A new cultural initiative seeks to aid in the restoration of heritage homes wrecked by the Aug. 4 blast. Launched last week, Beirut Collective Memory seeks to wed humanitarian aid with artistic production. The initiative is a collaboration of operatic vocalist Hiba Al Kawas, the Lebanese-German Council for Culture and Antiquities, youth NGO Mentor Arabia, financial auditor Alyafi Group and the Directorate General of Antiquities. Kawas intends to hold a ...