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and Development Agency - CULTURE Out and about in Reykjanes - Museums and galleries Cultural Consultant The principle functions of the Cultural Consultant centre round the organisation and development of cultural facilities and events in the region, according to the policy and goals of Reykjanesbær Council. The Cultural Consultant liases closely with the region's many cultural organisations, clubs and institutions, including local artists, musicians and theatre groups, and serves as their direct link with the local authority. The Cultural Consultant also works closely with the region's Tourism Consultant to advertise and promote local cultural events as widely as possible, and maintains close ties with those in similar positions, both in Iceland and abroad, to ensure that cultural life in Reykjanes remains fresh, vibrant and relevant to those who live there. The Cultural Consultant is employed by the Reykjanesbær Council Arts and Museum Committee, and is responsible for organising its meetings and implementing its decisions. Museums Buildings of note in Reykjanes  Duushúsin. Constructed between 1870 and 1880 and the oldest surviving structures in Reykjanesbær, this cluster of historic buildings is currently undergoing a major programme of renovations. When complete, they will serve as the headquarters of the Reykjanes Regional Museum, and will include facilities for a variety of cultural activities, including exhibitions and conferences. Completion of the first phase of the project will be marked in June 2002, with the opening of the Maritime Museum. Stekkjarkot. Built on the site of a farmhouse dating from the latter half of the 19th century, this traditional Icelandic cottage constructed of rough stone and turf is home to a rich collection of domestic implements and artefacts vividly demonstrating life as it was lived in the region in the early years of the 20th century. Opening hours are by arrangement. For further details, please contact the Tourism Consultant, at (+354) 421 6700. Galleries Hringlist. Handcrafts and works by a variety of famous Icelandic artists. Veghús. Shop and workshop offering a wide range of hand-made objects and pieces carved from wood. Specialises in works made from driftwood, including lamps and clocks. Fischershúsið. Retail outlet operated by a number of local artists and handcraft specialists, offering a wide range of souvenirs made from wool and wood. Also offers a range of handmade candles from the Sandgerði candleworks. Calendar of Events January Twelfth Night More than just a Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night is still widely celebrated around Iceland as the official end of the Yuletide festivities. Events in Reykjanes include a torchlight procession, bonfire and firework display, all attended by a colourful variety of elves, trolls, Christmas Lads and other figures from Icelandic folklore. April First Day of Summer According to the old Icelandic calendar, the third Thursday in April traditionally marks the coming of summer. A major event in what was once a predominantly agricultural society, it marked not only the lifting of the long winter darkness, but also the beginning of the growing season. In recent years, children have played an increasingly prominent part in the festivities, which not only provide them with a welcome day off school, but also a chance to participate in one of the many processions which take place around the country. Assembly point in Reykjanesbær is the Scout Hall at Hringbraut 101, followed by a march to the nearby church for a special service. June National Seamen's Day Every year, the first Sunday in June sees National Seamen's Day celebrated all around Iceland, and nowhere more than in the ports, towns and villages of the Reykjanes peninsula, a region with one of the proudest maritime pasts in the whole country. Following a church service which provides a moving opportunity to pause and reflect on the terrible price that the sea often exacts from those who make their living from it, the harbours of Reykjanesbær and the surrounding area burst into life with a series of fiercely competitive regattas and other displays of nautical prowess rounded off with communal singing and speeches. Icelandic National Day On June 17, 1944, Iceland acquired full independence from Denmark, an event celebrated each year since by every Icelander with a colourful programme of events too numerous to list here, but not to be missed by any visitor. September Light Night As perpetual summer daylight gives way to the darkening nights of autumn, the first Saturday of September sees the staging in Reykjanesbær of a programme of events designed to celebrate local culture. A communal effort, it brings together local companies, organisations and individuals, who join together to celebrate the occasion in poetry, song and drama, before gathering to enjoy a spectacular firework display light up the Keflavík Marina. December As Christmas fast approaches, the long winter nights are brought to life by a lively series of events, including Advent services and concerts staged each Sunday in local churches, and art exhibitions held at venues all over the town. For further information please contact: valgerdur.gudmundsdottir@reykjanesbaer.is Kjarna, Hafnargata 57, 230 Reykjanesbaer Tel. + 354 421 6700, Fax + 354 421 6199 reykjanes@reykjanesbaer.is |
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