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The Pulse: September 5 - 12

2010-09-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

MONDAY
Put on your red shoes and head to one of the coolest clubs in Oslo, Blå, this Monday evening for GymBaloo! Described as an alternative work-out for those who don't enjoy following a sweaty gym instructor stepping to the sounds of Rhianna, this is your chance to dance until you drop, and then get up and keep dancing because the DJ is makin' you feel so nice! The first Monday of every month, the hip jazz club called Blå, located right next to the Akerselva river in Grunnerløkka, holds a dance party for one and a half hours, starting at 7pm. Come in whatever clothes you like, gym clothes or regular attire, and dance away the stress that the rest of the week will bring. The DJ will play both old and new music, famous and underground, anything to get you moving. There is no age limit and the cost is free. And if you haven't been to see the Frank Znort Quartet play on Sunday nights at Blå, also for free, then get your butt over there as well. It's an institution.

WEDNESDAY
The Nobel Peace Center, located down at the water front between the City Hall and the entrance to Aker Brygge, is currently featuring a multimedia exhibition on South Africa's struggle for democracy called Strengths and Convictions. This Wednesday evening they will be hosting a concert of traditional South African songs and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. The performances by a string quartet, musician Busi Ncube on voice and mbira and other members of the Philharmonic orchestra will be supported by a projection of somewhat spooky but extremely cool animations by the artist William Kentrdige. A multimedia, multicultural performance that's not to be missed. The show starts at 7pm at the Nobel Peace Center and tickets cost 80 kroner.

THURSDAY
Who likes free stuff? How about free stuff with caffeine in it? Even better. The Norwegian coffee shop chain called Kaffebrenneriet is calling this Thursday "The Big Coffee Day," and they're offering coffee tasting and free samples of chocolate, ice cream and baked goods at various locations around Oslo. Go to any Kaffebrenneriet in the city this Thursday for a free tasting of different coffee types from all over the world. Between 11 and 1 o'clock, head over to the Kaffebrenneriet at Ullevålsveien & Karenslyst alle 22 to taste and learn more about chocolate. Go to the cafe inside Saga Kino, between Nationaltheateret and Aker Brygge, to taste ice cream and witness ice cream sculpting between 2 and 4pm.

Pulse, 16.5.2010

2010-05-15T10:04:00.000-07:00

1. The week starts with a grand event, the 17th of May, but what to do with the rest of the week? How about attending a book launch! On tuesday at 4PM in Auditorium 2 of Georg Sverdrups Hus, the university's own publishing house launches the book "Poverty and Elusive Development". The investigates our current attempts to fight poverty around the world through development aid and the many challenges that follow with this political and economical task. The author Dan Banik will be present as well as commentators from the university and the government. Everybody is welcome, tickets are free!

2. Also on tuesday, "Studentenes Fotoklub" screens a movie on the famous war photographer James Nachtwey. For James Nachtwey taking pictures was more than documentation, it was about influencing people and politics. Over the 100 minutes the movie lasts director Christian Frei gives us a glimpse behind the scenes and over the shoulders of James Nachtwey's work. The movie, titled "War Photographer", won 16 awards and was nominated for both an Oscar and an Emmy. It will be shown in Lillesalen on Chateau Neuf at 7PM. The entrance is free-

3. The final event requires you to speak Norwegian. Or Spanish. But if you do it will be worth it. The Bolivian president Evo Morales is visiting Oslo and on thursday 9AM in Litteraturhuset, he will meet the Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim to debate "Visions for solutions to the climate crisis”. The entrance is free, but you need to register by sending an email to cecilhi@sum.uio.no (get the email-adress from our blog: snakkerikkenorsk.blogspot.com).

The Pulse, week of 9.5.10

2010-05-11T09:06:00.000-07:00

On Monday the 10th fans of cinema can enjoy two short films at the Ringen Kino. The showing is part of Kort på Ringne, a series allowing audiences to watch new, relevant short films and give short film directors an opportunity to show their latest production. The first film, Konto og Gitar, tells the story of a teenage boy as he opens a bank account to save for the guitar of his dreams and the bank teller in charge of his account. In the second film, Annika, a daughter travels to Poland to find her missing father. The past soon begins to haunt her and she starts to realize why her father left in the first place. Both films are in Norwegian and start playing at 17:30, free tickets can be picked up at the kiosk.

If you’re looking for more time outdoors, stop by the Oslo Opera House on Tuesday. Koro, the professional body for art in public spaces is revealing a new work by Monica Bonvicini entitled She Lies. Constructed of stainless steel and semi-transparent glass the sculpture is 12 meters high and weighs over 300 tons. Modeled after the painting Das Eismeer, depiciting a shipwreck in an ice field, the sculpture is designed to withstand its location in the harbor. 18:00 marks the beginning of the thirty-minute ceremony at the Opera House, where a percussion orchestra and synchronized swimmers will perform. Attendance is open to the public on the roof of the Opera House.

Wanting something to do during the weekend for free? Dubious is a small club concept at Sound of Mu with a focus on experimental electronic music. This week they're hosting the Oslo based electronic based artist and DJ, Sharku. A wide range of inspirations from instrumental hip hop, modern bass music, and South Korean films characterize his style of music. Also performing is another local artist of a similar, DJ Indiana Ross. The show starts at 21:30 at the Sound of Mu and goes until 1:00. Check out their myspace page for a better idea on how they sound.

Apologies, Pulse

2010-04-20T00:40:00.000-07:00

Hello loyal listeners and blog-followers!

First, an apology. You may have noticed that the show from last Sunday (April 18) sounded suspiciously similar to the show from the week before. In fact, it was the same show. Now, we were completely prepared for a new show this week. However, due to circumstances out of our control, we when showed up at the radio Sunday morning we were locked out of all the recording studios and the key was nowhere to be found. So we did the only thing we could do--put on a re-run, then went to a coffee shop and mourned the fact that we couldn't put on a new show. Oh well. We've now made sure that this will never happen again, and now we have more time to perfect our show for next week--about creativity and inspiration. So you can look forward to that, and in the meantime, here's the Pulse for this week, straight from me to you:
--Emily

The Pulse, 19.4 – 26.4
Monday through Thursday--Norwegian National Ballet: Streetcar Named Desire
Stellaaaa!! The Norwegian National Ballet is performing a dance version of Tennessee Williams' celebrated play A Streetcar Named Desire, choreographed by American ballet dancer, choreographer and director John Neumeier. Neumeier has become something of a choreography legend with his sense of drama and ability to tell a story through dance. Accompanied by music from Prokofiev and Schnittke, come watch this famous story of fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois and her difficult meeting with the steamy, urban ambience of 1940s New Orleans and her sister’s raw yet attractive husband Stanley Kowalski. This is also a great opportunity to visit the inside of the opera building, whose main stage lies 16 meters under sea level. The cheapest seats cost only 100 crowns, and a student discount is offered for more expensive seating. A Streetcar Named Desire is showing at the opera house this week on Monday through Thursday at 7pm, and several more time in the coming weeks. Order tickets online at www.operaen.no.

Wednesday--Debate: International students vs. Norwegian students: isolation and integration
International students, how many Norwegian friends do you currently have? Do you feel like you’re a part of Norwegian society, or are you isolated from it all? This is one of our favorite discussion topics here at Snakker Ikke Norsk, and we don’t want to miss the hot debate that will take place this Wednesday on integration of international students into Norwegian college life, brought to you by the Kulturutvalget. Participating in the debate will be representatives from SiO, International Student Union, the Buddy System and the Norweigan Student Society. This is a chance to hear what the people who are in charge of introducing internationals to Norwegians have to say, as well as get your own questions answered. The debate will take place this Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the library of Chateau Neuf. Entrance is free.

Thursday--Museum Lecture: Marimekko designer Erja Hirvi
The National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is currently exhibiting a retrospective of textiles, fashion and accessories from the Finnish brand Marimekko. Marimekko was established in 1951 and its clothing has since been admired and worn by many famous women, including Jackie Kennedy. After a sharp downturn in the early 90s, the brand was saved from bankruptcy and made a comeback in the late 90s, where its designs were worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City. Come see the exhibition for free, and then attend a lecture by Erja Hirvi, one of Marimekko's foremost young designers. In the lecture she will talk about her work as a textile designer for Marimekko, and about what inspires her as a designer. The lecture will be given in English and will take place on Thursday (April 22) at 5:30 pm in the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (Kunstindustrimuseet), located at St. Olavs gate 1. There will be musical entertainment in the form of Finnish folk songs performed on clarinet and cello, and refreshments will be served. Entrance is free.

Pulse, 11.4.2010

2010-04-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

1. We cannot have this weeks edition of the Pulse without talking about Novafest, Radio Novas annual culture and music festival. This year it takes place next week, on friday April 16th and saturday April 17th at Blå. Novafest is much more than music, although the festival sports bands such as Casiokids, Mount Erie, No Kids and Megaphonic Thrift. Especially the saturday offers debates, interviews, art installations, food and a market. For more information, see www.novafest.no. Day passes are 150 NOK, festival passes are 250 NOK - a little more than our usual limit of 100 NOK per event, but this is one is worth it!

2. If rock music is too loud for you, perhaps the fairy tales and romances of classical composer Robert Schumann are more down your alley. Schumann is a representative of German romanticism and famous for ruining his career as a solo pianist by experimenting with mechanical contraptions that were supposed to improve his finger strength and instead crippled him. He switched to composing and his vast talent is reflected in the more than hundred compositions he produced in his lifetime. On monday, Students from the Norwegian Academy of music will perform several of Schmumanns magical compositions. The venue is the Norwegian Academy of Music right next to Chateau Neuf, the time is 7PM and the entrance is free.

3. Somewhat more traditional, but still free of charge, is the performance of Norwegian singer-songwriter Thomas Dybdal next tuesday, 7PM, in Internasjonalen. The bar Internasjonalen on Youngstorget is itself one of Oslo's hippes venues, but the concert is made even more special by the fact that it is recorded and broadcast live on NRKs acclaimed show "Lydverket". Tickets are free, but are distributed on first come - first save basis, so send an email to lydverketpublikum@nrk.no to sign up. And it pays to hurry up, there are only 100 tickets available!

4. Spring is here and you cannot dive head first into the Norwegian outdoor lifestyle too soon. If skiing hasn't been your cup of tea, outdoor barbecueing just might. It is sedentary, social, if weather permits: sunny, and you can have a beer while admiring one of Oslo's many beautiful parks. So round up your friends, buy an engangsgrill and supplies and find your spot in the sun. This "event", the coming of springtime, is, for all we know, free of charge.

Snakker ikke Norsk, sunday 21st of March

2010-03-21T03:01:00.000-07:00

We are off to a long Easter break, but we are going to keep you entertained with the best from our archives. Our last show before the break was filled to the brim:

Aneta reported on the Thriller dance record that takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, later this year. For more information, join the facebook group.

Maya invited two members from the Norwegian Azerbaijani Youth Organization, who arranged a special spring equinox concert in Oslo this week. Here, we also heard a piece of Norwegian music, Anitra's dance from Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, performed on a tradtional Azerbaijani instrument, the tar.

Ioana went to Blå to dig into the illustrious history of Oslo's biggest quartet, Frank Znort Quartet. Every sunday Frank Znort Quartet puts their very special spell on Blå and its audience with their mix of jazz, swing, blues and world music. But there is far more to the band than meets the eye.

Finally, Nurallah sought out an academic perspective on Norwegian society and sat down to talk to UiO researcher Thomas Hylland Eriksen about some hard questions: Norwegians oil - blessing or curse? Are immigrants a problem? And what exactly are the Norwegian core values?

If you missed our show today, catch the rerun on monday 12-13, or listen to our show as often as you want at www.radionova.no.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Celebration of nerdy-ness

2010-03-14T03:54:00.000-07:00

I forgot to mention on the show that today is Pi Day! March 14, 3.14—get it? I guess it only works in America because we write the date with the month first and the day second. In my high school Calculus class we celebrated by bringing various kinds of pies to class and chowing down. My favorite is apple, but there are so many other possibilities: blueberry pie, blackberry pie, cherry pie, pumpkin pie... Mmm. Happy Pi Day everyone! Five years until the mathematical celebration of the century...March 14, 2016. 3.1416. It will be madness!

--Emily

Pulse, 14.3.2010

2010-03-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

The big day in Oslo's cultural life next week is wednesday. Three worthwile events take place on this day alone.

1. In Parkteatret on Grünerløkka you can watch the American Oscar-winning documentary "Hearts and Minds". Released in 1974, the movie takes its title from a quote by former US president Lyndon B. Johnson who said that the outcome of the Vietnam War would depend on winning the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. Since the Vietnam War is long over, the movie may now be watched in the context of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"Hearts and Minds" screens at Parkteatret on wednesday the 17th at 6.45PM and tickets cost 80 NOK.

2. The second event taking place that wednesday is a debate titled "Iran and the West at a Crossroad". The debate is arranged by the "Culture and Debate Society" at Chateau Neuf who also are in the process of establishing an all English section. This debate, although arranged by the Norwegian branch, is in English as well and sports a five man panel consisting of journalists, researchers, an Iranian human rights activist and the Israelian ambassador to Norway. The debate takes place at Chateau Neuf on wednesday the 17th at 7PM. The entrance is free.

3. The third event to kick off on wednesday is the "Eurodok" film festival which takes place at Cinemateket the movie theatre of the Norwegian Film Institute in Dronningensgate. And if you already decided on one of the other wednesday events - don't worry: The "Eurodok" film festival lasts for five days, from wednesday the 17th until sunday the 21st. Topics range from Iceland to pianos to homeless people to homosexuality to Burma to -- well, check out the full program at eurodok.no.
There are more than 6 hours of movies every day, tickets for individual movies are 80NOK -- 50 if you buy a membership for Cinemateket -- or 200 NOK for the entire festival.

4. Finally, already on tuesday you can watch a movie which not only is pure fiction but is firmly rooted in a genre that could not be more rich in cliches: The Western. Chateau Neuf's own filmclub, Cinema Neuf, screens the Italo Western classic "The Good, the Bad, the Ugly". Director Sergio Leone redefined the visual style of westerns, Clint Eastwood plays the nameless, squinting hero and Ennio Morricone wrote the unforgettable soundtrack. "The Good, the Bad, the Ugly" is a tale about gold, war, betrayals, big explosions and one of the most memorable showdowns in western history. The movie screens at Chateau Neuf tuesday the 16th at 7PM and tickets cost 60NOK, 40NOK if you are a member of the student society.

International branch of the Culture and Debate Society

2010-03-03T01:55:00.001-08:00

In last Sunday's show, we talked with Dunja Cetkovic and Janet Holdcroft who are CEO and press officer of the new international branch of the culture and debate society at Chateau Neuf (CEO and press officer is exaggeratedly formal, they're both down to earth people really).

As mentioned, everything is still in a start-up phase. A facebook group is coming soon; a first event on international criminal law on April 11 is already in the works. Members of the International Students' Union will be invited to the new group as soon as it established. To join ISU on facebook go here.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian branch of the culture and debate society, simply called Kulturutvalget, already offers some lectures and debates in English. To read more, visit their webpage or join them on facebook. The first upcoming events in English are a debate on Mexico 100 years after the revolution (Wednesday, March 3) and a debate on Iran and the West at a crossroad (Wednesday, March 17).

