Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Page 57

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Page 57
Sýning - Ausstellung – Exhibition Listagilið June 8 - July 12 Do you love Icelanders who’ve gone to Germany and are totally artsy? Then you will dig Hlynur Hallson! He’s been a name to watch in the North of Iceland, and is putting on a show on in Akureyri’s Listagilið. Combining a wide range of mediums, Hlynur has won several awards, including the Kunstverein Hannover in 1997, and being Akureyri’s town artist in 2005. The show itself is in Kartöflugeymslan, the top floor of Listagilið, and showcases selected works of Hlynur from the last decade. TGB O U T SI D E Reykjavík in June Mosfellsbær Gljúfrasteinn Maxímús Músikús June 9 Maxímús Músíkús and company put on a children's show. The author talks about Maxímús, and about musical adventures. Gunnhildur Halla Guðmundsdóttir June 16 Chelloist Gunnhildur Halla Guðmundsdóttir puts on a show. Selfoss Hrísmýri Kótelettan Festival June 7-9 An annual family friendly festival in Selfoss! Events and activities span this light summer weekend, from daily musical performances to lazer tag in the park, to a Saturday night “meat festival!” Tickets are 2,900 ISK. More information and program on the event page: www.facebook.com/kotelettan. Westman Islands Heimaey Pompei of the North Excavation project at the site of the 1973 volcanic eruption on the island of Heimaey. On permanent display West Iceland Borgarnes The Icelandic Settlement Centre The Settlement Exhibition A thirty minute-long multi-media exhibit that provides insight into the settlement of Iceland. Admission is 2,400 ISK. On permanent display The Egils Saga Exhibition Located in the stone-walled basement of the Centre, this exhibit leads visitors through the colourful saga of Egil, one of Iceland’s first settlers. On permanent display West Fjords Flateyri Vagninn June 8, 22:30 Prins Póló, Holy B, Hlaupkarlarnir and Óli Popp put on a live gig. 1,500 ISK. Stykkishólmur Vatnasafnið / Library of Water Water, Selected Twenty four columns filled with glacier water from all over the country. Ongoing To Place An audio exhibit offering insight into the Icelandic psyche, where you can listen to recordings of people talking about the weather. Ongoing At the seashore the giant lobster makes appointments with mermaids and landlubbers. He waves his large claws, attracting those desiring to be in the company of starfish and lumpfish. > Only 45 minutes drive from Reykjavík Eyrarbraut 3, 825 Stokkseyri, Iceland · Tel. +354 483 1550 Fax. +354 483 1545 · info@fjorubordid.is · www.fjorubordid.is by the sea and a delicious lobster at Fjörubordid in Stokkseyri Reykjavík Stokkseyri Eyrarbakki - The Seashore restaurant Sp ör e hf . Summer opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 to 22:00 The Reykjavík Grapevine and Inspired by Iceland are looking for us why you should be the Tourist of the Year for a chance to win a free trip to Iceland. Visit www.touristoftheyear.is to submit your entry! Are you the Tourist of the Year? STEYPA Old Herring Factory, Djúpavík June 1 - August 31 The old herring factory in Djúpavík has exchanged fish for photog- raphy. Djúpavík, in Iceland’s mystifying Westfjords, is the host of a summer long photography exhibit entitled, STEYPA (Icelandic for concrete). The exhibit will feature the work of both Icelanders and non-Icelanders as they each explore their unique experience with Iceland. If the scenery wasn’t reason enough to take a drive to the Westfjords, you now have another excuse. SS

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