Culture GERMAN/AUSTRIAN Theatre LUTHER | Oct. 26–29, 2017 E.M. Pearson Theatre, Concordia University (312 Hamline Ave., Saint Paul, MN) By John Osborne. This play presents a vivid portrait of Martin Luther, a man whose many contradictions and personal struggles nevertheless led to one of the great spiritual and political revolutions in human history. $10 | csp.edu | 612.343.3390 See Religion & Spirituality section for information about Martin Luther and more events marking the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI | Nov. 9–19, 2017 Augsburg College, Tjornhom-Nelson Theater (2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN) By Bertolt Brecht. This 1941 “parable play” about a ruthless Chicago mobster is an allegory of the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany during the ‘30s. $5-$8 | augsburg.edu | 612 330-1257 SPRING AWAKENING: THE MUSICAL Nov. 10–18, 2017 Hamline University (1536 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul, MN) Book & lyrics by Steven Staer. Music by Duncan Sheik. Directed by Natalie Novacek. Based Frank Wedekind’s play, “Spring Awakening.” Teenagers in late 19th-century Germany struggle to deal with their sexuality, the adults in their lives, and violence in this this rock musical, set in late 19th-century Germany. Songs include Mama Who Bore Me, The Word of Your Body and The Song of Purple Summer. $5-$8 | hamline.edu | 651.523.2905 HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH | Nov. 10–26, 2017 Zenith City Horror, Cabaret at Camp Bar (490 N. Robert St. Saint Paul, MN) Presented in association with Actors Theater on Minnesota. Book by John Cameron Mitchell. Music & lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Alec Schroeder. This is the beautifully tragic story of transgender East German-born Hansel Schmidt who tours the world attempting to conquer the demons of her past following a botched sexual reassignment surgery. A powerful rock musical, this show will speak to those who understand what it’s like to desperately be searching for your other half. Songs include Tear Me Down and Wig in a Box. $29- $39 | theangryinch.brownpapertickets.com | 612.290.2290 See Also: WATCH ON THE RHINE–See History, Law & Politics section. Music Minnesota Orchestra Orchestra Hall (1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN) $12-$96 | minnesotaorchestra.org | 612.371.5656 BEETHOVEN & PROKOFIEV | Oct. 12–14, 2017 VÄNSKÄ CONDUCTS THE REFORMATION SYMPHONY: CELEBRATING 500 YEARS OF REFORMATION THROUGH MUSIC | Nov. 2–4, 2017 See Religion & Spirituality section. BRAHM’S FOURTH SYMPHONY | Nov. 16 & 17, 2017 Food & Drink STAMMTISCH GERMAN LUNCHEON 2nd Tuesdays, 11:45 AM Germanic American Institute (301 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN) Each month, the GAI serves a home-cooked meal prepared by Helga Parnell and her group of volunteers. Lunch is followed by cultural programming. Practice your German skills while enjoying good food and Gemutlichkeit. $10 | gai-mn.org | 651.222.7027 | Reservations required GUTEN APPETIT! WITH UTE BUEHLER Sat., Oct. 21, 2-5 PM artbarn 52 (5261 Edina Industrial Blvd., Edina MN) Do you love to eat? Or to travel? Do you love beautiful art? Join Ute Buehler, formerly of Germany and now of Stillwater, and learn about the delicious cuisine of Germany as well as many beautiful and fascinating locations in the country of her birth. “Guten Appetit! A Delicious Journey through Another Germany” by Ute Buehler, is an easy and fun travel and cooking guide through twelve German locations. The authentic recipes are family treasures that have been adapted to the U.S. This beautiful and tasty book was honored with a Benjamin Franklin Award in 2016. Refreshments will be served. Free | artbarn52mn.com | 952.222.0981 HISTORIC GERMAN LAGER | Mon., Dec. 4, 8-9:30PM Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery (445 Smith Ave. N, Saint Paul, MN) Enjoy a pint and conversation with substance at the newly restored Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery. Learn about Waldmann’s finest brews and the history of German lager in St. Paul with Waldmann proprietor Tom Schroeder. $25 | mnhs.org | 651.259.3015 36 | Exploring Culture www.tctosca.com
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