INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 50
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The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony takes place December 10 at 13.00 at Oslo City Hall and is the highlight of the programme. During the ceremony, this year’s laureate, the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, will deliver their speech (attendance by invitation only). It is possible to watch the ceremony on a big screen inside the Nobel Peace Center although space is limited. There will be a traditional torchlight parade in the evening of December 10 in honour of the laureate, who greets the parade from the balcony at Grand Hotel at 19.00. The event starts at Jernbanetorget by Oslo Central Station at 17.30, before heading towards Grand Hotel at 18.15. Photo: nobelpeaceprizeconcert.org The day after the award ceremony, the Peace Prize Concert rounds off proceedings, with Norwegian and international artists performing in honour of the laureate. This year’s concert, hosted by Jay Leno, will be held on Friday, December 11 at 19:30 at Telenor Arena with a-ha, Aurora Aksnes, Jason Derulo, Kygo, Emel Mathlouthi and MØ as invited artists. The concert will be broadcast live on NRK1.
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Pre-Christmas Get-Together, December 10 at 17.30 As the festive season approaches, we would like to share some Norwegian Christmas traditions. A special time of year filled with events and activities focused on the celebration of Christmas on 24th December. Hear about Christmas in Norway: the traditions and songs, the food and drink. Try your hand at decorating “pepperkaker ” (Gingerbread biscuits) and sample a delicious Christmas drink, “gløgg”. Registration for this event is now closed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rihanna to Oslo Rihanna is heading to Telenor Arena on July 2, and The Weeknd and Big Sean will be joining her. Rihanna needs no introduction, but it is worth mentioning that she is the youngest artist to have had thirteen number one hits in the US. The concert in Norway is part of the Anti World Tour, and will surely include material from her new album, Anti. In Telenor Arena she will be joined by The Weeknd, one of the world’s hottest artists thanks to the singles “Earned It”, “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face”. Rapper Big Sean will also be there, so the stage is set for a fantastic summer concert in Telenor Arena.
Tickets will go on sale here December 11 at 09.00. Photo: visitoslo.com MARKETS & FAIRS
Christmas Market, Skjerven Gård, December 12 – 13 from 12.00 – 16.00 Annual Christmas market at Skjerven Farm in Maridalen with high-quality Christmas gifts. The market offers Christmas activities for the whole family, including sleigh rides, traditional Christmas porridge in the barn, storytelling for children and more. Tickets at the entrance. Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to toribakk@online. no or call 22 23 40 29. Address: Maridalsveien 469 How to get there: Bus 51 to Skjerven Photo: visitoslo.com
CONCERTS
Gavin James, Parkteatret Scene, December 10 at 20.00 Singer-songwriter Gavin James from Dublin is only 24 years old, but has already managed to top the sales charts and receive a “best song of the year ”award. He is also the first artist to sell out Dublin’s Olympia Theatre before even releasing a studio album. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 22 35 63 00. Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11 How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Schous plass Photo: parkteatret.no
Maja Ratkje & SAKA, Blå, December 11 at 20.00 Maja Ratkje is one of Norway’s most innovative musicians. With composition, voice and electronics, she has created a unique musical position for herself. She has collaborated with some of the best improvisers in the world, and is currently on tour with one of Europe’s most interesting and innovative band, SAKA. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 40 00 42 77. Address: Brenneriveien 9 C
Photo: blaaoslo.no How to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien
Röyksopp, Oslo Spektrum, December 12 at 19.30 After a hectic festival summer Röyksopp crowns a successful 2015 with a big concert in Oslo Spektrum. The electronica duo is among Norway’s biggest music exports, with nominations for Grammys, MTV Awards and Brit Awards in addition to multiple awards at home. Click here for tickets. Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget Photo: oslospektrum.no
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Den Norske Studentersangforening, Fagerborg Kirke, December 10 at 18.00 and 20.00 Christmas concert with Den norske Studentersangforening, the official men’s choir of the University of Oslo. The programme consists of both classical and modern Christmas favourites, along with works from the European men’s choir tradition. Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to post. [email protected] or call 23 62 91 00. Address: Pilestredet 72
How to get there: Bus 21 to Bislett Photo: studentersangforeningen.no Norwegian Gospel Voices and Traces Gospel Choir, Fagerborg Kirke, December 11 at 20.00 Norwegian Gospel Voices and Traces Gospel Choir hold a joint Christmas concert in Fagerborg church. The programme features everything from classical Christmas hits to catchy gospel tunes. Click here for tickets. Address: Pilestredet 72 How to get there: Bus 21 to Bislett Photo: kirken.no
