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NENA,
NA ENDLICH! MIT 99 LUFTBALLONS ZUM 1.MAL IN DEN USA
NENA, FINALLY! GERMANY’S QUEEN OF POP CULTURE COMES TO THE U.S.
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YOUR SOURCE OF GERMAN-AMERICAN NEWS IN THE US
Grußwort
| PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Auf Zeitreise
Going Down Memory Lane
Liebe Leser,
Dear Reader
die Titelgeschichte zu gestalten, ist für mein Team und mich immer eine besonders interessante Aufgabe, doch sich dem Thema “Nena in USA” zu widmen, nahm uns unversehens mit auf eine sentimentale Zeitreise.
Most of the time, I especially enjoy working with our senior editor Jenny Peters and our art director Anna-Maria Furlong on the cover story; but preparing this issue’s topic – Nena on U.S. Tour – took us very unexpectedly on a sentimental journey down memory lane.
Ich muss gestehen, ich hatte Nena in den letzten 20 Jahren, die ich in den USA verbracht habe, aus den Augen verloren. Ihr legendärer Hit “99 Luftballons”, der 1983 die Charts erst in Ost- und West-Deutschland und dann in Europa eroberte, war zwar auch in USA sehr bekannt, doch ihre späteren Erfolge kamen mir erst wieder in Erinnerung, als ich mich auf YouTube.com auf die Suche nach Nena-Songs begab und mich schließlich mit “Nur geträumt”, “Irgendwo, irgendwie, irgendwann” und “Wunder geschehen” in Erinnerungen verlor. Da waren sie wieder, die Achtziger Jahre, als man von “Grease” schwärmte, Sheena Easton, Blondie, Kim Wilde und ... Nena hörte. Die Zeit, als die junge Generation anfing die Tatsache, in einem geteilten Land zu leben, zu hassen, den Schatten des allgegenwärtigen Kalten Krieges satt hatte und sich nach Frieden sehnte. Nena traf mit “99 Luftballons” damals genau den Nerv der Zeit wie kein anderer. Der Song klickte auch mit Jugendlichen in aller Welt. Auch heute noch ist “99 Luftballons” das meistgewählte Karaoke Stück in den USA. Und amerikanische Deutschstudenten, so wie unsere Junior-Lektorin Alexa Constantine, üben mit dem Nena-Song auch gern ihr Deutsch.
When researching what Nena had been up to these past 33 years since her iconic song “99 Luftballons” (“99 Red Balloons”) hit the charts in 1983 and became an all-time favorite worldwide, I listened to many of her songs again on YouTube.com. “Nur geträumt,” “Irgendwo, irgendwie, irgendwann” and “Wunder geschehen” took me down memory lane.There they were again, the Eighties (my Twenties), when we watched “Grease” and listened to Sheena Easton, Blondie, Kim Wilde . . . and Nena. It was the time when the young generation in Germany hated living in a divided country, felt the angst of the constant presence of the Cold War and were longing for peace. “99 Luftballons” hit the nerve of that era like no other. Nena’s song also expressed the feelings of young people around the globe and the catchy beat made it a favorite at dance clubs worldwide. Still today, “99 Luftballons” is the most-chosen Karaoke song in the U.S. and American students of German, like our assistant editor Alexa Constantine, often practiced their German language skills by listening to it and singing along.
Warum nur hat sich Nena so lange Zeit gelassen, in den USA auf Konzerttour zu gehen? Wie hat sie sich musikalisch in den letzten 30 Jahren entwickelt? Zu diesen und anderen Fragen finden Sie Antworten in unserer Titelgeschichte. Aber am besten wäre es, Sie sehen Nena live oder laden einige ihrer Songs aus dem Internet herunter. Involvieren Sie Ihre Kinder und erleben Sie ein wichtiges Stück deutscher Pop-Kultur gemeinsam. Viel Vergnügen!
So what took Nena so long to finally go on tour in the U.S.? And how has she developed musically as an artist? These and many other questions are answered in our cover story. Even better: Rediscover Nena and attend one of her concerts or enjoy her songs online. And why not have your kids join you and let them experience a seminal piece of German pop culture? Enjoy!
Herzliche Grüße Petra Schürmann Publisher
Best wishes Petra Schürmann Publisher
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CONTENTS | Inhalt COVER
16 -18 NENA, Finally on U.S. Tour!
NENA, zum ersten Mal auf Tour in den USA!
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The Ultimate Sneak Preview of the L.A. Auto Show
36-43 Travel Special: The Latest on Cruising; Getting Ready for the Luther Year; Machu Picchu for Beginners
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HISTORY
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Why do we celebrate October 6?
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CURRENTS 10
In Brief: News from Germany
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Sports News: The latest from the world of tennis and basketball; Soccer talent transfer from the U. S. to Germany
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CULTURE & HERITAGE
REGULARS 47 Spotlight California 48-49 German TV in the U.S.: The DW Program in October
SPORTS
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21-22, 24-25, 29 Germany in Your Area 30-31 There’s something brewing: American brewery opens in Berlin 32-35 The Ultimate Oktoberfest Party Guide
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BUSINESS
22-23 Skills Initiative: STIHL in Virginia best example for introduction of German vocational training model
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Back To School: The History of the Kindercone Quiz Time: Test Your German
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PUBLISHER Petra Schürmann EDITORIAL Editorial Director & Editor in Chief Petra Schürmann Senior Editor /English Language Editor Jenny Peters TRANSLATIONS Ida Sophie Winter
LAYOUT & DESIGN Art Director AMF Graphics | Anna-Maria Furlong amfgraphics@aol.com DESIGN & PRODUCTION SUPPORT Arnella Markaryan OFFICE MANAGEMENT & ADVERTISING Sandra Kashani / Hiltrud Altit Svetlana Arzumanyan sales@german-world.com Ph: 323.876.5843 / 310.801.0424
CONTRIBUTORS Alexa Z. Constantine, Dr. Cecilia Cloughly, Alexander Hast, Gabi Hegan, Nicholas Jaksic, Katja Lau, Jenny Peters, Tshombe Sampson, Alexandra Strebin, Ida Sophie Winter
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CONSULTANT AT LARGE Marianne Beland, Berlin
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Entertainment News with a German Touch by Katja Lau GERMAN CURRENTS Los Angeles! A preview.
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COVER German singer Nena in Berlin in Mai 2016. Photo: GW
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PRODUCTION TEAM |
SENIOR EDITOR
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR
Jenny Peters
Anna-Maria Furlong
Arnella Markaryan
Alexa Zoe Constantine
Jenny has covered the entertainment, lifestyle and travel worlds as a freelance journalist since 1989, with credits including Variety, USA Today Weekend, the Los Angeles Daily News, Scholastic, Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle and many other domestic and international outlets.
Anna-Maria was born and raised in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, and studied architecture/graphic design in Munich.
Arnella is a first time contributor to German World Magazine. She was born and raised in Moscow, Russia.
Born and raised in Southern California, Alexa just graduated from UCLA with a degree in piano performance. Alexa originally studied German at UCLA to strengthen her understanding of German piano scores and has since fallen in love with the language and culture. For this issue, Alexa served as a English language editor and copy editor. She also assists German World as Online Editor and Social Media Manager.
She was the Editor in Chief of both Brentwood and Scene magazines and is a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
After moving to the U.S. in 1988, she left her “prints� behind in Arizona, Washington, D.C., Nebraska and Missouri. Since 1998 she has called the southwestern Texas desert her home. She specializes in culture communication and multi-language publications.
Arnella is currently getting her degree in Graphic and Web Design at the Art Institute of California. For this issue, Arnella assisted with graphic design projects.
CONTRIBUTORS | Autoren
Cecilia Cloughly
Alexander Hast
Cecilia was born in New Mexico and graduated from Oberlin College in German and Music. Her Ph.D. in German is from Northwestern University. She wrote Wilhelm Müller, the Poet of the Schubert Song Cycles and taught German at colleges and high schools. In 2005 she was honored for her work in promoting German in the U.S. with the coveted German Officer’s Cross of Merit and the U.S. Outstanding Secondary German Teacher Award.
Starting out as a journalist in 1982 in Germany, Alexander was trained in photography, editing and reporting for print, TV and radio. He worked for SWF, Rhein-Zeitung, Stern, Spiegel, Südwestfilm, Infosat and many others. He moved to Los Angeles in 1997 where he lives today with his family. Alexander is the co-founder of German-World.com Inc. and has his own company AHA Media, a website and eMarketing consulting business.
Katja Lau Katja Lau was born and raised in Germany. After her studies in communication and media science, she started working as a reporter for a local radio station and later as a freelance producer/reporter for the German TV station RTL. After a six-month internship with a production company in Los Angeles, Katja decided to move to the City of Angels for good. Here in LA she produces TV reports, image films and documentaries for the European market. At German World, Katja has been in charge of entertainment and lifestyle stories. She contributed the article “Entertainment News with a German Touch” to this issue.
Sonia Laszlo Born into a family of fencing masters, Sonia Laszlo was drawn to performing from an early age. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Vienna and has been German World’s webmaster and social media manager for many years while fulfilling her dream to work and act in Hollywood. Following her critically acclaimed and bestselling first book: “F*** Happiness”, described by the press as spear-heading a movement to end our obsession with happiness and start living, her second book will hit bookstores on Valentine’s Day 2017.
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HISTORY | Geschichte
October 6
German-American Day Revisited “Our citizens of German descent excel in every discipline and open our minds to the expanses of human possibility. When we drive across a suspension bridge, listen to music played on a Steinway piano or send a child to kindergarten, their unique traditions and customs surround us.” – President Barak Obama
Oktoberfest might still be on everybody’s mind but the most important date for Americans of German descent is just around the corner: German-American Day on October 6. This date commemorates the landing of 13 Quaker families from Krefeld, Germany, in Pennsylvania, who founded the city of Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1683. A survey from 2012 showed that today around 50 million people in the U.S. claim some level of German heritage, which makes them the largest ancestry group in the U.S.
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ccording to “The German-Americans: An Ethnic Experience” by Willi Paul Adams, published by the Max Kade Institute for Austrian, German, and Swiss studies, a slow but steady stream of Germans immigrated to the U.S. starting in the 1680s. The tolerant Quaker colony of Germantown served as a beachhead for the immigration of pietistic and other Protestant minorities. When the first American census was taken in 1790, Pennsylvania’s German population was put at 225,000, which amounts to a third of the state’s entire population. Immigration from Germany and other European states really picked up, however, in the early 19th century. European mass immigration to the United States began in earnest only after the end of the Napoleonic wars in 1815, at a time when unimpeded transatlantic commercial shipping resumed. Soon a first major wave of 20,000 emigrants from southwestern Germany took place, occasioned by major crop failures in the years 1816-17. As time went by, immigrants from all regions of the German Empire arrived in the United States where, allegedly, German dialect barriers between Bavarians and East Prussians were occasionally overcome with the help of English. The first peak of German immigration to North America came in the year 1854, when more than 220,000 Germans were registered as arrivals tp American ports. Immigration then declined because of World War I and the Great Depression, rising only after the fall of Nazi Germany. After World War I, the era of unlimited European immigration to the United States came to an end. Newly enacted immigration quota laws for the years 1924 and 1929 limited immigrants from the “Weimar Republic” to only 25,957 per year. Because of the worldwide economic crisis of the 1930s, this quota was never lifted, not even to rescue Jewish refugees from Nazi terror. For the entire decade of the 1930s, therefore, the statistics show only 119,107 legal immigrants from the German Reich -- among them thousands of intellectuals, writers, artists, actors and musicians, making this a real “brain drain” for Germany. After World War II, generous exceptions were made for “Displaced Persons,” German war brides and others who could no longer envision a future in Europe. This resulted in a considerable number of postwar emigrants and brought about another “brain drain” of highly qualified persons during the 1950s and ‘60s. During these two decades, 786,000 Germans crossed the Atlantic to find a better standard of living, prior to the sweeping cultural liberalization of the late 1960s. Today there is a German belt extending from eastern Pennsylvania to Oregon. According to Bloomberg News, a majority of counties in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas are predominantly German, and they make up a plurality of Ohio and Indiana counties. Census figures show German-Americans are slightly older and better educated than the general population, with one third having a bachelor’s degree or higher. More than 85 percent live in the same place as they did in 2009 and 40 percent are employed in management, business, science or the arts. With so many residents of German descent, it’s no surprise that the celebration of German-American Day on October 6 means parties and parades across America. After all, it’s in our blood! ¦
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IN BRIEF | Kurz Kurznotiert Notiert
State Elections in Germany: Social Democrats receive most votes in Berlin election
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he Social Democratic Party (SPD) led by Berlin Mayor Michael Müller has picked up 21.5 percent of the vote in Berlin’s state election. “We have reached our goal. We have a mandate to form a government,” said Müller. Although the SPD won the most seats in Berlin’s regional elections on Sunday and remains the strongest party in the German capital’s state assembly, it will have to find a new coalition partner as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) finished with 17.6 percent, a drop of 5.7 percent and its worst performance in the capital since German reunification, as exit polls showed. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU finished second with 17.5 percent and the Left Party came in third with 15.7 percent of the vote, marking a 4 percent gain from the 2011. The populist Alternative for Germany party has won 14.1 percent of the vote and enters its 10th regional assembly. ¦
Merkel Accepts Partial Blame for Berlin Defeat In her first news conference after her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) recorded its worstever showing in a Berlin election, Chancellor Angela Merkel took partial responsibility for that defeat while again blaming opposition to her refugee policies on communication shortcomings. “I’m the party chairwoman, and I’m not going to duck responsibility,” Merkel told reporters. Merkel admitted that some Germans may have objected to her declaration “We’ll get it done” when faced with hundreds of thousands of refugees and said it wasn’t meant to imply that it would be easy to deal with the influx. She also said Germany lacked sufficient practice integrating immigrants. “It can’t be done quickly, among other things because we didn’t do everything correctly in past years,” Merkel said. “We weren’t exactly world champions in integration, and we waited too long before we addressed the refugee issue. We have to get better - I do as well.” ¦
The Dark Side of German Reunification COLOGNE POLICE: Detained refugee from Syria planned bomb attack A teenaged Syrian refugee has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of links to the self-styled “Islamic State” group. Authorities described the young man as a “serious threat” who had been planning a bomb attack.
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e have achieved a lot in eastern Germany in the last 26 years,” said Iris Gleicke, the government’s commissioner for eastern German affairs, on September 21 in Berlin as the government presented its annual report on the state of German unification. Gleicke herself is from Thuringia which is in eastern Germany. Until 1990, her home was part of the German Democratic Republic. It might seem strange that 26 years after reunification, people in Germany still talk of the “new federal states.” But that’s not a big issue for Gleicke.
