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German World Magazine

Dear Reader,

This year, as most of you already know,
is a very special year for the German-
American community in the
US: not only do we celebrate
the 60th Anniversary of the
Berlin-Airlift but also 400
years of German immigration
to the US. It was in 1608,
when the first German settlers
set foot on American soil and started a
new life in Jamestown, Virginia.

On this occasion, German World
produced a German-American
History Special (photo).
Please e-mail us at
office@german-world.com if
you would like to obtain a
copy.

These two memorable historic
anniversaries were not only
commemorated at the traditional ‘Day of
German Unity’ receptions on October 3,
hosted by the German Embassy in
Washington DC and the Consulates
General of Germany in Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, and San Francisco, but also at
numerous celebrations over the
weekend which were continued on
October 6, the official German-American
Day.

In Southern California, you had two
opportunities to celebrate German-
American Day: at the Phoenix Club in
Anaheim (www.thephoenixclub.com) and
in Downtown Los Angeles where the
North-American Jazz Alliance performed
in a free open-air concert on California
Plaza. (www.goethe.de/losangeles)
The Arizona Center of Germanic Culture
hosted an event at the club house of
Westbrook Village Vistas in Peoria on
October 5, and was joined by a very
special guest who had come from far
way for this occasion: Peter Soppa, the
official media representative of the
emigrant center BallinStadt in Hamburg,
gave an exclusive presentation about the
museum, its research facilities, and the
latest developments. If you missed this
event, don’t miss the Phoenix
Octoberfest October 11. www.ac4gc.org
In Washington D.C., a special ceremony
took place at the German-American
friendship garden on October 6
organized by the German Heritage
Foundation and the United German-
American Committee. The much
anticipated opening of the new German-
American Heritage Center in Washington
DC will take place later this year. www.
ugac.org

In Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell
Wanderers and German-American
Heritage Foundation of the USA
organized a 5K and 10K non-competitive
walk through Historic Philadelphia on
October 4 which was part of a weekend
full of special events at the German
Society of Pennsylvania with
performances of the
Landesjugendorchester Rheinland Pfalz
on October 5 and 6 as a special
highlight. www.germansociety.org

And while the Oktoberfest in Munich
came to a close on October 5, the
Oktoberfest fun continues throughout
America. More information in our event
section below and in our event calendar
on www.german-world.com

Please visit our event calendar section
frequently for latest updates about
events in your neighborhood. Feel free to
send us event information at any time for
consideration in our online or print event
calendar.

Have a wonderful Fall Season!

Petra Schürmann, Publisher

Innovative Concept for Day of German
Unity Monument by

GRAFT and ART+COM

For the longest time, there have been
talks about creating a new monument in
Berlin commemorating Germany’s
peaceful reunification. Even 19 years
after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany
is still without one. On September 30,
2008, shortly before Germany’s National
Day on October 3, The Day of German
Unity, the German architect group
GRAFT presented a new concept for a
monument symbolizing Germany’s
freedom and unity. Their idea of a
monument which they developed in
cooperation with ART+COM is called
“Einheit ueberall” (unity everywhere)
and is a gigantic flag that is neither
bound to any flagpole nor to any specific
location. It would fly over the capitals of
Germany’s states and return once a
month to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
where the reunification began.
For more information visit www.graftlab.
com

American TV-Star Eric Braeden Visits
Hamburg and BallinStadt.

The German-born actor
Eric Braeden arrived in
Hamburg on September 12
upon invitation of the City
of Hamburg where a
fun-packed visitor’s program awaited
him. He also had the opportunity to do
some ancestry research at the emigrant
center BallinStadt. Hamburg officials
were extremely happy to be able to
welcome the Hollywood star and
honored him with an entry in the Golden
Book of the City for his many years of
furthering transatlantic relations.
Braeden stressed the strong feelings
that he has for the City of Hamburg for it
was from here, in 1959, that he set off for
the United States. During the award
ceremony in the Hamburg City Hall, he
emphasized his emotional ties to this
metropolitan city in Northern Germany:
"For me, Hamburg has always meant
both home and a longing for a far-off
place." Photo: Soppamedien.de

October 12, 2008 - 5 PM:
LA Galaxy Oktoberfest Game

Attention Soccer Fans in Southern
California:
LA Galaxy meets the Colorado Rapids on
October 12 at 5 PM in an Oktoberfest-
style game with Bavarian entertainment,
food and beer.
Location: The Home Depot Center in
Carson.
German World Readers receive 35 %
discount on all tickets.

Please contact Michael Hanson at 310-
630-2153 or at mhanson@lagalaxy.com
www.lagalaxy.com

October 25, 2008
Let’s Dance!
First Austrian Steirer Gala Ball Comes to
LA

After a long break, Southern California
can finally look forward to a festive and
traditional Austrian Ball again. On
October 25, on the occasion of Austrian
National Day, the “Club der Steirer” will
organize their first gala ball in the US. It
will take place at the Marriott Hotel in
Marina del Rey. With entertainment
directly from Austria and an all Styrian
event organization. But hurry! Tickets
are limited and sell fast.
For more information contact: Heinz.
habe@inode.at or andrepoppe@ca.
newworldtravel.com
(Mention German World for preferred
seating options.)

