This November, Taste of Iceland returns to Toronto for its seventh annual celebration of Icelandic culture. Presented by Iceland Naturally, the interactive four-day festival showcases the best of Iceland's cuisine, art, music and literature, offering attendees an experiential glimpse into the renowned Icelandic culture. Taste of Iceland runs from November 9-12 at various locations throughout the city.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the festival's seventh year in Toronto, an inclusive city that always has such a positive and enthusiastic response to Icelandic culture," said Kristjana Rós Guðjohnsen, festival director. "This year, we've added a discussion on Iceland's influence on the global art scene, rounding out our cultural lineup showcasing Iceland's food, music, film and literary programming."
Icelandic Tasting Menu | Nov. 9-12 | LeñaChef Viktor Örn Andrésson and Julie Marteleira will present an
Icelandic tasting menu at Leña, accompanied by mixologist Kári Sigurðsson from Nov 9-12.
Reykjavik Calling | Nov. 11 | Horseshoe Tavern
Presented by radio partner CIUT, the esteemed Icelandic-North American collaboration concert Reykjavik Calling will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen St. W). This open-to-the-public concert will showcase two of Iceland's top musical performers, Mammút and Fufanu, with additional local talent joining the roster. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to RSVP on Facebook.
Iceland's Mammút and Fufanu will perform at Horseshoe Tavern on Nov. 11
Shortfish: Icelandic Premier Film Screening | Nov. 12 | Royal Cinema Stockfish, the Icelandic film industry's premier festival, will screen its Short Film Programme on Sunday, November 12 at Royal Cinema (608 College St). The short film division of the Stockfish festival, aptly dubbed Shortfish, focuses on highlighting up-and-coming Icelandic filmmakers. The free screening will feature six short films and will run for approximately 75 minutes. Following the screening, a Q&A will be held with Marzibil S. Sæmundardóttir, the director of Stockfish film festival, where audience members will have the opportunity to learn more about the inspiration behind each film. Click here to RSVP on Facebook.
Björg Stefánsdóttir, director of the Icelandic Art Center
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About Taste of Iceland Taste of Iceland in Toronto is presented by Iceland Naturally in cooperation with Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Blue Lagoon, Visit Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, Promote Iceland, Brennivín, Icelandic Provisions, Iceland Airwaves, Iceland Music Export, Royal Cinema, CIUT FM, Leña and Horseshoe Tavern.
Iceland Naturally Iceland Naturally is a cooperative marketing organization that promotes the services, products and culture of Iceland. Through events, promotions and online marketing initiatives, Iceland Naturally introduces Iceland's creativity and natural wonders to North Americans. The group is comprised of Iceland's top companies and organizations: Icelandair, Icelandic Group, , Reyka Vodka, City of Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, Blue Lagoon, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), National Power Company of Iceland, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Promote Iceland, Icelandic Provisions and the Government of Iceland.
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