INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 2
HI EVERYBODY! New Year’s resolution? Try something new? Why not try cross-country skiing? It is a wonderful way to experience the surrounding landscapes of Oslo and is a fun activity for all the family. As the national sport of Norway, it is one of the most popular winter leisure pursuits. INN will be hosting our popular ski day event on Saturday 27th January. With professional instructors, a cosy laavo tent and lots of good humour, it is always a day to remember. Come and join us! Register here. Photo: Aftenposten.no
Hope you enjoy our Weekend Suggestions!
USEFUL INFORMATION
Get married in Oslo City Hall From 1st January the municipalities have taken over the responsibility for civic ceremonies from the courts. In Oslo, all couples were previously married in the district court. Now this can take place in the Munch Hall in the City Hall every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. One Friday each month the Mayor of Oslo, Marianne Borgen will perform the ceremony.
Photo: Wikipedia.no EVENTS 24th January – Welcome to Norway seminar 27th January - Ski day 13th February – A visit to the chocolate factory Freia- Invitation will be sent out separately 28th February – International Forum with YARA Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents
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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 24th January. 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. UPCOMING EVENTS The Chainsmokers – EURO Memories… Do not open tour Special guests: Broiler * Cheat Codes * TRXD Telenor Arena 8th March Get ready for one of the world’s most famous duos! The Chainsmokers, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, invite to an unforgettable evening, and Telenor Arena will turn into a vibrant nightclub with a giant dance floor and a hypnotic light show. The Chainsmokers have become the hottest young American EDM DJ duo. Their live shows are becoming the most sought after in EDM. Tickets available now. Photo: Wikipedia.org
FESTIVALS allEars 2018 11th – 14th Januay, various venues allEars is a festival of alternative, experimental and improvised music. The goal is to present improvised music and related art forms in all its diversity. The festival works to adapt to new challenges without making artistic compromises. See festival web site for further information and to purchase tickets.
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EXHIBITIONS Maria – Uneven steps toward adulthood Fotografiens Hus, th4 January – 28th January, 12:00 – 16:00 Maria – Uneven steps toward adulthood is an exhibition by Magne Geir Bøe, displayed at the House of Photography. 15-year-old Maria has Angelman's Syndrome, a serious disability that makes her dependent on constant aid. The photos displayed shows a father's look at Maria's daily life and struggles. Free entry. Address: Rådhusgata 20 Photo: VisitOslo.com
CONCERTS Royal Norwegian Navy Band – New Year’s Concert Opera House, 11th January at 19:00 The Royal Norwegian Navy Band (RNNB) invites you to a New Year's celebration with Vienna as a common thread of the evening. Featuring Viennese waltzes, Viennese overtures Viennese operettas and duets. Soloists for the evening are Isa Katarina Gericke (soprano) and Thorbjørn Guldbrandsøy (tenor), and the concert will be conducted by Arvid Engegård. Click here for tickets. Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 Photo: VisitOslo.com
Sofa Sounds Oslo: Secret Concert Oslo, 12th January at 20:00 Sofa Sounds are intimate, guest list-based concerts that present great live music at different locations in Oslo. Three artists/bands play four to five songs each, in a stripped-back set. The location of each concert is not revealed until the day before. The names of the performing artists remain secret until the concert starts. The venues alternate between private homes and other exciting locations, making the Sofa Sounds concerts a unique chance to meet local music enthusiasts and to experience the city's hidden gems. For Photo: VisitOslo.com further information and how to apply for tickets click here. TNT Rockefeller, 12th January at 20:00 One of Norway’s biggest hard rock bands are back. 2017 saw the band embark on a 30-year anniversary tour for their Tell No Tales album, to the delight of audiences nationwide. This show marks TNT’s first ever show with their new singer, and a new album is right around the corner. Expect big hits like Seven Seas and 10 000 Lovers (In One), as well as new material. Click here for tickets. Address: Torggata 16 Photo: VisitOslo.com
The Opera Orchestra The Opera, 13th January at 14:00 Musicians from the Norwegian National Opera play their chamber music favourites. The bassoon plays the lead in the Opera Orchestra's third chamber concert of the season. The orchestra's bassoon soloist Kari Foss demonstrates the instrument’s potential for soloist playing and resonant sounds as she plays chamber music pieces by Jean Françaix, Lasse Thoresen and Franz Schubert. The program for the concert is: Jean Françaix: Bassoon Quintet, Lasse Thoresen: Trio for Bassoon, Vibraphone Photo: VisitOslo.com and Double Bass, Franz Schubert: Auf dem Strom, D.943, Octet in F major, D.803. Click here for tickets. Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
