Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.08.2013, Side 64

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
Akureyri Center for Visual Arts
Anamnesis/SILENCE - Janne Laine &
Stephen Boulter
Ongoing until October 6
Stephen Boulter is a part of the
kitsh movement and Janne Laine
from Finland uses photogravure
techniques. The exhibition opens on
August 17 at 15:00.
Deiglan
On The Border Of Two Worlds
Ongoing until September 14
Exhibition of artist Frímann Kjerúlf.
Ketilhúsið
Stolen Feathers
Ongoing until September 15
Exhibition of artist Þórdís Alda
Sigurðardóttir.
Flóran
Næturbrölt - Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir
September 30
Exhibition Næturbrölt (Night Stride)
is put on by visual artist Sigrún
Guðmundsdóttir.
Græni Hatturin
Tilbury
August 16, 22:00
Icelandic indie pop band released their
album “Exorcise” last year that ended
up being one of the best sold albums
in Iceland in 2012.
Björn Thoroddsen
August 22, 21:00
Björn is a solo guitarist who picked up
the instrument when he was 10 years
old. Being a bit older now he masters
genres from pop to jazz and blues to
rock.
KÍTÓN concert
August 23, 21:00
KÍTÓN stands for Women in Music
in Iceland (Konur í Tónlist á Íslandi).
Musicians Hafdís Huld, Védís Hervör,
Ragga Gröndal and Lára Rúnars tour
around Westfjords and the North part
of Iceland. They combine their musical
backgrounds, which include jazz, folk
and electronic influences. Tickets are
2,000 ISK.
Retro Stefson
August 29, 22:00
Retro Stefson makes a stop in
Aukureyri.
Kaffi Ilmur
Visiting the Saddler
August 20, 21:30
Svava and Bjarni introduce the
audience to the history of Akureyri
and Icelandic culture through stories,
songs and samples of local delicacies.
Before the show starts, Kaffi Ilmur has
dinner on offer. Be sure to book seats
before showing up.
Akureyri Botanical Garden
ÁLFkonur (Women’s Photography
Club) - LYSTSEMDIR
June 28 - September 3
An eclectic group of photography
enthusiasts, ÁLFkonur are in the habit
of taking photos of everything that
concerns them.
Municipal Library of Akureyri
Elfbooks
Every week, Monday through Friday
Exhibition by artist Guðlaugur Arason.
Bárðaldal
Kiðagil
Camper's Festival
August 17 - 18
Camper’s Festival at the guesthouse
Kiðagil, which is right off the Ring
Road. The weekend festival includes
activities for the whole family, such as
horseback riding and games.
Dalvík
Byggðasafnið Hvoll á Dalvík
The North In The North
June 2 - March 1 2014
An exhibit about Greenland and its
history. There are several artifacts
from Greenland on display.
Grenivík
Grenivíkurgleði
August 16 - 18
Grenivíkurgleði is a local family festival
with something to do for all ages.
Hjaltadal
Hólar Festival
August 16 - 18
The Hólar celebration in Hjaltadal.
Celebrating old traditions, pilgrimage
walks with a dip of cultural events.
Hjalteyri
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
The Fixed & The Volatile at Verksmið-
jan
Runs until August 24, 14:00 -17:00
The Canadian and Scottish artists
combine video, sound and paintings
at Verksmiðjan. Installation created
by Richard Ashrowan, Pat Law and
Nick Kuepfen.
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.
KÍTÓN concert
August 25
Women in Music in Iceland concert.
See Akureyri listing for full description.
Ólafsfjörður
Blueberry Days
August 16 - 18
Blueberry Days is the 15th annual art
and music festival. Events range from
0 to 3,500 ISK. Festival pass is 5,500
ISK.
Raufarhöfn
Melrakkaslétta
The Sléttuganga Hike
August 17
A 27 km guided hike with a diverse
and interesting route. Departure 9:00
from Raufarhöfn - No registration
Fire & Ice
Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull Region
August 24, 1,000 ISK, Free For Children Under 12
Iceland may be known for its ice, but its the fireworks Icelanders just can't
get enough of and what better place to show them off than in Iceland's
characteristically icy landscape? For the 13th year Vatnajökull's glacial la-
goon will glow with 150 candles and thirty minutes of fireworks when fire
meets ice. This collaboration between the Hornafjörður search and rescue
association, Jökulsárlón boat trips and the Vatnajökull is a spectacular
juxtaposition that increasingly attracts thousands of visitors each year. All
proceeds go to the Hornafjörður search and rescue association so we can
all appreciate Iceland's elements safely. AB
O U T SI D E
REYKJAVÍK
THE HOUSE AT EYRARBAKKI
Opening hours: May 15th - September 15th daily 11.00-18.00 or by an agreement
Tel: +354 483 1504 & +354 483 1082 | husid@husid.com | www.husid.com

The House at Eyrarbakki
Árnessýsla folk museum is located in Húsið,
the House, historical home of the Danish
merchants built in 1765. Húsið is one of the
oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful
monument of Eyrarbakki´s time as the
biggest trading place on the south coast.
Today one can enjoy exhibitions about the
story and culture of the region, famous piano,
shawl made out of human hair and the kings
pot, are among items. Húsið prides itself with
warm and homelike atmosphere.