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• Ongoing Stammtisch at Gordon Biersch: Tuesdays,  6 - 8 pm The Friends of the Goethe-Institut Washington get together about once a month around their Stammtisch - an informal social gathering at a local tavern, where we practice and polish our German conversational skills. To become a Friend of the Goethe-Institut, please call 202-682-9041 for more information. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 900 F Street, NW (Metro: Gallery Place)

• Ongoing 2002 Sundays 1 - 5 pm Viennese Waltz Lesson by the Traxlers at Meridian House, 1630 Crescent Place, N.W., Washington, DC. 1 - 2 pm: Beginners' Lesson, intended for those who have not danced the Viennese waltz before or who feel they want to start from scratch. It will focus on waltz rhythm, dance posture, the hesitation step, and the basic steps for the Rechtswalzer (waltz to the right), as well as practice in dancing one and two turns to the right. (No prior dance experience is required.) 2 - 5 pm: Refresher Lesson in Viennese Waltz, for those familiar with the basics. This includes the teaching of the Linkswalzer (waltz to the left), changing directions, and practice in dancing one and two turns to the left and right. Cost $20 (1 - 5 pm) or $15 (2 - 5 pm) per person. Recorded music. See web site for details and registration information. Info: viennesewaltz@mail.com or call 301-577-3503.

• Ongoing Alpine Dancers hold open, free practice sessions at the New Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, near Washington Beltway exit 20A. New dancers and musicians are always welcome. Couple and trio figure dances from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Info: Herbert & Carol Traxler, 301-577-3503.

• Ongoing on display until August 30  EXHIBIT InsideOut OutsideIn: Berlin-Washington Photography Gerhard Faller-Walzer and Wess Brown
  Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes

• Ongoing on display until September 8 EXHIBIT OPEN CITY Street Photographs Since 1950 Thomas Struth and Wofgang Tillmans  Hirshhorn Museum 202-357-2700 (during the week) 202-357-1618 (nights and weekends)

• June 25, 7pm FILM The Nasty Girl (Das schreckliche Mädchen) Based upon the true experiences of Anna Rosmus, who uncovered evidence of her town's willing collaboration with the Nazis during World War II. Ms. Rosmus will be on hand for a post screening discussion. DCJCC's Cecile and Aaron Goldman Theater 1529 16th Street, NW Tickets: 800-494-8497 or
• June 26 - August 21, 2002 FILM SERIES Berlin Over the Decades This series, spanning the decades from the 1960s to present, showcases some of the finest films made in Berlin. Tickets: $5, $3 Friends of the Goethe-Institut, seniors, and students with ID. Tickets must be purchased at the Goethe-Forum at Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes during box office hours. Reservations can be made by phone and will be held until 30 minutes prior to the screening. All films will be shown at the Goethe-Forum in 35 mm. To RSVP, please call 202-289-1200 ext. 169. June 26, 6:30 pm Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes 814 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC nearest metro: gallery place/chinatown - green/yellow lines cost: $5, $3 students/seniors
  • One, Two, Three b/w, in english June 26, 6:30 pm
  • Wings of Desire german, french, english w/ subtitles July 10, 6:30 pm
  • Run Lola Run german w/ subtitles July 17, 6:30 pm
  • Berlin Babylon german and english w/ subtitles August 21, 6:30 pm info: t: 202.289.1200 or http://www.goethe.de/washington
• June 27, 5 pm GERMAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE Walking Tour Starting Point: Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes Ending Point: National Archives Records Administration The National Archives requires an ID 202-289-1200 ext.510
• June 29, 10 am SEMINAR The Enchanting Castles of Germany The Smithsonian Associates German Embassy 202-357-3030 (Reservations required)
• Alte Kameraden German Band Concert Monday, July 29, 7:00 PM Outdoor Concert Waterfront Park Alexandria, VA
• Reading Civil War diary of a German American Union Soldier Private Balthasar Best First Minnesota Regiment Company K Translation and reading: LtCol Hausdorf, Austrian Embassy Welcome: BGen Guntmar  Heck, Defense Attaché. Introduction to: Events of the year 1863 by Mr. William W. Eply, US Army Historian "Old First" by Mr. Wayne Jorgenson, Historian First Minnesota Regiment Contents of the diary by LtCol Ewald Hausdorf, Assistant Defense Attaché August 16, 2002 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Embassy of Austria  524 International Ct, NW Washington, D.C. 20008 No RSVP required. Coffee and Civil War "hardtack" and other cookies will be served.

