by Rana Allam | Jan 20, 2025 | Events Roundup, Stories of Bennu
Tunes & Tales When Heliopolis Met A Tea Sage On December 6th, Heliopolis hosted a truly unforgettable event: an evening dedicated to the art of tea, storytelling, and music. The room buzzed with curiosity as guests gathered around, ready to embark on a sensory...
by Rana Allam | Nov 20, 2024 | Events Roundup, Stories of Bennu
Tunes & Tales Bethel, Mark, and a Night of Surprises Our November 8th fireside chat at Heliopolis brought together two inspiring voices—Mark Hopkins and Bethel Afework. Mark took us through his artistic journey with Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre and his contributions...
by Rana Allam | Oct 18, 2024 | Events Roundup, Stories of Bennu
Tunes & Tales When Haven Met Heliopolis On October 11th, 2024, Heliopolis came alive in the most magical way. We gathered in the warmth of our cozy space to hear the heart and soul of some incredible local talent: Zac Wulf, Timothonius and Julius (the trio who...
by Rana Allam | Oct 18, 2024 | Stories of Bennu
Between Pages and Cultures: The Purpose of Our Books at Heliopolis At Heliopolis, we believe that art and culture are more than just expressions—they are pathways to understanding. Our space is designed to spark curiosity, bringing together stories, flavors, and ideas...
by Bishoy | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured, Stories of Bennu
Of the City of the Sun, Heliopolis Heliopolis, one of the grand cities of the ancient world, was a center of culture, commerce, and learning. Known by various names, it was called Heliopolis (“City of the Sun”), the City of On (“City of Being”), and Iunu (“City of the...
by Rana Allam | Jul 15, 2024 | Stories of Bennu
Penny Universities & Big Money: London Coffeehouses In 1652, the first coffeehouse was opened in London by an eccentric Greek named Pasqua Roseé. It didn’t take long before coffeehouses became a part of London’s culture. These new establishments became...
