Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.04.2012, Page 26

ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL,
FROM APRIL 17 - 22
11:00–17:00 Iceland’s Selement Inspired Art
Fih graders from Vesturbæjarskóli elementary school open an
exhibition of visual art that’s inspired by Iceland’s selement
years.
11:00–17:00 Fun Education
Don’t forget to drop by at the museum’s fun education room,
where you can try on costumes, listen to stories and play with
helmets, swords and shields. National Museum Of Iceland,
Suðurgata 41.
13:00–16:00 Knit Graffiti at The Ásmundarsafn
Sculpture Garden
Knit Graffiti by Auður Alfífa and Tinna Þóru- and Þorvaldsdóir
will be created in the garden. During the festival, school groups
and other interested are encouraged to come and witness the
work in progress and perhaps take part. Reykjavík Art Museum
– Ásmundarsafn.
14:00–16:30 Symbols and Textures
A collaboration between Háteigsskóli Primary School, Kampur
Youth Centre and the Reykjavík Art Museum. Students create a
collective work with objects from their own culture, in relation to
the work of Antoni Tapies. Guest are encouraged to participate.
Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir.
11:00–17:00 Þingvellir
Over the winter months, students at Reykjavik School of Visual
Art have contemplated the painting ‘Þingvellir’ by Þórarinn B.
Þorláksson, and made new pieces based on their observations.
The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15.
All day Fun at Frosti
A beading marathon and jewellery making will be in the forefront
at the Frosti community centre, while the book club ponders
literature that has to do with “fountains”. Frostaskjól
community centre, Frostaskjól 2.
All day The Culture of Children and Teenagers
Two storefronts on Laugavegur 84 display children’s rooms as
they looked in 1950-1960 and from 2000-2010. This fun exhibit
displays how things have changed through the decades.
Laugavegur 84.
08:00–15:00 Hávamál – Past and Present
Students of Ingunnarskóli have studied ‘Hávamál’, the Poetic
Edda, using artistic techniques to understand its relationship to
their own lives and communities. The insightful results of their
work are on display at the school. Ingunnarskóli, Maríubaugur 1.
09:00–20:00 Bíósprea Exhibit
This exhibit at grocery store Melabúðin features animations
created by sixth grade students of the nearby Melaskóli.
Melabúðin, Hagamelur 39.
12:00–18:00 Children at Play
Þorbjörg Pálsdóir’s sculptures are vivid and powerful. She is
best known for ‘The Dance’ (which can be seen by Perlan), but she
also created many sculptures of children.
Reykjavík City Hall.
12:00–17:00 Hijinx at Nýló
An exciting play area where you can enjoy playground
equipment, solve puzzles and jump around in a bouncing castle.
Saturday and Sunday, candyfloss, hot dogs, popcorn and
balloons will be for sale. Nýlistasafnið, Skúlagata 28.
TUESDAY APRIL 17
11:00–12:00 Children’s Cultural Festival Opening
Ceremony
Footlose fourth graders from Reykjavík elementary schools fill
Harpa. The kids will dance in the hallways of Harpa before
aending a concert with Ingó and Blár Opal in the Eldborg hall.
13:00 - 14:00 Fun Songs and Poems
The National Choir of Kindergarteners performs a programme
of songs accompanied by music school students from Tónskóli
Sigursveins and dancing from students from the Listdansskóli
Íslands school of dance. Come and sing along.
16:00–16:30 Swan Lake
Twenty-five students from the Iceland Ballet School of perform
act number two of the beautiful ballet, The Swan Lake. Harpa,
Austurbakki 2.
12:00–16:00 Whiling Centre at Mógilsá
Klébergsskóli in cooperation with Kátakot and the kindergarten
Berg stages a whiling centre, where participants can practice
and learn about whiling techniques and the various items one
can while out of wood. Mógilsá, Kjalarnes.
16:00–17:30 Crescendo – With Growing Strength
The kids of the Regnbogaland youth centre along with the
teenagers from youth club Fjörgyn and children of kindergarten
Sunnufold perform the art piece Crescendo, which is made up of
visual art, music and dancing. Gufunesbær, Hlaðan by
Gufunesvegur.
