Reykjavík Grapevine - 19.06.2009, Qupperneq 21

Kaffi Hljómalind
12:00 SAMBA.
Kaffi Zimsen
23:00 DJ Dramatic.
London/Reykjavik
00:00 The House Mafia.
The Nordic House
17:00 Japanese-Icelandic Music Collabora-
tion.
Prikið
23:00 DJ Danni Deluxe.
Q-Bar
23:00 Erna Bergmann.
Rósenberg
21:00 Mogadon. Entrance: 500ISK.
28 SUN
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Kaffi Hljómalind
16:00 SAMBA.
Prikið
22:00 Hangover Cinema-Scarface, plus
FREE POPCORN!
Q-Bar
23:00 Open Decks.
Rósenberg
21:00 JJ Soul Band.
29 MON
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Kaffi Zimsen
20:00 2 for 1 beer.
Rósenberg
21:00 South River Band.
30 TUE
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Rósenberg
21:00 Anna Maria.
1 WED
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Hressó
22:00 DJ Elli.
Kaffi Hljómalind
18:00 Ghetto yoga.
The Nordic House
17:00 Shugo Tokumaru and guest perfor-
mance by Amiina.
Prikið
22:00 Beat Evening!
Rósenberg
21:00 Grapevine Tónleikar, Olöf Arnalds
and Megas.
Q-Bar
23:00 Pub Quiz.
2 THU
B5
21:00 Live performance from Þrjár Raddir.
Dubliner
22:30 Live Music.
Cultura
22:00 House DJs.
English Pub
22:00 Live Music.
Græna Hattinum (Akureyri)
20:00 KK and Maggi Eiríks. Entrance:
1500 ISK.
Hallgrimskirkja
12:15 Midday concert with organist Tómas
Guðni Eggertsson and violinist Sif
Tulinius. Entrance 1000ISK (concessions
500ISK).
Hressó
22:00 Live Acoustic .
Kaffi Hljómalind
17:30 Ghetto yoga with Siggy.
Prikið
22:00 DJ Kári.
Q-Bar
23:00 House DJ.
Rósenberg
21:00 Joe Pug c/o Jón Trausti. Entrance:
1000ISK.
Nordic House
Sturlugötu 5
Tokyo101.is
When you reach the ultimate peak of your creativity and come up with an
idea so absurd and original that you’re certain it’s unprecedented, hold on
before you run out to obtain a patent; it’s inevitable that someone in Tokyo
already signed up for it. This is nearly always the case, whether the idea
entails a hospital theme bar, up-side-down umbrellas or hotels offering
only beds tucked away in cupboard drawers. Japan rules. And, much to the
Grapevine’s liking, the Nordic House launched an elaborate festival earlier
this week, aimed at giving us a chance to catch a glimpse of the innovative
and spectacular world hidden on an island far, far away in the East.

Finnish-Japanese architecture and cuisine workshops
Eloquently titled 101 Tokyo, the festival kicks off the first Japanese foray of
its kind into Icelandic cultural life, and the assortments are both whopping
and educational. To roughly depict the infrastructure of the festival you
could say it’s divided into three major sections: exhibitions, workshops and
movie-screenings. There are also a few minor ones. There are exhibitions
that vary from prestigious installments from art companies such as Theatre
Products to youngster collaborations. Theatre Products has over the years
become established for its cultural infused works in Japan, combining
tradition with modern values. The textile group NUNO – whom many
renowned artists and architects claim introduce a groundbreaking element
into the textile worlds – will also exhibit their products.
One of the cornerstones of the festivals is the Alvar Aalto showroom,
where the Japanese impact on the Finnish architect is emphasised. This
known fact to architectural enthusiasts is made blatantly evident to us
amateurs once Aalto’s work is examined in that context.
