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CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION
RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH
After a two-year pause, the largest Fasching parade in the region is scheduled to take place in Ramstein-Miesenbach on Feb. 21. The organizers “Bruchkatzen” cordially invite any interested groups from the KMC to participate in the fun, whether girl or boy scouts, school classes or dance groups, anyone interested is welcome. For details and registration, please contact: host.nations@us.af.mil
MOBILE ICE-SKATING RINK, JAN. 20 UNTIL MID MARch
SCHILLERPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
After a two-year pause, a mobile ice-skating rink will open in the heart of the pedestrian zone in Kaiserslautern. Skate a few rounds, turn pirouettes and enjoy some icy winter fun for the whole family. Skates can be rented and snacks and drinks will also be on sale. Details to be announced.
THE ORIGINAL USA GOSPEL SINGERS & BAND, JAN. 25, 7.30 P.M.
FRITZ WUNDERLICH HALLE, KUSEL
In over 20 years of tour experience, this musical group has inspired millions of visitors. At the performance in Kusel the audience can discover for itself that this is one of the best Gospel Choirs in the world. The Afro-American Gospel group with live band and magnificent light and stage show will touch the hearts of its audience. Tickets at: Tel. 06381 – 40360 or servicebuero.kultur@kv-kus.de
DER NUSSKNACKER (NUTCRACKER SUITE), FEB. 5, 7 P.M.
FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
For over a century Peter Tschaikowsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker Suite” had been a family favorite. Dive into the magical atmosphere and step back into your own childhood full of dreams. Tickets at: https://www.eventim.de
FASTNACHT/FASCHING/KARNEVAL, STARTING FEB. 16
GERMANY-WIDE
Thursday, Feb. 16. marks the beginning of the Karneval season in Germany. Thursday is referred to as “Altweiberfastnacht” (old wives’ Fastnacht), where witches steal the keys to the city hall and take over command for the weekend. There are celebrations throughout the weekend and the festival culminates on “Faschingsdienstag” (Shrove Tuesday), as Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The largest parades take place on Rose Monday, Feb. 20 in the city centers: Köln/Cologne, 10 a.m.; Düsseldorf, 12.30 a.m.; Mainz, 11:11 a.m.; Aachen, 11:11 a.m.; Stuttgart, 12 a.m.; Frankfurt, Sunday, Feb. 19, 12:11 a.m.; Ramstein-Miesenbach, Westricher Fastnacht,Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2:11 p.m., with 50,000 spectators and KMC participation expected.
DAS DSCHUNGELBUCH MUSICAL (JUNGLE BOOK), FEB. 23 AND 24, 4 P.M.
FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Turbulent jungle action centering around friends and overcoming limitations. In this energy packed musical, the jungle will come to life, when Mogli and his animal friends take younger and older visitors on an adventurous journey. Great family fun or inspiration for a school field trip. Tickets at: https://www.eventim.de or Tel. 0631 365-3450, kultur@kaiserslautern.de for group tickets.
