Learning Aids

Sütterlin handwriting, the German equivalent to the Palmer Method. For use in reading handwritten materials from about 1900 to 1950. Especially helpful for genealogical purposes,

         German Language Cultural Events in Washington

• Ongoing October 6 - December 14 Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes 7th Street NW 202-289-1200 ext. 178. The exhibit will also be featured at Third Thursday on October 18 and November 15, from 6 - 8 pm.  An extensive collection of photographs traces the life and work of the legendary Marlene Dietrich, one of the 20th century's most fascinating women, who embodied glamour, mystery, sophistication, and determination. Curated by the Stiftung Deutsche Kinemathek Berlin (the German Cinematheque Foundation) 40 images, mostly black-and-white, pay tribute to Dietrich on the 100th anniversary of the diva's birth on December 27. Photographers whose images captured Dietrich's style include Edward Steichen, Horst P. Horst, Ray Jones, Eugene Robert Richee and George Hur.The exhibition is organized in cooperation with Stiftung Deutsche Kinemathek Berlin

• Ongoing Fall 2001 (Weekend afternoons, October 21 - December 8) Viennese Waltz Lessons by the Traxlers. Polka and Schottisch Lessons by the Traxlers. Information and registration form are available at the web site http://www.geocities.com/viennesewaltz/meridian.html . To have your name put on a mailing list for information on balls and dance lessons, send e-mail to viennesewaltz@mail.com .

• Ongoing November 10 - 20  Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes In addition, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes will display the travelling exhibit "Werbung in Deutschland". The exhibit consists of 32 panels of images and texts that examine advertising in Germany chronologically in ten segments from the Wilhelminian Period through the turn of the third millennium. Please contact the Language Department at 202. 289. 1200 ext. 214 for more information.

• December 1, 8 pm  CHRISTMAS CONCERT National Chamber Singers  In dulci Jubilo
  German Embassy, Auditorium

• Saturday, December 8, 2001, 8 pm - midnight -- Saint Nickolaus Waltz Dance at Meridian House, 1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC.

• Marlene Dietrich- 100 Years with Karen Kohler Thursday, December 6, at 8 pm and Friday, December 7, at 8 pm Marlene Dietrich - 100 Years, with Karen Kohler, soprano and Jeffrey Chappell, piano, at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Tickets $40. [Buy tickets on line.] "Trained in classical and jazz singing in New York and Texas, this German-born chanteuse performs regularly in theaters and cabarets both here and abroad. A reviewer for Applause! Applause! described her as "Cabaret personified." 

• Thursday, December 6, 5-7 pm Chocolate Ice Cream and Hot Orange Light: A Tasteful Exploration of Modern Art. Constance Classen Concordia University

• Tuesday, December 11, 7 pm Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater  The Ship of Lost Men (Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen) Germany, 1929, 97 min., silent (with English intertitles), b/w, Director: Maurice Tourneur, Screenplay: Franzos Keremen (novel), Maurice Tourneur, Cast: Marlene Dietrich, Robin Irvine, In Marlene Dietrich's last silent film, she plays an American millionairess pilot who crash-lands during a transatlantic flight. Half-conscious, she is secretly rescued by two kind strangers aboard the Galathée, a strange ship loaded with escaped criminals and pirate smugglers. Her rescuers are a handsome young American doctor, who has been shanghaied on a three-month voyage, and a friendly cook. When the two rescuers discover that the pilot dressed in male attire is actually a woman, they try to conceal her from the rest of the lustful crew. When she is discovered by the crew and must flee the ship, a brutal incident leads to mutiny and murder, putting the lady and her friends in great danger.Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, (LoC) All programs are free, but seating is limited to 64 seats. RESERVATIONS may be made by phone, beginning one week before any given show. Call 202-707- 5677 during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm). Reserved seats must be claimed at least 10 minutes before show time, after which standbys will be admitted to unclaimed seats. The Mary Pickford Theater is located on the third floor of the Library of Congress Madison building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE.

• Thursday, December 13, 6:30 pm Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater I Kiss Your Hand, Madame (Ich küsse Ihre Hand, Madame) Germany, 1929, 66 min., silent, b/w,
  Director: Robert Land, Screenplay: Rolf E. Vanloo, Cast: Marlene Dietrich,   In this twisted comedy, Marlene Dietrich plays Parisian divorcee Laurence Gérard who loses her divorce papers, thereby setting the stage for misunderstanding and comical confusion. Free Call 202-707- 5677

• Saturday, December 22, 2001 Christmas Ball "Krampus Kränzchen". Festive formal dinner dance in Austrian style held in the Grand Ballroom of the Officers' Club, Ft. Myer, Arlington, VA (directions and map). Sponsored by the American-Austrian Society. To be notified by e-mail when reservations may be made, send request to americanaustriansociety@yahoo.com.

• December 23, 3 pm  CONCERT Church Concert Organized by the Washington Sängerbund
  The United Church, Washington

• January 25: Austrian Embassy- Mozart- Schubert evening- Mendelssohn Piano Trio

• January 26: Austrian Embassy- Ann Schein, piano- brilliant star

• February X, 2002 An Evening of Choral Music and Dancing is being planned by The Metropolitan Chorus. Tickets and information: 703-836-4822, info@metchorus.org. This concert will likely be presented in cooperation with the National Building Museum as part of the Music in the Great Hall Concerts in Partnership Series.

• February Y, 2002  20th Annual Evening of Viennese Waltzing is being planned. It is sponsored by the Committee for Western Civilization (2615 "O" Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-3124). Dance to music by string orchestra. Tickets were $140 per person in 2001. Includes open bar and a sumptuous dessert buffet. People who would like additional information sent to them should send a card with their address or call Elaine or Bob Schadler at 202-338-3239 or send e-mail. Invitations for 2001 were mailed in late December 2000. Tickets are held at the door. (Review in Washington Post)

• May 23, 24: 8 pm  Austrian Embassy- Elizabeth Starzinger, soprano; Georg Nigl, baritone- Operetta and Opera Evening An evening of opera and operetta at the Embassy of Austria. Tickets $20 and $30 (preferred seating). "This superb program features soprano Elizabeth Starzinger and baritone Georg Nigl, two up and coming performers from Austria, accompanied by the fine pianist George Peachey. Elizabeth Starzinger regularly sings Lieder-recitals, takes part in concerts throughout Europe and will be a member of the Opera-Studio of the Zürich Opera starting in the 2001/2002 season. Georg Nigl, a former soloist of Vienna's famous Boys Choir is singing Schaunard in Puccini's La Bohème at the Bregenz Festival 2001. He is also slated for performances at the Geneva Opera and in St. Gallen. In addition he will also give a large number of recitals throughout Europe with the lutist and co-director of Il Giardino Armonico, Luca Pianca. Come see a rousing finale to a tremendous concert season.