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14 ■ Lögberg-Heimskringla • Friday 10 September 2004
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PHOTO.INGA LlSA MIDDLETON
Ruth Olafsdottir as Annie and Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as
Jón Leifs in Hilmar Oddsson’s Tears of Stone, presented by
the ICCT on September 30.
Fashion
Arts
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, inciuding 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 includes
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, NY10016. 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.
October/November
New York, NY: Saturdays, October 9 & 23,
November 6, 1 - 2 p.m. Ulla Kjarval, grand-
daughter of Louisa Matthíasdóttir, will lead
gallery tours and discuss the artist’s life and
career. At Scandinavia House: The Nordic
Center in America 58 Park Avenue (between
37th and 38th Streets) New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday 9 November
New York, NY; Panel discussion: Louisa
Matthíasdóttir: A Painteds Painter, 6:30 - 8
p.m.Tickets: $10 ($8 American-Scandinavian
Foundation members). Art critic Nicholas Fox
Weber is joined by a panel of artists and
experts in a discussion of the life, work, and
legacy of Louisa Matthíasdóttir. Scandinavia
House: The Nordic Center in America 58 Park
Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets) New
York, NY 10016.
Classes
BeginningThursday 23 September
Winnipeg, MB; The lcelandic Canadian Frón
invites you to practice your lcelandic language
skills and enjoy the smorgasbord at 6 p.m. at
the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, 764 Erin St.
Fluency not a requirement, only willingness to
try.
Events
Friday 10 September
Toronto, ON; “A Taste of lceland” dinner. Join
the lcelandic Canadian Club of Toronto and
Ambassador Guðmundur Eiriksson for a gour-
met dinner prepared by lcelandic Chef Hilmar
Jonsson. At 5:30 there will be a reception
sponsored by lceland Naturally and the
Embassy of lceland in Ottawa, followed by din-
ner at 7. Location: Delta Chelsea Hotel at Ger-
rard & Yonge. Cost: $55 including all taxes and
gratuities. For more information contact Mel
Johnson at mljjohnsonl ©aol.com or by mail
at 2000 Roy Ivor Cr. Mississauga ON L5L 3N8.
September 10-26
Toronto, ON: “A Taste of lceland,” presented
by lceland Naturally. For more information, visit
www.icelandnaturally.com.
Friday 17 September
Palo Alto, CA: The lcelandic Association of
Northern California will hold a pub night at the
Rose and Crown Pub, 547 Emerson Street.
For directions, see www.theroseandcrown-
pub.net.
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 peo-
ple: 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 Centre capacity
is up to 300 this year. The event was started
to encourage old and new members to meet
each other — all are welcome.
Saturday 25 September
Winnipeg, MB: The Jon Sigurdsson Chapter
IODE invite you to their Fali Bridge & Whist
Luncheon Party at 12:30 p.m. at Betelstadur,
Erin & Sargent. Admission at the door. Bake
Sale. All cordially invited.
Sunday 26 September
Selkirk, MB: The Betel Home, 212 Manches-
ter Avenue, will hold its Annual Fall Tea from 2
to 3:30 p.m. There will be crafts, draws and
home baking. Everyone is welcome.
October3-10
Winnipeg, MB: “ATaste of lceland,” presented
by lceland Naturally. For more information, visit
www.icelandnaturally.com.
Thursday 21 October
Calgary, AB: Le'rf Eiriksson lcelandic Club
Vínarterta Bee.
Sunday 7 November
Calgary, AB: Leif Eiriksson lcelandic Club
Christmas Bazaar.
Sunday 12 December
Edmonton, AB: Norðurijós, the lcelandic
Society of Edmonton, hofds its annual Christ-
mas party at the Dutch Canadian Centre,
13312-142 Street.
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 exdusive 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-
javík. More detailsTBA.
Festivals
9-18 September
Toronto, ON: The Toronto International Film
Festival. See MOVIES.
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 off 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.
Literature
Friday 10 September
Toronto, ON: Caelum Vatnsdal will launch his
new book, They Came From Within; A History
ol Canadian Horror Cinema as part of the
Toronto International Film Festival atTheatre-
Books, 11 St. Thomas St. Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information phone (416) 922-7175.
Wednesday 22 September
Winnipeg, MB: Kristjana Gunnars reads as
part of the Winnipeg International Writers Fes-
tival. Venue: ManitobaTheatreforYoung Peo-
ple in the CanWest Global Performing Arts
Center at The Forks, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets
are $10 for each show, available at the door or
by contacting the WIWF office at (204) 927-
7323.
Meetings
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.
Movies
9-18 September
Toronto, ON: The Toronto International Film
Festival features movies from around the
world, including Friðrik Þór Friðriksson's new
feature Næsland, and two shorts by Guy
Maddin, Sissy Boy Slap Party and Sombra
Dolorosa. Tickets are available at Manulife
Centre, 55 Bloor Street West (main floor, north
entrance) and College Park, 444 Yonge Street
(Market Level), or by calling (416) 968-FILM.
For more information visit www.e.béll.ca/film-
fest/2004/default.asp.
24 - 28 September
Reykjavík, lceland: The Nordisk Panorama,
the largest short and documentary fjlm 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 include
Money, by Sævar Sigurðsson; The Last Farm
in the Valley, by Rúnar Rúnarsson; The Last
Words of Hreggviður, by Grímur Hákonarson;
Wine ol the House, by ðrn Marinó Arnarson
and Thorkell Harðarson; and Who’s Bardi? by
Ragnar Bragason.The lcelandic documentary
featured is Love is in the Airby Ragnar Braga-
son. For more informatión visit
http://www.nordiskpanorama.com/.
Thursday 30 September
Toronto, ON: ICCT presents the movie Tears
ol Stone. The film is based on the life of lce-
landic composer Jón Leifs. Screenings at the
National Film Board, 150 John St„ at6:30 and
8:30 p.m. Courtesy of ICCT, the lcelandic Con-
sulate, the lcelandic Film Centre, and the
National Film Board. Admission is $8 / $6 for
students, seniors and NFB members.
Wednesday 3 November
New York, NY: íslenski Draumurinn (The lce-
landic Dream) written and directed by Robert
Douglas (lceland, 2000), 6:30 p.m. A box-
office hit in lceland, Ihis film was well received
at numerous festivals around the world. At
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in
America 58 Park Avenue (between 37th and
38th Streets) NewYork, NY10016.
Museums/Exhibits
Until 15 September
Gimll, 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.
Saturday 16 October 16
NewYork, NY: Sigurður Bragason, 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 ($10 American-Scandinavian
Foundation members). Icelandic baritone Sig-
urður Bragason performs an anthology of lce-
landic music, from works by lceland's first
composers, who began writing music in 1870,
to those of lceland’s youngest generation of
composers, born in 1980. Bragason has per-
formed in some of the most renowned concert
halls in the U.S. and Europe. Scandinavia
House: The Nordic Center in America 58 Park
Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets) New
York, NY 10016.
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMOK MUSIC
Bill Bourne tour dates:
September 19: Tofield, AB — Parkland Insti-
tute Fundraiser
September 22,23: Penticton, BC — The
Dream Café. For info call (250) 490-
9012
September 25: Moose Jaw, SK
September 30: Edmonton, AB — A Moonlight
Jam at The 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
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-
gapPA
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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