Faqra Club Summer At The Top 2015

This year, celebrate #SummerAtTheTop in a nature inspired theme, from the14th to the 18th of August.
 
Join us for outstanding workshops & activities, concerts, food courts, and unprecedented exhibitors.

Some highlights of the festivities:

***Community Kite Project from London***
A collective of artists designers and makers who will run kite making workshops and fly kites of all shapes and sizes across the promenade and event area daily!
https://www.facebook.com/CommunityKiteProject

***The Hilarious Project (THP)***
This group of creative and dynamic youths will also carry out parades daily, to the sound of drumming rhythms.
Interactive workshops geared towards both kids and adults will also be available, including body percussion, up-cycled instruments,as well as learning rhythms and how to play the Djembe.
https://www.facebook.com/TheHilariousProject

***Les Amis des Marionnettes***
This joyous troupe will bring the tradition of Marionettes back to life, in an entertaining yet educative way focusing on nature and the environment, as well as the importance of community life, highlighting values such as respect, friendship and embracing diversity.
https://www.facebook.com/lesamisdesmarionnettesofficialpage

***Beirut Open Stage***
Artists brought by the Beirut Open Stage will perform every evening, including:

Friday, August 14 - 6PM: Iklil
An all female Lebanese Rock Band - sincere vibes coming directly from the heart, Marru, Joy, Lea and April - aka Iklil are stepping into Beirut's music scene.
https://www.facebook.com/IklilBeirut

Saturday, August 15 - 7:30PM: WonderGaap
Recent winners at Beirut Wave Two's live selections, WonderGaap is a Lebanese Alternative/Indie Rock band. Watch out for these young boys.
 https://www.facebook.com/wondergaap

Sunday, August 16 - 7:30PM: Ruby Road
Bringing back the 60's and 70's blues rock to Beirut with a special retro twist!
https://www.facebook.com/rubyroadband

Monday, August 17 - 7:30PM: Nour Nimri
Singer, song-writer plays the drums, guitar, piano, and enjoys very high vocal skills - venturing into various areas in music.  
https://www.facebook.com/nournimri

Tuesday, August 18 - 7:30PM: Joy Fayad 
From old blues to spoken jazz, acoustics to rock and roll, Fayad can not only make you want to sing along with her voice, but dance along with her rhythm and tunes.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joy-Fayad/422359691123153

***The Procession***
The August 14 procession begins at 7pm at the T3 area. Join us for this yearly tradition ahead of our prayers during the mass that will follow at 8:00 PM. The fireworks are back! They will take place right after mass on the eve of August 14th, at the Bas des Pistes.

Organized by Matisse Events and Faqra Club