She’s much more concerned about the sociopolitical developments east of the Elbe River, specifically, the noticeable rise in xenophobia.The number of violent right-wing extremist acts has increased “dramatically” in relation to the population in the East. Right-wing extremism, xenophobia and intolerance are a “very serious” threat to the eastern states’ economic development, said Gleicke. The increase in violent incidents is more than just a “simple alarm signal” when they’re also carried out by mainstream members of society, or when such people silently stand by, she said. Anti-immigrant hatred in eastern Germany has attracted negative headlines around the world. Gleicke said that decisive action on the part of politicians and civil leaders is needed “to secure social peace in eastern Germany.” At the same time, she said that “the large majority of eastern Germans are not xenophobic or right-wing extremists.” However, she wished that this majority would make their views known “more loudly and clearly,” adding that it was up to the people of eastern Germany to protect their cities and villages, or relinquish them to the xenophobic minority. According to a report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, there was an average of 10.5 extremist attacks for every one million people in the western states. Eastern states like Mecklenburg-West Pomerania showed 58.7 attacks for every one million people, followed by 51.9 in Brandenburg and 49.6 in Saxony. According to the official statistics of the German police, racist motivated criminal acts in Germany have risen by 120 percent compared to the first half of 2015. ¦ Source: Deutsche Welle / www.dw.com More in-depth articles in German and English on www.dw.com
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IN BRIEF |
IN BRIEF | Kurz notiert
n American Brexit U.S. Talent Migrating Toward Germany
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hile the top flights in England, Spain, and Italy are not bending over backward to encourage foreign players to join their leagues, Germany’s Bundesliga retains an open-door policy, and American prospects have responded. Only three of the players on Jürgen Klinsmann’s 23-man roster for the Copa America Centenario plied their trade in the English Premier League: Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Brad Guzan (AsBobby Wood ton Villa) and Deandre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur). Why has the number of Americans playing in the EPL dropped so precipitously? Since the turn of the century, the United States men’s national team has included a sizable minority from the EPL. The U.S. roster for the 2002 World Cup included six players from England: In 2010, that number rose to eight. By the time of the 2014 World Cup, however, that number had dropped to four. Two years have elapsed since the 2014 World Cup, and the Copa America roster featured just three EPL players. A number of factors contribute to the departure of U.S. players from the ranks of English soccer. The first is the rise of wages in MLS. The second is the increasingly stringent rules for the acquisition of foreign players in England. Another reason why so few Americans are joining the EPL is the influx of money the EPL has enjoyed due to skyrocketing television revenue. The money that EPL teams now receive dwarfs that of every other league, which means that EPL teams can afford to buy the very best talent that the world has to offer What is the recourse for young U.S. players interested in playing abroad but not of the caliber to command tens of millions of pounds in transfer fees? What league offers a high-level of play but looser restrictions and more opportunities for young foreign players? Probably not La Liga. In Spain, of the 25 players a team registers, it can have no more than three non-European Union players in its ranks. In Italy it’s only two non-EU players. The Bundesliga has no policy against non-EU players transferring to the ranks of German soccer. Though the Bundesliga requires teams to register eight homegrown players (at least four of which must be from the team’s academy), there is no upper limit on the number of players a German team can register each season. Bobby Wood is a case in point of how ambitious players can find an avenue for advancement within the ranks of European soccer. In the past five years,Wood has climbed from the fourth tier of German soccer at 1860 Munich II to the Bundesliga, having recently signed for Hamburger SV after a season at Union Berlin in the 2.Bundesliga that saw him score 17 goals in 31 matches. If a player is hungry enough, good enough, and willing to start in a lower division and work his way up, there is opportunity in Germany for the taking. It is true that Klinsmann played a key role in nurturing Wood’s career. And so long as the Teutonic One is helming the U.S. national team, young American players should exploit Klinsmann’s knowledge of and connections with German clubs to the hilt. In fact, this transition may already be underway.There are at least 28 American soccer players among the ranks of German soccer: It is also true that Klinsmann’s dual-national recruiting efforts have expanded the base of players in Germany now playing for the United States—the progeny of servicemen stationed at U.S. military bases in Germany have brought forth more than a few U.S. national teamers. Provided the player is a genuine talent, German clubs looking to make gains on the EPL and find traction in the lucrative North American market will benefit financially from opening their gates to foreign talent. And for those enterprising youths who thirst to find soccer glory on foreign shores? Hey, consider brushing up on your German. ¦
Exerpt from an article by Wendy Thomas, published on July 23, 2016 on www.americasoccernow.com
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n Angelique Kerber wins US Open & becomes the world’s No.1 female tennis player German tennis star Angelique Kerber just garnered her second Grand Slam trophy, beating Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win the US Open in New York City on September 10, 2016.
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he 28-year-old from Bremen claimed the opening set, grabbing an early lead with only three unforced errors in the opener. Kerber’s victory marks her first US Open title and second Grand Slam trophy of her breakthrough season. She is the first German woman to win the US Open since Steffi Graf in 1996. Kerber replaces American powerhouse Serena Williams, who held the top position in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for three-and-ahalf years with a 210-21 record. ¦ Source: www.dw.com
n Dirk Nowitzki to stay with the Dallas Mavericks for another 2 years The native from Würzburg, Germany, is likely to conclude his storied career in a Mavericks’ uniform.
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ast season, Nowitzki averaged a team-high 18.3 points per game during his 18th campaign, becoming the oldest player in the league to lead his respective team in scoring during the ’15-16 schedule. On the NBA’s all-time scoring list, Nowitzki passed Shaquille O’Neal (28,596 points) to move into sixth place, inching just 509 points away from becoming the sixth player in league history to amass 30,000 for his career. ¦ Source: www.mavs.com
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AUTOMOBILE NEWS | Neues vom Automarkt
UND JETZT KOMMT “OLLI”! Von Jenny Peters
AUFREGENDE DESIGNS UND NEUE TECHNOLOGIEN STEHEN IM FOKUS DER L.A. AUTO SHOW 2016 Wenn die Los Angeles Auto Show vom 18. – 27. November 2016 im Kongresszentrum von Los Angeles zu sehen ist, werden mehr als 50 neue Autotypen gezeigt werden, darunter auch ein in 3-D gedrucktes Superauto und ein selbstfahrender, elektrischer Minibus. Und während die meisten von uns nächstes Jahr nicht unbedingt ein in 3-D gedrucktes Divergent Blade Superauto kaufen werden, wird es viele andere interessante Neuheiten geben, darunter 20 Weltpremieren und zahlreiche Konzeptautos.
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ocal Motors wird “Olli” präsentieren, das erste selbstfahrende, intelligente Fahrzeug, ein Shuttle Bus mit 12 Sitzen, das ein kognitives Computerprogramm auf iCloud-Basis von IBM Watson Internet of Things einsetzt, um große Mengen an Verkehrsdaten zu analysieren und auszuwerten. Es ist immer ein aufregener Aspekt einer Automesse, als erster von einer neuen Technologie zu erfahren, besonders für Fans der deutschen Ingenieurskunst. Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche und VW werden alle neue Modelle vorstellen und einige neue, aufregende Redesigns zeigen. Porsche plant fünf Neuheiten in Los Angeles zu zeigen, darunter den Panamera 4 E-Hybrid mit standardmäßigem Allradantrieb und einer Batteriereichweite von 31 Meilen (50 Kilometern). Dieser neue Elektro-Hybrid von
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Porsche startet immer im Elektro-Modus und kommt im Batteriebetrieb auf eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 86 Meilen pro Stunde. Und dennoch ist der Panamera immer noch ein Sportwagen unter den anderen Luxusmarken: dieses viertürige Modell von Porsche mit Allradantrieb erreicht Höchstgeschwindigkeiten von 172 Meilen pro Stunde und gelangt von Null auf 60 Meilen pro Stunde in nur 4,4 Sekunden! Der neue 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid wird ab Sommer 2017 bei den Porsche-Händlern in USA erhältlich sein. Über den Verkaufspreis wurde noch nichts verraten. Allerdings gab Porsche bekannt, dass der Macan Turbo mit einem neuen Leistungszusatzpaket ausgestattet würde, das mehr PS, stärkere Bremsen und eine sportlichere Federung beinhaltet. Vermarket wird dieses Model des Porsche Macan Turbo als “Sportwagen im kompakten SUV Segment”. Es wird außerdem gemunkelt, dass die Luxusmarke ihren ersten Kombi 2017 vorstellen wird, der auf dem Sport Turismo Konzept
beruht, das auf der Paris Automesse 2012 vorgestellt wurde. Es soll auch ein komplett elektrischer Sportwagen in der Entwicklung sein, der 2020 auf den Markt kommen soll. Auch bei der Autoshow in L.A. in diesem Jahr wird es einen deutlichen Trend zum umweltfreundlichen Auto und Elektro-Auto geben. Viele Autohersteller steigen auf dieser Welle, die bisher Tesla beherrschte, ein. General Motors, zum Beispiel, wird seinen 2017 Bolt EV, das erste in Massenproduktion gefertigte Elektro-Auto vorstellen, das eine Reichweite von 238 Meilen pro Batterieaufladung hat und für 30.000 US Dollar angeboten werden soll. Und zum elften Mal in Folge wird der Preis “Grünes Auto des Jahres” vom Green Car Journal verliehen, das Autohersteller für eine Führungsrolle in der Entwicklung umweltfreundlicher Autos auszeichnet. ¦
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AND HERE COMES “OLLI!” NEW CAR STYLES AND TECHNOLOGIES HIGHLIGHT THE L.A. AUTO SHOW By Jenny Peters
When the Los Angeles Auto Show rolls into the L.A. Convention Center from November 18-27, 2016, more than 50 new vehicles will be revealed to the car-loving public, including a 3-D printed supercar and a self-driving electric microbus. And while most of us will not be seriously considering buying a Divergent Blade 3-D printed supercar in 2017, there will be plenty of interesting automobiles to consider, including 20 global vehicle debuts and numerous concept cars. Local Motors will show off Olli, the first self-driving cognitive vehicle, which is a 12-seater shuttle bus that uses the cloud-based cognitive computing capability of IBM Watson Internet of Things to analyze and learn from high volumes of transportation data.
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etting a first glimpse of the latest technology is always an exciting part of the Auto Show, especially for fans of German engineering. Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW and Porsche, who are all expected to debut new models and reveal some exciting redesigns as well. Porsche promises five debuts at the show, building on their October Paris Motor Show unveiling of the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with standard all-wheel drive and an electric range of up to 31 miles (50 km). This new Porsche plug-in hybrid always starts in electric mode and continues as a zero-emission vehicle with a maximum all-electric range of 31 miles and a maximum speed on battery power of 86 mph. And yet, this Panamera is still a sports car among luxury sedans: the all-wheel drive four-
door Porsche achieves a top track speed of 172 mph and delivers a total system torque of 516 pound-feet without hesitation. This hybrid sports sedan zooms from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds! The new 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is expected to arrive at Porsche dealers in North America by Summer 2017; pricing has not yet been announced. Also just announced is the new Performance Package for the Macan Turbo, adding more power, bigger brakes and a sportier suspension calibration to what the brand calls the “sports car of the compact SUV segment.” In other Porsche news, word in the industry is that the luxury brand will announce its first station wagon in 2017, based partly on the
Sport Turismo design concept shown in 2012 at the Paris Motor Show. And also reportedly in the works is an all-electric sports car, coming on the market by 2020. That green-focused, environmentally friendly all-electric trend is huge at the coming L.A. Auto Show, with numerous car companies getting into the business that Tesla has been dominating so far. General Motors will show off their 2017 Bolt EV, the first all-electric mass-market car, which gets 238 miles per charge and retails for about $30,000. And, for the eleventh consecutive year, the Green Car of the Year prize given by Green Car Journal will be awarded during the show honoring environmental leadership in the automotive field. ¦
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COVER | Titelgeschichte
NENA, NA ENDLICH! NENA, FINALLY! Von/By Petra Schürmann
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Top left: NENA in Potsdam, 2013. Top right: NENA (2nd f.r.) with her family: her children Sakia, Manuel and Larissa, mother Ursula, and partner Philip Palm. (f.l.t.r.)
NENA 2016. Cover photo of her new album Oldschool.
Sie nennt sich selbst scherzhaft auf englisch “The Balloon Chick” und füllt immer noch Konzertsäle in der ganzen Welt – genau wie damals in den Achtziger Jahren, auf der Höhe ihrer Popularität, nachdem ihr Song “ “99 Luftballons” sie 1983 weltweit in die Musikcharts katapultierte. Der Song, der mitten in der angespannten Situation des Kalten Krieges entstanden war, traf damals den Nerv der Zeit so stark, dass es das erste deutschsprachige Lied seit Marlene Dietrich war, das es in die Musikcharts der USA schaffte. Der Song hatte das gewisse Etwas, so wie die Sängerin, NENA. Und obwohl die populäre deutsche Künstlerin viele Jahre lange durch die ganze Welt getourt ist, hat es sich nie ergeben, dass sie auch in den USA auftrat.
She calls herself “The Balloon Chick” and still fills concert halls around the world like in the 1980s when she was at the height of her popularity – after “99 Luftballons” (“99 Red Balloons”) had catapulted her onto the charts in 1983 and into the awareness of the world. This song, set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, struck a nerve so deep that it was the first German-language song to enter the U.S. music charts since Marlene Dietrich had hit them decades before. There was something about that song and about the singer, NENA, that made it happen. And although she’s toured the world for many years, somehow America has always escaped the popular German star. NENA has never done a concert tour in the U.S.
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016 soll nun das Jahr werden, in dem sich das für Gabriele Susanne Kerner, NENA mit bürgerlichem Namen, ändert. Nach sechzehn produzierten Alben (siebzehn, wenn man das Album ihrer ersten Band, The Stripes, mit dazu rechnet) und ihrer neuen Single “Genau jetzt” wird sie nun endlich ihre amerikanischen Fans zum ersten Mal treffen – auf einer MiniKonzerttour, die sie von San Francisco nach Los Angeles und New York führt. Seit 1983 ist viel geschehen. Die deutsche PopIkone, die immer noch auf der Bühne rockt und wie 35 aussieht, tatsächlich aber gerade 56 wurde, ist sei fast zwanzig Jahren mit ihrem Lebenspartner Philip Palm zusammen, hat mittlerweile vier Kinder und ist sogar schon Großmutter. Aber sicherlich die coolste Oma, die Deutschland zu bieten hat!
“WE’RE ON THIS PLANET NOT TO BE SEPARATED BUT TO BE CONNECTED.” – NENA, AUGUST 2016
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Auch auf die USA-Tour bringt NENA ihre Familie mit, denn Musik, die verbindet sie alle. Die Zwillinge Larissa and Sakia Manuel sind schon seit einiger Zeit Hintergrundsänger in NENAs Band und werden auch in USA mit ihr auf der Bühne stehen. Ihr Partner Philip Palm begleitet die Tour als Manager. Auch Oldschool, der Name ihres neuesten Albums, scheint sich auf traditionelle Werte, z.B. auf die Familie, zu beziehen. Wer jedoch denkt, dass NENAs musikalischer Stil in irgendeiner Weise verstaubt und langweilig geworden ist, wird eine Überraschung erleben. Mittlerweile umfasst ihr musikalisches Werk die verschiedensten Genre – von Rock, Punk, und New Wave, über Balladen, Pop und elektronischer Musik ist alles dabei.
016 is the year that Gabriele Susanne Kerner (NENA’s birth name) wants to change that. With 16 albums under her belt (plus one more, if you count her very first band,The Stripes) and a new single “Genau jetzt” (“Exactly Now”), she’ll finally meet her American fans for the first time on a mini tour that includes San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. So much has happened in the meantime. The iconic singer who looks 35 and is still rocking the stage actually turned 56 this year. She has four children, has been in a relationship with her partner Philip Palm for almost 20 years and is already a grandmother. The coolest grandma that Germany has to offer, some would say.
And as NENA tours the U.S., she’s bringing her family along, for music is the whole clan’s passion. Her twins, Larissa and Sakia Manuel, have been her background singers for a while and will join her on stage in the U.S. and her partner Philip accompanies the tour. Oldschool, the name of her most recent album, seems to hint to back to traditional values, back to the family. However, anyone that thinks NENA’s musical style has become all stuffy and boring will be in for a surprise. Her musical oeuvre has grown to encompass all sorts of genres – rock, punk, new wave, ballads, pop and electronica. That latest album and its accompanying live recording, “Live at SO36,” reflects on her adventurous past and looks towards the future. And although NENA hasn’t had another chart topper outside of Europe, this might all change now. If the video of “Genau jetzt” is any indicaFALL 2016
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COVER | Titelgeschichte Auch ihr neuestes Album und die dazugehörige Live-Aufnahme “Live at SO36” reflektiert einerseits ihre abenteuerliche Vergangenheit, aber geht auch neue Wege.
NENA in 1983 NENA live in Düsseldorf, 2012.
