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GERMAN-AMERICAN VETERANS BRUNCH
FEB. 24, 11 A.M. – 4 P.M., BÜRGERHAUS, HÜTSCHENHAUSEN
The first German-American veterans’ meeting will take place, hosted by the Bund Deutscher EinsatzVeteranen (German Veterans Association) under the motto “We who served.” The Reservist Comraderies Hütschenhausen and Ramstein will serve coffee, cake and pea soup and invite anyone, German or American alike, to get to know each other. The organizers of the event would like to use the opportunity to strengthen ties to the U.S. Forces and promote international connections. Singer Jesse Cole and balloon artist “Twisting Armin” will entertain guests, a display with therapeutic horses and dogs (with a focus on PTSD) will take place in the afternoon. Anyone, whether active-duty, veteran or family member is cordially invited to learn more about the initiative and its goals at Bürgerhaus, which will be open for the public that day.
WEINBERGNÄCHTE (WINE NIGHT EVENTS)
FEB. AND MARCH, CITY CENTER/SURROUNDINGS, BAD DÜRKHEIM
The city of Bad Dürkheim has planned a number of exciting events focusing on wine in the upcoming weeks. The series kicks off with a (W)einkaufsnacht (late night shopping) from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 when the city center will be illuminated, a spectacular light show and show elements will delight visitors and wine shops will offer tastings. A pyrograph will paint works of art into the sky with diverse music entertainment. On Feb. 24 and 25 a Spring Presentation will take place in the Kurhaus with wine tasting opportunities. The Weinbergnacht is the highlight on March 1 and 2 as an open-air wine tasting and hiking event along six kilometers through the vineyards from Michelsberg to the Roman Villa, along with 21 different booths for delicious snacks along the trail. The event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. For details, visit: www.weinbergnacht.de
MR. ROD – “THE NO. 1 ROD STEWART SHOW – UNPLUGGED & SEATED”
FEB. 24, 7.30 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL
This spectacular Rod Steward Show, a special unplugged concert, has toured the world and paid tribute to Rod Steward over five decades. Tickets at https://www.reservix.de.
FADO-REISE, KONZERT AUßER DER REIHE
MARCH 1, 7.30 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Sina Nossa will present their new album Concreta Utopia. New creative jewels that just want to be heard and felt. Traditional Fado music meets jazz, pop and folklore. Tickets: http://www.eventim.de/
OSTEREIERMARKT (EASTER EGG MARKET)
MARCH 2 -3, 11 A.M.-6 P.M., WESTPFALZ-WERKSTTÄTTEN, SAUERWIESEN, KL-SIEGELBACH
Twenty hobby artists will display their works out of eggshells, glass and ceramics. You can admire art on eggs, buy them or design your own. Especially children are encouraged to join the fun. There will be a €1 entry fee to be contributed to Westpfalz-Werkstätten, drinks and snack will also be available.
HOMBURG FLEA AND ANTIQUE MARKET
MARCH 2, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., AM FORUM, HOMBURG
The biggest flea and antique market in southwest Germany, takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall) and the Landratsamt. The flea market was launched in 1975 and has developed into the largest in southwest Germany. On peak days in the summer, 1,500 traders offer their wares and attract thousands of visitors to Homburg.
JAPANESE GARDEN OPENING
MARCH 2, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., LAUTERSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Fans of the Japanese Garden und culture can look forward to the official opening March 2. The garden will be open for visitors during daylight hours. Special events such as the “Day of Green” May 4, “Children’s Day” May 5 with the reading of a children’s book are on the schedule. The garden will also participate in the “Lange Nacht der Kultur” (Long light of Culture) June 22 and “Japan Classics” Aug. 18. Dates for the tea ceremonies and yoga classes will be announced soon.
FLEA AND ANTIQUE MARKETS IN/AROUND THE KMC
Secondhand women’s fashion, Bad Dürkheim, Mercure Hotel, Feb. 24
INTERNATIONALER OSTEREIERMARKT (EASTER EGG MARKET)
MARCH 2 – 3, SCHWETZINGEN CASTLE
No two eggs are alike: This is tradition at the Easter Egg Market at Castle Schwetzingen to be held for the 36th time. Fifty artists will amaze visitors with astonishing ornamentally decorated eggs in all sizes from parakeet to ostrich eggs. They will present their techniques and give tip on becoming creative. In most cultures, eggs have been a symbol of fertility and new life, there are not limits to what you can do with eggs. Batik eggs come from Romania, Russia is famous for its wooden pieces, a scratching technique is popular in Slovakia, while eggs are decorated with metal in Hungary. France is famous for porcelain eggs, Italy renowned for glass-blown ones from Murano and English eggs are often made of enamel. The castle and its lovely gardens are well worth a visit of their own. Visit: https://www.schloss-schwetzingen.de/en/
VIVE LA FRANCE, SUNDAYS AT FIVE
MARCH 3, 5 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
“Live like god in France,” this saying usually refers to culinary delights of the French cuisine. But, our neighbor country also has a lot to offer when it comes to music, such as delicious opera melodies or dance rhythms that bubble like champagne. Tickets: http://www.eventim.de/
FEUERENGEL – A TRIBUTE TO RAMMSTEIN
MARCH 9, 7 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN
There are many cover bands, but not that many tribute band. The sound, lightshow and stage can be confusingly similar and the six full-blood musicians can almost be mistaken for the original band members. Tickets: https://congresscenterramstein.reservix.de/