17:00–18:00 SVoM Concert in the Castle
Come visit the Hljómskáli, the tiny castle in
Hljómskálagarðurinn, examine various wind and percussion
instruments and listen to Skólahljómsveit Vesturbæjar og
Miðbæjar perform fun hits for everyone! Hljómskálinn,
Hljómskálagarðurinn.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18
13:30–14:40 Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Circus’
Chaplin assumes here the role of the tramp and accidentally
becomes a part of a circus act. He gains sudden popularity, which
leads to him participating in all sorts of circus escapades.
13:45–14:20 ‘The Red Balloon’
The movie tells the tale of a young boy that encounters a red
balloon that follows him to school, in the bus and through the
streets of Paris. Bíó Paradís, Hverfisgata 54.
16:00–18:00 Arthouse at Laugarnesskóli School
Families can participate in various workshops; subjects include
dancing, textiles, visual arts, theatre, carpentry, cooking and
science experiments. Laugarnesskóli, Kirkjuteigur 24.
16:00–19:00 The Wonders of the Beach Explored
We explore the wonders of the beach, its rocks, algae and small
shells, while we practice throwing rocks into the sea. Wearing
rubber-boots is advised, as well as bringing a small bag or a box
for the "treasures" you might find, and a magnifying glass.
Norðurkotsvör rock beach, (Llocated near the parking lot by
the Sigurjón Ólafsson sculpture museum, follow the asphalt
path to the right).
THURSDAY APRIL 19
(THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER)
10:00–17:00 Children and Animals
Children will present their pets to visitors in Fjölskyldu- og
húsdýragarðurinn and tell all about them (adults pay a discounted
entry fee today). Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn, Laugardalur.
11:00–15:00 Fun and Science
Science comes alive in a fun and interactive way at University of
Iceland’s Science Workshop. See experiments, magic mirrors,
puzzles, pendulums and much, much more!
11:00–13:00 and 13:00–15:00 Biophilia – A
Musicology Workshop for Families
Enter the magical world of science and music in a lively and
interactive manner. Create your own music in Björk’s magical
world. Háskólabíó Theatre, enter from Hagatorg.
11:00–15:00 Green Ice
Children can participate in various workshops run by Iceland
Academy of the Arts students, where they work with various
mediums using the ongoing Rúrí retrospective as a starting
point. National Gallery of Iceland, Fríkirkjuvegur 7.
11:00– 16:00 Creative Carpentry Workshop
Youth centre Kampur invites you to set your imagination free
doing carpentry, whiling playing and creating under the
guidance of its staff. Kjarvalsstaðir, Flókagata 24.
13:00–16:00 A Game Session with Spilavinir
Spilavinir’s (“Game Friends”) will teach children and grown ups
how to play a variety of popular board and card games. Kids,
parents and grandparents should join this fun event that brings
people of all ages together by playing family friendly board
games. Reykjavík City Hall.
13:00–17:00 Do You Want to Become a Fictional
Character?
Step inside ‘The Giant Book’, put together by 300 students at
Vesturbæjarskóli elementary school. The book contains hidden
images, poetry, texts, sound, messages, smell … and there is
also room for you! Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15.
13:00–15:00 Art Workshop
An art workshop for children of all ages where they can create
swords and shields, forge selement era style jewellery and
draw runes.
14:00–14:30 Rimmugýgur Vikings
Members of the Viking club Rimmugýgur stage an authentic
Viking fight and generally behave like proper Vikings.
15:00–15:45 Gilitru - Puppet Theatre
‘Gilitru’ an Icelandic puppet theatre play based on the classic
Icelandic folk tale of the horrid ogress and the peasant woman
who wished to escape her duties and responsibilities. The
National Museum, Suðurgata 41.
14:00–14:30 and 15:30–16:00 Fyrr var o¹ í koti
kᐠ– A Family Concert
Join us for a performance of songs based on poems and rhymes
from the collection ‘Vísnabókin’, first published in 1946, and
beloved by many generations of Icelandic children. Árbæjarsafn
Museum, Kistuhylur 4
14:00–14:45 and 15:30–16:15 Skýjaborg
– Cloud City
Skýjaborg is a dance performance for the youngest children,
where colours, movement, shapes and music engage them and
tell a story. The National Theatre, Hverfisgata 19.
