Akerselva Equinox Torchlight Walk

This is an annual event that celebrates the autumnal equinox in Oslo - when night and day are the same length. This year's event took place on September 24th.

Approximately 3,500 torches lit up the 8km long Akerselva river from north to south. A mystical atmosphere was created with light sculptures, choirs, folk music, jazz, dance, art installations, trolls and gnomes.

Høstutstilling 2009 Kunsternes Hus

The appearance of sweaters, scarves and boots is always a sure sign that Fall has arrived. In Oslo, the opening of the Høstutstillingen, or Fall Exhibition, at the Kunstnernes Hus is seen by all Oslovians as the official beginning of Fall. The show is Norway's largest, oldest and most visited exhibition of contemporary art. The exhibition provides a venue for young, unknown debut and for established, well-known artists.

Almost everyone goes to the show, and takes a coffee or a glass of wine in the cafe below. Attending the Fall Exhibition is as much a part of the Oslo experience as Sunday walks around Sognsvann and eating fårikål.

Its a must do event.

Photos from the event can be seen at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38614657@N08/sets/72157622309065063/

This post has nothing to do with Oslo or being Canadian. It is however, about a new film that we simply could not resist sharing. Tom Ford's directorial debut is simply a beauty to behold. First seen at the Venice Film festival, the film is now at the Toronto International Film Festival. Reminiscent of Wong Kar Wei, the imagery glimpsed at in this trailer is stylish and a feast for the eyes.

Oslo Kulturnatt Fredag 18. September

Culture Night is an international concept that began in Lund in Sweden in 1984. Copenhagen was inspired by Lund, and held its first cultural night in 1993. Since then, the concept of Culture Night has spread through Europe and the world. Berlin has a "Long Night of Museums", Paris has "Nuit Blanche", and Rome has his "Notte Bianca". Oslo's Kulturnatt is held in September every year. Opening hours at cultural institutions are extended through the evening and night, and there are unique music, theatre, art, literature and film events throughout the city.

This year the event takes place on Friday, September 18th, 2009. A full program of events can be found at http://kalender.oslokulturnatt.no/