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EVENTS
TUESDAYS FOR 6 WEEKS
STARTING 12 FEBRUARY
Winnipeg, MB: No Worries Meditation
Class. Instructor Erika Goodman has been
teaching yoga and meditation for over 20
years, is a Reflexologist and Educational
Assistant. Calm and open, she creates a
safe space for optimum relaxation. Classes
at Sundragon Studios, 3141 Portage Ave.
Register: Erika Goodman 204-583-6631,
erikagimli@hotmail.com. $60 for 6 wks
or $ 15 drop-in fee. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. All
levels class, explores numerous styles of
meditation to enhance personal wellness.
Expect to sit, lie, and even stand during
guided meditations to calm the body,
soften the mind, and open to a stronger
connection with spirit. Dress comfortably.
Bring a yoga mat.
EVERY 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY
Winnipeg, MB: The Nordic Knitters semi-
monthly meetings of the Scandinavian
Cultural Centre, 764 Erin St. All knitter’s are
welcome to bring whatever project you’re
knitting, especially any project that you
might be having difficulty with, instructor
Kelly Hinds. All skill levels welcome. $5 per
session, in support of L-H. 7 pm. All levels of
knitting expertise are welcome.
SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
TGIF SPEAKERS SERIES
Winnipeg, MB: TGIF dinner and speaker
series, fourth Friday of the month. Open to
the public. The full buffet dinner, catered
by Bonne Cuisine, $17.50 (cash/cheque;
cash bar). Doors 5:30 pm with dinner at
6, followed by the speaker at around 7:15
pm. 764 Erin St. Reservations requested:
sccreservations@shaw.ca or 204-744-
8047. (Include name, phone, number of
adults, age of children in party).
The next TGIF dinner is 22 February.
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic Canadian Frón's
annual Icelandic social. Scandinavian
Cultural Centre, 764 Erin St. 7 - 12. $12
adults, $5 for 16 and under. Raffles, prizes.
Featuring Sól James, with opening act
Shae Johnson, Randi Johnson. Locally
brewed craft beer from Brazen Hall Kitchen
and Brewery. Photo booth. Social lunch: 11
pm. Tickets: Guy Johnson shoreline82@
gmail.com, text 204-447-5489 or call 204-
487-4177; or facebook DM – Icelandic
Canadian Frón.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY 16, 17 FEBRUARY
Burnaby, BC: Nordic Art and Photography
show and sale 11 am - 4 pm. Opening
reception 11:30 am Sat, please RSVP. Coffee
and light lunch, noon - 3 pm. Scandinavian
Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Entry
forms: www.scandinaviancentre.org. or
RSVP 604-522-4567 or sonjabusch@
hotmail.com. A Force in Nature at 7 pm.
27 FEBRUARY TO 3 MARCH
Reykjavík, Iceland: Reykjavík Food and
Fun Festival. www.foodandfun.is/.
FRIDAY 1 MARCH
Gimli, MB: Celebrate Icelandic Beer Day,
6-10 pm. Gimli Rec Centre Curling Club.
Fundraiser for L-H. Entertainment, gift
shop, Icelandic beer. Tickets $15 includes
hot dogs, sweets. Tickets: L-H 204-284-
5686 or www.lh-inc.ca/shop2.
SUNDAY 3 MARCH
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic Canadian Frón
hosts Sundday brunch at the Scandinavian
Centre. 764 Erin St. 10:30 - 1 pm. $15 adults,
$7.50 children 8-12, under age 7 free.
Reservations requested sccreservations@
shaw.ca or 204-774-8047 (include name,
phone number, number of adults and age
of children in party and time of arrival).
22 TO 24 MARCH
Akureyri, Iceland: Iceland Winter Games
2019. www.icelandwintergames.com/.
3 - 7 APRIL
Reykjavík, Iceland: Iceland Writers
Retreat. www.icelandwritersretreat.com.
WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL
Burnaby, BC: Icelandic Canadian Club
of BC Annual General Meeting. 7 pm.
Scandinavian Centre. 6540 Thomas St.
Contact Norman Eyford, President, for info
neyford@dccnet.com, 778-846-1894.
SUNDAY 5 MAY
Ottawa ON: Friends of Iceland Annual
General Meeting. Ambassador’s Residence,
540 Old Prospect Road, 3 pm.
EXHIBITS
15 FEBRUARY TO 1 MAY
Gimli,MB: On the Trail of the Monarch
Butterfly will be presented at the New
Iceland Heritage Museum. On the Trail of
the Monarch Butterfly features breathtaking
photographs, as well as the 60-minute
movie documentary Papalotzin – The Flight
of the Monarch Butterfly screened at 11
am, 1 and 3 pm Mon - Fri; 1 and 3 pm Sat
and Sun. A number of educational activities
and crafts are also available to help raise
awareness to the conservation issues
facing Monarch butterflies. 94 – 1st Ave.