14.00–15.00 LAUR And KARAOKE –
Contemporary Music for Curious Children
Reykjavík Chamber Orchestra will perform “LAUR”, receiving
their instructions from a computer screen. What is the
composer asking the musicians to do and what are the results?
The Orchestra also performs the piece “KARAOKE” along with
the kids, who get to participate and play some very unusual
instruments like carrots and balloons. Tjarnarbíó, Tjarnargata 12.
14:00–17:00 A Nature Walk by Lake Elliðavatn
A nice and easy stroll at a relaxed pace, first along the banks of
the lake and then into the forest. We will breathe the fresh air of
spring and listen to birds chirping, hug a tree and stroke some
flowers. Bring walking shoes, a snack and binoculars if you have a
pair. Elliðavatnsbærinn by Lake Elliðavatn in Heiðmörk
(Follow Route No. 1 going east/southwards, turn right
immediately aer Rauðhólar pseudo-craters, onto road 408
(towards Heiðmörk) and follow the road, aer a le turn in the
road, cross the narrow bridge and turn right on the path leading
to Elliðavatnsbær).
14:30– 16:00 The Icelandic Horse
What makes us a nation? Rider Begga Rist welcomes guests to
her stable, where she will talk about the Icelandic horse as a
source in the nation’s culture and reveals its talents and
specialties. Children can try their hand at riding the horses, too.
Hestaleigan, Surtlugata 3, Fjárborg.
FRIDAY APRIL 20
10:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:00 Earth Day – We are
the World
Children and employees of the kindergarten Gullborg celebrate
Earth Day with their spring exhibit, ‘We Are The World’. Gullborg,
Rekagrandi 14.
11:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00 Creation and Games
Open house at the kindergarten Sæborg, where the children
display their artful creations based on their work with various
themes. Sæborg, Starhagi 11.
14:00–16:00 Source
The children of the youth centre Skýjaborgir and the
kindergarten Dvergasteinn premiere a fascinating installation
project, Uppsprea (“Source”) that is a result of their
collaboration. Skýjaborgir, Vesturvallargata 10–12.
14:00–16:00 We are All Made of Iceland
The children of youth centre Frostheimar invite you to help them
create a map of Iceland by pasting a piece to the wall, creating a
‘collage’ of the country. Frostheimar, Frostaskjól 6.
17:00–20:00 Hike Mount Úlfarsfell
Enjoy a slow and leisurely group hike up to the top of Mt.
Úlfarsfell, taking in a beautiful view of the capital area. The hike
features an ascent of 295 metres. Bring walking shoes, a snack
and something to drink and some binoculars if you have them.
Hamrahlíð forest area parking.
SATURDAY APRIL 21
10:00–12:00 Guidance about Móðurmál –
Bilinguality
Gerður Gestsdóir will inform guests about Móðurmál (Mother
Tongue), the programme for bilingual children, and its
importance.
10.00–11.30 Móðurmál and Culture
The Spanish Móðurmál group presents games, wordplay and
lyrics for visitors to learn and enjoy.
10:00–12:00 Learn a Few Words of Russian...or
Spanish!
The children of the Móðurmál groups teach the guests to speak
and write a few words in Spanish or Russian and about famous
cartoon characters. Books and toys are also on site.
11:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:00 Marimba Workshop
Make music with the African marimbas while learning about the
instrument. The sessions culminate with the entire group playing
together. No musical skills needed. Hagaskóli, Fornhagi 1.
11:00–15:00 Fun and Science
Science comes alive in a fun and interactive way at University of
Iceland’s Science Workshop. See experiments, magic mirrors,
puzzles, pendulums and much, much more! Háskólabíó Theatre,
enter from Hagatorg.
11:00–13:00 and 13:00–15:00 Biophilia – A
Musicology Workshop
Enter the magical world of science and music in a lively and
interactive manner. Create your own music in Björk’s magical
world. The project’s goal is to integrate music, science and
technology in a novel way. Háskólabíó Theatre, enter from
Hagatorg.
12:00–6:00 Woolgathering – A Woollen Exhibit!
Learn about the wool working methods of yesteryear by testing,
tinkering and playing with the various items on display at this
playful exhibit! The Selement Exhibition, Aðalstræti 16.
