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Mags & Books

Q8Books coming back to life

Back in May I posted that Q8Books, the used books store was closing down. Well since then a lot of things have happened. Q8Books did in fact close down but all the books were purchased by Fajer the lawyer and she’s moved the bookstore into a much larger location in Salmiya. She’s bringing back Q8Books and it’s going to be better than ever. The new location is at Bayt Lothan and it’s around four times the size of the older location.

The bookshop is nearly done and Fajer is planning to relaunch it sometime next week. Once it’s officially open I’ll have her post about it with more details including information on how you can donate books and on the bookstore’s outreach project to support a library in Gambia. For now you can follow them on Instagram to see what they’re up to @q8bookstore




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Events Kuwait Movies

The Green Caravan Film Festival

The Green Caravan Film Festival is back for the 4th time and will be taking place in Kuwait from March 9th to March 12th. The film lineup for this festival are the following:

CHASING ICE
Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers.

IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT
A rare behind-the-curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America’s ‘number one domestic terrorist threat.’

THE TSUNAMI AND THE CHERRY BLOSSOM
Survivors in the areas hardest hit by Japan’s recent tsunami find the courage to revive and rebuild as cherry blossom season begins.

THE CITY DARK
THE CITY DARK is a feature documentary about the loss of night. After moving to NYC from rural Maine, filmmaker Ian Cheney asks a simple question – do we need the stars? – taking him from Brooklyn to Mauna Kea, Paris, and beyond. Exploring the threat of killer asteroids in Hawaii, tracking hatching turtles along the Florida coast, and rescuing injured birds on Chicago streets, Cheney unravels the myriad implications of a globe glittering with lights – including increased breast cancer rates from exposure to light at night, and a generation of kids without a glimpse of the universe above. Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists, THE CITY DARK is the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars.

THE ISLAND PRESIDENT
After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea.

The film festival is taking place at Bayt Lothan and admission is free. For more information including the schedule visit the festival website [Here]




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Activities Information Kuwait

Local Volunteering Programs

Loyac just kicked off registration for their “Service is My Joy” program. The program aims to bring young people to serve their community and draw smiles on the faces of others, through volunteering in various centers such as:

KACCH
Abeer 2
Down Syndrome Center
Kuwait Red Crescent
Kuwait Society for the Handicapped
Al-Kharafi Center
Foster Care Center
Elderly Care Center

Registration Terms:
– For youth of 15-27 years
– All nationalities are welcome

For registration and details contact:

Yusra Al Essa
Assistant Manager – Local Volunteering Programs

Telephone: +965 – 25727399 ext – 102
Email: [email protected]
Address: LoYAC – Bayt Lothan – Next to Marina Mall – Salmiya

You could also sign up online by clicking [Here]

via Bloyac




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Events Kuwait

Event: موروثنا الحرفي

Bayt Lothan have an event that started a couple of days back and will last every night up until the 23rd. The event showcases craftsmen working like they used to in the past and then at night they have traditional live music hosted by a variety of famous Kuwaiti artist like Basem al Radhan and Ferqat el Television amongst others.

Date: February 19th to February 23rd
Time: 9am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm
Location: Bayt Lothan

Here is the flier for the event [Link]
Do not miss this!

Update: Here is the music schedule for the next few days
Monday – Laylat Haban
Tuesday – Bassem alRadhan,
Wednesday – Hamad Bin Hussein
They’re playing from 7pm to 9pm




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Events Kuwait Music

Event: LoYAC Annual Music Night

LoYAC is having its Annual Music Night on Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 at 6:00pm. The Music Night will be held in the AbdulAziz Hussein Theatre in Mishref and all the proceeds will be going to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. This is considered to be the first step that the Help Haiti Committee in LoYAC (headed by Al Zain Al Humaidhi) will be taking in terms of awareness and collecting donations for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Many musicians from LoYAC will be performing, our main area of focus would have to traditional Arabic music and folklore. We are anticipating having people sing songs for Fairuz, Rashed Il Majed, Shereen, Abdel Halim and many more. We will also have instrumental pieces that will be played. Our pianist Faisal will be performing as well. Faisal has been sent on several scholarships through LoYAC internationally.

The tickets cost 5 KD, and 20 KD for corporate donations, the tickets are available at LoYAC in Bayt Lothan.

For more information visit the LoYAC website [Link]




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Information Kuwait

Kuwait’s first Improv Comedy Troupe

I got the following by in my mail about an Improv Comedy Troupe that’s in affiliation with LOYAC:

Are you the funniest person in your family? Do you make people laugh with your clever wit and humor? Is Jokey your favorite Smurf?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then
Audition for Kuwait’s first ever Improv Comedy Troupe

When?
Saturday, November 1st from 4:30-6:30pm
Monday, November 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm

Where?
Bayt Lothan – Room 78 (Drama Studio)
Bayt Lothan is located right next to Marina Mall in Salmiya

Who?
Males and Females, age 18+, all nationalities are welcome, proficient English speakers only.

No preparation necessary.
For questions, contact Hassan at 97211327.




