1. A weekend full of partying and socializing may be a welcome change of pace from your brain-heavy activities during the week. You are all studying for exam, aren't you? If you want a last chance escape, head to Soria Moria, today sunday at 9PM. In the Soria Moria Bar and Restaurant in Torshov, the Kurt Weill Duo will play music by -- you guessed it -- Kurt Weill. Kurt Weill is most famous for composing music for Berthold Brecht's socialist "Threepenny Opera" in the 1920s. Brecht and Weill are also on the menu tonight, and entrance is free.
2. Africa has often been described as the dark continent, perhaps in reference to how little we know about Africa - but how can a diverse continent of deserts, jungles, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, where the snow falls on the Kilimandjaro and the sun sets in the Serengeti, how can such a continent be called dark? In particular, Africa has rich and colourful cultural traditions, and those are in focus during the Africa week at Litteraturhuset from the 16th to the 21st of November. Meet African writers, watch African movies, discuss politics - in 9 separate events you can delve into Africa's cultural heritage. All events are in English and all events but two are free of charge. For details, check www.litteraturhuset.no.
3. Where does the time go is a question I often ask myself. Where did that boy and girl go is a question you might be asking yourself - if you head to a game of "Boksen går" in Sankt Hanshaugen on monday at 6.30PM. "Boksen går" is the Norwegian name for a variant of the classical hide and seek game. Meeting point is the open air stage in Sankt Hanshaugen. I guess you don't really need to know Norwegian to play this still popular children's game, but black clothes are recommended. The idea is of course not only to play a game but also to meet new people with an optional nachspiel, and if you get tired or cold during the game you can always just go home - that will teach them. The event is of course free of charge.
4. If you like the Oslo band Le Corbeau you have two chances to see them play next week. With their mix of noise pop and jazzy brass instrumentation they are quickly becoming one of the more popular bands in Norway. On tuesday, they guest Gloria Flames on Grønland together with experimental bands Laconic Zero and Japanese Gum. On friday they play Garage together with avantgarde rock band Maribel. Tickets are 90NOK and 100NOK respectively.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Pulse 11.10.09
1. Now that it's getting dark outside, you may prefer the warm and the cosy darkness of a movie theatre to the cold and rainy darkness outside. Throughout the next week there is ample opportunity to go the movies in the form of the "Film fra Sør" movie festival. Vampire movies, documentaries, a funk musical - "Film fra Sør" features almost 40 movies from the southern half of the hemisphere, south relative to central Europe and Northern America. It's a welcome change of pace from mainstream cinema - so don't miss that chance. Tickets are between 65 and 90 NOK. For more information visit the Film fra Sør website, www.filmfrasor.no.
2. If you prefer football to movies but still want the cosy warmth I promised, check out Cinema Neuf on Chateau Neuf on tuesday. At 7PM, Cinema Neuf screens the movie "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait". This prize winning documentary about arguably the world's best football player of the last twenty years is going to make both football fans and movie buffs happy. If you prefer testosterone heavy violence, come back on thursday, when Cinema Neuf screens the movie "The Wrestler" starring Mickey Rourke. Tickets, in both cases, are 35 NOK.
3. With the Octoberfest wrapping up as I speak, you may have had your share of alcohol this weekend. If you desperately want another beer, say around thursday, at least mix it with some culture. On bokcafeen on Chateau Neuf, you can enjoy your beverage of choice, alcholic or non-alcoholic, to the sound of opera. Entrance is free.
4. Already today you can go to a flea market, and yes, there are flea markets in Oslo every week, with prominent ones at Grønland on saturday and Birkelunden on sunday afternoon. But this one, placed more towards sunday evening, is indoors at the fashionable bar Internasjonalen. Buy and sell, have a beer or simply feel hip for hanging out at Internasjonalen on a sunday. Entrance is free. As for drinks or other purchases, it's up to you.
2. If you prefer football to movies but still want the cosy warmth I promised, check out Cinema Neuf on Chateau Neuf on tuesday. At 7PM, Cinema Neuf screens the movie "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait". This prize winning documentary about arguably the world's best football player of the last twenty years is going to make both football fans and movie buffs happy. If you prefer testosterone heavy violence, come back on thursday, when Cinema Neuf screens the movie "The Wrestler" starring Mickey Rourke. Tickets, in both cases, are 35 NOK.
3. With the Octoberfest wrapping up as I speak, you may have had your share of alcohol this weekend. If you desperately want another beer, say around thursday, at least mix it with some culture. On bokcafeen on Chateau Neuf, you can enjoy your beverage of choice, alcholic or non-alcoholic, to the sound of opera. Entrance is free.
4. Already today you can go to a flea market, and yes, there are flea markets in Oslo every week, with prominent ones at Grønland on saturday and Birkelunden on sunday afternoon. But this one, placed more towards sunday evening, is indoors at the fashionable bar Internasjonalen. Buy and sell, have a beer or simply feel hip for hanging out at Internasjonalen on a sunday. Entrance is free. As for drinks or other purchases, it's up to you.
Monday, October 5, 2009
What happens if you are caught cheating?
In last sunday's show, we mused on the peculiar fact that most students that have been caught cheating at the University of Oslo during the last couple of years are foreign students. Here is the promised link to UiO's pages on cheating and what happens if you get caught.
If you want to read more, here are three stories by Radio Nova's own news show (in Norwegian):
If you want to read more, here are three stories by Radio Nova's own news show (in Norwegian):
- Juks blant internasjonale studenter
- Internasjonale studenter får ikke ...
- Oppfordrer Universitetet i Oslo til å ta grep
Pulse, 4.10.2009
Here is the short summary of this weeks events:
1. If you are not too tired from the weekend and you still want to move, you can go to the Blå in Brenneriveien 9C and have a nice free entranced party "Let's dance" which is going on from 19:30 this monday, 5th of October.
