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WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 35
HI EVERYBODY!
Nothing to do this weekend? Take a trip to Rådhusplassen to taste, shop and learn all about Norwegian food!
Matstreif food festival, Rådhusplassen, 2nd -4th September
Annual food festival with two days of activities for "foodies" of all ages. Tens of thousands of people visit Matstreif to taste,
shop and learn about Norwegian food. Almost 200 exhibitors are taking part at this year's Matstreif, which will be held at
City Hall Square (Rådhusplassen) and Kontraksjæret. Click here to read more about the festival.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Selected Ruter# tips (collected from the book 4000 holdeplasser)
Bus to Grefsenkollen (only Sundays)
What about a nice cup of coffee and a beautiful view of Oslo!
Ideal for cycling, walking, berry-picking, mushroom-picking or simply enjoy!
Bus to Welding Olsens vei (or t-bane to Bogerud)
A hike (Norwegian tur) around Nøklevann. Jogging tur, swimming tur, family tur,
cross country tur or just tur-tur. Lots of opportunities for bbq and matpakke – or a
treat at Rustadsaga
Photo: Ruter
Photo: Ruter
Free Cinema outside, Frihetens regn (The Shawshank Redemption),
Ekebergrestauranten, 2nd September at 21.30
During the summer months you can see movies for free, outside at the Ekeberg restaurant.
Dress well and bring a blanket. There will be music from a DJ from 19, and light food will be
served in the bar.
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 on 20th September.
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.
INN EVENTS
20th September- INN Event - Driving in Norway. Useful information for all new car drivers in
Norway, including tips for the winter. Save the date. More information will follow soon.
Week 41 (exact date tbd) – Quiznight – Social Mix and Mingle + Quiz.
25th October – The Norwegian Health System. The health care system in Norway ensures
free basic medical services to all citizens and those registered as residents or working in
Norway. What does it that mean to each of us and how does the system work?
INNvitations to the next events will be sent out shortly, stay tuned!
Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents
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OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to these events:
13th September – Global Economic Outlook
15th September – International Forum – The Kongsberg Group
28th September – Introduksjonsmøte nye medlemmer (in Norwegian)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Three Karpe Diem Concerts, Oslo Spektrum, 20th, 21st & 22nd April 2017
The hip-hop duo from Oslo are going all out with their latest venture, a series of three
concerts in Oslo's largest indoor concert arena 20, 21, and 22 April 2017. Tickets go on
sale 30 August at 12 noon. Today Karpe Diem released "Gunerius", the seventh and final
song in their ambitious "Heisann Montebello" project. With the first six songs, "Au pair",
"Den islamske elefanten", "Hvite menn som pusher 50", "Attitudeproblem", "Hus/hotell/
slott brenner" and "Lett å være rebell i kjellerleiligheten din," Chirag Patel and Magdi
Abdelmaguid have consolidated their position as Norway's most popular and influential
hip-hop artists. In 2013 Karpe Diem became the first Norwegian hip-hop act to fill Oslo
Spektrum. Can they do it three nights in a row? Click here to buy tickets.
Photo: TimeOut
MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Granittrock, Free rock festival, Arena Lillomarka, Groruddalen, 2nd & 3rd September
The free festival has no age limit, no alcohol and plenty of room. The arena by the forest
has almost unlimited space, and the number of daily visitors gets up to 20,000 people.
Rock music is the festival's main ingredient, but hip-hop also plays an important part.
Bands like Turbonegro and BigBang have headlined previous Granittrock festivals. Click
here for more information.
Address: Bergensveien, Grorud
How to get there: Metro No 5
Photo: Knut Buer
Nickelback, Oslo Spektrum, 4th September at 19.30
Since their breakthrough 15 years ago, Nickelback have been one of the world's most
successful bands, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. In 2016 they are embarking
on their tenth world tour, and joining them on the tour is the Canadian rock band Monster
Truck. Click here to buy tickets.
Photo: Norwegian Modern
Photo: Oslo Spektrum
Vintage design fair: Nordic Modern, 3rd – 4th September at 11-18
Norwegian Modern is a large sales fair for Scandinavian design from the period 1930–
1970. The fair presents and sells some of the very best of Scandinavian design from
this period. Knowledgeable exhibitors display and sell furniture, tableware, vases, glass,
ceramics, lamps, ornaments and textiles created by Scandinavian designers. The fair
features several design classics, which have served as important sources of inspiration
for several of today's Norwegian and Scandinavian designers. The fair is organized by the
association Norwegian Modern, which consists of some of Norway's foremost retailers of
Scandinavian design from 1930–1970.