Interview with Laura Agustin

2010-02-10T12:21:00.000-08:00

Last week, during the "Human Rights, Human Wrongs" film festival, we interviewed Laura Agustin on her views on trafficking and prostitution. In particular, we asked her what she thinks about Norway's ban on prostiution. If you missed the interview, you can now download it here.

For more information, read Laura's blog or check out her book, "Sex at the Margins: Migration, Labour Markets and the Rescue Industry".

Pulse, 7.2.10

2010-02-05T09:47:00.000-08:00

This week’s Pulse will focus on events that occur weekly, so you can go to them whenever you have time.

1. Our first weekly event occurs at Cosmopolite. Cosmopolite is the main scene for world music in Oslo, and it operates from inside Soria Moria, the so-called Kulturslottet or Palace of Culture at Torshov, Vogtsgate 64. Every Tuesday they host Milonga Tango Café, organized by the Tango Club of Oslo. A free beginning tango course starts off the evening at 7pm, followed by a dance session from 8pm to midnight. Ramon Gimenez and his wife, the couple behind the Oslo Tango Club, may be the two people responsible for bringing Argentine tango to the good people of Norway. They have been teaching for over a decade. The entrance should cost around 70-100 kr, and up to 150 kr if there is a live concert involved. Go to www.nmh.no for more information. Then find the passion in you!

2. If you’re too shy to get your dance on, here’s an alternative. Every Wednesday evening at 6pm, Oslo’s Musikkhøyskolen—University College of Music—holds a student concert. This week you will be treated to a cello and piano duo performing Sonatas from Franz Schubert and Cesar Franck. This is an inexpensive, non-threatening way to be introduced to classical music, and admission is free. Norges musikkhøyskole is located at Slemdalsveien 11, just across from Chateau Neuf. Check their website, www.nmh.no, for more musical events.

3. If you’re looking for something more intimate and, well, cool, you can attend the Jazz Jam which is held at the BokCaféen in Chateau Neuf every Thursday from 9pm. The performers are also students from the musikkhøyskolen, and admission is free. This event is quite popular and the quality of the musicians is top-notch.

And don’t forget that next weekend is Valentine’s Day, so surprise your significant other or your best friend by taking her/him out to one of these fun and inexpensive events.

Pulse, 31.1.10

2010-01-31T02:07:00.000-08:00

1. Bjarne Melgaard, a retrospective – Astrup Fearnley museum
For art lovers, the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art organizes a retrospective exhibition of Bjarne Melgaard's work of the last 15 years. This retrospective exhibition is the first of a kind for the artist and gathers most of the outstanding works of the expressionist painter. The exhibition is a must-see. Bjarne Melgaard is one of the most famous Norwegian painters, in and outside Norway. His style is provocative, inspired by the norwegian black-metal music and the homosexual culture.
His means of expression are painting, installation works and video works. The exhibition takes place at the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Oslo, from Wednesday to Friday. The museum is located at Dronningensgate 4 and is open from 12:00 to 17:00. And the entrance is free.

2. Winterwalks – a guided tour of Oslo's Notting Hill
During the winter-time the Oslo Guidebureau organizes guided tours of Oslo, every day of the week. Each walk is dedicated to one part of the city. And each visit is arranged in a special way, to fit with the atmosphere of the visited area. The tour is open to everyone. The visits last about 2 hours, so that everything can be visited at a calm pace. And every guided tour ends in a caffé or a snack bar, what could be a good opportunity to meet new people or to deepen new relationships. On Fridays the visits are in Grünerlokka, the so-called Notting Hill of Oslo. They focus on the historical development of the area that is the beating heart of today's Oslo. Each guided tour costs 150 NOK, but a beverage or a snack is included in the price. For more information visit the website: www.winterwalks.no.

3. Jazz night at Herr Nielsen
On Thursday, don't miss the opportunity to listen the purest jazz of Oslo. The New Orleans Workshop Jazzclub displays the talents of its guest music bands, around jazz music from the 1920-1930s. If you are a lover of those unchanged melodies, this place is for you; the band is playing at Herr Nielsen, located at Hambros plass 5. The music starts at 8 pm. And the student price tickets are only 30 NOK.

Job Hunting - resources

2010-01-31T02:04:00.000-08:00

If you want to join the course at the career center either visit them at Frederikke or visit their website for more information.

For information about working VISA visit the Service Center for Foreign Workers or check out the EURES website.

Pulse, 24.1.2010

2010-01-24T01:59:00.000-08:00

1. From the 3.-7. February Parkteatret hosts the second "Human rights Human wrongs" film festival. Over the space of 5 days you can watch 25 movies on a variety of topics, with tickets costing 50 NOK for a single film or 100 NOK for a day pass. Why are we telling you now? Because Parkteatret kicks off the festival with a sneak preview next week. On wednesday the 27th 7PM you can watch "The Yes Men Fix the World" at Parkteatret, which is on Olaf Ryes Plass in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood. The idea of the "Yes men": pose as global capitalisms worst villains and say stupid things in order to humiliate them. The movie is guaranteed to be both hilariously funny and thought provoking at the same time. Tickets are 80 NOK. We hope to bring you more on the "Human Rights Human Wrongs" film festival next week, and until then check out their webpage at www.humanfilm.no.

2. Elton John once sang "Saturday night's all right for fighting". I prefer dancing. And fridays. One opportunity is "Klubb Kadanza" which takes place for the first time this friday at 8PM in Klubbscenen at Chateau Neuf. The main act is the band "Under Dogs International" which plays Balkan inspired rock music. Helping you warm up and cool down before and after the concert are the DJs from Radio Nova's very own funk show "Funkiga Timman" (Funky times?) which airs on Radio Nova every wednesday 10-11PM. As mentioned, "Klubb Kadanza" kicks off this friday at 8PM, tickets are 50NOK, 30NOK if you are a member of studentersamfundet.

3. Also on friday, the International Students Union hosts a "Semester Kick Off" party at Uglebo cafe in the Sophus Bugge Building, right in the heart of Blindern. As I am writing this, the exact program has not yet been revealed, but in a bar filled to the brim with foreign students, I am sure you will find plenty of opportunity to chat, drink, dance and flirt. Join the facebook event to keep updated, the event starts at 6PM and to the best of our knowledge is free of charge.

4. And if all you long for is to sit back on your or somebody else's couch and mellow out, you have an excellent chance already tonight. Every sunday, the Student Pub "Amatøren" in the Sogn student village hosts a movie night. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at affordable prices, but watching the movie itself is free. On the program tonight is Cameron Crowes marvelous epic "Almost Famous". Remember, it's all happening. Unfortunately, the Amatøren homepage does not say exactly when the movie is happening, but based on previous experience, I'd say around 7PM.

Snakker ikke Norsk is recruiting!

2010-01-17T13:44:00.000-08:00

Are you interested in working at a radio station? Do you want to bring out your inner journalist? Then you might be the man or woman for us!

Snakker ikke Norsk is looking for 2-3 new radio journalists to join our show. Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language radio programme on Radio Nova 99.3FM, the student radio station in Oslo. We operate under the motto made by foreign students for foreign students, and our show airs every sunday 10-11AM. If you are interested, come to one of Radio Novas recruitment meetings Jan 18 or Jan 26 at 7PM on Chateau Neuf!

Radio Nova is run almost entirely by volunteers, so you will not get paid! You do get an opportunity to dabble with radio and let your creativity run wild! You will also get a chance to gather useful experience with radio in particular and journalism in general - many former members of Radio Nova have ended up as professional journalists. There are no prerequisites to joining Radio Nova, except the willingness to commit 10-15 hours a week to making radio. We will teach you all you need to know, and we promise you will have lots of fun. For Snakker ikke Norsk, we expect you to have basic skills in English - but we're all foreign students, so don't set the bar too high for yourself!

If you have any questions, attend one of the recruitment meetings or shoot us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.

Pulse, 17.1.2010

2010-01-17T00:35:00.000-08:00

1. The International Coffee Hour is back. Every friday from 4-6PM in the library on Chateau Neuf you can enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and meet up with fellow foreign students. If you're completely lost in Oslo and know nobody, this is a good spot to start. And again, free cookies! Don't miss this opportunity.

2. If you've just arrived in Oslo and so far only heard about magical Grünerløkka with its many small shops and cafes - why not start your exploration of this neighbourhood at "The Sound of Mu". This small cafe at the lower end of Markveien is best described as avantgarde. Or a bohemian dive bar. Or an art gallery. The decor changes constantly and so do the events ranging from concerts to exhibitions. This wednesday at 8PM, "The Sound of Mu" hosts a backgammon tournament. Entry is free, how many drinks you choose to consume is up to you!

3. Finally, the snow is tedious when you have to walk through it, but quite marvelous once you put on some skis and get walking. Oslo offers a multitude of cross-country skiing opportunities with prepared and illuminated tracks. Simply grab your skis, take the T-bane to Sognsvann, Frognerseteren or any other place at the city limits, and you're good to go. If you don't have skis, you can lend one from the university in the Frederikke building, at the SIO (Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo) offices. They can also hook you up with a ski course. Renting skis is not too expensive, and then skiing is, of course, free.

Pulse, 15.11.2009

2009-11-15T17:15:00.001-08:00

1. A weekend full of partying and socializing may be a welcome change of pace from your brain-heavy activities during the week. You are all studying for exam, aren't you? If you want a last chance escape, head to Soria Moria, today sunday at 9PM. In the Soria Moria Bar and Restaurant in Torshov, the Kurt Weill Duo will play music by -- you guessed it -- Kurt Weill. Kurt Weill is most famous for composing music for Berthold Brecht's socialist "Threepenny Opera" in the 1920s. Brecht and Weill are also on the menu tonight, and entrance is free.

2. Africa has often been described as the dark continent, perhaps in reference to how little we know about Africa - but how can a diverse continent of deserts, jungles, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, where the snow falls on the Kilimandjaro and the sun sets in the Serengeti, how can such a continent be called dark? In particular, Africa has rich and colourful cultural traditions, and those are in focus during the Africa week at Litteraturhuset from the 16th to the 21st of November. Meet African writers, watch African movies, discuss politics - in 9 separate events you can delve into Africa's cultural heritage. All events are in English and all events but two are free of charge. For details, check www.litteraturhuset.no.

3. Where does the time go is a question I often ask myself. Where did that boy and girl go is a question you might be asking yourself - if you head to a game of "Boksen går" in Sankt Hanshaugen on monday at 6.30PM. "Boksen går" is the Norwegian name for a variant of the classical hide and seek game. Meeting point is the open air stage in Sankt Hanshaugen. I guess you don't really need to know Norwegian to play this still popular children's game, but black clothes are recommended. The idea is of course not only to play a game but also to meet new people with an optional nachspiel, and if you get tired or cold during the game you can always just go home - that will teach them. The event is of course free of charge.

4. If you like the Oslo band Le Corbeau you have two chances to see them play next week. With their mix of noise pop and jazzy brass instrumentation they are quickly becoming one of the more popular bands in Norway. On tuesday, they guest Gloria Flames on Grønland together with experimental bands Laconic Zero and Japanese Gum. On friday they play Garage together with avantgarde rock band Maribel. Tickets are 90NOK and 100NOK respectively.

Pulse 11.10.09

2009-10-11T00:14:00.000-07:00

1. Now that it's getting dark outside, you may prefer the warm and the cosy darkness of a movie theatre to the cold and rainy darkness outside. Throughout the next week there is ample opportunity to go the movies in the form of the "Film fra Sør" movie festival. Vampire movies, documentaries, a funk musical - "Film fra Sør" features almost 40 movies from the southern half of the hemisphere, south relative to central Europe and Northern America. It's a welcome change of pace from mainstream cinema - so don't miss that chance. Tickets are between 65 and 90 NOK. For more information visit the Film fra Sør website, www.filmfrasor.no.

2. If you prefer football to movies but still want the cosy warmth I promised, check out Cinema Neuf on Chateau Neuf on tuesday. At 7PM, Cinema Neuf screens the movie "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait". This prize winning documentary about arguably the world's best football player of the last twenty years is going to make both football fans and movie buffs happy. If you prefer testosterone heavy violence, come back on thursday, when Cinema Neuf screens the movie "The Wrestler" starring Mickey Rourke. Tickets, in both cases, are 35 NOK.

3. With the Octoberfest wrapping up as I speak, you may have had your share of alcohol this weekend. If you desperately want another beer, say around thursday, at least mix it with some culture. On bokcafeen on Chateau Neuf, you can enjoy your beverage of choice, alcholic or non-alcoholic, to the sound of opera. Entrance is free.

4. Already today you can go to a flea market, and yes, there are flea markets in Oslo every week, with prominent ones at Grønland on saturday and Birkelunden on sunday afternoon. But this one, placed more towards sunday evening, is indoors at the fashionable bar Internasjonalen. Buy and sell, have a beer or simply feel hip for hanging out at Internasjonalen on a sunday. Entrance is free. As for drinks or other purchases, it's up to you.

What happens if you are caught cheating?

2009-10-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

In last sunday's show, we mused on the peculiar fact that most students that have been caught cheating at the University of Oslo during the last couple of years are foreign students. Here is the promised link to UiO's pages on cheating and what happens if you get caught.

If you want to read more, here are three stories by Radio Nova's own news show (in Norwegian):

or -- in English -- from the student newspaper Universitas.

Pulse, 4.10.2009

2009-10-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

Here is the short summary of this weeks events:

1. If you are not too tired from the weekend and you still want to move, you can go to the Blå in Brenneriveien 9C and have a nice free entranced party "Let's dance" which is going on from 19:30 this monday, 5th of October.

2. On wednesday, 7th of October, you can listen to a concert by the students from the Norwegian Academy of Music. It starts at 6 p.m. in Norges musikkhøgskole, just next to Chateau Neuf.

3. If you would like to visit a museum, you can go to Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Norsk Tekknisk museum) and see a spectacular exhibition on climate change - "Climate X" from tuesday to friday from 9 to 16 o'clock. Entrance is 80NOK for adults, but students pay half price.

4. You can feel the spirit of Germanys famous beerfestival just here in Oslo, in Chateuf Neuf: Oktoberfest 2009, which is going to be from thursday to saturday this week. Germans and beer is not for all tastes, but if you cannot live without, tickets edge in at exactly 100NOK.

5. Aleksander Rybak - the winner of Eurovision is going to sing for you in Sentrum Scene next saturday, 9 p.m. - that is if you are in the possession of a whopping 270 NOK and are willing to spend them on revisiting Norway's Eurovision hero.

Pulse 20.9.2009

2009-09-21T03:09:00.001-07:00

1. Special Events Organizers from University of Oslo, that is the friendly people that sponsor the weekly International Coffee Hour, give you two chances to get more familiar with the city you live in. Today the destination is nature. Starting at Sognsvann t-bane station at noon, the walk will take you into beautiful Nordmarka. You can stray off the path to gather blueberries and, if you dare, mushrooms, or save your energy for hot chocolate and warm apple pie at Ullevålseter. You probably don't need to be in top shape, but a tolerance for walking, solid shoes and sensible clothing are a plus. Next sunday, again at noon, the walk starts at the sea side of city hall and will take you through and around the heart of Oslo. Can you name another city, where nature and culture are so close together? Both walks start at noon and are, of course, free of charge.

