by Willi Ningelgen
Unnerhaus Culture Club
The European “Burg Jazz” Music Festival Landstuhl will again fascinate with high quality world musicians performing big band jazz, rock, blues, Dixieland and pop music July 21 and 22. The Unnerhaus Culture Club will present its 20th anniversary jazz festival inside the atmospheric courtyard of Nanstein Castle. The club expects […]
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by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Kaiserslautern’s 11th annual street theater festival called “Alles muss raus,” Get it all out, will take place today through Sunday in the city center. The Lebenshilfe Kaiserslautern (an association for disabled persons) will sponsor the event in cooperation with Lebenshilfe Arts and Culture, the city of Kaiserslautern and the Rheinland-Pfalz […]
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Interviews and photos by Thomas Warner
contributing writer
Spc. Jasmarie Maldonado “I would explore all your options for travel … don’t just stay in Germany. There are a lot of beautiful, interesting places out there to see.” Maj. Josh Zeldin “Get out amongst the community here and try to blend in so you are not just living among […]
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by Azure Hall
contributing writer
Warm summer weather makes the travel bug bite a little harder and fuel the wanderlust in us all. Unfortunately, family and personal responsibilities can prevent people from being able to hop on a plane and get away. One of the many benefits of life in the Kaiserslautern Military Community is […]
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Story and photos by Thomas Warner
contributing writer
The most affordable non-stop flights to Tenerife depart daily from Frankfurt, whisking people away to a destination that both satisfies the craving for a beach and doesn’t take too much of a bite out of one’s wallet. A possession of Spain, Tenerife is the largest of the chain of Canary […]
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by Azure Hall
contributing writer
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a dip in cool, clear water. While the KMC is a bit landlocked, the surrounding areas offer a number of pools to help you beat the summer heat. It is important, however, to remain safe and courteous when visiting local […]
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by Thomas Warner
contributing writer
Photos by Hanne Robinson
Countless hours of team and individual work paid off when Kaiserslautern High School went undefeated and won the boys’ 2017 European Soccer Championship last month. Kaiserslautern beat rival Ramstein High 3-1 in the Euros’ title game and a celebration followed which was four years in the making. The Department of […]
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by Thomas Warner
contributing writer
There is perhaps no better place to take a child than to a zoo. The animals and natural atmosphere capture the imagination of youngsters who spend time at such a place, however there is viability for adults, too, who seek to find relaxation or enjoy slowing down the pace for […]
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by Azure Hall
contributing writer
As German folklore tells it, modern German beer gardens were born accidentally in Bavaria as brewers were trying to keep their stores of traditional dark lager beers cool and preserved throughout long, hot summers. As a storage location, underground beer cellars were dug along the Isar River’s banks. Layers of […]
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By Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer
Between the end of one school year and the start of the next, every student risks summer learning loss. According to the National Summer Learning Association students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in reading and mathematical computation skills over the summer. For many, this statistic is incredibly […]
July 6, 2017 ×