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• German Cinema Now: "Im Juli"

  • When
    Friday, July 28, 2017
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    2nd floor, Brandenburg Room
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    95

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  At the beginning of his summer holiday, trainee teacher Daniel meets Melek, a young Turkish woman who is passing through and looking for a place to stay. After spending the night showing her the sights of Hamburg, he drops her off at the airport, but quickly experiences a change of heart and decides to drive to Istanbul in search for what he thinks is the woman of his dreams.
  

  Barely on the Autobahn, he picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be Juli, a street vendor he had met the day before. Together, they embark on a long and exciting road trip across a scorching hot Southeastern Europe. Can Daniel follow the sun from Hamburg to the Bosporus by Friday to meet his love?

  Free Admission
  Food & Drink Available for Purchase

  Free parking on MB Financial Bank lot after 6pm
  (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

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• Remembering the Cold War: Berlin Wall Rededication Ceremony & Book presentation by Francis Gary Powers, Jr.

  • When
    Saturday, August 05, 2017
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    4648 N. Western Avenue

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  Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, fragments of the iconic monument have been donated to various cities in the world. When Chicago was offered a piece in 2008, it was installed in the lobby of the Western Brown Line station which is located at the center of one of Chicago's traditionally German neighborhoods, Lincoln Square.  
  

  In celebration of the fall of the wall and the ensuing end of the Cold War, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center and the Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation will host a rededication ceremony unveiling a newly restored dedication plaque. The ceremony will be followed by a multi-media presentation showcasing a new book by Francis Gary Powers, Jr.: "Letters from a Soviet Prison: The Personal Journal and Correspondence of CIA U-2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers."

  Powers Jr. is the son of Gary Powers, an American pilot whose spy plane was shot down and captured by the Soviets in 1960, an important Cold War event known as the "U2-incident". In his new book, Powers uses his father's prison letters and private journal to provide a first-hand account of life as a high-profile prisoner in Soviet prisons.

  The story of Gary Powers' imprisonment and eventual release in a dramatic prisoner exchange was recently dramatized in  Steven Spielberg's successful motion picture "Bridge of Spies." In his presentation, Powers will show short movie clips and discuss parallels as well as differences between his father's real-life experiences and those portrayed in the movie.
  

  Powers' book was published in a limited edition printing of 500 copies. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing as well as a reception providing the opportunity for personal conversation.
  

  Suggested donation: $10
  Drinks & Snacks available for purchase

  Please register if you would like to attend this event.

  The event is co-sponsored by the Cold War Museum Midwest Chapter and the Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation.
  

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• Kulturküche: Authentic German Pretzels

  • When
    Friday, August 11, 2017
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    DANK Haus | 4740 N. Western Avenue
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Everybody loves them, but do you know how to make them? Due to heavy popular demand, we're bringing back our very own PRETZEL MEISTER REINHARD for a fantastic, hands-on lesson in authentic German pretzel making! Known long ago as "little rewards," the pretzel or German "Brezel" was most likely developed by a German bakers guild in the early 12th century. This class will use old-world methods passed down through Reinhard's family. As a special treat, each participant will get a supply of special pretzel lye to make their own pretzels at home. Sign up now, this class sells out fast!
  
  Class fee includes recipe, hands-on demonstration, one drink from the bar, generous tasting, and great camaraderie.

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• Stammtisch Open Haus - Elvis returns

  • When
    Friday, August 18, 2017
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    DANK Haus, Skyline Lounge
  • Spaces left
    100

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  At this month's Stammtisch Open Haus, we are celebrating German-American Elvis Presley! From 1958-1960, Elvis, then a sergeant with the U.S. Army, was stationed in West Germany. The Open Haus will be Hawaiian-themed, due to Elvis' fondness for Hawaii. All guests will receive leis. 

  There will be a performance by The Windy City Elvis, Michael St. Angel, in the Skyline Lounge. In addition, Toast Hawaii – a German sandwich created by Clemens Wilmenrod in the 1950’s, when Germany and the United States were both gripped with Hawaii fever -- will be available for purchase. There will also be a full bar available with Blue Hawaiis on special. 

