18 Sep 2012

German Musician in Rock Island

By Kelly Lao

Rock Island, IL- On Tuesday, September 18th the Rozz-Tox coffee house, art gallery, and bar will host German musician Dad Horse Experience. The show will start at 8pm and admission is $5. This is an all ages event. Rozz-Tox is located at 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL. For more information contact Ben at info@rozztox.com or call 309.200.0978.

"This man has a message, and music is the medium with which he effectively conveys that message. What's more, it is a message born of darkness and sin, and so it is intended to be delivered in the dark places and to the sinners. A little direction for the lost. Some hope for the seemingly hopeless. A touch of salve for the wounded. A dot of light at the end of a long tunnel."

James G. Carlson, Examiner.com
10 Sep 2012

Bridal Fair

By Kelly Lao

Davenport, IA- The German American Heritage Center is pleased to announce its first annual Budget Bridal Fair! With local and regional vendors, GAHC wants to help you create your perfect wedding, without breaking the bank! On Sunday, September 16th from 12-3pm come visit our free bridal fair and start planning your perfect day! For more information please call 563-322-8844 or visit gahc.org! GAHC is located at 712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA.

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07 Sep 2012

Fall Frolic Member Dinner!

By Kelly Lao
Greetings!

We want to remind you to RSVP to our fall fundraising dinner at the Outing Club on Tuesday, Sept. 18th at 5:30 pm!
Our annual dinner will feature a buffet of German food with a cash bar. Dress is casual and tickets are $40 per person! Call or stop into GAHC to pay by credit card or send your check to 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA.

Can't join us? Please consider a donation as this event replaces our Winter Gala.

This year we will be honoring our Life Members!


Please call 563-322-8844 today to reserve your spot at this very special meal. We hope that you will join us in celebrating another great year at the German American Heritage Center!
Sincerely,
Kelly Lao
German American Heritage Center
563-322-8844
13 Aug 2012

Film showing in Davenport

By Kelly Lao
Davenport, IA- The German American Heritage Center will host Bob King of the Classic Film Society as he introduces us to a classic 16mm film, "The State of Scott" on Saturday, August 18th at 2pm. The showing will be at the Center, located at 712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA. The admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 5-17. Members are free. This program is part of our celebration of beer during our exhibition Suds! which runs through October 28th.

The "Free and Independent State of Scott" celebrations had their roots in the Iowa temperance movement of the late 1880s. Davenport did not support the state's efforts to pass a prohibition amendment, due to the large number of taverns and breweries in Scott County. The Kohler and Lange Brewery of Davenport filed suit when prohibition was passed in 1882, overturning the amendment on a technicality.

Seventy years later, the Davenport Chamber of Commerce decided to hold 'State of Scott' celebrations as part of a three year program to promote the city to both residents and tourists. These celebrations, which were held in 1946, 1947, and 1948, included parades, fireworks, beauty contests, and even the election of a 'Governor' and the appointment of 'Senators" from Scott County towns. The "State of Scott" film depicts these activities as well as views of the city from another time. For more information on this program contact Kelly at kelly.lao@gahc.org or 563-322-8844.
31 Jul 2012

Storyteller at GAHC

By Kelly Lao

Davenport, IA- The German American Heritage Center invites you to spend a delightful hour in the library of one of the world's most famous storytellers on Sunday, August 5th at 2pm! Wilhelm Grimm tells the classic fairy tales woven with traditional folk tunes sung in Deutsch and spiced with details from the enchanting life of this prolific author.

The German American Heritage Center will host Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis of Peoria as he portrays Wilhelm Grimm telling the famous tales to children at the Center beginning at 2 pm. This performance is part of a series on storytelling for the 200th Anniversary of the  first publication of Childrens' and Household Tales by the Brothers Grimm and complements the exhibit Once Upon A Time...The Brothers Grimm at 200! This event is sponsored by USBank.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children. Free for members. Call 563-322-8844 or visit www.gahc.org for more information!

25 Jul 2012

Last Chance to Register! See the Mucha Exhibit at Czech & Slovak Museum with GAHC!

By Kelly Lao
Greetings!