• Friday August 16 - Saturday August 17: 102nd Annual German Festival in Carroll Park Baltimore enjoy live entertainment and outstanding foods under the shaded comfort of our large beer tents Schuhplattlers regional dance groups five ommpah bands and no one should depart for home without stopping by our many varied craft vendors.

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• August 24 – September 8 MOVIE: The Manns - Novel of a Century American Film Institute at the Kennedy Center 202-833-AFIT http://www.AFI.com/
• Local TelevisionWednesday August 21 at 8 PM on MHz (WNVC-56) and Sunday August 25 at 3:30 PM on MHz2 (WNVT-53) German Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger discusses the direction of German leadership, the economy and his understanding of the role developed nations play in the age of globalization.
• German language television Tatort / Scene of the Crime: "Martinsfire" Directed by Nikolaus Stein von Kamienski (Germany) Sunday, August 25 at 9 PM on Channel 56 and Tuesday, August 27 at 8 PM  on Channel 53 The murder of a four-year-old boy is complicated by the discovery of injuries found on the child's body several days after his death. Detective Ballauf befriends a neglected eight-year-old named Mirko, believing he knows more than he's telling. Ballauf and his partner Freddy Schenk eventually find themselves in a murky world of childish fears and grown-up nightmares.
• August 28, 6 – 8 pm FRIENDS OF THE GOETHE-INSTITUT STAMMTISCH Clarendon Grill patio Arlington, VA RSVP: 202-289-1200 ext. 162
• Michael Hochgeschwender Universität Tübingen "Beyond Sacredness: The Specifics of Religion in the U.S." Thursday, September 5, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• Monika Wohlrab-Sahr Universität Leipzig "On Symbolic Emigrations and Symbolic Battle: A Type of Conversion to Islam in Western Countries" Thursday, September 19, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org 
• September 20-22 Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest or call (302) 366-9454 or email Howard Meyer at schnitz53@att.net
• German American Encounters after World War II and the Holocaust Conference at the GHI, September 26 - 29, 2002. Conveners: Alexander Freund (AICGS), Atina Grossmann (Cooper Union), Raimund Lammersdorf (GHI), and Annette Puckhaber (GHI) German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• McLean Oktoberfest! Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will feature dance, a live "oompah" band, crafts and authentic German food. The well-known Alte Kameraden German band and the popular German costumed dance group, Schuhplattler Washingtonia are scheduled to perform. Booths are available for those selling and displaying German items and crafts. If you are interested in participating, contact Sam Roberts at 703-790-0123 or samrobertsiii@yahoo.com .
• Thursday October 4 - Sunday October 7 Oompah the night away at Fort Belvoir The sights and sounds of old town Deutschland return to Fort Belvoir this fall. This year's Oktoberfest promises to be another polka fest to remember with several new additions that will hold something for everyone.

  With all the trimmings that are familiar to some of us who have actually traveled to Europe, we are taken on a trip down memory lane. And for those who have never traveled abroad, it is a festival that brings some of the richest traditions of Germany right here to Fort Belvoir for you to experience yourself. The vendor mall typical of the German markets will be selling their wares, and the fire department will display their engines and trucks. Of course the sounds of the traditional Oktoberfest will be center stage under the giant fest tent. A German Army Band will be playing the beloved oompah music that the young, old and even in between enjoy dancing to. The musical format this year includes a variety of bands playing German style tunes.

  And if you've never experienced the taste of Deutschland, this is the festival you cannot miss. German beer, bratwurst, sauerkraut, funnel cakes, and fresh hot candied roasted almonds are only some of the delicious foods that will be featured.

  A traditional Volksmarch begins in the early morning for those who enjoy starting a crisp autumn day with a brisk walk among family and friends. And the carnival returns this year featuring the fast and furious rides for those with the stomach for it.

  The Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest begins this year on Thursday, October 4th and runs through Sunday, Oct. 7th. The carnival grounds are located adjacent to Route 1 and ample parking is available for our guests. Don't miss this year's favorite fall festival. We'll see you there! For updated information, visit our web site at www.belvoirmwr.com.