Nina Franoszek in next “Madmen”
Episode
“Jet Set” on October 12 at 10 PM on AMC

The award-winning German actress Nina
Franoszek landed a
supporting role in an
upcoming episode of AMC’s
Emmy-winning series
“Madmen”, playing ‘Greta’.
The charming actress has
also been invited to attend
Germany’s prestigious
International Film Festival in Hof and the
International Emmy Awards in New York
on November 19, 2008.www.
ninafranoszek.com

Book Tip

There have been many immigrant stories
written and published so
far. One new publication,
‘Weeds like us’ by
Gunter Nitsch especially
caught our attention. It is
the very honest and
heart-going account of a
young boy growing up in
East Prussia under the
Nazi Regime and fleeing
to the West after the end of WWII. The
uprooting of seven million civilians -
women, children, and elderly men - from
their homes in the German provinces of
East Prussia, Pomerania, and Silesia
following World War II is largely
unknown in the United States. ‘Weeds
Like Us’ is a gripping true adventure
story about the author's own East
Prussian family. The author's earliest
years were spent in relative comfort on
his grandfather's farm in East Prussia
during World War II. For him, life in
Hitler's Germany was the natural order
of things. Then, in January 1945, the
Russians rolled into East Prussia. Full of
unexpected twists and turns, ‘Weeds
Like Us’ takes the reader on a journey
that lasted for six years, as the author's
family tried to make its way safely to the
West.
www.weedslikeus.com

JOB OFFERS

California:

Bi-Lingual Pre-School Teachers (Santa
Monica/West L.A.)

KindergartenLA is looking for bi-lingual
pre-school teachers who are interested
in participating in the school’s transition
from a small scale German language
program with about 15 kids to a full day
German language immersion pre-school
with 40 kids while maintaining its
original philosophy and focus on
community.

If you are interested and available soon,
please send your information to:
HumanResources@KindergartenLA.org

Florida:

Sales Associate

Looking for self-motivated, independent
sales associates for German online-
magazine.

Information: www.florida-insider.com

GERMAN WORLD EVENT PICKS:

California:

Oct 9, 2008 – 7;30 PM
Jazz Concert
The North-Atlantic Brass Alliance
performs at the Goethe Institut Los
Angeles
www.goethe.de/losangeles

Oct 11, 2008 – 10AM-5 PM
"Prevention & Wellness Open House"
at the office of Dr. Malcolm A. Lesavoy,
MD, FACS, in Encino. You can drop by
anytime between 10AM and 5PM, and in
less than 30 minutes be assessed and
reviewed.

Reservations: 818-563-1467 (Space is
limited)

Information: www.drlesavoy.com

Oct 12, 2008 – 10:30 AM
Celebrate Thanksgiving at
Christuskirche in Glendale
Location: 1st German Methodist Church,
556 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA.
91202.

Information: www.christuskirche.us

Oct 14, 2008 – 12noon – 2:00 PM
GABA presents:
3rd Annual Clean Technology Industry
Group Event
The German American Business
Association (GABA) is proud to
announce its 3rd annual Clean
Technology Industry Group event at the
Solar Power International conference in
San Diego.

Location: Omni Hotel in Salon DE, 675 L
Street (and 6th Avenue), San Diego, CA
Information: www.gaba-network.org

Oct 19, 2008, 6 PM
“Evening in Vienna” at ‘Erna’s
Elderberry House Restaurant’
The Estate by the Elderberries is a
Mobile Five Star and AAA Five Diamond
award-winning property is owned and
operated by the Vienna native Erna
Kubin-Clanin and a true Austrian-
American success story. Mrs. Kubin-
Clanin has been hosting her annual "An
Evening in Vienna" dinner for 23 years!
Traditional Austrian menu and Viennese
music by composers Johann Strauss,
Kreisler and Lehar.
Information & reservations: 559-683-
6800 www.elderberryhouse.com

Florida:

Oct 7, 6.30 PM
European Networking Reception
Hosted by the Spanish-American
Chamber of Commerce and co-
sponsored by the GABC of Southeast
Florida.
Location: Segafredo, 1421 South Miami
Ave, Brickell, FL 33131
Information: www.gabc.us

Oct 10 – 12, 17 - 19
Oktoberfest in Lantana
In the same spirit of the Munich
Oktoberfest, the Oktoberfest hosted by
the American German Club of the Palm
Beaches is the largest celebration of
German Culture in South Florida and one
of the largest Oktoberfest on the nation’s
East Coast. The more than 20,000
expected visitors over the two weekends
will find all features of a traditional
Bavarian Oktoberfest atmosphere,
authentic German meals, beer,
Biergarten, family-friendly entertainment
for the Kids, and continuous live
entertainment provided by two original
Oktoberfest bands straight from
Germany. Fridays: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm;
Saturdays from Noon to 11:00 pm;
Sundays from Noon to 8:00 pm
More information: www.
americangermanclub.org

