The Smithsonian Associates hosts public programs in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy throughout the fall, in addition to numerous other events in the area to commemorate Norway's centennial. 12/12/2005 :: 
The Smithsonian Associates hosts public programs in Washington, D.C., throughout the fall in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy - featuring outstanding performers, scientists, writers, and historians, to celbrate Norway's centennial. The events embrace themes like Norwegian history and culture, polar history and research, topics of peace and conflict resolution, and the legacy of Norwegian immigrants in the United States.
Smithsonian Associates:
Tickets for Smithsonian events can be purchased by calling (202) 357-3030 or online at ResidentAssociates.org
Ongoing Events in Washington, DC:
October 22 - mid April 2006
FROST: Life and Culture of the Sámi - Reindeer People of Norway
Norwegian Sámi photographer Fred Ivar Utsi Klemetsen’s photo essay “FROST” documents the life of those who still herd their reindeer the traditional way - at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian.
November 22 - December 18
“Edvard Grieg – Art and Identity”
The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
November 22 through January 8
Holiday Model Train at Union Station
See the giant Norwegian holiday model train winding its way through the mountains and fjords of Norway. Main Hall and West hall, Union Station, Washington, D.C.
November 23 through December 31
Norwegian Menu at Center Café
A special Norwegian Holiday menu has been created by TV-chef of the series "Scandinavian Cooking", Andreas Viestad. Taste his Norwegian Salmon and other dishes Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 at Center Café, Union Station, Washington, DC.
November 30 through January 8
Norwegian Design 2005
Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Events:
December 14, 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Gledelig jul! A Norwegian Christmas Celebration
Karin Brennisvik and her partners Sigbjorn & Tom, Hardanger fiddler Loretta Kelley, host Oran Sandel, and singers from the Washington Revels present a traditional Norwegian Holiday Program with audience participation, at Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C.
Previous Events:
September 19, 6.30 pm. SOLD OUT
Destination Norway
Her Majesty Queen Sonja presents an illustrated lecture on contemporary Norway.
September 27, 6.30 pm.
Norways' Path to Peace
Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute Geir Lundestad discusses Norway's role as a global leader in mediation and peace efforts.
September 29., 30., October 1.
Truls Mørk in Concert
Cello-soloist and Grammy Award-winner Truls Mørk performs with the Washington Symphony Orchestra in September and October.
October 5, 7.30 pm.
Annbjørg Lien & Bjørn Ole Rosch
Norway's most prominent fiddler, Annbjørg Lien, and her musical partner play modern Norwegian folk music.
October 17, 7 pm.
The Rescue Artist / Book Signing
Ever wondered how The Scream got stolen? Author Edward Dolnick goes behind the scene of the theft and global search for the Edward Munch painting in his new book, the Rescue Artist, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Mon., October 17, 7 pm.
October 22, 1 - 4: 45 pm.
The Sámi
Two Scholars who are native Sámi, presents an overview of the culture, language, literature, archaeology, and current state of affairs for the Sámi living in Norway.
October 22, 7:30 pm.
Unforgettable Sound of the Sámi
Inspired by their Sámi roots, the trio Vajas (Echo) seeks to preserve the rich traditions of songs - joiks - in the following Sámi language.
October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. SOLD OUT
Embassy Chef Thor Gabrielsen
Join Mrs. Ellen Vollebaek, author Gail Scott, and the Norwegian Embassy's new chef to "taste history" - from appetizers to deserts - with food reflecting the fascinating eras of Norwegian cuisine. At the Residence of the Norwegian Ambassador.
October 29, 8 pm.
Chamber Music performed by the Coucherons
Award winning brother-sister duo David (piano) and Julie Coucheron (violin), the youngest artists ever to play Grieg's 3 sonatas, presents a romanticly virtuosic consert of Paganini, Grieg, Bull and Chopin, followed by a Norwegian buffet reception, at the Norwegian Ambassador's residence.
October 30, 4:30 pm.
Northern Lights
The Ethereal Aurora Borealis - Multimedia presentation by solar physicist Paal Brekke.
October 31 - November 3
Norwegian Embassy's Research and Higher Education Week, Washington, D.C., 2005
The events listed, hosted by the Carnegie Institution and the Norwegian Embassy, are open to anyone interested in participating unless otherwise indicated.
November 2, 6:30 pm.
