It was diary notes that Dr. Lisa Federle turned into a book to give courage and hope to people who, like herself in the past, had a difficult path in life. Her autobiography "Auf krummen Wegen geradeaus" became a SPIEGEL bestseller in 2022. Unsensational and straightforward, her story touches the soul of thousands of readers. Her authenticity is trustworthy, her selflessness impressive, her energy and willpower infectious.

In her second book "Vom Glück des Zuhörens", published in 2023, Lisa Federle describes experiences from her work as a house and emergency doctor. These are moving stories that she discovered as an attentive listener behind many illness narratives. The focus is on relationships: as a place of personal development, happiness, as a source of strength as well as a cause of disruption or illness. She reflects on sensitive topics such as depression, dementia, old-age poverty as well as life designs that do not conform to the norm, against the backdrop of her own "crooked" life path.

Together with cabaret artist Bernd Kohlhepp, the stories read from life come alive. They are taken into dramatic situations at the scene of an accident, impactful blows of fate in the doctor's office, grotesque self-deception, confusing love entanglements, or quirky fake marriages. With his distinctive style, Bernd Kohlhepp shapes the reading in an engaging and entertaining way. One can look forward to meeting a very personal Lisa Federle, who expresses her opinion candidly and spontaneously responds to questions from the audience.

An engaging, profound, but also enjoyable reading experience, where everyone can feel a great sense of the joy of listening within themselves!

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Schwäbische stories, gin and music in Advent.

The author duo Edi Graf & Veronika Wieland and the Upper Swabian bard Barny Bitterwolf present their books "Frai de heit, s isch Weihnachdszeit" and "Maultaschen in Love" with Christmas culinary entertainment in Swabian:
Stories and songs with accordion, clarinet, guitar, and curious instruments like Piffel, air pump, and firewood frame exciting excerpts from a culinary novel, and as a crowning touch, there’s the unique Maultaschen-in-Gin!

"Advent, Advent, and everyone is running"
Every year we look forward to the Christ Child!
But as soon as the pre-Christmas season begins, the heavenly peace is over. Candles are lit, wreaths are hung up.
Advent is when the woman cleans out the basement and decorates the house. As a man, you want to iron laundry once a year, but all the outlets are taken up by Christmas lights.
In the city centers, one struggles through the crowds in search of gifts. By December 23rd, we are exhausted and realize, "Finally, I have my gifts together, now I just need to get ones for others!"
It's best to switch to "Swabian giving" right away. Stop buying, instead accept packages for the neighbors throughout Advent!
And when you think of the family...back then, people ate whatever was on the table. Today, the son is a vegetarian, his girlfriend is vegan, the daughter has a pronounced aversion to overalls, and the wife is already putting milk in the sugar.
Christmas is supposed to be the festival of love, but can we really say that when the wife bakes mountains of "Bredle" (Christmas pastries), then hides them so the husband won't eat them all before Christmas? On Christmas Eve, you have to go on a "Bredle" search. Christmas feels more like Easter that way.
However, we shouldn't forget the important questions that arise during Advent, such as:
1. Can the three wise men be rated with stars as well?
2. Why do I rhyme mulled wine with "I can't go to work tomorrow"?
3. Why do 9 out of 10 geese recommend roast beef as the festive meal?
And most importantly, at the end of the year, it's important to reconcile with your partner: "Honey, if I have hurt, annoyed, or disappointed you in the past year, let me tell you: there must have been a reason for that."
Heinrich Del Core, born during the Christmas season, with an Italian father and a Swabian mother, is destined to have a mix-up. And if, like Heinrich Del Core, you also have your birthday on December 6th and your father doesn't appreciate St. Nicholas, then have a Merry Christmas.
The award-winning cabaret artist and comedian impresses with his very entertaining and punchy Christmas program, creating a unique connection and closeness with the audience, who will find themselves laughing along with his hilariously told stories time and time again......
Heinrich Del Core, born the son of an Italian guest worker in Rottweil, decided after completing his secondary education to initially pursue a dental technician apprenticeship.
It wasn't until 1995 that he began delving into comedy magic. Comedy magic turned into stand-up comedy and cabaret. He finished his dental technician career in 2000 and has since been successful as a comedian and cabaret artist on Germany's stages, as well as a guest on numerous TV shows.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

The guests at the Gasthof Adler in Horb am Neckar are offered a very special taste experience: Discover the intensity of your senses. The Dark Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu - what is served, you may taste yourself:

Have you ever wondered if you can taste what is on your plate without being able to see your food? Put your taste buds to the ultimate test at The Dark Dinner!

