Lögberg-Heimskringla - 04.02.2000, Blaðsíða 6

______ _________lcelandic-Canadian Millennium Community Calendar__________________
Place Time Date(s) Admission Venue Siie Coníact(s)
Victoria 6:00 pm cocktails begin Mar 4 Þorrablót/Thorrablot ' $20/ members; An Icelandic mid-winter festival. A buffet dinner, including several Icelandic$25/non-members food items, cocktails, dancing, and live music will be enjoyed. Norway House Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
Bumaby & South Surrey (ICCBC) Apr 25 Apr 26 The World's Smallest Giant Children's puppet theatre presenlation by the Story Apron Theatre TBA Shelly Forsyth (604 929 4247)
Victoria Apr 27 Apr 28 The World's Smallest Giant , TBA Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) or Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
New Westminster Jun 12 Iceland's Independence Day Celebration at Iceland House Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243)
Victoria Jun 15 Snælandskórinn (Snowland's choir) & Fiðrildin (Tlte Butterílies) or Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
Burnaby (ICCBC) Jun 16 Jun 18 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Featuring: Iceland's Independence Day Celebration; Snælandskórinn (Snowlands Choir); Friðrildin (The Butterflies) Icelandic folk dancers Scandinavian Cultural Centre Norma Guttormsson (604 521 3558)
Burnaby Jun 17 Jun 18 Snælandskórinn (Snowlands Choir) & Fiðrildin (The Bulterflies) Scandinuvian Centre Norma Guttormsson (604 521 3558)
Victoria 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Jun 17 Icelandic National Day: Annual Icelandic Picnic Live entertainment will include the Norwegian Leikkaring dancers & singing by the Vopnfjord family. Participants are asked to bring a salad or dessert. Hot dogs & hamburgers sold; coffee and juice are complimentary. The Fjallkona will be crowned. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) or Fred Bjamason (250 387 2089)
Victoria 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Jun 23 Jun 25 Scandinavian Feslival 2(KK) National displays for each of the five Scandinavian counlries; a dining hall; live entertainmenl; traditional handicraft demonstration; and paradc of national costumes. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) or Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
Blaine, WA (ICCBC Jul 23 Icelandic Family Picnic at Peace Arch Park Peace Arch Park Norma Guttórmsson (604 521 3558)
New Westminster last week September Annual General Meeting & Scholarship Presentations Iceland House Norma Guttormsson (604 521 3558)
BC Sep 8 Sep 11 Visit of The Bishop of Iceland to Canada The Bishop of Iceland, Karl Sigurbjömsson visits Canada to share with us the occasion of the lOOOth anniversary of the adoption of Christianity by Iceland and to celebrate the rich Christian heritage we share. Ingthor Isfeld (204 772 7444); Heather Ireland (604 691 7526).
Vancouver Sep 9 Visit of the Bishop of Iceland Coffee and a chance to meet the Bishop of Iceland Iceland House Heather Ireland (604 691 7526)
White Rock 10:00 am; Reception to follow Sep 10 Visit of the Bishop of Iceland Festive church service Mount Olive Lutheran Church Heather Ireland (604 691 7526)
Victoria 6:00 pm dinner; 7:00 mtg. Sep 22 Annual General Meeting & Potluck Norway House, II10 Hillside Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) or Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
Vancouver Sep 24 Oct 10 Vancouver International Film Festival Six New Icelandic Films are being offered to ftlm festivals in Canada. Norma Gutlormsson (604 521 3558)
New Westminster Oct 21 Icelandic October in BC A tribute to the settlers; Heritage Library Showcase Iceiand House Norma Guttormsson (604 521 3558)
New Westminster 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Dec 2 ICCBC Bakc & Crafl Fair Iceland House Norma Guttormsson (604 521 3558)
Victoria 6:30 pm Dec 8 Annual Christmas Party - Potluck Corne and enjoy a potluck meal, a visit by jólasveinar, dancing around the Christmas tree.and candies & crafts for kids. Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ruth Cartwright (250 642 2243) or Fred Bjarnason (250 387 2089)
Burnaby (ICCBC) Dec 10 Children's Christmas Party Jana Helgason
Vancouver TBA Reykjavík Gallery of Art Exhibition of Paintings & Photos from Reykjavík TBA TBA Consulate of Iceland (204 284 1535)
This exhíbition is Reykjavík's contribution to the Millennium celebrations in
North America. Hxhibits will be held in one or two locations in both
Canada and the United States.