204-642-4001.
THROUGH 3 MARCH
Winnipeg, MB: Vikings of the First World
War: Icelandic Canadians in Service at the
Manitoba Museum commemorating the
100th anniversary of the end of the First
World War. 190 Rupert Ave.
THROUGH 31 MARCH
Winnipeg, MB: Nice Women Don’t Want
the Vote, an exhibition developed by the
Manitoba Museum to commemorate the
100th anniversary of Manitoba women
winning the right to vote on January 28,
1916. 190 Rupert Ave.
THROUGH 14 APRIL 2019
Seattle, WA: The Nordic Museum exhibit:
The Vikings Begin. An exhibit of Viking-age
collections from the Uppsala University in
Sweden. 2655 NW Market St. Tue, Wed, Fri
- Sun 1- 5 pm. Thu 10 - 8 pm. Closed Mon.
23 FEBRUARY TO 8 JUNE
New York, NY: Scandinavia House exhibit
– Nordic Impressions: Contemporary Art
from Åland, Denmark, Finland, Greenland,
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
This new exhibition brings together a wide
array of artistic expressions – paintings,
drawings, photographs, installations, films,
and videos – that reflect the rich diversity
and global character of Nordic art. Curated
by Phillips Collection Chief Curator and
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs Klaus
Ottmann, the exhibition features works by
internationally acclaimed artists such as
Olafur Eliasson, Katrín Sigurdardóttir, Ragnar
Kjartansson, and Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir/
Shoplifter from Iceland, and many more
Nordic artists. Drawn from a larger survey
at the Phillips Collection in the fall of 2018,
this exhibition comes from the work of
the multi-year Nordic Cultural Initiative, a
collaboration between the Phillips Collection
and the Washington, D.C.-based embassies
of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and
Sweden, launched in 2014 to promote
the wealth of Nordic artistic talent. Free.
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. 212-779-
3587. Scandinaviahouse.org.
ICELANDIC CLASSES
MONDAYS 28 JANUARY TO 25 MARCH
Toronto, ON: Icelandic Canadian Club of
Toronto's Icelandic Classes resume. Eight
classes (no classes on Family Day 18 Feb).
7 pm $80 for ICCT members, $95 for non-
members. Payment must be received on or
before the first class. Book online at icct.
info. gaileinarsonmccleery@gmail.com.
TUESDAYS FROM 26 FEBRUARY
Burnaby, BC: Icelandic Canadian Club
of BC Ianguage lessons. Scandinavian
Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St.
Language Instructors: Gunnar Hansson,
Edda Langworth. 7-9 pm. 8 classes with
one or more "off" weeks for one or both
groups due to scheduling constraints at the
SCC, spring break, etc., but lessons will be
completed by end of April. Two groups, Level
1, beginners group, and Level 2, a more
advanced group. If interested, email Gunnar
at gunnarhans@gmail.com or call 604-351-
3945. $60/person. Everyone welcome.
TUESDAYS 15 JANUARY TO 19 MARCH
WINNIPEG, MB: The Icelandic Canadian
Frón is offering three levels of Icelandic
classes at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre,
764 Erin St. Registration at start of classes.
10-week session: $50 for members, $55
non-members. Classes start at 6:30 pm.
Contact Kendra at kensuloa@mts.net.
WEDNESDAYS
Gimli, MB: Gimli's 'Kaffitíma' weekly 3 pm
conversational Icelandic sessions are now
being held at the Gimli Waterfront Centre,
Johnson Hall (except when the hall is
otherwise booked). If you are planning to
attend, verify the location with Valdine at
204 642-4782.
THURSDAYS 7 FEBRUARY - 11 APRIL
Gimli, MB: Icelandic Language Classes at
the New Iceland Heritage Museum, Lady of
the Lake Theatre. 10 weeks. 7 - 8:30 pm.
$40. Member price $20. Register in person
at the museum. Please feel free to call if
you have any questions: 204-642-4001,
nihm@mymts.net.
SATURDAYS TWICE MONTHLY
Edmonton, AB: The Icelandic Canadian Club
of Edmonton, ICCE Kaffi Rabb (Coffee Chat)
Icelandic Language and Culture Classes.
All ability levels welcome. Free admission.
