Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.08.2010, Blaðsíða 22

Strandgata 34
220 Hafnarfjörður
585-5790
Borgarnes
The Icelandic Settlement
Centre
www.landnam.is
Brákarbraut 13-15
310 Borgarnes
437-1600
Stykkishólmur
Vatnasafnið / Library of
Water
www.libraryofwater.is
Akureyri
Akureyri Art Museum
www.listasafn.akureyri.is
Kaupvangsstræti 12
600 Akureyri
461 2610
Populus Tremula
Talk & Presentation by Samarendra Das
The Reykjavík Academy, 20:00
Free
The Indian author, filmmaker and activist Samarendra Das is visiting Iceland again,
from August 14 to 21 in collaboration with Saving Iceland. He's here to promote his
and Felix Padel's book, ‘Out of This Earth: East India Adivasis and the Aluminium
Cartel’, which is often referred to as the “black book” of the aluminium industry.
Indeed, it addresses all the dark sides of the industry. Samarendra will have a
talk and presentation on his book at the Reykjavík Academy, Hringbraut 121, on
Wednesday August 18th at 20:00. He will have more talks as well around the country.
ÞJ
18
August
Severed Crotch Release/
Farewell Concert
Sódóma, 22:00
Free
United Voices
Various Locations
1000-1500 ISK
Reykjavík death metal superstars
Severed Crotch released the album ‘The
Nature of Entropy’ this summer and
are going to celebrate with a concert
at Sódóma on August 14. The drummer
is leaving the country, so the Crotch
won't be entertaining us with their
blood-tinged brutality for a whole year.
Others are going to play, such as Angist,
Manslaughter and Gone Postal. It's free,
so why not show up, get fucked up and
slamdance to the most brutal band in
Reykjavík? ÞJ
Ever wondered what would happen
when you fuse Nordic and Baltic choral
music together? A super massive choral
festival. And this year it's being held
right in the heart of Reykjavík. The
festival sees over 1.800 participants
from the Nordic countries and Baltic
states, who perform 26 concerts within
just 4 days. On Culture Night, choirs
will be scattered around the city in over
10 different locations before joining
together at 17:30 to sing a huge concert
at Arnarhóll. So if you aren't interested
in seeing any of the concerts, you'll
probably see them anyway, whether you
like it or not. The festival commences on
August 17th with an opening concert
at Laugardalshöll at 8 p.m. See full
schedule at choral.iii.is. AY
14
August
17
August
22
August
The 21st annual Reykjavík Jazz Festival
celebrates fifteen days of awesome
jazz at the end of this month. Every
year it showcases a variety of talented
local musicians and some international
names too, with over 120 musicians
jazzing out in 80 different events this
year. Pétur Grétarsson, artistic director
and manager of the festival, claims the
Reykjavík Jazz Festival sets itself apart
from other jazz festivals because the
audience experiences the music on a
more intimate level, in smaller venues.
Pétur describes the jazz scene in Iceland
as a small, but very vibrant one that is
beginning to cross boundaries. Here are
a few names to look out for during the
festival.
Django Bates
British pianist Django Bates performs
Charlie Parker inspired riffs with his trio,
the Beloved Birds. He will also play a solo
recital entitled “Autumn Fires and Green
Shots.”
Jean Marie Machado
French composer and pianist, Jean
Marie Machado mixes jazz, classical
music and Mediterranean music. He will
be performing with a trio of Icelandic
musicians as well as a solo set.
Maria Babtist & Achim Kauffmen
German pianists, Maria Babtist and
Achim Kauffmen, will join the Reykjavík
Big Band and local bass player Valdi Kolli
and American drummer, Jim Black, for
some awesome swing numbers.
EB
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival
Pass: 8000 ISK, tickets on sale at midi.is
14
August
29
August
Moonbath By The Shore
Full Moon Ceremony
Grótta, Seltjarnarnes, 17:00
Free
The moon is waxing gibbous once again and this month it rises in Pisces, the great
celestial fish. Local holistic healer and fortune teller Ms. Moon will be conducting a
ceremony to mark the fullness our global nightlight on the 24th out by the ocean in
Seltjarnarnes which all are welcome to come take part in. This ceremony will focus
on emotion, love, the protection of our natural resources and the healing power
of water. It’s free to attend, but you’ll need to bring a few items: a bowl, a paper
and pen, some melted honey, a bit of wood for a bonfire, some kind of musical
instrument (be creative!) and your positive energy. RL
24
August
GRÓFARHÚS 6th floor · Tryggvagata 15 · 101 Reykjavík · www.photomuseum.is
Opening hours 12–19 mon–fri, 13–17 weekends · ADMISSION FREE
15. maí – 29. ágúst 2010
No photographing allowed
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Fri 13 - Alfons X, Sat 14 - Ívar Pétur,
Wed 18 - Hellert & Hilmar - Reggae Dub Session,
Thu 19 - Alfons X, Fri 20 - FKNHNDSM DJs,
Sat 21 - Daddy weekend #5 - Gísli Galdur & Benni B Ruff
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