Reykjavík Grapevine - 09.04.2010, Side 28

Monday, apRil 19Th

Curiosity is yellow, Red, Green
and Blue – opening parade
The festival opens with a big parade in the
city centre, where fourth grade students are
invited to partake. Each school gets allocated
a colour theme, expressed in various ways, in-
cluding costumes, interesting headgear and
much more. The parade starts at the footbridge
over Hringbraut and leads through Hljóm-
skálagarður park to the Hallargarður park by
Fríkirkjuvegur.
When: 10:00 – 11:30.
Where: Hljómskálagarður Park.

That's Me There!
A large portrait collage that kids in Vogaskóli
have been working on since autumn.
When: 12:00 – 16:00.
Where: Vogaskóli.

Stomp-play
Ingunnarskóli runs a stomp-play between the
huge water tanks in Grafarvogur. Everyone is
welcome.
When: 09:00 – 11:00.
Where: The tanks in Grafarvogur.

Monday, apRil 19Th
To Sunday, apRil 25Th

Experiment land – Science
comes alive in Vatnsmýri
All are equal in Experiment Land; it is unnec-
essary to “know” anything specific, but it is
important to be thirsty for knowledge and to
bring some courage and imagination. Guests
should preferably book an appointment in Ex-
periment Land, so we can assure that the tools
can be used and that the instructors can tend
to guests. Please call the Nordic House (551-
7030) for bookings.
When: 09:00 – 17:00.
Where: Nordic House, Sturlugata 5.

The adventure hall
A children’s culture house entitled The Adven-
ture Hall is open to everyone, emphasis placed
on creating a good atmosphere with art exhi-
bitions, workshops, concerts, dances and the-
atre pieces.
When: 10:00 – 18:00.
Where: Fríkirkjuvegur 11.

Curiosity – adventure Stories
written by primary School Stu-
dents and Senior Citizens
Older citizens and primary school students
have been collaborating on writing an original
illustrated book of adventure stories to be pub-
lished this fall. Guests can observe the kids and
older citizens working together, and marvel at
the sight.
When: 10:00 – 16:00.
Where: Adventure Hall, Fríkirkjuvegur 11.

Curiosity – Who am i?
A collaboration between The Reykjavík Art
Museum and eight primary schools. The stu-
dents make silhouettes in the spirit of master
artist Erró, based on the theme “Curiosity –
who am I?” The works will be combined into
one big mural, which will be on display in front
of the F-hall in Hafnarhús.
When: 10:00 – 17:00,
Thursday from 10:00 – 22:00.
Where: The Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnar-
hús, Tryggvagata 17.

interesting perspective of all Ex-
hibitions in the Culture house
Exhibitions of childrens’ films in the film exhibi-
tion ICELAND :: FILM in collaboration with the
Icelandic Film Centre.
When: 11:00 – 17:00.
Where: Þjóðmenningarhús, Hverfisgata 15.
Entrance Fee: Adults – 400 ISK.

Children's Sizes – design for kids
An exhibition of selected design by Icelandic
and international designers who have influ-
enced design for children as well as influenced
the children's world or environment. The em-
phasis is on three dimentional design, toys and
furniture, particularily objects that are user
friendly for children and designed with their
special needs and ideas in mind. A large part
of the exhibition will be a designated workshop
where children and other guests create their
own designs on the walls of the museum as
well as an interactive room with toys such as
wooden speedster or racer cars.
When: 12:00 – 17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays).
Where: Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34,
Hafnarfjörður.

Curious Tiles
Everyone is welcome to contribute to a tile
relief in the Breiðholt swimming-pool. Write
interesting questions on tiles, which later will
turn in to an art wall in the pool.
When: During opening-hours.
Where: Breiðholt swimming-pool.

diving for art
Kindergarten Vesturborg reveals an exhibition
on the bottom of the Vesturbær swimming-
pool!
When: During opening-hours.
Where: Vesturbær swimming-pool,
Hofsvallagata.

The Chess academy
The Chess Academy and Kindergartens reveal
an exhibition related to chess.
When: During opening-hours.
Where: Reykjavík town-hall.

Take a look at primary Schools in
Grafarvogur! – art on the Bus
Students from the primary schools in Grafar-
vogur exhibit their works on the buses. A vari-
ety of pictures serve to make your bus ride a lot
more interesting.
When: All day.
Where: On bus lines 6, 24, 31 and 32.

Take a look at Kindergartens in
Grafarvogur! – art on Shopping
Carts
Children from the kindergartens in Grafar-
vogur exhibit their works in shopping carts in
the supermarkets Hagkaup, Bónus and Nettó
in Grafarvogur.
When: During opening-hours.
Where: Hagkaup, Bónus and Nettó in
Grafarvogur.

Fun with Teddies
Students of the Grafarvogur School of Visual
Arts exhibit entertaining teddy pictures in the
Spöng ice cream parlour. The school organises
a teddy drawing competition in collaboration
with the ice cream parlour. One lucky partici-
pator wins an ice cream party for the entire
family.
When: During opening-hours
Where: Ísbúðin okkar, Spöng 25.

under the Surface
Exhibition by Húsaskóli and Engjaskóli at the
Grafarvogur pool.
When: During opening-hours.
Where: The Grafarvogur pool.

