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1. Eating guide to Oslo's Majorstuen
Anyone with more than a passing moment in Norway will be fully aware of the expense this country demands. Recently Oslo was rated the most expensive city in the world in 2006, ending a 14 year reign by Tokyo, and according to the Canadian bank UBS, still holds that distinction. Welcome to Schuyler's eating on the cheap in Oslo, an ongoing series. Today, we look at a couple of places in Majorstuen, a major thoroughfare for all public transportation, shopping central, and a stone's throw away from Nationaltheatret.
Published on 30th December, 2010 at 1:40pm by Schuyler Lystad.
2. Eating guide to North Oslo
Anyone with more than a passing moment in Norway will be fully aware of the expense this country demands. Recently Oslo was rated the most expensive city in the world in 2006, ending a 14 year reign by Tokyo, and according to the Swiss bank UBS, still holds that distinction. Welcome to Schuyler's eating on the cheap in Oslo, an ongoing series. Today, we look at a few very different places in Bislett, just north of the Sentrum.
Published on 25th September, 2010 at 5:49pm by Schuyler Lystad.
3. International musicians gather for Trondheim Chamber Music Festival
The Trondheim Chamber Music Festival started today, and promises to give both visitors and local residents alike a varied programme for the rest of the week.
Published on 20th September, 2010 at 9:51pm by Inez Dawczyk.
4. Nash spreads the Brit pop-rock spirit in Norway
The great British pop-rock singer Kate Nash is performing today at John DEE in Oslo to promote her second album “My Best Friend is You”.
Published on 12th September, 2010 at 2:43pm by Inez Dawczyk.
5. Norwegian comedian has the last laugh
Norwegian comedian Hans Morten Hansen has all reasons to smile. He recently beat the 38 hour, 6 minute record for the longest solo stand-up comedy show set by Australian comedian Lindsay Webb.
Published on 12th September, 2010 at 2:02pm by Audrey Andersen.
6. Oslo music and arts scene gets contemporary once again
One of the greatest festivals for contemporary music in Europe, the Oslo Contemporary Music Festival (Ultimafestivalen) is now on.
Published on 9th September, 2010 at 10:30pm by Inez Dawczyk.
7. Norwegian art and architecture on display
If you are travelling to other parts of Scandinavia this weekend, there is the chance to see works by two different Norwegians in two different big cities.
Published on 3rd September, 2010 at 8:55am by Inez Dawczyk.
8. Big night of celebrations for the Norwegian fashion industry
Oslo Fashion week is now well underway. The Foreigner watched the fashion at Tuesday’s opening ceremony in the Konggressenter, attended by many famous personalities.
Published on 19th August, 2010 at 7:18pm by Inez Dawczyk.
9. No More Lullabies for Norwegian singer
Climate change comes to the concert stage tomorrow and Thursday when Norway’s singer songwriter Ane Brun and others play in Stockholm’s Vitabergsparken.
Published on 17th August, 2010 at 6:02pm by Inez Dawczyk.
10. Two Norwegian immigrant artists present art
The annual New Nordic Art Exhibition and Vernisage start today, featuring five artists who are living in Nordic countries. Its aim is to strive to contribute to the interplay of immigrant art and to stimulate dialog by getting the public to reflect.
Published on 12th August, 2010 at 5:18pm by Inez Dawczyk.
11. TV and smiles at the Øya Festival
This year’s Øya Festival is now firmly underway. The Foreigner went out to check the Øya Festival atmosphere and talk to a couple of bands.
Published on 12th August, 2010 at 4:26pm by Inez Dawczyk.
12. Riddu Riddu Festival discusses climate change
The 19th edition of indigenous Sami Riddu Riddu Festival in Kåfjord in North Norway started yesterday, with what organizers promise to be an even more varied programme than ever.
Published on 22nd July, 2010 at 10:18pm by Inez Dawczyk.
13. Molde Jazz Festival turns 50
The Molde Jazz Festival was established in 1961 as a small weekend festival. Nowadays, it is the biggest jazz festival in Norway and one of the biggest in Europe, and opened yesterday.
Published on 20th July, 2010 at 10:09pm by Inez Dawczyk.
14. Oslo Live Festival: Crystal Castles stole the show
Four days of partying and music in the middle of Oslo have come to an end for this year. The Foreigner went out and asked several people about their opinion of the reasonably large event.
Published on 19th July, 2010 at 4:54pm by Inez Dawczyk.
15. Will the Oslo Live Festival bust the audience record this year?
More concerts and music festivals are coming up in Norway, and summer is peak time. One of the country’s biggest festivals starts in Oslo today.
Published on 14th July, 2010 at 6:24pm by Inez Dawczyk.
16. Two voices, two pianists
After an interesting national final, Romania has picked out its representatives for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.
Published on 9th March, 2010 at 1:59pm by Alexandra Spinu.
17. Ode to Chicago
One of my favorite places to eat is The Windy City, Chicago. Favorite of favorites is The Chicago Chop House, probably the best steakhouse on the planet (and yes, I´ve eaten at Peter Luger in Brooklyn).
Published on 6th March, 2010 at 9:32am by Craig Whitson.
