Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.08.2008, Síða 62

14:00 14:00 15:0014:00
homelands. The stories will be in Icelandic
and their native tongues. Borgarbókasafn,
Tryggvagata 15.
Icelandic Rock Musuem Rock and roll
in Iceland. The exhibit focuses on the early
years of rock when the Icelandic society
was transforming from agriculture to an
urban lifestyle. Reykjavík City Hall.
Flight- and history Museum in Reyk-
janes A fellowship that aims to preserve
the history of aviation and the naval base
in Keflavík. Collection of things relating to
that era is ongoing. Reykjavík City Hall.
Post Card From Reykjanes Peninsula
is a magnificent natural phenomena and
an active volcanic area. Oddgeir Karlsson
and Ellert Grétarsson exhibit slides from
the area. Reykjavík City Hall.
Reykjanesbær Time to Live – Time to
Enjoy is the title of a the future vision for
Reykjanesbær from 2006 -2010. Slide-
show. Reykjavík City Hall.
Energy in Suðurnes Suðurnes Geother-
mal Company has harnessed geothermal
energy for over 30 years. The power plants
and the geological research of the area are
open to all so there is a lot to learn. Blue
Diamond Promotional video from The Blue
Diamond, a history- and nature theme park
in Reykjanes. Reykjavík City Hall.
14:00 – 18:00 Open Ministry for
Foreign Affairs; Icelandic Crisis
Response Unit Display on Iceland’s
participation in peacekeeping projects.
Representatives from the Coast Guard’s
Explosives Unit and UNIFEM answer ques-
tions and display their equipment. Civil
Service Introduction of service insurance
for Icelanders abroad and the civil service
that assists Icelanders abroad in time of
crisis. Páll’s Photos from Africa Exhibi-
tion of photos by Páll Stefánsson;: Beauti-
ful Game - Images of Football in Africa.
The photographer will be present to talk
about his experience in Africa. Introduc-
tion to Painting Icelandic participants
in the Venice Biennale in Italy exhibit their
entries in cooperation with the Centre for
Icelandic Art and the National Gallery. Min-
istry for Foreign Affairs, Rauðarárstígur 25.
14:00 -22:00 Better Than New? Esther
Ír Steinarsdóttir and Jóhann Örn Reynis-
son exhibit their photograps in Gel Gallerí.
Their subject is the unpleasant feeling we
have when something breaks. But is any-
thing so broken it can’t be fixed?
Gel Gallerí Hverfisgötu 37.
14:00 Bring Your Idea to the Square
of Inspiration Do you have an idea
that needs wings? Bring it to the Square
of Inspiration where you can meet with
inspirational coaches who will teach you
to work towards your goals. The event will
take place four times on Culture Night at
14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00. Lýðveldis-
garðurinn Park by the National Theatre
14:00 Sun Square. New and beauti-
ful mini-square by Kaffi Hljómalind. The
festive square spirit like you’ll find in Paris.
Constant program into the night. Painters,
musicians, hugs, street artists, street mar-
ket, students from the Icelandic Academy
of the Arts exhibit in the showroom down-
stairs, Shorts & Docs film festival hosts a
‘rockumentary’ marathon where guests
can view Icelandic Rock n’ Roll documen-
taries. Kaffi Hljómalind, Laugavegi 23.
14:00-17:00 Numismatic Museum The
Numismatic Museum displays its collec-
tion of Icelandic coins and bills from the
past. Central Bank of Iceland by Arnarhóll,
entrance through Kalkofnsvegur.
REYKJAVÍK CULTURE NIGHT 2008 – AUGUST 23
14:00 Knit for Good Knitters are encour-
aged to come to Hallargarðurinn Park
with pink yarn and knit something pink
to benefit the Icelandic Cancer Society.
Knitters can sell their products on site with
proceeds going to the ICS. More informa-
tion can be found at www.prjona.net.
Hallargarðurinn Park by Fríkirkjuvegur.
14:00 -18:00 Sing-along in the Singing
Academy Public sing-along where every-
one is invited to participate. In between,
various choirs will perform. Special guests
are Osminka, a children’s choir from the
Czech Republic. Reykjavík Academy of
Singing and Vocal Art.
14:00 – 18:00 Gallerí Ibiza Bunker
Finally, finally! Ibiza Bunker – the book –
comes out!! Gallerí Íbiza Bunker is a new
showroom founded in Reykjavík in April
2008. The gallery aims to exhibit work from
progressive visual artists of all ages. Nine ex-
hibitions have been opened so far, and seven
in cooperation with Hitt Húsið. The book
documents those nine exhibition and will be
available online. Hitt húsið, Pósthússtræti 3-5.
