May 17th is a national holiday for Norwegians abroad as well as for those at home. For a real celebration, join the Norwegian Seamen's Church! + More

The former Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator has been called "the world's conscience" and one of the 100 most influential people of our time by Time magazine. On March 12th the Norwegian politician and diplomat, Jan Egeland, will be visiting Houston, Texas, to talk about his new book A Billion Lives: An Eyewitness Report from the Frontlines of Humanity. + More

This week several Norwegian artists will be performing at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. + More

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New Orleans has a wide range of exiting events this fall. You can enjoy jazz concerts, Scandinavian eating and Christmas bazaar among others. The schedule last from September 2, 2007 - January 8, 2008. + More

In conjunction with the centennial commemoration of Edvard Grieg’s death, the Norwegian Consulate General in Houston has the pleasure of hosting a concert followed by a reception at the Shepherd School of Music (Rice University). Featured artists are the renowned Norwegian violinist Ole Böhn with pianist Geir Henning Braaten, as well as the young pianist Knut Erik Jensen. + More