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Language Culture and Heritage

The Excelsior German Center has developed many programs to help serve those around us. While you enhance your cultural involvement with the German community, find out how you can become involved —right in your own back yard.

EGC Cultural Programs

The Excelsior German Center (EGC) organizes a variety of German cultural events every year including:

 

  • Liedernachmittag
  • Maifest
  • Movie showings
  • Kaffeeklatsch
  • Soccer public viewing
  • Spielenachmittag
  • Martinsgans dinner
  • New Year’s concert

Information regarding upcoming events, including contact information for RSVPs, is posted to our News & Events. Publications regarding passed events can be found at Previous Events.

 

German Library and Resource Center

The Excelsior German Center houses a number of German books, tapes and other resource materials for the community. The Library is open every Saturday during GSEB school sessions and members may check out a selection of designated materials. Library Hours: Open to the public from 9:30am to noon, GSEB students only from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Get Involved with the Program Development Committee. The Excelsior German Center invites you to become a part of the Program Development Committee to help in establishing new enrichment programs for you. If you are interested in joining please contact us at programdevelopment@excelsiorcenter.org

 

German Radio Show

The Excelsior German Center hosts a German radio show Sunday mornings on AM1450, KEST from 9-11 am. Your host, Anthony Schaller, provides a mix of songs from German artists ranging in genres from Classical, Operetta, Schlager and Modern music.  The 2 hours of entertainment includes a Community Calendar and news direct from Germany.  For those of you who cannot tune in via AM radio, the show is also available under the channel: Excelsiorradio on www.ustream.tv. Requests as well as interested advertisers may contact the program host.

I like the diverse scope of EGC cultural events; ranging from traditional food, music, and dance at Maifest; to professional musical performances like the New Year’s Concert. But most of all, I like the opportunity to enjoy the company of dear friends.

Karl Pfeiffer

I like the Annual Christmas Bazaar, because this is a German tradition! Old and young people like the atmosphere in the large Room, Americans [and] Europeans.

Inge Junginger