2. On wednesday, 7th of October, you can listen to a concert by the students from the Norwegian Academy of Music. It starts at 6 p.m. in Norges musikkhøgskole, just next to Chateau Neuf.
3. If you would like to visit a museum, you can go to Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Norsk Tekknisk museum) and see a spectacular exhibition on climate change - "Climate X" from tuesday to friday from 9 to 16 o'clock. Entrance is 80NOK for adults, but students pay half price.
4. You can feel the spirit of Germanys famous beerfestival just here in Oslo, in Chateuf Neuf: Oktoberfest 2009, which is going to be from thursday to saturday this week. Germans and beer is not for all tastes, but if you cannot live without, tickets edge in at exactly 100NOK.
5. Aleksander Rybak - the winner of Eurovision is going to sing for you in Sentrum Scene next saturday, 9 p.m. - that is if you are in the possession of a whopping 270 NOK and are willing to spend them on revisiting Norway's Eurovision hero.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Pulse 20.9.2009
1. Special Events Organizers from University of Oslo, that is the friendly people that sponsor the weekly International Coffee Hour, give you two chances to get more familiar with the city you live in. Today the destination is nature. Starting at Sognsvann t-bane station at noon, the walk will take you into beautiful Nordmarka. You can stray off the path to gather blueberries and, if you dare, mushrooms, or save your energy for hot chocolate and warm apple pie at Ullevålseter. You probably don't need to be in top shape, but a tolerance for walking, solid shoes and sensible clothing are a plus. Next sunday, again at noon, the walk starts at the sea side of city hall and will take you through and around the heart of Oslo. Can you name another city, where nature and culture are so close together? Both walks start at noon and are, of course, free of charge.
2. Also this sunday, Dan Fägerkvist will visit Blitz to play songs of Vladimir Vysotskij. If you have never heard about Vysotskij before, it is about time! Vladimir Vysotskij was a russian folk-singer, whose stature was as big, if not bigger than that of Bob Dylan in the US. Vysotskij was so popular, he drew record crowds even when he was already dead. His funeral took place during the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and most people preferred to attend the funeral, leaving the sports stadiums empty.
Dan Fägerkvist has translated Vysotskijs songs into Swedish and delivers them in a performance that can only be described as magical and electric, even if you don't understand all the words. He will guest Blitz in Pilestredet 30 this sunday night. The concert starts at 9PM but it pays off arriving earlier to get a good spot. Tickets cost 70NOK.
3. You may already have noticed that the days are getting shorter in Oslo, but for now the days are still longer than the nights. This will change this thursday, the day of autumn equinox. But Oslo will not walk quietly into the night, rather: on this day the citizens of Oslo are invited to take a nightly walk along Akerselva. Almost 3 000 torches light up the Akerselva river from north to south, creating a mystical atmosphere around the 8 km long cultural journey. Experience light sculptures, choirs, folk music, jazz, dance, art installations, trolls and gnomes. Just start your walk at Brekkedammen in Kjelsås around 8PM and follow the river downstream. The event is, of course, free of charge.
4. A lot of people like to spend their friday nigths at a lively party or roaming Oslo's bars and nightclubs. If you thirst for some high culture instead, you can head to the Norwegian Academy of Music in Karl Johanns Gate 35. This friday at 7.30PM the master's students at the academy will play their graduation concert. For the exact program go to the homepage of the Norwegian Academy of Music at www.nmh.no, but don't bother saving up money for tickets: because the concert is, once again, free of charge.
2. Also this sunday, Dan Fägerkvist will visit Blitz to play songs of Vladimir Vysotskij. If you have never heard about Vysotskij before, it is about time! Vladimir Vysotskij was a russian folk-singer, whose stature was as big, if not bigger than that of Bob Dylan in the US. Vysotskij was so popular, he drew record crowds even when he was already dead. His funeral took place during the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and most people preferred to attend the funeral, leaving the sports stadiums empty.
Dan Fägerkvist has translated Vysotskijs songs into Swedish and delivers them in a performance that can only be described as magical and electric, even if you don't understand all the words. He will guest Blitz in Pilestredet 30 this sunday night. The concert starts at 9PM but it pays off arriving earlier to get a good spot. Tickets cost 70NOK.
3. You may already have noticed that the days are getting shorter in Oslo, but for now the days are still longer than the nights. This will change this thursday, the day of autumn equinox. But Oslo will not walk quietly into the night, rather: on this day the citizens of Oslo are invited to take a nightly walk along Akerselva. Almost 3 000 torches light up the Akerselva river from north to south, creating a mystical atmosphere around the 8 km long cultural journey. Experience light sculptures, choirs, folk music, jazz, dance, art installations, trolls and gnomes. Just start your walk at Brekkedammen in Kjelsås around 8PM and follow the river downstream. The event is, of course, free of charge.
4. A lot of people like to spend their friday nigths at a lively party or roaming Oslo's bars and nightclubs. If you thirst for some high culture instead, you can head to the Norwegian Academy of Music in Karl Johanns Gate 35. This friday at 7.30PM the master's students at the academy will play their graduation concert. For the exact program go to the homepage of the Norwegian Academy of Music at www.nmh.no, but don't bother saving up money for tickets: because the concert is, once again, free of charge.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Pulse, 13.09.2009
Kulturnatt in Olso! The upcoming week offers a lot of events: such like Oslos Kulturnatt. A Night full of cultural events like exhibitions, concerts and acrobatics. Next Friday more than 80 cultural institutions present themselves in a unique and exciting manner. The cultural night is an international concept and its aim is to introduce both the inhabitans of Oslo and the tourists to the cultural acitivities of the city. The most interesting thing for you might be that almost every event is for free. So just go to the city on friday and experience the wide cultural side of Oslo. You can find the whole program with more details on www.oslokulturnatt.no
One can still find it - the economy crisis. The first panic attack is over but there are still problems to be solved. And one of the big question that remains is: How have we got into that? The documentary film „Let's make money“ tried to answer this question. Now the Oslo dokumentarkino shows this impressive and quite terrifying documentary from Erwin Wagenhofer. On wednesday you'll maybe find not all the answers, but you will see the world from a different point of view. The film is shown at the Literaturhuset at 7 pm. One ticket costs 80 Kroner.