What can you expect at a Dark Dinner?

A Dark Dinner, also known as Dinner in the Dark, takes place in a completely darkened room. In total darkness, an exclusive 3-course menu will be served to you by our gastronomy partners. But how does the drink get into the glass? How do you find your food on the plate and how do you cut it? Well, that's the exciting part of a Dark Dinner. Be creative and think with your table neighbors about how you can master the challenge!

How does The Dark Dinner work?

The service staff is equipped with night vision goggles and will guide you to your seat at the beginning of the evening. There, you can calmly get used to the darkness and prepare for an exciting evening with a drink. One after the other, 3 courses will be served to you, but you must find out for yourself what is on your plate at The Dark Dinner! Can you correctly identify all the components, flavors, and ingredients? Think together with your table neighbors about the fine creations our gastronomy partners' chefs have prepared for you! After the course is removed, the service staff will reveal what was served.

The dark experience starts at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM.

Doors open: 6:30 PM / Menu included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

The Criminal Dinner 'Bloodbath in the City Council' - a delicious course menu in a stylish setting accompanied by an exciting criminal case at the V8 Hotel in Böblingen.

'Bloodbath in the City Council'

Picture a tranquil place in the beautiful Badnerland. Surrounded by rivers, meadows, and hilly landscapes lies Muggenhofen. The village, far from any city hustle and bustle, exciting nightlife, or hectic activities, invites you to find your home there in persistent tranquility.

Everything has been running with the same constancy for decades, day after day, year after year, until the day when the universally esteemed local leader, the Mayor of Muggenhofen, is found murdered.
A murder in Muggenhofen? And it's the Mayor no less? Police Sergeant Gustav Heberlein is faced with a mystery. With his suitcase typewriter and his snack box, he sets out to search for the murderer. Could the culprit be from the ranks of the close-knit village community? Was it a newcomer, an outsider, or even a local resident? What does Eulalia Schreiblinger have to do with the story, and how deeply is she involved in the machinations of the city council?

The course menu is created and served by the V8 Hotel. The crime dinner, sure to tantalize the senses and taste buds, will open at 7:00 pm. Entry is at 6:30 pm.

Entry: 6:30 pm / Menu and theater piece are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

The guests at the Gasthof Adler in Horb am Neckar are offered a very special taste experience: Discover the intensity of your senses. The Dark Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu - what is served, you may taste yourself:

Have you ever wondered if you can taste what is on your plate without being able to see your food? Put your taste buds to the ultimate test at The Dark Dinner!

What can you expect at a Dark Dinner?

A Dark Dinner, also known as Dinner in the Dark, takes place in a completely darkened room. In total darkness, an exclusive 3-course menu will be served to you by our gastronomy partners. But how does the drink get into the glass? How do you find your food on the plate and how do you cut it? Well, that's the exciting part of a Dark Dinner. Be creative and think with your table neighbors about how you can master the challenge!

How does The Dark Dinner work?

The service staff is equipped with night vision goggles and will guide you to your seat at the beginning of the evening. There, you can calmly get used to the darkness and prepare for an exciting evening with a drink. One after the other, 3 courses will be served to you, but you must find out for yourself what is on your plate at The Dark Dinner! Can you correctly identify all the components, flavors, and ingredients? Think together with your table neighbors about the fine creations our gastronomy partners' chefs have prepared for you! After the course is removed, the service staff will reveal what was served.

The dark experience starts at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM.

Doors open: 6:30 PM / Menu included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

„A Scottish Christmas“ is presented by the band „LAGANA“ and takes the audience on an unforgettable journey full of traditional Scottish music and festive Christmas magic.
The talented musicians of LAGANA master a variety of traditional Scottish instruments and skillfully use them to captivate the spectators. Their passionate performances and compelling arrangements make the hearts of the listeners soar. From pulsating jigs and reels to heartwarming ballads – this band impressively showcases the diversity of the Scottish musical tradition.
„LAGANA - A Scottish Christmas“ is not only a musical journey but also a feast for the senses. They create a special atmosphere with atmospheric stage designs, impressive light effects, and Scottish tradition.
The audience will immerse themselves in a world of colorful tartans, powerful rhythms, and captivating sounds.
The band consists of singer Saviera, who is supported in singing by bagpipe player Thomas Wandt. On guitar are Gerhard Barth and Norbert Schenk, who also plays keyboard.

