INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 44 HI EVERYBODY! Looking forward to the weekend? There is a lot happening around the city to keep you entertained, challenged and in a great mood. Also, watch out for our event where you can start looking forward to planning your holidays in Norway. You will get some great tips and inspiration. Register now in the link below. Enjoy our weekend suggestions! Photo: Pintrest.com INN EVENTS 3rd November - Friday Vibes 14th November - Holiday in Norway – get inspiration for your upcoming holiday(s) 30th November – International Forum followed by OCC’s traditional Christmas Dinner Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents Follow INN on and OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to these events: 22nd November - Open Innovation – How to promote innovation – breakfast seminar 30th November - International Forum followed by OCC’s traditional Christmas Dinner INN WELCOME TO NORWAY SEMINAR New in Norway and curious about the culture, 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 seminar for October is FULL, next seminar will take place 6th December (November seminar is fully booked). 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 Steel Panther Sentrum Scene 1st February 2018 The American comedic glam metal band from Los Angeles is known for their profane and humorous lyrics as well as their exaggerated on-stage personae that parody the stereotypical 1980s "glam metal" lifestyle. Tickets available now. Photo: Steelpanther Facebook Dagny Rockefeller 10th March 2018 The Norwegian pop singer Dagny had success with her debut single "Backbeat". The acoustic version of the song was featured on Grey's Anatomy in the episode "True Colors". Dagny has consistently released perfect pop songs since her debut and this is said to be the most perfect of them all. Tickets available now Photo: Dagny Facebook MARKETS Farmers Market, Birkelunden, 4th November Market where you can buy fresh products directly from the farmers themselves. Buy local foods from the people who grew and made them! Christmas Market at Hadeland Glassverk, 4th Nov. – 23rd December The market is located in the glasswork's gallery building, and bursting with Christmas decorations, stars, angels, wreaths and elves of all shapes and sizes: everything you need to decorate your home for Christmas and get into the festive spirit. Hadeland Glassverk is located about one hour’s drive outside of Oslo. Vestkanttorvet Bric-a-brac/antiques market, Saturday 4th November Oslo's oldest and largest market, with furniture, china, glass, kitchenware, paintings, Photo: VisitOslo.com silver, jewellery, clothes, glass and all kinds of collector's items. The bric-a-brac/ antiques market is located on the corner of Professor Dahls gate and Neuberggata, not far from Vigeland Park. Open on Saturdays from Mar-Dec. Birkelunden bric-a-brac market, Sunday 5th November Outdoor market at Birkelunden with used items from the 40s to the 00s. The market is open on most Sundays throughout the year from 12 noon until 7 pm (until dark in the winter season). Sunday market around Blå, Sunday 5th November Sundays all year there is a handicraft and second-hand market around Blå at Grünerløkka: Knit wear, jewellery, ceramics, glass, wool, clothes, toys, paintings, bags etc. FESTIVALS Oslo World 31st October – 5th November Oslo World (prev. Oslo World Music Festival) is one of Europe's leading world music festivals, and gives the opportunity to hear fantastic voices from all corners of the world. The programme includes 300 artists in more than 15 venues around Oslo, including flamenco, soul and tango, electronica, hip hop, desert blues and rock as well as meetings with designers, architects and actors. This year’s festival theme is avant-garde at the periphery. The organisers have invited artists and activists who are in the frontline, who are pioneers, who promote radical ideas, who are unconventional and who create important meeting places. Tickets available Photo: Aftenposten.no Oslo Beer Festival Venue in more than 20 restaurants in Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen 3rd-4th November. This is an arena to learn about and taste the best Norwegian beer and beer from other parts of the world. See programme Photo: Oslo Beer Festival EXHIBITIONS Autism= Human Art Exhibition Gallery Autonom, 3rd November 19:00-22:00, 4th and 5th November 12:00-18:00 Can the young autist talents use the world of art as a way of communicating? Is this an art or a way of communicating with the world of "others"? The questions were asked to design this exhibition. The exhibition will give you the chance to find the answers to questions related to the function of the brain and its reflection on the way of communication. Entrance is free of charge. Photo: VisitOslo.com Address: Brenneriveien 7 CONCERTS Oslo Philharmonic – Schumann