Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.02.2013, Qupperneq 46

Thursday, February 7
19:30-20:00
Opening Ceremony
Mayor Jón Gnarr officially opens the
Reykjavík Winter Festival and unveils
the opening piece, "PIXEL CLOUD" by
architect Marcos Zotes, which transforms
Austurvöllur into a magnificent display of
lights, colour and motion, to the music of
Eddi Egilsson.
Austurvöllur
19:30 – 20:30
Helm of Disguise
French artist combines the organic and the
inorganic in Icelandic nature.
Tryggvagata 8, 2. Floor
20:30 – 23:30
In Blood
Reykjavík Literary City and Rúnatýr offer a
chilling programme focused on Vampires
and other creatures of the dark. Photo
exhibition by Heldriver and a screening of
the film Nosferatu at 22:00
Cinema Paradise, Hverfisgata 54
20:15 – 20:45
Hringanóri Duet
Original songs and arrangements of old
folk songs for song, guitar and cello.
Dómkirkjan, Lækjargata 14a
20:30 – 21:20
By Reykjavík Pond – Icelandic
classics
Soprano Gerður Bolladóttir and guitarist
Rúnar Þórisson play a selection of classic
Icelandic songs.
Fríkirkjan Church, Fríkirkjuvegi
20:15 – 21:00
Thursday Foreplay: Hide Your
Kids
Live Rock and Roll. Free CDs
HITT HÚSIÐ, Entry from Austurstræti
21:00 – 22:00
Famina Futura - Live
Folk/Country explosion.
Hressingarskálinn, Austurstræti 20
22:00 – 22:40
Una Stefáns
Iceland’s answer to Adele.
Hressingarskálinn, Austurstræti 20
20:30 – 22:00
Take me to the world
Soprano Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir and pianist
Hrönn Þráinsdóttir explore the world of
musicals and cabarets.
Iðnó, Vonarstræti 3
20:15 – 21:00
Gímaldin and friends
A text-based rock group playing the
Icelandic blues.
Íslenski Barinn, by Austurvöllur
20:30 – 21:00
Tarmo
Talented Finnish musician Tarmo plays an
East meets West, electro and folk mix.
Café Haíti Geirsgata 7b
20:30 – 21:30
Eyes in the dark
Jóhanna Þórhalls’ Jazz quintet plays and
Óttar Guðmundsson shares ghost stories.
Restaurant Reykjavík, Vesturgata 2
21:00 – 24:00
In a Dark Room – Sleep Concert
At the end of the day, it is good to lie down
in the dark and empty your mind.
Reykjavík City Hall.
20:30 – 21:30/22:00
The Return of Darkness
Guitarist Jón Þór Sigurleifsson plays
original songs on an acoustic guitar, as
well as new arrangement of heavy metal
songs for an acoustic guitar.
Stofan, Aðalstræti 7
20:00 – 00:30
A Night of Salsa
A free lesson for beginners from 20:00.
From 21-22, experienced Salsa dancers
will dance with less experienced dancers
Thorvaldsen by Austurvöllur
Friday, February 8
16:00 – 20:00
A Visit to Bessastaðir
A guided tour of the Presidential residence
and the church of Bessastaðir.
Bessastaðir
14:00 – 18:00 & 19:00 – 23:00
Helm of Disguise
French artist combines the organic and the
inorganic in Icelandic nature.
Alliance française, Tryggvagata 8,
second floor
17:00 – 17:20, 17:30 – 17:50, 18:00 – 18:20
Witching stories
Stories of witches in the children’s section
of the library.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata
15
18:00 & 23:40
Photography exhibition
Selected photos.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
17:00 – 22:30
Flashlight in the Dark
The museum’s 2nd floor will dark from
17.00. Guests will receive a flash light to
find their way.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
15:00 – 19:00
Experiments in Snow
Adventurous times in Mt. Bláfjöll where
participants learn to make a snow house
and explore the Eldborg crater. Bring your
own shovel, light and lunch.
Departure (in private cars) from Mörkin 6
10:00 – 10:30, 13:00 – 13:30, 14:00 – 14:30
Dark stories in the Story Car
The Witch Nína tells scary stories in the
dark.
