Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.09.2014, Síða 56

OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK
North Iceland
Akureyri
Listagilið
Hotel Terminus
In Victor Ocares’s new exhibit,
he plays with concepts such
as uncertainty and knowledge,
wondering if they are as clear cut as
they sound, or whether they intersect
with one another. Victor’s works
are usually influenced by a blend of
mysticism, philosophy and science,
and in this exhibition he shows all
three through a series of audio,
sculpture and visual art pieces.
Runs until October 5
Græni Hatturinn
Baggalútur
Baggalútur are a comedy musical
group that perform original and
farcical covers.
September 19 at 20:00
Stebbi and Eyfi
Stefán Hilmarsson and Eyjólfur
Kristjánsson have collaborated for a
long time even though they have been
associated with different acts. They
will play from their 2011 album ‘Fleiri
notalegar ábreiður‘ along with others
hits from their career.
September 20 at 22:00
HOF
Bat Out Of Hell
An Icelandic group of musicians
performs songs from the Meatloaf
album of the same title, and numerous
other pieces by songwriter Jim
Steinman such as “Total Eclipse Of
The Heart,” “Holding Out For A Hero”
and “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now.”
September 20 at 17:00, 20:00
and 23:00
Bó & Bubbi
Celebrated pop and folk artists
Björgvin Halldórsson and Bubbi
Morthens are performing together
various material from days gone by.
September 13 at 20:00 and
23:00
OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK SEPTEMBER 12 - 25
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
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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
Who would cover Iron Maiden’s “Run to the hills” and replace the
lyrics with Christmas ones? Why, Baggalútur would! And they are
making their way up North, with various new tunes to entertain the
crowds. The band interprets original, popular Icelandic songs and
international hits from various genres and replaces the lyrics (not
always but mostly) with farcical ones, or intellectual debates about
the state of the nation. The name is connected with the digital
online Icelandic magazine Baggalútur which has extremely cynical
and critical content consisting of ironic and sarcastic articles, as
well as imaginary interviews. SV
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
Skriðuklaustur
The Institute of Gunnar Gunnarsson
runs a museum focusing on the
writer Gunnar Gunnarsson and his
home. The house was built in 1939
and is one of Iceland's most valuable
buildings which was donated to the
Icelandic nation in 1948. Nearby are
the ruins of a 16th century monastery,
Skriðuklaustur, which now offer
small exhibitions on the culture of
East Iceland as well as guided tours
through the ruins.
On permanent display
Sláturhúsið Cultural Centre
This Is What The Kids Want To See
This exhibit demonstrates the value of
well made illustrations by showcasing
numerous great examples from
Icelandic children's books. The 26
artists featured are also competing for
this year's illustration award.
Runs until September 27
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
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
www.fishandchips.is
Farcical Covers To Crack You Up
Baggalútur
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September
Græni Hatturinn
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri | 20:00 | 3,500 ISK