http://www.norway.org/5f67b9b4-03ef-4ae1-aae8-1c666e310c52http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Policy/International-Conference-on-Right-wing-Extremism-and-Hate-Crime-in-Europe-and-Beyond/On 14 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond.Mon, 06 May 2013 21:22:12 GMT51ccfaf5-d662-4406-8685-dd5dd23d0d4fhttp://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Norwegian-Crown-Prince-Haakon-and-Crown-Princess-Mette-Marit-to-visit-Houston-during-this-years-OTC/Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will visit Houston in May to celebrate 40 years of Norwegian participation at the annual Offshore Technology Conference.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:39:32 GMT1c497764-efb6-40c1-9f75-2d36f37109behttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Visual-Arts/Edvard-Munch-150th-Anniversary-Tribute/The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C will show some of Edvard Munch most beloved images from the Gallery’s Collection from May 19- July 28.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:20:02 GMTfbbcd520-38d5-4494-8761-5cd55f79778bhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Policy/Approaching-the-End-of-Polio/Former Norwegian Prime Minister Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland visited Washington, D.C. last week as a board member for the UN’s polio initiative. In the last 25 years, the number of new cases of polio per year has been reduced by 99% worldwide, and the former World Health Organization director spoke enthusiastically about the importance of determination in the end game. She said we have to finish this race and get an end to polio once and for all. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:22:57 GMTcd8254cd-e111-434e-b89d-0fb69a3761a4http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Architecture--Design/FOREIGN-MINISTER-EIDE-REOPENED-UN-SECURITY-COUNCIL-CHAMBER/"The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world's most important room," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:31:15 GMT69a67e45-837e-4cac-aaca-515faeabf842http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Visual-Arts/Munch--Warhol-and-the-multiple-image--Scandinavian-House/The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) presents MUNCH | WARHOL and the Multiple Image, an exhibition featuring two of the 20th century’s most prolific and inventive printmakers. Curated by Dr. Patricia Berman and Pari Stave, the exhibition will be on view April 27 through July 27, 2013 at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:04:56 GMTcf2c493a-30a7-4c48-8e39-76e9beb9eed5http://www.norway.org/Embassy/washington/Ambassador-Wegger-Chr-Strommen/"Serving as Ambassador of Norway to the United States presents a fantastic opportunity for me to get to know the country and its people. Like many Norwegians, I am tied to this great country by both my family history and an unforgettable exchange student experience," says Wegger Chr. Strommen, Ambassador of Norway to the United States.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:57:58 GMT3189be0f-5778-4363-b4cf-e1dd276e83d6http://www.norway.org/Embassy/washington/The-Embassy-on-Facebook-and-Twitter/Stay in touch with the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Facebook and Twitter.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:11 GMTcdf8f4f7-538c-4550-a51d-d15cc369ad5fhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Norway-in-the-US/Norwegian-Industry-in-North-America/The topic of this year’s Norway Seminar was Norwegian industry in North America, inspired by the location: Houston, Texas. Voices from the industry and the academic field were represented, questioning the growth and responsibilities Norway is faced with.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:25:57 GMT3d08c653-d39e-4bcc-aab5-d5b1856acf2fhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Festivals--Heritage/Celebrating-50-Years-of-The-Norwegian-Lady/On the Oceanfront Boardwalk in the coastal city of Virginia Beach stands the “Norwegian Lady,” gazing out to sea. On the other side of the Atlantic, in the Norwegian city of Moss, stands an exact replica of the nine-foot bronze statue, looking right back at her sister. They commemorate the lives lost in the 1891 shipwreck of the Norwegian bark Dictator off Virginia Beach and the lifesaving efforts of the town’s citizenry. The statues, which were erected in 1962, will celebrate their 50-year anniversaries this March. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:41:17 GMT779167e6-1889-4485-b017-2cca78114f71http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Kaizers-Orchestras-Grand-Finale-at-The-Met/Kaizers Orchestra is a six piece, theatrical alternative rock band and the one of the most groundbreaking bands to come out of the recent Norwegian music scene. The band draws inspiration from a broad range of musical genres, and their live performances have gained them a reputation for being both thrilling and unpredictable. Their music flows through ever changing moods, smooth grooves, disharmonic noises, gypsy songs, catchy rock songs and just plain beautiful tunes. This concert will be performed in Norwegian. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:02:48 GMT6ddf6420-8f98-4e58-91aa-143af2191618http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Visual-Arts/Standard-oslo-at-Frieze-Art-Fair/Gavin Bown's Enterprise and Standard (Oslo) will exhibit the Norwegian artists Bjarne Melgaard in collaboration with Røros Tweed and Ann Cathrin Høibo at Frieze New York 2013, an Art Fair that features over 180 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. Frieze New York presents the most forward-thinking galleries from around the globe, bringing an international focus to the dynamic contemporary art scene in New York. This will be Frieze's largest event to date. In addition to being able to see and buy art by over 1,000 of the world’s leading artists, visitors can experience Frieze Projects, the fair’s program of artists’ specially commissioned projects and Frieze Talks, a program of debates, panel discussions and keynote lectures. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:28:08 GMT1fd55c5a-7243-4317-a29f-56918983fe2chttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Architecture--Design/Inside-Norway-at-ICFF1/ICFF, May 18 - 21 is North America’s premier showcase for contemporary furniture and interior design. Join us into “The Woods” by Andreas Engesvik and StokkeAustad, as we take a look at the Norwegian stand and some of the designers. Annually ICFF attracts those interested in design’s latest trends to an up-to-the-moment exhibit and series of fascinating and edifying programs. Insidenorway is the Norwegian contribution to the fair, featuring companies as Røros Tweed, Stokke, Vad, Mandal Veveri and Variér. Shown at the stand is also an exhibition of young designers, curated by Metropolis Magazines Paul Makovsky. Mon, 06 May 2013 17:42:01 GMT66471284-6f69-4fff-826e-1e36fde6f794http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Turbonegro-playing-in-Manhattan-NYC-/Make sure to catch the famous Norwegian rock’n’roll band Turbonegro, when they play at Irving Plaza the 18th of May. The band just released their new album Sexual Harrasment and will start their tour all over the United States with their performance in New York City. Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:16 GMT95d84e82-93ea-4b3f-8c83-fcaaf674c9c5http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Visual-Arts/MUNCH-AND-WARHOL-CONTEMPORARY-REFLECTIONS/An afternoon conversation discussing Munch’s continuing influence on contemporary artists at the Scandinavia House located on Park avenue in Manhattan, NYC. The event is Saturday, May 11th at 3 PM. Thu, 02 May 2013 19:45:28 GMT5c048b9e-c038-469a-bbb8-21450bca3610http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Per-Brevig-conducting-at-Church-of-Saint-Joseph-NYU/Tuesday May 21 Per Brevig conducts Strathmere Festival Orchestra in an all haydn program. The performance will be held in Church of Saint Joseph at 8 PM. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:54:00 GMT3d43e541-1d14-483d-96db-d2aede639475http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Festivals--Heritage/Welcoming-Spring---The-Annual-Scandinavian-Luncheon-on-the-Hudson-River/The American Scandinavian Society invites members and friends to “Welcoming Spring” on Sunday May 5, on board “The Destiny” where the Annual Scandinavian Luncheon is held. Please also join the luncheon in commemorating May 5th, as the day when Denmark and Norway were liberated by the USA and its Western Allies in 1945.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:17:32 GMTea277da1-9b1f-422d-a386-db94617d3ae9http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Performance-Arts/Kings-Guard-to-Perform-in-DC-/The Band and Drill team of the Norwegian King’s Guard will perform at Stoddert Elementary School in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. The performance, a highly choreographed display of precise marching and riflery, will be open to the press and the general public.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:34:13 GMT2354b1d4-3a6e-4775-bcfe-52dc7c587c0chttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Festivals--Heritage/Norway-Cup-2013/From July 26 through August 3, Oslo will be filled with aspiring soccer players. Last year more than 1,600 teams played in the tournament. This year your team can join.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:33:21 GMT8d5b2b68-37ad-4cda-8fd9-5d19ed793dd7http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Festivals--Heritage/Reviving-Jewish-cultural-heritage-in-Europe-and-combatting-anti-Semitism-/Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway support efforts to com-batting anti-Semitism and protecting Jewish Cultural Heritage in Europe. Cultural dialogue and under-standing is increasingly important in multicultural Europe. It creates awareness of cultural diversity and strengthens citizens’ cultural identity. It shows us what can be achieved when cultures meet and inspire each other. It also promotes fundamental European values of democracy, tolerance and anti-discrimination.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:32:15 GMT