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Old town fest in Freinsheim:
Freinsheim's wine growing community will celebrate its annual “Altstadtfest,” or old town fest, Thursday to June 7. Local vintners and caterers start serving specialties at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, when Germans celebrate Corpus Christi Day. Fest hours are from 6 p.m. to midnight June 5, 11:30 a.m. to midnight June 6, and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 7. There will be a diversified musical program featuring jazz, blues, funk, pop and rock. Sunday shopping will be from 1 to 6 p.m. June 7. The center of town will be closed to motorized traffic. Parking is available at the edge of town and the center is within walking distance. For details, visit www.stadt-freinsheim.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 29, 2015

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Rigoletto,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Viel Lärm um nichts,” a comedy by William Shakespeare, in German, 7:30 […]

May 29, 2015 ×

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The May carnival offers a wide variety of rides and vendor's booths today through June 8 on Kaiserslautern’s Messeplatz fairgrounds.

May carnival begins today in Kaiserslautern

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern’s May carnival, “Maikerwe,” will start at 5 p.m. today on the Messeplatz fair-grounds and continue on through June 8. This event is known as the biggest folks fest in West Pfalz.

May 28, 2015 ×

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Take a Hike: A Guide to Volksmarching in your area – May 22, 2015

by Donald Seltzer Contributing writer

The Kaiserslautern Military Community’s monthly volksmarching feature.

May 21, 2015 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 22, 2015

Events » The Strong Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength Campaign is offering a variety of activities in recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This Strong B.A.N.D.S Campaign event is for all ages. Attend at least one of these events throughout the month of May, and earn a Strong […]

May 21, 2015 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 22, 2015

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 22, 2015

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Viel Lärm um nichts,” a comedy by William Shakespeare, in German, 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and May 30. • “Chopin,” a ballet by Stefano […]

May 21, 2015 ×

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Actors in costumes present the life of the Middle Ages Saturday through Monday in Schönenberg at Ohmbach Lake.

Medieval camp lures visitors to Ohmbachsee

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Schönenberg near Ohmbachsee, or Ohmbach Lake, will be the stage for a medieval market Saturday through Monday.

May 21, 2015 ×

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A kiddie train takes children for rides throughout the streets of Kaiserslautern's city center during the children's fest on Saturday.

Children’s fest offers fun, action Saturday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Children’s fest is taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the center of Kaiserslautern, and “Fun and Action in the City” is the motto. The city and the advertising association, “Kaiser in Lautern,” will sponsor the traditional fest, offering a diverse program for the whole family. Stores, local clubs and institutions will also present manifold activities and special offers.

May 21, 2015 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 15, 2015

Events » A free comedy show featuring comedian and talk show host George Lopez is on Saturday at Hangar 3, Bldg. 2310. Doors open at 7, show starts at 9 p.m. This show is for ages 18 and older; ID cards will be checked. Seating is limited and no outside alcohol […]

May 14, 2015 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Everyman,” a rock mystery with the progressive metal band Vanden Plas, 7:30 p.m. today and June 6, and 6 p.m. May 24 and June […]

May 14, 2015 ×

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Car-free route lures hikers, bikers

Car-free route lures hikers, bikers

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sunday, Kaiserslautern-Süd, Landstuhl and Wald-fischbach-Burgalben communites will sponsor the car-free event “Radelspass im Sickinger Land,” Biking Fun in Sickingen County.

May 14, 2015 ×