Reykjavík City Library, Ingólfstorg
19:00 – 22:00
Sense of Touch
In a small dark room, guest can try their
sense of touch with different shapes and
textures. Also, exhibition of paintings by
Soffía Sæmundsdóttir.
Kirsuberjatréð, Vesturgata 4
13:00 – 20:00
Exhibition of Photographs by
Students
Photography students display their works.
Grandagarður 2, 101 Reykjavík
(Saltfélagshúsinu)
Saturday, February 9
12:00 – 16:00
Helm of Disguise – Exhibition
opening
French artist combines the organic and the
inorganic in Icelandic nature.
Alliance française, Tryggvagata 8,
second floor
14:00 – 16:00
Reykjavík Aikido and Jiu Jitsu
Club
Self-defence in Reykjavík. Light training
for beginners and skills exhibitions.
Aikido - Jiu Jitsu Dojo, Ármúla 19
14:00 – 16:00
Busking in the City
National radio station Rás 2 presents
six musicians "Busking" together.
Includes Snorri Helgason, Svavar Knútur,
Jón Jónsson, Heiða Eiríksdóttir, Dóri
Fjallabróðir and one special guest.
Café Haiti, Tapashúsið, Kolaportið
14:00 – 15:00
Speed Dance
Are you interested in break dance,
Bollywood or Lindy Hop? Short dance
seminars will be available in different
locations in mall Kringlan.
Kringlan
14:45 – 15:30
Hip-hop
15:00 – 15:45 free lesson for under 13 y/o.
15:45 – 16:30 free lesson for over 14 y/o.
Brynja Péturs’ Dance School, ÍR Club
House, Skógarseli 12
16:00 – 17:30
Break dance
15:00 – 15:45 free lesson for under 13 y/o.
15:45- 16:30 free lesson for over 14 y/o.
Brynja Péturs’ Dance School, Ball
Room at Selásbraut 98
15:00 – 17:00
Children’s Dance
Fun music, disco ball and lights colours and
shadows. Dance teachers will be present
to lead children in dance and games.
Dance Studio, Skúlagata 30
14:00 – 18:00
Stories from the Flea Market
Actress Kristín G. Magnús, recounts
stories from the flea market.
The Flea Market, Baldursgata 37
14:00 – 18:00
Artist of the Year
The Icelandic Printmakers Association’s
Artist of the year 2013, Elva Hreiðarsdóttir
exhibits.
The Icelandic Printmaking
Association, Tryggvagata 17
17:00 – 18:00
Darkness in talk and tones
Úlfhildur Dagsdóttir and Finnish musicians
from the Winter Alliance Matti Kallio, Lassi
Logrén and Matti Latinen join forces for
music and poetry.
Hannesarholt, Grundarstígur 10
20:00
She, she, them & that – Artist
Group
Song and dance with a hint of circus.
HITT HÚSIÐ, UPPLÝSINGAMIÐSTÖÐ
13:00 – 17:00
MYSTERIUM
Come, experience and interpret the strong
colourful paintings of artist Hulda Hlín
Magnúsdóttir.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegi.
13:00 – 17:00
Water
Association of Polish photographers in
Iceland "Pozytywni” exhibits black and
white photographs.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegi.
16:00 – 17:00
Advent
One-person show about farm hand that
goes looking for sheep in the fall.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegi.
14:00 – 14:45
Robert the Roommate
Personal arrangements of classic rock
songs.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegi.
13:00 – 20:00
Photography Exhibition
Photography Students exhibit their work.
Grandagarður 2 (Saltfélagshúsinu)
12:00 - 18:00
Varied Art
Artists Sigrún Erna Sigurðardóttir and
Birna María Stiff show varied and different
forms of art.
HITT HÚSIÐ, GALLERI TUKT
15:00 - 17:00
Conference on Video Art,
A panel of respected international
curators.
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5
17:00 - 22:00
Borderline Exhibition
Works by Icelandic and international
artists.
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5
14:00 - 15:30
English Music
Themed student concert.
The New Music School, Grensásvegi 3
18:00
Say Hello to the Old Masters
Hotel Holt has one of the most unique
private art collections in Iceland. Snorri,
the hotel manager, will lead guests through
the halls of the hotel, and talk about the
story behind the paintings.