Oct 28,2008 - 5:30
Lecture: "Kranken- und
Rentenversicherung im Ausland"
Guest speaker: Steffen Dantz. ( In
German)
Location: Norris Center, Cambier Park,
756 8th Ave South, Naples, FL 34102
Information & reservations: www.
osdinternational.com

Oct 30, 2008 – 5:30 PM
Lecture: "Kranken- und
Rentenversicherung im Ausland"
Guest speaker: Steffen Dantz. (In
German)
Location: 1500 Miami Center, 201 South
Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33131
Information & reservations: www.
osdinternational.com

Mark the date:
Nov 20, 2008
Austrian TV-Star and Singer Hansi
Kiesler is Coming to the USA!
Hansi will come to St.
Petersburg, FL to perform a
one night only concert!
Together with his band, you
will enjoy a 4course-dinner
and dance to the sounds of
Austrian's best folk singer,
Hansi Kiesler. GermanKinoPlus has
made arrangements for Hansi to perform
at the beautiful St. Petersburg Coliseum.
With the largest oak dance floor in the
Southeast, this beautifully restored
building will serve as the perfect
backdrop for this evening that will be
one to remember.

Please check www.german-world.com /
event calendar for upcoming details.

Illinois:

Oct 12, 2008 - 3:00 PM
DANK Presents: The Bach & Beyond
Concert & Dinner
DANK’s fall season opens with Bach's
Kantate BWV 78 and Mozart's Piano
Concerto K107 Nr 2. The afternoon's
selection feature the newly restored
DANK
Kimball Concert Grand Piano and Bach's
Zuckerman Harpsichord
To enhance your concert experience, a
catered post performance dinner will be
served
at no additional charge. Advance tickets:
$18, DANK members ($15)
Location: DANK Center, Western Ave,
Chicago
Information: www.dank.org

Oct 25, 2008 – 11:30AM – 2 PM
GACCoM CEO Speaker’s Series
Luncheon
with Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America
The German American Chamber of
Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM)
invites you
to their CEO Speaker Series Luncheon
featuring Audi of America's top executive
Johan de Nysschen. Mr. de Nysschen
will talk about this dynamic company,
its growth in the US market, how it is
dealing with the Euro/Dollar exchange
rate and the challenge of diesel.
Location: Sofitel Chicago O'Hare, 5550
N. River Rd. in Rosemont, IL (near
O'Hare Airport.
Information & reservations: www.
gaccom.org

Indiana:

Oct 6, 2008 – 5PM – 6.30 PM
German-American Day Party
Informal German-American Day Party
and “Auf Wiedersehen” to our
Indianapolis/Cologne Sister Cities
guests.
Location: Das Deutsche Haus-
Athenaeum, Biergarten, 401 East
Michigan St, Indianapolis

New York:

Oct 10, 2008 – 12noon – 2.00 PM
Transatlantic Lunch Talks at Deutsches
Haus at NYU
Deutsches Haus at NYU cordially invites
you to a new series of lunch talks to
discuss matters of current interest for
the transatlantic dialogue. The topic on
Oct 10 is "E-Mail and Online Marketing in
Germany: a different Ballpark" with
guest speaker Uwe-Michael Sinn,
Managing Director, rabbit eMarketing
(Frankfurt. Lunch will be served.
Information & reservations: 212-998-8126
www.nyu.edu/deutscheshaus

Oct 11, 2008 – 3.00 PM
Film screening at Zion St. Mark’s
“Es war eine rauschend Ballnacht”
Location: Zion St. Mark's Church, 339
East 84 St (Yorkville), Manhattan.
www.zionstmarks.org

Oct 14, 2008 – 8 PM
Operetta Revue: "The Pursuit of
Happiness"
“Elysium – between two continents”
presents a wide selection of operetta
melodies by Viennese composers from
the turn of the 20th century combined
with prose and poetry of writers such as
the satirist Karl Kraus and others shows
a contrasting world full of dreams and
grievances. This revue which was
premiered at our 5th Elysium Festival in
Bernried / Germany in May as part of
Elysium’s 25th Anniversary Season.
Location: Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie
Hall, New York.

More information: 212-744 4875 - www.
elysiumbtc.org

Oct 24 & 25, 2008 – 10 AM – 4 PM
Annual Bazaar at Zion St. Mark’s
Location: Zion St. Mark's Church, 339
East 84 St (Yorkville), Manhattan.
www.zionstmarks.org

Texas:

YEC’s Monthly Networking Opportunity
German/American Chamber of
Commerce / Young Executives (YEC) in
Dallas meet monthly for Happy Hour in
different locations.
Information: www.thegermanblog.com or
cshewmaker@wonderlandeurotours.com

German World TV Guide October 2008
Available
The new German World TV Guide with
program highlights of DW-TV, German
Kino Plus, and ProSiebenSat.1 Welt is
now available!

Please click here to download the .pdf

For weekly program updates, visit:
www.dw-world.de - www.
germankinoplus.com -
prosiebensat1welt.com

For information, how to obtain German
television stations on DishNetwork or
NexTV visit www.dishnetwork.com and
www.getnextv.com

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