Spring 2019
January 7 M. M. : Sigrid Bratlie on on Genome Editing
January 17 Art : Håkon Bleken: “Do not go gentle”
January 24 S.E. : The Norwegian Red Cross
February 4 M. M. : Torbjørn Færøvik On China
February 12 The 40th Anniversary Celebration
Dates for your Diary 2018
Spring 2018
January 8 Monthly Meeting : The Norwegian Election System – Marit Nybakk
January 11 Art : Marina Ibramovic at Henie-Onstad
January 25 S.E. : Visit to the Salvation Army
February 5 Monthly Meeting : Illiteracy in Cuba – H. E. Oscar de Los Reyes Ramos
February 22 S. E. : Tour of the Oslo Public Library
February 27 Art : With Eyes Closed / Gauguin and Munch
March 6 Monthly Meeting : Obstetric Fistula – Sidsel Høihjelle Michelsen
March 16 Art : The Great Graphic Boom
March 21 S.E. : Norway Designs
April 4 Art : Irma Salo Jæger
April 17 S.E. : A visit to the Norwegian College of Sports Sciences
April 26 Art : Nesodden Kunst- og Næringsparken
May 7 Monthly Meeting : Norwegian Defence – Admiral Steinar Paulsen
May 24 Art : Architectural Walk to the Barcode
May 30 Forum Singers 20th Jubilee Concert
June 5 Visit to the Royal Park
June 11 Annual General Meeting
June 13 S.E. : Visit to Sister Churches, Hadeland
Autumn 2018
September 3 Monthly Meeting : Development of the English Language – Kristin Bech
October 1 Monthly Meeting : The work of the Nobel Committee – Sigrid Langebrekke
November 5 Monthly Meeting : The Gokstad Viking Ships – Geir Gokstad
December 3 Christmas Meeting : A Christmas Carol – a performance by Angela Halvorsen Bogo and Jan-Egil Egnes
Dates for your Diary in 2017
January 9:
Epidemics from the Black Death to the Zika virus – Tone Bruun, Senior Medical Officer, the Norwegian Public Health Institute
January 17:
Ibsen Museum – Suzannah Ibsen / the role women played in Ibsen’s work
January 24: A Gallery Walk in the centre of Oslo, starting near the Town Hall
February 1: What do the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, French writer Gustav
Flaubert, the Dutch cultural theorist Mieke Bal, and the 2008 financial
crisis have in common? The exhibition, entitled Emma and Edvard:
Love in the time of Loneliness, will be curated by Mieke Bal.
February 6:
American Presidential Election System – Barbara Ødegaard
February 14:
For the first time in Scandinavia, an exhibition focusing on the world-famous Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. There will be a guided tour at the Astrup Fearnley Museum
February 16:
Visit to the Oslo Stock Exchange – a talk and a tour of the works of art
March 6:
National Tourist Routes in Norway – Per Ritzler from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
March 16:
American Graphic Art 1960 – 1990 at the National Gallery
March 21: Norway Designs – not just a shop!
April 4: The Finish artist Irma Salo Jæger – a retrospective exhibition at the
Henie Onstad Art Centre
May 4:
Architecture Walk around Ullevål-Hageby
May 8:
Sexual abuse on the internet towards minors – Marit Bakkevig, Senior Public Prosecutor
May 9:
Visit to Fransiskushjelpen at St. Hallvard’s Church and Monastery – this organisation offers help those critically ill or dying and to those in need.
May 29:
A special invitation from H.E. Helen Campbell, Ambassador of the European Union, to visit the Delegation of the EU in Oslo. Nearing the end of her term, the Ambassador will share with us experiences from her work in Norway and her thoughts about the European Union, present and future. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
May 31:
Annual concert by the Forum Singers at Vestre Aker Menighetshus. This year tribute will be paid to three talented ladies, all born in the year 1917: Ella Fitzgerald, Wenche Foss and Vera Lynn, who represented their countries with grace and dignity. (Also open to non-members: NOK 200.- / children under 15 yrs. NOK 50.-)
June 12:
The Annual General Meeting
Autumn 2017
September 4: A Look at the Norwegian Character and Values – Per Egil Hegge
September 16
:
Ambassadors for Peace – Oslo Marathon / 10 km run
September 19: A bus trip to Aas Manor and Råsjøen Hunting Lodge in Hakadal
October 2: Plastic Pollution in the Oceans – a lecture by Dr. Amy Lusher, a
leading researcher in the field of marine pollution.