Have fun!
One can still find it - the economy crisis. The first panic attack is over but there are still problems to be solved. And one of the big question that remains is: How have we got into that? The documentary film „Let's make money“ tried to answer this question. Now the Oslo dokumentarkino shows this impressive and quite terrifying documentary from Erwin Wagenhofer. On wednesday you'll maybe find not all the answers, but you will see the world from a different point of view. The film is shown at the Literaturhuset at 7 pm. One ticket costs 80 Kroner.
Have fun!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New president elected
For this sunday's show we interviewed the newly elected president of the International Students Union, ISU, George Vlazakis. For more info on ISU, check out their website at http://foreninger.uio.no/isu/ or join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=46008382664.
Also in this show: A band from Seattle that is not Nirvana, love your bike, the Pulse and lots of good music. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, catch the re-run on monday 12-13 on Radio Nova 99.3FM or listen to the podcast on www.radionova.no -> programmer -> snakkerikkenorsk.
Monday, August 10, 2009
New semester = new recruits
With the new semester on the doorsteps, Snakker Ikke Norsk is looking to refill our roster. We are looking for 4-5 eager and enthusiastic journalists to join our show.
What is "Snakker Ikke Norsk"?
Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language show on Radio Nova, Oslo's student radio station. Our long-standing motto is "by foreign students for foreign students", but hopefully you don't have to be a foreign student to enjoy listening to our show and it is not strictly necessary to be a foreign student to join our show as a journalist.
We try to cover a little bit of everything that goes on in Oslo and the great wide world, but try to focus on things that could be of interest to (foreign) students. We also see ourselves as a bazar of cultural exchange, penetrating the mysteries of Norwegian societies and bringing a little bit of the great wide world to the Norwegian living room (or dorm room).
Snakker ikke Norsk currently airs every sunday from 10-11 on Radio Nova 99.3 FM. Thus we try to keep it light and entertaining, but are not afraid to challenge, enlighten and inspire our listeners too.
What is Radio Nova?
Radio Nova is Oslo's student radio station. It is financed primarily by student semester fees and run mostly by volunteers. Other than that Radio Nova is completely independent. A small army of volunteers produces more than fifty hours of radio on just about every topic under the sun, from indie music to cooking shows to radio theatre - and even a quirky English language radio show called "Snakker ikke Norsk".
If you want to work for Snakker ikke Norsk, be aware that it is volunteer work and is not paid - in money. You do get a basic education in radio journalism and the ins and outs of producing a radio show. The requirement is that you put in around 10-15 hours of work, every week (you can take a week or two off for exams). Of course, hard work is rewarding and even without that Radio Nova is a fun place to spend your precious spare time!
If you are interested there is a general recruitment meeting for Radio Nova on August 17, 5PM on Chateau Neuf. If you cannot make it on that day or have any further questions, send an email to snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com. We are looking forward to hear from you!
What is "Snakker Ikke Norsk"?
Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language show on Radio Nova, Oslo's student radio station. Our long-standing motto is "by foreign students for foreign students", but hopefully you don't have to be a foreign student to enjoy listening to our show and it is not strictly necessary to be a foreign student to join our show as a journalist.
We try to cover a little bit of everything that goes on in Oslo and the great wide world, but try to focus on things that could be of interest to (foreign) students. We also see ourselves as a bazar of cultural exchange, penetrating the mysteries of Norwegian societies and bringing a little bit of the great wide world to the Norwegian living room (or dorm room).
Snakker ikke Norsk currently airs every sunday from 10-11 on Radio Nova 99.3 FM. Thus we try to keep it light and entertaining, but are not afraid to challenge, enlighten and inspire our listeners too.
What is Radio Nova?
Radio Nova is Oslo's student radio station. It is financed primarily by student semester fees and run mostly by volunteers. Other than that Radio Nova is completely independent. A small army of volunteers produces more than fifty hours of radio on just about every topic under the sun, from indie music to cooking shows to radio theatre - and even a quirky English language radio show called "Snakker ikke Norsk".
If you want to work for Snakker ikke Norsk, be aware that it is volunteer work and is not paid - in money. You do get a basic education in radio journalism and the ins and outs of producing a radio show. The requirement is that you put in around 10-15 hours of work, every week (you can take a week or two off for exams). Of course, hard work is rewarding and even without that Radio Nova is a fun place to spend your precious spare time!
If you are interested there is a general recruitment meeting for Radio Nova on August 17, 5PM on Chateau Neuf. If you cannot make it on that day or have any further questions, send an email to snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com. We are looking forward to hear from you!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Pulse, 31.5.2009
1. The National Music Day is an annual music festival in more than a hundred countries. Traditionally, the festival is held on the 21st of June and the only requirement is that all music is performed outdoors and free of charge. Oslo has their own version of this festival, Musikkfest, and for practical reasons it is always held on the first saturday in June.
Next saturday is the first saturday in June, so cross your fingers for good weather and get outside next saturday to catch one or more of literally hundreds of concerts on more than 30 stages all over Oslo. For more information, go to www.musikkfest.no. The festival is, as mentioned, completely free of charge.
2. If you thirst for music now, today, and not the kind of music that rocks, but the kind that embraces you, soothes you and cures your hangover - head to Cafe Fiasco next to the Oslo Busterminal in Schweigaardsgate 4. The Oslo Radio Orchestra plays smooth jazz from the golden days of radio AND jazz, that's right, from the 20s and 30s. Oslo Radio Orchestra will take the stage today sunday between 3-6PM and the event is free of charge.
