Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

MATTHIAS WALZ
Der böse Mann am Klavier

Actually, Matthias Walz is really nice. It's just that when something annoys him, he can become quite mean. And there are many things that annoy him, especially in politics. As the star of "Fastnacht in Franken," the highest-rated show among all third programs in Germany, Matthias Walz regularly gives the gathered political elite a piece of his mind. The result is collective gasping: among politicians, because they have to keep a good face to a bad game; and among the rest of the audience, because they almost fall off their chairs from laughing.

Relaxed at the piano, the man in the green suit puts his brilliant train of thought to music and makes his audience laugh with wit, charm, and intelligence – and sometimes even think. No human abyss is foreign to him, no truth too direct. His keen observational skills and sharp-tongued eloquence can only be rooted in his solid education – a long self-taught apprenticeship in pub culture, lovingly underlined by university studies in computer science, physics, and linguistics.

So, Matthias Walz is a wanderer between worlds. And an entertainer with principles. Therefore, it can very well happen that some people find themselves momentarily at a loss for laughter. Because Matthias Walz wants to be like Saint Nicholas: you look forward to him, but you also have a little fear of what might come your way. But to reassure you: Matthias Walz feels the same way about you. And you’re not really that mean. Or?

Press reviews:
It can get quite mean at times. Süddeutsche Zeitung
With his sharp texts, packaged with a very own subtle humor, he always hits the mark with his songs at the piano. Badische Neueste Nachrichten
He has a unique way of holding up a mirror to politicians and society alike. It can also get quite biting and mean. BR 24
With his biting and captivating songs, Matthias Walz constantly heats up the auditorium. Main Echo

Doors open: 7:00 PM

In autumn and winter, it gets dark early, and the dark night sets in quickly, bringing tranquility to the old town of Dorsten. A suggestive atmosphere for city tours allows you to experience the charm of past centuries. Accompany the night watchmen in historical costumes through the alleys, where the medieval history of Dorsten becomes especially present. Discover the romantic old town of Dorsten along the way.
As a refreshment, red wine and water will be served.
Photo Archive City of Dorsten
There is a minimum number of participants of 8 people.
In case of cancellation of the tour by the organizer, please contact the City Agency Dorsten at phone 02362/663066 for rescheduling to another date.

Aber bitte mit Schlager - Dinnershow

Schlager hits from the 60s to current hits will bring your memories back to life.

Hear and experience, among others, the schlager singer "Martina Witt". From 1992 to 2003, Martina Witt was seen and heard with various hits on ARD, ZDF, WDR as well as on radio (including WDR4).

With the title "Liebesroman," Martina Witt achieved her breakthrough in 1996. The single topped the charts at various radio stations (including WDR4) for several weeks. Appearances on ZDF-Fernsehgarten, Volkstümliche Hitparade, Grand-Prix der Volksmusik, etc., followed.

Among other things, we serve you a 4-course menu/buffet for gourmets with exquisite dishes and selected wines in an exclusive setting. This extraordinary experience, the combination of art and culinary delights, we present to you throughout Germany, because today you dine as our guest on the boards that mean the world.

Sing, dance, and join us for an evening full of memories. A must for every schlager fan!

So; must schlager!

Copyright: Uwe Morscheck

Entry: 6 PM

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Andreas Neumann presents his Heinz Erhardt evening

In a uniquely successful way, the parodist Andreas Neumann brings the popular comedians, humorists, and film stars of the economic miracle years back to life, and he does it so skillfully that Heinz Erhardt's daughter, Grit Berthold, approvingly noted, "When I heard Andreas Neumann, I thought my father was alive again." One truly believes in an incarnation of the economic miracle comedian who passed away in 1979! The press writes, "The best Heinz Erhardt since Heinz Erhardt."
Andreas Neumann will also present other prominent guests on stage because as a professional parodist, one should have more than one voice available. For the parodist, particularly fruitful personalities such as Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, and Jürgen von Mangers Tegtmeier, Neumann lends his versatile voice, as well as Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Inge Meysel, Ekel Alfred, and others have their say, often at a speed that makes one think there are several people on stage. One for ALL - all at once, the motto of the parodist.

Particularly noteworthy is that Neumann has written new texts for his program, so the audience always experiences something new with old acquaintances!