Schönbrunn Festival Orchester Vienna Folketeateret, 14th January at 15:00 and 19:30 A concert with Schönbrunn Festival Orchestra, a professional orchestra from Vienna. The program for their concert tour is based on the world-famous TV-concert from 1959, which has been aired on television on New Year’s Day every year since. Click here for tickets at 15:00 and for 19:30. Address: Storgata 21-23
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The Junior Symphonics’ New Year’s show Cosmopolite, 14th January at 17:30 A New Year concert with the Junior Symphonics’ where you will experience both a choir and an orchestra ring in the New Year with classic Strauss waltzes as well as takes on soul, rock and disco music. Click here for tickets. Address: Vogts gate 64
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Otis Redding Remembered – 50 years of soul Herr Nilsen, 15th January at 12:00 On 10th December 1967, Otis Redding was killed in a plane accident, only 26 years old. On this evening, So years after his passing, vocalist Adam Douglas gathers a dream team of musicians to pay tribute to the legendary soul artist. For tickets, click here. Address: C.J. Hambros plass 5
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GUIDED TOURS Guided tour of the Oslo Opera House – in English Friday 12th January at 13:00 The Opera House was designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta. Audiences can enjoy world-class opera and concerts on three stages. The Main Auditorium has 1369 seats, Stage 2 has 400 seats and Rehearsal Stage 1 seats 200 people. The tours give you a chance to learn more about the architecture and catch a glimpse of life backstage. Click here to purchase tickets.
Photo: operaen.no FAMILY & CHILDREN Children’s concert: Händel and Haydn Oslo Konserthus, Lille Sal, 13th January at 13:00 and 15.00 Concert featuring the music of Händel and Haydn, especially performed for children. Narration/commentary in Norwegian. For tickets please click here. Address: Munkedamsveien 14
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CityKids children’s activities Sentralen 13th -14th January 12:00-16:00 Various fun and engaging children's activities at Sentralen, Oslo's new house of culture. For tickets click here. Address: Øvre Slottsgate 3
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THEATER & SHOW International Dinner Show: stop.REWIND.play Here is an opportunity to enjoy on of Scandinavia’s top young show artists, singer, dancers and new circus artists. During the show the artists themselves come around to the audience and serve a delicious four-course dinner. After the show you can finish the night off with drinks at the bar. For further details of the shows and to reserve spaces, click here. Photos: VisitOslo.com
EATING OUT Nordvegan Vegan restaurant in Oslo with an organic-first, local-first approach with dishes created by Michelin-starred chef Reuben Waller. Nordvegan's aim is to serve healthy food with a low environmental footprint, and is working towards becoming completely carbon neutral. Homepage.
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Kolonihagen Frogner Eatery in a charming backyard in Frognerveien with tables outdoors (in the summer…) and indoors. Everything at Kolonihagen is made from scratch using mostly local ingredients without any kind of preservatives, and organic alternatives are always preferred. Recommended! Homepage.
Photos: VisitOslo.com FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
Darkest Hour Drama/History/Biography Age above 9 During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Adventure/Action/Comedy Age above 9 Four teenagers are sucked into a magical videogame, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.
Space walker Action/Adventure/Drama/History Age above 9 The film is set in the 60s of the 20th century, during the Cold War and the space race between USSR and the United States. Russians plan to send a man into space. Military pilot Pavel Belyayev and Alexey Leonov are ready to step into the open space. But on the way, they face many obstacles and dangers.
Thaana Serndha Koottam Tamil/Thriller/Action A gang formed by itself. Thaanaa Serndha Kootam, also known as TKS is a Tamil-language heist film written and directed by Vignesh Shivan and prodced by K.E. Gnanavel Raja. The Commuter Action/Thriller Age above 15 A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.
The greatest Showman Biography, Drama, Musical Age above 6 Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Wonder Wheel Drama Age above 6 On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife.
We wish you a nice weekend! Best regards, The INN Team INN® - International Network of Norway OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Phone:+47 22 12 94 00 inn.chamber.no