6:00 pm Gala Þorrablót, ICC Frón An Icelandic mid-winter festival, with dinner and dancing and featuring Icelandic cuisine. This year we'II enjoy authentic Icelandic food imported directly from Iceland and the music of accordianist Jóna Einarsdóttir. Vasalund
Winnipeg Feb 26 $50 Kendra Jonasson (204 452 5378)
Arborg Doors open 6:00 pm 7:00 dinner Mar 18 Þorrablót/Thorrablot An Icelandic mid-winter festival, dinner and dance featuring Icelandic delicacies, and Bára Grímsdóttir trio from Iceland - music from Viking times to present, featuring the lcelandíc fiddle & "Langspil” $25/Adults; $10/ Children 12 and under Arborg Community Hall David Gislason (204 376 5578)
Brandon 5:00 pm cocktails 6:00 pm dinner Apr 8 Þorrablót/Thorrablot An Icelandic mid-winter festival featuring an Icelandic dinner. $20 Sokol Hall Bob lsleifson (204 727 6441)
Winnipeg 7:30 pm Apr 18 The Saga of Guðríður A one woman play dcpicting the saga of Gudridur Thorbjamardottir. This will be a dinner theatre production. West End Cultural Centre Susie Erickson-Jacobson (204 334 2598)
Geysir Apr 19 The Saga of Gudridur Geysir Hall David Gislason (204 376 5578)
Selkirk Evéning Apr 20 Sumardagurinn Fyrsti Concert (First Day of Summer Concert) A musical/entertainment program featuring local talent. lcelandic food served First Lutheran Church Hall (Manitoba Ave.) Laurence Johnson (204 482 6050)
Gimli Apr 28 Apr 30 Icelandic National League Convention Members of the INL will gather to strengthen ties, share information, and celebrate cultural heritage in the !25th anniversary year of settlement. Entertainment plans include a 3 piece band, poets, costume workshop, geneology presentation, etc... TBA Lakeview Resort Kristine Sigurdson (204 642 9020)
Brandon/Glenboro Jun 3 The World's Smallest Giant Children's puppet theatre presentation by the Story Apron Puppet Theatre TBA Bob Isleifson (204 727 6441)
Winnipeg Jun 5 The World's Smallest Giant Van Wellingham & Hastings schools Susie Erickson-Jacobson (204 334 2598)
Gimli/Riverton Jun 6 The World's Smallest Giant schools Susie Erickson-Jacobson
Gimli/Arborg Jun 7 The World's Smallest Giant schools Susie Erickson-Jacobson
Winnipeg 7:30 pm Jun 17 Choir Concert & Reception An Icelandic choir will give a concert in honour of lcleand' s National Day, followed by a reception. First Lutheran Church Shirley McCreedy (204 832 3091)
Winnipeg aftemoon Jun 17 Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Jón Sigurðsson Statue A public ceremony in celebration of Iceland achieving independence in 1944, and in honour of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of Iceland's independence movement. Svavar Gestsson will host an afternoon reception. The grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building Shiriey McCreedy (204 832 3091)
Ames Jul 23 Jul 28 Icelandic Language & Cultural Camp The camp provides children aged 8-12 with the opportunity to leam about Icelandic language, culture, and heritage through activities such as dance, musie and drama. Deadline for reglstration: June 16. TBA Camp Ames Kendra Jonasson (204 452 5378)
Winnipeg Aug 2 Aug 12 "Danshópurinn Sporið1'- Borgarnes Dance Group A 24 member Icelandic folk dance group will visit Manitoba. The group performs in Icelandic national costumes. Watch for them at Winnipeg's multi-cultural festival - Folklorama - in the 2nd week of August. Susan Hjalmarsson (204 896 1222)
Winnipeg Aug 3 "Karlakór Reykjavíkur”, The Malc Voice Choir of Rcykjavik The choir is one of the two largest male voice choirs in Iceland. In the Canadian lour they will sing entirely Icelandic music, both new and older compositions. The Icelandic soprano soioist, Diddú, will tippear with the choir. Emmanuel Pentecostal Church David Gislason (204 376 5578)
Riverton 8:00 pm Aug 4 Danshópurinn Sporið, The Borgames Folk Dance Group The dancers perform in lcelandic national costume. They will perform alone and with The Male Voice Choir of Reykjavik. Community Hall Susan lljalmarson (204 896 1222)
Riverton 8:00 pm Aug 4 Karlakór Reykjavíkur (The Male Voice Choir of Reykjavik) The Icelandic soprano soloist, Diddú, will appear with the choir. Community Hall David Gislason (204 376 5578)
Gimli Weekend event Aug 5 Aug 7 Icelandic Festival - Islendingadagurinn. The annual celebration of Icelandic culture will welcome the President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, as the guest of honour. Look for the male voice choir of Reykjavik, "Karlakór Reykjavfkur" and the Icelandic folk dance group. Gimli Park & throughout town
For more information, visit our website: www.iceland2000.org