Dear friends,

The Fifth Edition of the Marrakech Biennale starts tomorrow!

This is one of my very favorite events! The mission of the Biennale is to build bridges between cultures through the arts. This is expressed through visual arts, cinema and video, literature, and performing arts. I'm always eager to see what Vanessa Branson and her team have cooked up. {This is the same Branson family genius that has brought so many amazing things to the world -- ie the bar is always set very high.}

Here I am with Vanessa in Marrakech.

This edition of the Biennale includes over 350 contributors spread over 8 venues, including the Badii Palace, the Royal Theater, and the Jemma el Fnaa square. The Biennale runs through March 31. So if you are planning to be in Marrakech any time in the next month, make sure to make it a part of your agenda.

Find out more about the Biennale right here, including the theme, the venues, & the program schedule. If you can't make it this year........start planning for 2016:-)

Love your friend in a Marrakech olive grove,

Maryam