Please join us for the 51st Annual Steuben ParadeonSaturday, September 20th, 2008!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 6 PM "Making Their Mark" - Movie and Talk Acclaimed New York director Todd Weinstein introduces three German immigrants who have made their mark on New York City: The builders of the Brooklyn Bridge, John and Washington Roebling, Piano builder Henry Steinway and Isidor Strauss of Macy's fame. Hear about their legacy and meet the descendants of those three pioneers and entrepreneurs. German House, 871 UN Plaza (1st Avenue and 49th Street) Free, RSVP at german-consulate-ku@nyct.net or 212-610-9759
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6.30 PM Reading "Der eiskalte Himmel" Meet German author Mirko Bonné, this semester's Writer-in-Residence at Deutsches Haus at New York University. Bonné will read from "Der eiskalte Himmel", his latest work, followed by a discussion and book signing. Deutsches Haus at NYU, 42 Washington Mews
Saturday, September 13,2008 - 1 PM German Pub Crawl No worries… you don't actually have to crawl. The Young German-American Club, based in North Bergen, NJ, takes you on a bus tour with stops at the best German bars in New York City, where you will enjoy the freshest brews and best sausages in town. Starts at Heidelberg Restaurant, 2nd Avenue at 86th Street RSVP at info@ygac.org
Wednesday, September 17,2008 - 8 PM "Ein Fall für Zwei" German opera and TV star Gunter Emmerlich teams up with Boston native Deborah Sasson for a one-night-only visit to Carnegie Hall. Discovered by Leonard Bernstein and sent to Germany to star in the original production of "West Side Story", Ms. Sasson's career covered opera, musical and songs all the way from classic to folk and country, and she has been a favorite with German audiences for decades. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 7th Avenue & 57th Street $30-40, for tickets call 212-247-7800
Friday, September 19 - 6 PM Exhibition "Eisenhüttenstadt/Positions" The small industrial town of Eisenhüttenstadt is the focus of an exhibition of photographs and texts by German artist Ines Hertel. Interviews with locals supplement the images of people, residential projects and streets to provide a complete portrait of life in the shrinking city, which when conceived by the GDR was to embody the socialist principles of urban development. (Through October 17, 2008) Deutsches Haus at NYE, 42 Washington Mews
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 6 PM German Day at Shea In one of their last games at historic Shea Stadium, the New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs. While not counting on German pitchers (remember "Babe" Ruth and Lou Gehrig at the Yankees?) they do rely on German Alpine Rock and Folk dancers to start the show: After highly successful gigs in the last few years, "Die Schlauberger" and "The Foehrer Musik Freunde" are performing again, Schuhplattler dancers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Mexico are dancing... saying good-bye to Shea. Shea Stadium, Flushing, NY $15, for tickets call Barry Gorman or Stephen Karl at 718-507-6387
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7 PM Lecture: German Life and Song in Yorkville In the 30s to 60s, the Upper East Side was buzzing with German-American life. The Restaurants and Bars and Theaters of Yorkville were a daily showcase of immigrant culture. Yorkville Historian Kathy Jolowicz remembers those days as she presents an exhibition and lecture about the Theater and Restaurant life in Kleindeutschland. Werner Goebel, former singing waiter at the Bavarian Inn, is a guest speaker. Liederkranz, 6 East 87th Street $5, no reservation needed
Friday, September 26, 2008 - 10 PM Micaela Leon - Trance Atlantic "She is a knockout -- tall, blonde and sparkling with her power to act out a song," wrote a critic about Micaela Leon, and the Berliner Zeitung compares her to Greta Garbo. In her latest program "Trance Atlantic" the 2007 Nightlife Award finalist and MAC Award Nominee interprets songs associated with Josephine Baker, Jane Birkin and Marlene Dietrich - three distinct sexual icons of the 20th century who found their greatest success and deepest fulfillment in foreign lands, across significant bodies of water. Leon (who hails from Stuttgart) looks deep within to understand the impetus to travel that she shares with her subjects, while exploring the magnetic appeal of her subjects, who became prophetesses of love and creativity. Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street $20 plus $15 drink minimum, RSVP at 212-206-0440
Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 1 PM German-American Walking Tour More than a hundred years ago, German immigrants in New York mostly settled on the Lower East Side building their business, raising their families and working hard to make it in America without giving up the culture of their homeland. They left their marks. Houses with German architecture and details have survived until today, and so have stories and anecdotes of these early immigrants. Meet at NYU Deutsches Haus, 42 Washington Mews $30, RSVP on-line or to 212-998-8660
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 7 PM "To The Limit" Oscar winning director Pepe Danquart introduces the "Huber Buam", Alexander and Thomas, two free-climbing brothers from Bavaria. Danquart filmed as the duo went for the speed-climbing world record at "The Nose" in Yosemite National Park. Endulge in the astonishing cinematography and heart-stopping action before quizzing Danquart, who will personally introduce his movie and stay for a Q&A. Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street
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