But hey, don’t sweat it bro; if this sounds too intimidating and you’re
not into 20th century architecture (and its connection to other nations’
cultural backgrounds, uhumm), or trendy art companies, you’ll still find
something that rocks your boat. A popular choice would be the several
workshops up for grabs. Who hasn’t wanted to throw a sushi party where
you change your kitchen into a real Japanese delicatessen, or show off by
garnishing gift cards with calligraphy? Well, here’s your chance. Famed
professionals are offering all of us common folk to study the ancient arts, so
it’s definitely worth skipping one afternoon at the bar.
High-class Anime and highbrow musicians
The good people at the Nordic House sure have some contacts, ‘cause the
infamous Icelandic anime boutique Nexus sent out a in-house invitation
where they explained how they’ve plugged two lectures by Japanese pros
for the Nordic House – not just your run of the mill pros though: the crème
de la crème of the sector. Those in question are the prominent Nobuhiro
Suwa, a FIPRESCI award winner at Cannes and a current professor at Zokei
University in Tokyo, who will demonstrate the works of young Japanese
filmmakers as well as covering the Japanese film scene as a whole. Masaaki
Mori will be accompanying him; he is an eminent anime-buff, so if you want
to learn something, check it out. You might even have an artistic epiphany.
Workshops and lectures might be too aggressive for some, but
to underline the festival’s extreme variety, it has a treat for those who
merely want to chill out. The basic thing to do is to frequent their Sunday
evening film screenings where you can witness some genuine Japanese
masterpieces such as Always: Sunset on Third Street, The Burmese Harp
or Kikujiro, grab a bucket of popcorn and pour down a cold cola to finalise
the weekend’s burlesque. On the other hand, the famed Shugo Tokumaru
will be playing his music along with our very own Amiina (a precious sibling
of superstars Sigur Rós) on Wednesday July 1. You’ve no excuse for not
showing up.
13
June
By Sigurður Kjartan Kristinsson
101 Tokyo: A Crash Course
Amsterdam
Hafnarstræti 5 | D3
Apótek
Austurstræti 16 | E3
B5
Bankastræti 5 | E4
Babalú
Skólavörðustígur 22 | F5
Batterí
Hafnarstræti 1-3 | D3
Bar 11
Laugavegur 11 | E5
Barbara
Laugavegur 22 | F6
Bjarni Fel
Austurstræti 20 | E4
Boston
Laugavegur 28b | F6
Café Cultura
Hverfisgata 18 | E5
Café Paris
Austurstræti 14 | E3
Balthazar
Hafnarstræti 1-3| D3
Celtic Cross
Hverfisgata 26 | E5
Dillon
Laugavegur 30 | F6
Dubliner
Hafnarstræti 4 | D3
English Pub
Austurstræti 12 | E3
Glaumbar
Tryggvagata 20 | D3
Grand Rokk
Smiðjustígur | E5
Highlander
Lækjargata 10 | F3
Hressó
Austurstræti 20 | E4
Hverfisbarinn
Hverfisgata 20 | E5
Jacobsen
Austurstræti 9 | E3
Kaffi Hljómalind
Laugavegur 23 | F6
Kaffi Zimsen
Hafnarstræti 18 | E4
Kaffibarinn
Bergstraðastræti 1 | F5
Karamba
Laugavegur 22 | F6
London/Reykjavík
Tryggvagata 22 | D3
NASA
Þorvaldsenstræti 2| E3
Nýlenduvöruverzlun Hemma
& Valda
Laugavegur 21 | F5
Næsti Bar
Ingólfstræti 1A | E5
Óliver
Laugavegur 20A | F5
Ölstofan
Vegamótastígur | F5
Prikið
Bankastræti | F5
Q-Bar
Ingólfstræti 3 | F4
Rósenberg
Klapparstígur 25 | F6
Sódóma Reykjavík
Tryggvagata 22 | D3
Sólon
Bankastræti 7A | E4
Thorvaldsen
Austurstræti 8 | E3
Vegamót
Vegamótastígur 4 | F5
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