Al Fresco Evening at Kulturnest: The Rise of Avalon by Tamara Zantout
On Thursday, September 25th, from 6 PM to 9 PM, Kulturnest invites you to step into an enchanting evening under the open sky. Our urban garden will come alive with cocktails, a live book reading of The Rise of Avalon by Tamara Zantout, performed by talented actors, and an open-air art exhibition showcasing the works of several artists. Entry is free - just bring your curiosity and let yourself be immersed in art, literature, and conversation.
* The Rise of Avalon: Where Myth and Magic Collide
In The Rise of Avalon, Tamara Zantout reimagines one of the world’s most enduring legends. After arriving on the enchanted isle of Avalon, Nymanne discovers a dormant power - a magic born of earth and water. With it comes the revelation that they are destined to help free humanity from the Empire.
Amid Avalon’s mists, prophecy unfolds: Nymanne must stand alongside her brother, King Arthur, to forge Albion — a realm where magic and justice reign.
Expect mythical beasts, elemental forces, and long-buried truths as this story shakes the very foundations of history.
* Meet Tamara Zantout
Tamara Zantout is a multidisciplinary author whose work bridges fantasy, history, and identity. Founder of The Urban Fusion, a boutique art publishing house, Tamara is also an editor, designer, sound producer, and storyteller across mediums.
Her creative journey is as layered as her novels. From Drawing Lines, which explores Lebanese identity through graffiti, to her fantasy trilogy The Sunsets of Avalon, she weaves Jungian themes of the hero’s journey, the mother archetype, and the call of Mother Earth.
Outside literature, Tamara’s life reflects her commitment to nature and transformation. She managed Les Terres de Damoul, an organic permaculture farm, founded the Beirut Farmers Market, and became a licensed herbalist and Ayurveda practitioner. A seeker, a pilot, and a bridge between East and West, she has lived between London and Lebanon, holding degrees in architecture, economics, and urban planning.
Her work - whether through literature, land, or language 0 is a continuous weaving of worlds, both ancient and imagined.
* Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Evening
This Al Fresco gathering at Kulturnest is more than an event; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Surrounded by art and garden greenery, you’ll sip cocktails, listen to a timeless tale performed live, and meet the artists and thinkers shaping today’s cultural landscape.
✨ Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
✨ Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
✨ Location: Kulturnest, Sin el-Fil, Saloumeh Roundabout
✨ Entry: Free
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