Several high school students waited nervously in a cool anteroom for the Leipzig-Tag to begin. Outside summer had already arrived in Houston with hot days and sweltering humidity. They had done their homework: they had read the Wikipedia article in English and Wikipedia article in German about Leipzig. They had watched Youtube video #1 about the St. Thomas Boys Choir, its director Christoph Biller and his three favorite places in Leipzig; Youtube video #2 about the conversion of an old cotton spinning mill into an art and artist’s paradise and the artist Hendrik Voelkel’s preferred locations in Leipzig; Youtube video #3 about a young man from Dallas spending a month in Leipzig studying German and his preferences; Youtube video #4 about Leipzig’s being the new freight and transportation hub in Germany; and most importantly Youtube video #5 about the Rotary Peace Convention in Leipzig in 2009 (see related article). (more…)
10Oct 2013
Oktoberfest 2013 is over in Munich, but in Texas the “Fests” are just gearing up. For a little Bavarian spirit and “Musi,” check out the “Bavarian Flash Mob in Munich” at the bottom of this post – you might like it! The Klein Independent School District is looking for a part-time substitute German teacher. Their […]
09Oct 2013
It is always a pleasure to visit the Museum of Fine Arts with a talk and tour by Dr. Helga Aurisch, Curator of European Art. Over the years she has delighted and enlightened us with her insightful, humorous lectures about the exhibits at the museum. On Thursday, October 17, 2013, we have the unique opportunity […]
02Oct 2013
Fall is supposed to be here, and we’re waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting for the cool front. Just don’t let that deter you from participating in the myriad of activities that October has in store for you. Austrian Day and Office Day– Tomorrow, Thursday, October 3, Austrians and Friends of Austria […]
17Sep 2013
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Junior League on Saturday, September 21, 2013, is almost upon us. We are so excited to see all of you, and are busy planning a wonderful evening. We begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary beverage of your choice (champagne, wine, or beer). […]
17Sep 2013
Deutschland wählt! It’s Federal Election Day in Germany this Sunday – who’s your favorite party? Do you follow political ideology and its colors? Are you favoring the blacks (CDU/CSU, conservatives), the greens(die Gruenen, environmentalists), the yellows (FDP, liberals, German variety), the reds(SPD,socialists), the red-reds(die Linke, communists), or even splinter groups. You are cordially invited to […]
06Sep 2013
Preparations are progressing nicely for our 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the Junior League. If you are a member of Houston-Leipzig, you will already have received your invitation. The dinner is for members only, and seating is limited. If you have any questions about membership please let us know; […]