Taste of Iceland festival hosted throughout Chicago Labor Day weekend, celebrating culture, heritage

CHICAGO (WLS) — An annual celebration of Icelandic tradition in North America is kicking off the collection of fall festivals.

All through the weekend, locals can transport themselves to Iceland with a collection of occasions impressed by, and in celebration of, the most effective of Icelandic tradition by way of meals and beverage, music, literature, movies, artwork and extra.

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• Culinary Expertise with Blue Lagoon Iceland: Hosted every day beginning at 5 p.m., from Sept. 1-3, and brunch beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept. 4, at Bistronomic, situated at 840 N. Wabash Ave.
• Reykjavik Calling Live performance, curated by Iceland Airwaves, that includes Icelandic Musicians, Lón, RAKEL, Axel Flóvent, and DJ Hermigervill: Sept. 1, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., at Martyr’s, situated at 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
• Cocktail Class Offered by Icelandic high shelf manufacturers, Reyka Vodka and Ólafsson Gin: Sept. 2, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at The Alternate, situated at 224 S. Michigan Ave.
• Lamb Movie Screening and Q&A with Director Valdimar Johannsson: Sept. 2 at 8 p.m., on the Logan Theatre, situated at 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave.
• Elemental Sound Bathtub with Jósa Goodlife: Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. at Yoga View, situated at 2211 N. Elston Ave, Ste 200.
• Secret of the Sprakkar with Iceland’s First Girl, Eliza Reid: Sept. 3, at 4 p.m., at After-Phrases Bookstore, situated at 23 E. Illinois St.
• Exploring Iceland with 66 North and Photographer Alex Strohl: Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., at Wildwood Studio, situated at 2138 W. Roscoe St.
• Wheel of Prizes Offered by Icelandair: Held as soon as every day, at numerous occasions (further particulars beneath), individuals may have the chance to win quite a lot of prizes, together with a visit for 2 to Iceland!

All occasions, except for the Icelandic Culinary Expertise at Bistronomic are free to attend. Click on right here to register.