14:00 – 19:00 Shipping in the City
Pond in front of the minister dwelling (sup-
posing weather conditions will be accept-
able)
14:00 – 16:00 Waffle Café in Þingholt.
Inhabitants of the Þingholt area in Reyk-
javík offer visitors waffles and coffee.
Participating inhabitants are: Sveinn and
Gréta, Baldursgata 4, Ólöf, Gísli, Sig-
ríður and Páll, Freyjugata 28, Þóra and
Guðríður, Ingólfsstræti 21a, Ólöf Péturs-
dóttir, Þórsgata 29, The Nordic Associa-
tion, Óðinsgata 7, Auður and Ósk, Bal-
dursgata 1, Guðlaugur, Guðmundur and
Jóna, Bergstaðastræti 29, Dagur Ólafsson,
Þingholtsstræti 7 og Dagur B. Eggertsson,
Óðinsgata 8b.
14.00 - 17.00 Created of Art. Soffía
Sæmundsdóttir oil paints in the gallery.
Gallerí Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.
14:00 – 14:45 Line Dancing with Óli
Geir on Ingólfstorg Dance teacher Óli
Geir and Dífurnar, a dance company that
recently won the Icelandic Championship
in line dancing exhibit what they have been
working on. Ingólfstorg.
14:00 Kaupþing Rocks Kaupþing Austur-
stæti welcomes guest with a rocking pro-
gram to 18:00. Kaupþing, Austurstræti 5.
14.00 -14.45 TR Big Band. After 20
years, the Reykjanesbær Music School’s
Big Band is still going strong under the
guidance of Karen Sturlausson. Reykjavík
City Hall.
14.15 Artwork lottery. The second
drawing from the free of charge Artwork
Lottery. Gallerí Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.
14:20-14:40 Visual Arist duo Flýjandi
Exhibits old and new. Flýjandi premiers
new material and reruns old material.
Costumes, video installations and possibly
performance installations. Who knows?
Hitt húsið, Pósthússtræti 3-5.
14:30 Silver Worms Stretching to 6 me-
tres high, twisting and curling into a ball,
the slinkies thrill their audience with a play-
ful and eye catching performance. Join in
with the oohs and ahhhs as you witness
this charming story of 2 huge slinkies
falling in love. Slinky Love is an extremely
versatile show that has been performed in
a huge variety of indoor and outdoor situa-
tions. Skólavörðuholt
14:30 For the Economy Lecture: For-
eign markets are increasingly important
for Icelandic corporations – what does
the Ministry for Foreign Affairs do for the
economy? Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
Rauðarárstígur 25.
14.30 – 17.30 Created of Art Bjarni
Sigurðsson shapes pottery. Gallerí Fold,
Rauðarárstíg 14.
14:30 Hafdís Vigfúsdóttir flutist’s Ice-
land tour’s finale is held in Viðeyjarkirkja
on Culture night. The concert begins at
14:30, entry is free of charge and every-
body is welcome. She will recite the works
of Telemann, Kuhlau, Tomasi, Takemitsu,
Piazzolla and various others composers.
Viðey.
14:30 Sourbread With Brown Sugar
Sour bread with brown sugar and coffee
was popular amongst dockworkers of the
past as a snack. Come and taste it by the
dock. Víkin- Reykjavík Maritime Museum,
Grandagarður 8.
14.45 Children Workshop Guðbjörg
Káradóttir instructs children. Seminar in
artistic creation for children up to 12 years.
Duration approx. 1 hr. Art tent of Gallerí
Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.
14.45 Artwork Lottery The third drawing
in the free of charge Artwork Lottery. Gal-
lerí Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.
14:45 – 14:55 Island Panorama exhibi-
tion.
14:55 – 15:45 Readings from the works
of H.C.Andersen for children at the Nordic
Association.
15.00 The Three Tenors, preview from
the Reykjavík Jazz Landsbanki Íslands,
Austurstræti.
15:00 Sölva Ford Faroese blues and rock
singer Sölva Ford performs a few songs
with guitarist Björgvin Gíslason. Listasafn
Reykjavíkur – Kjarvalsstaðir by Flókagata
15:00-15:20 Hitt Húsið’s Royal Poet
Sverrir Norland, is one of the younger
generation’s most promising writers of mu-
sic and lyrics, plays a selection of songs.