2. Also this sunday, Dan Fägerkvist will visit Blitz to play songs of Vladimir Vysotskij. If you have never heard about Vysotskij before, it is about time! Vladimir Vysotskij was a russian folk-singer, whose stature was as big, if not bigger than that of Bob Dylan in the US. Vysotskij was so popular, he drew record crowds even when he was already dead. His funeral took place during the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and most people preferred to attend the funeral, leaving the sports stadiums empty.
Dan Fägerkvist has translated Vysotskijs songs into Swedish and delivers them in a performance that can only be described as magical and electric, even if you don't understand all the words. He will guest Blitz in Pilestredet 30 this sunday night. The concert starts at 9PM but it pays off arriving earlier to get a good spot. Tickets cost 70NOK.

3. You may already have noticed that the days are getting shorter in Oslo, but for now the days are still longer than the nights. This will change this thursday, the day of autumn equinox. But Oslo will not walk quietly into the night, rather: on this day the citizens of Oslo are invited to take a nightly walk along Akerselva. Almost 3 000 torches light up the Akerselva river from north to south, creating a mystical atmosphere around the 8 km long cultural journey. Experience light sculptures, choirs, folk music, jazz, dance, art installations, trolls and gnomes. Just start your walk at Brekkedammen in Kjelsås around 8PM and follow the river downstream. The event is, of course, free of charge.

4. A lot of people like to spend their friday nigths at a lively party or roaming Oslo's bars and nightclubs. If you thirst for some high culture instead, you can head to the Norwegian Academy of Music in Karl Johanns Gate 35. This friday at 7.30PM the master's students at the academy will play their graduation concert. For the exact program go to the homepage of the Norwegian Academy of Music at www.nmh.no, but don't bother saving up money for tickets: because the concert is, once again, free of charge.

Pulse, 13.09.2009

2009-09-15T04:53:00.000-07:00

Kulturnatt in Olso! The upcoming week offers a lot of events: such like Oslos Kulturnatt. A Night full of cultural events like exhibitions, concerts and acrobatics. Next Friday more than 80 cultural institutions present themselves in a unique and exciting manner. The cultural night is an international concept and its aim is to introduce both the inhabitans of Oslo and the tourists to the cultural acitivities of the city. The most interesting thing for you might be that almost every event is for free. So just go to the city on friday and experience the wide cultural side of Oslo. You can find the whole program with more details on www.oslokulturnatt.no

One can still find it - the economy crisis. The first panic attack is over but there are still problems to be solved. And one of the big question that remains is: How have we got into that? The documentary film „Let's make money“ tried to answer this question. Now the Oslo dokumentarkino shows this impressive and quite terrifying documentary from Erwin Wagenhofer. On wednesday you'll maybe find not all the answers, but you will see the world from a different point of view. The film is shown at the Literaturhuset at 7 pm. One ticket costs 80 Kroner.

Have fun!

New president elected

2009-08-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

For this sunday's show we interviewed the newly elected president of the International Students Union, ISU, George Vlazakis. For more info on ISU, check out their website at http://foreninger.uio.no/isu/ or join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=46008382664.

Also in this show: A band from Seattle that is not Nirvana, love your bike, the Pulse and lots of good music. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, catch the re-run on monday 12-13 on Radio Nova 99.3FM or listen to the podcast on www.radionova.no -> programmer -> snakkerikkenorsk.

New semester = new recruits

2009-08-10T14:50:00.000-07:00

With the new semester on the doorsteps, Snakker Ikke Norsk is looking to refill our roster. We are looking for 4-5 eager and enthusiastic journalists to join our show.

What is "Snakker Ikke Norsk"?

Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language show on Radio Nova, Oslo's student radio station. Our long-standing motto is "by foreign students for foreign students", but hopefully you don't have to be a foreign student to enjoy listening to our show and it is not strictly necessary to be a foreign student to join our show as a journalist.
We try to cover a little bit of everything that goes on in Oslo and the great wide world, but try to focus on things that could be of interest to (foreign) students. We also see ourselves as a bazar of cultural exchange, penetrating the mysteries of Norwegian societies and bringing a little bit of the great wide world to the Norwegian living room (or dorm room).
Snakker ikke Norsk currently airs every sunday from 10-11 on Radio Nova 99.3 FM. Thus we try to keep it light and entertaining, but are not afraid to challenge, enlighten and inspire our listeners too.

What is Radio Nova?

Radio Nova is Oslo's student radio station. It is financed primarily by student semester fees and run mostly by volunteers. Other than that Radio Nova is completely independent. A small army of volunteers produces more than fifty hours of radio on just about every topic under the sun, from indie music to cooking shows to radio theatre - and even a quirky English language radio show called "Snakker ikke Norsk".
If you want to work for Snakker ikke Norsk, be aware that it is volunteer work and is not paid - in money. You do get a basic education in radio journalism and the ins and outs of producing a radio show. The requirement is that you put in around 10-15 hours of work, every week (you can take a week or two off for exams). Of course, hard work is rewarding and even without that Radio Nova is a fun place to spend your precious spare time!

If you are interested there is a general recruitment meeting for Radio Nova on August 17, 5PM on Chateau Neuf. If you cannot make it on that day or have any further questions, send an email to snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com. We are looking forward to hear from you!

Pulse, 31.5.2009

2009-06-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

1. The National Music Day is an annual music festival in more than a hundred countries. Traditionally, the festival is held on the 21st of June and the only requirement is that all music is performed outdoors and free of charge. Oslo has their own version of this festival, Musikkfest, and for practical reasons it is always held on the first saturday in June.
Next saturday is the first saturday in June, so cross your fingers for good weather and get outside next saturday to catch one or more of literally hundreds of concerts on more than 30 stages all over Oslo. For more information, go to www.musikkfest.no. The festival is, as mentioned, completely free of charge.

2. If you thirst for music now, today, and not the kind of music that rocks, but the kind that embraces you, soothes you and cures your hangover - head to Cafe Fiasco next to the Oslo Busterminal in Schweigaardsgate 4. The Oslo Radio Orchestra plays smooth jazz from the golden days of radio AND jazz, that's right, from the 20s and 30s. Oslo Radio Orchestra will take the stage today sunday between 3-6PM and the event is free of charge.

3. Would you imagine that nerds go to the opera? Next wednesday at 1.15PM the biggest nerd of them all, Bill Gates, visits the Oslo opera house to meet with Norway's prime minister Jens Stoltenberg. Together, they will discuss how business and government can work together to fight poverty and how the current financial crisis affects the global fight against poverty. Unbelievably, the event is free of charge, but you do need to register in advance. For more information, go to www.regjeringen.no/refleks. If you don't know how to spell that google "bill gates jens stoltenberg oslo". Once again, the place is the Oslo opera house and the time is wednesday 1.15PM and the event is free of charge.

4. After three events which are free of charge, here is one that may cost you a little; strictly speaking it's not an event at all, but whatever you invest in it, I promise it will be worth it. Here is the deal, summer has come to Norway, but in Norway, more so than in most other places, summer doesn't last all year. So go outside bask in the sun. Buy a day pass for the Oslo ferries and go island hopping. Go hiking in Nordmarka or gather your friends for a barbecue at Sognsvann. Summer days in Norway are sweet, but they are few and precious, so don't let them go to waste.

Live at the Coffee Hour

2009-04-30T07:40:00.000-07:00

Hello dear listeners!
Next Friday, May 8th SIN will be live and direct from the International Coffee Hour at Chateau Neuf. Friend of the show Adam Brixton will be performing live, and we'll be interviewing/chatting with international students. We'll also have the coordinator of events for the International Student Union Ted Essebaggers with us to speak about things, as well as field any odd or eroneous questions. So if you found the blog from the flyers we put up: post comments/ recommendations or music requests below!

Pulse 19.4.2009

2009-04-19T02:00:00.000-07:00

1) The first event takes place in Oslo's oldest building: Gamle Aker Kirken, situated on top of Telthusbakken, it was built some time during the eleventh century - so any day now may mark the church's one thousandth birthday. Today, on sunday, at 7PM the church hosts a free concert featuring choral music by the likes of Bach, Verdi and Purcell.
The church is situated at Akersbakken 26 and the concert is free of charge - although you may leave a donation if you want to support this and future events.

2) What is the best place to kick back and watch a movie? A modern THX equipped movie theatre? Your living room couch? How about a tiki bar? The bar Aku Aku in Grünerløkka, Thorvald Meyers gate 32 to be more precise, not only features the plynesian style decor and the exotic cocktails typical of tiki bars, for the next couple of mondays you can also enjoy a string of classic movies.
Next up is Woody Allen's classical romantic comedy "Manhattan". The movie starts at 8PM and except for the drinks you might feel tempted to buy, the event is free of charge.

3) Believe it or not, the legendary rock band Grateful Dead and free speech on the internet have something in common: John Perry Barlow. In addition to writing lyrics for Grateful Dead, Barlow is also a founding member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation which is dedicated to preserving free speech on the internet.
On thursday, Barlow will give a lecture titled "You cannot own free speech". The lecture will be followed by a debate, all of which will be in English. The lecture and debate take place at Teaterkjellern in Akersgata 38 at 7PM and the event is free of charge.

4) Also on thursday, Cinemateket offers you a chance to catch a rare gem among cult movies: Withnail and I. Originally released in Britain in 1987, "Withnail and I" tells the story of two unemployed, and somewhat useless, actors who flee their tumultous city life and head for the countryside. But the simple country life turns out to be not so simple either.
It's funny, sad, hilarious, poignant and for 75 NOK -- 45 if you are already a member of cinemateket -- this experience can be yours.
The movie is shown on thursday at 6PM at Cinemateket in Dronningens Gate 16.

Podcast, March 15

2009-03-19T02:13:00.000-07:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Hawaii, rats and humans in an unholy union, Philippino rappers, the west coast is Norway's California, Norwegians like boob news, the Pulse "Hawaiian edition" and, as always, lots of good music.

Next week: Money, "Tower of Power" - it's not from"Lord of the Rings", what equals Oslo? and much much more.

NOTE: Old episodes are now also available for listening on Radio Novas official webpages.

Watchmen Discussion

2009-03-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

If you liked the talk on sunday about the Watchmen and want a more critical review, or you're just curious about why this movie's gotten so much hype download the full discussion. If you can weather 40 minutes of nerdy banter you can catch a glimpse into the different levels of analysis that this book/movie , like all great fiction, can have. Enjoy!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/56872281f0ef95e2/

Podcast, March 8

2009-03-10T05:55:00.000-07:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language show.

This week: why Svalbard is the place to be when zombies take over, weddings finally "feel good" (if you found your Muse), writing songs while loving and hating your country, awesome reasons why not only geeks watch the watchmen, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.

Next week: Hawaii!

Pulse, March 8

2009-03-09T02:58:00.000-07:00

1. The Kurdish muslim general and sultan Saladin is one of the most important figures in the history of the Middle East. In the 12th century, he won Jerusalem back from the Crusaders and, rather than take revenge on the Christians, decreed that in his Jerusalem no religion -- Jewish, Christian or Muslim -- should be discriminated or persecuted. Can Saladin serve as a symbol and inspiration for peace and tolerance in the Middle East?

During the last week, Litteraturhuset has arranged a number of events to explore this theme and you can catch one of the last events on monday: A lecture by Israeli officer David Zonsheim, who is one of the founders of the movement "Courage to refuse" that is critical of the Israeli army's role in the occupied Palestinian territories. David Zonsheim will talk about his experiences from the conflict, and with a topic so controversial the lecture is guaranteed to be thought-provoking.

The event takes place at Litteraturhuset on monday 6PM and is free of charge.

2. If your thirst for controversy is not stilled by this first event, put down Parkteatret, wednesday, 6PM in your calendar. First a movie by American filmmaker Lisa Jackson is shown, afterwards the floor will be open for discussion of the movie's grim topic. The title of the event "Rape as a strategy of War. How to stop it.; not your usual movie and probably not for the squeamish.

Again, the movie is shown at Parkteatret on wednesday at 6PM and tickets cost 70NOK.

3. Not all grim events in the world need to be made subject to panel discussions. You can alsoo just have a party! Next friday, "Norsk Klassisk Studenterforening" -- in other words, the people who think speaking Latin and wearing a toga is cool -- arrange a party to commemorate ... the assasination of Julius Caesar.

The motto is "I came, I saw, I partied". the dress code is casual to excessive and the folk 'n roll band "Lady Moscow" will try to keep the party going until the wee small hours of the morning. The place is Klubbscenen on Chateau Neuf, doors open friday at 6.30PM and the entrance is 50NOK (30NOK if you are a member of Studentersamfundet).

4. And finally, an event for all you geeks out there: The "Resident Evil 5" release party. For all you non-geeks "resident evil" is probably just slang fro your annoying next-door neighbour, but for the true geek "Resident Evil" is one of the coolest (and most goriest) computer game franchises ever. On the night between thursday and friday, the fifth installment of this popular series will be released on XBox and Playstation 3.

Celebrate with fellow geeks at the release party at Beton on Chateau Neuf. Doors open at 8PM, and there will both be a bar, a band and -- yes, you got that right -- a virtual shooting range to pass the time until midnight. Do well on the shooting range and you might even walk away with a "Resident Evil" themed goodie.

Entrance is free of charge, and the only requirement is that you are eighteen or older.

Podcast, March 1

2009-03-04T11:33:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Norwegian Humour (from a German point of view), "Hellau" is not "Hello" in German or what is the deal with Karneval, priceless music from a bankrupt country, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.

Next week: Norwegian News (funnier than humour?), who did watch the Watchmen (and what did they think), foreign music from a non-bankrupt country and a lot more.

Pulse, March 1

2009-03-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

1. Watchmen Premier!
At any larger theater that usually gets US movies, friday night. Even if you've never heard of this, please go check it out, I promise you will not be disappointed. And even if you are, let us hear about it. At the most 100 kr. (if its more look for another theater or wait a day and download it)

2. Artist Talk at Astrup Fearnley
Allora and Calzadilla talk about their piece Clamor (2006) on Thursday. Think Ice planet of Hoth but with some great insight on the culture surrounding glorified warfare and battle music. Right near central station, just a short walk away. Also a good excuse to get out and check out other museums for free - for your health!

3. Goodshit Radio Live!
At Skuret, this already happened monday night but start downloading their podcasts and catching all the knowledge they drop. Then add 'em on Facebook to stay up to date on the new events they do.

Podcast, February 22

2009-02-23T09:36:00.001-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Dr Love answers letters and fields phone calls, where were you when Oddvar Brå broke his skiing pole, from the diary of a foreign student, music from Bavaria that isn't oompa, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.

Next week: Norwegian humour (is this another question?), Norwegian weirdness (no question about that), lots of not-Norwegian music that isn't oompa either and we'll improvise the rest.

