Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.08.2014, Blaðsíða 56

Flóra
Hafnarstræti 90, Akureyri | Aug 30 - Oct 4 11:00 | ISK Free!
OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
Akureyravaka
The equivalent of Reykjavík's culture
night, Akureyravaka ("Akureyri
Wake") sees the whole town come
alive with concerts, art exhibits, poetry
readings and other special events. You
won't have to go far to see something
extraordinary, and in most cases, free.
August 29-31
Akureyri Backpackers
Heflarnir / Helgi og hljóðfæraleikara-
rnir / Buxnaskjóni.
There is a rock concert in the hostel's
port.
August 29 at 20:00
Græni Hatturinn
Blúsbræður
Blues and soul music by the
Bluesbrothers. Admission: 2,500 ISK.
August 29 at 22:00
Vök / Fufanu / Mafama
Iceland Airwaves and Græni Hatturinn
are putting on a show featuring VÖK,
Fufanu and Mafama.
August 30 at 21:00
Ljótu Hálfvitarnir
The energetic Ljótu Hálfvitarnir ("The
Ugly Half-Wits") will be playing a live
show.
September 5 & 6, 22:00
HOF
Ragnheiður Gröndal, Hjalti Jónsson,
Lára Jóhannesdóttir, Daníel Þor-
steinsson & Óskar Pétursson
This troupe invites the people of
Akureyri to join them in a sing-along
concert.
August 29 at 19:30
Hvanndalsbræður
These brothers-in-soul perform
the kind of happy pop that is easily
enjoyable.
August 30 at 23:30
Listagilið
Mafama / Blues Brothers / Amaba
Dama
This diverse lineup of dance music,
blues and reggae is sure to get people
moving.
August 30 at 20:30
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 bazaar,
a bonfire and more, all whilst a group
OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 11
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
Mary’s first exhibit consists of textile work mixed with other medi-
ums like embroidery and weaving. It is reflective of her life, primar-
ily her great interest in nature. An example of this is in a piece
that looks like the lovechild of a wheel and a dream catcher, the
result of which is a wooden circle with strings and patterns for the
spokes and centre. Maybe this cute little chimera will ward off bad
dreams about wheels—you might still suffer from a recurring car-
crash dream, but you’ll know the tires will escape unscathed. AH
of talented young artists provide a
selection of interesting new works.
Runs until September 2
Fukl
Fukl is a series of performances and an
ongoing exhibition based on the work
of Canadian artist Angela Rawlings,
a.k.a. a.rawlings. ‘Fukl’ comes from the
combination of the Icelandic words
for bird (“fugl”) and magic (“kukl”).
The exhibition Includes work done
by writers, musicians and artists
including Gestur Guðnason, Kari Ósk,
Grétudóttir and Kristín Eiríksdóttir
and takes the audience through a
journey spanning etymological and
taxonomical threads found in magic,
birds, constriction/restriction, throats
and more.
Runs until September 2
Húsavík
Húsavík Whale Museum
In the 1,600 m2 exhibition space, you
will find skeletons of many species of
whales and fascinating information
about these large mammals.
On permanent display
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
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
East Iceland Heritage Museum
The museum has a collection of some
15,000 items from the East of Iceland,
some dating back to the middle ages.
The museum’s exhibition consists of
objects from the old rural society in
East Iceland, i.e. before 1900, when
every household had to be self-
sufficient with tools, food and clothing.
On display are tools related to hunting,
crafts, food production, clothing and
various aspects of daily life, hygiene,
hobbies, morals and values.
On permanent display
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
Skaftfell
Róró
Group exhibitions and events with
thirty local and international visual
artists who are in active contact
with the town Seyðisfjörður and
the Skaftfell center. The works are
exhibited in the gallery as well as
various sites and venues throughout
the town.
Runs until October 5
Organic bistro
EST 2006
Tryggvagata 11,Volcano house
Tel:511-1118
Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00
www.fishandchips.is
Damn Right It’s Beautiful
'Something beautiful' by Mary Ruth Dýrfjörð