Und obwohl NENA seit “99 Luftballons” keinen anderen Hit außerhalb Europas landen konnte, so könnte sich dies jedoch jetzt ändern. Angesichts des Videos zu “Genau jetzt” könnte es sehr gut sein, dass sie mal wieder Deutschlands einzigartige Rolle genau an einem Wendepunkt der Geschichte erfasst hat. Das Video zeigt, neben ihrer 74-jährigen Mutter Ursula und ihrer 24-jährigen Tochter Larissa, Protagonisten mit sehr unterschiedlichem ethnischen Hintergrund und diverser sexueller Orientierung. Sie alle blicken fragend in die Kamera, begleitet von vollvolumiger, außerirdisch anmutender Instrumentalmusik – gespielt von keinem Geringeren als dem berühmten Rapper Samy Deluxe. In einem Interview, das im August 2016 auf Nena.de veröffentlicht wurde, gibt sie noch weitere persönliche Details in puncto Karriere und erste Konzerttour in USA preis:
tion, she may once again have hit upon Germany’s unique role in a pivotal moment in history. In addition to featuring both the singer’s 74-yearold mother Ursula and her 24-year-old daughter Larissa, “Genau jetzt” features a multi-ethnic and LGBT-spectrum cast, all looking imploringly into the camera accompanied by lush, ethereal instrumentals, courtesy of famous rapper Samy Deluxe. In an interview published on Nena.de in August 2016, she revealssome personal details about her career and coming to the U.S.:
NENAINTERVIEW Everybody is wondering: Why now after 35 years?
The Cold War and the Berlin Wall were backdrops for this song. The answer is pretty simple. Because now’s the right time. It is always now! You just have to What was it like living during those times? pick the right one. The right now . . . for me at least . . . it’s perfect timing.
How do you feel about going to the U.S.A. now? I’m really happy about it. All of it’s a great, big adventure – a really cool step into the unknown. I’m really excited about what I’m going to experience with you all.
You have been to the U.S. before though? Yeah, back in the 1980s we did a little promo-tour in L.A. and in New York. And in L.A. we met legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. And that was a real pleasure . . . because it was all his fault! [Laughs] I’m still very, very grateful for that!
What exactly do you mean, “It was Rodney’s fault?” He caused our breakthrough in the U.S. Back then, Christiane F. brought a suitcase of her music on the promotional tour of the “Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo” film. Rodney Bingenheimer picked our record out of it and played “Luftballons.” It was nuts. That was indescribable.
How did a song like this even come about?
Well, that’s a big one! Germany was divided before I was even born, so at first for me, it was just the way things were, you know? Then I moved to West Berlin in 1982 and it was much more in your face. It was really crazy being there in our little walled-in island in the “red sea” – there were so many young and crazy artists and musicians there doing their own thing, including me. And [being constantly confronted with the Wall] inspired artists to express themselves about freedom in so many different ways.
Did you ever take this song to the GDR? We were invited to play in the GDR, but we turned the invitation down because only people in the FDJ (Free German Youth) were allowed to see us. We had a lot of fans and just couldn’t accept that those non-members of the FDJ were forbidden to come to our concert. But when we later [after the wall came down] played in the former East, it was totally a freeing feeling. It was heavy and freeing. All the symbolism with the whole fall of the wall for me was that this should always remind us and serve as a warning to future generations that we’re on this planet not to be separated but to be connected.
That’s such crazy story: It was 1982 and the Rolling Stones were touring their album “Tattoo You” in Berlin. Mick Jagger released thousands of balloons at the end of the concert. They were all picked up by the wind and carried in the direction of East Berlin – over the Berlin Wall. I’ll never forget that image. That was the moment when my friend and guitarist Carlo Karges wrote the first lines of the song “99 Luftballons.” He completed the lyrics the same day and eventually it catapulted us into a different dimension.
In Germany, people see you as a role model. Who were your role models?
Why do you think this song remains such a hit to this day?
What I would say is that whenever I meet American people, they’re really open for music. They are very respectful of the fact that you do music. That’s different from my country. The big difference between Americans and Germans is that we say “Prost!” and you say “Cheers!”
For me it’s always been a song about misunderstandings – something that can trigger wars. This can happen on the smallest level, down to even the family where sometimes a balloon can unleash a war. People relate to that. And here, you can dance it out. What’s better than dancing out a misunderstanding?
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Oh, there were lots of cool women when I was starting out! But off the top of my head, I’ve got to name Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and Patti Smith. These were three women that were – and still are – tough, cool, didn’t take shit, had a real sense of style and made rock ’n roll on their terms.
Would you say there’s a difference between Germans and Americans?
For the U.S. tour, do you have any expectations of people there?
I’m very humble about playing in America. It’s going to be different and it’s going to be new.
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BUSINESS NEWS | Wirtschafts Nachrichten Volkswagen TPrime Concept GTE 8
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n VOLKSWAGEN MOVES AWAY FROM DIESEL IN AMERICA AFTER A SCANDALPLAGUED YEAR By Jenny Peters
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t has been a tough year for the Volkswagen Group in America, ever since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed in September 2015 that the huge German automobile manufacturer had used a “defeat device” on its diesel engines that hid the emissions from those engines. VW soon admitted that it cheated on U.S. emissions tests, with the truth coming out that approximately 11 million cars worldwide were fitted with the device. Models included Volkswagen’s Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat, as well as the VW-manufactured Audi A3. The resulting scandal caused VW to recall millions of diesel automobiles, including 500,000 in America and 2.4 million in Germany, as well as the resignation of CEO Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, who admitted to being “shocked by the events” in his statement at the time. Today,VW has agreed to pay around $15 billion in the U.S. to fix the diesel models it sold with the defeat device, which includes vehicle buybacks and the establishment of a $2.7 billion environmental remediation fund and investment of $2 billion more in initiatives to promote the use of zero-emissions vehicles in the United States. Volkswagen has discontinued sales of diesel engines in the U.S. for the moment as well. This all explains why Volkswagen plans to announce a number of all-electric cars coming in their pipeline at the October 2016 Paris Motor Show. Most likely not coming to market until the 2025 model year, the automobiles expected include a car the size of a Golf, as well as a compact SUV and a version of the BUDD-e van, which consumers saw as a concept vehicle at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in January 2016. U.S. owners of diesel VWs can track information on Volkswagen’s actions to “make things right” at www.vwdieselinfo.com. ¦
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ES MUSS NICHT IMMER DAS COLLEGE SEIN Von Petra Schürmann
DAS STIHL SOMMERCAMP GIBT SCHÜLERN WERTVOLLE HINTERGRUNDINFORMATIONEN ZU ALTERNATIVEN BERUFSWEGEN
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TIHL Inc., eine führende Werkzeug- und Maschinenbaufirma, veranstaltete zum fünften Mal ein technisches Sommercamp in seiner amerikanischen Hauptniederlassung in Virginia Beach, um Teenagern die Möglichkeit zu geben, mehr über eine Karriere in der Maschinenbauindustrie zu erfahren. Dieses kostenlose Camp wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit Dream It. Do It. Virginia. entwickelt und gibt Highschool-Schülern die Möglichkeit zu praktischen Erfahrungen im Maschinenbaubereich.
Virginia Industry Foundation in Aussicht gestellt worden.
Während des viertägigen Camps hatten im diesen Jahr 35 Studenten den Auftrag, einen Roboter mit Infrarot-Sensoren aus STIHL Komponenten zu bauen, der Hindernisse vermeiden kann. Sie arbeiteten in Teams und mussten die produktionstechnische Planung, die Budgetierung, Zeitstudien und Marketing berücksichtigen.
Ende der Siebziger Jahre hatte STIHL einen Mangel an Arbeitskräften, die die STIHLGeräte bauen, warten und reparieren konnten. Sie entschlossen sich daher, ein vierjähriges Ausbildungsprogramm ins Leben zu rufen, das, wie beim deutschen Mutterkonzern, erfolgreich das firmeninterne Training in der Praxis und Theorieunterricht in der Schule miteinander verbindet.
“Die Studenten waren begeistert bei der Sache,” so Stephen Ballenger, VP für technische Abläufe bei STIHL Inc. “Da alle Prozesse in der weiterverarbeitenden Industrie immer technologischer werden, sind wir daran interessiert, für diese Berufe Interesse zu wecken.” Am letzten Camp-Tag mussten alle fünf Teams gegeneinander antreten und entscheiden, wie man am besten ihre Roboter zusammenbaut. Als Preis war jedem Mitglied des Siegerteams ein Stipendium über 1000 US Dollar von der
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Das Sommercamp ist wichtiger Teil von STIHLs 25-jährigen Engagement, Highschool-Absolventen eine Alternative zum College aufzuzeigen. Bei ständig steigenden College-Gebühren wird es für immer mehr Familien schwieriger, ihre Kinder zum College zu schicken. Andererseits wird eine College-Ausbildung als Grundstein für gute Karrieremöglichkeiten angesehen.
1984 etablierte STIHL Inc. dann offiziell sein Lehrstellenprogramm in den USA. German World Leser Walter Weber, der selbst als Werkzeugmacher 1959 bei STIHL in Deutschland eine Lehre gemacht hatte, war einer der Mitarbeiter bei STIHL in Virigina, die dieses Lehrlingsprogramm maßgeblich mit gestaltet haben. Weber, der einen Abschluss als REFA Techniker und Industrieingenieur hat, leitete das achtwöchige Einführungsprogramm, auch Walter’s Boot Camp scherzhaft von seinen Azubis genannt.“Die
Lehrlinge waren sehr dankbar für die Ausbilding,” erzählt uns Weber in einem Telefoninterview. “Während Universitäten eher die übergreifende Theorie lehren, können die Spezialkenntnisse, die in der Industrie gebraucht werden, viel besser in der Praxis erworben werden.” Leider war damals das Konzept einer Lehre noch relativ unbekannt in den USA und selbst Berufsberater an High Schools wussten wenig über diesen alternativen Bildungsweg. Inzwischen ist das Ausbildungsprogramm von STIHL nicht nur offiziell vom Virginia Commonwealth anerkannt sondern auch das erste Programm in Virginia, das das internationale IHK-Zertifikat erhielt. Die Lehrlinge absolvieren eine Ausbildung zum Facharbeiter in den Bereichen Werkzeugbau, CNC Maschinenführung, Mechatronik und Pressformherstellung. Das vierjährige Programm bietet neben dem Erwerb der nötigen Praxiskenntnisse auch den Abschluss als “Associate” oder “Bachelor” für viele Auszubildende. Die TCC Mechatronic Kurse sind an das Ingenieursprogramm des Advanced Technology Centers angepasst und werden auch für den Abschluss als “Associate in Applied Science” anerkannt. So haben Highschool-Schüler die Möglichkeit, bereits vor ihrem Highschool-Abschluss schon ein Studienjahr anerkannt zu bekommen. ¦
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Left:The 2016 winning team members from Team MotoRobotics Inc. which built seven obstacle-avoiding robots: Joshua Bailey, Aniya Burnham, Kori, Lea, Miles Abernethy, Alex Plutchak, Claudio Cela, Mike Camp, and Whitney Pendleton, Assistant Coach at STIHL Inc. Top left: Teens experience modern manufacturing
Top, 2nd f. r.: Walter Weber, now retired, with his wife Elke in Virginia Beach.
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ith the goal of inspiring teens to pursue a career path in manufacturing, STIHL Inc., a leader in advanced manufacturing, recently hosted its fifth STIHL Manufacturing Techno-logy Summer Camp at its U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA. The free camp, developed in partnership with Dream It. Do It. Virginia., promotes careers in modern manufacturing by giving high school students hands-on experience in technology-based projects. This year during the four-day camp, 35 students were tasked with using STIHL components to build “Escape Bots,” which are obstacle-avoiding robots equipped with infrared sensors. They worked in teams to develop technical, production planning and budgeting skills to find the most efficient way to build their products.Activities included everything from time studies and soldering circuit boards to marketing products for sale. “The students demonstrated a passion for learning,” said Stephen Ballenger,VP of operations at STIHL Inc. “As manufacturing becomes more and more technology focused, we are pleased to help grow their interest.” On the final day, five teams competed to determine the best process to manufacture and assemble their robots. Each member of the winning team received a scholarship of $1,000 from the Virginia Industry Foundation.
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THINK BEYOND COLLEGE By Petra Schürmann
STIHL’S SUMMER CAMP GIVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO PROMISING CAREER PATHS The summer camp ties into STIHL’s more than 25-year old commitment to offering high school students an alternative to pursuing a college education.With tuitions rising, more and more families find it hard to send their children to college. On the other hand, in most cases a college degree is considered the general entry ticket to a decent professional career. In the late 1970s, STIHL Inc., short of workers who could build and service the machines that make its outdoor power tools, decided to implement an intensive 4-year apprentice program modeled after the successful dual concept of practical inhouse training and theoretical in-school lessons at its German mother company. Eventually, STIHL Inc. established its apprenticeship program in the U.S. in 1984. German World subscriber Walter Weber, a die & tool maker apprentice himself in 1959 at STIHL in Germany, was one of the STIHL employees in Virginia who helped shape the apprenticeship program at STIHL’s U.S. headquarters. Weber, who got his diploma as REFA Techniker and Industrial Engineering, would be in charge of the 8-week initial training, also dubbed “Walter’s boot camp,” where the new apprentices were introduced to the basics of the trade.“The students were very appreciative for what they learnt,” said Weber in a phone interview. “While universities usually pursue a diverse, broad approach, the specialized, technical skills needed in industry can be better adopted in
practice.” Unfortunately, the idea of apprenticeships was not very popular in the U.S. in those days. Often even high school guidance counselors were not aware of the alternative track their students could choose.(could delete the two sentences after the quote in my opinion) In the meantime, STIHL’s apprenticeship program is not only Virginia Commonwealth certified, but it is also the first program in Virginia to receive international recognition through the German Chamber of Commerce IHK designation. The apprentices receive training in a variety of skilled work such as tool & die manufacturing, CNC machinists, mechatronics and polymer molding. The four-year program provides handson practical skills, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees for many of the apprentices. The TCC Mechatronics courses are aligned with the Advanced Technology Center’s (ATC) Engineering Technology program and to the TCC’s Associate Degree Applied in Science. Therefore, students will have more than one year of study complete prior to high school graduation. ¦
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BMW i3 BALD MIT BLAULICHT: LAPD stockt Fuhrpark mit Elektroautos aus Bayern auf Der deutsche Autobauer BMW wird 100 Elektroautos vom Typ i3 an die Polizei von Los Angeles liefern, so berichtete die LA Times im Juli. Damit hätten die Münchner den kalifornischen Konkurrenten Tesla ausgestochen. Dieser Schritt mache „L.A. zum Anführer einer Bewegung in den USA zu grüneren und leiseren Fahrzeugen,” kommentierte Los Angeles’ Bürgermeister Eric Garcetti (Foto) auf Facebook. Der Zeitung sagte er, die Polizei habe einen Leasing Vertrag von drei Jahren mit BMW abgeschlossen, der es ermögliche, „flexibel auf Fortschritte in der Umwelttechnologie zu reagieren.” Die Behörde wolle die Autos aber nicht auf Streife nutzen, sondern nur für allgemeine Fahrten in der Stadt, hieß es im Bericht der LA Times.
BMW i3 WILL SOON JOIN THE U.S. POLICE FORCE THE LAPD grows its fleet of vehicles with electric cars from Bavaria The German car manufacturer BMW will deliver 100 electric cars of the i3 model to the Los Angeles Police Department, according to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. BMW won the bid against California-based competitor Tesla. “This step makes L.A. the leader of the U.S. movement toward greener and quieter vehicles,” remarked Los Angeles’ Mayor Eric Garcetti (Photo) on Facebook in regard to the decision. He told the Times that the police will lease the cars as part of a three-year leasing contract with BMW, which will allow “a flexible reaction to progress in environmental technology.” The authorities want to use the cars for general drives in the city, not to chase criminals or carry out patrols, according to the L.A. Times report.