Address: Maridalsveien 13B
CONCERTS
Photo: VisitOslo/Karianne Lund
Photo: VisitOslo
MSK, John Dee, 2nd September at 20.00
MSK is an up-and-coming rapper from Oslo. His first album is coming out in August,
just a few weeks before this concert, featuring songs that have already received airtime
on Tommy Tee's radio show National Rap show. Click here for tickets.
Address: Mariboes gate 5A
Magic Moments of Burt Bacharach, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, 2nd September at 19.00
Burt Bacharach is a legend both as a pianist, arranger and musical director in popular and
jazz music. He has worked with artists such as Marlene Dietrich, The Carpenters, Aretha
Franklin, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and Dianne Warwick. At this concert, The
Norwegian Wind Ensemble pay tribute to Bacharach and his music with a programme
that includes gems like «Walk On By», «Alfie», «What The World Needs Now Is Love»,
«Close to you», «That’s what Friends Are for» – and many more. Click here for tickets.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1
Nordic Tenors: Con Amore, Chat Noir Theatre, 2nd & 3rd September
Nordic Tenors are known for their mastery of both opera, pop and folk songs, and
comedy. This performance will be filled with beautiful musical peformances as well as
good old fashioned humour. Performed in Norwegian.
Address: Klingenberggata 5
Photo: www.stavanger-konserthus.no
Magic Moments of Burt Bacharach, The Opera House, 2nd September 19.00
Burt Bacharach is a legend both as a pianist, arranger and musical director in popular and
jazz music. He has worked with artists such as Marlene Dietrich, The Carpenters, Aretha
Franklin, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and Dionne Warwick. At this concert, The
Norwegian Wind Ensemble pay tribute to Bacharach and his music with a programme that
includes gems like «Walk On By», «Alfie», «What The World Needs Now Is Love», «Close to
you», «That’s what Friends Are for» – and many more. Click here for information and tickets.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
Picture: BacharachOnline
Gentle Groove- A tribute to Led Zeppelin, Hard Rock Café, 2nd September at 21.00
The Led Zeppelin tribute band Gentle Groove has performed Zeppelin songs since the late
90s. On this evening you can enjoy classics such as Whole Lotta Love, Communication
Breakdown as well as Rock and Roll epic masterpieces like Kashmir, No Quarter, Dazed
And Confused, and of course Led Zeppelin's signature song Stairway To Heaven. Jan Erik
Salvesen - vocals, Simon Sigurdson - guitar, Erik Lillehagen - drums, Igor Fazlioulline bass, John Kristian Alterskjær - piano/keyboards. Click here for information and tickets.
Address: Karl Johans gate 45
Picture: Visit Oslo
Diom de Kossa and his Touba Orchestra, Riksscene, 3rd September at 20.00
Diom de Kossa has created a new album together with his Touba Orchestra. Once
again, the sounds, grooves and melodies from the rainforests and coffee plantations have
found new musical expressions. Expect lyrical guitar play, fuzz guitar, hypnotizing bass
lines and feisty rhythms. Diom de Kossa - vocals, percussion, Kenneth Ekornes - drums,
percussion, Tiago Mendes - bass, Olav Torget – konting. Click here for information and
tickets.
Address: Schous Kulturbryggeri, Trondheimsveien 2
Pictures: VisitOslo
Picture: VisitOslo
Torun Eriksen and Bansal Trio, National Jazz Scene, 3rd September at 21.00
Torun Erikson celebrates the release of her fifth album with a concert mixing
borderline jazz, soul and country music. Harpreet Bansal is an Indian violinist who
grew up in Oslo and thus has her musical roots placed securely in both cultures. With
the supporting band of Kjetil Dalland – bass, Jørn Øien – keys and Andreas Bye –
drums it promises to be an entertaining evening. Click here for information and tickets
Address: Karl Johan gate 35
Oral Bee & Da Playboy Foundation, Rockefeller, 3rd September at 20.00
Oral Bee is a Norwegian rapper whose west coast style was laughed at when he released
his first single back in 2000. The years have past and his own brand of gangster rap
has caught on with the Norwegian audience. With his fellow rappers in Da Playboy
Foundation he will be "putting it down fo'sho" at Rockefeller. Enjoy hits like Tennis and
Tvunget til å Bawle.