3. Would you imagine that nerds go to the opera? Next wednesday at 1.15PM the biggest nerd of them all, Bill Gates, visits the Oslo opera house to meet with Norway's prime minister Jens Stoltenberg. Together, they will discuss how business and government can work together to fight poverty and how the current financial crisis affects the global fight against poverty. Unbelievably, the event is free of charge, but you do need to register in advance. For more information, go to www.regjeringen.no/refleks. If you don't know how to spell that google "bill gates jens stoltenberg oslo". Once again, the place is the Oslo opera house and the time is wednesday 1.15PM and the event is free of charge.
4. After three events which are free of charge, here is one that may cost you a little; strictly speaking it's not an event at all, but whatever you invest in it, I promise it will be worth it. Here is the deal, summer has come to Norway, but in Norway, more so than in most other places, summer doesn't last all year. So go outside bask in the sun. Buy a day pass for the Oslo ferries and go island hopping. Go hiking in Nordmarka or gather your friends for a barbecue at Sognsvann. Summer days in Norway are sweet, but they are few and precious, so don't let them go to waste.
Next saturday is the first saturday in June, so cross your fingers for good weather and get outside next saturday to catch one or more of literally hundreds of concerts on more than 30 stages all over Oslo. For more information, go to www.musikkfest.no. The festival is, as mentioned, completely free of charge.
2. If you thirst for music now, today, and not the kind of music that rocks, but the kind that embraces you, soothes you and cures your hangover - head to Cafe Fiasco next to the Oslo Busterminal in Schweigaardsgate 4. The Oslo Radio Orchestra plays smooth jazz from the golden days of radio AND jazz, that's right, from the 20s and 30s. Oslo Radio Orchestra will take the stage today sunday between 3-6PM and the event is free of charge.
3. Would you imagine that nerds go to the opera? Next wednesday at 1.15PM the biggest nerd of them all, Bill Gates, visits the Oslo opera house to meet with Norway's prime minister Jens Stoltenberg. Together, they will discuss how business and government can work together to fight poverty and how the current financial crisis affects the global fight against poverty. Unbelievably, the event is free of charge, but you do need to register in advance. For more information, go to www.regjeringen.no/refleks. If you don't know how to spell that google "bill gates jens stoltenberg oslo". Once again, the place is the Oslo opera house and the time is wednesday 1.15PM and the event is free of charge.
4. After three events which are free of charge, here is one that may cost you a little; strictly speaking it's not an event at all, but whatever you invest in it, I promise it will be worth it. Here is the deal, summer has come to Norway, but in Norway, more so than in most other places, summer doesn't last all year. So go outside bask in the sun. Buy a day pass for the Oslo ferries and go island hopping. Go hiking in Nordmarka or gather your friends for a barbecue at Sognsvann. Summer days in Norway are sweet, but they are few and precious, so don't let them go to waste.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Live at the Coffee Hour
Hello dear listeners!
Next Friday, May 8th SIN will be live and direct from the International Coffee Hour at Chateau Neuf. Friend of the show Adam Brixton will be performing live, and we'll be interviewing/chatting with international students. We'll also have the coordinator of events for the International Student Union Ted Essebaggers with us to speak about things, as well as field any odd or eroneous questions. So if you found the blog from the flyers we put up: post comments/ recommendations or music requests below!
Next Friday, May 8th SIN will be live and direct from the International Coffee Hour at Chateau Neuf. Friend of the show Adam Brixton will be performing live, and we'll be interviewing/chatting with international students. We'll also have the coordinator of events for the International Student Union Ted Essebaggers with us to speak about things, as well as field any odd or eroneous questions. So if you found the blog from the flyers we put up: post comments/ recommendations or music requests below!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Pulse 19.4.2009
1) The first event takes place in Oslo's oldest building: Gamle Aker Kirken, situated on top of Telthusbakken, it was built some time during the eleventh century - so any day now may mark the church's one thousandth birthday. Today, on sunday, at 7PM the church hosts a free concert featuring choral music by the likes of Bach, Verdi and Purcell.
The church is situated at Akersbakken 26 and the concert is free of charge - although you may leave a donation if you want to support this and future events.
2) What is the best place to kick back and watch a movie? A modern THX equipped movie theatre? Your living room couch? How about a tiki bar? The bar Aku Aku in Grünerløkka, Thorvald Meyers gate 32 to be more precise, not only features the plynesian style decor and the exotic cocktails typical of tiki bars, for the next couple of mondays you can also enjoy a string of classic movies.
Next up is Woody Allen's classical romantic comedy "Manhattan". The movie starts at 8PM and except for the drinks you might feel tempted to buy, the event is free of charge.
3) Believe it or not, the legendary rock band Grateful Dead and free speech on the internet have something in common: John Perry Barlow. In addition to writing lyrics for Grateful Dead, Barlow is also a founding member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation which is dedicated to preserving free speech on the internet.
On thursday, Barlow will give a lecture titled "You cannot own free speech". The lecture will be followed by a debate, all of which will be in English. The lecture and debate take place at Teaterkjellern in Akersgata 38 at 7PM and the event is free of charge.
4) Also on thursday, Cinemateket offers you a chance to catch a rare gem among cult movies: Withnail and I. Originally released in Britain in 1987, "Withnail and I" tells the story of two unemployed, and somewhat useless, actors who flee their tumultous city life and head for the countryside. But the simple country life turns out to be not so simple either.
It's funny, sad, hilarious, poignant and for 75 NOK -- 45 if you are already a member of cinemateket -- this experience can be yours.
The movie is shown on thursday at 6PM at Cinemateket in Dronningens Gate 16.
The church is situated at Akersbakken 26 and the concert is free of charge - although you may leave a donation if you want to support this and future events.
