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Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents THE TEXAS PREMIERE reading of HOTEL VOLKSWAGEN by Icelandic writer, comedian and actor, and former Mayor of Reykjavik, Jon Gnarr. The readings will be January 25, 2015 at 3pm and January 26, 2015 at 7pm at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. The Show will be directed by Mildred's Umbrella's Artistic Director Jennifer Decker and features James Belcher, Ron Reeder, Courtney Lomelo, John Dunn, Rod Todd, Jon Harvey.

Akvavit Theatre presents the United States premiere of Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason's Blue Planet, February 11 - March 15, 2015 at the DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 East Randolph St.

David Mirvish and National Artists Management Company have just announced that they will present the Broadway premiere of The Heart of Robin Hood, written by David Farr, featuring original music performed on-stage by Parsonsfieldand directed by acclaimed Icelandic theatrical artist Gísli Örn Gardarsson. The production will open on Broadway on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The production will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, August 23, 2015.

The long awaited new album from Damien Rice, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, will be released globally today, November 11 in the U.S. on Vector Recordings/Warner Bros. Records. The new record is Rice's first collection of material in eight years and was produced by Rick Rubin and Rice. My Favourite Faded Fantasy is available at www.damienrice.com.

The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson tonight, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.

The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson on Thursday, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released today, Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, have announced the ninth round of Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships recipients. The program is designed to support actors' professional and artistic development, to enrich relationships between actors and nonprofit theatres and to ensure continued professional commitment to live theatre. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country.

Low Roar will embark on a North American tour starting October 3 opening for Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir in support of the band's recently released acclaimed album, 0. The tour will make stops in major cities including New York, L.A. and Seattle. See below for full tour itinerary.

The long awaited new album from Damien Rice, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, will be released globally this fall — November 11 in the U.S. on Vector Recordings/Warner Bros. Records. The new record is Rice's first collection of material in eight years and was produced by Rick Rubin and Rice. My Favourite Faded Fantasy will be available for pre-order on Monday, September 8 at: www.damienrice.com.

Justin Timberlake's live streamed concert from the Korinn Sports Hall in Iceland is the #1 viewed event on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo. This was the largest concert event in Iceland's history. This past Sunday, his fans from around the world got the opportunity to watch his critically acclaimed show on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo.There are four songs still available on theLive Nation Channeluntil Sept. 25.

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

Since its inception in 1990, the Reykjavik Jazz Festival has featured prominent international jazz stars alongside local performers hailing from Iceland's vibrant music scene.

THE FLAMING LIPS have unleashed four new usually stunning shirts in their official online store, including a T-shirt that looks like an (almost) identical replication of Wayne Coyne's actual entrails and vital organs.

In the dog days of summer, one of the best ways to escape the heat is by reading books set in colder climes. Fortunately, a bounty of new Icelandic crime fiction is available to send a chill (of more than one variety) down readers' spines.

Spike TV is teaming up with Pierce Brosnan's Irish DreamTime, Mark Sennet Entertainment, Michael Finch and Academy Award(R)-winning writer David Franzoni to develop a script for an event series based on the one of the seminal events in world history, the Crusades.

Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today announced the initial artist lineup for the new Live Nation Channel on Yahoo Screen -- providing fans with a free, all-access front row seat to a new live concert every day, all year long.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse bassist Billy Talbot has suffered a mild stroke and will not be able to join Crazy Horse on their upcoming European tour

The Olaus Petri Church Choir from Örebro, Sweden will present a free impromptu concert at St. Bartholomew's Church today, June 25 at 12:30 pm.

The Bragernes Church Youth Choir from Drammen, Norway will present a free impromptu concert at St. Bartholomew's Church today, June 24 at 12:30 pm.

The Strand Book Store will host comedian, activist, and mayor of Reykjavik, Iceland, Jon Gnarr today, June 19th. Gnarr will discuss his memoir, Gnarr!: How I Became the Mayor of a Large City in Iceland and Changed the World.

Wild with Happy is the joyous new comedy by Tony nominee Colman Domingo that is currently kicking off summer and the end of Season 51 at Center Stage. Now playing through June 29, the production is earning strong reviews from critics and audiences. The Baltimore Sun says the show is "priceless," "dynamic," an "endearing comedy…spiced with sharp humor," while Maryland Theatre Guide calls it "a perfect show."

The Olaus Petri Church Choir from Örebro, Sweden will present a free impromptu concert at St. Bartholomew's Church on Wednesday, June 25 at 12:30 pm.

The Bragernes Church Youth Choir from Drammen, Norway will present a free impromptu concert at St. Bartholomew's Church on Tuesday, June 24 at 12:30 pm.

The Strand Book Store will host comedian, activist, and mayor of Reykjavik, Iceland, Jon Gnarr on Thursday, June 19th. Gnarr will discuss his memoir, Gnarr!: How I Became the Mayor of a Large City in Iceland and Changed the World.