Native-speaking Icelandic teachers. Feb
9 & 23; Mar 9 & 16. 11 am - 1 pm, ICCE
Library, 15212 117 Ave. Register by email
(erla135@gmail.com) or on our Facebook
Group (ICCE Kaffi Rabb).
INLNA 100TH CONVENTION
16 TO 19 MAY
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic Canadian Frón is
proud to host the 100th INLNA Convention
at the Fairmont Hotel. Honour, Celebrate,
Build! Come and celebrate this Icelandic
National League of North America
milestone in the city where it all began.
Registration form available on L-H website:
lh-inc.ca. Early bird rate until 28 Feb. $225.
Room rate only $119 plus tax/night at the
Fairmont Hotel. Reserve toll- free 1- 800-
257- 7544, quote event booking number:
Iceland 0519. We have a great program in
the making. Details so far:
Thu 16 May: 3 - 6 pm – welcome delegates
and registration. 7 pm – meet and greet.
Sat 18 May: 6 pm – gala dinner.
Sun 19 May: although not part of the regular
program the following will be offered. 9 am
- 2 pm – bus tour ‘Icelandic Winnipeg.’ 2 -
4 pm – Icelandic Roots Workshop. Details:
https://icfron.ca/convention/.
FILM
THE DONALD K. JOHNSON INLNA FILM
SCREENING PROGRAM
THE FILM SELECTION FOR 2019
– A FORCE IN NATURE
A documentary about Jóhann Eyfells, a 93
year-old Icelandic sculptor living in Texas,
and the forces that have shaped his life
from his early years in Iceland, the land
of fire and ice, to his professional life as
an artist. Starring Jóhann Eyfells, created
and directed by Hayden de Maisoneuve
Yates, with Vishwanand Shetti as editor
and co-producer. www.facebook.com/
AForceInNature/.This whole film series is
made possible by a generous donation from
Donald K. Johnson, O.C., who has sponsored
it since its inception 7 years ago.
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Burnaby, BC: The Icelandic Canadian Club
of BC will be showing the film at 7 pm. We
are working together with the Scandinavian
Cultural Society who are hosting an Art
and Photo Show that day. Scandinavian
Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St.
TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Gimli, MB: The Gimli Icelandic Canadian
Society (Gimli INL) and the New Iceland
Heritage Museum will be showing the film
at 7 pm at the Lady of the Lake Theatre in
the museum. 94 – 1st Ave. 204-642-4001.
MONDAY 18 MARCH
Winnipeg, MB: The Icelandic Canadian Frón
screening at 7 pm at the Cinematheque
Theatre. 304 - 100 Arthur St.
FRIDAY 5 APRIL
Calgary, AB: Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club
of Calgary screening will be at 7 pm. River
Park Church, 3818-14 A St. SW.
NORDIC NIGHTS FILM SERIES
Toronto, ON: Nordic Nights film screening
program returns to the Icelandic Canadian
Club of Toronto.
Tue 26 Feb: Icelandic film. Join us
for a screening of director Ása Helga
Hjörleifsdóttir’s darling of the 2017 TIFF
The Swan (Svanurinn). A wayward nine-
year-old girl is sent to the countryside to
work and mature, but finds herself instead
deeply entangled in a drama she can hardly
grasp. – IMDB
Tue 26 Mar: Finnish film
School of Image Arts, Ryerson University,
Room 307, 122 Bond St. Wheelchair
accessible. Doors 6 pm, film 6:30 pm,
along with a student film from the
recent Film Workshop in Iceland. Free
but donations gratefully received to fund
Rights Payment. Sponsored by ICCT,
School of Image Arts, Ryerson University
and Finnish Consulate in Toronto.
28 FEBRUARY TO 10 MARCH
Reykjavík, Iceland: Stockfish film festival.
stockfishfestival.is.
MUSIC
THURSDAY 7 MARCH
New York, NY: Icelandic cellist Geirþrúður
Anna Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Tomomi
Sato join us for a performance of works by
Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff.
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, 10016,
212-779-3587.
ÞORRABLÓT
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Chicago, IL: The Icelandic Association of
Chicago Þorrablót 2019, 6 pm. The Swedish
American Museum. Guests of honour:
Ambassador Geir H. Haarde and spouse,
Inga Jóna Þórðardóttir. The Swedish
American Museum is in Andersonville.
www.icelandchicago.org for detailed info.
We expect a sell out, no tickets at door.
New master chef from Iceland this year,
Haraldur Örn Hannesson or Halli. Musician
Sveinbjörn Grétarsson or Bjössi greifi. MC
Bud Porter. Bring cash for raffle tickets
and prizes like a $500 gift certificate from
Icelandair, Icelandic art work, and more.
