We offer a link to modern German culture, the German language and the arts. We provide a variety of opportunities to learn, to be entertained and to meet like-minded people. Importantly, we make it possible for those wanting to speak German, from native German speakers to those just learning the basics, to do so.
FREE ENTRANCE
MAYPOLE DANCE & LIVE MUSIC
BEER GARDEN & GERMAN FOOD
KIDS’ ZONE : Craft workshops by Spielwerk , Music workshops by Musikhaus, games and more
ART & CRAFT : you will find a wide selection of jewelry, photography, antiques, German books and much more wonderful crafts
LIVE ON STAGE :
the Liederkreis Choir,the Portland Kinderschule May dancer, folk and pop singer Chris Gabriel , singer and yodeler Shelby Imholt , Magician Tom Waldrop and the Portland based band Bodacious
FOOD VENDORS:
Urban German with different kinds of Bratwurst and more – we’re all waiting for the famous ‘Berliner curry wurst’ , Sultan’s kitchen for the ‘typical’ German Döner and more , Fressen for brezels and cakes – the most famous Bienenstich and Kobos Coffee and ‘Kakao’
RAFFLE the German Way : A chance for both kids and adults to win lots of wonderful prizes at two raffles
Entertainment program from 11 am – 7pm
Information booth : ALL THINGS GERMAN IN PDX ; Zeitgeist Northwest as well as other non-profit organizations will be at the festival to answer your questions.
An Introduction to Contemporary German Art
Zeitgeist Northwest and Victory Gallery invite you to join us for a series of informal exhibit talks introducing contemporary German artists. There will be presentations of the works and an opportunity to gather around German wines and cheeses. We are excited to meet at the gallery, located in the heart of the Pearl, offering shows of cutting-edge European artists. Seating is limited so please RSVP early.
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 6:30 – 8:30pm
Friderike Heuer will present an overview of new German contemporary art and introduces artist Jost Münsterʼs exhibition.
Thursday, June 6th, 2012 6:30 -8:30 pm
Martin Mohr will discuss his work and process during a preview of his new exhibition.Jane Wood will speak about the importance of international art in Portland.
Where: Victory Gallery, 733 NW Everett St, PDX, OR 97209 ( on the corner of Everett and Park Ave)
Admission: Free
Please RSVP to jane@victorygallery.com at Victory Gallery
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