Hótel Holt, Bergstaðastræti 37
Sunday, February 10
14:30 - 15:00 & 16:00 – 16:30
Dark stories in the Story Car
The Witch Nína tells scary stories in the
dark.
Reykjavík City Library, Ingólfstorg
15:00 – 16:30
Make a Bun’s Day Wand
Try your hand at making a wand for bun’s
day.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
14:00 – 18:00
Artist of the Year
The Icelandic Printmakers Association’s
Artist of the year 2013, Elva Hreiðarsdóttir
exhibits.
The Icelandic Printmaking
Association, Tryggvagata 17
13:00 - 17:00
MYSTERIUM
Come, experience and interpret the strong
colourful paintings of artist Hulda Hlín
Magnúsdóttir.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegur
13:00 – 17:00
Water
Association of Polish photographers in
Iceland "Pozytywni” exhibits black and
white photographs.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegur
14:00 – 14:30 & 15:00 – 15:30
Winter Light
Acrobat and dancer Katla Þórarinsdóttir
performs her magic in white silk.
Hlaðan, Gufunesvegur
10:00 – 15:00
Get out of the Dark
Exhibition of political posters and music
from exotic countries.
Reykjavík Art Museum, Tryggvagata
17
15:00 – 16:10
Rococo Hour
A visit to the Rococo era of the 18th
century with dancer Unnur Guðjónsdóttir.
Historical review and Chinese tea.
Unnur’s China Club, Njálsgata 33.
13:00 – 20:00
Photography Exhibition
Photography Students exhibit their work.
Grandagarður 2 (Saltfélagshúsinu)
14:00 - 18:00
Borderline Exhibition
Works by Icelandic and international
artists.
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5
The Love Games,
Sunday,
February 10
17:00 – 18:00
The Winter Festival Closing
Ceremony
The Care Games are the work of artist
Bergljót Arnalds. The aim is to create
empathy, joy and love. Singers, dancers
and circus acts, combined with actors
and storytellers. The marching band
Svanurinn will lead the Care Games
Parade around the Pond, followed by a
performance by the Vocal Project. Hot
chocolate for all.
Austurvöllur
Ongoing every day
18:00 – 19:00 / 20:00 – 21:00
Dark Forrest/ Öskjuhlíð
Architect Massimo Santanicchia in
cooperation with Osram offers an
adventurous walk in Öskjuhlíð (start by
Nauthóll, finish by Perlan) watching the
interplay on lights and shadows. Bring a
flashlight.
Nauthólsvegur 106
International Experimental Video
festival 700IS Reindeerland
Reindeerland screens experimental videos.
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5,
Nordicomics Islands – Exhibition
Nordic comics’ exhibition. Special focus on
authors from Iceland, Greenland and the
Åland Islands.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
Reykjavík City Hall
Saturday, February 9
13:00 – 13:10
Street dance
Hip-hop, Break and Popping with young dancers.
13:30 - 14:00
The Zumba Divas
Display of Country, Celtic, Salsa, Cumbia, and
Bollywood dances
14:20-15:00
Sunny Side Road
Live performance by Sunny Side Road.
15:30 - 16:30
Salsa dancers from Salsa Iceland
Dancers from Salsa Iceland show their moves and
invite guest to dance along.
16:30 – 17:00
Ballet
Members of JSB Dance Studio perform two pieces,
winter by Sandra Ómarsdóttir and You Are Welcome
by Katrín Ingvadóttir.

13:00 – 17:00
Learn to Lie and Cheat at Card Games
The most important aspect of many card games is the
cheat. Experts teach the trick.
Sunday, February 10
13:00 – 13:30
Balkan folk dances
Hungarian folk songs and folk dances. Experts will
teach the basics.
14:00 -15:30
Kjuregej and Friends
Russian artist Kjuregej (Alexandra Argunova ) with
friends Charles Ross, Halldór Warén and guests. Music
from Yakutia, as well as Russian and Icelandic songs.
15:50 – 16:10
International Dances
Members of Glóð exhibit international dances, line
dance, circle dances and Zorba.
13:00 – 17:00
Learn to Lie and Cheat at Card Games
The most important aspect of many card games is the
cheat. Experts teach the trick.
The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 2 — 2013