Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.08.2014, Qupperneq 68

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
Ein Með Öllu
A festival providing something for
everyone, Ein Með Öllu features live
bands such as Dúndurfréttir, discos
and activities for the little ‘uns. A fun-
filled day is sure to be had.
August 2-5
Akureyri Backpackers
Andri Kristins
One of Iceland's hippest hostels hosts
Andri Kristins for this edition of their
Live Music Wednesdays series. Join
them on what's sure to be a pleasantly
laid-back night.
August 13 at 21:00
Una Stef
Akureyri Backpackers plays host to
promising young Icelandic singer
Una Stef. Touring around Iceland
for the release of her latest album,
'Songbook,' her soulpop/R&B is
perfect for Backpackers' laid-back
setting. Don't miss the chance to see
the woman often described as "the
Icelandic Alicia Keys" in this intimate
setting.
August 14 at 21:00
Flóra
Creation
Artist Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir’s visual
art exhibition focuses on addressing
taboos such as women’s exploration
of their libido and how they too see
themselves from the male gaze.
Expect to see genitalia from a different
point of view.
Runs until August 16
Græni Hatturinn
Dúndurfréttir
Don't miss the chance to see one of
Iceland's top classic rock cover bands.
If you're in the mood to jam out to
some Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin
covers, mosey on over.
August 1 at 22:00
Retro Stefson
One of Iceland's top young groups,
Retro Stefson has quickly developed
a reputation for putting on a killer
live show. Their eclectic euro-disco
integrates latin grooves and utilizes
top-notch live instrumentation.
August 2 at 22:00
Kaleo
Icelandic country, you say? With
American country, blues, and classic
rock influences, Kaleo's songs may
sound like a bunch of covers, but they
aren't we swear!
August 3 at 23:00
Pétur Ben
The 5-piece Icelandic indie rock band
bring their tough tunes to Akureyri at
one of Iceland’s finest music venues.
August 14 at 22:00
Listagilið
Icelandic Contemporary Portraits -
Character Descriptions In The 21st
Century
During the show you can see how
70 artists have struggled with the
concept of the portrait from the last
century through the present day.
Among the artists who have works in
the exhibition are Ragnar Kjartansson,
Kristin Gunnlaugsdóttir, Sigurðardóttir
Þórarinsdóttir and Aðalheiður S.
Eysteinsdóttir. It is open every day
except Mon. 10-17. Admission is free.
Runs Until August 17
Five Decades Of Graphic Design
Gísli B. Björnsson has pioneered
graphic design in Iceland, establishing
his own advertising agency and
running the graphic design course
at Iceland's old art school which has
since been amalgamated into the
Iceland Academy of the Arts.
Runs Until August 10
O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK AUGUST 1 TO 14
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
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Summer opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 to 22:00
Real Mudrid
Mýrarboltinn (Swamp Soccer Championship)
Ísafjörður
August 1 to 3 | ISK 10,000 to register
Do you like your football to be slippery, muddy, casual, and heavily influ-
enced by alcohol? Are late-night parties featuring some of Iceland’s best
bands and DJs your thing? How about “the biggest campfire in Iceland”
with the beautiful Westfjords as a backdrop, does that do anything for
you? If so, then run, don’t walk, to Ísafjörður for this year’s European
Swamp Soccer Championship. Sign up a team, or simply go and watch—
there’s fun to be had for everyone. Performances include rapper Emmsjé
Gauti, math rockers Agent Fresco, art-rock band Mammút, and many
more. Whether you’re a pro or just an average Joe, head to Mýrarboltinn
and prepare to get Messi. TC
Hjalteyri
The Factory
Kunstschlager At The Factory
Join Kunstschlager for a 'carnival
fiesta' at an abandoned herring
factory-cum-cultural centre in the
pearl of the north, Hjalteyri. Expect
installations, video, BBQs, a bazar, a
bonfire and more, all whilst a group
of talented young artists provide a
selection of interesting new works.
August 2 to September 2
Mývatn
Sigurgeir's Bird Museum
The collection includes almost all of
Iceland's birds along with some 100
different types of eggs. The museum
educates about birds, the ecology of
Lake Mývatn and how locals utilised
water in their everyday lives.
On permanent display
Sauðarkrókur
Gæran
Gæran is an annual music festival
taking place in rural Borgarmýri. Bands
playing will include Kiriyama Family,
Úlfur Úlfur, Johnny And The Rest,
Una Stef, Boogie Trouble, Dimma,
Reykjavíkurdætur, Skúli Mennski and
more.
August 14 to 16
Skagafjörður
The Glaumbær Farm
The farm was functional until 1947,
and opened as an exhibition space in
1952. The old turf farmhouse forms
the backdrop for exhibitions focusing
on rural life in 18th and 19th century
Iceland.
On permanent display
East Iceland
Egilsstaðir
Eskifjörður
Randulff's Sjóhús
This beautifully preserved 1890s
sea house is now a museum with
several items on display that show the
atmosphere of East Iceland during the
time that herring fishing really took off
in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Runs until August 31
Seyðisfjörður
Skaftafell Centre for Visual Art
Tvísöngur
The site-specific sound sculpture
by German artist Lukas Kühne, is
embedded in the mountainside
above the town, in a quiet area with a
breathtaking view of the fjord. It offers
an acoustic sensation that can be
explored and experimented with.
On Permanent Display
Stöðvarfjörður
Petra's Stone Collection
In the small fjord of Stöðvarfjörður
there is a collection of rare rocks and
minerals, most of which have been
collected by Petra Sveinsdóttir from
the surrounding area. Her wonder
Organic bistro
EST 2006
Tryggvagata 11,Volcano house
Tel:511-1118
Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00
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