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DIE SCHULTÜTE
WIE DER SCHULANFANG IN DEUTSCHLAND GEFEIERT WIRD Manche Kinder freuen sich darauf, andere haben eher Scheu. Doch er kommt unvermeidlich: Der erste Schultag. Ganz wichtig dabei: die Schultüte. Sie hat seit langem Tradition und ist für die Kinder in Deutschland stets ein wichtiger Teil des ersten Schultags. Sie ist ein Symbol des Übergangs - in der Regel gefüllt mit Leckereien, Spielzeug und Dingen, die man für die Schule gebrauchen kann. Erste Belege für die “Zuckertüte”, wie sie auch genannt wird, stammen aus dem späten 18. Jahrhundert. Die Einschulung ist ein Wendepunkt im Leben eines Kindes und einer Familie - und er wird in Deutschland besonders ausgiebig gefeiert. Volkskunde-Expertin Christiane Cantauw im Gespräch mit Deutsche Welle: DW: In Deutschland bekommt jedes Kind zur Einschulung eine Schultüte. Woher kommt dieser Brauch? Christine Cantauw: Es geht darum, dass man den Übergang von einem Status in einen anderen Status deutlich machen will. (..) Man will das durch ein Ritual hervorheben. DW: Seit wann gibt es dieses Ritual? CC: Älteste Quellenbelege gibt es für das ausgehende 18. Jahrhundert. Damals können wir nicht von irgendwelchen vorgefertigten Schultüten sprechen, sondern das waren meistens Spitztüten wie sie im Handel auch verwendet wurden, um Süßwaren zu verpacken. Erste Belege stammen aus Mitteldeutschland - Thüringen, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, vielleicht noch Rheinland-Pfalz. Die Schultüte selber ist allerdings kein Brauch, sondern ein Brauchelement und auf der anderen Seite 26
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auch Verpackung. Sie wird manchmal auch Berufsschülern oder Fachschülern geschenkt. Daran sieht man, dass es ein Zeichen für ein Neubeginn ist.
CC: Wie bei vielen Dingen hypertrophiert es. Es wird unglaublich viel Geld dafür ausgegeben. Für die Tüte selber werden 3 bis 40 Euro ausgegeben, für den Inhalt bis zu 100 Euro.
DW: Was befand sich in den Schultüten früher? CC: Darin befand sich eigentlich das, was heute zum Teil auch noch drin ist. Damals nannte man es “Zuckerzeug” - also Süßigkeiten. Heute hat man Süßigkeiten, etwas zum Spielen im weitesten Sinne und Schulsachen. Da wurden dann zum Beispiel zu Zeiten wirtschaftlicher Not oder während des Krieges Kartoffeln und Papier reingetan. Ich habe in einem Fall gelesen, dass ein Holzschuh unten reinkam. Daran sieht man, dass dieses Insigne des Schulanfängers so wichtig war, dass man nicht darauf verzichten wollte. DW: Deutschland geht es zurzeit relativ gut. Wie hat sich der Brauch in den letzten Jahren geändert?
DW: Es gibt zurzeit viele neue Flüchtlingskinder, die an deutsche Schulen kommen. Wenn die Eltern mit dem Brauch nicht vertraut sind, wie wird damit umgegangen? CC: In Leipzig ist es mir begegnet, dass Geld gesammelt wurde, um allen Kindern eine Tüte zukommen lassen zu können. “Aktion Zuckertüte” von der Leipziger Kinderstiftung. Das ist für alle Bürger in Leipzig, nicht nur für Flüchtlinge, sondern auch für die, die es sich nicht leisten können. Christiane Cantauw ist Geschäftsführerin der Volkskundlichen Kommission in Münster, Westfalen.
Das Interview führte Kate Müser für Deutsche Welle. www.dw.com
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THE KINDERCONE WHY GERMANS GIVE THEIR KIDS PAPER CONES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Starting elementary school is a big deal in Germany. It’s a rite of passage almost like graduation or a wedding. The most important part of every German child’s first day of school is the “Schultüte,” or “school cone.” Apparently the thought of attending school every day for the next 12-13 years has to be “sweetened” with candy and presents - a tradition that dates back to the late 18th century. Parents fill the cones, either homemade or purchased, with treats, school supplies and small gifts. The first day of first-grade is a turning point in the life of every German child - and family. Elementary schools in Germany begin for most children when they turn six years old and start with first grade, not with kindergarten or pre-K, so there’s a clean break between daycare and the 10 or 12 years of education in school that follow.
Young boy in a sailor suit. Germany, 1897.
In this issue’s “Test Your German” quiz, you’ll learn about rituals that are associated with starting elementary school. By far the most important is the so-called “Schultüte,” literally: “school cone.” Folklore expert Christiane Cantauw told the German TV station Deutsche Welle in an interview why the cone tradition began. DW: Is the thought of starting school so foreboding for Germans that they have to console themselves with gifts like the Schultüte - a paper cone full of sweets and presents? Christiane Cantauw: That's a good question, but it's rather about making clear that a child's status is changing. This transition is associated with many changes for the child and for the family and that's what people want to emphasize with the ritual. DW: Can you explain when the school cone tradition began and why? CC: The first written references date back to the late 18th century. At that time, there were no pre-made cones. Instead, people used the paper cones that were used in shops to wrap up sweets. The early references come from what is now central Germany in the regions of Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and perhaps also Rhineland-Palatinate. The cone itself is not a tradition, it's an element used in a tradition and it's also simply packaging. It's sometimes also presented to young adults starting vocational school as well. This shows that it's seen as a symbol for a new beginning. DW: What was put in the early school cones?
CC: Back then, usually the same things that are put in the cones today. Then it was called "Zuckerzeug" - literally "sugar stuff," or basically candy. Today, you'll find sweets, things to play with and school supplies. The school cone is really just a container, which means you can't look inside of it. That means that if I'm financially not in a position to fill up the cone with presents, I can fill it out with extras. So people threw in potatoes or paper when times were economically tough. In one instance, I read that a wooden shoe was put in the bottom of the cone. But we can see that this symbol for beginning school was so important that no one wanted to do without it. Economically speaking, Germany is doing relatively well right now. How has the school cone tradition changed over the past few years? As with many things, it's been exaggerated. People spend an incredible amount of money on it. For the cone alone, they spend between 3 and 40 euros ($3.40-45.30), for the content up to 100 euros ($110). DW: There are currently many refugee children in Germany who are also starting first grade. If the parents are unfamiliar with the tradition, the children stick out in their class. How are people dealing with that?
CC: I saw that in Leipzig money was being collected so that all the children could receive school cones. The project is called Aktion Zuckertüte and is sponsored by the Leipzig Children's Foundation. It's for all residents in Leipzig who cannot afford the tradition, not just for refugees. Christiane Cantauw is the director of the Folkloristic Commission in Münster, Westphalia.
Text & Interview: Karen Müser for Deutsche Welle
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Test Your German
Kids’ Quiz Kinderrätsel
BY DR. CECILIA CLOUGHLY
Welche Olympische Sportarten verbergen sich hinter dem folgenden Buchstabenwirrwarr?
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A Little Help with Kinderrätsel The words we are looking for in Kinderrätsel are: Fechten (Fencing) Fußball (Soccer) Leichtathletik (Track and Field) Radsport (Bicycling)
with German World’s Lückentext-Quiz BY DR. CECILIA CLOUGHLY Please read the text aloud first and then start filling in the gaps with the right answer. The words with asterisks (*) are translated beneath the text. You’ll find the test solution on page 50.
Der Erste Schultag in Deutschland uDie (1) _______________ Kinder in Deutschland sind sechs Jahre alt, wenn sie im August oder September (2) _______ Schule kommen, je nach Bundesland. Viele haben die Jahre zuvor bereits (3) _____________ verbracht* und kennen das Leben in der Gruppe. Die Schule aber bedeutet sowohl für die Kinder (4) _______ für die Eltern einen neuen Lebensabschnitt*.
uVor dem ersten Schultag (5) __________ jeder Erstklässler einen neuen Schulranzen*. Aber auch Schulrucksäcke* werden immer beliebter. Wichtig für die Kinder sind Muster* und Farbe. Die Auswahl ist riesig*: Bei den Jungen liegt in diesem Jahr Star Wars im Trend, Superman ist ein Dauerbrenner*. Der neue Schulranzen muss dann mit allen möglichen Utensilien* wie Stifte, Mappen und Lineale* gefüllt werden. Auch wichtig ist die Brotdose für ein zweites (6) _____________ zwischendurch.
uDer erste Schultag beginnt in der Regel mit einer Einschulungsfeier*, zu der neben den Kindern auch Eltern,Verwandtschaft und Paten* eingeladen werden. Bei der Zeremonie (7) ___________ die neuen Schüler begrüßt und willkommen geheißen. Den Erstklässlern werden ihre neuen Klassenzimmer gezeigt. uNach der offiziellen Zeremonie feiern die meisten Familien dann auch noch (8) _____________. Großeltern,Verwandte, Paten und Freunde werden eingeladen, oft (9) _____________ Kaffee und Kuchen und viele Küsschen für das neu eingeschulte Kind. Und ganz wichtig: Die Schultüte* wird ausgepackt!
uAm nächsten Tag ist es dann soweit: Der ganz normale Unterricht (10) _____________ - für die nächsten 12 oder 13 Jahre. Jetzt heißt es lesen, rechnen und schreiben lernen. Text: Kate Müser/www.dw.com Nachdruck mit freundlicher Genehmigung* von Deutsche Welle, Bonn, Germany. www.dw.com
*verbracht—spent time; *Lebensabschnitt—life stage; *Schulranzen—schoolbag; *Schulrucksäcke—school backpacks; *Muster—patterns; *riesig—huge; *Dauerbrenner—long-time runner (all-time favorite); *Utensilien— implements; *Lineale—ruler; *Einschulungsfeier—enrollment ceremony; *Paten— godparents; *Schultüte—traditional large cone-shaped paper or cardboard bags filled with treats; *Genehmigung—permission
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6) a. Mittagessen; b. Abendessen; c. Frühstück 7) a. werden; b. sind; c. wird 8) a. nach Hause; b. im Hause; c. zu Hause 9) a. es gibt; b. gibt es; c. bekommt 10) a. beginnen; b. anfängt; c. beginnt
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In Memoriam August 2, 1925* - September 2, 2016† Margrit Biever Mondavi
Sport Chalet Closed all 47 Stores The retail chain founded by German immigrant Norbert Olberz in 1959 no longer exists
Norbert Olberz
It is a true pioneer story with a very humble beginning. On the first day of April in 1959, Norbert Olberz wrote a $2,500 check to Milo Svoboda, the original owner of Sport Chalet in La Cañada that had only been open for four months, according to the Valley Sun interview with Olberz in 2002. The transaction took place just over a month after Norbert and Irene Olberz had exchanged wedding vows in Oregon, following a whirlwind courtship between the two German immigrants. Their honeymoon had consisted of visiting places in Idaho and along the West Coast in search of the perfect fit. “At the same time, Irene got a job at the local Bank of America,” Norbert Olberz, who passed away in 2011, told GW in 2004. “We went and bought a couple of rollaway beds and moved into the back of the store, which was the ski repair shop.” A former baker, Olberz said he learned the sporting goods business by listening to customers,
will be deeply missed in California and around the world. German World had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Biever Mondavi in 2005, prompting us to feature her and her daughter Annie on one of the German World covers in 2005. Margrit Biever Mondavi died of stomach cancer and is survived by her three children Philip, Annie, and Phoebe. Text: Alexa Z. Constantine
Margrit and Robert Mondavi at their winery.
Born in Appenzell, Switzerland on August 2,1925, Margrit Kellenberger grew up overlooking the Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton Ticino. She moved to the U.S. with her first husband, Capt. Philip Biever, shortly after WWII. Residing first in North Dakota, the Bievers moved to Napa Valley, California in 1960. Margrit Biever joined Robert Mondavi Winery in 1967 as Public Relations Director. She fell in love with Robert G. Mondavi, one of the most prominent wine growers in California at that time, and later married him in 1980. The Mondavis were among pioneering Napa Valley producers who helped turn the agricultural area northeast of San Francisco into a world-renowned wine-growing region. Margrit Biever Mondavi eventually became the winery’s vice president of cultural affairs and had the dream of combining wine with fine art, music, and food.
Biever Mondavi founded the winery’s Summer Music Festival in 1969 as a benefit for the local symphony. Over the years, the music festival has drawn performers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. Margrit Biever Mondavi also introduced cooking classes that evolved into a “Great Chefs” series at the winery.“Like painting and music, wine and food speak to the heart,” she said, according to the winery statement. “By honoring the world of the senses, of memory and emotions, the rites of the table express our humanity.” In 1997, Margrit and her husband issued a challenge grant of $2.2 million to spur the reconstruction of the Napa Valley Opera House in Napa. In 2001, Margrit and Robert also made a substantial personal gift to the University of California at Davis to establish the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science and to launch the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, which opened in October 2002. Additionally the couple continued to support the Oxbow School, an institution that gives grants to art students in their junior year of high school. Together with her daughter Annie Roberts, who is a professional chef, Biever Mondavi published the cookbook Annie and Margrit: Recipes and Stories from the Robert Mondavi Kitchen in 2003, which won many accolades in the gourmet scene. Margrit Biever Mondavi was certainly a veritable grand dame of wine and culture and
skiers, friends and suppliers. “They taught me all about the business,” he said. When the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley brought more skiing enthusiasts into the local shop, the couple realized there was a need for more space. That’s when they purchased a block of five stores from their landlord. In 1974, Olberz purchased another building in La Cañada and one in Huntington Beach in 1981. The chain began to grow. In 1992, the company went public to help fund expansion. Nine years later, the chain’s first out-of-state store in Nevada opened. In late 2005, Sport Chalet expanded into Arizona. Sport Chalet struggled in its final decade. In 2014 it was sold for $17 million to Vestis Retail Group, which absorbed $50 million in debts and announced the closing of all 47 Sport Chalet stores. It’s unclear what’s become of the motivational signs that once hung near Norbert Olberz’ desk: “The greatest risk is not taking one” and “Quit talking about a problem that can’t be fixed by talking.” Fortunately, he did not live to see his hand-made imperium go down. It still remains a remarkable journey of a simple German baker who came to California and headed for almost two decades one of the leading sports goods chains on the West Coast. Text: Petra Schuermann www.german-world.com FALLFALL 20162015 WWW.GERMAN-WORLD.COM
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It’s does not have to be always about beer ... Es muss nicht immer Bier sein ... Discover the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Vintage Reserve 1952 by Asbach
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sbach first presented the limited special edition “Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Vintage Reserve 1952” to mark its 120th anniversary in 2012.This selected rarity pays homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, recalling a visit by the poet to Asbach’s home town on August 15, 1814. Goethe stopped in Rüdesheim after “hours of pleasure-riding” in a horse-drawn carriage along the romantic Rhine. The unique distillate Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Vintage Reserve 1952 was created at the Asbach distillery in Rüdesheim: it is based on a
select white wine of 1951 vintage which master distiller Oswald Rösel distilled in July 1952 using the traditional craft process of double distillation in copper stills. The distillate was left to age for six decades - initially in small casks made of fine Limousin oak. It then developed its incomparable bouquet in larger casks made of German oak in the Asbach Treasure Trove. The result: Spicy, aromatic notes blend with mature, wine-like tones as well as with the fine oak.With an alcohol content of 41.8 % vol. the unique distillate is to be enjoyed responsibly.
The limited edition runs to just 900 exclusive, stylishly crafted carafes (1.0 litres each). Each carafe features a unique bottle and cask number as well as an individual certificate of authenti-city. It is offered in a special box made of wood from the Bavarian Forest. Retail price: $3,000. Available at Duggans Distillers www.duggansdist.com
Enjoy a New Cocktail This Season
Honey Cider Martini
1.5 oz Schonauer Apfel Liqueur .5 oz Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur | 2 oz apple cider 1 dash lemon juice | 1 dash bitters Shake all ingredients and pour in martini glass. Optional – top off with Prosecco. Garnish with an apple chip.
German Hot Toddy 2 oz. Bärenjäger Honey Bourbon Fill with freshly brewed black tea Pour ingredients into a glass mug and garnish with a lemon wedge. Bärenjäger Honey Bourbon and Liqueur is available from Niche Imports Co. www.ourniche.com
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Witt & Wittig Highlighted By Petra Schürmann
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59 th Steuben Parade
Grand Marshals Ambassador Peter Wittig and Olympic Champion Katarina Witt made the Steuben Parade Weekend “An Affair to Remember” Individuals and groups from all over the U.S. and 13 groups from Germany traveled to Manhattan’s 5th Avenue for the 59th Annual Steuben Parade on September 17.
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Since its inception 59 years ago, the parade has been a celebration of the diversity of German culture.