Pulse February, 22

2009-02-22T09:06:00.001-08:00

1. Classic Music
The Norwegian Academy of Music is arranging its annual Winter Sound Festival or Vinterlydfestival. From the 23. of February until the 27. of February there will be different concerts in the Academy of Music every evening. This year the musicians are trying to introduce new sounds to the concert hall, and are experimenting with for example didgeridoos or electronical instruments. The concerts start at different times each day and will cost between 50 and 100 kroners. The Academy of Music is located at Slemdalsveien 11. If you want more information on the concerts just visit the webside of the Academy of Music, which is www.nmh.no

2. Cinema Day
On Tuesday, the 24. of February, the division of the Deichmannske Bibliotheket that is situated in Grünerløkka will present the library cinema day. It starts at 10 a.m. and you will be able to watch different norwegian and international films in little e-cinemas all over the library. The library itself closes at 7 p.m. but you are welcomed to stay longer and watch the last film. This film will be "Ashes and Soil", which tells the story of an old man and his grandson in Afghanistan who have lost their whole family in a bomb attack. The entrance of this event will be for free and the library in Grünerløkka is situated at Schous Plass 10.

3. Guided tour
If you are interested in the place where norwegian politics are made you can experience a guided tour through the Stortinget on Saturday. The tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will last about 1 hour and the tour will be in norwegian and english. There are only 30 people allowed on each tour, so you will have to be there about 15 minutes before the tour starts. You have to enter Stortinget from the backside, which means from Akersgata. If you don't have time to visit the Stortinget this Saturday, don't worry, the tours take place every Saturday and will be for free every time.

4. Improvisational theatre
Improtent from Norway and La Gata from Colombia are two improvisational theatre groups. They have been competing against each other two times so far and right know it's a draw. The last round and therefore the decision on who is the better theatre group will take place at teatersalen in Chauteau Neuf on Saturday, the 28 of February. The event will beginn at 8 p.m. and the performance will be mostly in english. The price will be 100 kroners, but the money is definetly worth it.

The Prescription

2009-02-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hello ladies and lovers,
Dr. Love here. Hope everyone enjoyed my Valentine's day Mixtape as much as I enjoyed making it. As usual, they couldn't get enough of me, so I'll be back this weekend live in the studio- and since i'll be live and direct we're switching it up this week, I need you guys to call in to station or post here about any advice you need or comments on my healing abilities, or maybe share a romantic story for everyone, and in return you'll get some over-the-counter doses of love. If you want some free pharmaceutical samples of my style look no further than my esteemed colleagues:
Dr. Eugene
Dr.'s Kyle and Jack

So leave me some love and get some in return folks, no request goes unanswered and no story will be neglected. The time to pick up your prescriptions is sunday between 10-11AM on Radio Nova 99.3FM or, as an mp3-stream, on www.radionova.no.

Podcast, February 15

2009-02-17T02:23:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language show.

This week: Dr Love tries to save Valentine's day, Colombian romantic music is not cheesy, eat your spinach if you want to master cross-country skiing, the Pulse and, as always, lots of heartwarming music.

Next week: Dr Love dial-in (more details on that later), it's a dog's life being a foreign student in Norway, music that is either cheesy or not from Colombia and much much more.

Pulse 15.02.2009

2009-02-15T14:50:00.000-08:00

1. Jam session
Tonight there will be a Jam session starting at 10:30pm at the café “Herr Nilsen” at CJ Hambros Plass 5. The session will last for the whole night and will give you the possibility to listen to both Norwegian and international artists. The entrance is free and the organizers promise that everything is possible during that night. This event takes place every week on Sunday.

2. Special exhibition
At the special exhibition “The Sick Child. The History of a Masterpiece” at the National Gallery at Universitetsgata 13 you have the possibility to learn more about the picture “The sick child” by Edvard Munch which was painted in 1885 and is commonly regarded as his breakthrough. The entrance is free and a visit at the National Gallery is of course always a good idea.

3. Concert
At “club: Larm- Oslo versus Bergen you will spend a whole night with bands from Oslo and Bergen and have the possibility to get to know really Norwegian music. Then you can decide which city allows its musicians to make better music. The concert takes place on Wednesday, the 18th of February at Chateau Neuf, the doors open at 7pm and depending on whether or not you are a member of “The Norwegian Students’ Society”, the tickets cost 80 or 100 crowns respectively.

Pulse, 8. February

2009-02-10T03:28:00.001-08:00

1. Film

Cinema Neuf has a special movie for fans of Alfred Hitchcock - and those of you, who are named after their uncle: The Film "Shadow of a Doubt" will be shown there on tuesday.
The 1943 movie about a family in North Carolina is said to be Hitchcocks favourite of his own films.
Plot: Charlie invites her uncle Charlie, from whom she obviously got her name, to visit the family. But this family reunion is soon overshadowed by a bad suspicion: Is Uncle Charlie the "Merry Widow Murderer"?
Find it out and see a Hitchcock masterpiece in Chateu Neuf on tuesday, 7PM.
The tickets cost 35 NOK for members of the norwegian student society (Det Norske Studentsamfunnet).

2. Concerts in Blindern

On Wednesday, we have not only one but two concerts in Blindern for you.

Norma Sass, a young indie-pop-band from Oslo who you might have heard on Radio Nova before, are playing in Uglebo, in the basement of the Humanities Faculty. The concert starts at 7PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.

At the same time in the Social Sciences basement, a band called "The best band you ever heard in your life" is playing in U1. The 10 musicians from all over Norway are playing Jazz and -as far as we know- it's for free.

So, both concerts are on Wednesday, 7PM at Blindern.

3. Concert in "Parktheatret"

And finally for those of you, who still have enery left for a concert on sunday: "My little Pony", another young indie-band from Oslo is playing in Parktheatret. The concert starts at 8PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.

Podcast, February 8

2009-02-10T03:28:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week on Snakker ikke Norsk: To shave or not to shave, the sound of Muddy Waters, Norwegian debating habits, a book on theatre that is also for normal people, 10 indicators you have been in Norway too long (from our archives), the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.

Next week: Dr Love fights for Valentine's day, cross-country skiing -- it's not just for Norwegians, music from Colombia and much much more.

Podcast, February 1

2009-02-02T11:19:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Snakker ikke Norsk awakes from winter hibernation, an average American recounts the Obama inauguration, foreign music from Norway that doesn't sound stereotypically Norwegian, Luis Gambolini looks back at 33 years in Norway, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.

Recruitment meetings, dates

2009-01-25T10:22:00.000-08:00

As mentioned earlier: We are recruiting!

We will have two recruitment meetings, one on Jan 27 and one on Feb 3. Both meet at the entrance of Chateau Neuf at 1800. Read here to learn more about what we are looking for or write us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.

Pulse 09.12.2008

2008-12-11T05:44:00.000-08:00

First event is Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, which will be held on 10th of December at 1 p.m. in the Oslo City Hall. During the award ceremony the laureate will deliver his Nobel Peace lecture. And this year Nobel Peace Prize will go to Martti Ahtisaari for his important efforts on several continents and over more than three decades to resolve international conflicts. Saddly, entrance only with invitations, but at 6 p.m. will be held Torchlight procession, which will start at Stortorget and continue to the Grand Hotel, where the laureate will be greeting the procession from the balcony. Moreover, on 11th of December exhibition on Martti Ahtisaari will be open in the Nobel Peace Center. So, You will be able to visit it! For more information visit: www.nobel.no

Second event is Oslo International Students Union party! This party will be held on 12th of December in Amatoren from 8 p.m. until 3 a.m. It will be great party with dj, open dance floor and a lot of fun! Party theame is: 'We love Oslo'. I hope that You love Oslo too and You will join the party! It is free of charge!

As this week there are no more special events, I suggest You to go to the Christmas markets in the Harbour, Sandvika or Folks Museum and trye to get into Christmas mood or take T-bane number 1 and go the 'Tryvann Vinterpark', which is the largest ski lift facility in the Oslo. For more information You can go to: www.visitoslo.com/en/oslo-winter-park-tryvann
If You are still board, make a nice 'kitchen party'!

Podcast, December 9

2008-12-10T12:54:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: time to say goodbye even though we welcome the new your, yes all right it's Christmas, French music with homicidal undertones, Sheldon Blackman from Trinidad and Tobago brings the Soca to Norway (and the sunshine to our studio), "It's a wonderful life" or is it?, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.

We are recruiting!

2008-12-10T05:51:00.000-08:00

With the semester and the year nearing it's end "Snakker Ikke Norsk" is saying farewell to some of their cherished journalists. If you are staying in Oslo the next semester or longer and always wanted to bring out that inner journalist , now is your opportunity! For the next semester, we are looking for 4-5 new journalists and 1 new technician to keep our show fun, inspiring and entertaining.

What is Radio Nova?
"Snakker ikke Norsk" is just one of many shows on the radio station Radio Nova. Radio Nova is Oslo's studemt radio station, broadcasting on 99.3FM about 50 hours a week on just about any topic under the sun. Radio Nova is financed primarily by the students' semester fees and is almost entirely run by volunteers - this means you will not get paid! On the plus side, Radio Nova offers a fun and inspiring environment where to get first-hand experience in radio broadcasting, and while we may be amateurs our ambitions are high! Radio Nova regularly competes with commercial radio stations for national radio awards and several of its former members have gone on to careers in professional broadcasting. So whether you just want to dabble in radio or whether you are planning a career in radio, Radio Nova is the place for you!

What is "Snakker Ikke Norsk"?
Snakker ikke Norsk is the only English language show on Radio Nova. Our motto is "by foreign students for foreign students". Unlike most other shows, Snakker ikke Norsk is not bound to any particular topic, and in the past we have have covered everything from movie and concert reviews to reports on the economic crisis or the drug situation on lower Grünerløkka and even live, improvised comedy skits. We try to look at Norway through foreign eyes and bring the great wide world, but within that framework almost anything goes. As a journalist you would produce the content that goes on the air, choose the music and host the show. As a technician, you operate the mixer, computers, etc. and manage the show when it's actually going on the air.

If you want to know more...
The next broadcasting semester starts at January 12th 2009 and we look to find our new members by the end of january. We will have a formal round of interviews in the end of january, but if you are interested or have any questions, do contact us now! Our email adress is snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com

Enjoy the holidays!

Human Rights Human Wrongs Film Festival

2008-12-05T07:59:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Sarah Prosser from Oslodokumentarkino on the studio last tuesday. She is one of the organiser of the first human rights film festival in Oslo.
You can find more information regarding the program and the debate going on in Parkteatret on : humanfilm.no.

Podcast, December 2

2008-12-05T05:46:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Speaking Norwegian ("I don't understand you, but go on"), Human Rights - the movie, "don't drop your tools if they fall up", music you wouldn't think came from the Czech Republic (but it did!), the Pulse, and, as always, lots of grrrrreat music.

Pulse November 25

2008-11-27T07:54:00.000-08:00

Pirate Party

When you feel like a pirate, but think that the Somalian coastal waters are getting too dangerous there is student pub Amatøren for you: On Saturday a pirate party is happening with everything you need: A DJ all night long, a treasure hunt, costume competition and the best thing: It is open until 3. Amatøren is located in Sogn, the entrance is free and the party starts at 8.

Art and Technology

If you are interested in art and new technology, the Deichmanske library has something for you: On Friday at 1 o'clock a few of the new media stations will be presented. What is this all about?
An exhibition will show the first test installation of the media stations with all technology installed. This includes a computer with touch screen, sound system and illumination system guided by a infrared sensor.This has been a collaborative project of the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, the HfG Offenbach and the OCEAN research and design network. The entrance is free and you will find the exhibition in the gallery of the Oslo School of Architecture and Design in Maridalsveien 29.

Christmas Market

Christmas is coming and this means it is about time for the yearly Christmas market in Oslo. From Thursday onwards, on the City Hall Square by the harbour you will find an exciting and cosy Christmas Market - with food and drink, presents, Christmas delicacies, Christmas decorations and arts and crafts. The entrance is free and maybe you will meet Santa there.

Podcast, November 25

2008-11-26T01:03:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Body modification, Rimbaud and the enemy within, Mr Lobaloba, from Wargnier to Man to Man, when young and old are "strange", the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.

Updates on our blog

2008-11-23T04:38:00.000-08:00

Hello dear Snakker Ikke Norsk afficionados,

we have made some small updates on our blog. In keeping up with new technology -- or really just using what comes for free with blogspot -- we have put up links to RSS-feeds for our blog. You will find the links on the left collumn in our blog. This allows you to keep up to date with our blog using your favourite rss-reader. Some mobile phones also allow one to keep track of RSS-feeds, so you can now bring Snakker Ikke Norsk with you wherever you go. Neat, eh?

One part that comes with the RSS-feeds is a new, more integrated podcast functionality: Simply drag and drop the link for the "podcast" RSS-feed into your favourite podcast-tracker (like e.g. iTunes or Juice) and you will receive the latest Snakker Ikke Norsk podcast. For now, we can only store one show at a time (i.e. the latest) on our servers, but we will hopefully fix that in the near future.

That is all for now. Let us now, if you encounter problems, have comments, suggestions or simply want to send us a an always welcome dose of flattering and praise.

Podcast, Nov 18

2008-11-21T12:26:00.000-08:00

Tune in for your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Oslo coffee culture, German chanson(?), tips for celebrating Christmas, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.

Podcast, November 11

2008-11-19T07:02:00.000-08:00

Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.

This week: Danish gangster rap, coverage of the US election, tips for tax-free shopping, language tandems, the world music festival, the Pulse and lots of good music.

Pulse, November 18

2008-11-19T04:44:00.000-08:00

1. Exhibition

The Year 2008 marks 40 years since the Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Reflecting this event, a photo exhibition takes place in the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, in the period from the 17th until the 30th of November.
The Photos in the exhibition were taken by renowned Slovakian photo journalist Ladislav Bielik, who is best known for his pictures of the Soviet Invasion in 1968, which have been exhibited in a number of cities, including Vienna, Moscow or Stockholm.
Texts in the ehibition will be displayed in English, Entrance fee will be about 50 NOK for students. For more information view www.nobelpeacecenter.org

2. International Film Festival

Do you love movies? The International Filmfestival in Oslo is a great chance to see exciting movie premiers, international documentaries, movies or animated films.
Like every year it takes place in november, this time from the 20th until the 30th of this month.
The movies will be shown in the “Eldorado Cinema”, the “Filmens Hus” and the “Rockefeller”.
Tickets cost 60 NOK a day, including a free coffee. For the whole programm go on
www.oslofilmfestival.com

3. Karaoke from Hell

Karaoke on a party is great fun! But what about trying something new? At “caraoke frome hell” at the club garage on the 21st of November you can be a Rockstar for one night with one of Norways best life bands (“deafmazjin”) for your support!
You choose the song you sing and perform it life on stage!
So why using a computer or jukebox if you can stand on a real stage?
For more information, go on www.garageoslo.no

Pulse, November 11

2008-11-13T12:21:00.000-08:00

1. Concert

You would like to go to a concert, but you don't want to wait until the weekend? The band High Places is giving a concert tomorrow at Mir. High Places are Rob Barber and May Pearson and they are from the US. Their sound is sometimes described as if they grew up with Paul Simon’s Graceland but then went away to art school and dropped a bunch of acid. Check out their performance tomorrow at Mir in Gründerløkka. The concert starts at 21.00.

