The following is a list of Norwegian cultural events in New York. To submit information about upcoming events ONLY, please send an e-mail to cg.newyork@mfa.no or call (212) 310-1502.
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Exhibitions:
April 19 to May 21
Anki King's Rememberance
The Norwegian, New York based painter Anki King exhibits "Remembrance" at Something Unexpected Art Gallery in Nyack, NY.
March 6 to June 1
Gardar Eide Einarson at Whitney Biennial
The Norwegian artist is one of 81 artists selected for the biennial. As the Whitney Biennal puts it, his work has a "stylish punk sheen that evokes rebellion through its cold, hard-edged rejection of sentiment."
Ongoing
Roundtrip to America
Norwegian culture has influenced the US culture; and the vice versa. Roundtrip to America is curated by Greta Lafayette and the Norwegian Immigration Association Exhibit Committee and is currently on display at Heritage Hall in New York.
Film:
May 15
Nordic Shorts: New Short Films from Norway
Scandinavia House presents the Nordic Shorts series, a wide-ranging survey spanning many styles and genres that introduces some of the finest new shorts by the next generation of Nordic filmmakers.
Music:
May 18
Eivind Opsvik releases new CD
Eivind Opsvik releases his new jazz CD, "Overseas III" at Zebulon in Williamsburg. Håkon Kornstad's Single Engine will do a solo performance as the opening set at 9pm. Then, Overseas will play two sets starting at 10pm.
May 5, 12, 19, and 26
Mondays in May at Nublu
Join Håkon Kornstad and Eivind Opsvik for some unpretentious jazz at Nublu, every Monday throughout May!
June 17
Beady Belle at Scandinavia House
The London Observer calls Beady Belle “a cool, slick and instantly appealing blend of jazz and soul, which also draws on drum & bass, and r & b.” See for yourself when they visit Scandinavia House.
June 25
Datarock on U.S. tour
Datarock set out on an extensive U.S. tour this summer, partly together with Ladytron. They'll hit New York's Terminal 5 on June 25.
July 2
Bjørn Solli at Scandinavia House
Solli was voted "young Norwegian jazz musician of the year" in Norway in 2002 and has since won numerous awards throughout Europe, including soloist prizes in Belgium, Monaco, and Spain; audience prizes in Switzerland and Spain; and a composition prize in France. Catch him at Scandinavia House!
July 23
Jostein Guldbrandsen at Scandinavia House
Join in at the Summer Jazz at Scandinavia House when Jostein Guldbrandsen plays electric, acoustic nylon string, and fretless guitar. Guldbrandsen recently released his first CD as a band leader, “Twelve,” on Fresh Sound New Talent.
Performing Arts:
June 6 - 21
A Doll's House
The Bated Breath Theater Company under the steady direction of Helene Kvam will perform a reimagined prduction of Henrik Ibsen's classic play from 1879.
Literature:
Miscellaneous:
May 17
Norwegian National Day
Join the celebration of the Norwegian National Day at the Norwegian Church!
May 18
National Day Parade in Brooklyn
Bring your Norwegian (or Sami) flags, have some ice cream and join the parade: Celebrate the 17th of May – the Norwegian National Day - here in Brooklyn, New York. On May 18th, that is.
June 7 and 8
The 2008 MoCCA ArtFest
Get ready to soak up the penultimate in Norwegian cartoons, as the Nordic countries occupies a full wall at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art's annual Art Fest at the Puck Building.
Norwegian Language Course
Want to learn a new language or practice the Norwegian you already know? Now you can learn the Norwegian language at Scandinavia House in New York. The course is every Tuesday from February 12 to May 13, at 6:30-8:25pm.
Regular Events at the Norwegian Seamen's Church :
Every Sunday at 11am
Norwegian Church Service
Other:
Monday evenings
Norwegian Folk Dance at Sporting Club Gjøa
For adults interested in learning and performing Norwegian Folk Dance.
Children's Heritage Events
Norwegian Related Activities for 3-12 year olds! Younger and older children welcome -all heritages welcome.
Royal Norwegian Consulate General New York