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GERMANY IN Presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions in association with Arts & Entertainment Productions
EDITOR’S PICK
FALL EVENTS Boston September 30, 2016 9AM – 2PM
Mozart Requiem & Bach Magnificat A unique performance of timeless masterpieces
CAREER DAY How German can help your professional advancement The Goethe-Institut, together with its partners, showcases excellent opportunities for German speakers in Germany.The info day will be about studying in Germany, scholarships and exchange programs. Explore options for career paths and professional training. As a special guest we welcome Dyko, who will discuss working and living in German and will perform some of his songs. DYKO is the Australian artist John Barrie Dyke. He grew up in Australia and lives between Berlin, Turkey and his home town Melbourne. Panel discussion with DYKO from 10 AM – 10.30 AM and 12.30 PM to 1 PM Location: Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Street, Boston MA Information: www.bergencountyhistory.org
The finest German tradition KlangVerwaltung Orchestra & Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern Chorus Enoch zu Guttenberg, conductor
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New York October 6, 2016 6PM – 7:30PM & October 11, 2016 6PM
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Oratorio Performance by Der Kleine Chor Burgdorf “No Ordinary Men” is the title of Elisabeth Sifton and Fritz Stern’s book on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Hans von Dohnanyi, the resisters against Hitler in Church and State killed by the Nazi regime only shortly before its collapse in 1945. In her review of the book in the Library Journal, Barbara Hoffert comments: “A story that needs to be heard” – a story that can be heard in an oratorio on Dietrich Bonhoeffer´s life, theology and ethics performed by speaker, choir, and instrumentalists. The oratorio was composed by the Matthias Nagel, a German musician, and the libretto was written by Dieter Stork based on Bonhoeffer´s works. Spoken word is presented in English while the choir sings in German.The performing artists are a choir and instrumentalists from Burgdorf (close to Hannover, Germany), who have made it their mission to promote Dietrich Bonhoeffer´s legacy beyond academia in the 21st century. Location: James Memorial Chapel, 3041 Broadway, New York (Oct 6) Information: Consulate General of Germany, 871 UN Plaza, New York (Oct 11)
EXHIBITION: 2000 MILES: Divided Land, Common Humanity Inspired by and organized in cooperation with the Mexican Cultural Institute. This exhibition aims to contribute to the Goethe-Institut’s ongoing conversation about walls, borders and people. Until recently, the idea of separating territories and peoples via manmade borders seemed an outdated relic from the past. Recent political developments, however, including the creation of new barriers at the European Union’s borders, have made such barriers a topic of heated debate once again. Germany’s own past in this regard serves as inspiration for two German artists, Daniel Schwarz, resident in L.A., and Stefan Falke, making his home in New York, who take a close look at the cultural and social commonalities on the two sides of the U.S.-Mexican border. – Don’t miss the related show by the Mexican Cultural Institute entitled Delimitations
Location: Goethe-Institut, 1990 K St. NW, Suite 03, Washington DC Information: www.goethe.de/washingtondc
EXHIBITION: ANNE NEUKAMP – ROLLADEN 2016 Neukamp’s outdoor painting articulates ambiguously shifting modes in communication. Curated by Nina Tabassomi. Location: Ludlow38, 38 Ludlow Street, New York NY 10002 Information: 212 228 6848, ludlow38@newyork.goethe.org, www.ludlow38.org
GERMANY IN ONGOING EVENTS MOMMY MONDAYS MANHATTAN Every (usually) 1st Monday of the month it’s Cocktail time for Moms in Manhattan! Join us for our casual get-togethers in different neighborhoods all around Manhattan. Information and registration: www.citykinder.org RSVP is required!!! Exact address will be sent to all registrants. +++++ Want to host your own Mommy Monday in your hood? Send email to Gabi Hegan at info@ citykinder.org to help you set it up!
October 24 – 26, 2016
A “MAGNIFICAT!” EVENING WITH BACH AND MOZART! Join maestro Enoch zu Guttenberg as he leads Germany’s KlangVerwaltung Orchestra and Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern Chorus. Comprised of musicians from leading European symphonies and opera orchestras and internationally acclaimed soloists and chamber music ensembles, these award-winning groups will perform Bach’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Requiem. Locations: Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, New York, NY on Oct 24, 2016 at 8PM Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA on Oct 25, 2016 at 8 PM Symphony Hall, Boston, MA on Oct 26, 2016 at 8PM Information and tickets: www.attilaglatzconcerts.com/klangverwaltung
MOMMY MONDAYS BROOKLYN Every 3rd Monday of the months it’s Cocktail time for Moms in Brooklyn! This is a great way for newcomers and German moms in general to make new friends. Information and registration: www.citykinder.org RSVP is required!!! Exact address will be sent to all registrants.
EXHIBITION AT DEUTSCHES HAUS IN NEW YORK:“LITTLE MISS LIBERTY CROSSING THE DELAWARE” BY REGINA BAUMHAUER Deutsches Haus at NYU presents Little Miss Liberty Crossing the Delaware, an exhibition by the painter Regina Baumhauer. Location: Deutsches Haus at NYU, 42 Washington Mews, New York Information: DeutschesHausAsNYU.edu
September 25, 2016 1PM – 5PM September 2016 BARONFEST 25, A Birthday Celebration of 1PM – 5PM Major General Baron von Steuben at his
BARONFEST Jersey Estate A Birthday Celebration of Major General Baron von Steuben at his Jersey EstateBeer Garden, music by the Long Picket-fence Hill String Band, illustrated talk on Steuben at 2:30 pm. Mott’s Artillery will be on the field with a cannon.
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Amerikaner fordern deutsche Bierbrauer heraus ERSTE AMERIKANISCH BRAUEREI IN BERLIN ERÖFFNET
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usgerechnet mit amerikanischem Bier will Greg Koch aus Kalifornien in Deutschland durchstarten. Der 51-Jährige mit dichtem Rauschebart experimentiert in seiner Heimat San Diego mit Kaffee- und Schokoladenaromen. Dafür hat Koch in den vergangenen vier Jahren rund 130 mögliche Standorte in neun Ländern von Italien bis Estland besichtigt. Doch die Wahl fiel schließlich auf Berlin: Hier baut er mit seiner Firma “Stone Brewing” eine eigene Brauerei in Berlin. Es ist die erste europäische Niederlassung eines US-Craft-Bier-Brauers überhaupt. Berlin hat längst Ruf als Hauptstadt der Existenzgründer erworben. Nirgendwo in Deutschland gibt es mehr Unternehmer- und Gründergeist: Seit 2011 belegt die Hauptstadt im jährlichen Ranking der Forscher des Bonner Instituts für Mittelstandsforschung (IfM) vor Hamburg den Spitzenplatz. Berlin hat die besten Voraussetzungen, sich auch zur führenden Gründermetropole in Europa zu entwickeln und wird in Start-up Szene schon “Silicon Alley” genannt. Berlin ist sehr zentral gelegen und es hat sich eine StartupKultur entwickelt, in denen hauptsächlich Englisch gesprochen wird – ein großer Pluspunkt für die deutsche Hauptstadt. “Das Problem mit dem deutschen Biermarkt ist, dass es nicht viel Auswahl gibt. Hier wird vor allem industrielles Pils verkauft. Da sehen wir mit unserem Bier unsere Chance,” so Koch. Er fügt allerdings auch hinzu, dass einige Leute sicherlich 34
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sein Bier nicht probieren wollen, da es amerikanisch ist. Die Deutschen hätten allgemein keine hohe Meinung von amerikanischem Bier und bisher auch wenig Kenntnis von den sehr verschiedenartigen Biersorten, die amerikanische, experimentierfreudige Kleinbrauer produzieren. Die Zeitung “Der Berliner Kurier” nannte Koch sogar den “Bier-Jesus aus Amerika”, der sich daran macht, die langweilige deutsche Bierindustrie aufzumischen. Der Trend zum handgebrauten Bier, bzw. auf Neu-Deutsch zum Craft-Bier, startete in den USA vor ca. 20 Jahren und Greg Koch war einer der Pioniere. Als absoluter Bierfanatiker, wie er sich selbst nennt, gründete er in den 90er Jahren mit seinem Partner Steve Wagner die Stone Brewing Company in Kalifornien. Heute ist es die zehntgrößte Craft-Bier-Brauerei in den USA mit einem jährlichen Gesamtumsatz von 130 Mio. US Dollar. Und Amerikaner dieses Bier mögen, werden es auch die Deutschen tun, dachte sich Greg Koch. Um dies zu beweisen, investierte er 25 Millionen US Dollar in ein altes Berliner Gaswerk und baut es in eine Brauerei um. Kochs Vision für diese Anlage ist ein Anwesen mit Garten, Terrasse und einem Restaurant für 800 Personen - ähnlich wie sein erfolgreicher Gastronomiebetrieb von Stone Brewery in San Diego. Um das zu schaffen muss Koch es mit der der alteingesessenen deutschen Brauerei industrie aufnehmen, die 2013 fast 10 Milliarden Bier
produzierte und ihr Produkt überall im Land preiswert umsetzte. Koch ist sich darüber im Klaren, dass viele Leute sein Unterfangen mit Skepsis betrachten. Andereseits spezialisieren sich Szene-Bars so wie Vagabund in Berlin auf Craft-Bier und ziehen damit junge Leute an, die hochwertige SpezialBiere bevorzugen, während die offiziellen Verbraucher-Statistiken in Deutschland zeigen, dass der Verkauf der gängigen deutschen Markenbiere eher rückläufig ist. Bei Craft-Bieren werden ungewöhnliche Zutaten beigegeben, so wie Zimt, Muskatnuss, Pfeffer und Schokolade, wodurch eine große Vielfalt an Biersorten entsteht. Für einige der großen Bierbrauereien, die sich strikt an das 500 Jahre alte Reinheitsgebot Deutschlands halten, das besagt, dass ein Getränk sich nur “Bier” nennen darf, wenn ausschließlich Hopfen, Malz, Hefe und Wasser zur Herstellung verwendet wurden, ist das ein absoluter Frevel. Trotzallem verzeichnet Deutschland in den letzten zehn Jahren einen Anstieg von 30 Prozent im Bereich Craft-Bier-Brauen Doch wie auch immer man es betrachtet, Greg Koch riskiert Millionen von Dollar. Es geht um mehr als nur um ein Geschäft. “ Glücklicherweise,” so Greg Koch in einem Interview mit CBS, “bin ich mit einem sehr unrealistischem Unternehmer-Gen gesegnet. Ich habe eine Vision für eine neue Unternehmung und ich bin davon überzeugt, dass andere Leute diese Vision auch mögen werden.” ¥
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f all things to launch onto an unsuspecting public in Germany, Greg Koch picked American beer. A 51-year-old Californian with an impressive beard, Koch has been experimenting with coffee and chocolate flavorings in his hometown San Diego. Koch spent the last four years looking at 130 different locations in nine countries, ranging from Iceland to Italy. But he opted for Berlin in the end, where his company “Stone Brewing” is setting up its own brewery. It’s the first ever European subsidiary of a US craft brewer. Berlin has established a reputation as Germany’s entrepreneurs’ capital – also dubbed “Silicon Alley” in the start-up scene. It’s seen the highest number of start-ups in the country, ahead of Hamburg, since 2011, according to data from the Bonn Institute for the Study of Small and Mid-size Firms (IfM). Berlin is well-suited to becoming a leading startup metropolis in Europe. It’s already Europe’s number two investment destination after London, according to consultants EY.Additionally, the cost of living and the rent are relatively low compared to other European cities and it is centrally located. The fact that English is now the lingua franca also works in the German capital’s favor. “The challenge with the German beer market is there’s not much choice. It’s full of industrial Pils,” Koch said, adding that many people don’t want to try his beer because it’s American. Germans have a rather low opinion of industrially pro-
duced American beer, and - so far - an underdeveloped awareness of the very different, far more flavorful beers made by American craft brewers - cool, bold, and experimental. The Berliner Kurier newspaper even cast Koch as an American beer “savior” come to shake up a boring German beer scene. Craft beer took off in the U.S. about 20 years ago, and Koch was one of its pioneers. A selfconfessed beer geek, Koch co-founded the California-based Stone Brewing company in the late ‘90s with his partner, Steve Wagner.” It’s now the 10th largest craft brewery in the U.S., with annual sales of over $130 million. If Americans loved these beers, Koch thought, so would Germans. And to prove it, he spent $25 million last year on an old Berlin gasworks, which he’s making into a brewery. Koch’s grand vision for this space also includes gardens and an 800-seat restaurant, based on Stone’s runaway success operation in San Diego. To get there, Koch is going up against the traditional German brewing industry, which in 2013 made almost 2.5 billion gallons of beer - sold widely and cheaply. So he knows there will be skeptics. On the other hand, trendy bars like Vagabund in Berlin specialize in craft beer, and they’re drawing young drinkers looking for premium brews while the government’s own figures show sales of
industrial beers have trended downward for a decade. Craft brewers get a wide variety of beers by adding all kinds of exotic ingredients: cinnamon, nutmeg, hacia pepper and chocolate. That’s sacrilege to some big industrial brewers who stick to the 500-year old German Purity Law ruling that anything labeled “beer” in Germany has to be only hops, malt, yeast and water. Nevertheless, Germany has seen a 30 percent increase in craft brewing in the last decade. But no matter how you look at it, Greg Koch is taking a multi-million-dollar gamble. This is about much more than business. “Fortunately, I am blessed with that unrealistically entrepreneurial gene,” said Koch in an interview with CBS.“I see a vision for something and I believe that other people will like this vision, too.” ¥ Source: DW.com / CBS.com
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The Greatest Can’t travel to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don’t worry! We got you covered! German-American restaurants, clubs and organizations make sure that you get your fill of Bavarian fun this fall! FLORIDA Sept 20 – Oct 9 | Coral Gables Oktoberfest Go compete in a yodeling or bratwurst-eating contest! Enter the raffle and win an acoustic guitar signed by all the musicians performing at Oktoberfest! Fritz & Franz Bierhaus Plaza, 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.bierhaus.cc/oktoberfest-about.php
Oct 7, 8, 9 & Oct 14, 15, 16 | Oktoberfest in Lake Worth The Club’s Oktoberfest features authentic German meals, beer and brat booths, a biergarten, and family-friendly fun! Continuous live entertainment provided by two bands from the Munich Oktoberfest! Location: The American German Club - 5111 Lantana Road - Lake Worth, FL 33463 www.americangermanclub.org/oktoberfest
Oct 15, 1 PM– 11 PM | Las Olas Oktoberfest Sample authentic German beer, listen to live music, and compete in the Stein Hoisting Contest! Location: 32 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.octoberfestlasolas.com
Oct 21, 22, 23 & Oct 28, 29, 30 | Cape Coral Oktoberfest This is THE event for fun, good food, freshly poured domestic and German beer, live music on several stages, laughter, and dancing! Don’t miss out on the music of the Bodenseeperlen and the Aichers from Germany! www.capecoraloktoberfest.com
ILLINOIS Sept. 28 – Oct. 30 | Chicago Brauhaus Oktoberfest Non-stop entertainment featuring the Chicago Brauhaus Oktoberfest Band! Compete in their yodeling contests and win prizes! Location: Chicago Brauhaus, 4732 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 www.chicagobrauhaus.com/index.php
MINNESOTA Oct 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 | New Ulm Oktoberfest The 35th Annual Oktoberfest is held in 4 locations in New Ulm this year! The locations include Best Western Plus, Downtown New Ulm, Morgan Creek Vineyards, and Schell’s Brewery! Enjoy different traditional bands at each Oktoberfest location! Location: Best Western Plus New Ulm, 2101 South Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073 www.newulmoktoberfest.com – 1-507-359-2941
MICHIGAN Sep 15 – 18 | Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Good food, drinks, live music, wiener dog races, Schuhplattlers, souvenirs, and so much more. | www.frankenmuth.org/calendar/frankenmuth-oktoberfest-2016/
OHIO Sep 23 – 25 | Festival: Columbus Oktoberfest Three 100-year-old historic covered pavilions provide the perfect backdrop for lots of polkas! Don’t miss out on the Miss Oktoberfest competition and the four-mile run on the 23rd! Location: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, www.columbusoktoberfest.com
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Sept. 16-18 | Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Oct. 22 | Austoberfest in Austin
The second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the world, the first being the original in Munich, Germany! Location: Second and Third Streets, between Walnut and Elm Streets, Downtown Cincinnati | www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/
Come enjoy German-style sausage, lots of bier, contest stage, bowling & live music. Tickets include unlimited German-style sausage and sides from some of Central Texas’ best meat purveyors! Location: 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 | www.austoberfest.com/
TENNESSEE Oct 7 & 8 | Crossville Oktoberfest The Knights of Crossville present the Crossville Oktoberfest! Enjoy continuous live music by the Rheingold, Bavarian Echo, and Frank Moravcik bands! www.crossvilleoktoberfest.com
TEXAS Sept. 24 | Oktoberfest Houston Put on your Lederhosen and Dirndls! Come enjoy a variety of German beers and the best polka music in Texas! Location: 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 www.oktoberfesthouston.com/
Sept 30 & Oct. 1 & 2 | Oktoberfest Fredericksburg Oompah at its best! Enjoy live German music, food and drink, artisans, children’s area and fun for the whole family! Location: 100 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 www.oktoberfestinfbg.com - 830-997-4810
