Ornamenta is a cultural program in Pforzheim and the Nordschwarzwald region that takes place from July 5 to September 29, 2024. On new routes with art and design, visitors experience exhibitions, public artworks as permanent installations, and events at more than 20 locations in the Nordschwarzwald.

For three months, the municipalities in the region are expanded through five thematic neighborhoods. These new communities with the names Inhalatorium, Solartal, Bad Databrunn, Schmutzige Ecke, and Zum Eros address topics that concern the people of the region and Europe alike. From sunshine and clean air to social taboos and technology, each thematic community serves as a place of interaction: local associations showcase unexpected partnerships with international cultural practitioners, traditional institutions meet progressive artists, regional industries are enriched by ideas from young designers.

Berlin, December 1927: Harry Frommermann has no academic singing or music training, but he is a great fan of the American vocal quartet "The Revelers." Now he is looking for professional singers for his own ensemble. Robert Biberti responds to his advertisement, who not only has an exceptional bass voice but is also a fervent admirer of "The Revelers." Biberti brings his two choir colleagues, Ari Leschnikoff and Roman Cycowski, and one of them brings the pianist Erwin Bootz. As a second tenor, Walter Nußbaum joins initially, but soon he is replaced by Erich Collin. The rest is history: The foundation of the "Comedian Harmonists," the meteoric rise of the sextet, and in 1935, the professional ban for the three Jewish members by the National Socialists and the subsequent dissolution of the group.

"Veronika, the spring has arrived" as well as "My little green cactus" and many other evergreens are still unforgettable and beloved today.

"A4u - The ABBA Revival Show" stands for a passionate fireworks of emotions and guarantees a revival of the incomparable musical atmosphere that many thought had been forgotten.
"The ABBA Revival Show - A4u" was awarded the "Revival Award" for "The best Oldie Show of the last 10 years" by RTL in Luxembourg.
Across all generations, people are still enthusiastically listening to the hits of ABBA. The melodies of "S.O.S.", "Gimme Gimme Gimme", "Waterloo", "Super Trouper" or "Dancing Queen" are resonating in everyone's ears right now, especially as the musical "Mamma Mia" celebrates worldwide success.

In 1982, the musicians separated and there have been no new ABBA hits since then. Now, the group "A4u" is bringing back those legendary years and resurrecting the pop legend with an ABBA Revival Show. Ute as Agnetha, Lutz as Björn, Frank as Benny, and Simone as Anni-Frid - these are four music professionals who have celebrated great success in renowned bands and as solo artists. With the "ABBA Revival Show - A4u", they continue to write a piece of music history. Dressed in 70s attire, they produce an enchanting show experience that is only found in the original.
"A4u - The ABBA Revival Show" stands for a passionate fireworks of emotions and guarantees a revival of the incomparable musical atmosphere that many thought had been forgotten.

Doors open: 19:00

This course is aimed at all those who wish to obtain the qualification as a workplace first aider or need it for obtaining a driver's license. This course is also the right choice for participants who, out of personal interest, want to attend a first aid course for the first time. For trainees in health professions, this basic course is also required.

Exercise leaders, trainers, as well as leaders of youth groups need this training as well as members of the fire departments for basic training.

In this course, skills are taught that can be applied in almost all emergencies and can bridge the time until the arrival of the rescue service (life-saving).

The following topics are covered in the course:

- Treatment of wounds and fractures
- Measures for respiratory and circulatory disorders
- Measures for unconsciousness and cardiac arrest

The course consists of 9 units of 45 minutes each.

EHB/2024/152

The Symphonic Ring subscription includes 4 events:

Göttinger Symphonie Orchester & Jazztrio, 26.11.23
New Year's Concert 7.1.24
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn 4.2.24
Landesjugendorchester Bremen 6.4.24

Exchange of up to 2 events for a voucher is possible

Booking Subscription Symphonic Ring: Tourist Information Uelzen 0581 800 6172

The Theater Ring subscription includes 4 events:

Frida Kahlo 10.10.23
Woyzeck 28.11.23
Tartuffe 9.2.24
Mephisto 13.3.24

Exchange of up to 2 events for a voucher is possible.

Booking Theater Ring subscription: Touristinfo Uelzen 0581 800 6172

Piotr Iljitsch Tschaikovsky

Ballet
Duration: 130 minutes including an intermission

PRODUCTION TEAM
Puppet construction: Bernhard Leismüller / Bernhard Morgenstern
Puppet heads: Sebastian Demmel
Costume design: Bernhard Leismüller / Amand Pérez
Set design: Bettina Hummitzsch
Choreography & Rehearsal: Jutta Mähr

CHOREOGRAPHY
Continuing on from Petipa's choreography, the ensemble of the Marionettenoper under the direction of Munich choreographer Jutta Mähr developed their own interpretation of the ballet classic. Even though a marionette may seem effortlessly able to master any physical challenge, the efforts had to be made visible. The illusion that the muscles tense up to the extreme pain threshold, that the dancers truly sweat, that they constantly have to fight for their balance was the main objective of this production.