Address: Torggata 16
DANCE
Ina Christel Johannesen / ZVC - Future, Dansens Hus, 1st – 4th September
In the performance Future, choreographer Ina Christel Johannessen puts the children in
the midst of her explorations. What are we passing on to our children, the carriers of the future? The performance is developed in close collaboration with the eight
dancers, who, together with a group of children, constitute the
performance's ensemble. Click here to buy tickets. Tickets: NOK 175-290.
Address: Vulkan 1
Photo: Dansens Hus
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Mummitrollet and the invisible child, Oslo Nye theatre, 31st August to 15th October
Children’s theatre in Norwegian language
A dark rainy night, there is a knock on the door of the Mummitroll family's house. Outside
is Too-Tikki, with the little girl Ninni. But Ninni is not like other children. She is in fact
invisible. A wonderful story of how Ninni became visible again. Click here for information
(in Norwegian) and tickets.
Address: Rosenkrantz' gate 10
Picture: Oslo Nye
Folk music day, Folkemuseet, 4th September at 11.00-16.00
Folk music day at the Norwegian Folk Museum with concerts, improvisations and folk
dancing performances in the Open-Air Museum, and Harding fiddle intructions for
anyone who would like to try. The activities are included in regular entrance to the
museum. Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy. Admission is NOK 25 Adult / NOK 40
children.
How to get there: Bus No 30
Photo: Norwegian Folk Museum
EKT Riding school and visitors' farm, open all days 10.00-17.00
The visitors' farm where the animals roam free - a unique place for animal lovers of all ages.
The park has a playground, family activities and picnic areas. EKT's self-serve café is available every day, and a snack bar
is open on weekends. Entry to the park, NOK 50/person. Pony rides for children every day of the year, NOK 40 per lap. See
here for more information.
Address: Ekebergveien 99
SPORT
Football: Norway vs Germany, 4th September at 20.45
World Cup qualifying match between Norway and Germany.
Address: Sognsveien 75 A
Photo: VisitOslo / Rod Costa
GUIDED TOURS
Outdoor recreation day at Sognsvann, 4th September at 09.30-15.00
Recreation day around Sognsvann lake with several fun outdoor activities. Free of
charge, and suitable for everyone.
How to get there: Metro No 5 to Sognsvann runs every 15 minutes
Photo: VisitOslo
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
Heart of a Dog (US)
Multimedia artist Laurie Anderson reflects on her relationship with her
beloved terrier Lolabelle.
Photo: siskelfilmcenter.com
Photo: youtube.com
Miracles from Heaven (US)
A young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after
surviving a terrible accident. With Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers, Queen
Latifah
Nerve (US)
A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or
dare, where her every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous
community of "watchers." With Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Juliette Lewis
Ben-Hur (US)
Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in
the Roman army, returns to his homeland after years at sea to seek revenge, but finds
redemption. With Jack Huston, Nazanin Boniadi, Haluk Bilginer
Photo: teaser-trailer.com
EXHIBITIONS
Håkon Anton Fagerås, The Vigeland Museum, Until 18th September
Fagerås is among the few who works with figurative sculpture. Despite choosing a
classical approach in both style and material, Fagerås' sculptures represent a break
with the traditional. They do not depict exalted gods or heroines, but ordinary people
frozen in a moment of nothing. These are sober everyday portraits and situational
representations; three infants asleep, a woman scratching her hip, and an old man
with a light slumped body carrying a sleeping pillow. Click here for more information.
Address: Nobels gate 32
Picture: VisitOslo
Boats on the sea, Aker Brygge, 1st – 4th September
Scandinavia's largest floating boat exhibition is to be held at Aker Brygge. Major boat
producers, from Norway and abroad will be exhibiting their over four days. Various
activities for both children and adults. Click here for more information.
Address: Stranden 30
Picture: VisitOslo
EATING OUT
The Nighthawk Diner
American menue with focus on ecologic and local food. The visitors experience a
piece of America. It ain’t your granny’s diner!
Address: Seilduksgate 15, Grünerløkka
Photo: Nighthawk Diner
OUTSIDE OF OSLO
Bat Night at Fredriksten, Fredriksen Fortress, 2nd Septemberat 20.30-22.20
Mette Klann from Norwegian Zoological Society will give a lecture on bats. After the
lecture the audience is invited out in the dark to listen and look for bats. You may bring
a flashlight. For more information, please contact this address.
Address: Fredriksten Fortress, Generalveien, 1776 Halden
Photo: visitoslofjord.no
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