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Various medieval bands, dancers and jugglers perform at the medieval market in the Nature Wildlife Park Freisen Saturday and Sunday.

Park in Freisen turns into medieval town

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Nature Wildlife Park Freisen will hold its 16th Medieval Market Saturday and Sunday. On a meadow area of about 60,000 square meters, around 400 tents will be put up to house approximately 2,000 actors. There will be more than 120 groups including Vikings, Celtics and Normans demonstrating life in […]

August 4, 2016 ×

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Families enjoy the car-free adventure day scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Federal street closes for bikers, hikers Sunday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Thirty-five kilometers of federal street B270 will be closed to motorized traffic Sunday for the annual Car-Free Lauter Valley day. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., walkers, hikers, bicyclists and in-line skaters will have B270 between Kaiserslautern and Lauterecken all to themselves.

August 4, 2016 ×

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Courtesy photoSchlosspark in Trippstadt will be illuminated starting at 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday. Illuminated art objects will also be set up.

Festival with light show takes place at Trippstadt

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Trippstadt Schloss grounds will be the stage for the fifth Schlosspark Festival starting at 6 p.m. today and 5 p.m. Saturday.

July 28, 2016 ×

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Annweiler honors Richard the Lionheart with medieval fest

Annweiler honors Richard the Lionheart with medieval fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For the 12th time, the city of Annweiler will celebrate a medieval fest to honor Richard the Lionheart of Brittany today to Sunday.

July 28, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – July 29, 2016

Events » A block party will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Ramstein Enlisted Club. There will be bouncy castles, face painting, games, prizes, BBQ food, a demonstration by the K-9 unit and exhibits by the fire department and security forces. The event is free and […]

July 28, 2016 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 29, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 29, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • Summer break until September. • A theater fest starts the new season Sept. 9. For information on the new program, call 0631-3675-209 or visit […]

July 28, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – July 22, 2016

Events » The 2016 Army arts and crafts contest is open for entries through Aug. 12. The contest is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members, retirees and Army civilians. There are 10 categories for the contest: ceramic art, digital art, drawings, fiber art, glass art, metal art, mixed media 2D, mixed […]

July 21, 2016 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 22, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 22, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • Summer break until September. For information on new programs, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: • Summer break through Sept. 2. • Display […]

July 21, 2016 ×

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Courtesy photoThe female Sweet System Trio presents its repertoire from modern jazz to pop tonight during the Burg Jazz Festival at Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl.

Nanstein Castle is stage for international jazz festival

by Willi Ningelgen
Contributing writer

Big band jazz, rock, blues, Dixieland and pop music at the European “Burg Jazz” Music Festival Landstuhl will again fascinate everybody with high-quality international musicians performing today and Saturday.

July 21, 2016 ×

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Lake fest features live music around Ohmbachsee

Lake fest features live music around Ohmbachsee

By Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 32nd lake fest at Lake Ohmbachsee will take place today to Sunday, July 15 to 17. For three days, the lake will turn into a big natural stage with lights, music and shows. Bands of various styles will entertain visitors on three stages put up around Ohmbachsee.

July 14, 2016 ×