2) What is the best place to kick back and watch a movie? A modern THX equipped movie theatre? Your living room couch? How about a tiki bar? The bar Aku Aku in Grünerløkka, Thorvald Meyers gate 32 to be more precise, not only features the plynesian style decor and the exotic cocktails typical of tiki bars, for the next couple of mondays you can also enjoy a string of classic movies.
Next up is Woody Allen's classical romantic comedy "Manhattan". The movie starts at 8PM and except for the drinks you might feel tempted to buy, the event is free of charge.
3) Believe it or not, the legendary rock band Grateful Dead and free speech on the internet have something in common: John Perry Barlow. In addition to writing lyrics for Grateful Dead, Barlow is also a founding member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation which is dedicated to preserving free speech on the internet.
On thursday, Barlow will give a lecture titled "You cannot own free speech". The lecture will be followed by a debate, all of which will be in English. The lecture and debate take place at Teaterkjellern in Akersgata 38 at 7PM and the event is free of charge.
4) Also on thursday, Cinemateket offers you a chance to catch a rare gem among cult movies: Withnail and I. Originally released in Britain in 1987, "Withnail and I" tells the story of two unemployed, and somewhat useless, actors who flee their tumultous city life and head for the countryside. But the simple country life turns out to be not so simple either.
It's funny, sad, hilarious, poignant and for 75 NOK -- 45 if you are already a member of cinemateket -- this experience can be yours.
The movie is shown on thursday at 6PM at Cinemateket in Dronningens Gate 16.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Podcast, March 15
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.
This week: Hawaii, rats and humans in an unholy union, Philippino rappers, the west coast is Norway's California, Norwegians like boob news, the Pulse "Hawaiian edition" and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Money, "Tower of Power" - it's not from"Lord of the Rings", what equals Oslo? and much much more.
NOTE: Old episodes are now also available for listening on Radio Novas official webpages.
This week: Hawaii, rats and humans in an unholy union, Philippino rappers, the west coast is Norway's California, Norwegians like boob news, the Pulse "Hawaiian edition" and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Money, "Tower of Power" - it's not from"Lord of the Rings", what equals Oslo? and much much more.
NOTE: Old episodes are now also available for listening on Radio Novas official webpages.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Watchmen Discussion
If you liked the talk on sunday about the Watchmen and want a more critical review, or you're just curious about why this movie's gotten so much hype download the full discussion. If you can weather 40 minutes of nerdy banter you can catch a glimpse into the different levels of analysis that this book/movie , like all great fiction, can have. Enjoy!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/56872281f0ef95e2/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/56872281f0ef95e2/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Podcast, March 8
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language show.
This week: why Svalbard is the place to be when zombies take over, weddings finally "feel good" (if you found your Muse), writing songs while loving and hating your country, awesome reasons why not only geeks watch the watchmen, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Hawaii!
This week: why Svalbard is the place to be when zombies take over, weddings finally "feel good" (if you found your Muse), writing songs while loving and hating your country, awesome reasons why not only geeks watch the watchmen, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Hawaii!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Pulse, March 8
1. The Kurdish muslim general and sultan Saladin is one of the most important figures in the history of the Middle East. In the 12th century, he won Jerusalem back from the Crusaders and, rather than take revenge on the Christians, decreed that in his Jerusalem no religion -- Jewish, Christian or Muslim -- should be discriminated or persecuted. Can Saladin serve as a symbol and inspiration for peace and tolerance in the Middle East?
During the last week, Litteraturhuset has arranged a number of events to explore this theme and you can catch one of the last events on monday: A lecture by Israeli officer David Zonsheim, who is one of the founders of the movement "Courage to refuse" that is critical of the Israeli army's role in the occupied Palestinian territories. David Zonsheim will talk about his experiences from the conflict, and with a topic so controversial the lecture is guaranteed to be thought-provoking.
The event takes place at Litteraturhuset on monday 6PM and is free of charge.
2. If your thirst for controversy is not stilled by this first event, put down Parkteatret, wednesday, 6PM in your calendar. First a movie by American filmmaker Lisa Jackson is shown, afterwards the floor will be open for discussion of the movie's grim topic. The title of the event "Rape as a strategy of War. How to stop it.; not your usual movie and probably not for the squeamish.
Again, the movie is shown at Parkteatret on wednesday at 6PM and tickets cost 70NOK.
3. Not all grim events in the world need to be made subject to panel discussions. You can alsoo just have a party! Next friday, "Norsk Klassisk Studenterforening" -- in other words, the people who think speaking Latin and wearing a toga is cool -- arrange a party to commemorate ... the assasination of Julius Caesar.
The motto is "I came, I saw, I partied". the dress code is casual to excessive and the folk 'n roll band "Lady Moscow" will try to keep the party going until the wee small hours of the morning. The place is Klubbscenen on Chateau Neuf, doors open friday at 6.30PM and the entrance is 50NOK (30NOK if you are a member of Studentersamfundet).
4. And finally, an event for all you geeks out there: The "Resident Evil 5" release party. For all you non-geeks "resident evil" is probably just slang fro your annoying next-door neighbour, but for the true geek "Resident Evil" is one of the coolest (and most goriest) computer game franchises ever. On the night between thursday and friday, the fifth installment of this popular series will be released on XBox and Playstation 3.
Celebrate with fellow geeks at the release party at Beton on Chateau Neuf. Doors open at 8PM, and there will both be a bar, a band and -- yes, you got that right -- a virtual shooting range to pass the time until midnight. Do well on the shooting range and you might even walk away with a "Resident Evil" themed goodie.
Entrance is free of charge, and the only requirement is that you are eighteen or older.
During the last week, Litteraturhuset has arranged a number of events to explore this theme and you can catch one of the last events on monday: A lecture by Israeli officer David Zonsheim, who is one of the founders of the movement "Courage to refuse" that is critical of the Israeli army's role in the occupied Palestinian territories. David Zonsheim will talk about his experiences from the conflict, and with a topic so controversial the lecture is guaranteed to be thought-provoking.