Stille Natt Hellige Natt 2015, Grorud Kirke, December 12 at 17.00 and 20.00 The concert “Silent Night - Holy Night” has toured Norway during Advent for almost 30 years, spreading the Christmas spirit in churches across the country. This year’s performers are Tor Endresen, Maria Haukaas Mittet, Marian Aas Hansen, Alexander Rybak and Rune Larsen. The quintet will perform a mix of traditional Christmas carols and classic psalms, accompanied by musicians Øystein Lund Olafsen and Olav Torget. Other concert dates in Oslo: 13 December 21.00, Vålerenga Church 20 December 21.00, Majorstuen Church 22 December 18.00 and 21.00, Fagerborg Church Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 22 55 01 20. Address: Pastor Blaauws vei 3 How to get there: Buses 66/79 to Grorud skole Photo: taran.no
Sinatra’s Big Band Xmas, Herr Nilsen, December 13 at 20.00 Sandvika Storband is one of Norway’s leading big bands, with Frank Brodahl as band director. The band is known for its development of young, talented musicians and their extensive collaboration with leading national and international jazz musicians. The band’s 2015 Christmas concert features a handful of Frank Sinatra’s best Christmas songs. Vocalist is Ingar Kristiansen, an experienced crooner and Sinatra interpreter. Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to kjetil@ herrnilsen.no or call 22 42 60 26. Address: C.J. Hambros plass 5 How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget Photo: herrnilsen.no
DANCE
Norr, Dansens Hus, December 12 - 13 The athletic break dancers in Absence are back at Dance House Norway with a performance inspired by Norse mythology. The crew tells the stories about the world’s creation, gods, giants, brotherhood, great battles and finally the end of the world - ragnarrok. Norr offers acrobatics at an extremely high level, and enchanting set designs, special effects and costumes. Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to svar@ dansenshus.com or call 23 70 94 25. Address: Møllerveien 2 How to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien Photo: dansenshus.com CINEMA
III Oslo Spanish Film Days, Cinemateket, until December 13 An opportunity to catch up with some of the latest film productions from Spain that haven’t made it to the big screen in Norway. Tickets are free and can be picked up any day at Cinemateket. All screenings will be in Spanish or Catalan with English subtitles. The following films will be screened: Stockholm (11/12 at 18.30); The Plague (12/12 at 16.30); 15 Years and one Day (12/12 at 18.30) and Spanish Affair best known as 8 apellidos vascos (13/12 at 18.30). Click here for more information. Address: Dronningens Gate 16 How to get there: Buses 30/31 to Dronningens gate Photo: exteriors.go.es
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Christmas at Geitmyra, Geitmyra Matkultursenter, December 12 from 13.00 – 16.00 Geitmyra centre of food culture and IKEA welcome everyone to enjoy a day filled with Christmas preparations. Free admission. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Tåsenveien 2 How to get there: Bus 37 to Lindern Photo: geitmyra.no
Pøbel i Pels, Riksscenen, December 10 – 13 “Pøbel i Pels” tells the story of Thomas, a boy who meets a mad street cat with nine lives and a sense of excitement. Together they go on an adventure through the streets of Oslo on Christmas Eve. Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 23 89 68 58. Address: Trondheimsveien 2 How to get there: Tram 17 or buses 30/31 to Heimdalsgata Photo: riksscenen.no
SPORT
Vålerenga – Lillehammer, Jordal Amfi, December 10 at 18.30 League game between Lillehammer and Oslo’s top ice hockey team, Vålerenga. Click here for tickets. Address: Jordalgata 12 How to get there: Bus 20 to Galgeberg Photo: vif.no
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
Karsten og Petras Vidunderlige Jul (NOR) In the third story about the two best friends, it’s time to celebrate Christmas, something both are looking very much forward to. With Nora Amundsen, Elias Søvold-Simonsen, Thorbjørn Harr, Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen, Janne Formoe, Ivar Nørve, Sigrun Enge, Hilde Lyran, Markus Tønseth and Anna Celine Bredal. Photo: imdb.com He Named Me Malala (USA) A look at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls’ education. Followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations. Photo: imdb.com
OUTSIDE OF OSLO - AKERSHUS & ØSTFOLD
Christmas at Blaafarveværket, until December 13, Fri-Sun from 12.00 – 17.00 Traditional Christmas food and great gift ideas at Blaafarveværket, located in peaceful surroundings one hour outside of Oslo. Blaafarveværket has three shops offering excellent gift ideas. The Blue shop offers cobalt coloured glass, the General store has candy and a large variety of other products, and the Gemstone and Jewellery shop has a unique selection of gifts. The café (Kroa) serves rice pudding, waffles, Christmas porridge and cookies. On weekends there is also a Christmas workshop for children. Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 32 78 67 00. Address: Koboltveien 11, 3340 Åmot Photo: blaa.no
Pre-Christmas Concert, Bryggerhuset, December 11 – 12 at 22.00 Pre-Christmas concert with Brygghuset’s house band. Send an email to [email protected] more information or call 69 19 56 44. Address: Jacob Stuarts gate 9, 1776 Halden
Christmas Exhibition, Galleri Rød Herregård, December 12 – 13 from 12.00 – 18.00 Gallery Lille Martine, invites to a Christmas exhibition at Galleri Rød. Approximately 20 different artists will exhibit their work: paintings, watercolors, graphics and more. This will be the opportunity to buy that special Christmas gift this year! Herregårdskaféen will be open. Call 92 22 14 77 or 99 58 87 28 for more information.
Address: Rød Herregård, 1767 Halden Photo: visitoslofjord.no
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards, The INN Team
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