• Sunday, October 6 Alte Kameraden German Band Concert National German-American Day Ceremony Heurich Mansion [Dupont Circle] Washington, DC
• A Sonderweg in European Environmental History Symposium at the GHI, 10 October 2002. Conveners: Joachim Radkau (University of Bielefeld) and Christof Mauch (GHI). German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• Landscapes and Roads in North America and Europe: Cultural History in Transatlantic Perspective Conference at the GHI, October 11-12, 2002. Conveners: Thomas Zeller (Oakland University/University of Maryland) and Christof Mauch (GHI). German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• 33rd Annual Maryland Oktoberfest … … A bit of Bavaria in Baltimore! Saturday and Sunday October 12 and 13, 2002 Fifth Regiment Armory Howard and 29^th Division Streets (next to the State Office Building Complex, and near Martin Luther King Boulevard) Dance to the traditional sounds of brass, oom-pah and polka bands; sample delicious German food and beverages; browse among the many authentic crafts for sale!
• Aaron Fogleman Northern Illinois University "Transatlantic Perspectives on Marriage, Sex, and Religous Deviance in British North America" Thursday, October 17, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• Philip H. Melling University of Wales, Swansea "Disobedience and the Divine Way: A Puritan Context for September 11th" Thursday, October 31, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• History of Sexuality in Modern Germany Conference at the GHI, 24-27 October 2002. Conveners: Richard Wetzell (GHI) and Edward Dickinson (University of Cincinnati). German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org 
• Virginia Soccer Oktoberfest! Check out the largest German Bavarian Oktoberfest event in the State of Virginia by clicking on Richmond Oktoberfest. Richmond's 33rd annual German/American Oktoberfest will be held at "The Showplace Exhibition Center" on Mechanicsville Turnpike. This is a must see, must do event, so mark your calendar for October 25 & 26
• LUTHERFEST Sun, Nov. 10, 2002 7-9 p.m. $10.00 per person To commemorate Martin Luther's birthday the Forum will present: LUTHER & GERMAN CULTURE. Prof. Dr. Eric Gritsch, Director of the Zion Forum For German Culture, will do a presentation with discussion. A hearty supper of bratwurst, beer, cider, bread, and potatoes finished with a German dessert is sure to please. To RSVP, call the church office (410) 727-3939 by Nov. 5, 2002. Reservations are necessary for admission.
• 16th Annual Lecture 14 November 2002. Fritz Stern Dissertation Prize and Symposium 15 November 2002. Convener: (Konrad Jarausch, Potsdam) German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• Anne Braude Harvard University "Religion and Feminism in American Society since the 1960s" Thursday, November 21, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org
• Sarah Barringer Gordon University of Pennsylvania "The Mormon Question: Polygamy and American History" Thursday, December 12, 5-7pm German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle (Use Q Street North Exit) Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. Lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Acceptances only Tel. (202) 387-3355, Fax. (202) 387-6437, Email c.brown@ghi-dc.org

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• CHRISTKINDLMARKT Sat, Nov. 30, 2002 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun, Dec. 1, 2002 noon - 4 p.m. $1.00 per person Co-sponsored by THE BALTIMORE KICKERS Last year this two-day event brought one thousand people into Zion's garden and Adlersaal. As previously, shoppers will be able to feast on authentic German foods and stock their pantries with imported holiday goodies including STOLLEN and LEBKUCHEN. Local craftspeople display their handmade snowflakes, Santas and elves, floral arrangements along with commercial importers of smokers and steins. There are also contemporary crafts from developing nations and local artisans. A model train garden is also being planned. The holiday spirit is initiated with a Christmas tree and German music. People can begin their holiday shopping, relax with a glass of GLÜHWEIN and conversation with a friend in a festive setting. Doorprizes are awarded and guided tours of Zion Church are available.

