Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Oct. 14, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Courtesy photo Buddha exhibition in Voelklingen The Voelklinger Huette, former Iron-Works and known as World Heritage Site, hosts a “Buddha” exhibition through Feb. 17. Visitors can admire 232 works of art from 2,000 years. The exhibition also displays Steve McCurry’s photos of Buddhist countries in the 20th and 21st centuries. Tickets cost €15; children under 17 are free. For details, visit  www.voelklinger-huette.org.
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Buddha exhibition in Voelklingen
The Voelklinger Huette, former Iron-Works and known as World Heritage Site, hosts a “Buddha” exhibition through Feb. 17. Visitors can admire 232 works of art from 2,000 years. The exhibition also displays Steve McCurry’s photos of Buddhist countries in the 20th and 21st centuries. Tickets cost €15; children under 17 are free. For details, visit www.voelklinger-huette.org.

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

Performing arts:

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern:

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

• “Terror,” a play in German about a terror attack scenario by Ferdinand von Schirach where the audience has to render a judgement, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Oct. 28.

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

• First chamber concert, “Matinee FrancaiXse,” with works by Francaix, Bodin de Boismortier and Devienne, 11 a.m. Oct. 23.

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

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

Kammgarn Kaiserslautern:

• Tanzwut presents medieval industrial rock, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23.

• The band TUESN presents electro pop and indie rock, 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets cost €16.

• Sierra Kid presents rap and hip-hop, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets cost €21.50.

For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern:

• The Pfalztheater Orchestra presents “Symphonic Trilogy” with works by Antonin Dvorak, Arnold Schoenberg and Johannes Brahms, 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Tickets cost €17 to €26.

• Volker Klimmer Band celebrates 50 years on stage with well-known musicians from the region, 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets cost €18.

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

Landstuhl Stadthalle:

• “Let’s Burlesque,” a sexy dance show with music and artistics, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32

• The Sweet with founding member Andy Scott presents rock music from the ’70s, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The Uli Randala Band performs as opening act. Tickets cost €43.25. The VIP package is €139.

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

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers:

• The unplugged band Die Ueblichen Verdaechtigen presents songs of the last decades in a cozy atmosphere, 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets cost €14.

• Festive operetta gala with soprano singer Melanie Petcu and tenor Alexander Wendt presenting romantic songs of love, 5 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets cost €12.

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

Bildhaus Musikclub Ventil, Hahnbacherhof 2, 67701 Schallodenbach:

• The duet Mama closes out the concert series, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The park and gallery is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.bildhaus.info.

English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, Frankfurt:

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

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

Saarbruecken, Saarlaendisches Staatstheater, Schillerplatz 1:

• “Tosca,” an opera by Giacomo Puccini, in Italian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 22.

• “West Side Story,” a musical with German text and English songs, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 25, 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

For details, call 0681-3092-486 or visit www.theater-saarbruecken.de.

Miscellaneous:

Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau (dino park), open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Flower show, “Fabulously Changeable” in flower hall; Lego display in exhibition hall; pumpkin display under the motto “Royal.” Tickets cost €7 for adults, and €3 for children.

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

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

For additional information, visit www.japanischergarten.de.

Kaiserslautern, Messeplatz fairgrounds, October carnival with rides, today through Oct. 24.

Kaiserslautern, stores are open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Mittelbrunn, Gemeindehaus, fall fest starts 10 a.m. Sunday.

Schwedelbach, village carnival Saturday through Monday.

Rockenhausen, October market with rides, Saturday and Sunday. Stores are open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Waldmohr, Kulturhalle, Bahnhofstrasse 57b, photo exhibition, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today, and 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Waldmohr, Buergerhaus, Saarpfalzstrasse 12, woodcarver Hermann Becker presents his art works, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Bockenheim (north of Grunestadt), vintners’ fest, today through Monday.

Landau, new wine fest, today to Sunday.

Hauenstein (east of Pirmasens), Johann-Naab-Platz, chestnut market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores are open 1 to 6 p.m.

Blieskastel, BliesGauStadl, October fest with live performances in fest tent, today to Sunday.

For details and tickets, visit www.blieskastel-oktoberfest.de.

Flea markets:

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

Kaiserslautern, Flickerstal 11, Lautertal C+C (across from UCI movie theater), noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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

Bad Duerkheim, Saline (salt-works, Gutleutstrasse 48), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Gruenstadt, Kaufland, Kirchheimer Strasse 39, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Speyer, Am Neuen Rheinhafen, Speyer Halle 101, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Courtesy photo The Sweet Stadthalle Landstuhl presents the band The Sweet with its original founding member Andy Scott at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The band performs rock music from the ‘70s. The Uli Randala Band performs as opening act. Tickets cost €43.25. The VIP package is €139. For details and tickets, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.
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The Sweet
Stadthalle Landstuhl presents the band The Sweet with its original founding member Andy Scott at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The band performs rock music from the ‘70s. The Uli Randala Band performs as opening act. Tickets cost €43.25. The VIP package is €139. For details and tickets, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.