http://www.norway.org/7d38c530-5344-4405-827d-2cbeb9ffc412http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Norway-in-the-US/Norway-Today-Magazine/The Norwegian Embassy is pleased to present free, electronic versions of Norway Today, a magazine about contemporary Norwegian culture, society economy and public policy. The magazine, which highlights Norwegian culture in the U.S., is available both as a free app and as a Digimag, which can be read online. The publication is great for anyone wanting to learn about contemporary Norway.Fri, 24 May 2013 19:17:21 GMT54200040-1e11-4e2e-980b-561a8cbdcfe9http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/DC-Gjermund-Larsen-Trio-at-NGA/A concert at the National Gallery of Art in DC: Norwegian music for violin, bass, and keyboard. In honor of Edvard Munch: A 150th Anniversary Tribute. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:41 GMT0a07c766-4ef7-43ee-9269-009ff2ba60e5http://www.norway.org/Embassy/houston/Kvelertak-Grabs-Hold-of-Houstons-Metal-Scene/As part of a nationwide tour of the U.S., following the release of their critically acclaimed second album, “Meir,” the Norwegian metal sensation Kvelertak performed at Houston’s prime metal venue, Fitzgerald’s, on May 11.Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:50 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 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 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 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 GMT8c2195e3-5656-4c9e-8565-2fbfef7ca03dhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Festivals--Heritage/Vesterheim-Participates-in-the-Blue-Star-Museums-Program/From Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum will be offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:24 GMT64d22149-254e-4fde-894c-8909270932d8http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Performance-Arts/DC-Baby-Universe-A-Puppet-Odyssey/Having ruined their current planet, Earth’s last inhabitants pin their hopes on a newborn universe, capable of saving us all. Baby Universe: A Puppet Odyssey is a captivating fable—inspired by real-life scientific events and theory—featuring 30 puppets, animation, a space-age score, and an irresistible robot based on Stephen Hawking.Fri, 24 May 2013 18:11:37 GMTf7877583-9e91-4428-8b69-5b5fe27d0e2bhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Nordic-Lights--Grieg-Revival/The chamber music organization Close Encounters With Music presents “Nordic Lights – Grieg Revival”, at Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood on Saturday, June 8th. The show features Grieg’s beloved music and readings from Ibsen by Tina Packer. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:58 GMT739f1664-471e-447a-8ba9-b03cda54e05bhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-The-Monkey-House-Winooski-VT/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:32:59 GMT7a9c3cb3-137b-4228-bc1f-33719c652f29http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-Radio-Sommerville-MA/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:43 GMT0542064c-9438-4fd2-9178-c2d7fd5cdf0fhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-Charm-City-Artspace-Baltimore-MD/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:03 GMTb0cad545-c59b-4116-8116-a30e4acadaa7http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-Clown-Can-Country-Club-Philadelphia-PA/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:40 GMTb1ce376b-3966-4b73-8bac-445591098efahttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-Church-of-Abraham-Richmond-VA/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:44 GMT9a46fe0d-7f01-466c-8f3e-00674d90e2d0http://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-play-at-The-Velvet-Lounge-Washington-DC/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:05 GMT945d2249-81eb-4746-89aa-c2ef4af3da4dhttp://www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Making-Marks-plays-in-Brooklyn/In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US.Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:41 GMT