out and about

Anything special going on that we should know about, let us know and we'll post it!

Links  www.norway.com and http://www.visitoslo.com/

Theater

Travel

Painting Holidays in a Medieval Castle
Paint Italia offers week-long painting holidays in Italy, based in a stunning medieval castle (offered by former AWC Rome member.) Take a look at an article (pdf file) written about us by (AWC member) Melanie Walker, a travel writer who has lived in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America while following the career of her diplomat husband. You may also e-mail for more information at info@paintitalia.com or call Francesca at (39) 0543 444 388 to talk first-hand. Website address: www.paintitalia.com.

Vineyard Accommodation in Piedmont Italy
Dear Members
As an ex member of the AW Berkshire & Surrey, I am taking the liberty of writing to introduce our Italian winery to you. It is located in Nizza Monferrato in the heart of the Piedmont region and benefits from stunning views all round.
We also have self- catering apartments and B & B facilities to rent. We invite you to visit our website www.cascinachristiana.com which we believe could be of interest to members.
We would appreciate it if you would make this information available to any members who may be interested in visiting the Piedmont region of Italy which is renowned for its superb cuisine and fine wines - not forgetting those who enjoy hot weather, magnificent scenery and perhaps some cycling!
Interested visitors can visit our underground winery where some guests have offered and enjoyed participating in certain activities such as harvesting, bottling or labelling.
We hope to hear from you.
Best wishes
Christiane Kaplanski

Events

Tour Akershus Castle
Guided tours in English on Thursdays at 1pm. (12noon + 2pm: Norwegian.) Free admission with the Oslo Pass. www.akershusfestning.no

Botanical Gardens, Sars gate 1, Oslo, www.nhm.uio.no some pages in English.

There is a lot going on here, and even though most is in Norwegian, join in the fun, as most of the staff are happy to practice their English!

Concerts

Rock Concerts at Rockefeller www.rockefeller.no

Online ticketing is in Norwegian but isn't too hard to follow. Online ticketing requires that you have registered in advance and received a confirmation e-mail, which you need to get before you order the tickets online. You can then order online for Oslo Spektrum events, paying by credit card online. You can also select seats in particular sections with the online ordering website. Tickets are then mailed to you, generally. See www.oslospektrum.no in advance for information.

Flea markets

These continue through the winter as they are held indoors:

Sunday Market in Grünerløkka, featuring soap, glass, ceramic, jewelry, knitwear, second hand clothes, also serving waffles, tea and coffee at Blå, Brenneriveien 9, Oslo from noon-5:00 pm (12-17.00).

Antique and used market in Baerumshall at Kadettangen in Sandvika, every Sunday, all year from 10:00-4:00 pm (10.00-16.00).