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INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 3
HI EVERYBODY!
• Akebanen, Midtstulia
The sledding Association in Oslo has at its disposal a natural ice course
located by the old ski jump at Midtstuen, in addition to Korektrekkeren.
Midtstulia meets the demands of an international competition course.
• Unnarennet, Holmenkollbakken
Is it legal, still? Has it ever been there?
Unnarennet was used with great delight in the old days: great fun and
very, very steep!
• Korketrekkeren
Korketrekkeren or Korken, as it is called, reigns over all the other sledding
courses. Take the metro to Frognerseteren and sled down to Midstuen.
From here, take the metro up again and repeat until you can’t any more!
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Fast-paced fun in the snow!
When the city is covered with snow and the sun is shining, what can be better than going sledding?
Here is a list of some sledding areas in Oslo, so that you easily find your way:
Other sledding locations in Oslo:
Tøyenparken (below Tøyenbadet / above the Munch Museum): Steep and fun course.
St.Hanshaugen: From Tårnbassenget down it is very steep, and there is often some running water suitable for sledding when
it is icy. You may either sled right on your bottom, or with a black plastic bag. You may also sled on the way down to the
lake with a steering sled.
Uranienborgparken: Short hill suitable for younger children.
Torshovdalen
Ola Narr, Carl Berners Plass:Nice sledding course for the whole family.
Vellabakken, Kjelsås: Small sledding course with stairs for the little ones by Grefsen Terrassehus.
Akebakken, Grefsenkollen: Drive or take the bus up to Grefsenkollen Restaurant and sled the lit trail. The trip takes about
fifteen minutes and is suitable for everyone.
INN MEMBER EVENTS
Ski Day, January 30
Cross-country skiing is a fun activity for all the family. As the national
sport of Norway, it is one of the most popular winter leisure pursuits. A
wonderful way to experience the surrounding landscapes of Oslo.
INN will repeat its successful ski day on Saturday 30th January.
As in previous years, it will be held in Øvresetertjern, near Voksenkollen
with training from professional instructors. They will teach the basic skills
needed to get going on cross-country skis. Both children and adults are
welcome!
Click here for more information and registration.
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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 on February 18. 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 this event:
International Forum, February 4 at 17.00
Emirates has grown from a small airline with a few leased aircraft and 3 destinations
in October 1985, to become one of the world’s largest international airlines and largest
operator of both Airbus 380 and Boeing 777.
With an ambitious and welcoming slogan - “Hello Tomorrow”- Emirates continues to
grow, continuously investing in new aircrafts and new routes.
Come and join us for an exciting presentation by Emirates Norway CEO, Terje Grue.
Click here for more information and registration.
Address: Bygdøy allé 2
How to get there: Buses 30/31 to Skovveien
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PJ Harvey to the 2016 Øya Festival
For the first time in 15 years PJ Harvey will be performing at a Norwegian festival.
She will play at Øya on August 11 - her only concert in Norway in 2016.
PJ Harvey has been a highly respected name on music since the early nineties,
when she released the albums “Dry” and “Rid of Me”. However, it was her 1995
album “To Bring You My Love” that became her big breakthrough, selling millions,
winning numerous awards and being named “Album of the Year ” in many of the
world’s biggest publications.
The last 20 years have seen PJ Harvey release five more solo albums, but she has also been involved in film, poetry and
sculpture. In the spring of 2016 she will release her new album, the follow-up to “Let England Shake” from 2011. The new
album was recorded in Somerset House in London, where fans were invited to observe while she recorded the music.
The 2016 Øya Festival will be held in Tøyenparken August 10 - 13, preceded by a club night on August 9 with concerts at
several venues in the city.
The following artists have been confirmed for the festival so far: Ane Brun, Aurora, Biosphere, Chvrches, Foals, Jason Isbell,
Lush, M83, Jamie XX, Band of Gold, Beach Slang, Dagny, Electric Eye, Frøkedal & familien, Gundelach, Neurosis, Okay
Kaya, Erlend Ropstad and Stormzy.
Festival passes and one-day tickets are on sale now here.
More information at the festival’s website.
MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
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Norwegian Climate Festival 2016, until Sunday 24
The Norwegian Climate Festival (‘Klimafestivalen § 112’) is a nation-wide
celebration of climate-related themes and initiatives. The programme in Oslo
includes theatre performances, lectures, classical concerts, stand-up, and more.
For a complete programme, visit the festival’s website (in Norwegian only).
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Crap Åppå Park, Parkteatret, until January 23
Comedy festival with alternative, challenging, absurd and wise comedians, including a few English speaking gigs.
January 23 at 15.00: Mark Thomas has been a noted activist in Great Britan for several years now, and has, among other
things, contributed to changes in the law, cost a large company millions of pounds, and annoyed those who deserve it the
most. In his show “100 Acts of Minor Dissent”, Thomas goes through a year where he tries to carry out 100 acts of civil
disobedience, ranging from small, goofy actions to larger confrontations.