STAGE HISTORY
"Swan Lake" is perhaps the most famous ballet of all time - all classical companies have it in their repertoire. Piotr Iljitsch Tschaikovsky took half a year (August 1875 to April 1876) to complete his first ballet, which premiered on February 20, 1877 at the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre. The first Russian guest performance in the West took place in 1969 by the Kirov Ballet. Among the newer interpretations, in addition to the choreography of principal dancer Rudolf Nureyev, those of George Balanchine (New York 1951), Vladimir Bourmeister (Moscow 1956), John Cranko (Stuttgart 1963), John Neumeier (Hamburg 2002), and the all-male reinterpretation "Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake" (London 1995) have become popular.

21st March 2024
Suchtpotenzial (Music Comedy)
"Bällebad forever"

19th May 2024
Max Beier (Cabaret)
"Love & Order"

1st June 2024
Yann Yuro (Mental Magic)
"Revelation"

11th October 2024
Anny Hartmann (Political Cabaret)
"Climate Ballerina"

5th December 2024
La Signora (Comedy)
"Make a wish"

Admittance: 6:30 PM

Any remaining tickets possibly available at the box office, information at 06894-13-523

Hop, malt, barley, and the clear water from our own wells - these are the four ingredients that make up the unique GANTER beer. But how does the German cult drink come from them?
On the 1-hour experience tour through the brewery, you will immerse yourself in the wonderous world of beer brewing and gain close insights into the brewery's daily life. Learn interesting facts and humorous anecdotes about beer from the over 150-year-old history of the family brewery from our guides. After the fantastic guided tour between tradition and modernity of the GANTER brewery, relax in the unique atmosphere of our brewpub, where you can chat comfortably and try the different beers!
Package includes:
• GANTER Brewery Experience Tour by our professional guides
• Self-tapped beer at the sampling tank
• 1 free drink in our historic boiler house
• 1 freshly baked pretzel
• Duration: approx. 1 h

Event Location
The flourishing traditional brewery from Freiburg has existed for over 150 years and has made a name for itself beyond the city limits with its diverse range of beers. In addition, the brewery's premises regularly host well-attended events and parties.

In 1865, Ludwig Ganter founded the brewery in the house Zum Kindlein Jesu. This building was previously inhabited for several years by the Dutch scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Ganter initially brewed with a small brewing system from the 18th century. Due to excellent sales, the brewery expanded.

Students and pupils receive a 10% discount upon presentation of their ID.
Children under 6 years old do not pay an entrance fee.

Admission from 5:45 pm.

Rosé wine is very trendy: Let our sommelier take you on a discovery journey through the top rosés of our exclusive Fresh Paradise selection. Experience different styles from various countries, from rare gems to the stars of the rosé wine world. Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Fresh Paradise Essen, surrounded by exquisite rosé wines and fine finger food.

Please note: Alcoholic beverages will be served at this event.

Admittance: 16:45

Exclusive to Fresh Paradise status customers

Already from 2004 to 2013, Rosenau, together with Theater Rampe, Theaterhaus, Literaturhaus, and Laboratorium, annually organized the "Viennese Week" festival. The idea was to focus on Vienna/Austria for a week and specifically invite cabaret artists, writers, authors, and theater productions from there to Stuttgart. The series "Wiener Blut" now picks up on this idea again. Throughout the year, various Austrian cabaret artists will present their programs at Rosenau: Social, political, and interpersonal topics are entertainingly brought to the stage in a cabaret style! And everything is a bit more biting, sinister, ironic, quirky, and often more poetic than from German territory.
The subscription consists of the following 6 events:
- 09.02.24 Benedikt Mitmannsgruber with "The strange case of Benedikt Mitmannsgruber"
- 04.04.24 Blonder Engel with "Songs that are funny and sometimes a bit sad, but that's okay"
- 19.04.24 Christine Teichmann with "Left right human rights"
- 11.09.24 Magda Leeb with "Pigging out"
- 04.10.24 Blözinger with "New Program"
- 23.10.24 Hosea Ratschiller with "HOSEA"

SOUNDS FROM THE HIGH CULTURE OF ROCK MUSIC
DEEP FLOYD7 brings the sonic light rays of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple to the year 2023.
The legendary project on Burg Stettenfels led by lead guitarist Günther Doblies has breathed new life into the brilliant originals and once again offers musical surprises.
DEEP FLOYD7 comes from Switzerland with high-caliber - some award-winning - musicians.
Let yourself be enchanted and carried away by the unforgettable anthems of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple!

Admission: 6:30 PM

Rocking Beelitz - get your petticoats and boots out of the closet and style yourself at this unique event in Beelitz - Vintage in Concert - featuring "Danny & the Chicks" - the "Sweet Sisters" and entertainer Peter Grimberg - get ready for the hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with songs from Elvis - Dean Martin - Paul Anka - Buddy Holly and more.