Nov. 4-13 | Wurstfest in New Braunfels Wurstfest: the best ten days in sausage history! Come enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan and domestic beer, special events and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style entertainment! Location: 120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | www.wurstfest.com/
WISCONSIN Sep 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30 – Oct 1 | Oktoberfest Milwaukee Continuous entertainment from 5 p.m. on Friday to 1 p.m. on Saturday, including traditional German brass bands, Schuhplattler folk dancing, singing, yodeling, sing-alongs and dancing for everyone! Location: Heidelberg Park , The Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI 53217 | www.oktoberfestmilwaukee.com
Sep 29 - Oct 2 | Oktoberfest La Crosse Don’t miss out on the 56th Annual La Crosse Oktoberfest! There will be a Craft Beer Night, a Miss Oktoberfest pageant, and a Festmeister Ball! Southside Festgrounds: La Crosse St. and 2nd St. North, La Crosse, Wisconsin Northside Festgrounds: 1130 Copeland Park Dr., La Crosse, WI www.oktoberfestusa.com - 1-608-784-3378
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The Greatest Oktoberfests in North America 2016 Compiled by Alexa Z. Constantine Can’t travel to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don’t worry! We got you covered! German-American restaurants, clubs and organizations make sure that you get your fill of Bavarian fun this fall! ARIZONA Oct 8th from 11am - 10pm | Old World Oktoberfest & Rocktoberfest The focus of the Old World Oktoberfest in the park is to celebrate theGerman heritage and culture with the traditional “Gemuetlichkeit” over hearty Oktoberfest fair and libations accompanied by the “Die Echten Waldbuam” German polka band playing dance music for all ages. Alphorn Blowing, Stein Holding, Dance, and Best Dress Contests as well as a colorful, creative, and exciting Kinder Village & Youth Carnival will provide an atmosphere of authentic European flair. Admission for adults is $5. (Young adults under 21, youth, and kids are free!). Location: Centennial Plaza Park, Peoria, AZ Information: www.ac4gc.org | 1-480-332-2036
CALIFORNIA Sep 9 – Oct 29 | Alpine Village Oktoberfest, Torrance Alpine Village is the home of the oldest and largest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California. Don’t miss Craftoberfest on September 18th! Location: 833 W Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90502 www.alpinevillagecenter.com/oktoberfest/
Sep 10 – Oct 29 | Oktoberfest Big Bear Lake The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 46 years of German fun this year! A true German celebration, this year’s Oktoberfest features three bands directly from Germany! Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | www.bigbearevents.com/oktoberfest/
Sep 11 – Oct 30 | Oktoberfest at Old World Village Huntington Beach Old World Huntington Beach has been host of Orange County’s Biggest Party since 1977! Enjoy the “Best Bratwurst” in California, imported German beers, German Bands straight from Germany, an army of beautiful shot girls, and more! Location: Old World German Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 www.oldworld.ws/oktoberfest-orange-county.html
Sep 16 – Oct 30 | Oktoberfest at the Phoenix Club, Anaheim Bring your own stein and enjoy live music provided by the Allgäu Yetis and the Odenwälder Dirndljäger bands! Children can come enjoy pony rides and fun activities throughout the day! Location: The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, California 92806 www.thephoenixclub.com/oktoberfest/
Sep 23-25 | Oktoberfest-By-the-Bay, San Francisco Oktoberfest-By-The-Bay is one of the Top 10 best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in the USA! Headlining the stage will be the world renowned, 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band! Location: Pier 48, San Francisco, California 94158 www.oktoberfestbythebay.com | 1-888-746-7522
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Oktoberfest Time – Pretzel Time The Art of the Right Twist
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What characterizes the perfect Bavarian pretzel? “A light, fluffy middle in the inside and a cracked, mahogany-colored crust on the outside.” – Claudia Hillmeier, co-founder of Prop & Peller Pretzels
“IN BAVARIA, PRETZELS ARE THE HOLY GRAIL OF BAKED GOODS,” EXPLAINS BAVARIAN NATIVE CLAUDIA HILLMEIER, THE POWERHOUSE BEHIND BC INTERNATIONAL AND CO-FOUNDER OF PROP & PELLER PRETZELS. “BAVARIANS TAKE THEM AS SERIOUSLY AS THEIR
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nd it was with the same seriousness that Claudia started her own pretzel impor-ting business, first under the label Bavarian Angel, later as BC International Trading, an import company located in Las Vegas, Nevada, that carries Prop & Peller Pretzels as one of their exclusive labels. Claudia Hillmeier’s passion for pretzels began when she was young. Growing up in the pretzel capital of the world, she understood the tradition and craftsmanship that results in a one-of-akind Bavarian pretzel.What she didn’t understand – as she traveled the world together with her father – was why she couldn’t find that same authentic taste anywhere outside of Bavaria.
BEER.” Fueled by her fondness for pretzels and the U.S., as well as her passion for flying, Claudia went on to launch Prop & Peller Pretzels and sought out the legendary Oswald Piller, the most renowned pretzel baker in all of Bavaria. The business all started very modestly about 10 years ago with one container, delivering Bavarian pretzels to Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas. After years of hard work, Claudia’s ultimate dream finally came true: nowadays her company has several cold-storage warehouses in the U.S.A. and containers filled with pretzels arriving weekly from Munich to Los Angeles and Miami. She also started pretzel production at plants in Miami and Atlanta in order to meet the ever-growing demand. In 2016, her company distributes millions of pretzels per year to distributors, restaurants, events and grocery chains, in 45 U.S. states. The company added other products, too, including strudels, pretzel sandwich rolls, pretzel bites and burger buns. Starting in late 2016, the
nationwide chain Sprouts will carry some of Prop & Peller pro-ducts under its own label. Claudia is very proud that all the products that her company offers are crafted from the highest-quality dough, made from the finest ingredients, while avoiding preservatives or any type of chemicals. Once the proprietary ingredients are mixed together, each pretzel is handcrafted and individually twisted, followed by a four-hour long, meticulous baking process that results in a one-of-a-kind authentic Bavarian pretzel. Prop & Peller pretzels now give Americans the chance to ditch the cardboard-consistency pretzels of their past and to discover the rich flavor and texture only found in an authentic Bavarian pretzel. Claudia’s recipe for success? “We are driven by passion, not just profit,” she says. “We truly find joy in what we do.” ¦
130 Years of Erdinger Beer: Werner Brombach – A Brewer with Body and Soul
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or the first time, a new German TV commercial for Erdinger Beer will feature the brewer. For over 50 years,Werner Brombach has been in charge at Erdinger, and he spent 40 of those years as the owner of the brewery.“Erdinger is my life,” he said. Until now, Brombach has left the role in front of the camera up to others. For the 130th anniversary of this private brewery, Brombach agreed to make an appearance in the new commercial, toasting to a circle of employees of the brewery. “We all sit in the same boat,” explains Brombach, “and we all row together in one direction. Only a real team can successfully build a brand such as Erdinger and enforce its place in the beer market.” ¦ For more information visit www.erdinger.de
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Can’t travel to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don’t worry! We got you covered! German-American restaurants, clubs and organizations make sure that you get your fill of Bavarian fun this fall!
DELAWARE Sep 16-18 | Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest Don’t miss out on the Opening Parade featuring the Muenchner Kindl! Amusement rides and games ensure fun for the whole family! Location: 49 Salem Church Rd.,Newark, DE 19713 www.delawaresaengerbund.org
MASSACHUSETTS Sept 30 and Oct 1 | Harpoon Oktoberfest in Boston Admission includes a free souvenir pint glass! Make sure to attend the Pre-Octoberfest Yoga and Dance Party on Thursday, Sept. 29! Location: 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 www.harpoonbrewery.com - 888-427-7666
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Sept 9-10 & 16-17 | Oktoberfest in Rochester
Oct 21 & 22 | Richmond Oktoberfest
Authentic German cuisine, live German entertainment, a master yodeler, children’s activities and more! Location: Camp Eastman Way, Rochester, NY 14617, USA http://www.irondequoit.org/irondequoit-events
Sep 17, 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Steuben Parade Oktoberfest in Central Park Enjoy great entertainment featuring “Spitze!”, the Polka Brothers and many other bands. Sells out quickly! Location: Rumsey Playfield – Summer Stage; Enter Central Park at E 72nd St., New York www.germanparadenyc.org
Sept 23 – Oct 2 | Munich on the East River Oktoberfest Zum Schneider, the original Bavarian Bierhaus in NYC, once again presents Munich on the East River! Don’t miss DJ Volka Racho spinning traditionals and Oktoberfest hits on Sept 17! Location: Zum Schneider Oktoberfest Tent, 24-20 FDR Drive Service Road East, New York, NY, 10010 www.zumschneider.com
The Annual Richmond Oktoberfest is the largest German / American Oktoberfest festival in the state of Virginia! Don’t miss the featured band, “Die Lustigen Almdudler” from Rochester, New York! Location: Old Dominion Bldg., 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond,VA 23222 | www.richmondoktoberfestinc.com
Washington DC | Sept. 17, 1 PM – 4 PM Each September, the Heurich House Museum celebrates the Heurich family’s German heritage with their annual Oktoberfest celebration. Guests will enjoy authentic German fare, German music and local beer in the Castle Garden. Prost! Location: Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW,Washington, DC 20036 | www.heurichhouse.org
Sept. 17 & 18 | The Official District Oktoberfest The District Oktoberfest is D.C.’s official kickoff to the best month of the year! Participants enjoy one premium 12-ounce Oktoberfest beer at each venue included in their ticket! Participating Bars: Penn Social, Fado, Rocket Bar, Iron Horse, Jackpot, and Bar Louie www.districtoktoberfest.com/
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Do’s and Don’ts for Munich’s Oktoberfest: A Guide to the Most Famous Beer Festival in the World
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6 | Don’t September 17, 2016 marks the start of the official Oktoberfest festival in Bavaria, but here in the United States, the beerswilling and dirndl-wearing celebrations start as early as in August. Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis shares her Do’s and Don’ts of the Munich fair to put you in the right Oktoberfest mood. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to book a last-minute flight to Munich, or, at the very least, host an Oktoberfest-themed party of your own at home.
Forget to visit the actual fair. There are super-fun rides to take; strange curiosities to see, like a flea circus (really!); and all the yummy foods to eat.
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Last Minute Shopping: Here you get a Dirndl or Lederhosen for your perfect Oktoberfest look:
• Bavarian Specialties, Frankenmuth, MI You can either visit their shop in Frankenmuth or order online from www.bavarianspecialty.com
• Erika Neumayer, Chicago, IL www.erikaneumayer.com • Wiesnkönig, Cincinnati, OH www.wiesnkoenig-usa.com
Best Way to Get to Munich This Fall: There are direct flights from the U.S. to Munich offered by • • •
Air Berlin / American Airlines from Philadelphia Delta from Atlanta United Airlines / Lufthansa from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC
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NEVADA Sep 16, 2016 | Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest The Las Vegas location of the classic German beer hall in Munich celebrates Oktoberfest with celebrity keg tappings on Friday and Saturdays in September and October. Past celebrities have included Siegfried & Roy, Holly Madison, Taylor Hicks and the Chippendales, among many others. Nightly food specials on traditional German dishes including bratwurst, schweinshaxe and schnitzel. Stein Holding contests on Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be live music from a traditional Bavarian band. Location: 4510 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169 Information: www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com
Oct 1, 2016, 3 PM – 9 PM | 8th Annual Oktoberfest in Las Vegas Location: Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Free admission. Food and drink available for purchase Information: www.germanamericanclubnv.com | 1-702-649-8503 germanamericansocialclubnv@gmail.com
Oct 15, 2016 from 3PM – 10 PM | Oct 16, 2016 from 1PM – 5 PM 8th Annual Oktoberfest in Las Vegas (continued) Location: German-American Social Club of Nevada, 1110 East Lake Mead Boulevard, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Information: www.germanamericanclubnv.com | 1-702-649-8503 germanamericansocialclubnv@gmail.com
WASHINGTON STATE Sep 23-25 Fremont Oktoberfest Sample more than 80 craft beers at Seattle’s largest fall beer festival! Make sure to participate in the Alpine Climb 5K on the 25th, Fremont Oktoberfest’s newest beer run! Location: 3503 Phinney Ave, Seattle, WA 98103 www.fremontoktoberfest.com | 1-206-633-0422
Sept 30 – Oct 1, Oct 7-8, Oct 14-15 | Leavenworth Oktoberfest Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Don’t miss the Keg Tapping Ceremony every Saturday at 1 p.m. with the mayor! Location: Leavenworth, WA 98826
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LUTHER EXHIBITIONS USA 2016
For this very reason, Germany plans on bringing its Reformation celebrations to the States as well. The State Museum of Prehistory Halle (Saale), the Foundation Luther Memorials in SaxonyAnhalt, the German Historical Museum (Berlin), and the Foundation Castle Friedenstein Gotha will be putting on three major exhibitions in the USA under the umbrella title “Here I Stand”. The Foundation Luther Memorials in SaxonyAnhalt also supervises prominent Reformation museums in Southern LutherCountry, e.g., the Luther House in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, home to the world’s largest museum on Reformation history. The “Here I Stand” exhibitions will be hosted by three separate cities and focus on Martin Luther and the Reformation in different contexts.The exhibitions are being realized with the generous support of the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The featured archeological artifacts, authentic relics, works of art, autographs, and prints come together to beautifully portray the work and life of Martin Luther as well as the Protestant Reformation and its far-reaching impact on history and culture. Special focus is placed on the towns and cities that played an important role in the Reformation, as well as on exclusive relics that reveal fascinating insights into Reformation history and the life of the “Great Reformer.” Visitors can also look forward to discovering some of LutherCountry’s greatest cultural treasures, which are also on display.
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In 2017, Germany will host an array of activities and exhibitions in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, an event of worldwide historic significance. In the USA, the effects of the Reformation have played – and continue to play – an important role in the development of everyday Christian life. Time Magazine, for instance, reported a study that showed most people consider Martin Luther nailing his theses to the church door one of the most important moments in the history of humankind.
Martin Luther’s birthplace in Eisleben
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New York City October 7, 2016 - January 22, 2017 "Word and Image: Martin Luther's Reformation" As the title suggests, the origin and development of the Reformation is shown through “words” and “images” with the help of more than 80 unique exhibits, many of which are on loan from some of Germany’s top museums. The central focus from the exhibition is a letter of Martin Luther to the former German Emperor Karl V from April 28, 1521. In this letter, Luther justifies his refusal to renounce his theses and tries in vain to evoke the emperor’s understanding. This letter never reached its intended recipient and was purchased in an auction by John Pierpont Morgan, founder of the Morgan Library, in 1911. The exhibition will focus on events in Luther’s life that were particularly relevant to the beginning of the Reformation. Location: Morgan Library & Museum: Luther’s letter to Emperor Charles V in 1521, arguing his case for his thesis
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Atlanta October 11, 2016 - January 16, 2017 “A Cranach Painting” “Law and Grace: Martin Luther, Lucas Cranach, and the Promise of Salvation” At the Pitts Theology Library of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, an exhibition featuring breathtaking works by the masterful painter Lucas Cranach the Younger will take place from October 11, 2016 to January 16, 2017. Cranach was born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, where guests can still visit a number of authentic locations with ties to Cranach. By explicating the iconography of Cranach’s paintings, this important exhibition deals with the heart and soul of the Reformation: Salvation through the grace of God alone.