In addition, our gastronomy partners will serve you select regional delicacies - an impressive journey through time that you will not soon forget!
Included in the ticket price:
- Seat reservation
- Aperitif
- 3-course menu
- Uniquely entertaining entertainment

No admission before 6:00 p.m. / Start at 6:30 p.m.

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Noble Composition presents "ONE NIGHT IN SWEDEN - A TRIBUTE SHOW TO ABBA"

The greatest ABBA hits of all time - awarded the German "Rock & Pop Prize"
We will celebrate ABBA's comeback in style and have put together a spectacular concert show with the best musicians and singers.

Linda Mikulec (Agnetha) and Simone Kerchner (Anni Fried) create the perfect ABBA feeling. Linda has already collaborated with Schlager and pop stars such as Helene Fischer, Unheilig, The Kelly Family, Vicky Leandros, Paul Potts, and Robin Gibb and has toured musically on the ZDF dream ship.
Simone Kerchner (Anni-Fried) conquered the musical stages after her music studies with lead roles in Evita, Marlene Dietrich, or Moulin Rouge and toured with Chris de Burgh.
Florian Brettschneider, who has won multiple national and international competitions as a guitarist, takes on the role of Björn. DD Döhrn embodies Benny on the piano, and the band is completed by the renowned "all-round drummer" Thomas Bleser and Andreas Düro (bass).

All the big hits from "Waterloo" to "Mamma Mia" will be heard, including The Winner Takes It All, Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music, Money, Money, Money, Honey, Honey, Super Trouper, Knowing Me Knowing You, Fernando, Voulez-Vous, I Have A Dream, Chiquitita, Voulez-Vous, and many more.

“ONE Night IN SWEDEN” will become an unforgettable concert experience for all ABBA fans!

Copyright: Noble Composition/Artur Gruber

Entry 7:00 PM

Alexander Huber is one of the best climbers in the world. Together with his brother Thomas, he forms the climbing partnership “Die Huberbuam,” which has long been a term even outside of the Alpine world.

But what many do not know: the Buam are also active as soloists outside of the mountains. In his multivision lecture “Zeit zum Atmen,” Alexander Huber presents his audience with fascinating boundary areas of dizzying heights and paints a vivid picture of modern alpinism. Among other things, the exceptional climber takes the viewers on a journey to a 2500-meter high rock pillar in the Karakorum and shows spectacular images at the largest overhang in Europe.

Other highlights document an ascent of the Watzmann east face and an extraordinary music project at Heidenpfeiler in the Pfalz. Through the multivision technique, the audience is virtually present at all these events and becomes part of the fascinating exceptional world of mountains. The breathtaking heights and challenges serve as a metaphor for life itself. For in every challenging mountain and life situation, one should always pause and find one thing: time to breathe! Because the mountain itself can never be conquered – but one’s own self can be!

Doors open at 7:00 PM

The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel
The music of two giants of pop music in one show!

Elton John and Billy Joel: Under the motto "Just the way they are," pianist Bastian Korn brings the two great piano men to the stage in a tribute act.

Hit after hit is presented in an explosive live show by an excellent live band and a pianist who has been rocking stages across Europe with his unique piano playing for 30 years. Bastian Korn, who is no stranger as an artist and songwriter in Germany, brings songs like "Crocodile Rock," "Piano Man," "I'm Still Standing," "Uptown Girl," and "Honky Cat" to new life with great dedication. A captivating and extraordinary concert event!

Elton & The Joels play a great and varied program and offer a first-class, professional show. In unconventional costumes, wild glasses, and interesting anecdotes about his two idols, Bastian Korn charmingly guides the evening and provides fine entertainment with his band.

