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Neujahrskonzert 2024

Neujahrskonzert 2024

Another Holiday tradition is returns! The Excelsior German Center is happy to present the 2024 Newjahrskonzert! Join us Monday, January 1st at 2PM for our regular tradition: greeting 2024 with New Years opera classics. To RSVP, please contact Hannelore via email at...

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2023 East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt

2023 East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt

As the temperature drops and the trees go bare, we can almost say "es weihnachtet sehr"! This year, the Altenheim will host the East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt. Join us Dec 2nd from 1-7 PM for this iconic Weihnachtstradition. There will be live music, food and beverage....

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Boogie and Blues at the EGC

The Excelsior German Center is excited to host Frank Muschalle at the Excelsior German Center. Join us on November 11th at 2PM for a brilliant session of blues and boogie woogie piano. See the attached flier for information on tickets. You can download a PDF copy of...

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Maifest 2023

Maifest 2023

Spring has sprung! Join us for the EGC's annual Maifest, Sunday April 30th at noon! Enjoy live music, dancing, and food in the beautiful Altenheim garden. Admission is free, and food & beverages are available for purchase. For reservations and more information,...

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Lieder Nachmittag April 2023

Lieder Nachmittag April 2023

Join us for another beautiful Lieder Nachmittag with Kindra Scharich (Vocals) and Jeffrey LaDeur (Piano). The duo will be performing music from Brahms, Liszt, and Schubert. The performance will be held 2PM, Sunday April 2, at the Altenheim. Please contact Hannelore...

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Neujahrskonzert 2023

Neujahrskonzert 2023

The Excelsior German Center presents the 2023 Newjahrskonzert! Join us and celebrate the new year with operatic classics. Sunday, January 1st at 2PM To RSVP Please email Hannelore at hanneray@att.net or call 510-483-2573 General Admission $25 / EGC Members $20

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Save the Date – German Day SF

Save the Date – German Day SF

Get excited! Final preparations for German Day in San Francisco are in full swing! German Day will be held Sunday, October 16th in Golden Gate Park at the Bandshell. You can download the flier to German Day here. For more information, go to the German Day website,...

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Maifest 2022

We are happy to announce that Maifest will be held this year on Sunday, May 29! The festivities will take place on Altenheim grounds. Please stay tuned for more information.

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Lieder Nachmittag April 2022

Lieder Nachmittag April 2022

The Excelsior German Center is happy to present a Lieder Nachmittag with Kindra Scharich (Vocals) and Jeffrey LaDeur (Piano). Come and hear music from composers Brahms and Schubert. The Lieder Nachmittag will be held at 2PM on Sunday April 10th at the Altenheim....

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New Years Concert 2022 Video

We are happy to announce that the recording of our annual New Years Concert has been published. Below is a live link to the full production. Thank you again to the wonderful performers, organizers, editors, and volunteers who created this beautiful video. We wish you...

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SF German Audio History Series

The audio history series created by journalist Arndt Peltner is now live on the EGC website. The series contains 5 stories from the Bay Area exploring the historical footprints German immigrants have left behind. You can find the link to the German-language version...

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