The event takes place at Litteraturhuset on monday 6PM and is free of charge.
2. If your thirst for controversy is not stilled by this first event, put down Parkteatret, wednesday, 6PM in your calendar. First a movie by American filmmaker Lisa Jackson is shown, afterwards the floor will be open for discussion of the movie's grim topic. The title of the event "Rape as a strategy of War. How to stop it.; not your usual movie and probably not for the squeamish.
Again, the movie is shown at Parkteatret on wednesday at 6PM and tickets cost 70NOK.
3. Not all grim events in the world need to be made subject to panel discussions. You can alsoo just have a party! Next friday, "Norsk Klassisk Studenterforening" -- in other words, the people who think speaking Latin and wearing a toga is cool -- arrange a party to commemorate ... the assasination of Julius Caesar.
The motto is "I came, I saw, I partied". the dress code is casual to excessive and the folk 'n roll band "Lady Moscow" will try to keep the party going until the wee small hours of the morning. The place is Klubbscenen on Chateau Neuf, doors open friday at 6.30PM and the entrance is 50NOK (30NOK if you are a member of Studentersamfundet).
4. And finally, an event for all you geeks out there: The "Resident Evil 5" release party. For all you non-geeks "resident evil" is probably just slang fro your annoying next-door neighbour, but for the true geek "Resident Evil" is one of the coolest (and most goriest) computer game franchises ever. On the night between thursday and friday, the fifth installment of this popular series will be released on XBox and Playstation 3.
Celebrate with fellow geeks at the release party at Beton on Chateau Neuf. Doors open at 8PM, and there will both be a bar, a band and -- yes, you got that right -- a virtual shooting range to pass the time until midnight. Do well on the shooting range and you might even walk away with a "Resident Evil" themed goodie.
Entrance is free of charge, and the only requirement is that you are eighteen or older.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Podcast, March 1
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.
This week: Norwegian Humour (from a German point of view), "Hellau" is not "Hello" in German or what is the deal with Karneval, priceless music from a bankrupt country, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Norwegian News (funnier than humour?), who did watch the Watchmen (and what did they think), foreign music from a non-bankrupt country and a lot more.
This week: Norwegian Humour (from a German point of view), "Hellau" is not "Hello" in German or what is the deal with Karneval, priceless music from a bankrupt country, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Norwegian News (funnier than humour?), who did watch the Watchmen (and what did they think), foreign music from a non-bankrupt country and a lot more.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Pulse, March 1
1. Watchmen Premier!
At any larger theater that usually gets US movies, friday night. Even if you've never heard of this, please go check it out, I promise you will not be disappointed. And even if you are, let us hear about it. At the most 100 kr. (if its more look for another theater or wait a day and download it)
2. Artist Talk at Astrup Fearnley
Allora and Calzadilla talk about their piece Clamor (2006) on Thursday. Think Ice planet of Hoth but with some great insight on the culture surrounding glorified warfare and battle music. Right near central station, just a short walk away. Also a good excuse to get out and check out other museums for free - for your health!
3. Goodshit Radio Live!
At Skuret, this already happened monday night but start downloading their podcasts and catching all the knowledge they drop. Then add 'em on Facebook to stay up to date on the new events they do.
At any larger theater that usually gets US movies, friday night. Even if you've never heard of this, please go check it out, I promise you will not be disappointed. And even if you are, let us hear about it. At the most 100 kr. (if its more look for another theater or wait a day and download it)
2. Artist Talk at Astrup Fearnley
Allora and Calzadilla talk about their piece Clamor (2006) on Thursday. Think Ice planet of Hoth but with some great insight on the culture surrounding glorified warfare and battle music. Right near central station, just a short walk away. Also a good excuse to get out and check out other museums for free - for your health!
3. Goodshit Radio Live!
At Skuret, this already happened monday night but start downloading their podcasts and catching all the knowledge they drop. Then add 'em on Facebook to stay up to date on the new events they do.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Podcast, February 22
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.
This week: Dr Love answers letters and fields phone calls, where were you when Oddvar Brå broke his skiing pole, from the diary of a foreign student, music from Bavaria that isn't oompa, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Norwegian humour (is this another question?), Norwegian weirdness (no question about that), lots of not-Norwegian music that isn't oompa either and we'll improvise the rest.
This week: Dr Love answers letters and fields phone calls, where were you when Oddvar Brå broke his skiing pole, from the diary of a foreign student, music from Bavaria that isn't oompa, the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Norwegian humour (is this another question?), Norwegian weirdness (no question about that), lots of not-Norwegian music that isn't oompa either and we'll improvise the rest.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Pulse February, 22
1. Classic Music
The Norwegian Academy of Music is arranging its annual Winter Sound Festival or Vinterlydfestival. From the 23. of February until the 27. of February there will be different concerts in the Academy of Music every evening. This year the musicians are trying to introduce new sounds to the concert hall, and are experimenting with for example didgeridoos or electronical instruments. The concerts start at different times each day and will cost between 50 and 100 kroners. The Academy of Music is located at Slemdalsveien 11. If you want more information on the concerts just visit the webside of the Academy of Music, which is www.nmh.no
2. Cinema Day
On Tuesday, the 24. of February, the division of the Deichmannske Bibliotheket that is situated in Grünerløkka will present the library cinema day. It starts at 10 a.m. and you will be able to watch different norwegian and international films in little e-cinemas all over the library. The library itself closes at 7 p.m. but you are welcomed to stay longer and watch the last film. This film will be "Ashes and Soil", which tells the story of an old man and his grandson in Afghanistan who have lost their whole family in a bomb attack. The entrance of this event will be for free and the library in Grünerløkka is situated at Schous Plass 10.