2. Free Salsa Class

If you need to move you can go to a beginners Salsa class. There will be a professional Salsa teacher and the entry is just 30 crowns. After the 2-hour-lesson, there will be an afterparty with DJ Groovy Grevling. You can bring your own snacks, beverages and good mood. The party is this Friday at the party room in Kringsjå and starts at 20.00.

3. Flea Market

After heavy partying on Saturday, you need to relax on Sunday. Why not connect the relaxation with a little shopping through a flea market? The Birkelunden market is this Sunday from 12 o'clock in Grünerløkka. You will find lots of books, cds, DVDs, pictures and paintings and a lot more. Happy shopping!

The Night Ravens

2008-11-07T11:22:00.000-08:00

The Night Ravens is a humanitarian grass roots movement which aims at preventing violence and damages. The main idea is that the presence of sober adults calms uneasy tensions.

The Night Ravens are spread throughout Norway, divided in 300 groups. All work done in the streets is solely based on volunteering.

To find more about the ravens of night go here.

Pulse, November 4

2008-11-05T14:15:00.001-08:00

1. Italian Movies

Do you speak Italian or you want to improve it? Then you've got the unique chance to see a couple of Italian movies that are shown at Chateau Neuf during the Italian Movie Festival. There are various movies shown throughout this and next week. The price is with 135 NOKs quite high, however if you are a member of Studentersamfundet you can get in for only 35 kroner. The movies all start at half past 6 or half past 8, for a detailed list go to Studentersamfundet.no

2. Band festival

If you are up for some concerts, there is a band festival this Friday at student pub Amatören in Sogn. Among the performers are Kavaleriet, Groove Formation and Schnabelkäse. It starts at 8, and unfortunately, I was unable to find out whether it costs entry or not. In any case, you should be able to get in for a low or no price, so just go there and see yourself.

3. Feeding of the animals

When you are bored and in need of some excitement, you can go to the feeding of the animals at Oslo Reptile Park. Every Tuesday at 5 the snakes and lizards are fed. The boas eat mice, rats and de-frosted rabbits, the piranyas eat meat and the lizards eat insects. Tickets for students cost 50 Crowns and Oslo Reptile Park is situated at St. Olavs Gate 2. Enjoy the meal!

Pulse, October 28

2008-10-30T09:52:00.000-07:00

1. The world according to Monsanto

Some people say, big corporations are bad. One of these controversial companies is Monsanto, a multinational agricultural corporation and one of the leading producers for genetically engineered seed. French journalist Marie-Monique Robin researched Monsanto for three years and presents
her results in a documentary movie. "The world according to Monsanto" reveals numerous controversial issues about Monsanto and is shown this Thursday at seven in the café of Husmania, Hausmannsgate 34. The entrance is free.

2. Raumlabor Berlin is coming...

Art is boring? Certainly not when it comes from these guys. "Raumlabor Berlin" are giving their first performance in Scandinavia this coming weekend. Raumlabor Berlin is a group of architects that have specialized in the creation of spaces that intervene in the urban texture. Sounds
strange? Their latest project is a submarine made out of recycled garbage and in their exhibition "We are coming" you can have a look at their works. The opening party is this Friday at 7 at 0047 Oslo, but maybe more interesting is a lecture about their works on Sunday at 1 o'clock in
the afternoon. The best thing: There is some food and it is for free! Both the party and the lecture are at 0047 Oslo at Schweigaardsgate 34 D, 1st floor.

3. Halloween

You want to celebrate Halloween, but you don't want to throw a party yourself? Go to the student bar Amatören in Sogn this Friday and celebrate Halloween there. It starts at seven and is opened until 3 in the morning. If you need some Halloween merchandise, stores like Nille have
a huge selection of scary things with reasonable prices. Happy Halloween!

Pulse, October 21

2008-10-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

This week while making the Pulse I thought of finding the concrete ideas of what you can do the three coming days and all of them are free of charge

1. Seminar

Tomorrow, on Wednesday at 16.00 at Parkteatret there is a seminar «Alternatives to Military intervension», where 2 documentaries: «View from the Bridge» about Kosovo and «Pray the Devil Back to Hell» about Liberia will be shown and followed up by discussions.

Register at http://www.dokumentarkino.no beforehand if you are interested.

2. Movie

On Thursday there is a movie shown at Cinemateket at 16.30.This time it's My daughter the terrorist-In this intimate and personal portrait we meet two young female elite soldiers in Sri Lanka trained for the ultimate mission for the Black Tigers. We share their childhood experiences, their dreams and their families' loss. Left is the mother. What makes anyone want to blow themselves up for a cause? Some answers to this question might be found in the movie.

3.Movie

On Friday there is yet another movie- «I am because we are» shown at Literaturhuset at 18.30. Malawi is the second poorest country in the world. One million children are orphans due to HIV and AIDS in a country where poverty overshadows hope. I Am Because We Are sketches out how social and cultural traditions in Malawi help create serious problems for the society. We meet inhabitants, old and young, who talk about how traditions and silence contribute to the spreading of HIV, violence and oppression. I Am Because We Areis a documentary that does not only convey young people’s hopes and dreams for the future but also gives us an indication what the rest of the world can do to help. It is written and co-produced by Madonna, the pop artist.

4. Weekend

No ideas for the weekend?just relax and take it easy!

Pulse, October 14

2008-10-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

1. Norwegian Movie

You Norwegian is not that good yet, but you are interested in seeing a Norwegian movie? Try Mars and Venus, a feelgood movie that starts off where other romantic films end. The story is about Ida and Mathias who are married happily and sold their wedding dress on ebay already. They are a perfect couple, but in maby ways they live on different planets and start wondering about what life will bring... If that sounds interesting to you, the movie is shown next Monday at 7 at Georg Sverdrups house which is the library. The entry is free.

2. Hip Hop Documentary

You like hip hop, but are tired of all the standard rappers you hear on the radio? A refreshing option to have a new insight into hip hop is "Slingshot Hip Hop". It is a documentary movie that portraits the dayliy of palestinian rappers in Gaza. The movie is shown on Saturday at 19.00 at Litteraturhuset at Wegelandsveien 29 for free.

3. Fashion Show

The "International week" in Oslo starts this Friday with the slogan "A better world". The kick off happens with a fashion show in the Nobel peace center. It starts at 6 and the entrance is free. For many more events in the course of the International week like dances, movie screenings, debates go to internasjionaluke.no, you find the link also on our blog.

4. Enjoy the sunshine

Last, but not least just go outside. Although the weather forecast cannot be trusted in Oslo, it looks as if the weekend is going to be sunny with around 10 degrees during the day. Enjoy the sunshine, it might be the last before a long and dark winter. If you missed anything of the Pulse, log on to our blog snakkerikkenorsk.blogspot.com to find all the events.

Information about Digital Storytelling

2008-10-08T06:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some websites where you can find more information about Digital Storytelling
www.storycenter.org
http://oaklanddusty.org/ You can find here the example of Digital Storytelling you heard on our last show called "Lyfe-N-Rhyme"

Pulse, October 6

2008-10-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

1. Flea Market

Looking for a bargain? Maybe one of Oslo's flea markets is something for you. They mostly happen in schools (so in case it rains you won't get wet) and are a great way of finding things you don't really need. It is cheap, the choice is huge and it is just fun to go there.

The website www.loppemarked.info has an overview over all the flea markets in and around Oslo. The upcoming weekend there is one at the Majorstua school (Bogstaveien 74, close to the Majorstuen subway stop.) On Saturday it is from 11 to 4, and on Sunday from 12 to 3. Happy shopping!

2. Free Opera

You want to listen to some opera, but are not willing to pay a single crown? There is a free performance at the First Hotel Millenium at Tollbugata 25. It starts this Friday at 6 in the evening and they play "Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiss" (My lips, they kiss so hotly) which was first performed in Vienna in 1934.

3. Documentary movie about water

If you just want to watch a movie, here comes and interesting documentary: The movie "About Water, People and Yellow cans" starts at 13.30 on Saturday at the Nobel Peace Center. The documentary is about people who have difficulties getting water - one of the most important elements of our lives. The entrance fee is 60 Crowns and the movie is part of the Film fra Sør film festival. For information about this movie and a whole lot more go to filmfrasor.no

4. National Theatre: Behind the scenes

Ever wanted to look behind the scenes of the National Theatre? On Saturday at 12.00 o'clock you have the possibility to do so. There is a guided tour as part of the special events programme of the University of Oslo. The event is free of charge, but bring your semester card and meet in the lobby of National Theatre at 12. You will be introduced to Norway's theatre life and the tour takes you to all the main parts of the theatre.

Pulse, September 30

2008-10-01T08:33:00.000-07:00

1. Jazz Music

The New Orleans Workshop Jazz Club plays every saturday afternoon in one of Oslo's oldest restaurant : The Stortovets Gjaestgiveri. The club is one of the most active jazz clubs in Norway and provides free concerts on three different stages each week in the center of Oslo. The concert is from 13.30 to 16.30 and it's free of charge

2. Stenersen Museum

You can see three different exhibitions of contemporary art. The first one by Claudio Losi is called "Patterns of identity". The second one consists of 6 videos of staged filmatic tableaus from Birgitte Sigmundstad. And the last one shows paintings provided by Oystein Tommeras. More information available on stenersen.museum.no

3. The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture

This week you can see "Clip/Stamps/Fold an overview of the radical architecture of little magazines for free. More information on norskform.no

4. Exhibition

The first annual scandinavian renewable energy forum on the 1rst and 2nd of October
There is a free exhibition for which you can register on Internet at messe.no

5. Concert

Free jazz concert at Bla on sunday evening.

Pulse 23.09.2008

2008-09-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

First event is Norwegian film, called 'THE TEN LIVES OF TITANIC THE CAT'. It is a story about 12 years old Liv, who has granted a voyage with the new cruise ferry Danaworld, which is going to sail from Oslo to Denmark. But before the voyage black cat appears and mystery begins... The screening takes place on Thursday, 25 of September, at 4.30 p.m. in CINEMATEKET. Tickets should be collected in the Film shop at Filmens Hus from Tuesday till Thursday. Hurry up, because it is free of charge!

This Friday, 26 of September, is going to be very busy, because there will be riotous Gazpacho concert in Amatoren. Gazpacho is playing progressive rock, folk, electronic and world music. Entrance for students and members of progressive rock society Subtacto is only 40 NOK, and for others - 50 NOK. For more information visit:
http://www.amatoren.no/

Friday, 26 of September, is also Oslo Culture Night! During this night you can go on opera cruise, see the Scream exhibition at the Munch Museum, try street ball or Bollywood dancing and experience many more activities. The opening show starts at 7 p.m. between the Parliament and National Theatre. Is is free of charge but don't forget to receive a free Culture Night token from participating venues. For more information visit:
http://kalender.oslokulturnatt.no/

And the last one but not the least event is 'Fifties party' on Saturday night, 27 of September, which starts at 8 p.m. in Amatoren. There will be rewards for the best dressed lady and gentelmen so don't forget to dress like Betty Boop or Elvis Prestley. It is free of charge so see You there!

Concerts for Free!

2008-09-17T04:35:00.000-07:00

Soon after ones arrival in Oslo, it becomes clear that living in Norway can be sometimes a little be more expencive than expected. Going out in the city on a Friday night or visit a concert of a band will maybe cost the amount of money you planned to spend the whole week.
But don`t worry. Even with an empty wallet you can still enjoy good live music. (Here are some examples where to go):

If you like good jazz music you should visit the Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri at Grensen No.1 at Saturday the 20. Of September in order to see the ”Friends of big Chief Jazzband”, that is one of Europes oldest traditional Jazzbands. Terje Johansen trp, Harald Bergersen clar, Ola Reitan trb, Arild Berger pno, Svein Briså bass, and Olav Gustafson drms will play for you, starting at half past 1 PM.

Also On Saturday the 20th of September you might want to visit the Cafe Mono on Pløens Gate 4, where the Norwgian band ”Good Time Charlie” will perform live. Good time Charly play a energetic mixture of rythem and blues, which made them a popular road band for now 25 Years. The Concert will start on 6PM but to give you an impression you can listen to them now: http://www.myspace.com/gtctcb

If you have some energy left after an exhausting weekend, I would recommend you to go to the Club Blå in Brenneriveien 9c on Sunday evenings at 8PM. Because every Sunday evening, the band ”Frank Znort Quartet” performs there life with their feel- good mixture of Jazz, Grassroots and so called ”gibsymusic” (BALKAN??) The entrance is free and the place often pretty crowded. Take it as an enjoyful alternative to hang on your Couch, watching TV!

For all lovers of classical music, there is a Violin Concert at the Norges Musikkhøgskole on Tuesday the 23rd of September. The free Concert will be given by students of the Acadamy of music and start at 7PM in Slemdalsveien 11. For more information go to http://www.nmh.no/no

Every last Monday of the month, the Club ”Garage” invites some new upcoming bands to play in their Backyard (or in the basement as soon as Summer is over) The next band in line will be the ”Manheads” which play a rather heavier mixture of Stoner Rock and Punk and are already known for their good skills on stage. So if you want to see this band for free before they maybe become really big and tickets for their concerts are not affordable anymore, go to Garage in Grensen No. 9 on Monday the 29th of Septmember. The Concert will start at half past 9PM. For more information about the band og to http://www.myspace.com/manheads

Pulse 16.09

2008-09-16T13:13:00.000-07:00

The first event is a concert. Nina Kinert who is a young singer and songwriter from Sweden is performing at Chateau Neuf. She is 24 years ols and has already released three albums. The warm-up act will be Therese Aune from Norway. She also writes all her songs herself and accompanies herself on the piano. The concert takes place on Friday, 19th of september at Chateau Neuf. The price is normally 120 kroners, as a member of the studentersamfundet is costs 80 kroners. The event starts at 8 pm. You can buy the tickets for the concert online at studentersamfundet.no

The second event is a concert by members of the Oslo academy of music. As a part of the Oslo Opera Festival, young talents from the academy of music arrange a concert with opera aries and romantic songs. The concert takes place on Friday, 19th of September in the "Firts Hotel Millenium" and it is for free. The hotel is situated at Tollbugata 25. The concert starts at 6 pm. If you want more information about this event, you can find it at kulturentusiastene.no

The third event is a movie that is shown at the cinemateket. The film is called "Das blaue Licht" and was directed by Leni Riefenstahl and Béla Balàzs. The film is about a mysterious blue light, that shines at night froma mountain top in a small village. Many men were already killed when they tried to climb the mountain to find out the secret about the light. Junta, a girl that lives in the mountains because the village people think she is a witch knows about the secret. She shares her knowledge with one man, who betrays her in the end. The film will be shown with english subtitles. It takes place on Sunday, 21st of September and starts at 9 pm. For more information visit nfi.no/cinemateket

The last event is a concert for fans of jazz music. Every sunday different jazz-musicians meet at the Jazzclub "Herr Nilsen" and have a Jamsession together. There are different musicians every sunday and therefore always a different kind of music. The entry is for free and the concert starts at 22:30. For more information visit herrnilsen.no

Pulse 09-10

2008-09-10T11:12:00.000-07:00

1. The first event is related to 9-11 issues.
Oslo Documentary Cinema presents four documentaries on Thursday 11th September
It takes place at Parkteatret from 11:00 to 22:00
The entry is free before 18:00 and then it is 70 kr for one film and 100 for two films
More information is available at dokumentarkino.no

2. The second event is a concert performed by the master students from the Norwegian Academy of Music
The show is runned by the Music Academy's Vocal Ensemble and conducted by Margarita Mikhailova
It takes place on Friday 12th September at 19:30 in Norges musikkhogskole (Majorstuen T-Bane Station)
It is free of charge

3. This week-end starts the Oslo Operafestival
It lasts one week from 13th sep. to 21th sep.
On Saturday, the show "La Bohème" is performed on Oslo Konserthus at 19:00
It is 150 kr for students
More information on kulturentusiastene.no

Pulse 02.09

2008-09-02T08:06:00.000-07:00

1.The first event is a free rock festival. GranittRock is a festival for everybody in Arena Lillomarka, Bergensveien, Grorud. Live music from 3 stages, including Raga Rockers, Åge Alexandersen & Sambandet, Surferosa and Animal Alpha, just to name few.
The festival will take place at Grorud, on Friday, the 5th of September from 17.00, and on Saturday, the 6th of September from 14.00
Free of charge
Info available at granittrock.no
2. The next event is a movie shown at Cinemateket. “THE KAUTOKEINO REBELLION” For centuries Northern Scandinavia has been inhabited by the Saami population. Set in 1952 the film tells how modernisation is about to enter the small village of Kautokeino, where authority is held by the trades man and liquor dealer Ruth. One of the native tribes refuses to pay the unjust debt to Ruth. This leads to a rebellion, led by the young woman Elen, which turns out to be the most dramatic part of Northern Scandinavian history. The movie is screened with the English subtitles.

