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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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Was ist los? July 15, 2016

Was ist los? July 15, 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: • “Romeo und Julia,” a ballet by James Sutherland with music by Sergej Prokofjew, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Idomeneo,” an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, […]

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Mark your calendar, July 15, 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 […]

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Experience the Beautiful Rhine River

by Megan Finley Contributing Writer

The Rhine River offers a magical German experience with its breathtaking scenery, half-timbered houses, historic castles, dramatic hillsides and delicious wines. May to mid-October is the perfect time to explore the Rhine, as most places all but shut down during the winter months. Here are three stops along the Rhine River you will not want to miss out on.

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October 31: German Reformation Day

by Megan Finley Contributing writer

On October 31, when many Americans are dressing up as ghosts and goblins and heading out for tricks and treats, Germans are commemorating when the German monk and theologian Martin Luther nailed his proposal to the doors of a church in 1517. October 31 is the German holiday Reformation Day, […]

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What’s Happening on Base?

by Katie F. Boltuch Contributing writer

If you feel like summer is flying by and you’re still looking for things to do, do not worry. There are plenty of activities for you and your kids to get involved with on your local base.

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Man on the street

Man on the street

Interviews and photos by Thomas Warner Contributing writer

Based on your experience living in Germany, what is one piece of advice you would give newcomers moving to the KMC?

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Learn about the German spa culture

by Megan Finley Contributing Writer

Germany is the birthplace of homeopathy as well as more than 350 approved health resorts and spas. The word spa is an acronym for the latin phrase “sanus per aquam,” meaning “health by water.”

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