Location: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Minneapolis October 30, 2016 - January 15, 2017 “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation Manuscripts and Lucas Cranach masterpieces” The most extensive of the three “Here I Stand” exhibitions, “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” will be shown at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in the Lutheran heartland of the United States. This exhibition examines Luther’s life and influence from an artist’s perspective, featuring over 100 objects that have never before been displayed on American soil. Together, these exhibits paint a vivid picture of the life and work of Martin Luther and discuss the events of the Reformation within the cultural context of the 16th century. Numerous exhibits are on loan from the collections inside the Luther House, the world’s largest Reformation history museum. This unique opportunity was made possible due to the closing of the Luther House in preparation for 2017. This exhibition will be the first time these items are presented to a large audience outside of Germany. Location: The Minneapolis Institute of Art
The shows in New York, Minneapolis, and Atlanta complement each other by presenting different aspects of Martin Luther’s life and work and the permanent mark he made on the world. In addition to these traditional exhibitions, the “Here I Stand” project also includes a modern online component: #HereIstand allows institutions such as the Goethe-Institut or local congregations, schools, and universities to download a Luther exhibition and present it publicly on their own premises. #HereIstand will be available online at herei-stand.com as of October 2016, offering new possibilities with the help of downloadable multimedia data. The user can download images or even 3D scans of original exhibits which they can then print and present at their home institutions. A kick-off event will be held at the Goethe Center/German Cultural Center, Atlanta and Pitts Theology Library of Emory University in October 2016, where visitors will see the very first public demonstration of #HereIstand and the globally downloadable exhibition (both images and 3D-printable objects).
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As of October 2016 Online Exhibition: “#HereIstand”
Contact: Glenn McDonald • Ph: +1 303 652 3781 • email: gmcdonald@wildcrestllc.com
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Von Petra Schürmann / Jenny Peters
Was die meisten Kreuzfahrer nicht wissen, ist, dass wir diesen wichtigen Zweig der Tourismusindustrie einem Visionär aus Hamburg verdanken: Albert Ballin. Ballin war mit 33 Jahren der jüngste Direktor der Hamburg-Amerikanischen Packetfahrt-Actiengesellschaft (HAPAG), als er im Herbst 1890 seiner Reederei die Organisation einer ersten Kreuzfahrt vorschlug. HAPAG hatte damals den neuen Schnelldampfer Augusta Victoria in seiner Flotte, ein prachtvoll ausgestattetes Renommierschiff von 144 Metern Länge, das die Nordatlantik-Route bediente. Im Winter lag der schwimmende Palast jedoch auf Reede, da die Reisenden die stürmische Wintersaison mieden, und der Luxusdampfer daher nichts einbrachte. Und so kam Ballin auf die Idee, die Augusta Victoria im Winter in wärmere und ruhigere Gefilde zu senden, auf 38 46
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Ja, “eine Seefahrt, die ist lustig, eine Seefahrt, die ist schön” – heißt es schon in dem bekannten deutschen Volkslied und gerade im 21. Jahrhundert erfreuen sich Kreuzfahrten in alle Herren Länder immer größerer Beliebtheit. So ist die Anzahl der Passagiere in den letzten zehn Jahren um 68 Prozent auf über 22 Millionen gestiegen. Knapp eine Million Personen sind weltweit in der Kreuzfahrtindustrie beschäftigt, die 2014 für ein Umsatzvolumen von 120 Milliarden US Dollar* sorgte. eine “Lustfahrt für Vergnügungsreisende”, wie es in Orginalquellen heißt. Eine “Excursion nach dem Mittelmeer und dem Orient” wurde daraufhin konzipiert und 1891 zum ersten Mal angeboten. Keine kurze Ausflugsfahrt war es, sondern eine gut organisierte zweimonatige Tour mit Landausflügen in dreizehn Häfen. Die erste moderne Kreuzfahrt war geboren. Auch heute noch, mehr als 125 Jahre später, setzt das aus der HAPAG entstandene Unternehmen Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH immer wieder mit innovativen Ideen neue Standards in der Kreuzfahrtindustrie und macht eine Reise mit einem Hapag-Lloyd Schiff, das schon Weltklasse-Niveau hat, für den Passagier noch angenehmer. Dieses Jahr, zum Beispiel, begab sich eine Gruppe abenteuerlustiger Reisender mit
Hapag-Lloyds Flagschiff , der EUROPA2, auf eine “Überraschungskreuzfahrt”. Die Passagiere an Bord der EUROPA2, die in 251 Suiten 500 Gäste unterbringen kann, wussten, wo die Reise los geht und wo sie endet, aber alle anderen Zielorte waren unbekannt. Die Reise begann am 14. Mai in Istanbul und dann konnten die Passagiere darüber bestimmen, wo es als nächstes hingehen sollte. Kapitän Christian van Zwamen hatte eine Liste mit einer Auswahl von Routen und Zielhäfen vorbereitet sowie mit Hinweisen, wo man in den nächsten Tagen wohl das beste Wetter hätte. Unterstützt wurde er von einem Experten, der die Höhepunkte der einzelnen Zielorte näher erläuterte, um den Reisenden bei der Entscheidung zu helfen. Schließlich stimmten die Passagiere ab und es ergab sich, dass die EUROPA2 zunächst durch
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Auf der gleichen Kreuzfahrt kann man auch das erste Mal die Kochkünste von Gourmetkoch Michael Hoffmann genießen, dem früheren Besitzer des berühmten Restaurants Margaux in Berlin. Hoffmann wird sein Konzept vegetarischer, nachhaltiger Küche exklusiv im Rahmen einer Kochschule den Passagieren vorstellen. Zu Hapag-Lloyds Flotte gehören auch zwei kleinere Expeditionsschiffe, die MS HANSEATIC und MS BREMEN, die so gebaut sind, dass auch schwierig zu erreichende Ziele angesteuert werden können, z.B. die Arktis, der Amazonas oder die Antarktis. In der Zeit von November 2016 bis Februar 2018 werden diese beiden Schiffe sich auf insgesamt zehn spannende Routen begeben. Übrigens sind diese Kreuzfahrten komplett zweisprachig. Ideal für deutsch-amerikanische Familien oder Ehepaare! Weitere Information und Details auf www.hl-cruises.com The cover of a passenger’s list of one of HAPAG’s steamer in the 1890s.
CRUISES – A POPULAR LUXURY WORLDWIDE But did you know that the birth of international cruising is to be found in Hamburg? “A sea journey is a lot of fun, a sea journey is beautiful,” goes a popular German folksong and that song is still sung now in the 21st century, especially since cruises across the globe have become increasingly popular as decades pass. Statistics show that more than 22 million people in the world took a cruise in 2015, which equals an increase of 68 percent during the last ten years. Almost one million people are employed in the cruise industry, an industry that achieved an overall revenue in 2014 of more than $120 billion USD*. Albert Ballin
By Petra Schürmann / Jenny Peters However, a fact that most people do not know is that this important part of the tourism industry can be traced back to a visionary from Hamburg during the 19th century: Albert Ballin. In 1890, at only 33, Ballin was the youngest director of the Hamburg-Amerikanischen PacketfahrtActiengesellschaft (HAPAG) when he proposed to the company’s management that they organize a cruise for the fall season.
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At that time, HAPAG had just added a fast new steamer to its fleet, the Augusta Victoria, a luxuriously adorned ship with a length of 144 meters, which was traveling the route between North America and Hamburg. During winter, however, the floating palace was just berthed idly in the shipyard without making any money, since travelers avoided traveling by sea during that stormy and cold season. www.german-world.com FALLFALL 20162016 WWW.GERMAN-WORLD.COM
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Now, more than 125 years later, the HAPAG spin-off known as Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads the way when it comes to innovation and customer engagement. The company continues to find ways to improve and enhance its already world-class passenger experiences. In 2016, for example, a group of adventurous cruisers set out on Hapag-Lloyd’s flagship vessel, the EUROPA2, on a “Surprise Cruise.” All that the passengers on this ship that has 251 suites and holds 500 guests knew were where they would begin and end; everything in between was a surprise. The journey began on May 14 in Istanbul, Turkey, and then it was up to the guests to decide where to go before the ship docked in Piraeus. Christian van Zwamen, the captain of the EUROPA2, presented them with a list of potential routes and ports, pointing out which locations will be the sunniest over the next few days. And a lecturer was also on hand, to describe the highlights of the potential destinations to help with the choices. The guests then voted to determine their route across Turkey and Greece.
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Which meant that the Surprise Cruise went to the Dardanelles, then on to Skiathos, Naxos, Rhodos, Agios Nikolaos on Crete, Gythion, Santorini, Mykonos and Hydra, all fascinating stops along the way to Piraeus (Athens). And
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MS HANSEATIC on the Amazon. Thanks to its shallow draught, the 5-star expedition ship is one of the few ships capable of sailing up the Amazon
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the route wasn’t the only surprise onboard, as Hapag-Lloyd also added “Artistika,” the first international circus-arts festival to the trip, that spanned two nights on the cruise.
terms of the sustainability and ethics of cooking. On the voyage, Hoffmann will host a culinary school to offer guests an exclusive insight into his concepts.
Another exciting innovation for the EUROPA2 is their soon-to-be-launched “BE YOU” fitness concept, an onboard workout program developed exclusively for the ship by triple Olympic ski champion Maria Höfl-Riesch, which will be offered first on the 17-day South Seas Islands cruise from Colon to Tahiti happening November 18 to December 5, 2016. The sporting icon will also hold talks on the topics of fitness and motivation.
Hapag-Lloyd also currently has two smaller expedition cruise ships – the MS HANSEATIC and the MS BREMEN – that are specifically designed to spark the adventurous imagination of those who love to visit hard-to-get places. Think the Arctic, the Amazon or Antarctica and you’re on the right track. From November 2016 to February 2018, the ships will go on ten different breathtaking and enriching itineraries, which are operated in both English and German, and are perfect for GermanAmerican families or couples.
On that same itinerary, Chef Michael Hoffmann will also be joining guests on the trip. Best known as the former CEO and proprietor of the famed restaurant Margaux in Berlin, Hoffmann uses his vegetarian cuisine to set new standards in
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or many international companies, doing business overseas can be an expensive venture. In addition to the lodging, meals, transportation and other costs, theValue Added Tax (VAT), known as the MWST in Germany, adds a consumption tax to most services and goods in most European Union countries.
MWST for an upcoming business trip or conference in Germany and can assist in the reclaim process. Their contact info is listed below. Daniela Treptow | Euro VAT RefundÂŽ +1 310-204-0805 ext. 108 daniela.treptow@eurovat.com www.eurovat.com
In Germany, however, MWST regulations allow non-German businesses to claim a refund. North American companies find 7 to 19 percent MWST charges added for lodging, conference fees, event-venue expenses, transportation and meals within Germany. But by following the proper procedures, companies do not need to absorb MWST fees when they do business in Germany. That fact should encourage international business ventures to consider the German EU member for their conferences and tradeshows.
...by following the proper procedures, companies do not need to absorb MWSt fees when they do business in Germany. Following those proper German procedures for reclaiming MWST takes planning. Value Added Tax registration must occur before any business transactions take place, but sometimes that registration is not even required (for instance, registration is not required for a business conference or tradeshow when no fees are charged). Also, MWST refunds for incentive trips are generally not possible. To help make the MWST reclaim process simpler, the Los Angeles-based financial services firm EuroVAT specializes in explaining VAT management to North American companies. They offer advice on how to manage FALL 2016
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German World Redakteur Alexander Hast und seine Familie reisten vor kurzem nach Peru und schafften es Cusco und Machu Picchu trotz riesiger Touristenschwärme zu genießen Peru - Land der Inkas, der Lamas, des Condors und des Cuy (Meerschweinchen). Kultur Pur, aber außer den Museen und den verschiedenen Attraktionen Limas und des Dschungels hatte ich noch nicht viel von Peru gesehen. Jeder Tourist, der „Peru in sieben Tagen“ abfackelt, sieht Machu Picchu. Und bis dorthin hatte ich es in den vergangenen zehn Jahren noch nicht geschafft. Diesmal stand also die geheime Stadt der Inkas auf dem Programm. Sorge machte ich mir ein wenig darüber, ob unsere sechsjährige Tochter der Strapaze gewachsen sein würde. Aber das erwies sich als unnötig. Alexa ging es besser als ihren Eltern, die sich zwei Tage lang mit Kopfschmerzen in Cusco an die dünne Höhenluft gewöhnen mussten, während Alexa munter die Straßen von Cusco unsicher machte. Nachdem wir es uns bei Naty’s Guest House in der Pampa de Alianza für erschwingliche 42 50
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$35 pro Nacht via Booking.com gemütlich gemacht hatten, planten wir unsere Ausflüge in die Welt der Inkas.Wir entschieden uns für eine Stadttour von Cusco, das heilige Tal der Inka und als Höhepunkt Machu Picchu. Die goldene Welt der Inka lässt sich der peruanische Staat via Boleto Turistico, das sich jeder Reisende kaufen muss, vergolden. Ein Besucherpass ist notwendig, um die Ruinen der Inkastädte zu besichtigen, unter anderem das Heilige Tal der Inka. Dieser Pass schlägt für „Gringos“ mit rund 130 Dollar pro Person zu Buche, für Peruaner kostet es 70 Dollar, für Kinder ist es gratis. Mit dem Zug wird der übermüdete Reisende, der bereits um 4:30 nächtens zum Bahnhof verfrachtet wurde, zu Machu Picchu gebracht. Ein Bus erspart einen dreistündigen Aufstieg und ein Touristenschwarm überfällt die historische Stätte. Nach einigen Stunden umringt von Lamas, Touristen und südamerikanischem
Mittelalter geht es dann mit dem Zug wieder nach Cusco. Ein beeindruckendes Erlebnis, für das ich persönlich einige Tage zum Verarbeiten brauchte. Die Deluxe-Version kostet $500 für 2 Personen und beinhaltet die gesamte Tour von Cusco zum Weltwunder und zurück. Empfehlenswert ist die Reise auf jeden Fall.
