February e-News 2010 |
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Norgesskolen 2010 |
Norgesskolen 4 - 23 July, 2010 |
 Norgesskolen is a summer school for Norwegian children and young people living abroad. Our students are from 9 to 18 years old and reside in different parts of the world. The main purpose of the program is to teach students Norwegian, and to make them acquainted with Norwegian culture and Norway in general - in short, make them aware of how it is to be Norwegian and live in Norway. It is not necessary to be or to speak Norwegian to come to Norgesskolen - you just need a keen interest in Norway and the Norwegian language. Students are divided into groups by age and language skills to get the best out of their Norwegian lessons.
The school has several hours of instruction and a variety of recreational activities every day that are varied and fun. We go on tours, and celebrate the 17th of May and a Norwegian Christmas in July. We go camping, fishing, kayaking - and take trips to the beach enjoying the sun-filled summer days. So at Norgesskolen, nobody has time to get bored!
For more information on our website www.norgesskolen.no click on the image to the right |
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Homecoming Days 2010 |
Homecoming 18 - 20 June, 2010 |
 This year, we invite you to join us in Hallingdal. We'll begin our tour with a walk through Kongsberg with a visit to the beautiful Kongsberg Church, and travel on through Uvdal to Geilo before we reach Hallingdal. This is a varied program that combines mountains and beautiful valleys while becoming acquainted with pleasant with friendly people. Reserve these dates and join us!
More information about the trip can be found here on our homepage - click on the image to the right ... .. Or contact Lisbeth Bø Håverstad i Nordmanns-Forbundet or call tlf. +47 2335 7170 |
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Chapter News |
Williamsburg, VA |
 On the 22nd of February, at 7pm the Williamsburg, VA chapter will be continuing their tradition of Men's Night/Lusekofte Night. This tradition began in the 80's and has been honored every since. The men are in charge of everything this evening; making the stew, setting and decorating the table, serving and yes! even washing up!! All members adorn their favorite traditional Norwegian sweaters or Lusekofte.
For more information, please contact Berit Mesarick |
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Henie Onstad Art Centre in Bærum |
Anna-Eva Bergmans Formative Years 1949-1952 |
 On Thursday, February 4th at 7pm, the Henie Onstad Art Centre invites you to the opening of a new exhibit, "Surrealism, line and form - Anna-Eva Bergman's Formative Years, 1949-52. The exhibition will be formally and officially opened by the French ambassador Brigitte Collet. Refreshments will be provided in addition to a musical performance by Tanja Orning. The exhibition itself will be on display until May 2nd, 2010.
Click on the picture to the left for more information. |
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Events/Exhibits at the National Library in Oslo |
Norwegian Film in the past Century - Exhibition from 14th of January - 10th of April, 2010 |
 As part of a four-month-long exhibtion, the following will take place in the month of February:
Norwegian Film Makers - Tuesday, February 2, 3:00pm
Lecture on popular Norwegian film music by Professor Tore Helseth, Lillehammer Highschool
Tours of the film exhibit with Bent Kvalvik, National Library. - Saturday, February 6, 1:00pm & Thursday, February 11, 7:00pm
From the Golden Age of Norwegian Films - Film Director Leif Sinding - Thursday, February 18, 7:00pm
Some of Sinding's work includes classics such as Bra Mennesker (1937, Eli Sjursdatter (1938), De vergeløse (1939), og Tante Pose (1940).
For more information go to the website by clicking on the image to the left. For specific questions about any of the exhibits, send an inquiry to Arthur Tennoe |
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The National Library is celebrating Ole Bull |
 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ole Bull. From the 5th of February to the 6th of March, the National Library in Oslo will highlight the life of this celebrated violinist.
A "mini-exhibit" called "The greatest festive moment in the people's life" will focus on Ole Bull's life. 2nd floor of the National Library from the 5th of February - 6th of March.
A concert celebrating Ole Bull's music will be held Saturday, the 6th of February at 2pm. Music performed by Henning Kraggerud (violin) and Christian Ihle Hadland (piano).
For more information, click on the photo to the left. |
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Lakselaget Scholarships |
Just a reminder... |
 This is just a follow-up and a reminder from January's newsletter regarding Lakselaget Scholarships. These scholarships are available for Norwegian students wishing to study in Minnesota or North Dakota or for professional women in Minnesota wishing to work/intern in Norway. The application deadline is March 15, 2010
For more detailed information and scholarship applications, click on the picture to the right. |
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Winter Olympics 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada |
The 2010 Norwegian Olympic Team |
 With the opening ceremony just days away for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, Nordmanns-Forbundet would like to wish the Norwegian Olympic Team the very best at this year's games! From February 12 - February 28, the team comprised of 99 of Norway's top athletes will strive to bring glory home to Norway! Best of luck to you all!
Click on the picture to the right to see the profile of the different Norwegian athletes. |
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February's Featured Artist |
Christian Skredsvig |
 February's featured Norwegian artist, Christian Skredsvig (1854 - 1924) was both a painter and a writer. Born in Modum, Buskerud in 1854, Skredsvig studied painting in Oslo, Copenhagen, Munich and Paris. It was in Paris that he became the first and only Norwegian to win the gold medal from the Saloon in Paris for painting "Une ferme à Venoix". This award was one of the most coveted of it's time.
Skredsvig's neo-romantic style was greatly inspired by landscapes and by animals. His paintings were also influenced by the nature surrounding Hagan in Eggedal; Skredsvig's final resting place in 1924.
For more information on the artist, click on the painting to the right, appropriately named "Høst i Hagan".
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