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Events Kuwait

Event: Kenya Through my Heart

Kuwait for Kenya will be holding a photo exhibit next week at Bayt Lothan under the patronage of U.S. President Barak Obama Mrs. Farah Pandith, Special Representative to the Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State. All proceeds from the exhibit will go towards the funding of future K4K projects. For more information about K4K visit their website [Here]

Location: Bayt Lothan in Salmiya near Marina Mall
Date: October 28-29, 2009
Time: 6-8PM

Update: I updated the time and date above.




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Events Information Kuwait

Annual exhibition by KASA

bayt lothan

The Annual exhibition by KASA (Kuwait Architectural Students Association) is being held at Bayt Lothan from 10 to 14 March. The exhibition is open from 7PM to 9PM and will be displaying work done by architecture students. Bayt Lothan is located in Salmiya adjacent to Marina Mall.




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

A good amount of events are taking place this weekend, check them all out below:

Thursday
Exhibition: Third Identity
Exhibition: Byproducts of Development
Concert: Al Hassan Brothers
Concert: Yanni
The Community Table Presents: Việt Nam
Dual Bowls Launch Party

Friday
Exhibition: Dual Bowls
Hatha Yoga in the Park
Good Game: Magic – The Gathering
Concert: Yanni
Art & Burgers with Elevation
Salwa’ Walk and Socialize Meetup
The Community Table Presents: Việt Nam

Saturday
Exhibition: Dual Bowls
Yoga with the 3
Guided Tour: Arab Organization Headquarters
Caravan Market
Shakshooka Market: End of Season
Q8 Readers Book Club: Kafka on the Shore
The Community Table Presents: Việt Nam
The Divan’s JamJam: Bringing Back The 90s
Movie Night at Masaha 13: Dianosour

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double check with the organizers.




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

baytlothan

The weather is getting better so as expected a lot more events are going to start popping up. This weekend there is a ton of things to do, check out the full list below:

Thursday
Exhibition: Attraction
The IMPROVengers Comedy Night
Khaleejesque Music Nights
Movie & Dinner: Upstream Color

Friday
Tai Chi in the Park
Hatha Yoga with Rosie
Beyond Limits Energy Healing Workshop
Good Game: Magic – The Gathering
Kuwait Bibliophiles: Book Club Meeting
Salwa’ Walk and Socialize Meetup
Fit 4 Life Expo

Saturday
Al Khayamiya Exhibition at Sadu House
Fun Run
Yoga with the 3
Blend of Balance Gathering
Architectural Photowalk: Fahad Al-Salem St.
Hope on the Move
Fight Like A Girl… Round 2
Literary Nights: Fouz Al-Sabah
The 9th Korea-Arab Frienship Caravan
Cross Cultural Diwaniya: Censorship in the Age of Technology
Fit 4 Life Expo
Gardening at The Secret Garden

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double check with the organizers.




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

I expected this weekend to be quiet but looks like there are a few cool events taking place. Check out the full list below:

Thursday
Distorted Realities: A Group Show
Family Exhibition
Ramadan Food Exhibition
Sirdab Movie Night: Interstellar
Opera Benefit Concert

Friday
Family Exhibition
Ramadan Food Exhibition
Grow Your Own Food

Saturday
Family Exhibition
Ramadan Food Exhibition
Yoga for K’SPATH
Organic Sounds – Tribute to Nepal Concert

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events for the month click [Here]




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

The weekend is finally here and there are lots of interesting things to do. Three musical events are taking place this weekend, you have Outlandish and A Night of Dreams taking place Friday and the Zade Dirani concert taking place on Saturday. There is a Fitness Retreat that is being held on Thursday and Friday which looks like fun. Finally if you know how to knit then pass by the Secret Garden on Saturday for some Yarn Bombing. Check out the full list of this weekends events below:

Thursday
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
Urban Culture Week
Exhibition: Abolish 153
Fitness Retreat
Rooftop Movie: Ida

Friday
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
Urban Culture Week
Fitness Retreat
Culinary Event: Perfecting Gnocchi
Inter Gavel Clubs Contest 2015
Outlandish Live
Red Bull BC One
A Night of Dreams

Saturday
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
Yarn Bombing at The Secret Garden
Workshop: Mommy & I Play Together
Paleo Taste Night
Rooftop Movie: Calvary
Zade Dirani Concert

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events for the month click [Here]




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

This weekend there are a lot of cool things going on so here are my personal picks. Tonight there is the music event For the Love of Music featuring some great international and local artists. On Friday the 3rd Annual International Museum Day is taking place at the Amricani Cultural Centre and includes a lot of different activities like live music, plays, food and more. Finally, Saturday is the first day of Urban Culture Week, a six day event loaded with creative workshops. Check out the full list of weekend events below:

Thursday
Sky Mosque & Plaza Exhibition
NEST Simulation
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
“Africa” Pop Up by Ecru
For the Love of Music – Imagination Express
Rooftop Movie: Goodbye to Language
Sirdab Movie Night: Seven Pounds

Friday
Sky Mosque & Plaza Exhibition
NEST Simulation
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
3rd Annual International Museum Day
Culinary Event: Mastering Sauce

Saturday
Sky Mosque & Plaza Exhibition
NEST Simulation
Mindfulness Session at the Park
Exhibition: Geometry of Colour
Urban Culture Week
Behance Portfolio Reviews – Kuwait
Movie Night: Got the Facts on Milk?
Rooftop Movie: Citizenfour

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events for the month click [Here]