Reykjavík Grapevine - 19.07.2013, Page 64

Reykjavík Grapevine - 19.07.2013, Page 64
OUTSIDE REYKJAVÍK North Iceland Akureyri Akureyrarkirkja Kristjana Arngrimsdóttir July 21, 17:00 The singer, Kristjana Arngrímsdóttir hosts a concert. Free admission. Sigurður Flosason and Gunnar Gun- narsson July 28, 17:00 Sigurður Flosason and Gunnar Gunnarsson put the groove on playing saxophone and organ respectively. Free admission. Akureyri Centre for Visual Arts Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir - Funda- mentals June 22 - August 11 Culmination of an ongoing project since 2008, Fundamentals examines the importance of the Icelandic sheep and agriculture. It will be shown simultaneously at the folowing galleries: Listagilið, Ketilhusið, Mjólkurbúðin, Flóran, Populus Tremula, Deiglan and the Visual Arts Hall. Græni Hatturin John Grant July 26, 20:00 American singer-songwriter John Grant is known for his captivating stage presence. Recently the man has been touring Europe after the release of his newest album 'Pale Green Ghosts' but surely he will play those favourite songs from the old album, 'Queen of Denmark,' as well. John Grant July 26, 23:00 Playing an extra concert. Because he’s worth it. Ojba Rasta July 27, 22:00 This 11-piece reggae band makes all the little wankers bounce. Hvannadalsbræður and Ragnvaldur Gáfaði August 1, 22:00 The former member of the band Hvannadalsbræður, Ragnvaldur, joins them for tonight’s concert. Akureyri Botanical Garden Women’s Photography Club - LYST- SEMDIR June 28 - September 3 An eclectic group of photography enthusiasts, ÁLFkonur are in the habit of taking photos of everything that concerns them. Dalvík Berg Culture House Þorri Hringsson Ongoing until July 31 Þorri Hringsson art exhibition. Free entrance. Byggðasafnið Hvoll á Dalvík The North In The North June 2 - March 1 2014 An exhibit about Greenland and artifacts from there. Eyjafjörður Gásir Medieval Festival July 19 - 21 About 11 km north of Akureyri, Gásir’s area has undergone extensive archeological digging and the recovered remains showing that the region was active until the 16th century can be observed at the Medieval Festival. A traditional-style trading post has been set up to commemorate the event. Húsavík Gamli Baukur “Lets Talk Local” Comedy Show Every day at 15:30 A daily hour-long comedy show at 15:30. The show is presented in English and takes listeners on an entertaining and informative journey through Húsavík. East Iceland Egilsstaðir Sláturhúsið Icelandic Movie Days June 4 - August 28 All summer long Sláturhúsið holds free showings of must-see Icelandic movies, every night from Monday - Thursday beginning at 20. Showing start the week of June 4, check the Facebook page for this week’s titles! Skaftafell Center for Visual Art Bananas June 17 - August 26 In this evolving exhibit, Danish artists group A Kassen explores the connection between Icelandic nature, bananas and aluminium, as the artists in residence at Skaftfell from June through July. Borgarfjörður Eystri Bræðslan Music Festival July 27 A festival called Fusion (Bræðslan) in the eastern village of Borgarfjörður. It is so popular that it has already been sold out, but maybe you'll get a chance to get in? Icelandic artists include Mannakorn and Ásgeir Trausti. South Iceland Hafnarfjörður Hafnarborg Existence - Eiríkur Smith June 29 - August 25 This exhibition of Eiríkur Smith’s oil paintings, watercolours and drawings from 1968-1982, deals with questions of existence. Hveragerði LÁ Art The Landscape of Time - Ásgrímur Jónsson and Arngunnur Ýr June 9 - September 15 The exhibition showcases two Icelandic artists from different eras, exploring how they saw the world differently. Arctic Reggae RVK Soundystem at Akureyri Backpackers July 26, 22:00, Free! Iceland is probably the last place you would expect to discover a burgeon- ing reggae scene. "Chilling" tends to have a more literal meaning in the land of ice. But thanks to the efforts of DJ Elvar, Gnúsi Yones, DJ Kári, Kal- li Youze and Arnljótur of RVK Soundsystem, reggae has spread far north from Jamaica and established itself in Reykjavík. At Backpackers' newly opened hostel in Akureyri, RVK Soundsystem's musicians and guests will bring the tropical tunes to this free event, rain or shine. AB O U T SI D E REykjAvík Icelandic Homemade Traditional Meat & Fish Soups Seasonal Appetizers Coffee, Tea & Drinks Hot Chocolate & Icelandic Pancakes Bread, Cakes & More! Summer hours: Mon - Sat: 9 - 21 Sundays: 10 - 16 Gamla / Old Island Laugavegi 72 101, Reykjavik Facebook.com/GamlaOldIsland

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