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INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAYOslo Chamber of Commerce
WEEKEND SUGGESTIONSWeek 46
HI EVERYBODY!
INN WELCOME TO NORWAY SEMINAR
New in Norway and curious about the country and its people?Sign up here for our popular «Welcome to Norway» Seminar, a one-day practical introduction to living and working in Norway and Oslo. The next seminar will take place on November 13. Free of charge for all INN Individual Members. For INN Corporate Members/OCC Members the price per person is NOK 4000 and non-members NOK 5000, including a welcome package and lunch.
Remember it’s not too late to sign up for the Christmas Dinner and International Forum, November 19.The last International Forum of 2015 will host a fascinating presentation by CEO Øyvind Hasaas on the future plans for Oslo Airport.After the presentation, we invite you to take part in the annual Christmas dinner, serving traditional Norwegian festive food and drink. A great opportunity to learn more about Norwegian culture.The evening will feature entertainment and the very popular business card lottery with fantastic prizes.As part of our ten-year jubilee celebration, we are offering a special price for INN members (click here to register). OCC members and non-members may register here.
Have a great weekend!
MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Sibelius Festival, Oslo Konserthus, November 12 – 13 at 19.00Finnish composer Jean Sibelius is considered by many to be the greatest Nordic orchestra composer of all time. Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the 150th anniversary of his birth with a mini festival, featuring a selection of his well-known compositions. The orchestra is led by Sibelius expert Jukka-Pekka Saraste, who describes the Oslo Philharmonic as “one of the truly great Sibelius orchestras”.Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 23 11 31 00.Address: Munkedamsveien 14How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
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CONCERTS
Siv Jacobsen, Café Mono, November 12 at 21.00Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jacobsen plays a concert with a full band at Mono. Her lyrics are strikingly honest. With strong references to Ane Brun and Laura Marling she invites us to share in some of her most intimate moments. The concert will feature a few brand new songs.Send an email to [email protected] or call 22 41 41 66 for more information. Click here for tickets.Address: Pløens gate 4How to get there: Trams 11/12/13/17 to Kirkeristen
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Marcus Miller Band, Cosmopolite, Friday 13 at 20.00Marcus Miller has played with jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn. He has also enjoyed a successful solo career. He is now on tour with his most recent album Afrodeezia.Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 22 11 33 08.Address: Vogts gate 64How to get there: Buses 20/30 or tram 11/12/13 to Torshov
Valkyrien Allstars, Parkteatret Scene,November 13 at 20.00One of Norway’s most popular live bands, Valkyrien Allstars, returns to Parkteatret.Their fourth studio album, Farvel Slekt og Venner (‘Farewell Friends and Family’) continues to develop the band’s unique sound, located at the intersection of traditional and modern. Whereas traditional harding fiddle tunes and old broadside ballads are still part of their repertoire, the band’s own lyrics and melodies are dominating this release.Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 22 35 63 00.Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Olaf Ryes plass
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Krater Festival, Pokalen Pub, November 13 - 14Krater is a new festival for underground metal that features both local bands and international guests. Most subgenres are represented, including thrash, death, black, doom and heavy metal.Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets or send an email to [email protected] Address: Maridalsveien 13 BHow to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien Ph
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Kalandra, Gamla, November 14 at 21.00Kalandra celebrate the release of their new single, “Love You Right” - a teaser from the band’s first EP. The band plays a mix of Nordic and Celtic folk and alternative rock.Support: FrøderClick here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets.Address: Grensen 1, entr. MøllergataHow to get there: Trams 11/17/18 to Stortorvet
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Norwegian Baroque Orchestra: Lucatelli/Tartini/Mozart, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, November 15 at 18.30 The Norwegian Baroque Orchestra was established in 1988 as one of the first independent early music ensembles in Scandinavia. The orchestra performs at a high level, and has paved the way for early music played on historical instruments in Norway. German-Norwegian Gottfried von der Goltz has been the orchestra’s Artistic Director since 2007, and is regarded as an eminent baroque violin virtuoso.Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 21 42 21 00.Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
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DANCEHighlights, Dansens Hus, until November 13 at 19.00Transformations and play are central topics in the acclaimed Swedish dance ensemble Cullberg Ballet’s performance Highlights. It consists of two new works by two provocative and interesting choreographers with an international focus. This is a performance that challenges views on the body, sexuality and identity.The Return of The Modern Dance: American choreographer Tarjall Harrell has made a strong mark as a choreographer operating at the intersection of contemporary dance and the club scene, and tours worldwide with his performances. The Return of The Modern Dance takes early modern dance as its starting point, and is created for six of the Cullberg Ballet’s male dancers.Reproduction: Eszter Salamon from Hungary has created a new version of her acclaimed 2004 performance Reproduction. She lets Cullberg Ballet’s dancers take off, put on and wear different gender identities.Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 23 70 94 25.Address: Møllerveien 2How to get there: Bus 34/54 to MøllerveienPh
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THEATRE & SHOW
Turbulence (A Dance About the Economy), Black Box Teater, November 12/13 at 19.00This performance is a collective and experimental hybrid of contemporary dance, improvised happening and political theatre. By playing with the overstepping of norms and calculated violations of generally accepted norms, the work gives a physical feedback on the economic crisis, and is intended as both a celebration and provocation of the global movement for economic justice.Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 23 40 77 70.Address: Marstrandgata 8How to get there: Bus 30 to Dælenenga
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FAMILY & CHILDREN
