INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 25 HI EVERYBODY! A summer evening visiting Hovedøya was enjoyed by a group of INN members. With the help of a knowledgeable guide we were taken through the fascinating history of the island and the important role it played in the development of Oslo through many centuries. From the Cistercian monks to quarantine stations. Through military battalions to a popular recreation area today. Hovedøya has a rich culture. INN events give our members a chance to experience special areas of the city as well as meet and enjoy the company of new friends! INN MEMBER EVENTS Explore the creative art of Gustav Vigeland, August 13 The Vigeland Park, completed between 1939 and 1949, is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland’s lifework with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Join us for a guided tour in Vigelandsparken! Save the date! A separate invitation will follow. Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents Follow INN on and USEFUL INFORMATION International Expats Club International Expats Club is a global membership organisation for people who have moved abroad and like social and business networking in a party atmosphere. The next Expats Club Oslo Party will take place June 23 at Vértié Cocktail Bar Aker Brygge. Photo: internationalexpatsclub.com Click here for more information and registration. MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS Sankt Hans 2016 Oslo will be celebrating Midsummer’s Eve in style with bonfires, good food and live music along the fjord from Høvikodden in the west to Hvervenbukta in the east. The celebrations are open to all, and with the exception of the events at the Folk Museum, they are all free. Norwegian Folk Museum: Traditional family celebration with a “children’s wedding”, games and activities, concerts, barbecues, with shops and cafés open late. Hvervenbukta: Celebration at the beach with a concert, open café, flower garlands and a bonfire. Sukkerbiten: Celebration with a boat procession, DJ Olle Abstract, a bonfire and food trucks, Sukkerbiten’s restaurant or your own picnic basket. Tjuvholmen: Outdoor concerts and bonfire at the tip of Tjuvholmen. Art Night at the Astrup Fearnley Museum with drinks, DJs and exhibitions open late. Høvikodden: Midsummer at Henie Onstad Art Centre with flower garlands, live Photo: norskfolkemuseum.no music, a bonfire, art activities and open exhibitions. Over Oslo, until June 25 Over Oslo is an annual summer festival with four nights of concerts at Scene Grefsenkollen, a stage on a hill 377 metres above the city. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Grefsenkollveien 100 How to get there: There are free shuttle buses from Storo Storsenter’s Photo: overoslo.no main entrance and Grefsenkollen. Piknik i Parken, Vigeland-museet, June 24 - 26 Piknik i Parken (Picnic in the Park) is a relatively new music festival in Oslo, with a particular focus on quality and a laid-back and intimate atmosphere. The festival takes place in the park by the Vigeland Museum, with performances by both international and Norwegian artists, on three different stages. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Nobels gate 32 How to get there: Tram 12 to Frogner plass Photo: pipfest.no Oslo Pride 2016, until June 26 Large festival for the lesbian and gay population, with concerts, art exhibits, shows, political debates and a big festival area. Oslo Pride’s aim is to make gay culture visible and contribute to increased acceptance Photo: oslopride.no and respect for the gay part of the capital’s diverse population. The big Oslo Pride Parade will pass through the streets of Oslo, and tens of thousands of people are expected to join or watch what has become one of Oslo’s largest public celebrations. The parade will start June 25 at 13:00 from Grønland, pass through the city centre and end at the festival’s hub, the Pride Park in Spikersuppa. Click here for more information. EXHIBITIONS Art Night, Astrup Fearnley Museet, June 23 at 19:00 New evening concept at the Astrup Fearnley Museum with open exhibition, drinks and DJs. One Thursday a month Astrup Fearnley invites you to experience the current temporary exhibit for only 50 NOK until 21:00. The bar will be open and DJs will be playing in the foyer until 01:00. This Thursday, Bangles & Brass will be DJ’ing from 19:00, followed by Ole & Silje Caveman. There will also be an art chat on the current exhibition at 19:30 and 20:30. Click here for more information. Address: Strandpromenaden 2 How to get there: Trams 21/54 to Bryggetorget Photo: afmuseet.no Nora around the World, Nasjonalbiblioteket, until September 10 “A Doll’s House” by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is