Don’t miss this top-class concert and secure your tickets now.
Come by and enjoy the wonderful concert.…

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Guests at the Gasthof Adler in Horb am Neckar are offered a very special taste experience: Discover the intensity of your senses. The Dark Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu - what is served is for you to taste yourself:

Have you ever wondered if you can taste what is on your plate without being able to see your food? Put your taste buds to the ultimate test at the Dark Dinner!

What can you expect at a Dark Dinner?

A Dark Dinner, also known as Dinner in the Dark, takes place in a completely darkened room. In total darkness, you will be served a delicious 3-course menu by our exclusive gastronomy partners. But how does the drink get into the glass? How do you find your food on the plate and how do you cut it? Well, that’s exactly what is exciting about a Dark Dinner. Be creative and think together with your table neighbors about how to master the challenge!

How does the Dark Dinner proceed?

The service staff is equipped with night vision devices and will guide you to your seats at the beginning of the evening. There you can take your time to adjust to the darkness and prepare for an exciting evening with a drink. One by one, 3 courses will be served, but what is on your plate you will have to find out yourself at the Dark Dinner! Can you identify all components, flavors, and ingredients correctly? Consider together with your table neighbors what the chefs from our gastronomy partners have crafted for you! After the course is cleared away, the service staff will reveal what you have eaten.

The experience in the dark starts at 7:00 PM, entry is from 6:30 PM.

Entry: 6:30 PM / Menu is included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on site

No tickets available here

Seven Shots:
A new name, a new path - Volbeat tribute band under official license!
We are excited to announce thrilling news from the music world: thanks to our amazing fans, Volbeat has noticed us! For this reason, the management of VOLBEAT has offered us the opportunity to officially license our tribute band!
The only condition was to change our name due to the high potential for confusion with our previous name, which admittedly sounds very similar.
Rebels and Angels, here we are. We are very proud to announce our new band name to you:
With this name change, we want to emphasize the uniqueness of our tribute band and also express our deep appreciation for the music of Volbeat. Seven Shots will continue to celebrate the great hits and the unmistakable style of Volbeat with passion and dedication.
We are proud to operate under the approval of Volbeat and look forward to exciting our fans with high-energy performances and authentic interpretations of their favorite songs. Stay tuned for upcoming concerts and more exciting news!
We thank you for your support and look forward to diving into the world of Seven Shots together with you!

Doors open: 19:00

The Razorblades:

THE RAZORBLADES offer high-energy surf punk that spans the range from Californian twang of Dick Dale to the surf punk of Turbo ACs to the modern rockabilly à la Brian Setzer. Wild, sweaty, energetic, and faster than the law allows... it sounds like DICK DALE on speed, the Pulp Fiction soundtrack in turbo mode, or a 120 mph chase along the California coast with loud punk rock blasting in the car... without a seatbelt! An ecstatic stage show and ear-splitting guitars come free of charge :)

Since 2002, the Wiesbaden trio led by mastermind Rob Razorblade has been cruising the highways of the world, convincing at over 700 concerts in the most diverse places: in the sweaty club, on Huntington Beach, in the Roman fort, or at a rock’n’roll wrestling show. Everywhere, people danced to Rob Razorblade's oceanic guitar melodies and ended the evening with ringing ears and big smiles on their faces.

Without stylistic blinders, THE RAZORBLADES captivate not only die-hard surf heads on their now 9 albums but also make skaters, rockabillies, punk rockers, skins, and indie boys and girls happy... COME AND JOIN THE RIDE!

Die Zahnfee:

Die Zahnfee are four musicians who bring their own punk’n’roll to the stages with German lyrics, as well as to their lovingly self-produced records. It's Patrick, Marcel, Andi, and Timo – with a common goal: to share music from the heart – honest, dirty, loud – and above all, 100% authentic with everyone.

