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Ice skaters have fun on the mobile ice skating rink in the event hall on Kaiserslautern’s Gartenschau today through Feb. 15.

‘Kaiserslautern on Ice’ lures ice skaters today to Feb. 11

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This is the time for enthusiastic ice skaters to prepare for the opening of the “Kaiserslautern on Ice” season, which starts today. For the seventh year, a mobile ice-skating rink will be set up in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The annual ice-skating season will run through Feb. 11.

November 17, 2016 ×

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The Christmas market in Kaiserslautern is set up around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz. It opens 6 p.m. Monday on the stage near the church.

Ring in holiday season at German Christmas markets

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Walking through grocery stores, shoppers can tell Christmas is only a few weeks away. The shelves are filled with Christmas cookies, gingerbread and chocolate Santa Clauses.

November 17, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 11, 2016

Events » Finish off your holiday gift list at the Last Minute Mini Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 to 8 at the Heaton Hall Auditorium in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Find unique European treasures and specialty items for the entire family. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. All […]

November 10, 2016 ×

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Moving shadows in Landstuhl
The Stadthalle in Landstuhl presents “Moving Shadows” by the group The Mobiles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The award-winning shadow theater consists of eight  members who create a journey around the globe with a selection of images and sceneries on a screen with lights and music. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. For more information, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de or call 06371-92340.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Nov. 11, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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

November 10, 2016 ×

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More than 70 vendors present their art and craft items at the creative market Saturday and Sunday at Haus des Buergers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Artists present creative works, show off skills

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 21st annual creative exhibition will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, Haus des Buergers.

November 10, 2016 ×

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Each year after St. Martin’s parade through the town, a bonfire gets lit next to the church in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Children walk in lantern processions to honor St. Martin

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nov. 11 not only marks the beginning of the German carnival season but also St. Martin’s Day. Today Germans honor the patron of the poor and friend of the children, St. Martin.

November 10, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 4, 2016

Events » The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. This is the perfect opportunity to […]

November 3, 2016 ×

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Erpolzheim hosts Martin’s market
The wine growing community of Erpolzheim hosts its annual Martin’s market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The market is a cultural fest featuring artists, crafters, a little amusement park, food specialties, regional products, music and dance performances. Fire shows are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Erpolzheim is known for its fruit, asparagus and wine growing. It is located in the union community of Freinsheim, northeast of Bad Duerkheim. For more information, visit www.erpolzheimer-martinsmarkt.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Nov. 4, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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

November 3, 2016 ×

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The horse market in Quirnbach features numerous vendors presenting their merchandise and food specialties. Thousands of visitors enjoy the market each year.

Quirnbach holds horse market, lottery

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every second Wednesday in November, the village of Quirnbach holds its traditional horse market. The event will include a horse show with awarding, vendors, food specialties, musical entertainment and a lottery.

November 3, 2016 ×

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Hochspeyer offers Halloween fun Saturday, Monday

Hochspeyer offers Halloween fun Saturday, Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Hochspeyer’s Halloween haunted house, the Little Horror Shop, will open 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 7 to 10:30 p.m. Monday at Kirchstrasse 5. The entire family will be able to enter the bewitched house and experience spooky scenarios in the dark. Vampires, ghosts and monsters will give visitors the […]

October 27, 2016 ×