SATURDAY 2 MARCH
Burnaby, BC: The Icelandic Canadian Club
of British Columbia cordially invites you to
þorrablót. Cocktail hour 6 pm, dinner 7
pm. Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas
St. Our menu includes hangikjöt and other
Icelandic foods. No host bar. Semi-formal.
$40, 18 years and under: $25. Tickets
online at icelandicclubbc.ca/thorrablot
and can be paid using PayPal; or contact
Joan Christensen, joan.f.christensen@
gmail.com or 604- 737-6967. All ticket
orders can be paid in advance by PayPal, or
sending a cheque to the Icelandic Canadian
Club of BC, Scandinavian Centre or paid at
the door on 2 Mar., cash/cheques only.
Reserve by AM of 28 Feb. No ticket sales at
door. All tables will be reserved.
Edmonton, AB: The Icelandic Canadian
Club of Edmonton Þorrablót celebration
dinner. 5 pm. Dutch Canadian Centre,
13312 142 St NW. Ticket sales online at
iccedm.org or contact Pat at 780-922-
5061 for mail-in information.
SATURDAY 16 MARCH
Bloomington, MN: Join Minnesota
Icelanders to celebrate Thorri, the
Midwinter Feast. 5 pm social hour, 5:30 pm
dinner. Music, comedy, friends, good food.
Surpises: 2019 Honorary Members named.
Minnesota Hall of Immigrant Families.
Iceland Air ticket raffle, silent auction.
The Knights of Colombus, 1114 American
Boulevard W. Reservation deadline: Mon.
18 Feb. Chair: Steingrimur Steinolfson,
952-881-3326. or SIcelander@aol.com.
SATURDAY 6 APRIL
Toronto, ON: Þorrablót 2019. The Latvian
Centre, 4 Credit Union Dr. East of the Don
Valley Parkway. Free parking. Early bird
price for members: adults $65, children
12 & under $20, students 13-24 $30. Non-
members: adults $90, children 12 & under
$35, students 13-24 $40. Price after Feb.23:
members: adults $80, children 12 & under
$25, students 13-24 $35. Non-members:
adults $125, children 12 & under $45,
students 13-24 $50. No event day ticket
sales. Always a sell-out, order tickets early,
bring the whole family. www.icct.info.
SATURDAY 13 APRIL
Ottawa ON: Friends of Iceland Þorrablót.
New Edinburgh Park Field House, 203
Stanley Ave. 6 pm.
LITERATURE
THURSDAYS
Lestrarfélagið Gleym-mér-ei
23rd year / Founded in 1996
Winnipeg, MB: Icelandic Collection
University of Manitoba. Elizabeth Dafoe
Library. 5:30 pm except May – 4:30 pm.
Icelandic Collection 3rd floor. Everyone
welcome. If further info required contact:
Linda F. Sigurdson Collette – silverflash@
shaw.ca.
28 Feb: Cabal of the Westford Knight –
David Brody. Templars at the Newport
Tower / New England.
28 Mar: Woman at 1,000 Degrees –
Hallgrímur Helgason. Epic narrative of war,
loss, desire, survival.
18 Apr: Hrafnkel’s Saga and Other Stories
– 7 stories of pastoral society Iceland and
royal courts of Norway and Denmark.
30 May: Song of Batoche – Maia Caron.
1885 resistance, hidden history behind
Riel and Gabriel Dumont (Icelanders’
involvement). Please note: 4:30 pm.
24 TO 27 APRIL
Reykjavík, Iceland: Reykjavík
International Literary Festival. Details:
www.bokmenntahatid.is/en.
Events
Literature
Exhibits
Film
Cabal of the Westford Knight –
Templars at the Newport Tower
by David S. Brody
This is the first of 7 books in the
Templars in America series. It introduces
14th century exploration of America by
the vestiges of the Knights Templar,
in the person of Prince Henry Sinclair,
who was Norse on his mother's side
and Scottish on his father's. Attorney
Cameron Thorn is thrust into a bloody
tug-of-war involving secret societies,
treasure hunters and keepers of the
secrets of the Jesus bloodline. Joined
by Amanda, an enchanting British
researcher with secrets of her own, Cam
races around New England with only
two choices – unravel the 600 year-
old mysteries encoded in the ancient
artifacts, or die trying. A modern-day
adventure/mystery based on artifacts
left by Prince Henry Sinclair and the
Templar Knights during a secret mission
to North America in 1398. Research
wrapped in a fast-paced thrill ride.
Music
INL Convention
Icelandic classes
Þorrablót