Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Sept. 23, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Courtesy photo ‘Men in black’ perform in Landstuhl The culture and convention center Stadthalle Landstuhl presents “Let the Good Times Roll,” a music show, at 7:30 p.m. today. The Three Men in Black and their band perform soul and rock ‘n’ roll hits from four centuries with funny choreography. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. For more information, call Stadthalle Landstuhl at 06371-92340 or visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.
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‘Men in black’ perform in Landstuhl
The culture and convention center Stadthalle Landstuhl presents “Let the Good Times Roll,” a music show, at 7:30 p.m. today. The Three Men in Black and their band perform soul and rock ‘n’ roll hits from four centuries with funny choreography. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. For more information, call Stadthalle Landstuhl at 06371-92340 or visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

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:

• “Attila,” an opera by Guiseppe Verdi, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sept. 30.

• “My Fair Lady,” a musical by Frederick Loewe, in German, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and 6 p.m. Oct. 30.

• “Der kleine Horrorladen,” “Little Shop of Horror,” a musical by Alan Menken, in German, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21, and 6 p.m. Oct. 23.

For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de.

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• Display of paintings, photos and mixed-media presentations, today and Saturday. Admission is free.

• The band Heisskalt presents rock, alternative, punk and melodic hardcore, 8 p.m. today. Tickets cost €24.

• Isolation Berlin performs post punk, pop and noise rock, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €15.

• The band Powerwolf presents power metal, 7:20 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €32.

• Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavson features Simin Tander performing world music jazz, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost €22.

For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The German State Philharmonics present works by Bela Bartok, Henri Dutilleux and Robert Schumann, 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets cost €17 to €26.

For tickets, contact Tourist Information Kaiserslautern at 0631-365-2317.

Stiftskirche, Kaiserslautern, Stiftsplatz:

• A Little Market Music with Stefan Bergmann (low whistle), organist Oliver Schreyer and a choir, noon Saturday. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

Landstuhl Stadthalle:

• Men in Black present a music show, “Let the good times roll,” with soul and rock ‘n’ roll hits from four centuries, 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32.

• “Irgendwie Anders,” “Somehow Different,” a children’s story with fruit and vegetable characters, in German, in honor of World Children’s Day, 3 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2. Tickets cost €5.

For details, call 06371-92340 or visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:

• “Just Voice and Guitar,” is the motto and name of a duet performing timeless pop music with songs by Stevie Wonder, U2, Michael Jackson, etc., 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets cost €12.

For details, call 06371-592-220 or visit www.hausdesbuergers.de.

Bildhaus Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, 67701 Schallodenbach:

• Mister Slowhand plays Clapton, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The park and gallery are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.bildhaus.info.

Pirmasens, Festhalle, Volksgartenstrasse 12:

• World renowned accordion player Richard Galliano presents a symphony concert, 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €16 to €36.

For tickets, call 06331-842352 or email kartenverkauf@pirmasens.de.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:

• “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” a gothic tale by Oscar Wilde, now through Oct. 27. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. No performances on Mondays.

For additional information, visit www.english-theatre.org.

Miscellaneous:

Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park), open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. Special events: Catholic worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday in willow church; wine fest with music by Unnerhaus Jazzband, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday; flower show, “Fabulously Changeable” in flower hall open through Oct. 31; Lego display open through Oct. 31 in exhibition hall; and pumpkin display under the motto “Royal” open through Oct. 31. Tickets cost €7 for adults, and €3 for children.

For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Kaiserslautern, Japanese Garden, Am Abendsberg 1, open to Oct. 31. Tickets cost €5.50 for adults and €3 for children.

For additional information, visit www.japanischergarten.de for details.

Kaiserslautern, Pfaffstrasse 3, swing dance tea, “Kotten-Hop,” with free dance instructions and swing music from the 1920s to 1950s, 7 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, visit www.lautern-swingt.de.

Bann, village carnival, today through Tuesday.

Kindsbach, Mehrzweckhalle near train station, Paulaner fest, Saturday.

Weilerbach, village carnival, today to Monday; fest parade 2 p.m. Sunday; stores open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Schneckenhausen, farmers market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Otterbach, village carnival with DJ Partyman at 9 p.m. today, Transonic performing at 8 p.m. Saturday and parade at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Niederkirchen, village carnival, Sunday.

Imsbach (north of Winnweiler), mining world offers guided tours in English, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €4 for adults and €2 for children.

For more information, visit www.bergbauerlebniswelt-imsbach.de.

Waldmohr, TV-Halle, Jahnstrasse 32, Bavarian Night with Bavarian food specialties, 7 p.m.; musical program, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €14.

Flea markets:

Kaiserslautern, Pfalz-Center (across from Daenner Kaserne),
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Kaiserslautern, Toom, Hohenecker Strasse 18, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Mehlingen, Abtstrasse 25a, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Neustadt, Decathlon parking lot, Louis-Escande-Strasse 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Gruenstadt, Kaufland, Kirchheimer Strasse 39, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Worms, festgrounds, Nibelungenring, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Saarlouis, Ikea, Im Hader 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Courtesy photo Wine village opens The annual wine harvest fest in Neustadt on the German Wine Street starts today with the opening of the wine village consisting of little framework houses across from the train station. Visitors can taste new wine and Palatinate food specialties, including onion cake, liver dumplings and saumagen. The wine harvest fest with rides and vendors takes place Sept. 30 to Oct. 10. The big vintners parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.neustadt.eu.
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Wine village opens
The annual wine harvest fest in Neustadt on the German Wine Street starts today with the opening of the wine village consisting of little framework houses across from the train station. Visitors can taste new wine and Palatinate food specialties, including onion cake, liver dumplings and saumagen. The wine harvest fest with rides and vendors takes place Sept. 30 to Oct. 10. The big vintners parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.neustadt.eu.