3. Guided tour
If you are interested in the place where norwegian politics are made you can experience a guided tour through the Stortinget on Saturday. The tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will last about 1 hour and the tour will be in norwegian and english. There are only 30 people allowed on each tour, so you will have to be there about 15 minutes before the tour starts. You have to enter Stortinget from the backside, which means from Akersgata. If you don't have time to visit the Stortinget this Saturday, don't worry, the tours take place every Saturday and will be for free every time.
4. Improvisational theatre
Improtent from Norway and La Gata from Colombia are two improvisational theatre groups. They have been competing against each other two times so far and right know it's a draw. The last round and therefore the decision on who is the better theatre group will take place at teatersalen in Chauteau Neuf on Saturday, the 28 of February. The event will beginn at 8 p.m. and the performance will be mostly in english. The price will be 100 kroners, but the money is definetly worth it.
The Norwegian Academy of Music is arranging its annual Winter Sound Festival or Vinterlydfestival. From the 23. of February until the 27. of February there will be different concerts in the Academy of Music every evening. This year the musicians are trying to introduce new sounds to the concert hall, and are experimenting with for example didgeridoos or electronical instruments. The concerts start at different times each day and will cost between 50 and 100 kroners. The Academy of Music is located at Slemdalsveien 11. If you want more information on the concerts just visit the webside of the Academy of Music, which is www.nmh.no
2. Cinema Day
On Tuesday, the 24. of February, the division of the Deichmannske Bibliotheket that is situated in Grünerløkka will present the library cinema day. It starts at 10 a.m. and you will be able to watch different norwegian and international films in little e-cinemas all over the library. The library itself closes at 7 p.m. but you are welcomed to stay longer and watch the last film. This film will be "Ashes and Soil", which tells the story of an old man and his grandson in Afghanistan who have lost their whole family in a bomb attack. The entrance of this event will be for free and the library in Grünerløkka is situated at Schous Plass 10.
3. Guided tour
If you are interested in the place where norwegian politics are made you can experience a guided tour through the Stortinget on Saturday. The tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will last about 1 hour and the tour will be in norwegian and english. There are only 30 people allowed on each tour, so you will have to be there about 15 minutes before the tour starts. You have to enter Stortinget from the backside, which means from Akersgata. If you don't have time to visit the Stortinget this Saturday, don't worry, the tours take place every Saturday and will be for free every time.
4. Improvisational theatre
Improtent from Norway and La Gata from Colombia are two improvisational theatre groups. They have been competing against each other two times so far and right know it's a draw. The last round and therefore the decision on who is the better theatre group will take place at teatersalen in Chauteau Neuf on Saturday, the 28 of February. The event will beginn at 8 p.m. and the performance will be mostly in english. The price will be 100 kroners, but the money is definetly worth it.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Prescription
Hello ladies and lovers,
Dr. Love here. Hope everyone enjoyed my Valentine's day Mixtape as much as I enjoyed making it. As usual, they couldn't get enough of me, so I'll be back this weekend live in the studio- and since i'll be live and direct we're switching it up this week, I need you guys to call in to station or post here about any advice you need or comments on my healing abilities, or maybe share a romantic story for everyone, and in return you'll get some over-the-counter doses of love. If you want some free pharmaceutical samples of my style look no further than my esteemed colleagues:
Dr. Eugene
Dr.'s Kyle and Jack
So leave me some love and get some in return folks, no request goes unanswered and no story will be neglected. The time to pick up your prescriptions is sunday between 10-11AM on Radio Nova 99.3FM or, as an mp3-stream, on www.radionova.no.
Dr. Love here. Hope everyone enjoyed my Valentine's day Mixtape as much as I enjoyed making it. As usual, they couldn't get enough of me, so I'll be back this weekend live in the studio- and since i'll be live and direct we're switching it up this week, I need you guys to call in to station or post here about any advice you need or comments on my healing abilities, or maybe share a romantic story for everyone, and in return you'll get some over-the-counter doses of love. If you want some free pharmaceutical samples of my style look no further than my esteemed colleagues:
Dr. Eugene
Dr.'s Kyle and Jack
So leave me some love and get some in return folks, no request goes unanswered and no story will be neglected. The time to pick up your prescriptions is sunday between 10-11AM on Radio Nova 99.3FM or, as an mp3-stream, on www.radionova.no.
Podcast, February 15
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language show.
This week: Dr Love tries to save Valentine's day, Colombian romantic music is not cheesy, eat your spinach if you want to master cross-country skiing, the Pulse and, as always, lots of heartwarming music.
Next week: Dr Love dial-in (more details on that later), it's a dog's life being a foreign student in Norway, music that is either cheesy or not from Colombia and much much more.
This week: Dr Love tries to save Valentine's day, Colombian romantic music is not cheesy, eat your spinach if you want to master cross-country skiing, the Pulse and, as always, lots of heartwarming music.
Next week: Dr Love dial-in (more details on that later), it's a dog's life being a foreign student in Norway, music that is either cheesy or not from Colombia and much much more.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Pulse 15.02.2009
1. Jam session
Tonight there will be a Jam session starting at 10:30pm at the café “Herr Nilsen” at CJ Hambros Plass 5. The session will last for the whole night and will give you the possibility to listen to both Norwegian and international artists. The entrance is free and the organizers promise that everything is possible during that night. This event takes place every week on Sunday.
2. Special exhibition
At the special exhibition “The Sick Child. The History of a Masterpiece” at the National Gallery at Universitetsgata 13 you have the possibility to learn more about the picture “The sick child” by Edvard Munch which was painted in 1885 and is commonly regarded as his breakthrough. The entrance is free and a visit at the National Gallery is of course always a good idea.