13:00–13:40 Happiness Workshop – Drum Circle
Join in the drum circle and make a beat! No drum skills required,
just play your own way and enjoy harmonizing with others!
Reykjavík City Hall.
14:00–17:00 Happiness Workshop – Thank you
Notes
Write a Thank you note to someone in your life that deserves
one. The post office will deliver it for you, free of charge.
Reykjavík City Hall.
14:00–17:00 Happiness Workshop – The Fountain
of Happiness
A work of art created by children from the Kampur youth centre
entitled “Uppsprea hamingjunnar” (“The Fountain Of
Happiness”) will be unveiled. The piece entails performance art,
inviting you to share whatever makes you happy with the people
of Reykjavík. Reykjavík City Hall.
13:00–15:00 Children’s Photography Workshop
Children learn about and experiment with Cyanotype, one of the
earliest forms of photographic printing. At the end, the kids get
to take their own developed photos home! Reykjavík Museum
of Photography, Tryggvagata 15.
13:00–15:00 Got Money?
Find old, strange and funny coins in your grandparents’ drawers
and cupboards and bring them to the Children’s Library where
members of the Coin Collectors’ Association will tell you about
their histories and secrets. The Children’s Library, The Nordic
House, Sturlugata 5.
13:00 - 15:00 Lets Have Fun Together
Let’s dance, sing, make cras, read and enjoy ourselves in this
programme inspired by Polish, Spanish and Icelandic culture.
Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15.
13:00–16:00 Shorts by Teens at Bíó Paradís
View a selection of the best short films that teenagers have
been working on at their youth centres lately. Humour,
excitement and drama are well represented in these offerings!
Bíó Paradís, Hverfisgata 54.
13:00 - 17:00 Design for Children
View uniquely designed items for children. Wooden toys, pillows,
so beings and other fun things. Handverk og Hönnun,
Aðalstræti 10.
13:00–17:00 Children and Man’s Best Friend
Members of the Icelandic Kennel Club bring their dogs and teach
children the proper way to treat man’s best friend (adults pay a
discounted entry fee today). Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn,
Laugardalur.
14:00–14:45 and 15:30–16:15 Skýjaborg – Cloud City
Skýjaborg is a dance performance for the youngest children,
where colours, movement, shapes and music engage them and
tell a story. The National Theatre, Hverfisgata 19.
14.00–15.00 Classical Chamber Concert –
Pictures of Immortal Composers
Members of the Reykjavík Chamber Orchestra play classical
music. The kids get to watch the musicians up close, ask
questions and influence the concert’s progression. Why are
people still playing music by composers who lived hundreds of
years ago? And who were these guys, Bach, Mozart and
Beethoven? Iðnó, Vonarstræti 3
14:00–16:00 Baseball Heroes!
Members from the Base- and Soball Association of Reykjavík
teach about the basics of baseball. Learn about the equipment
needed—gloves, bats and balls, and try your hand at playing
some baseball. Hljómskálagarðurinn, by the playground
equipment.
14:00–16:00 Origami workshop
Björn Finnsson from Origami Iceland shows guests how to do
this Japanese paper art. Foldasafn library, by Fjörgyn.
15:00–16:30 America Concert
Students of Nýi tónlistarskólinn (music school) stage a theme
concert at the Nordic House, where an emphasis is placed on the
interplay of different groups of instruments. The Nordic House,
Sturlugata 5.
16:00–19:00 Make Sandcastles by Skarfakleur
Explore the wonders of a sand beach, practice shovelling sand
into a bucket and make a castle. We look at the various
formations of the large rock at the middle of the beach, stroke it
and feel the difference of each rock layer. Weather permiing,
we take off our shoes and socks and dance barefoot in the sand!
Rubber-boots are advised, a bucket and a shovel, a towel and an
extra pair of socks. Skarfakleur beach, by the Viðey ferry
parking lot.
SUNDAY APRIL 22
11:00–15:00 The Spring – By Nature
We connecting kids to the elements of nature; sun, earth, water
and fire. We make mini-greenhouses out of old jars, build
wooden sundials, BBQ on a bonfire and fish in the Lake
Elliðavatn. Guests can furthermore participate in an
entertaining scavenger hunt around the area. The house
Elliðavatnsbær, next to The Reykjavík Force Service in
Heiðmörk.