festival Oslo Concert House, 2nd and 3rd November Schumann was a composer who could get the keys to sing, the strings to whirl and the orchestra to bubble off the fantasies of the future. Arvid Engegård, the Oslo Philharmonic and world-class soloists celebrate Robert Schumann with a two-day mini festival. Program 2nd November: Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Cello concerto, Symphony no. 1, "Spring symphony. Program 3rd November: Piano concerto, Symphony no. 4. Click here for tickets on 2nd and 3rd. Photo: VisitOslo.com Address: Munkedamsveien 14 Celtic Roots Ensemble Riksscenen, 2nd November at 20:30 Celtic Roots Ensemble was put together for a recording in the series “Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic”, that presents music that has influenced the European jazz tradition from different directions. The result was the live album Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic VI: Celtic Roots, that received wide attention both in jazz and music circles in Europe. The album showcases an exceptional team of musicians who rework both traditional material and more recent Celtic music with the outmost Photo: VisitOslo.com respect. Click here for tickets. The Concert is part of the 2017 Oslo World Festival. Junior Eurovision 2017 Telenor Arena, 4th November at 22:00 Do not miss the Junior Eurovision contest, 2017. 14 young talents will perform and compete for the title in front of a 15 000 audience. The Junior Eurovision is the largest performance and song competition for 8 – 15year olds in Norway. Arranged by the national broadcaster, NRK, the concert will also be broadcast live. Tickets are very popular. Click here to purchase yours. Address: Widerøeveien, Fornebu Photo: VisitOslo.com Øyunn/Madame Ghandi Nasjonal Jazzscene, 2nd November at 21:00 Norwegian drummer Siv Øyunn Kjenstad is known for her hard and dynamic style of drumming. With her steady groove and warm, personal sound, her music transcends genres: from alternative pop and rock, to jazz, to improvised and electronic music. Madame Ghandi is a Los Angeles based artist who dares to speak her mind, both musically and politically. After a stint as American popular artist M.I.A’s drummer, Madame Ghandi went solo. Her drums and singing powerfully celebrate the female spirit. The Concert is part of the Oslo Photo: VisitOslo.com World Festival. Click here for tickets. Address: Karl Johan gate 35 All Saints’ concert: Jesu meine Freude Oslo Cathedral, 5th November at 19:00 Oslo Cathedral Choir presents an All Saints' Day concert with motets by J.S. Bach, Schütz and Hassle. Conductor for the concert, Vivianne Sydnes. Featuring organist Kåre Nordstoga. Click here for tickets. Address: Stortorvet Photo: VisitOslo.com Oslo Swingers Club Smelteverket, 4th November at 17:00 A free concert with Oslo Swingers club. A swing jazz band who will get dancing feet moving with lively swing jazz music. Since 2015 the band has pumped out original swing beats in the bars and dance clubs around Oslo. Emily Brannigan’s powerful and distinctive voice fits perfectly for an evening, with or without a dance partner. Address: Vulkan 5 Photo: VisitOslo.com Gorillaz Oslo Spektrum, 5th November at 19:30 The biggest virtual band in the world is finally back and ready for its first Oslo visit. Gorilllaz started in 1998 by Blur front man Damon Albarn and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett. The band consists of four animated characters; 2D on vocals, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and Russel Hobbs on drums. In April, Gorillaz finally released their long-awaited album Humanz, featuring guests like Pusha T, Danny Brown, D.R.A.M, Grace Jones, De La Soul and many more. Click here for tickets. Address: Sonja Henies plass 2 Photo: VisitOslo.com DANCE Dance on the Frontline, Sentralen 2nd November, 16:00/18:00hrs Three dancers from three countries (Palestine, Iran and Syria), with different stories and styles of dancing, present a short dance show, showcasing how dance and art can build bridges and strengthen tolerance and understanding. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. Address: Trondheimsveien 2 Photo: VisitOslo.com Kylian – Black and White, Den Norske Opera & Ballet, 2nd and 4th November, 19:00/18:00 The Norwegian National Ballet has a close relationship with the Czech choreographer iří Kylián, who is considered to be one of the most important dance artists and a frontrunner in the development of allet today. You may now experience all of Kylián's black & white ballets in one performance. Click here for more information and to buy tickets – other dates also available. Address: Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1 Photo: VisitOslo.com THEATER & SHOW Rossy de Palma Sentralen, 4th November at 19:00 Rossy de Palma visits this year’s Oslo World under the parole love train, travel and resistance.