3. Concert
At “club: Larm- Oslo versus Bergen you will spend a whole night with bands from Oslo and Bergen and have the possibility to get to know really Norwegian music. Then you can decide which city allows its musicians to make better music. The concert takes place on Wednesday, the 18th of February at Chateau Neuf, the doors open at 7pm and depending on whether or not you are a member of “The Norwegian Students’ Society”, the tickets cost 80 or 100 crowns respectively.
Tonight there will be a Jam session starting at 10:30pm at the café “Herr Nilsen” at CJ Hambros Plass 5. The session will last for the whole night and will give you the possibility to listen to both Norwegian and international artists. The entrance is free and the organizers promise that everything is possible during that night. This event takes place every week on Sunday.
2. Special exhibition
At the special exhibition “The Sick Child. The History of a Masterpiece” at the National Gallery at Universitetsgata 13 you have the possibility to learn more about the picture “The sick child” by Edvard Munch which was painted in 1885 and is commonly regarded as his breakthrough. The entrance is free and a visit at the National Gallery is of course always a good idea.
3. Concert
At “club: Larm- Oslo versus Bergen you will spend a whole night with bands from Oslo and Bergen and have the possibility to get to know really Norwegian music. Then you can decide which city allows its musicians to make better music. The concert takes place on Wednesday, the 18th of February at Chateau Neuf, the doors open at 7pm and depending on whether or not you are a member of “The Norwegian Students’ Society”, the tickets cost 80 or 100 crowns respectively.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Pulse, 8. February
1. Film
Cinema Neuf has a special movie for fans of Alfred Hitchcock - and those of you, who are named after their uncle: The Film "Shadow of a Doubt" will be shown there on tuesday.
The 1943 movie about a family in North Carolina is said to be Hitchcocks favourite of his own films.
Plot: Charlie invites her uncle Charlie, from whom she obviously got her name, to visit the family. But this family reunion is soon overshadowed by a bad suspicion: Is Uncle Charlie the "Merry Widow Murderer"?
Find it out and see a Hitchcock masterpiece in Chateu Neuf on tuesday, 7PM.
The tickets cost 35 NOK for members of the norwegian student society (Det Norske Studentsamfunnet).
2. Concerts in Blindern
On Wednesday, we have not only one but two concerts in Blindern for you.
Norma Sass, a young indie-pop-band from Oslo who you might have heard on Radio Nova before, are playing in Uglebo, in the basement of the Humanities Faculty. The concert starts at 7PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.
At the same time in the Social Sciences basement, a band called "The best band you ever heard in your life" is playing in U1. The 10 musicians from all over Norway are playing Jazz and -as far as we know- it's for free.
So, both concerts are on Wednesday, 7PM at Blindern.
3. Concert in "Parktheatret"
And finally for those of you, who still have enery left for a concert on sunday: "My little Pony", another young indie-band from Oslo is playing in Parktheatret. The concert starts at 8PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.
Cinema Neuf has a special movie for fans of Alfred Hitchcock - and those of you, who are named after their uncle: The Film "Shadow of a Doubt" will be shown there on tuesday.
The 1943 movie about a family in North Carolina is said to be Hitchcocks favourite of his own films.
Plot: Charlie invites her uncle Charlie, from whom she obviously got her name, to visit the family. But this family reunion is soon overshadowed by a bad suspicion: Is Uncle Charlie the "Merry Widow Murderer"?
Find it out and see a Hitchcock masterpiece in Chateu Neuf on tuesday, 7PM.
The tickets cost 35 NOK for members of the norwegian student society (Det Norske Studentsamfunnet).
2. Concerts in Blindern
On Wednesday, we have not only one but two concerts in Blindern for you.
Norma Sass, a young indie-pop-band from Oslo who you might have heard on Radio Nova before, are playing in Uglebo, in the basement of the Humanities Faculty. The concert starts at 7PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.
At the same time in the Social Sciences basement, a band called "The best band you ever heard in your life" is playing in U1. The 10 musicians from all over Norway are playing Jazz and -as far as we know- it's for free.
So, both concerts are on Wednesday, 7PM at Blindern.
3. Concert in "Parktheatret"
And finally for those of you, who still have enery left for a concert on sunday: "My little Pony", another young indie-band from Oslo is playing in Parktheatret. The concert starts at 8PM and tickets cost 50 NOK.
Podcast, February 8
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.
This week on Snakker ikke Norsk: To shave or not to shave, the sound of Muddy Waters, Norwegian debating habits, a book on theatre that is also for normal people, 10 indicators you have been in Norway too long (from our archives), the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Dr Love fights for Valentine's day, cross-country skiing -- it's not just for Norwegians, music from Colombia and much much more.
This week on Snakker ikke Norsk: To shave or not to shave, the sound of Muddy Waters, Norwegian debating habits, a book on theatre that is also for normal people, 10 indicators you have been in Norway too long (from our archives), the Pulse, and, as always, lots of good music.
Next week: Dr Love fights for Valentine's day, cross-country skiing -- it's not just for Norwegians, music from Colombia and much much more.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Podcast, February 1
Tune in for a dose of your favourite English language radio show.
This week: Snakker ikke Norsk awakes from winter hibernation, an average American recounts the Obama inauguration, foreign music from Norway that doesn't sound stereotypically Norwegian, Luis Gambolini looks back at 33 years in Norway, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.
This week: Snakker ikke Norsk awakes from winter hibernation, an average American recounts the Obama inauguration, foreign music from Norway that doesn't sound stereotypically Norwegian, Luis Gambolini looks back at 33 years in Norway, the Pulse and, as always, lots of good music.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Recruitment meetings, dates
As mentioned earlier: We are recruiting!
We will have two recruitment meetings, one on Jan 27 and one on Feb 3. Both meet at the entrance of Chateau Neuf at 1800. Read here to learn more about what we are looking for or write us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.
We will have two recruitment meetings, one on Jan 27 and one on Feb 3. Both meet at the entrance of Chateau Neuf at 1800. Read here to learn more about what we are looking for or write us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.
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