Start: 7:00 PM

Tosca is an opera thriller by Giacomo Puccini, which, in addition to high Cs and beautiful music, offers an exciting plot – compared to that, the Sunday evening Tatort series is like a pony farm.

The famous singer Floria Tosca (Marina Unruh) is in a love affair with the painter Mario Cavaradossi (Thomas Heyer). He helps Angelotti (Nathan Fischer) escape from prison. The power-hungry police chief Scarpia (Tim Lukas Reuter) also desires Tosca and aims to find Angelotti – using every means to force Tosca to love him with his despicable methods. Not only does the poison of jealousy come into play, but also real poison. As a result, Scarpia is murdered, Cavaradossi is poisoned, and Tosca chooses death. For an opera night, a lot of tragedy, but you have never heard such a good-sounding thriller before!

Our ensemble, engaged at various opera houses in Europe, will guide you through the story of Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi. This is opera in the Lutherkirche: up close, tangible, for laughter, for tears, and beautiful!

Adaptation for 3 singers, 3 actors with good voices, in the original language, and a virtuoso pianist with additional German dialogues by Marina Unruh and Thomas Heyer, very freely based on Giacomo Puccini.

Floria Tosca – Marina Unruh
Mario Cavaradossi – Thomas Heyer
Baron Scarpia – Tim Lukas Reuter
Messner – Lothar Lange
Spoletta – Lothar Lange
Guiseppe Angelotti – Nathan Fischer
Sciarronne – Nathan Fischer
Secretary Erika Attavanti – Madelaine Schwer
Lutherkirche Choir – Conductor Thomas Frerichs

Next Date for Opera up Close: Young Voices Sing for Africa March 22, 2025

Mr. and Mrs. Hare can finally breathe a little: three of their five children have left the house, Mr. Hare will soon receive a decent pension, the eldest son is about to complete his medical studies, and the youngest, Hare, is a math genius. No one suspects that he has contact with extraterrestrials...

But the happiness does not last long: in the tiny apartment of the Hares, one by one, the children seek shelter again, causing the space to burst at the seams once more. However, despite the cramped conditions and external threats, the small community holds together firmly, and Mama Hare steers the ship with a firm hand through a storm of emotions and needs...

"Hare Hare" is a homage to the family, a comedy in the truest sense, amusing, crazy, and - despite being written almost 40 years ago - more socially and politically relevant than ever before.

City tour through the Baroque Quarter and the Old Town
Discover Fulda's sights during the one-hour city tour through the Baroque Quarter and the Old Town, where we will also embark on a journey through the Middle Ages.
We will admire the magnificent cathedral, pass by the mysterious Witch Tower, and stroll through the picturesque alleys of the Old Town - until we reach the place "Unterm Heilig Kreuz."
Let yourself be enchanted by the history and splendor of our city and come along on this entertaining tour!

City tour through the Baroque Quarter and the Old Town
Discover Fulda's sights during the one-hour city tour through the Baroque Quarter and the Old Town, where we will also embark on a journey through the Middle Ages.
We will admire the magnificent cathedral, pass by the mysterious Witch Tower, and stroll through the picturesque alleys of the Old Town - until we reach the place "Unterm Heilig Kreuz."
Let yourself be enchanted by the history and splendor of our city and come along on this entertaining tour!

Guided tour through the old town, the historical rooms of the city palace, and the cathedral
In addition to the Baroque quarter, the old town is the second major historic district in Fulda. Medieval half-timbered houses, the city walls with well-preserved defensive towers, guild churches, old market squares, and street names indicating their function in the Middle Ages characterize the cityscape here.
The highlight of the Baroque quarter is the residence palace in the city center. Between 1706 and 1714, the palace was significantly expanded in the Baroque style by Johann Dientzenhofer, the master builder of the Baroque cathedral, as the residence of the prince-abbots and later prince-bishops.
The cathedral is not only the most famous landmark of Fulda, but above all, it is the most important Baroque church in Hesse. Since the elevation of the Abbey of Fulda to a principality, the church has been a cathedral and therefore the bishop's church.
Let yourself be enchanted by the history and splendor of our city and join us on this 2-hour tour!
Note:
If a church service or event takes place during the tour, we will only admire the cathedral from the outside. But even that is impressive enough!

Oliver and Michael have enjoyed a true friendship for years. They play tennis, enjoy a glass of wine, and exchange thoughts. The two are close, as friends typically are. However, when they wake up one morning naked and handcuffed to each other in Oliver's guest bed, their friendship is put to the test. They never wanted to get that close! And why can neither Oliver nor Michael explain how it happened? Emily, Oliver's better half who returns from a trip too early, would also like an explanation for the compromising situation in which she finds the two men – as well as Michael's wife Nicole, who also joins the trio.

Doors open at 7:20 PM.