Great songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s: Through the co-productions of Elton John's hits with Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, Elton John has also had unmatched radio presence since 2020, and the sold-out concerts of his farewell tour have once again proven the popularity of this absolute superstar.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

When Heinrich Del Core tells his everyday stories in his red shoes, one might exclaim: "Stop it! That never really happened, he must have just made that up!" But all these events, over which we can laugh so unbelievably and heartily, have been experienced by him personally. Heinrich Del Core is a magnet that attracts bizarre everyday situations and then presents them to us with his incomparably funny charm.
And now it's finally happening: Heinrich is becoming a grandpa. Or put another way: his wife is becoming a grandma!
The new situation turns everything upside down. Overnight, Del Core's world is different. He buys a stroller that costs as much as a moped used to and a Thermomix does today. He downloads baby apps for his wife and bakes mother cake for family coffee gatherings. Then there's a wedding, environmentally conscious and vegan. But real joy doesn't quite set in when you're supposed to pelt the bride and groom with unpeeled whole grain rice.
But for grandparents, many problems disappear into thin air. Take the example of the bedroom: how many times has restful sleep been prevented by the wife's cold feet, the perpetual battle for the blanket, or because the man competes with a leaf blower in volume and air pressure. When the grandchild visits on weekends, Heinrich simply has to move out.
Of course, this affects his self-esteem. And doesn't “Opa” (grandpa) sound totally old? He actually feels younger - except in the morning when getting up. Sometimes his joints make sounds. But his wife always boosts him up again: "Heinrich, you're really in shape." She seems to cope much better with the new situation. She says, "Being a grandma is like being a mom - just prettier." She never thought about getting older. She once left a note for the kids: "At the graveyard." And Heinrich then added underneath: "But we'll come back."
But despite all the changes in his life, this program is a typical Heinrich Del Core evening, because he himself says: "My wife is becoming a grandma, but I'm staying the same."
Doors open at 7:00 PM

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.

 

 

2025 is the year! With 44 years of comedy experience, the 9th solo comedy program premieres. "60 is the New 40" ... Men's dreams of an Italo-Swabian. Because, the best years come after the good ones, and neither the dinosaurs nor the residents of Pompeii could claim that. Are the good years really about sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll? Or rather swimming pool, ice cream, and french fries? When he was young, 60 was already old, really old. Today one thinks: Tom Cruise, Campino, Jim Carrey, and Roberto Capitoni, are all already over 60? Is it due to the new titanium hip, Viagra, or the good care of the wives? Daily countless offers, all of which end up in the spam folder, from guaranteed weight loss, to relief from prostatitis, to varicose vein products, also do not help Roberto in this case. So what does one do now? Facial creams or straight to Botox? He realizes that the invitations to round birthdays decrease equally as the funerals increase. Plus, he is close to getting discounts on train rides, which is advantageous for a half Swabian. The daily glance at the pharmacy review or the provisional pension information always makes him oscillate between fits of laughter and despair. But Roberto wouldn't be Roberto if he didn't have a few simple tricks up his sleeve to look young again. At least for a short time. Mixed orange juice and Blue Curacao, take a sip, put on a record, close your eyes, and suddenly you are 17 again, standing in the disco.

Need an example? On Roberto's bucket list, in German Löffelliste, a bungee jump would never be listed because he would be afraid of kicking the bucket in free fall. But why are there usually actions that shorten life on these lists anyway?
And if all that wasn't enough, there is also his uncle Luigi, who doesn't always necessarily help him. On the contrary. On occasion, he puts Roberto in very absurd life situations, where it might end faster than he would like.

Vibrant stand-up comedy in 4D: See, hear, feel, laugh! And where it says Capitoni, there is also known to be Roberto.

Admission 7:00 PM

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm

Santa Maria - Insel wie aus Träumen geboren...

A charmingly witty musical with the hits of Roland Kaiser.

Author(s):
Hammerschmidt, Norbert
Kaiser, Roland
Herrmann, Isabel

Five friends, who all graduated together, fly for the second time after 20 years to the island of Santa Maria in memory of old times. While Evelin takes a job as a temporary assistant at the hotel bar to improve her finances, her sister Charlotte tries to get her husband Thomas's attention again, which fails miserably as he is only occupied with his stock market dealings and fears the exposure of a tax CD.

The pilot Harry comes in handy for Charlotte to make her husband jealous, and her plan works wonderfully. Meanwhile, Andreas and Eveline fall in love and decide to spend their lives together from now on.

Juan, originally from Germany, settled on the island many years ago and attracts much attention with his many life wisdoms.

Pepe and Pepita, who run the hotel together, take care of the guests' well-being and organize a big farewell party, where the engagement of Eveline and Andreas is celebrated and finally, Charlotte and Thomas find their way back to each other.

Doors open: 6:30 PM