
JAZZ STAGE MEETS SYRIA
JAN. 17, 7:30 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Syrian Ahmad Wahhoud has been playing his way into the hearts of listeners for seven years. Having been persecuted and fled, the trained musician from Damascus was stranded in the Palatinate after harrowing experiences and joined the intercultural band Shaian in 2016. Formerly an accordion and guitar student, he has since devoted himself solely to his beloved strings — especially the Turkish lute (oud) — and sings Syrian songs in such a captivating way that you immediately feel transported to the Arab halls of Syria. He enchants with his warm smile and his powerful voice. But he doesn’t shy away from modernity either, interpreting everything from blues to pop songs as if you were meeting an Arab Eric Clapton. There will definitely be more than a hint of the Orient in the Fruchthalle. Tickets: www.kultopolis.com
KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE
JAN. 24 – MARCH 9, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Ice skating fans can look forward to the ice rink on Messeplatz opening its doors again. There are now 600 sqm of ice available, special events for kids, and food and drink for onlookers. The ice rink will also be built on the grass area, which will minimize noise pollution. Time to don your skates and turn pirouettes!
KONZERT AM KAMIN (CONCERT BY THE FIREPLACE)
JAN. 26, 11 A.M., THEODOR-ZINK-MUSEUM, KAISERSLAUTERN
The concert by the fireplace offers chamber music and vocals. The Culture Department of the City of Kaiserslautern invites musical guests at the beginning of the year. As part of the independent classic music scene in and around Kaiserslautern, Sabine Heinlein, Esther Mertel and Rebecca Gerstel are organizing this year’s fireside concert. The audience can look forward to an entertaining and varied program. In a cozy atmosphere with excellent wine and a culinary surprise, there will be opportunity to exchange ideas with the musicians and their guests. What a special way to make a cold winter day into a special happening. Tickets at www.sommernachtsoper.de or Tel. 0151-5255 6383.
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IN VILLAGES:
Please set the Christmas trees without decoration on the curb before 6 a.m. on collection day (not on private area). Trees can also be brought to the organic collection points. Please note that only trees without decoration are accepted! Jan. 20: Baalborn Otterberg, Drehenthalerhof. Jan. 21: Otterbach, Sambach. Jan. 22: Mackenbach, Kollweiler, Reichenbach-Steegen, Fockenberg-Limbach, Albersbach, Obermohr, Kirchmohr, Schrollbach, Reuschbach, Weltersbach. Jan. 23: Ramstein, Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Steinwenden. Jan. 24: Hauptstuhl, Spesbach, Hütschenhausen, Katzenbach, Niedermohr. Jan. 27: Landstuhl. Jan. 28: Kindsbach.
74TH WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG
MARCH 4, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, RAMSTEIN
The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Traditionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged t contact email umzug@kvbruchkatze.de or call Markus Kuproth (English speaking) at 0160-94852307 for details and registration.
LUMINESCENCES (LANTERN FESTIVAL)
UNTIL MARCH 29, ZOO AMNÉVILLE, FRANCE
The third lantern festival is back in force with a new theme: Magic Indies. Luminescences is a colorful and luminous invitation to discover South Asian culture and nature. It is a 1.4 km route through the zoo’s alleys, featuring over 10,000 light installations to be discovered as soon as night falls. Get ready to embark on a magical journey you’ll long remember! Please make sure to read opening times and important information at: https://zoo-amneville.com/en/common-questions/
DYNAMIKUM SCIENCE CENTER PIRMASENS
— IMMER IN BEWEGUNG, PIRMASENS
Even a good ten years after its opening, the Dynamicum, as the largest science center in the southwest, still has a special appeal, inspires its visitors and infects them with the “natural science virus”. On 4,000 sqm of exhibition space, playful research and experimentation on one’s own initiative remains the top principle in the dynamicum’s orientation as a “hands-on” museum. With around 160 exhibits on two levels, there are plenty of aha experiences for young and old, such as how you can move or something else or how you can supposedly outwit the laws of nature when a ball rolls up the mountain. There are several new and refined exhibits from the fascinating field of sports and biomechanics waiting to be explored. Another highlight is the dynamicum app with around 30 exciting knowledge clips. The dynamicum in the directly adjacent Strecktalpark also has a lot to offer in the open air. For details see: www.dynamikum.de
DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH
FEB. 15, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN
The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further date: March 15. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de