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Courtesy photos The Burg Jazz music festival at Nanstein Castle kicks off at 7 p.m. July 24 with one of Europe’s top jazz bands, Les Zauto Stompers from Paris.

Jazz festival takes place at Nanstein Castle

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl will be the stage for the annual “Burg Jazz” music festival July 24 and 25. For the 18th year, the Unnerhaus Culture Club will present six bands performing big band jazz, rock, blues, Dixieland and pop music.

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Courtesy photos The annual town wall fest offers musical performances and drinking and eating locations today to Sunday throughout the old part of Freinsheim.

Freinsheim celebrates town wall fest

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A medieval curtain wall and Baroque buildings will set the stage for the annual Stadtmauerfest, or town wall fest, today through Monday in Freinsheim.

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Courtesy photo Lake fest with music at Ohmbachsee Ohmbachseefest, Seefest, features musical performances on three stages, fireworks displays, a torch ride on the lake and eating and drinking specialties today through Sunday. Bands performing include Funhouse plays P!nk, Brassmachine, Katana, Insantiv, Lineout, Fused, From da Soul and Impact. Children can enjoy bouncy castles, face-painting and air balloon arts. A slackline park has been set up to test balancing skills. Hours are from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. The three-day tickets costs €9; one-day tickets are €5. Visitors are not allowed to bring drinks. Dogs are not allowed after 6 p.m. For details, visit www.seefest.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – July 17, 2015

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: • “Fidelio,” an opera by Ludwig van Beethoven, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Halka,” a Polish opera by Stanislaw Moniuszko, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For […]

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A view alongside Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland.

Mannie’s travels: Swiss Chocolate Train

Story and photos by Mannie Daly Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

Over Fourth of July weekend, I had the privilege of going on the Swiss Chocolate Train trip with Outdoor Recreation.

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Mark Your Calendar – July 10, 2015

Events » The Kaiserslautern fire station will hold an open house to celebrate its 60th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be live music with the band Full House, children’s activities, displays, guided tours, barbecue specialties and pea soup. Visitors can park at the Toom store and […]

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Courtesy photo Gartenschau offers French garden party The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern sponsors its annual French garden party starting at 6 p.m. today. Visitors can bring their own picnic basket and taste French culinary specialties and wines. The band French Touch performs French accordion music from tango to jazz. For details, visit www.facebook.com/gartenschau.kl.

Was ist Los – KMC Cultural Highlights – July 10, 2015

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: • “Halka,” a Polish opera by Stanislaw Moniuszko, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and July 18. • The Pfalztheater Orchestra presents it fourth Pfalztheater concert […]

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A view of the mountains from the top of Interlaken.

Mannie’s travels: Interlaken Express

Story and photo by Mannie Daly Rheinland-Pfalz Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

On June 27, I traveled with Army Outdoor Recreation to Interlaken on their Interlaken Express trip. Interlaken is the most incredible, picturesque place I have ever had the privilege of visiting. Reality blew all of my expectations out of the water.

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Courtesy photos The dance formation everyBODY dance entertains the audience during the “Alles Muss Raus” street and theater festival in Kaiserslautern.

Street theater festival takes place July 17 to 19

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After eight successful years of the unique street theater festival called “Alles muss raus!”, or “Get it all out!”, the stage is set for the ninth year July 17 to 19 in Kaiserslautern’s city center.

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Courtesy photo The center of Spesbach is the location for its 800th anniversary celebrations today to Sunday.

Spesbach highlights 800th anniversary with medieval market, parade

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Spesbach and Elschbacherhof, village parts within Hütschenhausen, will celebrate their 800th anniversary with various events today through Sunday.

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Sep. 21 & 22 Schloss- und Festungsruine Hardenburg Visit Hardenburg’s medieval castle fest on September 21 and 22 for historical delicacies, spectacular performances, live music and a medieval market amongst many other attractions for all ages. Admission costs €3 per child and €7 per adult. Children shorter than the sword, 1m, get in for free. For more information go to militaryingermany.com/event/castle-2

Medieval fest takes place at Falkenstein Castle

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Falkenstein Castle will be the stage for a medieval spectacle Saturday and Sunday. The castle ruins located high above Falkenstein village are considered one of the most impressive castle ruins in the northern Palatinate region.

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