TuESday, apRil 20Th
To Sunday, apRil 25Th

dyndilyndi – The price of Gifts
and Counterflow
The contribution of the Reykjavík School of
Visual Art is a multi-layered arts event where
children, designers, artists, architects, danc-
ers, actors, authors and musicians contribute
threads from tails created by the children. Chil-
dren inspire adults, artists inspire children and
so on. The exhibition is ongoing until May 2.
When: 11:00 – 17:00.
Where: National Gallery of Iceland, Fríkirkju-
vegur 7.

Ship Ahoy -
Events at the Maritime Museum
The Kids’ lair
Watch entertaining and educational films,
draw and paint pictures and play with toys con-
nected to the ocean and fishing.
ocean Gear
Try dressing in ocean gear that the fishermen
of yore used to wear. For children between the
ages of 7-12.
old Fishermen Games
Learn games played by Icelandic fishermen
centuries past, including Fisherman, Icelandic
wrestling and balancing arts.
Boat building workshop
Children participate in a boat building work-
shop under the guidance of the museum’s car-
penter Agnar Jónsson.
Traditional dishes at the Museum
Coffee Shop
Curious and traditional dishes served in the
museum coffee shop.
When: 13:00 – 17:00.
Where: Víkin – Maritime Museum, Granda-
garður 8.
Entrance fee: Adults 700 ISK. Free for chil-
dren under the age of 16.

orienteering Race and Guided
Tour for Children
The National Museum of Iceland organises an
orienteering race and a special guided tour for
kids. Both events in English and Icelandic.
When: 11:00 – 17:00.
Where: The National Museum of Iceland,
Suðurgata 41.

happy days at laugarnesskóli
Six song and dance shows at Laugarnesskóli
“The Phantom of the Opera” is the first in the
row. Light snacks included.
When: April 19. and 20. at 18:00 and April 21.
and 23. at 16:30 and 18:30.
Where: Laugarnesskóli, Kirkjuteigur 24.

The young and the Elderly in Gra-
farvogur
Exhibition of photographs at the entrance of
the nursing home Eir presenting a collabora-
tion of the kids of the kindergarten Brekkuborg
and elderly citizens.
When: All day.
Where: Eir nursing home, Hlíðarhúsum 7

Monday apRil 19Th,
TuE apRil 20Th and
WEd apRil 21ST

The Way of Curiosity
A collaboration between the Iceland Academy
of the Arts and schools, day nurseries and kin-
dergartens in the Seljahverfi neighbourhood.
These associations become art galleries.
Where: Seljahverfi, Breiðholt.

light and Shade
Various light and shade workshops at the kin-
dergarten Sæborg offer unlimited possibilities.
Different materials are used to create an enter-
taining atmosphere where the child's curiosity
flourishes.
When: 10:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 14:30.
Where: Sæborg kindergarten, Starhagi 11.

TuESday, apRil 20Th

The Birds in the ugly puddle
The children at Geislabaugur open the show
The birds in the ugly puddle. There is a big
open area right behind the kindergarten that
needs improvement. The children revive this
area and activate guests’ curiosity.
When: 10:30.
Where: Geislabaugur kindergarten, Kristni-
braut 26.
Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by the children of
Stjörnuland on the occasion of the 20th birth-
day of the Convention on the Rights of the
Child last November officially to be opened in
Guðríðarkirkja.
When: 16:00.
Where: Guðríðarkirkja.

Concert at langholtskirkja
The school orchestra of Austurbær, the choir of
Vogaskóli, the Choir School of Langholtskirkja
and Graduale Futuri perform a concert at
Langholtskirkja. The group, consisting of about
130 children, performs Eurovision songs and
various well-known pop standards.
When: 18:00.
Where: Langholtskirkja, Sólheimum 13.

WEdnESday, apRil 21ST

young háteigsskóli opera Stu-
dents perform our Earth
Our Earth places the spotlight on environmen-
tal concerns, such as increased pollution and
the resulting change in weather patterns. The
students perform their own songs, then the
University of Reykjavík Gospel Group joins
them in singing Michael Jackson’s Earth Song.
When: 11:00 & 13:00.
Where: Hallgrímskirkja Church.

Carnival at Björnslundur
The inhabitants of Norðlingaholt neighbour-
hood welcome everyone to join in on the fan-
fare stretching from Norðlingaskóli to Björn-
slundur. Lots of fun activities, including wood
whittling, boat carpentry, horseback riding,
and painting.
Where: Norðlingaskóli and Björnslundur in
Norðlingaholt.
When: 9:30.

Babbidibú - a Magician Flies
The young national choir of pre-school kids
perform classic kids’ songs by Olga Guðrún
Árnadóttir at Háskólabíó theatre. The children
sing stories about a sick monster, and the sun
and the moon, which take turns watching over
us. And much more.
When: 14:30.
Where: Háskólabíó, Hagatorg.

a Scarf-clad Troll
Students from Laugarnes School drape Ás-
mundur Sveinsson's "Tröllkona" sculpture in
scarves.
Where: The Ásmundur Museum Garden,
Sigtún.

divine Curious Birds
Kids from Stjörnuland open a show called Di-
vine Curious Birds at Guðríðarkirkja Church.
After the opening an open house and the kids
offer treats.
When: 16:00 -18:00.
Where: Guðríðarkirkja, Kirkjustétt 8.

Time Flies, Trust Me!
A Musical by the Reykjavík female choir and
Kram house dance school.
When: 18:00 & 20:00.
Where: Icelandic Opera House, Ingólfsstræti 2.
Entrance Fee: 1500 ISK.

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Please notice this is not the complete
programme. Further information at the
Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2.