January 23 at 19.00: Australian comedian Sam Simmons visits Oslo and the Crapp åppå Park comedy festival with his
award-winning show “Spaghetti for Breakfast”.
Click here for tickets. For a complete programme and more practical information, visit the festival’s website, send an email
to [email protected] or call 22 35 63 00.
Address: Olaf Ryes plass 11
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 to Schous plass
Django Festival, Cosmopolite, January 22 - 23
Every year since 1980, legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt has been
celebrated with his own festival in Norway. More than 50 other countries
have since copied this tradition.
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to
[email protected] or call 22 11 33 08.
Address: Vogts gate 64
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 or bus 20 to Torshov
Angel Haze, Rockefeller, January 21 at 20.00
Angel Haze is one of the most promising rappers in the US. The controversial artist
debuted at the end of 2013 with Dirty Gold, which contained the hit singles “Echelon
(It’s My Way)” and “Battle Cry”. Now she has just released the sequel, Back to the
Woods.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to
[email protected] or call 22 20 32 32
Address: Hammersborggata 15
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54 or trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata
Photo: rockefeller.no
CONCERTS
Israel Nash, Vulkan Arena, January 21 at 20.00
Born in Aurora, Missouri as the son of a Baptist minister, Israel Nash Gripka has spent
most of his life in the Ozark Mountains. He had early exposure to mountain music and
gospel, as well as his father’s collection of rock albums from a former life.
Gripka has an affinity for the good melodies, and draws on experiences from his childhood
as he writes about the many contrasts in life: from bars to chapels, from church to prison.
Stories and reflections are served with a good old-fashioned portion of rock, country and
gospel.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets or send an email to
[email protected]
Address: Maridalsveien 13B
How to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien
Photo: vulkanarena.no
Photo: rockefeller.no
Rock Against Cancer 2016, John Dee, January 22 at 20.00
This year’s edition of Rock mot kreft (‘Rock against Cancer’) will give both the attention
and the profits to the Children’s Cancer Association. Contributing artists are Jono El Grande,
Phone Joan, and Kristina Fagervold.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or
call 22 20 32 32.
Address: Hammersborggata 15
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54 or trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata
El Floridita, Riksscenen, January 23 at 21.00
El Floridita, a lively water hole in Old Havanna, became one of the world’s most
attractive and mythical bars during the 40s. The daiquiris were lined up at the bar
ready to be consumed by the regulars, one of which was Hemningway himself. The
bar was also known for attracting talented musicians.
El Floridita performance invites you to join a musical journey back to the prerevolutionary Cuba, and let you get a whiff of the atmosphere of El Floridita and
Havanna in the 40s. Pianist and arranger Sverre Indris Joner is joined on stage by
a handful of professional Cuban musicians, as well as Oslo Chamber Orchestra.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to post@
riksscenen.no or call 23 89 68 58.
Address: Trondheimsveien 2
How to get there: Buses 30/31 or tram 17 to Heimdalsgata
Down South, Nasjonal Jazzscene, January 23 at 21.00
Steinar Raknes figures among Norway’s foremost jazz bassists and songwriters.
His explosive style of playing and forceful timbre have evoked comparison to
the legendary bass player and composer Charles Mingus. With his solo project
Stillhouse, Raknes has also made his mark as an interesting and distinctive
vocalist.
On Saturday Steinar Raknes celebrates the release of “Down South”, a lyrical
album at the intersection of Americana, blues, rock and jazz.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 22 00 56 60.
Address: Karl Johans gate 35
How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget
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Photo: riksscenen.no
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Time is a Blind Guide, Nasjonal Jazzscene, January 22 at 21.00
Percussionist and composer Thomas Strønen has recuited a dream team of
musicians for his most recent project, Time is a Blind Guide. The project consists of
a handful of new compositions performed by a large ensemble with strings, piano,
and a rhythm section out of the ordinary.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email
to [email protected] or call 22 00 56 60.
Address: Karl Johans gate 35
How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget
Photo: cafemir.no
Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers, Cafe Mir, January 24 at 20.00
Inspired in part by Eastern European and Jewish folk traditions, Ben Caplan
mixes older musical sensibilities with his own soul, straight from his hairy
heart.
His new album, Birds with Broken Wings, explodes with sounds both ancient
and modern, combining acoustic sounds from around the world.
Tickets at the door.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to mir@
lufthavna.no or call 22 37 39 70.
Address: Toftes gate 69
How to get there: Trams 11/12/13 Schous plass
DANCE
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A Doll’s House, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until January 23
A Doll’s House is choreographer Jo Strømgren’s take on Henrik Ibsen’s
immortal drama, performed in English by American actors.
