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Arts
Sunday 5 September
Edison, NJ: At ScanFest 2004, held at the
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Cen-
ter at the Raritan Center, see John Welsh’s
photographs of lceland, taken during six visits
over two years, in his exhibit “lceland: Another
Look.” He will give presentations at 12:15 and
4:15 p.m. on travelling and photographing lce-
land. For more information, visit www.iceland-
anothertake.com/gallery.htm or www.scan-
fest.org/.
Until 12 September
Washington, DC: “Nordic Cool: Hot Women
Designers” will be presented at the National
Museum of Women in the Arts. Icelandic
designers will be featured. For more informa-
tion, visit www.nmwa.org.
September 21 - November 13
New York, NY: The exhibition “Louisa
Matthíasdóttir: A Retrospective" presents
approximately 95 works, including oil paint-
ings, miniatures, works on paper, and fabric
patterns, spanning the the long career of one
of lceland’s most internationally renowned
artists. The first retrospective of Matthíasdót-
tir’s work on this scale, the exhibition indudes
many works that have never been exhibited.
Organized by The American-Scandinavian
Foundation in cooperation with the family of
Louisa Matthiasdottir, the exhibition indudes
paintings from museums and private collec-
tions in the U.S. and abroad. Scandinavia
House: The Nordic Center in America 58 Park
Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets) New
York, NY 10016. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sat-
urday, 12 - 6 p.m. Admission to the galleries is
$3, $2 students and seniors 65+; free to Amer-
ican-Scandinavian Foundation members. For
more information, call (212) 879-9779 or visit
www.scandinaviahouse.org.
Events
Friday 10 September
Toronto, ON: Tentative date for the lcelandic
Canadian Club of Toronto’s lcelandic Dinner.
MoredetailsTBA.
Saturday18September
California: The lcelandic Association of
Northern California will hold a pub night. More
details TBA.
Sunday 19 September
Calgary, AB: Leif Eiriksson lcelandic Club
holds its Fall Feast.
Saturday 25 September
Edmonton, AB: Norðurljós, the lcelandic
Society of Edmonton, holds its 6th Annual Fall
Supper, at the Dutch Canadian Centre,
13312-142 Street. Bar opens at 5:30 p.m.,
supper at 7, and please RSVP number of
people: Gil (780) 484-6264, Bob (780) 456-
5227, Walter (780) 481-3502 or any of the
executive. The past few years the event has
been limited to 240, but with the enlarged Cen-
tre capacity is up to 300 this year. The event
was started to encourage old and new mem-
bers to meet each other — all are welcome.
Saturday 25 September
Winnipeg, MB: The Jon Sigurdsson Chapter
IODE invite you to their Fall Bridge & Whist
Luncheon Party at 12:30 p.m. at Betelstadur,
Erin & Sargent. Admission at the door. Bake
Sale. All cordially invited.
Thursday 21 October
Calgary, AB: Leif Eiriksson lcelandic Club
Vínarterta Bee.
Sunday 7 November
Calgary, AB: Leif Eiriksson lcelandic Club
PHOTO: JOHN WELSh
Reykjanestá is one of the many locations featured in John Welsh’s “Iceland: Another Look” at ScanFest 2004.
Christmas Bazaar.
Sunday 12 December
Edmonton, AB: Norðurljós, the lcelandic
Society of Edmonton, holds its annual Christ-
mas party at the Dutch Canadian Centre,
13312-142 Street.
IMAGE COURTESY OF LINDA LUNDSTRÖM
Linda Lundström
Saturday 11 September
Edmonton, AB: Linda Lundström — Cham-
pagne Brunch & Fashion Show at callidas
“New Location," 10343-80th Avenue, Strath-
cona Town Centre, Edmonton, AB. For details
call (780) 462-2023.
September 19-26
Paris, France: Linda Lundström fashion show.
Join Linda in Paris for great food, French wine,
fashion fabric and two exclusive tours. For
more information visit www.linda-
lundstrom.com or call Ontario Sarracini Trav-
el/Can-Learn International at 1-800-465-3026.
Monday 27 September
Reykjavík, lceland: Linda Lundström fashion
event, organized by Jakobs pelsar of Reyk-
javik. More details TBA.
Festivals
Sunday 5 September
Edison, NJ: Scandinavian Fest, or ScanFest,
will be held at the New Jersey Convention &
Expo Center, Raritan Center. ScanFest us a
heritage festival to celebrate and promote the
cultures, contributions and current life of the
Denmark, Finland, Estonia, lceland, Norway
and Sweden. Admission at gate is $15, in
advance $14, seniors $12, children under 12
free. For more information visit www.Scan-
Fest.org.