7:30 PM

Admission from 6:30 pm

Culinary delight and thrills: Guests at the Gasthof Adler in Horb am Neckar can expect a lot: Exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Crime Dinner - a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambience framed by an interactive crime play:

`A Hefty Crime`

The absolute highlight in the tranquil Swabian village is the annual performance of the cultural association. This year, due to its great success, the theater play "Faust I" by Goethe is to be performed once again. However, for this to happen, the main role needs to be recast through a public casting. The board of the association has cordially invited the population to participate. The well-known actress of Mephisto in the village, Linda Bergmann, is also present to assist. The casting is going surprisingly well until a sudden death throws the casual evening off course. Are there criminal machinations behind this? Who can still trust whom now?

The flawless interaction between the cultural association and the small Swabian community begins to crack and threatens to fall apart. Marlene Dieterle, not only the chairwoman of the cultural association but also a commissioner and head of the murder commission, takes over the investigations.

Finally, all threads come together:

What happened last night during the lavish farewell party of the former Faust actor? Could there have been a mix-up between play and reality? The case is reconstructed in great detail and in the process, some guests also come under suspicion. Commissioner Dieterle urgently requests assistance to solve the mysterious case.

The tantalizing multi-course menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Gasthof Adler. The thrill for both nerves and palate begins at 7 p.m., with entry starting at 6:30 p.m.

Doors open: 6:30 p.m. / Menu and play are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site.

Admission: 6:30 pm

Admission: 6:30 pm

Birk plays politically, everyday, and fantastically. There is a political chuckle about the prime minister and his dream team, the health of reforms, about globally farting cows by the Ganges, and about the fine dust of environmental badges. In doing so, he notes: We can do everything, except what’s needed for it.

Although some bright lights became the chandeliers on the arm of history, Birk neither lets hope nor joy be taken from him; he reads, tells stories, plays, reports, cheerfully, thoughtfully, and reflectively. Even though he knows: No matter how hard life is, somewhere a penny will come. Nevertheless, he rejoices over "the Länd" in the world of green; he is fascinated by the digital world of the ignorant, by bee welfare and apple happiness, by friendship in times of the crown, and by love, which is the most beautiful thing at a distance.
And so he calls out together with everyone: Come in droves, oh come! It really is the full fun to live in the Länd of Baden-Schwaben-Berg, the land of pots and sinkers - of poets and thinkers, of Schiller and Hölderlin, of Käbbler, OneStone and the Hesse.
So listen, peoples, to the signals: Come to The Länd - we need you! Oh come, you creators, lovers, and -innen, come. Come to Birk and to the Promis Länd.

Doors open and catering from 7 PM.

Who hasn't dreamed of traveling back in time at least once? Well, from a scientific perspective, time travel is indeed not ruled out! Such as through the two pieces of music from the late period of the long 19th century that have been practically rediscovered and freshly recorded on CD by the Bawandi Trio.

The elegiac-nostalgic Trio in G minor op. 45 by the German composer and music educator Robert Kahn (1865-1951), which was published in 1905, as well as the large-scale Trio in B major op. 29 (1887) by the French composer Vincent d’Indy (1851-1931), which ultimately draws us into the world of French Romanticism.

The first album of the Bawandi Trio represents a kind of revival. An excellent debut that truly allows listeners a musical journey into the late Romantic everyday life with its entire richness of facets.

Entrance: from 6:30 PM

In London, a woman is murdered. The perpetrator is on the run, and the police have launched a manhunt. On this day, Mollie and Giles Ralston open their small guesthouse "Monkswell Manor". They are expecting their first four guests, who gradually arrive in the midst of heavy snowfall. The trail of the London women's killer leads directly here. The guesthouse is a "mouse trap", where not only more murder victims but also the murderer himself are trapped. Everyone is a suspect, but: Who is the next victim? Who is the murderer?

Die Mausefalle (The Mousetrap) is one of the most famous works of the British successful author Agatha Christie and is considered THE classic crime play with the longest run in theatre history. Since 1952, it has been performed at the St. Martin's Theatre in London's West End, making it the longest continuously running play in the world. Originally conceived as a radio play, Agatha Christie later adapted it into a stage play.

Photo: ©Berliner Kriminal Theater

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Birk plays politically, everyday, and fantastically. There is a political chuckle about the prime minister and his dream team, the health of reforms, about globally farting cows by the Ganges, and about the fine dust of environmental badges. In doing so, he notes: We can do everything, except what’s needed for it.