A Doll’s House may very well be the most-performed play in the world, and
has been twisted and turned in all possible directions. The version from Jo
Strømgren Kompani is faithful to Ibsen’s text, but takes us outside of the
four walls of the house to show what the characters are up to before and
after their actions in the drama. With a physical and grotesque design, we
are exposed to the anguish of the soul and the disintegration of facades,
bittersweet stings and existential matters.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to post@operaen.
no or call 21 42 21 00.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
The Great Pretender, Black Box Teater, until January 22 at 19.00
Zachary Oberzan is one of the original members of the New York collective Nature
Theater of Oklahoma, and has enjoyed great success with his solo performances.
The Great Pretender is Oberzan’s most recent cinematic performance hybrid, and
combines elements of film, theatre and live reconstructions of Elvis Presley concerts.
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to blackbox@
blackbox.no or call 23 40 77 70.
Address: Marstrandgata 8
How to get there: Bus 30 to Dælenenga
Photo: blackbox.no
La Traviata, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until February 28
Guideppe Verdi’s opera La traviata, about the freedom-seeking Violetta Valéry, is
loved by people across the globe. La Traviata put mid-19th century society in the
spotlight, with all its diseases and its problems, and dressed it up in music. Gentle
strings, sounding almost as if they are the tuberculosis sufferers gasping for air,
are set against the party music and Violetta’s triumphant aria, «Sempre libera!» –
Always free!
This production of La Traviata is directed by Tatjana Gürbaca, named «Drector of
the Year» by Opernwelt magazine in 2013. She highlights, in particular, one of the
opera’s central questions: to what extent are we free to determine what kind of life
we lead?
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or
call 21 42 21 00.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: operaen.no
THEATRE & SHOW
FAMILY & CHILDREN
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Raymond Sereba, Riksscenen, January 24 at 13.00
Musical storytelling for children (in Norwegian).
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email
to [email protected] or call 23 89 68 58.
Address: Trondheimsveien 2
How to get there: Buses 30/31 or tram 17 to Heimdalsgata
The Revenant (USA)
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820’s fights for survival
after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own
hunting team. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Kristoffer Joner, Will
Poulter and Domhnall Gleeson.
Photo: nfkino.no
Steve Jobs (USA)
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a
portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three
iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
With Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Sarah Snook, Katherine
Waterson, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg, John Ortiz, Perla Haney-Jardine,
Jackie Dallas, Adam Shapiro, Tina Gilton and Makenzie Moss.
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FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
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Middelhavet/Mediterranea (USA/ITA)
Two men make the dangerous journey from Africa to Italy for a better
life, but then face hostility and violence in this shocking look at the
life-and-death struggle of refugees. With Koudous Seihon, Alassane Sy,
Adam Gnegne, Mary Elizabeth Innocence, Pio Amato, Zaccaria Kbiri
and Davide Schipilliti.
Photo: nfkino.no
Den Gode Dinosaur/The Good Dinosaur (USA)
In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an
Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Art Exhibitions, Østfold Kunstsenter, January 23 at 15.00
Østfold Kunstsenter presents 4 distinct art exhibitions:
Anne Biringvad: God bless you! (installation), ANNEX: Velkommen / Welcome
(photography, video and installation), Christian Sunde: Portrett - prosess III
(installation) and Monica Marcella and Geir Dokken: Evig Eies Kun det Tapte
(object, sculpture and photography)
Tickets at the door. Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Ferjestedsveien 5, 1606 Fredrikstad
Photo: ostfold-kunstsenter.no
OUTSIDE OF OSLO
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Stator, Smart Simulation Centre, January 23 at 20.00
In this special concert, Biosphere + Deathprod will perform with the backdrop
of a nearly 20 meter projection screen with visuals by Rui Martins, at the
Smart Simulation Centre in Halden. A unique and exclusive opportunity to
see and listen to two of Norway’s most influential producers in the electronic
music scene.
This performance is part of the Creative Projection Week 2016.
Click here for more information.
Address: Håkon Melbergs vei 16, 1783 Halden
Photo: scandiccity.no
The Beatles 1965, City Scene, January 21 - 22
“It was fifty Years Ago” continues with the same line up in tribute show number three. On vocals we find Adam Douglas, Trond
Granlund, Eirikur Hauksson, Stian Joneid and Jonas Groth. The band expanded this year with keyboardist Erling Henanger
besides Rolf Stagre (guitar), Jens Jakobsen (bass) and Frank Rune Johansen (drums). Band leader and guitarist is Jan Erik
Arntsen.
The show will feature 34 songs. Hits such as “Yesterday”, “Help”, “Ticket to Ride”, “Michelle”, “Norwegian Wood”, “Drive my Car ”,
“Nowhere Man”, “Act Naturally” and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” will be among the playlist.
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 69 38 56 00.
Address: Nygaardsgate 44/46, 1607 Fredrikstad
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