Great News!
Based on the great reception of the relevant decision makers in the community, the Alemannia Society, the Austrian Culture Society, and the Swiss Society of Charlotte have decided to have the first of an annual event under the title
Alpine Spring Fest
on
May 6 and 7, 2011
Spirit Square Facilities
Including the Atrium, McGlohon and Duke Theaters, and a Beer Tent
Please mark this date on your calendars!
We look forward welcoming you there!
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ALPINE CULTURE DAYS
IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG
Sharing Austrian, German, and Swiss Culture and
Celebrating the 'Mecklenburg Connection'
October2-3, 2009
Pilot for Annual Event
Queens University and Providence High School
FREE Admittance - Donations Welcomed
The organizers and supporters listed below invite everyone to join us for a first trial event designed to share cultural aspects between the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg people.
Jennifer Roberts, Chair of the Mecklenburg County Commission
Bob Friedl, Honorary Consul of Austria
Heinz Roth, Honorary Consul of Switzerland
Kurt Waldthausen, Honorary Consul of Germany
Dr. Hans Peter Plotseneder, President of the Austrian Culture Society
John von Ziechmann, Initiator
Austrian/German/Swiss Sponsor Companies
This year's events are a first step in presenting the basic ideas. Starting in 2010, the 'German Culture Days in Charlotte Mecklenburg' are planned to become an annual event.
Please help us with your participation and feedback to create a program that meets your and your friends needs.
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Friday, October 2, 2009, Queens University, DANA AUDITORIUM
6:00 PM - Reception
6:30 PM - UNCC Video on the history events regarding the 'Mecklenburg Connection'
6:50 PM - Introduction of the Chair of the Mecklenburg County Commission by John von Ziechmann
6:52 PM - Jennifer Roberts Welcome and associated remarks
7:05 PM - Welcome and Intro of the speaker from the CLT History Museum by Kurt Waldthausen, Hon. Consul of Germany
7:07 PM - Speaker from the CLT History Museum on what the 'Meck Connection' means and offers today
7:20 PM - Welcome and Intro of the Key Event of the evening, Prof. Dr. Paul Nitsch by Bob Friedl, Hon. Consul of Austria
7:22 PM - Prof. Dr. Paul Nitsch performing Austrian music pieces on the piano
7:40 PM - Welcome by Heinz Roth, Hon. Consul of Switzerland
7:42 PM - Welcome and Intro of the student dance group by the President of the Austrian Culture Society, Dr. Hans Plotseneder
7:45 PM - Dallas group of students performing Austrian and German dances:
Hirtenmadl (Bayern), Boarischer (Austrian), Hack und Zeh (Ostpreussen), Der Mann im Heu (Westfalen), Watzenborner (Hessen), Mecklenburger Quadrille (Schwerin, Mecklenburg), Die Wellen (audience participation dance), Agattanz (Austria), Die Kreuzung (Swiss), and Hirtenmadl
8:15 PM - Intermission
8:30 PM - Comments on the German Film and the 'Annual German Culture Days' planned to commence in 2010
8:33 PM - NC-Premier of the German Movie "John Rabe" (to be confirmed)
10:00 PM - Informal get-together for discussing the plans for 'Annual German Culture Days in Charlotte/Mecklenburg' in 2010, Red-Rock Cafe.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009, Providence High School, Auditorium
5:00 PM - Welcome and Introduction by John von Ziechmann
5:05 PM - German Youth Movie '.....TBD.....'
6:30 PM - Intermission
6:45 PM - UNCC Video on the history events regarding the 'Mecklenburg Connection'
7:05 PM - Dallas group of students performing Austrian and German dances:
Hirtenmadl (Bayern), Boarischer (Austrian), Hack und Zeh (Ostpreussen), Der Mann im Heu (Westfalen), Watzenborner (Hessen), Mecklenburger Quadrille (Schwerin, Mecklenburg), Die Wellen (audience participation dance), Agattanz (Austria), Die Kreuzung (Swiss), and Hirtenmadl
7:35 PM - Intermission
7:50 PM - Charlotte Premiere of the Austrian Movie '......TBD.....'
9:15 PM - Discussion of the plans for 'Annual German Culture Days in Charlotte/Mecklenburg' in 2010
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