  Free Admission
  Snacks & Drinks for purchase

  Free parking on MB Financial Bank lot after 6pm
  (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

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• German Cinema Now: "Der Mann, der über Autos sprang"

  • When
    Friday, August 25, 2017
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    2nd floor, Brandenburg Room
  • Spaces left
    100

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  Julian, a young man, firmly believes in his ability to jump over cars and wants to try it out. His best friend, who drives the car, becomes frightened at the last moment, and accidentally dies. Due to Julian's belief in "carjumping" and his guilt at his friend's death, he is placed into a psychiatric clinic in Berlin. Yet when he learns the father of his deceased friend is sick, Julian, driven by the desire to heal him through the power of walking, breaks out of the clinic, and sets out on foot for Southern Germany. 

  As he travels, a number of different people -- a doubt-filled doctor named Julianne, and a frustrated housewife named Ruth -- join him on his journey. Then, the group encounters Jan, a policeman who has been commissioned to take Julian back to the clinic in Berlin. Will Julian make it to Southern Germany, or will Jan convince him to go back to Berlin? 

  Free Admission
  Food & Drink Available for Purchase

  Free parking on MB Financial Bank lot after 6pm
  (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

  List of registrants available for members only!

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• Von Steuben German Day Parade - DANK Float

  • When
    Saturday, September 09, 2017
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    4051 N. Lincoln Ave.

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  It is that time of year again, the famous Von Steuben Day parade in Lincoln Square and marchers are needed to help represent the DANK Haus, your neighborhood cultural center!
  
  DANK Haus is inviting all members, students, volunteers and supporters to walk with us in this year’s Von-Steuben-German-Day Parade. Put on your festive gear (Trachten or our famous German Chicago Pretzel shirt) and celebrate German-American Day with us. All ages are welcome!
  
  The parade takes off at the intersection of Lincoln and Irving Park and meeting point is at the CVS Pharmacy (4051 N Lincoln Ave) at 1 PM. 
  
  Don’t have one of our famous German Chicago Pretzel shirts? No problem, stop-by at DANK Haus or email us at dank@dankhaus.com with your size (sizes available S-XXL). If you do intend on marching with us, please make sure to register! Vielen Dank!
  

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• German Heritage Night with Chicago Fire!

  • When
    Saturday, September 30, 2017
  •  
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western & Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem
  • Spaces left
    53

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  Come out to support Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Chicago Fire Soccer Club on September 30th against New York City FC at 7:30pm for German Heritage Night!
  

  Step 1: Get your tickets! Tickets are $25 (portion going back to the DANK Haus!) To purchase tickets, visit https://groupmatics.events/DANKFIRE

  Step 2: Transportation A bus will leave from the DANK Haus at 5:00pm, returning around 11:00pm. The cost of the bus is $18 for members, $20 for non-members, including light refreshments.  Make sure to reserve your spot today by registering for this event!
  

  If you decide to drive, parking will be $20 the day of the game. 
  

  Free parking on MB Financial Bank lot after 1pm
  (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

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• The German Harmonica as Essential Element of the Blues – A Concert & Book Reading with Grammy Award Winner Peter Madcat Ruth and author of “Monika’s Blues”, Herbert Quelle

  • When
    Friday, October 06, 2017
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    DANK Haus, 6th floor - Skyline Lounge
  • Spaces left
    100

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  DANK Haus is thrilled to present this unique event: a double act featuring Grammy Award winner Peter Madcat Ruth in joint performance with author Herbert Quelle.

  Madcat is the quintessential champion of the one man band - he sings, plays harmonica, guitar, high-hat, ukulele, jaw harp, and penny-whistle. Tracing his musical roots back to Big Walter Horton and the Chicago Blues of the 1960s, Madcat has established an international career and is rapidly approaching legend status through his phenomenal virtuosity on the harmonica. He is equally at home playing blues, folk music, jazz, country, or rock and roll. Audiences, ranging from pre-schoolers to senior citizens, delight in his exhilarating, riveting performances. As one critic said: "He could coax a smile from a rock.

  Herbert Quelle’s recently published book “Monika’s Blues” explores the relationship of the German harmonica with African-American Blues musicians. His facts, figures and fun anecdotes in the form of a fictional road trip from Chicago to the Mississippi Delta are as much about the background and history of the instrument as about social and racial questions.

  Peter’s topnotch performance combined with readings from Herbert's new novel guarantee an unforgettable,  highly entertaining evening.

  Snacks & Drinks Available for Purchase

  
  

  Free parking on MB Financial Bank lot after 6pm
  (entrance on Western & Gunnison)

  Weather permitting, we will also open our terrace to catch some breathtaking views of the city.

  List of registrants available for members only!

  
  

  More information:

  www.madcatmusic.net
  

  
  

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