Tracking Polar Bears
A symbol of the pristine Arctic environment, polar bears excite great interest. World-renowned expert Jon Aars tracks the polar bear's yearly cycle of life and discusses its defining characteristics
November 3
All Grieg. Concert with Håvard Gimse and Bjarte Engeset
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD.
November 4. - 6.
Concerts with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, pianist Håvard Gimse and Bjarte Engeset as guest concuctor
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, MD.
November 7, 6.30 pm
Yankees from Across the Sea
More than 6,000 Norwegian immigrants fought in the Union Army during the Civil War. Lecture based on their letters written in Norwegian, by historian Karl Jakob Skarstein.
November 13
FREE Concert with Håvard Gimse
The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
November 14, 6.30 pm
Great Voices
Marianne Stecher-Hansen and Tina Nunnally showcase the lives and careers of the Norwegian winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature: Sigrid Undset and Knut Hamsun.
November 16, 6.30 pm
Munch - Norwegian Icon
Edward Munch's paintings are internationally recognized for their vivid portrayal of complex psychological themes. Gerd Woll, senior curator at the Munch Museum in Oslo, analyzes Munch's work.
November 16, 6.30 pm
Intrepid Explorers
Polar explorer Liv Arnesen presents a visual journey of Norwegian explorers, witj journalist-explorer Ragnar Kvam, and Noel Broadbent, Nordic archaeologist at the National Museum of Natural History.
November 17, 7 pm
A Norwegian Odyssey
In 1896. Norwegian Immigrant Helga Estby and her teenager daughter Clara set out across the American continent on foot - to win a $ 10,000 wager to save their farm. Author Linda Lawrence Hunt tells the story.
November 18, 6.30 pm
Culinary Tour of Norway
Taste Norwegian cooking at its best. Menu composed by chef Andreas Viestad, author of Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking.
November 19, 9.30 am - 4:30 pm
Peer Gynt: Ibsen and Grieg's Battle with the Trolls
All-day seminar on Ibsen and Grieg by Harald Herresthal, professor of music, Norwegian Academy og Music, Univ. of Oslo, and Mary Kay Norseng, professor of Scandinavian studies, UCLA.
November 22, 8.30 am
Toys for Tots Regional Kick-off and Model Train Launch
See the giant Norwegian holiday model train winding its way through the mountains and fjords of Norway. The event marks the annual kick-off for the 2005 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Union Staions Main and West Hall.
November 29, 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremony Unions Station: Tree Lightening and Concert
The switch is flipped for the 8,000 lights on the magnificent 30-foot Christmas tree. Musical performance by jazz guitarist Lage Lund. The Washington National Cathedral Choral Society sings Norwegian and American Christmas Carols. Union Station's Main Hall.
November 30, December 7, 14, 7pm
Cinema of Norway
Classic and new Norwegian films, starting with the Wayard Girl, Liv Ullman's first film from 1959.
December 2, 6:30 pm
Concert with Annie at the Black cat
Annie's Norwegian blend of spiky pop and electro has quickly made her one of the most hotly tipped new artists across the globe. In concert at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., December 2, 9:30 pm.
December 2, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, December 3, 10: am - 5:00 pm
Bazaar
Norwegian-American organizations host a shopping extravaganza featuring traditional crafts from Norway, including hand made items, jewelry, calendars, trolls, dolls, holiday ornaments, pewter items, and sweaters – and food. Union Station's Main Hall.
December 4, 6:30 pm
FREE Consert with Geir Draugsvoll
The National Gallery of Art features Norwegian accordionist Geir Draugsvoll for a free consert in Washington D.C.
December 7
Concert with Lage Lund at Blues Alley
Norwegian jazz guitarist Lage Lund, winner of the September 2005 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, in concert at Blues Alley.
December 8, 6:00 pm
"Norwegian Visions" with trumpetist Ole Edvard Antonsen
FREE. Norwegian trumpetist Ole Edvard Antonsen and other Norwegian musicians at the Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center
December 9, 7:30 pm, December 10, 4:00 pm, December 11, 4:00 pm
Joy of Christmas at the Washington National Cathedral
The Cathedral Choral Society celebrates the Norwegian Centennial by performing traditional and contemporary Norwegian Christmas music. World premiere of a specially comissioned Norwegian carol.
December 11, 7:30 pm
Trio Mediaeval at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
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 David Sara with a traditional hat from KarasjokPhoto: Fred Ivar Utsi Clemetsen  Norwegian Christmas at Union Station. Tree-lightening with nine-time marathon winner Grete Waitz November 29.Photo:  the 2005 Model Train at Union Station.
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