It’s on Thursday, the 4th of September at 16.30 and it’s free of charge.
More info available at nfi.no

3. This weekend is a beginning of “4 days of Jewish culture” in Norway. As a part of this event there is a concert on Sunday at 7. 30 p.m at the Norwegian academy of music. : "Issay Dobrowen's music”
More information about the event is available at jodiskmuseum.no

Wanna work in the RADIO

2008-08-21T10:41:00.001-07:00

Wanna ask questions that you dont dear, do things that you haven't thought off before, be part of the coolest student activity??? well that is you chanse to do some radio with us.

If journalism spirit is burning in you, please come to our recruitement meeting on Tuesday 26 August at 19.00, at Chateau Neuf (entrance).

Pulse 19. 08

2008-08-21T02:52:00.000-07:00

International Coffee Hour
Where: Chateau Neuf, Slemdalsveien 15
When: Every Friday from 16:00 to 18:00
Cost: Free

Gran Fiesta Latina,
Where:at chateau neuf, slemdalsveien 15
When: friday 22 august 19,00,
Cost: 30 kr,
promised lessons on how to danse and some food!

Mela Festival 2008.
A Festival Suited to All takes place at Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square) from Friday 22. to Sunday 24. August. The festival is considered to be the biggest international celebration of culture and creativity in Norway, with artists from more than twenty countries. This year´s programme includes a main music stage, Mela Spice, the smaller and more intimate Mela Mix, the children´s stage Mela Fantasy and a separate stage for the Vietnamese water puppet theatre. In addition there will be food and handicraft stalls presenting products from many countries.
Among the artists performing this year are Ali Zafar, Farmer´s Market, noori, Faakhir, Fez City Clan, Samsaya, Malika Makouf Rasmussen, Sher Miandad Quawwal, Talwar Singh, Solo Chissoko, Transjoik, Odd Børetzen, One Unity, The Beats, Viet Vo Da House, Gatas Parlament, Tran Quang Hai, Sudesh, Real Talk – and many more.

come come come, good time and food promissed :) and the festival is for free.
for more info check www.horisont.org

Quasi -pulse for June 10

2008-06-11T03:50:00.001-07:00

Hello kid-lings!
Because our last show was a 'clip show', we didn't get to release all of our hot event tips for the week. To appease your thirsty need for things to do, this might interest you:
On Sunday June 15th from 19.00 to 21.00, 'Loppemarked' is playing a free show at Torgerstuen Cafe, located at Åkebergveien 50 in Tøyen. Oddly marked as both their debut and final concert, this folk duo promises to serve up 'spring and sadness, love and story-telling, love, picknicks and attics'. Equally, an internationally medley, 'Loppemarked' is composed of an Estonian and an Australian.
For more info, check out the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=17589401870.
-Gwyneth

Pulse, 3d of June

2008-06-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Here comes your Oslo update on what to do next «hopefully» free for exams week.

1.The first event is a must go to in Oslo. The event I personally was waiting for at least the last half a year.It's National Music Day or Musikkfest:-)30 scenes, 12 hours of non-stop music, over the whole Oslo, absolutely for free.Sounds exciting check:www.musikkfest.no

2.The second event is a jazz festival.This year graduates from the Norwegian State Academy of Musicare giving concerts from 5^th till the 14^th of June.The palce is National Jazz Scene. Check www.nmh.no The event is free of charge.

3.The third event is Poetry in all world's languages.11 poets from Norway and 11 international ones. The event is today, Tuesday, the 3d of June at 20.00 It will take place at Litteraturhuset. It's free of charge.

4. The last event on agenda is a lecture, about “war and Peace in the 21^st century”.Tariq Ali-historian, author and a political activist, who has been active in political debate since Vietnam War.The event is on the 7^th of June at 12.00 at Litteraturhuset. It's free of charge.

Pulse 27.05

2008-05-27T01:10:00.001-07:00

1. New short-movie programme is ready. The programme started on the 23d of May and will last until 26^th of June.You can watch it every evening at KLINGENBERGKJELLEREN at 17.40. The entrance is free of charge.

More info is available at www.oslokino.no/kortfilm/

2.The next event is a Guided tour in the Medieval part of Oslo. You'll visit Maria church, Hallvards cathedral and will be able to enter the Olavsklosterets medieval place.

The meeting point is at Ladegårdens garden.Time: Wednesday, 28^th of May at 18.00.

Price is 20/40kr. More info is available at: www.oslo.kommune.no/ladegard

3.The third event is a concert. Hermit will be playing at Chateau neuf's Betonghaven ao Friday, the 30^th og May at 19.00. The person behind the band name Hermit is Håvard Bævre.You may listen to his music at http://www.baunen.com/havard.html and if you like it come to Chateau Neuf.The entrance is free of charge

4.The last event on the Pulse agenda is Happy Days sound Festival on the 30^th and 31^st of May.It opend on Friaday at 19.00 at Record. The festival has Anger as the main theme. It'll be a combination of lectures on the topic and great variety of music:from punk to Norwegian homemusic.Detailed programme may be found at :www.happydays.no .

The festival is free of charge.

17th of May Pulse

2008-05-13T07:59:00.000-07:00

Today’s Pulse is dedicated to the celebration of 17th of May:-)
In order to give you, international students, some ideas on what to do, where to go and what you absolutely HAVE to see on this day.
1. You first have to see children's parade.The massive Oslo parade, which is greeted by the royal family from the balcony of the Royal Palace, includes some 60,000 children from around 100 schools as well as marching bands.The children's parade starts at Festningsplassen and Youngstorget, enters the main street Karl Johans gate at Stortorvet by the Cathedral, passes the Parliament and the Royal Palace and ends up at the City Hall square. Best view: along Karl Johans gate and in front of the Royal Palace. The parade starts at 10.00, but be sure to get downtown early enough to get a good spot.
2.The next parade you also have to see is he parade of the "russ", i.e. the high school graduates. The Red Caps leaves Hartvig Nissens school - Gyldenløves gate - Colbjørnsens gate - Parkveien - Henrik Ibsens gate where they join the Blue Caps from Oslo Handelsgymnasium - Henrik Ibsens gate - Frederiks gate - Karl Johan - Roald Amundsens gate – Stortingsgata. It starts at 15.00
3.Another Oslo's 17th of May event is called “17th of May for all". The anti-racist organisation SOS Rasisme celebrates the day with outdoor concerts, stands and entertainment in the idyllic Kuba park by the river Akerselva. Those who initiated the festival wanted to show that the national day was a celebration not only for the ethnic Norwegian majority, but for everyone living in Norway.
The festival has always had free access for everyone. The audience record is about 15 000 people, most of whom sitting on the grass, relaxing, barbecuing and listening to great music.
All the events are free of charge

Pulse 29.04

2008-04-30T03:36:00.000-07:00

1. Gressholmen is the place to be when the sun is up and shining. Take bus 60 from Jernbanetorget to Vippetangen , and then take boat NR 93 to island of Gressholmen.
You can check how to get it at http://trafikanten.no/

2.Decadence and Decay exhibition on Wednesday at 19:00 at Atelier Nord , Jade Boyd experiments in the project room with a collection of audio-visual contraptions and effects. The peculiarity of this exhibition is that the images are transmitted between camera, screen, projector and fed back on themselves, resulting in gradual deterioration. For more info: http://www.anart.no.
Free of Charge.

3. This Wednesday at Stenersens museum you can see an exhibition " 2 Move/ Migratory Aesthetics". Migratory Aesthetics concerns the movement of people and the movement of images and how both movements, real and imaginary, provoke 'movements of sprit' or 'emotions'. It is, then, a double movement: images which move and which move us. The aesthetic dimension of the exhibition develops in two directions: the influence of immigrants in the culture of host countries, especially in the public space; and the influence of these countries in the subjective relationships of immigrants with their homelands.

I'ts until 11. Mai 2008. and cost 25NOK for students or 45NOK for not students.
The address is Munkedamsveien 15, Oslo.
For more info Check http://www.stenersen.museum.no/

4. Monday 5 of may Noble peace center will have a conference about the freedom of Internet. Here you can expect to hear more about control and censorship of Internet. Just to give you the impression of what you can expect I will just name some of the names that will participate in the conference:
Jimmy Wales, grunnlegger av Wikipedia
Professor Jonathan Zittrain, Oxford University / OpenNet Initiative
Zena el Khalil, kunstner og blogger fra Libanon
Parvin Ardalan, cyber-feminist fra Iran
Øystein Alme, forfatter og redaktør for “Voice of Tibet”
Knut Aasrud, CEO Microsoft Norway
Hilde Tonne, Executive Vice President, TelenorProfessor
Jon Bing, Universitetet i Oslo / Teknologirådet

It's free of charge.
For more info, please check: ww w.nobelpeacecenter.org/
or the plan of the seminar: http://teknologiradet.no/FullStory.aspx?m=28&amid=5029

Pulse 22.04

2008-04-24T14:32:00.000-07:00

Here comes your up-date of what to do in Oslo the coming (hopefully sunny) week.
1. The spring feeling is here so the first arrangement on your must –do- list is a celebration of the international Day of Dance at Parkteatret. You’ll be able to see both amateur and professional dancers perform.
The evnt is on Sturday, 26th of April ,from 13 p.m. It’s free of charge.
More info at www.parkteatret.no
2. The second event is an exhibition: Recycling the looking-glass / Trash art – Found objects takes as its starting point Trash art and Found objects, two different practices in art where the reuse and recycling of waste, discarded objects, metaphor and meaning are central elements. Internationally, Trash art and Found objects are among the predominant strategies employed in contemporary art and recent art history. The exhibition becomes a starting point, a platform that raises important questions relating to contemporary art in a globalized world. Recycling as a global phenomenon has cultural and social implications with political, environmental, and economic dimensions.Recycling the looking-glass opens up to local, national, and international perspectives. The exhibition’s environmental and ecological dimensions make it a prescient approach to contemporary global, burning questions.
It’s free of charge and available at Oslo Kunstforening until 30th of April.
More info available at www.du-store-verden.no
3. You, of course, have to have a movie on your list of events for the next week. The one offered by Cinemateket this week is “FACTOTUM (Bent Hamer)”. A Norwegian movie released in 2005 with English subtitles.
Henry Chinaski works in factories and warehouses to support what he really wants to do: drink, bet the horses, take up with women as rootless as he is and, above all, write stories that no one wants to publish.Based on the novel by Charles Bukowski, Factotum is the story of a man living on the edge, of a writer who is willing to risk everything to make sure that his life is his poetry.
It’s at Cinemateket on Thursday, 24th of April at 16.30 and it’s free of charge.
More info is available at www.nfi.no
4. The last event is also an exhibition. “Our Holy Rooms”. Did you know there is a holy hindu lake in Oslo's forest, that Hell's Angels in Oslo have a sikh temple as their next-door neighbour, or that Norway in some connections is considered a buddhist country? The exhibition Our Holy Rooms gives you a chance to experience the religious diversity in Oslo under one roof.Our Holy Rooms is an exciting informative exhibition about religious minorities in Norway. Over two floors, the visitors can see reconstructions of holy rooms from six of Oslo's minority religions: A catholic church, an orthodox synagogue, a Pakistani mosque, a Tamil hindu temple, a Vietnamese buddhist temple and a sikh gurdwara.
The exibiton is at Intercultural Museum and is free of charge as well.
More info at www.oslomuseum.no

PULSE 15.04

2008-04-16T01:01:00.000-07:00

Concert with Atlas Orientalsk: classic Arabic music, Andalusian flamenco and Moroccan rhythms. Thursday 17th at the theater Boat MS Innvik. Doors open at 20,00, entrance 80NOK.
www.msinnvik.no

Africans in Norway: Thursday 17 th until 25 th August at Folkemuseum opens the exhibition Africans in Norway. For more info check www.AFRIN.org

Flew market at Blitz: it is organized by RadiOrakel and you can find Cd's, records, clothes and other stuff. It opens at 12.00. http://www.blitz.no/

Spring walk at Huk, Bygdøy: take bus number 30 to the last stop and meet the guides from the Museum of Natural History. the tour starts at 11.00 and last for two hours.

Loppemarked season

2008-04-15T13:09:00.000-07:00

Hello lovers and haters,
I hope you enjoyed our little segment about loppemarkeds this week! I did indeed talk with Peter Watz from www.loppemarked.info about how to break into the flea market scene. If you didn't get a chance to hear him here's a little about what we talked about:
1) The best bargains can be found earlier in the day, so consider setting your alarm clock and getting up *gasp* EARLY this weekend. There are also many tasty treats to be had, so roll your sad-hungover self out of bed, and get your morning waffles at the flea market.
2) If you're a secret treasure hunter, be a discerning shopper. Look at a tags on clothing... old designer clothing can be worth a fortune. Also, check old books to see if they have been signed by the author because that will increase their value exponentially. Remember: their is a myth that an old Edvard Munch painting was found at flea market in Oslo, and sold for a fraction of the price to a clever buyer. This could be you!
3) As a rule, the best finds can be found on the outskirts of the city. This is where rich pensioners are starting to retire and give away all their things!
4) Top tip for this weekend. The best bicycles this weekend can probably be found at the flea market in Ekeberg hageby. These should sell from anywhere between 100 and 300 NOK... quite a deal if you ask me! More information can be found at the loppemarked website, but Ekeberg can be reached either by bus 34 (Ekeberg Hageby) or by the trikken.
Alright kids, this should be plenty of advice. And keep in mind: all of the proceeds from the loppemarkeds go to charity, so spend freely. It's one the only shopping experiences in Norway that shouldn't hurt your pocketbook too much!
Best of luck,
G-to-the-wizzle (aka Gwyneth).
ps. Consult www.trafikanten.no to figure out how the heck to get to these flea markets.

the pulse for this week

2008-04-13T07:26:00.000-07:00

Be an international citzen by improving your language skills at Club Cliché, Play the language game íNew Amigos! and meet people from Norway and all over the world! Choose between: Norsk, Español, Français, Deutsch, English or Italiano.