His music spans the whole musical spec-
trum from folk, jazz to pop and harmonica
punk. Hitt húsið, Pósthússtræti 3-5.
15:00 EEA – And Then What? Lecture:
Since 1994, The EEA agreement has been
influential in Iceland – what are our options
for the future?
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Rauðarárstígur
25.
15:00 – 18:00 The Cherry Plaza. Ac-
cordion tunes, market stalls and chalk
artworks created in cooperation with by-
passers. The plaza mood will commence
again at 20:00 and there will be a mass
sing-along to the sound of the accordion.
kl. 21:00. Kirsuberjatréð, Vesturgötu 4.
15:00 Steinunn Soffía Skjenstad,
soprano and the Norwegian guitarist Sol-
mund Nystabakk will recite a few pieces.
Their program includes pieces by F. Schu-
bert and B. Britten as well as Icelandic
and Norwegian folk songs. Sturlugötu 5.
15:00 Artwork Experience in Hótel Holt.
Aðalsteinn Ingólfsson art historian receives
guests, gives them a tour of the building
and enlightens them about the artwork and
the artists. Hótel Holt, Bergstaðastræti 37.
15:50-16:10 Hitt Húsið’s Street Theatre
Everyone knows Hitt Húsið’s Street The-
atre by now. The group floats around in a
black and white dream outside Hitt Húsið.
Hitt húsið, Pósthússtræti 3-5.
15:00 - 21:30 The nation centre of
Baha’is will be open and passers-by are
welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and
view the exhibit. 15:30 and 17:30 Power-
point presentations about the history of
Baha’i belief in Iceland will be briefed and
at 19:00 Devon Gundry and Einar Ágúst
will amuse guests with musical perfor-
mance. Office of the Spiritual Affairs of
Baha’is in Iceland. Öldugötu 2.
15:00 Aikido on Austurvöllur. Members
of Aikikai Reykjavík show their skills.
Austurvöllur
15:00 Reimar is a quartet that will try their
utmost to enrich the musical atmosphere
in Reykjavík on Culture Night. They play
original music which is a well thought out
mixture of this and that! Borgarbókasafn,
Tryggvagata 15.
15:30 Ólöf Arnalds plays song from her
newest album. Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
Rauðarárstígur 25. Óðinstorg by Óðinsgata.
13:00 – 22:00 Theatrical performance
on a grassy square Hilmir Jensson og
Ingibjörg Huld Haraldsdóttir create a small
island in the myriad and performe an
original piece about sagas and the art of
storytelling. Laugavegur.
15:00 – 15:45 Valle & Lisbeth sing Danish
songs at Odins Bodega.
15.00 – 18.00 Created of Art Jóhanna
Hreinsdóttir oil paints. Gallerí Fold,
Rauðarárstíg 14.
15:00 – 18:30 Program hosted by the
Assoctiation of Students in Compulsary
Schools. Ingólfstorg.
15.15 Artwork Lottery. The fourth draw-
ing in the free of charge Artwork Lottery.
Gallerí Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.

15:25-15:45 The Secret Theatre Group
Stígis Hálfdán lifnar við. One Hálfdán
lead to another and eventually they had
enough to execute their masterplan.
Where do they come from and where are
they going? Hitt húsið, Pósthússtræti 3-5.
15:30 Silver Worms Stretching to 6 me-
tres high, twisting and curling into a ball,
the slinkies thrill their audience with a play-
ful and eye catching performance. Join in
with the oohs and ahhhs as you witness
this charming story of 2 huge slinkies
falling in love. Slinky Love is an extremely
versatile show that has been performed
in a huge variety of indoor and outdoor
situations. The corner of Grettisgata and
Vegamótastígur
15:30 Blúndur og bogar String quartet
Blúndur og bogar plays light classical mu-
sic and contemporary pop music arranged
for strings. Listasafn Reykjavíkur – Kjar-
valsstaðir by Flókagata
15.45 Artwork Lottery. The fifth drawing
in the free of charge Artwork Lottery. Gal-
lerí Fold, Rauðarárstíg 14.

15.50 In his unique way. Guðbjörn
Guðbjörnsson opera singer recites mellow
songs accompanied by others. Guðbjörn
hardly needs introduction but his sing-
ing has always been successful in Gallerí
Fold’s program on Culture Night. Fold,
Rauðarárstíg 14.
15:00