Although some bright lights became the chandeliers on the arm of history, Birk neither lets hope nor joy be taken from him; he reads, tells stories, plays, reports, cheerfully, thoughtfully, and reflectively. Even though he knows: No matter how hard life is, somewhere a penny will come. Nevertheless, he rejoices over "the Länd" in the world of green; he is fascinated by the digital world of the ignorant, by bee welfare and apple happiness, by friendship in times of the crown, and by love, which is the most beautiful thing at a distance.
And so he calls out together with everyone: Come in droves, oh come! It really is the full fun to live in the Länd of Baden-Schwaben-Berg, the land of pots and sinkers - of poets and thinkers, of Schiller and Hölderlin, of Käbbler, OneStone and the Hesse.
So listen, peoples, to the signals: Come to The Länd - we need you! Oh come, you creators, lovers, and -innen, come. Come to Birk and to the Promis Länd.

Doors open and catering from 7 PM.

Award-winning play by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Konzertdirektion Landgraf, Titisee-Neustadt

Description
American author Hunter (*1981) on his work: “Early in my career, I decided that I didn't want to be a cynical writer. My hope is that people feel that this story is about hard-won hope, about dignity, and about how important it is to trust other people. That's the heart of the film.”

I want to have at least one thing done right in my life!

Only towards the end does the audience learn why an essay on Herman Melville's classic literature, "Moby Dick", serves as an important thread through the heart-wrenching story of the online English teacher for argumentative writing. After a personal tragedy, former university professor Charlie finds himself "stranded" on a couch in North Idaho. He only has contact with his nurse, Elder Thomas, a Mormon, and recently again with his ex-wife and teenage daughter Ellie. She wants to do everything in her power to prevent Charlie from falling into an existential downward spiral of contempt, loss, and frustration, and thereby becoming as emotionally imprisoned as he is in his own body.

The fact that this highly praised, painfully touching, stirring, and humorous piece continues to generate discussion long after the performance is not due to Charlie's monstrous weight and sky-high blood pressure, but to the playwright Samuel D. Hunter's unusual perspective on his characters and his talent for creating complex characters that remain in memory. Like puzzle pieces, he connects Charlie's current condition in scenes of great intensity with the broken relationships with people from his past who have fatefully shaped his life.

Location
Kurhaus
Lauterbadstrasse 5
72250 Freudenstadt

Admission: 7:30 PM

In August 2022, Daniel Messina's life was saved by an emergency surgery. He spent 11 months in the hospital, and after his discharge, he began a second intensive rehabilitation phase because, as a result of aortic dissection, he had to temporarily use a wheelchair. However, this did not stop Daniel from continuing to play the drums with joyful enthusiasm, in an adapted form!

Daniel Messina is well known among German jazz fans. With his dynamic, highly musical, and technically flawless playing style, the drummer born in Argentina has won the hearts of numerous rhythm enthusiasts through tours and CD recordings with artists like Wolfgang Schmid, Barbara Dennerlein, or Ernie Watts. Those who have already experienced Daniel Messina live in concert will surely be curious about the own music of this exceptional Argentine drummer. He now presents his own project live to the audience along with his latest CD production "El Futuro Es Hoy" (The Future is Today).

The cohesive trio, which stands up to international comparisons, interprets Messina's modern, yet rooted in his country, compositions in a lively and sensitive manner. With its melodic and powerful music, the trio brings the feelings and experiences of a musician from the new Argentine generation closer to the audience. "We give our best while doing what we truly love. Our trio becomes more unified with each concert." The trio led by the drummer from Buenos Aires makes feelings audible, from indulging in melancholic moods to bursting with energy.

The cult-worthy trio offers journeys through the exciting and rhythmically extraordinary music world of South America. Daniel Messina's compositions impress with perfect arrangements tailored to the two musicians by his side, whose enthusiasm can be seen despite their high concentration during challenging passages. Their program is so versatile, and their mastery of their instruments so masterful, that one cannot help but experience them more than once.
In Buenos Aires, music from all over the world converges. The music of Argentine drummer Daniel Messina is also a result of a fusion of various styles. The trio manages to create an innovative symbiosis of rhythms from South America (Candombe, Tango, Chacarera, Vidala, Cueca, Samba, Salsa, etc.) with harmonies and influences from jazz. Modern piano jazz whose melancholic melodies occasionally bring memories of Keith Jarrett to mind. Each song is a story, a snapshot.

7:00 PM