. Swiss / Austrian / German Restaurants in the DC area Cafe Tirolo 4001 N. Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203 703.528.7809 Zum Rheingarten Rte 1 Stafford, VA 22554-4825 703-221-4635 Old Europe 2434 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 202-333-7600 Cafe Berlin 322 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, DC 202-543-7656 Wurzburg-Haus 7236 Muncaster Mill Rd. Rockville MD 301-330-0402 German Gourmet Delicatessen 7185 Lee Highway Falls Church, Virginia 22036 (703) 534-1908  Go Home   Links of Interest to German Language Learners    Washington German Historical Institute Events Calendar of Events   German Language Movies Scheduled for Washington Scholarships for Study and Research in Austria and specifically for Scholars from the United States Scholarships for Study and Research in Germany Air tickets to Germany, Austria and Switzerland can be obtained through the old-line and reliable Atlantic Fellowship, located in Washington,  which also handles rail passes, car rentals and travel insurance. Scholarships and internships in Germany are available through the  DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Österreichischer Austauschdienst includes scholarship information as well as a link to a brochure on studying in Austria.   German Language Study Programs in Austria mostly but not only in the summer months. Often special courses for musicians and singers. German-American Organizations in Baltimore is the clearing house for German-American clubs, festivals, organizations in Baltimore and all the rest of Maryland. S.u.G.T.V. "Washingtonia" - a "Schuhplattler" dance club based in D.C. is continuously seeking opportunities to share its Bavarian heritage with others. In addition to performing traditional Schuhplattler dances, "Washingtonia" entertains with such folk art as alpine bell ringing, alpine horn and popular German beer drinking songs. Studying at an Austrian University although the site is not aimed specifically at US students, it contains helpful general information and contacts to the individual universities in Austria. The Swiss Club of Washington D.C. aspires to foster a sense of community among Swiss people and friends of Switzerland in the Washington metropolitan area including Northern Virginia and Maryland. The Wagner Society of Washington DC has among its goals to organize, plan, and promote Wagner-related events, such as lectures, workships, symposia, a newsletter, a web page, and live operatic performances; to relate the Society's efforts to area opera activities as appropriate; to encourage and facilitate group attendance at live performances of Wagner's works in the Washington - Baltimore area, as well as other cities in the US and abroad.  Deutscher Klub of Northern Virginia Community College ... the Deutscher Klub website for Northern Virginia Community College. with the latest information on Klub happenings, as well as other German-related events in the Washington, DC area. Austrian Cultural Events in the Washington area Austrian Cultural Forum The re-vamped and very trendy Austrian cultural information center. Be patient with the pop-up introductory page which guides you to many interesting exhibits and events.  American-Austrian Society  Each year the Society sponsors or supports several cultural events that take place at the Embassy of Austria and at other locations in the Washington metropolitan area. Most of these events are open to the general public. The Society's stimulating cultural and educational programs are centered around the artistic, humanistic, and scientific achievements of Austrians and Americans with ties to Austria Verein Deutscher Trachten von Baltimore Tanzkreis for the "preservation and presentation to the public of the many coloful Trachten (Regional Costumes) of the Germanic Lands, as well as the dances, songs, history and traditions of the various regions of Germany".   Arion Gesangverein To promote the cultivation of German music, song and culture in the United States through concerts, song festivals and Liederabende.     Delaware-Saengerbund German Society of Maryland , founded in the 18th Century, continues today providing grants for use by institutions teaching German; sponsoring an essay contest on German-American issues for junior high school students; promoting German heritage; publication of leaflets dealing with Marylanders of German ancestry who have contributed to our state and nation; social activities such as the Society's summer picnic and annual Kirchgang, sponsoring Thanksgiving Eve ecumenical services and the Defender's Day celebration at Fort McHenry and bus trips to various points of interest for German Americans. Blob's Park, near Ft. Meade on Route 175 just off the Baltimore Washington Parkway [Click for directions],  has many Special Celebrations during the year. May Day is celebrated every Mother's Day in May, and the Sonnenwendfeier (the longest day of the year) is celebrated on Father's Day in June. The first Octoberfest in the United States was held at Blob's Park in 1947 and continues to be celebrated the first weekend of every October! Other special days are Bavarian Day in September, a children's Christmas Party when Santa Claus and St. Nicholas visit and present every child with a gift, and a gala New Year's Eve Party. Student in Wien Practical tips, sources of information both academic and administrative and social  for people presently studying in Vienna: addresses, lists of lectures, student news, bars, etc. Exhibit closed while being moved from Arlington to DC Berlin Wall at Freedom Park  Original pieces of the Berlin Wall, measuring a total of 32 feet in length and 12 feet in height, have been permanently re-erected in front of an original 32-foot-high guard tower as the centerpiece of a new exhibit on Berlin and the era of the Iron Curtain. The tower (which originally stood near "Checkpoint Charlie," the crossing point made famous in countless real and fictional Iron Curtain espionage incidents) and the wall section will be augmented by several photomurals and text panels that document the 1961 construction of the wall, its impact on Germany and history since the wall fell. Go Home OnLine German Language Books and Media Sources German Web Radio German News Sources German Sounds and Music German Language Search Engines Austria and Styria German Language Periodicals Theater in the German Speaking Countries Specialized German Dictionaries Tourist Tips for Germany and Austria German Language Learning Maps of German Speaking Countries and Cities Dictionary Suggestions German 116 Winter 2002 Highways and Byways of German Literature Reference Sources for the German Speaking Countries Image Gallery A short history and a sightseeing tour of the Hudson Tubes (PATH), one of the earliest subways of the world, along with an image gallery of the Tubes, past and present. English and German versions. There is also a section updated daily on the changes to the Tubes as a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.  1418110-1114 This page was last updated on August-19-2002 using HTMLpad.