Tonje Glimmerdal, Det Norske Teatret, until November 28Tough girl Tonje Glimmerdal, who will soon turn 10 years old is the only child living in Glimmerdal. Her best friend is Gunnvald, a stubborn old man who plays the violin and always has time for her. Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] / [email protected] or call 22 42 43 44.Address: Kristian IV’s gate 8How to get there: Trams 11/17/18 to Tinghuset
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Gråtass, Oslo Konserthus, November 15 at 15.00Christmas show for children (in Norwegian), with the popular characters from Gråtass. Click here for more information and here for tickets.Address: Munkedamsveien 14How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
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Kids Art Weekend – Gingerbread Sculpture Park, Ekebergparken skulpturpark, November 14 – 15 from 12.00 – 16.00Children’s weekend activities in Hakkespettene (‘The Woodpecker’s activity house), located in Ekebergparken sculpture park. Children may participate in workshop activities, experience art in the park especially adapted for children, and have fun in the outdoor climbing park. The staff speak English.This weekend there will be a special gingerbread sculpture workshop.Tickets are sold at the museum building in Ekebergparken.Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 21 42 19 19.Address: Kongsveien 23How to get there: Trams 18/19 to Oslo Hospital/Sjømannsskolen or buses 34/74 to Brannfjellveien Ph
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Der Jasager, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until November 17 at 18.30In Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s children’s opera Der Jasager/The Yes Sayer, a whole village is hit by an epidemic. A young school pupil is faced with the fateful decision of whether to sacrifice himself for the community, or save himself. The opera from 1930 is based on the Japanese work Taniko.The second part of the evening offers music written for young performers and a young audience, from composers such as Kurt Weill, Hans Eisler and Paul Dessau.Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 21 42 21 00.Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/JernbanetorgetPh
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FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
99 Homes (USA)A father struggles to get back the home that his family was evicted from by working for the greedy real estate broker who’s the source of his frustration. With Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Laura Dern, Tim Guinee, Noah Lomax, Clancy Brown and J.D. Evermore.
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Black Mass (USA)The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. With Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Juno Temple, Corey Stoll, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton, Kevin Bacon, Adam Scott and Peter Sarsgaard.Ph
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Julekongen - Full rustning (NOR)An evil lord, eager to rule the Valley of Knights, steals a magic suit of armor and is determined to hunt down the young queen for the missing part, the snow-making glove. But two courageous kids from our world are coming to her rescue. With Stella Irene Stenman, Vetle Qvenild Werring, Emma Storvik, Bjarte Tjøstheim, Kyrre Hellum, Maria Brandshaug, Tone Mostraum, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Herborg Kråkevik. Ph
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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (IND)Film in Hindi language.A king, who is loved by his subjects, wants to lead a normal life away from all the responsibilities and his kingdom, while his step brother plans to steal the throne from him. Things change when the king finds out about a common man who looks exactly like him and they change their identity. With Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher, Swara Bhaskar, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal and Sucheta Khanna. Ph
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OUTSIDE OF OSLO
HOK Family Day, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, November 15 from 11.00 – 17.00The family activity day at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter features a wide range of art-related activities for children and families, including a child-friendly tour of the exhibitions (in Norwegian), art workshops and activity trails. The children may also borrow an iPod and explore the museum’s collections as “art agents”.All activities are included in the regular ticket to the museum. Free admission for children under the age of 18.Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 67 80 48 80.Address: Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 HøvikoddenHow to get there: Bus 151 to Høvikodden Ph
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Mia Madre (ITA/FRA/GER)Margherita, a director in the middle of an existential crisis, has to deal with the inevitable and still unacceptable loss of her mother. With Margherita Buy, John Turturro, Giulia Lazzarini, Nanni Moretti, Beatrice Mancini, Stefano Abbati, Enrico Ianniello, Anna Bellato, Toni Laudadio and Lorenzo Gioielli.
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Oslo Christmas Show, Norges Varemesse, November 13 - 15Big indoor Christmas market with great gift shopping, good deals, tasty food, fun activities and entertainment.The Oslo Pet Show will be held 14-15 November at the same venue, with the same entry ticket as the Christmas market.Click here for more information and here for tickets.Address: Messeveien 8, 2000 LillestrømHow to get there: Train to LillestrømPh
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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2015, Fredrikstad Kino/ Litteraturhuset Fredrikstad, November 12 - 15Fredrikstad Animation Festival is the largest and oldest event for animation films. The festival takes place every year in November with Fredrikstad cinema and Litteraturhuset Fredrikstad as host venues. The festival offers the latest on Norwegian and Nordic animation.Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 95 10 96 97. Ph
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We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards,The INN Team
INN® - International Network of NorwayOSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPhone:+47 22 12 94 00inn.chamber.no
The Twang-O-Matics Releaseparty, Grensen Burger-Bar, November 13 from 20.00 – 23.00The Twang-O-Matic invite to the release party of their new album Rock Havoc! Entrance includes a copy of the album (CD or LP), in addition to concert with The Twang-O-Matic. All songs from the album will be performed in addition to new songs that have not been recorded yet. Tickets at the door.Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 92 81 44 28.Address: Olav Vs Gate 1, 1767 Halden Ph
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