New Amigos Ville is also a language cafe for tourists who wants to meet local people. If you speek Spanish, French, Italian, German or English you can learn som Norwegian. Then head out there you might win yourself a date.
Every Tuesday from 6 pm til late.

Entrance is absolutely free.

Transport
> Nationaltheatret / Rådhusplassen

For more info
http://www.newamigos.org/

The art lovers brace yourselves for this.. the art exhibition entitled Watercolors at Galleri Heer after years of working with oil on carnvas the Norwegian acclaimed artist had done it again with water paint, so head out to the gallarie and check out these spectacular landscape paintings. Every day until the 29th of April from midday

The entrance is absolutely free.
Transport take tram 11,12 or13 to Birkelunden

For more info
http://www.galleriheer.no/

those of you who have music at heart we have something for you too, the live piano concert on the 10th of April by piano students from the Norwegian Academy of Music.

At the the Norwegian academy of music here in majorstuen on Thursday starting at 19.30

Entrance is absolutely free.

For more information
http://www.nmh.no/

on behalf of snakkeikkenorsk Adrian wishes you a splendid week.

Pulse April 1st

2008-04-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Here is again the Pulse from April 1st (and this is no joke):

1. The first concert is for those of you who like opera. Students from the Norwegian Academy of Music and «Barrat Due» will introduce you to the art of opera singing by giving a concert on Wednesday, April 2nd (that is tomorrow) at BokCafeen in Chateu Neuf. The entrance is free and it is withing walking distance from Majorstuen. The concert starts at nine.

2. The second concert is for those of you who like experimental music. The «Køln-Oslo Protocoll» is a German/Norwegian collaboration. It is an interdisciplinary ensemble that includes media artists, sound artists, electronic and acoustic musicians, composers, designers, architects, and writers and was founded in 2001. The concert is this Thursday at Biermansgården in Maridalsveien 78 and starts at 8. The entrance is 50 NOKs.

3. Coming to the movies: Cinemateket shows the movie «The war game» by Peter Watkins. The movie is a documentary about a nuclear conflict between Great Britain and the Soviet Union. The movie was made in 1965 but caused dismay with the BBC and the UK government, so that it was not transmitted until 1985. The movie is shown on Wednesday (among other times) at Cinemateket in Dronningens Gate, very close to T-Bane stop Jernbanetorget or Stortinget. It starts at 18.30 and the entrance fee is 45 NOKs for members and 75 NOKs for non-members.

4. If you do not want to spend any money on watching movies, there is also an entirely free option: On Monday, April 7th, the movie «You Really Got Me» is shown at the University in Blindern. It is a Norwegian movie with English subtitles. The movie is about Jan, a fastfood-business owner who is going bankrupt. His girlfriend has left him, and he is being exploited by his live-in father. Therefore, he has nothing to loose when he gets mixed up in the kidnapping of famous rock star Iver Mo. But Jan has never been able to do anything right his whole life, and there are others who want to get their hands on the ransom money. The movie is described as a black comedy and it is shown at Georg Sverderups Hus 1 at seven. The entrance is free.

5. And last but not least, we have a scavenger hunt for you: Organized by the special events programme of the UIO, it starts Friday, April 4th at 2 o'clock at Universitetsplassen (down-town). Participants will be divided in teams and have to go on «missions» in the streets of Oslo in order to collect points. The Scavenger Hunt will end in a big get-together at a bar in down town Oslo where the winners will be awarded. This event is free of charge.

Pulse 11/3

2008-03-14T02:31:00.000-07:00

1. Thursday 13th, at Youngstorget the Cylinder Production will show a filmatisation of Ibsen's Peer Gynt under an open sky
It's at 19,00 and free of charge
To find: http://www.trafikanten.no/, write name of the place you fill go from-to (Youngstorget)

2. Thursday 13th, at Mir RadioNova will have a festival release party
It's at 20,00 and free of charge
For more info: http://www.radionova.no/
Address: Toftes gate 69

3. Friday 14th, at Shamrock pub Blow is playing Tom Waits most Irish songs in celebration of St.Patrick's day.
Time: 22,00-3,00, and it's free of charge
For more info: http://www.shamrock.no/
Address: Schleppegrells gate 32 , Grünerløkka

4. Saturday 15th at Cosmopolite you can hear folk songs and contemporary songs from Balochistan.
For more info: http://www.cosmopolite.no/, and it's free of charge.
Address: Møllergata 26

5. Hausmania is hosting a crossover festival called "Idealism 08". Here you can hear progrock, acid rock, folk music, techno, poetry and madness.
It's at 20,00 and its free of charge.
Address: Hausmannsgata 34

Theatresports - additional info

2008-03-13T03:20:00.000-07:00

If watching theatresports (or as Keith Johnstone put it: improvisational theatre meets wrestling) is not enough for you, there is an excellent opportunity to try it out yourself too. Teater Liksom, one of the impro-groups mentioned in the previous post, has a weekly workshop, wednesdays at 6PM, before they play their regular show. Here, you can either watch or try out an impro-game or two yourself.

But wait, you say, aren't these people playing their shows in Norwegian? Yes, most of the time they do, but they'll play an occasional English show too. As for the workshop, they are also very forthcoming to non-Norwegian speakers and if you get together with a couple of your friends, they'll set up a special English section at the workshop for you. Email them at post@teaterliksom.com for more info.

Week 10 Pulse - Lady Fest!

2008-03-06T03:55:00.000-08:00

This week Snakker Ikke Norsk brings you four FREE events.

1.) Thursday - Kick off Lady Fest in honor of International Women's Day, March 8th

In honor of International Women’s Day this Friday, the 8th of March, the city of Oslo is putting on Lady Fest, a week of free (or cheap) concerts, literature nights and parades. Snakker Ikke Norsk’s Pulse highlights Lady Fest’s Thursday concert at the Villa, featuring Berlin-based “Planning to Rock,” a concert including video art, costumes, headgear and electro/hiphop/classical infused opera! The concert starts at 9 pm, transportation: trams 11, 12, 13, 17 to Brugata, ask around for Møllergate 25.

Check out www.ladyfest.no for the full week’s schedule.

2.) Friday

Check out a free masters’ student piano concert at the Norwegian Academy of Music, across from Chateau Neuf. Concert starts at 6:00 pm, transportation: all t-bane lines to Majorstua

3.) Saturday with Grieg

Head over to the National Gallery and enjoy not only the free art, but also a free concert, which adapts Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s music to individual paintings in the museum. A choir will travel from painting to painting and perform a piece they’ve chosen to reflect the feeling of each painting. Transportation: tram 11 to Tullinlokka or Any T-bane line to Nasjionalteatret

4.) Sunday in the Park

Explore the bric a brac open market at Bla, from 12 to 6 and stick around for the free concert featuring the Frank Znort Quartet, starting at 8 pm. Transportation trams 11,12 and13 to Schous Plass, walk straight to the river.

Theatresports in Oslo and beyond

2008-03-05T01:22:00.000-08:00

Last week we talked to four "theatre athletes" about the brand of improvisational theatre called theatresports. Here is some additional information:

Theatresports was invented by Keith Johnstone and the Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, Canada. Check out their links here: Keith Johnstone, Loose Moose Theatre Company.

There are several impro-theatre groups in Oslo. Among those are :

"Teater Liksom", who play at Chateau Neuf every wednesday at 2000h, entry is 50 NOK.
"ImproTent", who play at Dattera til Hagen every other tuesday at 2000h, entry is 50 NOK.
"Oslo Improvisasjonsteater", who also play at Dattera til Hagen every other tuesday at 2000h, entry is 50 NOK.
"16:9", who play at Skuret every other monday at 2000h.

All those groups also have facebook-groups. Simply search for the name, subscribe and get updated about forthcoming shows.

the pulse of this week

2008-02-29T08:15:00.000-08:00

This week in pulse, we offer fundemental activities for integrating the Norwegian social and cultural life, especially for new comers. Enjoy them: (You can find all the details about these free activities by clicking on the links attached below each of them)

Contemporary Norwegian film with English subtitles
Free screenings of Norwegian films with English subtitles. Here is your chance to see what is going on the Norwegian movie scene.The screenings take place on Thursday afternoon, at 4.30 p.m. Tickets might be collected in the film store at Filmens Hus Tuesday-Thursday from 12.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tickets are available three days in advance. Free entrance.14 Feb. Elling (Elling), by Petter Næss 200221 Feb. Death at Oslo Central (Døden på Oslo S) by Eva Isaksen 199028 Feb. Coastal Life (Å seile sin egen sjø), documentary by Øyvind Sandberg 2002Norsk Filminstitutt, Filmens HusAddress: Dronningens gate 16Postal address: 0152 OsloWeb: http://www.nfi.no/

Galleri Voksenåsen: Rough paintings from the North
Welcome to an art exhibition with Kaare Espolin Johnson and Kurt Edvin Blix Hansen ; "Rough paintings from the North"Opening 20. January . Live music.Voksenåsen HotelAddress: Ullveien 4Postal address: 0791 OsloWeb: http://www.voksenaasen.no/

Freedom of Expression - How Free is Free?
The exhibition presents people that have pushed the boundries of the freedom of expression, such as Anna Politkovskaja, Aung San Suu Kyi, Sami Al-Arian, Salman Rushdie og Theo van Goch and many more.Being able to express yourself freely and critically is a human right and a corner stone in any democracy. The Nobel Peace Center highlights dilemmas linked to the freedom of expression: How far can people be allowed to push the limits of expression? Should everything be allowed or legal?See the sculpture the Wall by Pål Vigeland outside the Nobel Peace Center. The Wall is intended as a political comment to the situation in the Middle East and is erected in connection with the exhibition "How Free is Free". Nobels FredssenterAddress: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1Postal address: 0124 OsloWeb: http://www.nobelpeacecenter.org/

Guided tour of the Viking Museum (No.)
Free guided tour of the Viking Museum in Norwegian.Vikingskipshuset/ Kulturhistorisk museum,UiOAddress: Huk Aveny 35Postal address: 0287 OsloWeb: http://www.khm.uio.no/

Date: 02.03.2008 13:00
Bus No.30 > Bygdøy

Norwegian Year of Cultural Diversity

2008-02-19T05:53:00.000-08:00

Last show we talk to Ellen Stokland, who is an advisor for Secretariat for Norwegian Year of Diversity 2008. And as promised I am adding some info:

http://www.kultureltmangfold.no/

http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kkd/aktuelt/nyheter/2008/Mangfoldsaret-2008-er-i-gang.html?id=496116 - at this government site you can find a link to a flayer about Year of Diversity 2008.

If you have any questions, please wright to us at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com .

the pulse this week

2008-02-13T05:26:00.000-08:00

The Discovery of the Mountains.
At the Nasjonalgalleriet

The exhibition shows artistic and scientific expeditions into the mountains in East and West of Norway in the first part of the 19th century. The artists on these expeditions documenented their magnificent natural surroundings.
Scientists and artists exchanged experiences and copied each other. The exhibition presents 150 works, with an emphasis on drawings, graphic works, and oil paintings, but with the inclusion of some of the maps and measuring instruments from the period.

You will be able to see works by acclaimed landscape painters like J.C. Dahl, Flintoe, Fearnley, Frich and Gude

From Wednesday until satarday.

Entrance is absolutely free.

Take tram 11 18 or 17 and get out from tullinøka

More info www.nasjonalmuseet.no

War & Love

A photographic exhibition by Henrik Saxgren
At Stenersenmuseet

Photography - About immigration to the Nordic countries War and love has literally brought these people to the remote cold north, many of them close to the Polar Circle? Why did they wish to settle that far north? Danish photographer Henrik Saxgren has portraited more than 80 immigrant families in their new homes. The photographs tell their stories.

Wednesday to Friday at 11am

Free

More info www.stenersen.museum.no

Our Holy Rooms

At Oslo Museum, avd. Interkulturelt museum (IKM

Did you know there is a holy hindu lake in Oslo's forest, that Hell's Angels in Oslo have a sikh temple as their next-door neighbour, or that Norway in some connections is considered a buddhist country? The exhibition Our Holy Rooms gives you a chance to experience the religious diversity in Oslo under one roof.Our Holy Rooms is an exciting informative exhibition about religious minorities in Norway. Over two floors, the visitors can see reconstructions of holy rooms from six of Oslo's minority religions: A catholic church, an orthodox synagogue, a Pakistani mosque, a Tamil hindu temple, a Vietnamese buddhist temple and a sikh gurdwara.
Tuesday till Friday at 10am

Free

More information www.oslomuseum.no

The international traffic light party

Here at chateau neuf
The first international traffic light party will take place this Friday 15ths February,
Wear your colors, red means you are reserved, yellow means you might be and green means you are available. Entrance for ladies will be free before 23 hours while guys will pay 50 NOK. The theme of this party is meeting the world because we can make it a better place. So be there or be squared.

The Pulse this Week

2008-01-31T05:53:00.000-08:00

This week in the pulse, some American football, a Scottish band and a little shopping.

1) The culmination of the National Football league comes this weekend, with the celebration of the epic Superbowl on Sunday night. Hosted in Glendale, Arizona it is sure to be a tight game with the New England Patriots facing the New York Giants. All American expatriates or football enthuasists can enjoy the game in the comfort of the Hard Rock Café located at Karl Johansgate 45. Better take a nap beforehand because the pre-party starts at 10 pm, with the game kicking off at midnight. As far as I can surmise, this event is free of charge.

2) To be called ‘the new shit’ by British music magazine NME, is quite the label to live up to. Tonight, Thursday January 31st, the electro exploits of the band Gay Against You will surely not disappoint. This Glaswegian duo is heralded for their incredible stage antics, which can involve everything for cupcakes to aerobics wear. Also supported by DJ Samlet Presse, the show starts at 9 pm. Tickets are 50 NOK and Spasibar is found at St. Olavsgate 32. Find the entrance in back courtyard.

3) Got the January blahs? That’s nothing a little shopping won’t cure. After a big nights out Friday and Saturday, you’ll like nothing more than to check out the bric-a-brac market in Grønland this weekend. Get off at the Grønland station and peruse the eclectic wares from 7 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. This event is free of charge.

Fashion with cause (Mote med mening)

2008-01-30T06:38:00.000-08:00

Mote med mening or Fashion with cause is giving all the income from the arrangement to the children with Cancer department at Ullevål hospital. And as promised i am giving you more info about this happening on February 1st. http://www.motemedmening.com/ . If you are wondering about something you can always send us an email on snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com

the pulse of the week

2008-01-23T08:17:00.000-08:00

If it’s cheap, free, interesting and happening in Oslo, we bring it to you always here on the pulse. International students get ready with your pens and papers because these events happening in Oslo are a must see.

