Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.08.2013, Page 59

Friðheimar Greenhouse Café & Shop
Reykholt in Bláskógabyggð

Walking inside Friðheimar Greenhouse is like
entering a high-tech secret garden complete
with geothermal pipes, imported bees and
tropical flowers. Prepare to shed some layers
in the 25°C greenhouse heat. Horticulturist
Helena Hermundardóttir and her family own
two renovated greenhouses dating back to
the 1940s. Drop-in visitors are welcome to
enjoy tomato food and drink (tomato shots
anyone?) in their bright cafe and purchase
"food souvenirs" from their little shop until
the end of the month. Tour groups are wel-
come all year round. AB
Photo: Megan Blaine
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Reykjavík & Surrounding Area August 16 - 29 Keep it in your pocket
Bjúddarinn 2013
Harlem 22:00
Bjúddarinn is a fundraising event for the
amateur football team Mjöðm (“Hip”) that
is filled with Icelandic band members. The
line-up includes DJ Margeir and Högni
from Hjaltalín, Kippi Kaninus, Markús & the
Diversion Sessions, and Icelandic stand-
up group Mið-Ísland. There are also more
events, including a painting auction, and
surprise guests. So don’t miss the opportu-
nity to support these musical football guys
and let them keep smiling and kicking balls!
TGB
Photo: Matthias Arni
IN YOUR
POCKET
The Secret Geothermal Garden
High-Tech Tomatoes
August 29 HARLEM SHAKE At 22:00 Harlem's
Rhythm Box Social will feature a series
of indie concerts with bands inspired by
the 80s NYC scene. See Captain Fufanu,
AMFJ, Two Step Horror and pál vetika's
version of the Harlem Shake.
WHAT'S
INSIDE
SOUVENIR SHOP
SHOP OF THE YEAR 2012
The viking:info
Laugavegur 1 · Reykjavík
Hafnarstræti 1 - 3 · Reykjavík
Hafnarstræti 104 · Akureyri
Adalstræti 27 · Ísafjördur
e:info@the viking
www.theviking.is TAX FREE
Ísafjördur
Akureyri
Reykjavík
Hip To The Groove
Football Fundraiser
August 29 OH BROTHER Brother Grass has
the end of summer blues, as it is their last
concert for a while. But they are not going
to cry about it as they are too busy having
crazy times on stage at Café Rosenberg
with their blues and folk tunes. 2,000 ISK.
August 18 POETIC LICENSE What do the
American poets Walt Whitman and Emily
Dickinson have in common with the
Swedish duo Madeleine Östlund and
Alf Häggkvist? "Pictures, Dreams"
Improvisational Concert at the Nordic
House consists of 12 Songs inspired by
three poets. Starts at 15:00, free with Jazz
Festival Pass or 1,000 ISK.
Weekdays
A U G U S T
16
A U G U S T
12:00 - 14:00
August 18 PEACE OUT Download an official
meditation MP3 and join the Global Peace
Operation in a Synchronized Peace
Transmission to Egypt at 15:00.
August 17 LIGHT THE CANDLES Go to the
gallery opening of Habbý Ósk's candle
based exhibit Longing To Be Loved Or
Destroyed at Þoka 16:00-18:00. This mood
lighting could be perfect for a romantic
date, just make sure you don't get burned!
August 20-25 GIRL POWER! KÍTÓN stands for
Women in Music in Iceland (Konur í Tónlist á
Íslandi) and they are on a mini-tour in West
and North Iceland. Ladies night out!
August 22 FUCK IT WE'LL DO IT LIVE The Pollock
Brothers will be putting on a hell of a
show at Dillon, and recording it for a future
album! How sweet is that? Be a part of the
making of. The gig starts at 22:00 and there
is free entry!