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A kiddie train takes children for rides throughout the streets of Kaiserslautern's city center during the children's fest on Saturday.

Children’s fest offers fun, action Saturday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Children’s fest is taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the center of Kaiserslautern, and “Fun and Action in the City” is the motto. The city and the advertising association, “Kaiser in Lautern,” will sponsor the traditional fest, offering a diverse program for the whole family. Stores, local clubs and institutions will also present manifold activities and special offers.

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Mark Your Calendar – May 15, 2015

Events » A free comedy show featuring comedian and talk show host George Lopez is on Saturday at Hangar 3, Bldg. 2310. Doors open at 7, show starts at 9 p.m. This show is for ages 18 and older; ID cards will be checked. Seating is limited and no outside alcohol […]

May 14, 2015 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

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: • “Everyman,” a rock mystery with the progressive metal band Vanden Plas, 7:30 p.m. today and June 6, and 6 p.m. May 24 and June […]

May 14, 2015 ×

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Car-free route lures hikers, bikers

Car-free route lures hikers, bikers

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sunday, Kaiserslautern-Süd, Landstuhl and Wald-fischbach-Burgalben communites will sponsor the car-free event “Radelspass im Sickinger Land,” Biking Fun in Sickingen County.

May 14, 2015 ×

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Lichtenberg Castle offers herb market, displays, tours

Lichtenberg Castle offers herb market, displays, tours

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will be the stage for Castle Spring from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Castle Spring will feature a flower and herb market, special exhibitions, an open house of the youth hostel on the castle grounds, children’s entertainment, eating and drinking, and musical entertainment.
The flower and herb market will take place in the lower castle where visitors can find plants for balconies and flowerbeds.

May 14, 2015 ×

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NATO bands rehearse for multinational Jazz Night

NATO bands rehearse for multinational Jazz Night

by Headquarters Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office

The musicians of the German Army Band Koblenz, the Dixie Group of Luxembourg’s Military Band and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Big Band will present a joint Jazz Night June 20 at the Kammgarn Cultural Center in Kaiserslautern.

May 14, 2015 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 8, 2015

Events » A free comedy show featuring comedian and talk show host George Lopez is May 16 at Hangar 3, Bldg. 2310. Doors open at 7, show starts at 9 p.m. This show is for ages 18 and older; ID cards will be checked. Seating is limited and no outside alcohol […]

May 7, 2015 ×

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Gartenschau celebrates
The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern will conduct an ecumenical service at 11 a.m. Sunday to observe the 11th anniversary of the willow church. A barrel organ concert featuring everything from Baroque to rock music will follow at 1 p.m. The band PirmJam will entertain the audience in Neumühlepark with a diversified music program at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

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: • “Irrelohe,” an opera by Franz Schreker, in German, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Everyman,” a rock mystery with the progressive metal band Vanden Plas, 7:30 […]

May 7, 2015 ×

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Each year on Ascension Day, the Kolping family sponsors a family fest at the Zillertal barbecue hut in Landstuhl.

Germans celebrate Father’s Day on Ascension Day

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Thursday, Germans ob-serve a religious holiday, “Christi Himmel-fahrt,” or Ascension Day. It is a legal holiday throughout Germany, which means stores, public offices and banks are closed.

May 7, 2015 ×

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Ramstein-Miesenbach participates in the 2014 Neuwied state fair parade with a float to demonstrate that they will be the host this year.

Ramstein-Miesenbach hosts state fest

Courtesy of City of Ramstein-Miesenbach

The 32nd Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair will take place June 26 to 28 in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Cities and union communities of Rheinland-Pfalz, charity organizations, as well as military forces,will participate in the fair to demonstrate who they are and what they have to offer.

May 7, 2015 ×