INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 45 HI EVERYBODY! Useful tips for the cold season Whether for work, fitness or leisure, walking on icy or snowy pavements or frozen country lanes is not always fun and at times can be quite dangerous. The younger you are the better you may bounce, but it can still be very painful and lead to serious injury… Snowshoe grips or cleats are a good solution. Compact and lightweight they are easily carried in your pocket or the glove compartment in your car for instant use. They fit over regular walking shoes, winter boots and running shoes and are very easy to put on, making them a fast way to take a safe walk. Made of lightweight elastic polymer and hand-wound coiled steel grips, they provide spiked traction to your footwear on any icy surface. Layers, layers, layers During the cold season, it is important to dress with layers. Wool should always be first and closest to the skin. The more layers, the better you are insulated against the cold weather. We also recommend that the outer layer is waterproof and windproof. Remember to always protect your head and neck and to wear thick socks and good winter boots. Children, especially, should always use cold cream and be kept inside when the temperature gets to -10 or below. Are you unsure of anything related to the winter season? Contact us and we will do our best to help you. INN EVENTS 24th November – INN Event: Buying or rental of property INNvitations to the next events will be sent out shortly, stay tuned! Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents Follow INN on and INN WELCOME TO NORWAY SEMINAR New in Norway and curious about the country and its people? Last chance to register for our seminar in 2016! This year´s last «Welcome to Norway» Seminar will take place 8th December. A one day practical introduction to living and working in Norway and Oslo. Please register by sending an email to inn@ chamber.no . 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. OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to these events: 10th November - Diginomics 1st December – International Forum and Christmas Dinner UPCOMING EVENTS Nobel Peace Prize Concert, Telenor Arena, 11th December at 19.30 The Nobel Peace Prize Concert takes place in Telenor Arena on 11th December, with Norwegian and international artists performing in honour of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Click here to see which artists will perform and here to buy tickets. Host this year is Conan O´Brien. Address: Widerøeveien 1 Photo: Wikipedia.org EXHIBITIONS The dangerous prize – whistleblower Carl von Ossietzky, Nobel Peace Center, until 23rd December The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to German journalist, editor and pacifist Carl von Ossietzky in 1935 is one of the most controversial in the history of the Peace Prize. It also stands as one of the Peace Prize committee’s most significant and justified decisions, in that the prize went to a fearless pacifist who warned against German remilitarisation in breach of the Treaty of Versailles before WW2. Who was this fearless critic and whistleblower, and why did awarding him the Peace Prize create such a stir? The exhibition "The dangerous prize" takes you behind the scenes of the Peace Prize that shook Europe, and sheds new light on Ossietzky’s life and the work of the Nobel Photo: Johannes Granseth Committee. Address: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 CONCERTS Mick Jenkins, John Dee, 11th November at 20.00 Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins broke through with the single "Martyrs" in 2014, and has since toured with Redman, Method Man and B-Real, and been praised by Timbaland for his intricate lyrics. Jenkins' debut album is soon to be released so go check out this fresh, young rapper at John Dee this evening. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Mariboes gate 5A Photo: VisitOslo Donny McCaslin Quartet, Nasjonal Jazzscene, 10th November at 20.00 Danny McCaslin is an American saxophonist who has fronted several bands since 1998, and played with the legendary David Bowie on his album Blackstar. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Karl Johans gate 35 Photo: Donny McCaslin Kaja Gunnufsen, Parkteatret Scene, 12th November at 21.00 Kaja Gunnufsen is a young, twenty-something, Norwegian popstar who uses humour and wit to present the melancholy of everyday life. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Olaf Ryes Plass 11 Photo: Lisa Lund Ullern Chamber Choir, Fagerborg kirke, 13th November at 18.00 Ullern Chamber Choir with conductor Gjermund Brenne holds a classical fall concert in Fagerborg church. Click here to buy tickets. Tickets can also be bought at the door. Address: Pilestredet 72 Photo: Ullerne Kammerkor Texas Twisters, Buckleys, 12th November at 16.00 The Oslo-based band Texas Twisters has been going strong for 25 years with their hard- hitting blend of guitar-based blues and rock. As the name suggests the band is heavily influenced by Texan music, including that of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Leroi Brothers and Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets. The band also seeks inspiration from traditional blues folk artists such as Hound Dog Taylor, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Willie Photo: VisitOslo Dixon and Muddy Waters. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Lille Grensen 7 FAMILY & CHILDREN Marcus & Martinus, Oslo Spektrum, 12th November at 13.00 The popular twins from Trofors in Nordland, Norway were born in 2002, but have already been touring for years. In 2015 they released their first album, Hei, a great success thanks to the singles "Plystre på deg", "Leah", "Du" og "Smil". Click here to buy tickets. Address: Sonja Hennies plass 2 Photo: TIcketCo Guided tour of Freia chocolate factory, 11th November Guided tour of the Freia Chocolate Factory. Guiding in Norwegian. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Johan Trone Holsts plass 1 Photo: Freialand Aksel Rykkvin & The Oslo Cathedral Boy's Choir, Oslo Domkirke, 13th November at 17.00 13 year old Aksel Rykkvin has impressed the whole world with his unique voice. He started his career in Oslo Cathedral's Boys Choir and still performs among its sopranos. Rykkvin will perform songs from his recently released album. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Karl Johans gt.11 Photo: Kaupo Kikkas Children's concert: Debussy, Oslo Conert Hall (Lille Sal), 12th November at 14.00 Children's concert featuring the works of Claude Debussy as well as illustrations of Debussy's music. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Photo: Oslo Konserthus THEATRE & SHOW Alexx Alexxander: Defying Gravity, Oslo Concert Hall, 11th November at 20.00 Norwegian illusionist Alexx Alexxander presents the biggest magic show created in Norway so far, containing brand new tricks that have never been seen before. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Photo: VisitOslo OMG It's Sharon Needles!, Score Oslo Punk drag queen Sharon Needles visits Oslo with a dark and rock based show. Address: Kristian IVs gate 12 Photo: VisitOslo Vancouver TheatreSports™ & Hip Bang: The History of Romance, Det Andre Teatret, 10th & 11th November at 21.00 The History of Romance is the authoritative history of romantic you never realized you wanted, but have always truly needed. This sketch show will make you laugh like a child who has just learned about ice cream. Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) is an improv comedy theatre in Vancouver, Canada that has produced world-class shows since 1980. Cast members regularly appear at festivals and in projects around the world, and most recently the company has become a featured show aboard Princess Cruises. Click here to buy Photo: Evil Patrick Shannon tickets. Address: Ivan Bjørndals gate 9 DANCE Etolie Ballet Gala, Oslo Concert Hall, 13th November at 19.00 Etoile Ballet Gala is known as one of the world's finest ballet shows. World class dancers from the Paris Opera, the Royal Danish Ballet, the English National Ballet, Praha Ballet, Toky Ballet, the Hungarian National Ballet, the Polish National Ballet, and others put on a gala show of the highest caliber. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Photo: OsloKonserthus.no SPORT Ice hockey: Vålerenga – Kongsvinger, Jordal Amfi, 12th November at 16.00 Norwegian hockey league game between Oslo's best hockey team, Vålerenga, and Kongsvinger. Click here to buy tickets. Address: Jordalgata 12 Photo: vif-hockey.no FIRST NIGHT MOVIES Arrival A linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications. With Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker Hell or High Water A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas. Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges We wish you all a lovely weekend! Best regards, The INN Team INN® - International Network of Norway OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Phone:+47 22 12 94 00 inn.chamber.no.