Iceland’s vibrant culture is heading to the midwest April 5-8 for the third annual Taste of Iceland in Chicago festival. Iceland Naturally invites Chicagoans to celebrate this four-day festival with a weekend of events that highlight the best of Icelandic culture. This is a particularly exciting year to experience Icelandic culture as the country celebrates 100 years of sovereignty! Throughout 2018, Icelanders near and far are encouraged to celebrate the island nation’s unique culture and language – and Taste of Iceland in Chicago is the perfect opportunity to do so! Keep checking this page for updated information, and share the event with your friends!
APRIL 3 | TASTE OF ICELAND COCKTAIL KICK-OFF
APRIL 5 – 8 | ICELANDIC MENU AT BAPTISTE & BOTTLE
APRIL 5 | ICELAND’S THRIVING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL SCENE AT MARSHALL’S LANDING
APRIL 7 | ICELANDIC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AT MUSIC BOX THEATRE
APRIL 7 | REYKJAVIK CALLING AT MARTYRS’
DRINKS | Taste of Iceland Cocktail Kick-off at The Dawson
WHERE: The Dawson // 730 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
WHEN: Tuesday, April 3 | 6 – 8 PM
COST: FREE
WHO:
Icelandic Mixologist, Teitur Ridderman Schiöth
Reyka Brand Ambassador, Trevor Schneider
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FOOD | Icelandic Menu at Baptiste & Bottle
WHERE: Baptiste & Bottle // 101 E Erie St., 20th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
WHEN: April 5-8 | Dinner
WHO:
Icelandic Chef, Georg Arnar Halldórsson
American Chef, James Lintelmann
Icelandic Mixologist, Teitur Ridderman Schiöth
COST: Menu $85 | Signature Cocktails $15
RESERVATIONS: OpenTable
DESIGN | Iceland’s Thriving Design and Architectural Scene at Marshall’s Landing
WHERE: Marshall’s Landing // 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #225, Chicago, IL 60654
WHEN: Thursday, April 5 | 6 – 8 PM
COST: FREE
WHO: Halla Helgadóttir, Managing Director of the Iceland Design Centre
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FILM | Shortfish: Iceland’s Premier Short Film Festival at Music Box Theatre
WHERE: Music Box Theatre // 3733 N Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
WHEN: Saturday, April 7 | 11:30 AM
COST: Free
RUN TIME: 90 minutes
SHORT FILMS: Shortfish 2017 Program by Stockfish
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MUSIC | Reykjavik Calling at Martyrs’
WHERE: Martyrs’ // 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago
WHEN: Saturday, April 7 | 7 – 11 PM
COST: Free
FEATURED ARTISTS:
JFDR | SoundCloud | Spotify | Website | YouTube
Sturla Atlas | SoundCloud | Spotify | Website | YouTube
Ethan Butler | SoundCloud | Spotify | Website | YouTube
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ABOUT TASTE OF ICELAND CHICAGO
Taste of Iceland in Chicago is presented by Iceland Naturally in cooperation with Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Blue Lagoon, Visit Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial, Promote Iceland, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Icelandic Provisions, Brennivin, Iceland Airwaves, 2112, Iceland Music Export, WLUM FM, Martyrs, Marshall’s Landing, and Baptiste & Bottle.
About 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), Landsvirkjun, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Icelandic Lamb, Promote Iceland, Icelandic Provisions and the Government of Iceland.
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