October 5: Towards the Forest – Karl Ove Knausgaard on Edvard Munch
– a guided tour at the Munch Museum.
October 11: The National Archives of Norway – a guided tour
November 6: Egg donation and Biotechnology Law – Professor Marit Melhuus
Mid-November: Visit to galleries – more details to be announced
November 29: Christmas Lunch at Oslo Militære Samfund
December 11: The Christmas meeting
Events in November 2016
We are delighted to welcome H. E. Riffat Masood, Ambassador to Norway from Pakistan, as guest speaker at the Monthly Meeting on Monday, November 7. The topic of her speech will be “Challenges and Opportunities in south Asia and their impact on Women”. This promises to be a very interesting and informative talk.
On Thursday, November 10 there will be a visit to the National Museum – Architecture to see the Oslo Architecture Triennial: After belonging. In Residence. The Art Committee feels that this exhibition is particularly appropriate for International Forum members because of our diverse experience in living in many different part of the world.
Autumn is almost over and at the end of the month, on Tuesday, November 29 there will be an early Christmas Lunch at Asker Museum, arranged by the Special Events Committee. Known as the Valstad Collections, the museum is located in the Valley of Artists and offers a wide variety of attractions and a unique access to a bygone era. On arrival traditional Gløgg (mulled wine) will be served. After the guided tour the Christmas lunch, a speciality of the museum, may be partaken of.
Events in October 2016
At the meeting on Monday, 3 October, Ambassador Truls Hanevold will give a talk entitled Bhutan, the last Shangri-La?.
The Art Committee has planned a guided tour of the Exhibition: Japanomania in the North 1875 – 1918, which is on show at the National Gallery and at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design. This will take place on Thursday, 6 October 6.
Later in the month on Thursday, 20 October, the Special Events Committee invite members to a guided tour of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation – NRK. This will be one of the last chances available to visit Marienlyst and see the iconic buildings, since NRK is planning to move the new and modern studios elsewhere.
Events in September 2016
Do sign up for the first Monthly Meeting of the season on Monday September 5, to hear an interesting talk about the Vikings in Britain. Our speaker will be Iori Roberts, who has long had a keen interest this topic. Originally from Wales, he is physicist by profession and has taught in the Caribbean and Uganda, before settling in Norway.
Please remember that you are welcome to bring guests, if there is space available. All details are given in the August Newsletter.
On Thursday September 8, the Art Committee invites members to a guided tour of the exhibition: Nikolai Astrup – Norwegian Landscapes at the Henie Onstad Art Centre. This prolific artist, painter and printmaker was from the west coast of Norway.
This fascinating exhibition, recently shown at the charming Dulwich Picture Gallery, just outside London, has now opened at Høvikodden, in a more comprehensive version.
Later in the month, on Tuesday September 20, there will be an opportunity to visit Freia, a historic chocolate factory established in 1898 by Johan Throne Holst. A guided tour, including the history on the factory, the original Munch paintings as well as a visit to the beautiful park, has been arranged by the Special Events Committee. There will also be a journey into the world of chocolate – both the production and even a taste.
NB: The deadline for signing up is September 2, so do not delay. Guests are welcome if there is space available. For more details, please contact the International Forum Office.
Activities
Some activities are already under way, but many will be starting up again in September. A full list is available under Menu in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
International Forum 2016-2017
Welcome to the new International Forum year!
The first regular event will be our Monthly Meeting on September 5th, at 19:00. We are delighted to have Iori Roberts as our speaker. He will talk about Vikings in Great Britain. Sign up details will be given in the August Newsletter.
The first Joint Committee meeting will be on Monday 29th August, at 17:00.
Please remember to pay your membership fee for the coming year at your earliest convenience.