one of the world’s most performed plays, and Nora Helmer is one of the most powerful female characters in world drama. So how is Nora presented in different parts of the world? Through theatre programmes, posters, books and film clips from six continents, the exhibition shows the various facets of Nora from caged songbird to emancipated woman on her way to a new and unfamiliar life. The exhibition also includes Henrik Ibsen’s original manuscript and notes to “A Doll’s House”, both inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Free entrance. Click here for more information Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 110 Photo: nb.no How to get there: Buses 30/31 and trams 12/13 to Solli plass CONCERTS VG-lista 2016, Rådhusplassen, June 24 from 19:00 – 22:00 Scandinavia’s largest outdoor concert takes place every year at the City Hall Square at the end of June. Top Norwegian and international artists with hits from the past year will share the stage with established artists and potential new summer hit makers. Artists in 2016: Marcus and Martinus, Matoma, Alan Walker, Isac Elliot, Paperboys, The Main Level, Astrid S, Julie Bergan, Sonny Alven, Sondre Justad, Katastrofe, Ina Wroldsen, Freddy Kalas, Unge Ferrari, Madden, Sabina Ddumba and Sandra Lyng. The concert is free and open for everyone. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Rådhusplassen How to get there: Buses 30/31/32/54 to Rådhuset Photo: vglista.no Christine Gebs: From Bach to Brindle, June 23, 25 and 28 Classical guitarist Christine Gebs is currently on tour with the concert “From Bach to Brindle”, where she performs music from the classical guitar repertoire. The tour will include three concerts in Oslo: June 23: Grefsen church at 18:00 June 25: Aktivisten café at 19:00 June 28: Maridalen church at 18:00 Tickets sold at the door. Click here for more information. Photo: facebook.com GUIDED TOURS Guided Tour of the Royal Palace, until August 14 at 12:00, 14:00, 14:20 and 16:00 The Royal Palace in Oslo will be open to the public during the summer and offer guided tours in English. The guided tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful state rooms in the Royal Palace: Cabinet Cloakroom, Cabinet Parlour, Council Chamber, White Parlour, King Haakon VII Suite, Upper Vestibule, Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Family Dining Room, Small Ceremonial Hall, Great Hall and the Banqueting Hall. We strongly recommend a visit to the Royal Palace. A tour not to be missed! Entrance by Slottsgården on the west side (the back) of the Royal Palace. Click here for tickets. Address: Slottsplassen 1 How to get there: Trams 12/13 or buses 30/31 to Solli plass Photo: ticketmaster.no FAMILY & CHILDREN Oslo Climbing Park, until October 30 Climbing park in the woods with seven challenging courses with more than 70 elements, including several Tarzan jumps and zip lines! The park is located by Bånkall Farm in the Groruddalen valley northeast in Oslo and is open to the public every year from April to October. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Trondheimsveien 644 How to get there: Buses 301/321 to Skillebekk or Metro lines 4/5 to Vestli Photo: osloklatrepark.no Skulptur på Akershus: Laura Ford, Akershus Festning, until October 2 The grounds of the venerable Akershus Fortress will turn into a sculpture park this summer, as 22 sculptures by the renowned British contemporary artist are on outdoor display. This will be the first exhibition by Laura Ford in Norway, and is suitable for the whole family. Laura Ford is known for her sculptures of animals and humans, which have a distinctive knack for touching and engaging the spectators. When Ford creates her sculptures play is an integral part of the process, and she invites her viewers to join in. There is no right or wrong way to look at the sculptures - you’re completely free to feel what you want and create your own stories about them. Laura Ford (b. 1961) has studied at Bath Academy of Art and Cooper Union School of Art, New York, under Richard Deacon, Nick Pope, Antony Gormley and Anish Kapoor. Her works have been acquired by Tate Gallery in London, among others. Click here for more information. Address: Akershus festning Photo: akershusexhibition.com How to get there: Tram 12 to Christiania torv LECTURES/DEBATES Pakistani Voices, Nasjonalbiblioteket, June 23 at 15:00 and June 24 – 25 at 12:00 Pakistani Voices - Contemporary Overview is described as a visual and intellectual journey, and offers three days of debates, dialogue and discussions with Pakistani artists, authors and intellectuals. The events are free of charge and open to all. For more information and a complete programme, visit Alma Culture Center’s website.