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• Adult German Classes - Fall 2018 Semester

  • Start
    Saturday, August 25, 2018
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  • End
    Saturday, December 22, 2018
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  • Schedule
    32 sessions
  • Location
    DANK Haus, 3rd Floor

  Are you ready for your first or next German course? Registration for Fall Semester German Classes is now OPEN through August 19th!
  

  Go HERE for more information and registration links!

  
  

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• Teen German - Fall 2018 Semester

  • Start
    Friday, September 14, 2018
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  • End
    Friday, December 21, 2018
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  • Schedule
    14 sessions
  • Location
    DANK Haus, 3rd Floor

  The next semester of Teen German classes begins September 14th! Class registration opens July 23rd. Registration deadline is September 2nd!

  Go HERE for more information and registration links!

  
  

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• Kinderschule 2018/2019

  • Start
    Saturday, September 15, 2018
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  • End
    Saturday, May 18, 2019
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  • Schedule
    90 sessions

  

  German classes for kids ages 1-14! The Kinderschule 2018/2019 school year begins September 15th. One week earlier, on September 8th, we host our Meet & Greet. Registration for Kinderschule classes opens July 23rd. Registration deadline is September 2nd!

  Go HERE for more information and registration links!

  
  

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• German History: Kaiserreich to Versailles

  • Start
    Thursday, September 27, 2018
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, February 21, 2019
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    DANK Haus, 2nd Floor Brandenburg Room
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Explore the history of the Kaiserreich (German Empire or 2^nd Reich) of Otto von Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm I & II from the ecstasy of unification (1871) to the agony of defeat at Versailles (1919). Examine the Kaiserreich as Kulturnation, the science, philosophy, music and literature that not only made this epoch so remarkable but portentous for the years which lie ahead. Study the geo-political chain of events which lead to tragic defeat in WWI and national humiliation at Versailles. An interesting, insightful, visually oriented Power Point presentation history will buffs enjoy.

  Syllabus for Kaiserreich to Versailles Sept 2018.pdf
  

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• Chicago Architektur CLOSING RECEPTION

  • When
    Sunday, November 18, 2018
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Scharpenberg Gallery, 4th Floor

  

  Chicago Architektur Closing Reception 

  Sun, Nov. 18th | 1:00 - 5:00pm

  Join us for the closing reception of a breathtaking exhibit of Chicago-based photographers and artists presenting unique views and interpretations of Chicago's many architectural wonders. This event is free and open to the public with refreshments available for purchase. Participating artists will be selling postcards, prints, and original works during the closing. 

  Artists:

  Kelly Anderson | Laura Engel | Mark Hersch |Stephanie McDairmant | 

  Angie McMonigal | Warren Perlstein

  Free parking available at the MB Financial Bank lot (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

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• Weihnachtsmarkt VIP Pre-Party

  • When
    Friday, December 14, 2018
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    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    5th Floor, Marunde Ballroom

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  COME SHOP AND ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW PARTY THE NIGHT BEFORE.

  We invite you to this exclusive evening of our Weihnachtsmarkt Party being held on Friday, December 14 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

  Included in the VIP ticket is:

  Rahm Schnitzel Dinner-  Pork tenderloin medallions seared and sautéed in butter and finished in a shallot mushroom cream sauce. 

  A Drink on the Haus - Whether it is a glass of wine or a cup of Glühwein or a beer, enjoy a German drink on the Haus. 

  Vendor specials - For this one night only, many of the vendors at Weihnachtsmarkt will be running a VIP special just for you. 

  Special music and entertainment -  This evening is not complete without a visit from St. Nicholas and Krampus, who will surely make your evening unforgettable. 

  Tickets are $25 for "Friends of the DANK Haus" and $35 for all others. 

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• Weihnachtsmarkt 2018

  • When
    Saturday, December 15, 2018
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    12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Marunde Ballroom - DANK Haus 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago Illinois 60625

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   Come join us for a day of German-inspired Christmas shopping, food, and music! Visit the DANK Haus at 4740 N. Western Ave., just one block west of the Western Brown Line.

  Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Friday, December 14th, with our VIP Party and Saturday, December 15th, 2018 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Santa Claus himself will arrive at 1:00pm and kick off a series of horse drawn carriage rides. Space is limited, so book tickets while you still can by clicking the "Registration" button to the left. We will have German food and drink for sale as you stroll through rows of festive stands.

  Admission to the market will be a suggested $5 donation that will surely be worth it. All proceeds from the event will support cultural programming at the DANK Haus.

  For Clarification: December 14 VIP Party - Limited space for our VIP ticketed evening event. Vendor shopping with specials from vendors, German Dinner, drink ticket, and Krampus are what this evening is about. To learn more and register Click HERE.

  December 15 - Vendor shopping, German food and drink for purchase, Santa, and Carriage Rides available to all. $5 door donation.

  Vendors: There are still a few spots left! We are especially interested in vendors with hand-crafted treasures and unique gifts to sell.  Contact Steven Sartin at steven@dankhaus.com to reserve your spot today.
  

  <<< Click "Register" To Reserve Your Seat in the horse drawn carriage rides while They Last !

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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