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MACHU PICCHU for Beginners German World’s editor Alexander Hast and his family recently traveled to Peru and found a way to enjoy Cusco and Machu Picchu despite an inondation of tourists Peru - Land of the Incas, the Llamas, the Condors and of the Cuy (guinea pig). It is a place of pure culture, but except for the museums and the attractions of Lima, including the jungle, I had not seen a lot of Peru. Every tourist who does “Peru in 7 Days“ gets to see Machu Picchu. However, I had never made it that far in the last ten years of visiting Peru. So this time, the secret city of the Inca was on the wish list. I was a bit worried if our sixyear-old daughter Alexa would be up to the challenge with regards to the high altitude, but she was happily hopping along while her
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parents were fighting two days of headaches, adjusting to the thin air in the Cusco region. After we settled in Naty’s Guest House in the Pampa de Alianza for an affordable $35 per night, we planned our outings into the world of the Incas. We decided on a city tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu. The golden world of the Inca is also golden for the Peruvian Government. The ‘Boleto Turistico‘, which each traveler has to purchase, is necessary to visit the Inca sites. It [1 Serene landscape despite the tourist-crowded Machu costs $130 for „Gringos“ and $70 for Peruvians; Picchu area. 2 Alexa Hast with one of the residents of kids can come along for free. Cusco 3 Alexa Hast (2nd f.l.) with new Peruvian friends 4 Inca-Warrior-Fun: Irma, Alexa and Alex Hast (r.) posing We reached Machu Picchu by train. The with a Peruvian tour guide.] following bus ride was a good alternative to several hours of climbing up to Machu Picchu. After a few hours surrounded by llamas, tourists and medieval history, we went back to Cusco. It was definitely an impressive visit that took me several days to digest. The deluxe version of the Machu Picchu tour costs $500 for two and A more detailed version of includes the entire tour from Cusco to Machu this article can be found on Picchu and back. The trip itself is worth doing www.german-world.com Travel – regardless if you opt for the easy way like we did, or if you march the Inca trail for several days. More information about ”Boleto By the way, some of our Peruvian friends thought Turistico“ on www.cosituc.gob.pe/ I had died, since a German tourist fell to his death on the day we visited. Well, even though I am Affordable accommodations in Peru afraid of heights, I survived the Inca site. found on www.booking.com www.german-world.com FALLFALL 20162016 WWW.GERMAN-WORLD.COM
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Volker Schloendorff and Nina Hoss team up in New York
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Der Oscar-gekrönte deutsche Regisseur Volker Schlöndorff ( “Die Blechtrommel”) hat den Dreh von “Return to Montauk” in New York erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Der Film basiert auf “Montauk”, dem 1978 geschriebenen Roman von Max Frisch. Nina Hoss und Stellan Skarsgård spielen die Hauptrollen. In “Return to Montauk” geht es um den europäischen Schriftsteller Max Zorn (Skarsgård), der mit seiner jungen Frau für die Veröffentlichung seines neuen Romans nach New York kommt. In dem Buch geht es um seine gescheiterte Liebe in dieser Stadt vor 17 Jahren. Fast durch Zufall trifft er seine ehemalige Geliebte Rebecca (Hoss) wieder. Sie beschließen, ein weiteres Wochenende in Montauk miteinander zu verbringen und somit ihre Affäre neu zu entfachen. Dieser neue Schlöndorff-Film, der nächstes Jahr in die Kinos kommt, wird mit Spannung erwartet. ¥
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Der deutsche Regisseur Dennis Gansel stellt stolz seinen ersten Hollywood-Film vor. Das aktionsreiche Drama “Mechanic Resurrection” mit Stars Jason Statham und Jessica Alba ist die mit Spannung erwartete Fortsetzung des Films “The Mechanic” von 2010. Gansel, der sich in Deutschland mit den Filmen “Die Welle” und “Mädchen, Mädchen” einen Namen gemacht hatte, war mehr als überrascht, als er den Anruf aus Hollywood bekam. Die Zusammenarbeit mit den HollywoodSchauspielern war allerdings etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, gibt Gansel zu. Besonders den legendären Schauspieler Tommy Lee Jones für die Besetzung zu gewinnen, war eine bizarre Situation, erklärte der Regisseur kürzlich in einem Zeitungsinterview: “Ich war immer ein großer Fan seiner Arbeit und plötzlich sollte ich sein Regisseur sein.Verstehen Sie, wie nervös ich war? “ Nervös oder nicht, der Film ist fertig und seit dem 26. August in den US-Kinos zu sehen! Gratulation! ¥
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Oscar-winning German director Volker Schloendorff (“The Tin Drum”) just wrapped the shoot of “Return to Montauk” in New York. The film is loosely based on “Montauk,” the novel written by Max Frisch in 1978, and stars Nina Hoss and Stellan Skarsgård. “Return to Montauk” centers on the European writer Max Zorn (Skarsgård), who comes to New York with his young wife for the release of his new novel. In that book, Max writes about the failure of love in this city 17 years ago. Almost by chance he meets his lover from that time, Rebecca (Hoss). They decide to spend another weekend together in Montauk to reignite their affair. This highly anticipated film will hit theaters next year. ¥
Ø Dennis Gansel celebrates his Hollywood debut! German director Dennis Gansel helmed his first Hollywood movie. His action drama “Mechanic Resurrection” stars A-listers Jason Statham and Jessica Alba, and is the much-anticipated sequel to the 2010 film “The Mechanic.” Gansel, who came to fame in Germany with films like “Die Welle” and “Mädchen, Mädchen” was surprised and thrilled when he got the call from Hollywood, although working with big stars took some time getting used to, he admits. The casting of legendary actor Tommy Lee Jones was especially awkward, the director explains in a recent newspaper interview: “I was always a huge fan of his work and suddenly I was supposed to be his director. Do you understand how nervous I was?” Nervous or not, the film is completed and arrived in U.S. theaters on August 26. Congratulations! ¥
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Wolfgang Petersen ist zurück!
Seit 30 Jahren arbeitet Wolfgang Petersen zum ersten Mal wieder an einem deutschsprachigen Film - und das mit den größten Stars seines Heimatlandes. In der Warner Bros.-Produktion “Die Vier gegen die Bank”, eine Art deutsche Version von “Ocean ‘s 11”, spielen Til Schweiger, Matthias Schweighöfer, Michael Bully Herbig und Jan Josef Liefers die vier Hauptrollen. Der Film ist ein Remake eines ARD-Fernsehfilms mit gleichem Titel, den der Regisseur 1976 drehte. ¥
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Wolfgang Petersen is working on his first German-language film in 30 years — with some of the country’s biggest stars. Produced by Warner Bros. and with the feel of a German “Ocean’s 11,” the film “Vier gegen die Bank” features Til Schweiger, Matthias Schweighöefer, Michael Bully Herbig and Jan Josef Liefers.The movie is a remake of one of the director’s earliest works,“Vier gegen die Bank”, a 1976 German TV movie produced by Germany’s public broadcaster ARD. ¥
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Christoph Waltz ist busy, busy, busy
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Obwohl Oscar Preisträger Christoph Waltz mittlerweile ein Hollywood Star ist, ist er sich nicht zu gut dafür, bei Werbefilmen mitzuwirken. Die Rede ist vom neuen Samsung Galaxy 7 Spot, der während der Olympischen Spiele im US-Fernsehen gezeigt wurde. In spöttelndem Ton - und mit starkem österreichischen Akzent, versteht sich – stellt Waltz nämlich sehr bildhaft dar, wie furchtbar beschäftigt die Amerikaner sind. Die Werbung ist gleichermaßen bizarr, schräg und urkomisch. Kein Witz ist das neue James Cameron Projekt, das Christoph Waltz angeboten wurde: an der Seite von Rosa Salazar (Maze Runner) soll er für den aktionsreichen Abenteuerfilm “Alita – Battle Angel“ unter Regie von Robert Rodiguez engagiert werden. Er würde dann zur Abwechslung mal den guten Helden (Doktor Dyson Ido) mimen. Kinostart in den USA soll Juli 2018 sein. ¥
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Although Christoph Waltz has become a highly acclaimed Oscar-winning actor in the last few years, he’s not too big to do commer-cials, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 spot that premiered during the Olympics in Rio. The clip is weird, strange and brilliant, all at the same time. Waltz explains just how busy Americans are, slightly mocking them in the process with his strong Austrian accent.Very funny indeed! No joke at all is the latest James Cameron project that was offered to Waltz: Along with Rosa Salazar (“Maze Runner”), the Austrian-born actor might star in the actionthriller “Alita – Battle Angel“ directed by Robert Rodiguez. For a change, Waltz would not be the villain of the movie but the good guy (Doctor Dyson Ido). The movie is supposed to come to the U.S. theaters in July 2018. ¥
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Even though “Independence Day: Resurgence,” the 2016 sequel to the 1996 blockbuster “Independence Day” lacked behind the hit from 1996, it was successful enough for Twentieth Century Fox Film Studios to announce a third installment to be released in 2018. Emmerich will once again take the helm and it will be interesting to see which landmarks the globe-trashing director plans to destroy the next time around! ¥
Ø Franka Potente in “Taboo” mit Tom Hardy Franka Potente wird in “Taboo”, einer FX/BBC Drama-Serie, produziert von Ridley Scott und Steven Ritter an der Seite von Tom Hardy zu sehen sein. “Taboo” spielt 1814 und erzählt die Geschichte von James Keziah Delaney (Hardy), einem Mann, der ans Ende der Erde reist und stark verändert zurückkehrt. Franka Potente spielt Helga, eine geschäftstüchtige Bordellbesitzerin, die James aus der Vergangenheit kennt. Die deutsche Schauspielerin, die mit “Lola rennt”und “The Bourne Identity” weltberühmt wurde, war zuletzt in der FXSerie “TheBridge” und dem Horrorfilm “The Conjuring 2” zu sehen. ¥
Ø Franka Potente returns to the small screen Franka Potente has been cast opposite Tom Hardy in “Taboo,” an FX/BBC period drama series produced by Ridley Scott and Steven Knight. Set in 1814,“Taboo” follows James Keziah Delaney (Hardy), a man who has been to the ends of the earth and comes back irrevocably changed. Franka Potente will play Helga, a business-minded madam who shares a history with James.The German actress who became famous with “Run Lola Run” and “The Bourne Identity” recently appeared in FX’s “The Bridge” and the horror film “The Conjuring 2.” ¥
Ø Diane Krüger and Russell Crowe Ø Diane Krüger and Russell Crowe Seite and Seite in “Fathers and Daughters” star in “Fathers and Daughters” “Fathers and Daughters” is a quiet and sad film about a widower (Russell Crowe) who has to raise his five-year-old daughter on his own after losing his wife in a car crash. The film, shot in 2014 in Pittsburgh, first released in Italy in 2015 and finally hit hit U.S. theaters this summer. It was a small box-office success, made for $2.2 million and gross-ing $23 million; but Russell Crowe and Diane Krüger give stunning performances. Oscar winners Octavia Spencer and Jane Fonda as well as actress Amanda Seyfried also star. ¥
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Ø “Ich und Kaminski” mit Daniel Brühl eröffnet Filmfestival GERMAN CURRENTS in Los Angeles
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Award Winning Director Wolfgang Becker (Good Bye Lenin!) to attend opening night
Regisseur Wolfgang Becker und Daniel Brühl, das Erfolgsteam von “Good Bye Lenin!”, haben wieder an einer neuen Produktion zusammen gearbeitet. Der Film, der auf Daniel Kehlmanns Bestseller-Roman “Ich und Kaminski” basiert, kam im September 2015 in die deutschen Kinos. Brühl spielt Sebastian Zöllner, einen eitlen, aber erfolglosen Kulturkritiker, der eine Biografie über einen alternden Künstler, Kaminski, schreibt, der einmal für Aufsehen als blinder Maler in der Kunstwelt gesorgt hatte. Zöllner plant, sein Buch nach dem Tod des Künstlers zu veröffentlichen und damit berühmt zu werden. Mit dem Versprechen, Kaminski, fantastisch gespielt von Jesper Christensen, wieder mit seiner Jugendliebe zu vereinen, begibt sich der Autor mit dem alten Mann auf eine Reise quer durch Europa. In den USA feiert der Film, in dem auch Geraldine Chaplin in einer Nebenrolle zu sehen ist, bei dem jährlichen Filmfestival GERMAN CURRENTS in Los Angeles Premiere. ¥
Director Wolfgang Becker (“Good Bye Lenin!”) teamed up with Daniel Brühl once again to bring Daniel Kehlmann’s bestselling novel “Me and Kaminski” to the big screen. In the movie, which was released in Germany in September 2015, Brühl plays Sebastian Zöllner, a vain but unsuccessful cultural critic who plans to write a biography about an aged artist, Kaminski, who once caused quite a stir in the art world as a blind painter. Zöllner plans to become famous with his book, which he wants to publish straight after the artist’s death. Promising his subject that he is going to reunite with his early love, the writer takes the old guy, wonderfully played by Jesper Christensen, on a journey across Europe. Geraldine Chaplin also stars in the quirky comedy, scheduled to open the annual GERMAN CURRENTS film festival on October 20, 2016. ¥
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GERMAN CURRENTS is produced and presented by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and the American Cinematheque, with support of German Films, Deutsche Welle (DW) and The Friends of Goethe. Additional support comes from RTL International, ARRI, Underberg Sales Group, Niche Imports & Schlumberger Champagne as well as Erdinger.
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Ø Thursday, Oct 20th, 7:30 pm | Gala Opening Night) Ich und Kaminski | Me and Kaminski Los Angeles Premiere Ø Friday, Oct 21st, 10:00 am (Private screening for schools) Heidi Ø Friday, Oct 21st, 7:30 pm | Double Feature Grüsse aus Fukushima | Fukushima, Mon Amour Directed by Doris Dörrie Ø Friday, Oct 21st, 9:30 pm 24 Wochen | 24 Weeks | Los Angeles Premiere Directed by Anne Zohra Berrached Actor Bjarne Mädel is confirmed to attend. Ø Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10:00 am A Tribute to Wolfgang Becker & Filmmaker Brunch Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, 5750 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Free Admission | By Invitation Only This event is produced by GABA – Film Inititative and White Bear PR Ø Saturday, Oct 22nd, 5:00pm | Matinee Kater | TomCat Directed by Händl Klaus; Austria (2016)
Ø Saturday, Oct 22nd, 7:30pm Verfehlung | The Culpable German Film Critics Award 2016 (Best Debut Film) Directed by Gerd Schneider Writer-Director Gerd Schneider is confirmed to attend. Ø Saturday, Oct 22nd, 9:30pm Herbert | A Heavy Heart | Los Angeles Premiere Directed by Thomas Stuber Ø Sunday, Oct 23rd, 5:00 pm | Matinee Fassbinder | Los Angeles Premiere Directed by Annekatrin Hendel Never-before-seen archival material. Writer-Director Annekatrin Hendel is confirmed to attend. Ø Sunday, Oct 23rd, 7:30 pm Wild | Los Angeles Premiere German Cinematographers Award 2016 Directed by Nicolette Krebitz Krebitz’s film is a provocative, daring, and decidedly dark modern fairy tale that challenges viewers‘ notions of conformity. Ø Sunday, Oct 23rd, 9:30 pm Aloys | North America Premiere Directed by Tobias Nölle Nölle’s psychological drama leads the viewer on a journey into the expansive world of the mind.
Tickets: Film Festival Location: www.fandango.com/ Egyptian Theatre | 6712 Hollywood Blvd, egyptiantheatre_aaofx/theaterpage Los Angeles | Phone: 323.466.FILM www.egyptiantheatre.com
More information: www.germancurrents.com
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016 has been a very special year for German World founder and publisher Petra Schürmann as it marks her 20th anniversary since coming to the U.S.To celebrate the occasion, she invited her close friends, staff members and business partners to a reception and the screening of “A Woman of the World” with Pola Negri, part of the Silent Salon event series at the Villa Aurora (1, 8) in Pacific Palisades in early August. Petra thanked Margit Kleinman (10), executive director of the Villa Aurora for the opportunity to gather her closest circle of her L.A. friends at this iconic landmark of German expat culture in L.A. “This is where it all began for me, “ Schürmann said in her welcoming address, “this is where I conducted my first celebrity interview.” She was referring to an assignment in April 1999 when Neue Presse publisher Norbert Schreiber asked her to interview visiting German actress Katja Riemann at the Villa Aurora. Petra Schürmann, who worked for Bertelsmann Services (today Arvato Services) at that time, had been thinking about a career in journa-lism for quite sometime. This first exclusive interview prompted her to pursue her dream and to take journalism classes at UCLA Extension. A year later, she developed the concept for German-World.com and a few years later, with the support of co-founder Alexander Hast, German World Magazine was launched. “You all have something in common,” Petra Schürmann continued in her address, “you might not all know each other personally but you all have been a decisive factor at some pivotal point in my life here in L.A. that helped me to overcome obstacles and move forward. For that I will be eternally grateful to you.” The attending guests included Consul General Hans Jörg Neumann, and former City Councilman Tom LaBonge (3), attorneys Bernard Wolfsdorf (6, r.) and Dennis Fredricks, Helen Höhne, board member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (2, r.), journalist Katja Lau (2,l.), LA-Berlin President Rosemarie Reisch (7, c.), Austrian-American Council President Veronika Reinelt, AirBerlin representative Sabine Engelbrecht (7, r.), Dr. Armin Brüderlin (4, l.) saxophonist Reinhold Schwarzwald (4, r.), Dr. Dale and Toni Brent, Edeltrudis Matzak, Doris Adlam, Alexandra Strebin (5, c., with actress Karola Raimond), and many more.
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