Lifestyle

The fifth season, also known as Fasching, is in full gear, and many Fasching parties and dances are scheduled to take place through Feb. 9. The Westpfalz Police Headquarters in Kaiserslautern wants all motorists to make it through that time without any accidents or alcohol-related problems.

Events » A wine expo sponsored by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Exchange will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 19 and 2 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh, Bldg. 1036. Wines from all over the world will be available for tasting […]

The wine-growing community of Freinsheim will sponsor its first event highlight of 2016 in its vineyards: a red wine hike. The event, under the motto “Fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines,” will take place today through Sunday.

Events » The interactive display “What it was like in 1963” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. Take a trip back in time to witness what it was like amid the turmoil […]

This is the time when certain areas in Germany celebrate their “fifth season,” also known as the crazy season. Depending on the region, it is called Fastnacht, Fasching or Karneval. Here, in the Pfalz region, it’s called “Fassenacht” or “Fastnacht,” in Bavaria it’s “Fasching,” and in the Cologne area it’s “Karneval.”

Looking for something to do on a cold, German winter’s day? One option is to head to Frankfurt to explore museum row on the Sachsenhausen bank of the Main River.

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