Icelandic Association of Washington DC

04/02/2025

Have you applied to our Icelandic language scholarship program yet? The deadline is fast approaching and we don't want you to miss out. Application process is open to any member of the Icelandic Association of Washington DC 18 years or older.
We are providing two very lucky members with a scholarship to attend a three week total immersion beginners program at the University Center of the Westfjords starting July 27th - August 14th.
Please visit the link below for details.

As part of our mandate to promote Icelandic language and culture, the Icelandic Association of Washington DC is bringing back our scholarship program. This time we are offering two scholarships to study Icelandic at the University Centre of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður.

03/03/2025

Do you have a spouse or a young adult son or daughter 18 years or older who has been wanting to learn Icelandic? We are providing two very lucky members with a scholarship to attend a three week total immersion beginners program at the University Center of the Westfjords starting July 27th - August 14th.
Please visit the link below for details.

As part of our mandate to promote Icelandic language and culture, the Icelandic Association of Washington DC is bringing back our scholarship program. This time we are offering two scholarships to study Icelandic at the University Centre of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður.

02/21/2025

International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.
We would like to remind everyone of our Icelandic language scholarship program. This is a fantastic three week opportunity to study the Icelandic language at the University of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður. The scholarship is open to club members 18 years or older. Visit the link below for detailed information.

As part of our mandate to promote Icelandic language and culture, the Icelandic Association of Washington DC is bringing back our scholarship program. This time we are offering two scholarships to study Icelandic at the University Centre of the Westfjords in Ísafjörður.

02/19/2025

Big thanks to Reynir and Eyjólfur for amazing night

02/19/2025

We would like to congratulate the many þorrablót prize winners and thank our amazing sponsors

02/10/2025

We are extremely fortunate to have master chef Kjartan Danielsson and his crew, Jón Þór Einarsson, Kristinn Vilhjálmsson and Karl Steinar Kjartansson prepared and serve us such skillful and delicious þorrifood each year. It is with sincere gratitude we thank them all. Kjartan has been enormous help to the Association through the years and is the first recipient of our volunteer award "Hægri Hönd Ársins" (The Right Hand of the Year) volunteer. Thank you so very much for what you do for our association

02/10/2025

We appreciate everyone who attended this year's þorrablót. We had a great time and, as always, it is our pleasure to have you.

02/07/2025

Remember, in order to receive the discounted member tickets, you must renew your membership first. Membership is not required to purchase tickets. Ticket sale ends at midnight tonight, Feb. 6th. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Celebrate Þorrablót / Thorrablot with the Icelandic Association of Washington DC Saturday, February 8, 2025. Featuring Eyjólfur Kristjánsson and Reynir or Gullfoss of Gesir! Space is limited, tickets are going fast!

02/06/2025

Time is ticking and ticket sales to our spectacular þorrablót ends at midnight tonight. Don't miss out, get your tickets now.
Remember, membership earns you discounted tickets and invitation to special events so remember to renew first. How about inviting some friends along? The more, the merrier.
https://icelanddc.com/thorrablot-tickets/

02/04/2025

Congratulations to Icelandic pianist, Víkingur Ólafsson for his first Grammy🏆he received for the best Classical Instrumental Solo award for his recording of J.S. Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’.

Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has just won his first Grammy. 🏆

At the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, the 40-year-old Icelandic pianist won the Best Classical Instrumental Solo award for his recording of J.S. Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’.

“Last season, I performed the Goldberg Variations almost one hundred times all over the world... I got to witness the unique power of Bach’s message on people of different cultures,” Ólafsson said. “Winning a Grammy for my album of the Goldbergs is something very special which I can’t quite put into words.”

Congratulations, !

02/03/2025

Time is running out so get your tickets now to our fabulous
Þorrablót (Thorrablot) is this Saturday, February 8th. No tickets will be sold at the door. You do not need to be a member, but membership has its benefits so be sure to log in to renew your membership before purchasing tickets and discount will be automatically applied. Authentic Icelandic Thorri food and Eyjólfur and Reynir will keep you dancing into the night.
For tickets, please visit https://icelanddc.com/thorrablot-tickets/

01/31/2025

Just a reminder, our annual Þorrablót (Thorrablot) is coming up February 8th. The deadline to purchase tickets is February 6th. Ticket are not sold at the door. Don't miss the entertainment extravaganza by Reynir and Eyjólfur, fabulous Thorri food, roasted Icelandic lamb, yummy dessert and of course great fellowship. Remember, members get discounted tickets so be sure to renew your membership first. It pays off to be a member. Members receive an invitation to member only events and to apply to our Icelandic language scholarship in Iceland. How about inviting some friends along, the more the merrier.
We look forward to seeing you.
https://icelanddc.com/thorrablot-tickets/

01/25/2025

Til hamingju með Bóndadaginn.
Happy Bóndadagur which translates to husband's day and is also marks the beginning of Þorri (Thorri) season. Do you have your tickets to our Thorrablot, perhaps you would like to surprise your hubby with tickets? This will be a night to remember so don't delay or you might miss out. As always, tickets are discounted for members and all are welcome.

Celebrate Þorrablót / Thorrablot with the Icelandic Association of Washington DC Saturday, February 8, 2025. Featuring Eyjólfur Kristjánsson and Reynir or Gullfoss of Gesir! Space is limited, tickets are going fast!

01/22/2025

Get your Þorrablót tickets while they last. This will be an evening of fine entertainment straight from Iceland, amazing Þorri food and fantastic people.
Remember, members receive ticket a discount and get an invitation to member only events! Each table takes 10 people so invite your friends. The more, the merrier. See you soon.

Celebrate Þorrablót / Thorrablot with the Icelandic Association of Washington DC Saturday, February 8, 2025. Featuring Eyjólfur Kristjánsson and Reynir or Gullfoss of Gesir! Space is limited, tickets are going fast!

01/16/2025

01/07/2025

Thorra, Thorra, Thorrablot! A night of great Icelandic music, amazing þorramatur food, and fantastic people.

Tickets are on sale now and they go FAST (and members get a discount)!

Celebrate Þorrablót / Thorrablot with the Icelandic Association of Washington DC Saturday, February 8, 2025. Featuring Eyjólfur Kristjánsson and Reynir or Gullfoss of Gesir! Space is limited, tickets are going fast!

12/24/2024

About Jólabland - Many Icelanders living abroad try to keep their Christmas traditions from when they lived in Iceland. This can mean trying to identify foods sold in the United States that most closely match up with those traditionally consumed in the holiday season such as Ora peas. Recipes change too based on what is available and approximations, and Jólabland can be some of the most challenging to get right without Egils Malt and Appelsín. Which brings up the question to Icelanders in America, how do you make your jólabland without using Icelandic ingredients? Let us know your recipes and let’s compare notes.

12/18/2024