Programme of events 2012
Exhibitions that started in 2011...
18 August – 22 June
Stone – scissors - paper and the keys of heaven
An exhibition in the Collectors’ Corner.
Collectors: Axel Kaaber, Guðrún Guðmundsdóttir, Helga Hansdóttir, Herdís Helgadóttir, Petra Sveinsdóttir and Sigurdís Björk Baldursdóttir.
Curator: Þórunn Elísabet Sveinsdóttir
12 November – 8 January
Pearls
Magdalena Margrét Kjartansdóttir exhibits woodcuts, linocuts and printing on Japanese paper. The subject matter is a mélange of poetry and reality: the female body from childhood to the last moments.
12 November – 8 January
Proverbs in Focus
Focus, an amateur photographers’ society, exhibits photos that are based on Icelandic proverbs.
23 November – 15 January
Óbið
Bjarnheiður Bjarnadóttir og Óli Róbert Hediddeche exhibit acrylics and oil paintings in the cafeteria.
Two artists take part; some of the works are joint productions.
4 December – 22 January
Vanished world
Exhibition of acrylic and mixed-media works by Magnús Halldórsson in the Boginn exhibition area.
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JANUARY
4 and 6 January
Iðunn, the traditional poetry society
Practice session, Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
Society meeting Friday starting at 8 p.m.
18 January at 8 p.m.
Philosophical coffee session - Good | Evil
Supervision: Gunnar Hersveinn
Special guest: Þórdís Elva Þorvaldsdóttir.
22 January - 15 April
Cut and dried
Guðný Guðmundsdóttir exhibits her colorful worlds of collages in the Gerðuberg cafeteria.
22 January at 2 p.m.
Langafi prakkari
A play for children. In icelandic.
Admission: isk. 2.000.- The Possible Theatre / www.moguleikhusid.is.
25 January at 8 p.m.
Literary coffee session - Bad men and shady women
Ingvi Þór Kormáksson talks about detective stories of past and present.
29 January at 2 p.m.
Dimmalimm - The Presentation of the Icelandic Illustrators' Award
for the best illustrated children's book of the year 2011.
29 January - 1 April
This is what children like!
Illustrations in Icelandic children's books published in the year 2011.
FEBRUARY
1 February at 8 p.m.
Handicraft and coffee session - Knit graffiti and crochet techniques
Supervision: Tinna Þórudóttir Þorvaldsdóttir
1 and 3 February
Iðunn, the traditional poetry society
Practice session, Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
Society meeting Friday starting at 8 p.m.
4 February - 1 April
Glittering firn
An exhibition of works by Páll Guðmundsson, sculptor and artist, dedicated to the late author, Thor Vilhjálmsson.
5 February at 4 p.m.
Swing for Sergey
A release concert by Trio Vadim Fyodorov.
Admission: ISK 2000
5 February - 15 April
Desire
An exhibition of oil paintings by Lilja Þorsteinsdóttir
5 February, 2 p.m.
Prumpuhóllinn
A play for children by Þorvaldur Þorsteinsson. In icelandic.
Admission: isk. 2.000.- The Possible Theatre / www.moguleikhusid.is
8 February at 8 p.m.
Rendezvous coffee session - Cuban music
Tómas R. Einarsson, musician, talks about the musical tradition of Cuba and his trips to Havana.
11 February at 1 - 5 p.m.
International Children's Day
An art workshops for children on the magical world of ice and darkness.
15 February at 8 p.m.
Philosophical coffee session - Love | Aversion
Supervision: Gunnar Hersveinn
19 February at 2 -4 p.m.
Making bags and canes for Ash Wednesday
Bring the whole family with you! All materials provided.
Admission: ISK 500
22 February at 2 p.m.
Ash Wednesday celebration for children
Come and enjoy the masquerade, the magician and the music!
22 February at 8 p.m.
Literary coffee session - Guðmundur Andri Thorsson
talks about his newly published collection of stories, Valeyrarvalsinn, and more writings.
24 & 26 February
Lunchtime Classics - Barber & Copland | American Resonance
Friday at 12.15 - 13.00 and Sunday at 13.15 - 13.00
Performers: Hrólfur Sæmundsson, bariton and Nína Margrét Grímsdóttir, piano.
25 February at 2 p.m.
Langafi prakkari
A play for children. In icelandic.
Admission: isk. 2.000.- The Possible Theatre / www.moguleikhusid.is
MARCH
3 March at 10.30 - 13.00
A conference on literature for children and teenagers
with a special emphasis on books for children at kindergarten age.
3 March at 3 p.m.
Classical Icelandic songs
Performers: Signý Sæmundsdóttir, sopran and Þóra Fríða Sæmundsdóttir, piano.
7 March at 8 p.m.
Handicraft coffee session - Gothic Calligraphy
Supervision: Þorvaldur Jónasson.
7 and 9 March
Iðunn, the traditional poetry society
Practice session, Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
Society meeting Friday starting at 8 p.m.
14 March at 8 p.m.
Rendezvous coffee session - Without a passport
Einar Falur Ingólfsson, photographer, talks about his journeys to India, South America, the Faroe Islands and other exotic places he has visited.
21 March at 8 p.m.
Philosophical coffee session - Jest | Sobriety
Supervision: Gunnar Hersveinn.
24 March at 2 p.m.
Glittering firn - A music programme
Steindór Andersen, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and Páll Guðmundsson chant and play the Steinharpa.
28 March at 8 p.m.
Literary coffee session - Vilborg Dagbjartsdóttir talks about her poetry
30 March & 1 April
Lunchtime Classics - Brahms & Massenet | Times Gone By
Friday at 12.15 - 13.00 and Sunday at 13.15 - 13.00.
Performers: Sigurgeir Agnarsson, cello and Nína Margrét Grímsdóttir, piano.
APRIL
11 April at 8 p.m.
Rendezvous coffee session - Áslaug Rán Einarsdóttir
talks about her UN WOMEN paragliding travels around the world.
11 and 13 April
Iðunn, the traditional poetry society
Practice session, Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
Society meeting Friday starting at 8 p.m.
14 April - 22 June
Video installation and sound art by Arna Valsdóttir
14 April - 22 June
Mirrors of jest
Comic illustrations by Sverrir Björnsson.
18 April - 22 June
Jest and Jeer
The folk artist Hermann B. Guðjónsson exhibits tapestries.
21 April at 13.30 - 16.00
Hallgrímur Helgason - Writer's symposium
Þorgerður E. Sigurðardóttir will lead the symposium and be assisted by Páll Valsson and Alda Björk Valdimarsdóttir.
21 April - 22 June
"Painted paintings"
An exhibition by the artist and writer Hallgrímur Helgason.
22 April at 2 - 5 p.m.
A Giant Love Story - Playlet and workshop for children
In cooperation with Möguleikhúsið / The Possible Theatre.
25 April at 8 p.m.
Literary coffee session - Last century's revolutionary breakthrough
of Fergusson and Farmall tractors for the icelandic countryside.
MAY
May
Outside the Crafty Raven Croaks - Traditional Icelandic folk songs and poetry.
An educational programme for children at kindergarten age.
2 May at 8 p.m.
Handicraft and coffee session - The healing power of herbs
Supervision: Margrét Sigurðardóttir.
2 and 4 May
Iðunn, the traditional poetry society
Practice session, Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
Society meeting Friday starting at 8 p.m.
9 May at 8 p.m.
Rendezvous coffee session - Alda Lóa Leifsdóttir
tells the story of Mírey of Togo, the independent mother, business woman ans West African chieftain.