Don't miss this opportunity to see the stunning Art Nouveau exhibit at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids!

Register by Wednesday, August 1st for your chance to see this once in a lifetime exhibition with the German American Heritage Center on Sunday, August 25th. Insufficient registration will cause this trip to be cancelled, do not delay!

$50 Members or $60 Non-members!
Click on the link below to register or RSVP by calling 563-322-8844!
Get more information
Register Now!
Alphonse Mucha: Inspirations of Art Nouveau features paintings, jewelry, sculptures, and lithographs from the Mucha Foundation in Praugue and London. This exhibit explores Mucha not just as the father of Art Nouveau, but also his Moravian roots, his family, his photography, and his devotion to the Slav people.

We will also see the exhibit It All Comes Out in the Wash which features the embellished textiles that were damaged in the flood of 2008 and have been painstakingly restored!
Lunch will be on your own in the Czech Village followed by a visit to Grant Wood's former home and studio.

We hope you will take advantage of this fantastic bus trip and register right away!
The Bus will meet at 1002 West Kimberly Rd. Davenport. (Behind the Kentucky Fried Chicken) at 9 am!

Where:
Czech and Slovack Museum and Library
Cedar Rapids, IA



When:
Saturday August 25, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT
23 Jul 2012

Frederick the Great program

By Kelly Lao

Davenport, IA- The German American Heritage Center will host Kai Swanson of Augustana College as he asks the question, "Which Frederick was Greater? King, General, Composer?" on Sunday, July 29th at 2pm. His talk will be followed by a performance by Janet Stodd on the flute performing a short selection of Frederick's own compositions during the 300th anniversary of this notable historical figure. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children, and free for members.

GAHC is located at 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA. For more information please call 563-322-8844 or visit gahc.org.

11 Jul 2012

Beer Sampling This Weekend

By Kelly Lao

Davenport, IA- In celebration of the exhibit Suds! The German American Heritage Center will be hosting a presentation on the science of beer!

On Saturday, July 14th at 2pm, Brad Sturgeon, professor of chemistry at Monmouth College, will share his professional tasting and brewmaster skills to help us understand why we like some beers and ales better than others.

Will there be free samples? Ja, natürlich!

Admission $5, 21+ to taste! Suds! is sponsored by Vanguard Distributing.

Call Kelly at 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org for more information.

09 Jul 2012

See The Christmas Schooner musical in Chicago with GAHC!

By Kelly Lao
Join the German American Heritage Center for a bus trip to  Chicago this Christmas to see the classic musical The Christmas Schooner!

 

Saturday, December 8th
Mercury Theater, Chicago
$100 for members $110 for non-members
Trip will include a mid-day shop/stroll/lunch break before the matinee!


Pay half by July 15th to reserve your spot!

 

Register Now!
I can't make it
Call 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org to pay by credit card or check. Please visit gahc.org for more information on our trip policies.

 

Thank you for your interest and we hope to hear from you soon!

 

Sincerely,

 

Kelly Lao
German American Heritage Center
02 Jul 2012

Bus Trip to Mucha Exhibit at Czech & Slovak Museum

By Kelly Lao
Where:
Czech and Slovack Museum and Library
Cedar Rapids, IA

When:
Saturday August 25, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT

 

Greetings!

The German American Heritage Center is hosting a bus trip to see the exciting new exhibit Alphonse Mucha: Inspirations of Art Nouveau at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids!

 

Join us on August 25th to see this once in a lifetime exhibit. We will also have the opportunity to see the newly renovated and restored museum with its collection of embellished textiles in the exhibit It All Comes Out in the Wash. Afterwards, we will visit 5 Turner Alley, home and studio of Grant Wood from 1924-35 and have lunch in the historic Czech Village/New Bohemia!

$50 for Members and $60 for Non-members. Price does not include lunch.

 

Click on the link below to register today!
Get more information
Register Now!
I can't make it
Please feel free to call or email me for details or to sign up over the phone via credit card.
Thank you for your time and we hope to see you on August 25th for this wonderful trip!
Sincerely,
Kelly Lao
Assistant Director
German American Heritage Center

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