September 29 - October 3
Reykjavík, lceland: Reykjavik Jazz Festival.
See MUSIC.
24 - 28 September
Reykjavík, lceland: The Nordisk Panorama
film festival. See MOVIES.
October 6 - 9
Minot, ND: The Norsk Hostfest, North Ameri-
ca's largest Scandinavian festival, kicks otf at
the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Experi-
ence Scandinavian food, crafts, heritage
exhibits, and much more. Featured entertain-
ers include Kenny Rogers, Bjoro Haaland,
Clint Black, and many others. Call (701) 852-
2368 or visit www.hostfest.com for more infor-
mation.
IMAGE COURTESY OF ARBEITER RING
Friday 10 September
Toronto, ON: Caelum Vatnsdal will launch his
new book, They Came From Within: A History
of Canadian Horror Cinema as part of the
Toronto International Film Festival at Theatre-
Books, 11 St. Thomas St. Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information phone (416) 922-7175.
Meetings
Winnipeg, MB: First Tuesday of every month,
Framfari meeting 7 - 9 p.m. at the Boardroom,
lcelandic Collection, Elizabeth Dafoe Library,
U of M. Everyone welcome.
For more info see:
www.samkoma.com/framfari.
Sunday 24 October
Edmonton, AB: Annual General Meeting of
Norðurljós, the lcelandic Society of Edmonton.
Election meeting and election of officers. Loca-
tion: the Dutch Canadian Centre, 13312-142
Street.
9012
September 25: Moose Jaw, SK
September 30: Edmonton, AB — A Moonlight
Jam atThe Sidetrack Café w/special
guests TBA. Global Visions Fundraiser
and Tribal Rally — come dance!
October 25 to November 15 — European
Tour w/Tri-Continental
November 20: Edmonton, AB - Northern
Lights Folk Club
Movies
24 - 28 September
Reykjavík, lceland: The Nordisk Panorama,
the largest short and documentary film festival
of the Nordic countries. Featuring 50 - 60 of
the very best short films and documentaries
from Denmark, Finland, lceland, Norway and
Sweden. Short films from lceland indude
Money, by Sævar Sigurðsson; The Last Farm
in the Valley, by Rúnar Runarsson; The Last
Words of Hreggviður, by Grímur Hákonarson;
Wine of the House, by Örn Marinó Arnarson
and Thorkell Harðarson; and Who's Bardi? by
Ragnar Bragason.The lcelandic documentary
featured is Love is in the Air by Ragnar Braga-
son. For more information visit
http://www.nordiskpanorama.com/.
Museums/Exhibits
PHOTO: VICTOR TAVARES
Lindy Vopnfjord
Until 15 September
Gimli, MB: The New lceland Heritage Muse-
um features the first ever Canadian showing of
a travelling exhibit from lceland. “Extending the
Energy Chain: lceland’s Pioneering Path in
Renewable Resources” presents the leading-
edge technology used in lceland to harness
alternative energy sources. The exhibit also
highlights the recent agreement between
Manitoba and lceland to work cooperatively on
the development of hydrogen energy.
Music
September 29 - October 3
Reykjavík, lceland: Reykjavik Jazz Festival,
featuring Van Morrison, Arni Egilsson, Cold
Front (Richard Gillis, Steve Kirby and Björn
Thoroddsen), the Rodriguez Brothers and
many others. For more information, call 354
862-1402, e-mail Festival@reykjavikjazz.com,
or visit www.reykjavikjazz.com.
Bill Bourne tour dates:
August 28: Copenhagen, Denmark—Vega
Theatre w/Eivor Pálsdóttir
September 19: Tofield, AB — Parkland Insti-
tute Fundraiser
September22,23: Penticton, BC — The
Dream Café. For info call (250) 490-
Lindy tour dates:
September 14:Toronto, ON atThe Horse-
shoe
September 21: Montreal, QC opening for Ben
Lee
September 22: Toronto, ON at Mod Club
opening for Ben Lee
September 23: Kitchener, ON
September 26: Montreal, QC at Alize
September 28: Waterloo, ON at The Jane
Bond
October 12:Toronto, ON at C’est What?
November 22: Montreal, QC at Petit Campus
Sunna Gunnlaugs tour dates.
October 19: New York, NY — 7-9 p.m. at 55
Bar
November 6: New York, NY — 8 p.m. -12
a.m. Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water-
gap PA
Sports
Saturday 11 September
Seattle, WA: The lcelandic Club of Greater
Seattle holds its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
at Jackson Park, starting at 11 a.m. for more
information, contact Sibbie Kristjanson at
(206)719-1380.
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