The first event is for those of you who are lovers of art Voksenåsen Hotel brings you an arts exhibition entitled Rough paintings from the North by Norwegian acclaimed painters Kaare Espolin Johnson and Kurt Edvin Blix Hansen , I have seen the snick preview on the internet and trust me these painting are worth seeing . The good news is that entrance is free of charge, this exhibition started on the 20th of January and it’s on till the 3rd of next month from 10 am. For more information you can visit www.voksenaasen.no

The next event is an exhibition too, but with a rather strange title Freedom of Expression - How Free is Free? The Nobel Peace Center highlights dilemmas linked to the freedom of expression: How far can people be allowed to push the limits of expression? Should everything be allowed or legal? The sighted example Pål Vigeland’s paintings outside the Nobel center daily at 11am. The good news is its free to know how free, free is. For more information visit www.nobelpeacecenter.org

The next event is the opera night this coming Thursday with professional singers and musicians at Underwater Pub. Background baroque opera from 4 pm. And a live opera from 9.15. The entrance is free but you will be requested to have a drink while you enjoy the opera. For more information visit www.underwater.no

The cinema lovers we have not forgotten about you, Oslo Documentary cinema presents a new and controversial documentary about Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez. This Sol Productions Directed by Christopher Moore, will be screening tonight, there will be a discussion after the show. This unfortunately is not free, but don’t despair you will part with only 50NOK for this experience, for more information visit www.dokumentarkino.no

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2008-01-21T08:54:00.000-08:00

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2. You want to use iTunes, but the link above did not work:

Open iTunes, go in the menu bar on "Advanced" and select "Subscribe to podcast".

Then enter "http://media.ciix.de/sinpodcast.xml" and click "OK". The podcast is now added to your other podcast. You can find it in the sidebar on the left.

3. You don't want to use iTunes:

Just use the program of your choice and enter "http://media.ciix.de/sinpodcast.xml" as the address for our podcast.

Nothing works? Ask your resident computer geek or send us an email: snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com

Starategic Pulse:-)

2008-01-18T01:03:00.000-08:00

Time to get back to the traditional Oslo Pulse. Today the Pulse is a strategic one: it suits both the new international students and the old onesJ for those of you who don’t know where in Oslo you usually find something to do not spending a lot of money, today’s Pulse gives you an idea of four place of that kind. Those of you who are here from the last semester can take it as a ready made plan of activities for the coming week.

The first place as well as the first event is a concert at Chateau Neuf. On Wednesday Siri Nilsen is coming to BokCafeen(one of the bars there) with her ukulele. It starts at 21.00 and it’s free of charge. For more information check: http://www.studentersamfundet.no/

The next event is a jazz concert at The Norwegian State Academy of Music. It’s three variants of vocal jazz this time.The concert is on Thursday, 17th of January at 19.00 at Auditoriet an NSAM. It’s free of charge.
The NSAM is having a lot of concerts, so it’s worth checking their homepage at www.nmh.no

The next strategic place is AmatørenJStudents house at Sogn student residence. Each Sunday they show a movie at 20.00 .this Sunday it’s “ Mulholland drive” by David Lynch - A Love Story In The City Of Dreams. A woman in search of stardom. A woman in search of herself - in the city of dreams. A key to a mystery - lies somewhere on Mulholland Drive. Free of charge as well.

The last events for today’s Pulse is a movie at Cinemateket. Cinemateket is a part of the Norwegian Film Institute and has a project called “Contemporary Norway”, Almost each Thursday they show a Norwegian movie with the English subtitles. This Thursday it’s a documentary “Girls” by Hanne Myren. A documentary about the toughest girls in the 9th grade. About youthful presumption, loyalty, deceit, and female power structures at an age when everything is at stake. The film focuses on two groups of girls at a school in central Oslo: the tough gang, and the less daring girls from the west side. One girl is stuck between the two groups. Will she be forced to choose between the two gangs, decide which friends to abandon, and which identity to assume?
More info at www.nfi.no Free of charge

Last Pulse this Year:-)

2007-12-14T03:13:00.000-08:00

Time for SIN’s Christmas Pulse:-)
If you are one of us who is staying in Oslo for Christmas and still don’t know what to do, I managed to find some ideas for you:-)
1. If you are not up to sitting at home on Christmas Eve and you are also one of those who want to make a difference, there is a possibility to participate in an event called “Alternative Christmas”. You can volunteer for helping those who don’t have a possibility for normal Christmas celebration (the drug users, alcoholics, homeless or just the ones who don’t have anyone to celebrate Christmas with).All the info is available at http://www.alternativjul.no/index.html. There you’ll find the timetable for shifts as well as how you can apply for being a volunteer. It’s going to take place at : Oslo Kongressenter in Folkets Hus at Youngstorget
2. While you are impatient and really looking forward to Christmas there is an International knitting exhibition. Well, it can also give you some inspiration on what to do on Christmas Eve. The exhibition presents an exciting meeting with a new, strong field of art. It deals with roles, expectations, traditions, breaches and provocations. Artists and craftsmen from Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Germany and USA show the diversity in knitting as an artistic language today. It’s at KunstindustrimuseetAddress: St. Olavs gate 1
Free of charge
3.The closing event for today’s Christmas Pulse is Frank Znort Lille Julaften. It’s a concert of Frank Znort Quartet at Blå, 21.00 on Sunday 23 of December.
Free of charge.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Stay tuned for Snakker ikke Norsk next semester:-)

Thanks

2007-12-13T05:04:00.001-08:00

I would like to thank you all guys who contributed to the show this past semester. Thanks for that you had time :) and interest :). Thank you so much. Without you the show would be dead. I am very proud of you. Every single one.

Special thanks to Shahab for helping us out with the technical part, we miss you all, and so that you know you are always welcome back if you have free time :).

Thanks to Vera, for your optimistic outgoing spirit. Good luck with your radio career.

Thanks to Torstein, for your sexy romantic voice ;). Use it more often :)

Thanks to Philipp our nominated technician. Very proud of you. You are doing very important job and you are doing it well!! Keep up with the good work, you are not far away from perfectionism ;)

Thanks to Gwyneth, our Canadian separatist. Most of us could learn from your desire to just DO things :). Thank you so much for many nice interviews.

Thanks to Adrian, for his always smiling face and a toung twister : "She sells sea shells at the sea shore", hope there is more to come ;)

Thanks to Lauren, our probably most patriotic American :), thanks for a good job this semester. I am impressed how fast you learned to master Digas :)

Thanks to Christopher, for his loyalty despite the busy full time job schedule. Looking forward to keep working with you next semester.

Non the less, thanks to Nadija. Girl if not you this semester, we could as well just hibernate and play music only. Thanks for that you stepped in and took a lot of the responsibility even though i know you are probably the most busy of us all. Thank you so much.

Yet again thank you very mush for a great semester and i will see most of you next semester.
Today we are meeting at Lauren's place at 19.00 for Snakker Ikke Norsk Julebord.

See ya.
With love,
Vita

AIESEC - More Information

2007-12-12T12:50:00.000-08:00

If you would like to get more information about AIESEC, check the organization's website: For AIESEC Oslo the address is http://www.aiesec.org/norway/oslo

Currently, the website seems to have some technical problems. But you can also check the main AIESEC website which is http://www.aiesec.org

On the page you will find more information about what AIESEC is and what they are doing.

Christmas Cookies recipe

2007-12-11T09:34:00.000-08:00

Since it is christmas time, cookies come natrually on the radar,
and if you are not in the mood for it by now, maybe this norwegian cookies recipe will help

1 ½ Cups of shortening
1 ½ Cups of sugar
1 Egg yolk and 1 whole egg
2 ½ Cups of flour
½ Teaspoon of ground
cardamom
½ Teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Cup of almonds, ground
1 Tablespoon of orange juice

Cream the shortening and sugar and add the beaten yolk and egg. Mix and sift the dry ingredients and the blanched, ground almonds together. Combine the mixtures and add the orange juice. Chill the dough, then roll thin, cut in fancy shapes and bake a few minutes at 200 Celsius. They must be watched carefully.

Enjoy and merry Christmas!

Pulse Week 49

2007-12-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

Time for traditional Oslo low-budget PulseJ
1. The first event is a guitar concert of a Japanese guitar player Tetuzi Akiyama with his Norwegian friends. The musical instruments represented in the concert will be: guitars, saxophone, trumpet and tuba. The 9th of December it’s posible to hear them live at the Norwegian Academy of Music at 19.00. Free of charge.
2. Are you up to yet another Norwegian movie with English subtitles? This time it’s a legendary “Cool and Crazy”, I would say a “must watch” in the Norwegian movies list. With Cool and Crazy one of Norway's most experienced and renowned feature film directors is bringing to the screen a world he knows and loves. And he does it in the spirit of the people he portrays, with irreverence and wit and highly charged. For some this will be a film about men. For others it will be about love. Or politics. Or fish. Above all it is about the dignity of ordinary lives lived under extreme circumstances. For those that loved Buena Vista Social Club - this is the answer. It’s in Cinemateket on Thursday, 6th of December at 16.30 Free of charge
3. The next event on my Pulse agenda today is a jazz concert of Papa k kvintett. Jazz and improvisation with inspiration from soul,ska,Dolphy, surf and William Blake.More info is available at myspace.com/papakkvintett The concert is on Thursday, 6th of December at Mogador Café at 21.00. Free of charge.Students at Oslo Art University College arrange their yearly Christmas marked. Just an idea for some Christmas presentsJ.It’s on 8th and 9th of December from 11 till 16.00 back Oslo Domkirke

The Pulse Week 47

2007-11-21T01:09:00.000-08:00

November 15th to 25th marks the days of the Oslo International Film Festival. While a 60 NOK festival pass and 60 NOK tickets are required to attend the screenings, it may well be worth it for a seasoned movie buff. I recommend "My Blueberry Nights", the latest offering from the Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai. A fanciful road-trip story, it features an ensemble cast headed by Norah Jones and Jude Law. This film will be showing Saturday the 24th at 9:10 pm and Sunday the 25th at 9 pm. Both screenings will be held at Eldorado at Torggata 9. Tickets and festival passes can be purchased in advance at all Oslo Kino cinemas. http://www.oslofilmfestival.com/2007/
Nothing say "Happy Thursday" like free waffles! This is indeed the order of the day the 22nd of November, when the International Students Union of Oslo celebrates the release of its fall 2007 Academic Review. Drop by to pick up a free copy of this English-language publication and to try your skill at karaoke. The party starts at 6 pm in the Kjelleren of Helga Engs hus at Blindern. Admission is free, and come early to get the free waffles.
Does the word "knitting" conjure images of mishapped Christmas sweaters? Hopefully this is not the case, because as we speak the Museum of Decorative Arts is hosting a knitting exhibition. With contributors from all over the world, the designs run the gamut from nostalgic to provocative. The museum is located at St. Olavs gate 1, and the exhibition can be viewed from Tuesday to Friday after 11 am, and Saturday to Sunday after noon. Admission is free.
http://www.nationalmuseum.no/index.php/content/view/full/4918
The last feature on the pulse is more an occasion to commemorate than an event itself. Saturday the 24th of November has been declared international "Buy Nothing Day" by the grassroots organization, Adbusters. Celebrated to raise awareness against the rampant consumerism that precedes the Christmas holidays, the campaign suggests foregoing needless shopping. In solidarity with people in over 60 other countries, participate by avoiding purchases on Saturday. For more ideas to celebrate the day, check out http://adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd/.
-Gwyneth.

2007-11-14T09:09:00.000-08:00

A lot to do in Oslo the coming week for you international students:-)
The opening event for our Pulse is

1. free Guitar Impro Night at Sound of Mu!
Expect a big bunch of players for an intense collective improvisation!
Wednesday the 14 of november at 20:00 Markveien 58
More info you get at http://www.alexgunia.com
free of charge

2 The next event to come is also a concert:-) Tom Waits Christmas songs at Grünerløkka
It's not so long till Chhristmas:-)Use your chance to go to Shamrock and listen to Tom Wait's Christmas songs presented to you by Blow.
Wednesday 14 November at 21.30 at Shamrock
More info available at www.shamrock.no
Free of charge

3. The third event is a live radio show at Samfunnet at Oslo University college.
Radiotjenesten and Radio Nova invites you to a live radioshow.Bands, competitions, humor and craziness everything in 2 hours.
Thursday 15th of November at 19.00 at Studentersamfunnet Bislet. Pilestredet 52.
The event is free of charge.

4. The closing event for today's pulse is Christian Mortensens consert at The Norwegian State Academy of Music.Christian is a doublebass player and is giving a concert on Sunday 18th of November at 19.00.
The consert will take place at Levinsalen Free of charge
More info available at www.nmh.no

cultural blog

2007-11-07T01:36:00.000-08:00

A promised link to a cultural blog where Alicia Betts has her section:
http://unllocunmon.com/blog/

Pulse 06.11

2007-11-07T01:35:00.000-08:00

Yet another Tuesday! Time to get some ideas of what to do in Oslo the coming week on a vdery restricted student budget.

1.The first idea for you today is a seminar ” Living Where the Birds No Longer Sing: Rights-Based Approaches to Exclusion in Bangladesh” given by Dr. Tone Bleie, Professor, Institute of Planning and Community Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tromsø.
It’s on Wednesday, the 7th of November 10 a.m. - 12 noon., 4th floor seminar room, SUM, Sognsveien 68
Free of charge

2. It can also be a good idea to watch a Norwegian movie this week. As a part of Cinemateket’s project “Contemporary Norway”, this week comes a movie: “CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE by Marius Holst. The movie is based on a short-story by the famous Norwegian author Lars Saabye Christensen.Otto Olsen is the smallest boy on the soccer team and is finding it hard to gain acceptance from his team mates. His best friend, as well as most everyone in town, is leaving for summer holidays. The youngster is left behind to spend his vacation at home. At this sensitive, lonely moment, a charismatic stranger named Frank appears. It became a fateful summer for everyone.
It’s on 08.11.2007 at 16:30 at Cinemateket.
Free of charge

3. The third event is for those of you who want to practice their Norwegian and meet a well-known Norwegian author Erlend Loe. Some of you have to read his “Naiv. Super” as an obligatory literature for your Norwegian course. Why not go and listen what the author has to tell himselfJ
The meeting is at Biblioteket at Chateau Neuf on Thursday, 8th of November at 20.00
The event is free of charge

4.Now it’s time to get updated on the music life in Oslo.
On Thursday, the 8th of November you’ll have a possibility to attend a jazz-jam in Bokcafeen at Chateau Neuf. Students of the Norwegian State Academy of Music will play for you.
The event is free of charge and starts at 21.00

5.The last event is a concert of Dan Fagerquist, a swedish singer at Blitz.
We as SIN had an interview with Dan last weekJHe sings the songs of a legendary Russian singer Vysotskiy, but Dan does it in his own way!Got your attention?
Then come to Blitz, on Tuesday, the13th of November at 20.00
Entrance fee is 50kr.
That was it for today. Check your Pulse updates on www.snakkerikkenorsk.blogspot.com