13:00–17:00 Children and Man’s Best Friend
Members of the Icelandic Kennel Club bring their dogs and
inform children about the proper way to treat man’s best friend
(adults pay a discounted entry fee today). Fjölskyldu- og
húsdýragarðurinn, Laugardalur.
13:00–14:30 and 15:30–17:00 Art Workshops for
Families
Join us for a graphic-, photograph- or an animation workshop at
the Myndlistarskólinn í Reykjavík (school of visual art).
Myndlistarskólinn í Reykjavík, Hringbraut 121.
CLOSING FESTIVAL AT LAUGARDALSLAUG
SWIMMING POOL:
13:30–16:00 Drum Circle
Join in the drum circle and make a beat! No drum skills required,
just play your own way and enjoy harmonizing with others!
14:00–14:15 Draumarraddir Norðursins Concert
The girl’s choir Draumaraddir norðursins sings a few beautiful
songs.
14:15–14:45 White Signal Concert
The band White Signal consists of young teenagers from
Reykjavík area. They recently had good success at Músíktilraunir
competition and promise to bring the fun to the pool!
14:45–15:00 Sirkús Íslands
Sirkús Íslands (“Iceland’s Circus”) entertains pool guests with
their many circus acts that are both foolhardy and fun! Expect
exciting stunts, great tricks and plenty of clowning around.
15:00–15:10 Rokkhljómsveit Íslands Concert
Rokkhljómsveit Íslands (“Iceland’s Rock Group”) is made up of
four ten year-old girls that rock out in style!
15:10–15:20 Sirkús Íslands
Ongoing fun with Sirkús Íslands.
15:20–15:30 Gymnastic Fun!
Kids from the Ármann gymnastics department display
unbelievable stunts by the pool.
15:30–16:00 Pollapönk Concert
Pollapönk play their children’s songs and whip the pool crowd
into a frenzy! Laugardalslaug, Laugardal.
14:00–15:00 Children’s Yoga
Yoga and meditation for children of all ages, as well as hearty
mantra singing, led by the staff of kindergarten Sælukot.
Reykjavík City Hall.
15:00–16:00 Dance –“Ísland er land þi”
Students of the JSB contemporary school of dance perform
dance pieces from the show “Ísland er land þi”. Reykjavík City
Hall.
16:00 –17:00 Dream Voices of the North – Girl
Choir Concert
This concert by the girl’s choir Dream Voices Of The North will
feature celebrated and beautiful songs from all over the world,
as well as some popular numbers from Disney movies.
Reykjavík City Hall.
14.00–15:00 Family Workshop – SPLASH
Dancer/art teacher Sigrún Guðmundsdóir leads children in an
exploration of how water may be used to create. National
Gallery of Iceland, Fríkirkjuvegur 7.
14.00–14:30 Hiphop Heat – All ages!
Try hiphop dancing with Natasha! Great beats and fresh music!
14:30–15:00 Breakdancing Madness – All Ages!
Breakdancing has never been as popular with boys and girls!
Awesome music with a so beat, this is something all kids
should try!
15:00–15:30 Zumba – Especially for Kids!
Eva Suto brings us Kid’s Zumba. It’s new, refreshing and
fun—and great exercise!
16:00–16:30 Afro Dancing for Kids
Sandra Erlingsdóir teaches kids how to dance afro. Fresh new
music, lots of dancing and excitement.
Kramhúsið, Skólavörðustígur 12 (Walk in through
Bergstaðarstræti).
14:00–16:00 Sönglist Fun With Music
Students from the Sönglist, singing and drama school, take the
stage and entertain with their singing, dancing and theatrics. Fun
times for all! Tjarnarbíó, Tjarnargata 12.
14:00–16:00 Comic-Strip Workshop
Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóir, illustrator, musician and artist,
moderates a comic-strip workshop. Kids learn the basics in
structuring and creating comic-strips, with reference to the
work of Erró. Reykjavík Art Museum, Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17.
14:00–17:00 A Giant Love Story
A play for children based on a story by Guðrún Helgadóir and
adapted for the stage by Pétur Eggerz. Aerwards there will be
a workshop where the children can make their own troll
costumes and play games. Gerðuberg Cultural Centre,
Gerðuberg 3-5.
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