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Kaiserslautern American
May 16, 2014
Have fun with the locals Holifestival of Color
Sat, Aug 16 Mannheim, Maimarktgelände Don’t miss out on your chance to join the Holifestival of Colors 2014 in Mannheim. Last year’s tickets sold out months before, so be quick! Enjoy music, loads of colors, heaps of fun and a bunch of great, like-minded people! This event will start at noon. Ticket prices start at €19.99. For tickets and more info go to www.holifestival.com. EVENTS Medieval Market Sat, May 17 – Sun, May 18 Obermoschel, Burg Landsberg Visit the 15th medieval market at the Moschellandsburg in Obermoschel 17th 18th of May. Inside the castle walls, merchants offer their products, craftsmen demonstrate their traditional skills and musicians and jugglers entertain visitors both days. The annual fire show with a concert by the groups Spectaculatius and Fire Planet are a highlight on Saturday night. After dark, the entire castle is lit only by torches and candles, creating unforgettable moments. The market opens its doors on Saturday at 11:00 - to midnight and Sundays from 10:00 - 20:00. There is parking directly below the castle. Visitors pay €6, children up to 14 years and costumed visitors pay €3 and there are also weekend tickets! Children up to sword height (55”) are free! See www.mittelalter-obermoschel.de International Museum Day Sun, May 18 Trier, various museums Come and be a part of the International Museum Day in Trier on the18th of May. You can gather all kinds of information in four different museums. Children are also welcome. For more information contact the Tourist information Center in Trier at 0651-978080 or see www.trier.de/ tourismus May fair Sat, May 23 – Mon, Jun 2 Kaiserslautern, Messeplatz It’s time for Kaiserslautern to have their
fair again! Starting from the 23rd of May to the 2nd of June Kaiserslautern will host their May fair at the Messeplatz. You can ride the Ferris wheel, drive the bumper cars, or even just stroll through the fair and enjoy the variety of foods available. For more information see www.kaiserslautern.de Girls flea market Sun, May 25 Kaiserslautern, UniSport Tech. University Girls, it’s fleamarket time! On the 25th of May you and your girlfriends will be able to find treasures like great second hand items, designer clothing, vintage and homemade items. Food and drinks will be served and music will be provided as well. The fleamarket starts at 10 a.m. and goes to 4 p.m. There is an entry fee of €2. Hiking Sat, May 24 Gräfendhron, Gemeindehaus This volksmarch path has its official opening on the 24th of May in the Haardtwald. You will be able to feel the “green energy” during this volksmarch as you take in the elements surrounding you like air and water. This volksmarch will be approx. 16 kilometers long so be sure to wear good walking shoes. For more information see www.erbeskopf.de Sunday Shopping Sun, May 25 Kaiserslautern, City If you need something to do this Sunday, why not head into town for Sunday shopping this weekend. Stores will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. you will be sure to find some great bargains.
Wine & magic Thu, May 29 Mainz, Geberts Weinstuben Escape from everyday life during the event “Wein & Wunder” (wine & magic) on May 29. In a relaxed atmosphere the magician Oliver de Luca will enchant the audience with supernatural tricks while the chef serves a magical three course dinner and selected wines. This will be a fun night to talk about for some time! Admission is €64. For more info see www.weinundwunder.de. Kylie Minogue Wed, Oct 22 Köln, Lanxess Arena Kylie Minogue will be performing on the 22nd of October in the Lanxess Arena in Köln. Kylie will be promoting her new album Kiss me Once with songs like “Sexy Love,” “Feels So Good,” and “Beautiful.” The show will start at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at €82.90. For more information and tickets see www. eventim.de SPORTS Viking Heroes Challenge Fri, May 16 – Sun, May 18 St. Wendel Do you have what it takes to be a hero? If so go to St. Wendel between the 16th and 18th of May. Here you will be tested. You will have to climb containers, cross through streams, and climb a wall that is 4 meters high. If you’ve got what it takes then join the fun. Registration is free! To register and for more information see www.heroes-challenge.de
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Soccer Sun, May 20 Kaiserslautern, Fritz-Walter-Stadium On the 20th of May the 1. FCK will be playing against the FSV Frankfurt 1899. Get into your red devils gear and grab your tickets to support the team. For more information see www.fck.de Baseball Wed, May 28 Mannheim, Gartenschauweg Who is ready for a homerun? I am! See the Mannheim Tornados play against the Buchbinder Legionäre Regensburg on the 28th of May at 7 p.m. in Mannheim. Season tickets cost €40. For more information about the game see www.tornados.de CONCERTS My Fair Lady Sun, May 18 Mannheim, Am Rosengartenplatz If you are familiar with the quote, “The rain in Maine, stays mainly on the plain,” then you most surely know what movie this is from. If you are a musical fan then you will not want to miss out. Prices for the show start at €41.85. For more information see www.eventim.de Awolnation Thu, Jun 5 Luxembourg, Rockhal See this awesome American electronic rock band that mixes punk rock, disco and indie, amongst other genres, together. Awolnation became known for their song “Sail.” Ticket price is €22. For more information see www.rockhal.lu
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