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AGBC Munich December Month Newsletter:
Wishing all a Delightful Holiday Season
December 2017 Upcoming AGBC Munich Events:
Monday, 11 December – AGBC Christmas Party, Wirtshaus Donisl, Weinstr. 1 (Marienplatz), 1830-2230. First paid, first reserved” event. Please see event announcement for payment details.
As usual there will be no December monthly meeting due to the Holiday Season.
Movers and Shakers
Longtime AGBC member Dr. Marlena Corcoran has just released her book: ”Athena Mentor College Application Workbook 2018.” Do you have a student in the family or in your circle of friends who is considering applying for college or university in the US? This workbook is a planner and an organizer for applicants. From creating a list of colleges through alumni interviews, checklists galore walk students step by step through the application process.
Quotation:
“Lots of companies don’t succeed over time. What do they fundamentally do wrong? They usually miss the future.”
- Larry Page, American computer scientist and co-founder of Google
Opening Words from the President
Hi,
Leading off - Based on a suggestion in a recent monthly meeting, here’s our updated AGBC Munich mission statement: “We are a not-for-profit organization uniting individuals to interact and exchange ideas on current business and social trends."
Back to the past - Our November monthly meeting featured a step into the future - Christian Ehl and Sharad Gandhi, co-authors of AI&U, led us through their thought–provoking dialogue on artificial intelligence and aspects related to economic inequality. The evening featured abundant interaction and thought exchanges as we attendees expanded our understanding of some of the AI effects is headed our way.
Speaking of artificial intelligence, you will find a recent “Delaware Business Times” article by AGBC member David Gates in the Tech Eck’ section below.
Upcoming AGBC Events - And before we close out our 2017 activities, we will again hold our annual AGBC Christmas Party on Monday, 11 December at the Wirtshaus Donisl. Interested? Then please sign up ASAP. This is a “first paid, first reserved” event with a cost of EUR 30.00 per person. Payment should be made to the AGBC Bank Account at Münchner Bank, IBAN DE68 7019 0000 0001 0895 95.
As usual we do not hold monthly meetings in December, so the next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 31 January when we will elect our AGBC Munich board officers for 2018. There is more info about the AGM in the Upcoming AGBC Munich Chapter Meeting and Events section below.
The first part of the AGM is for Members only and will last until about 2000 hrs; members should be sure to pay their 2018 membership fees by Saturday, 27 January. If you are not yet a member and would like to join us that evening, why not come around 2000 for the post-meeting buffet and networking? Join the club beforehand and vote on our/your 2018 AGBC Munich Chapter Board.
MING Events (Munich International Networking Group – www.ming-in-munich.com) -
We have a number of excellent upcoming theater productions with AGBC member Grantly Marshall and the American Drama Group. These are listed in the event “Snapshot” section below; details are in the MING Events announcements section.
In addition, there are 5 upcoming MING and Munich community events in December – details appear further down in the newsletter:
- 4-6 December - Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio by the chamber choir and orchestra of the Bayerischen Philharmonie at the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche der Residenz.
- 7 December - Munich Community Joyous Noel - Christmas Benefit Concert, "Helping People of the World" at Jazz Bar Vogler, Rumfordstr. 17, 80469 Munich.
- 10 December - MING Event - Gospel & Soul Christmas Show, Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe (Pullach) – Georg-Kalb-Str. 3, 82049 Munich.
- 20 December - MING Event - 2017 Christmas Sing-a-Long, Restaurant Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 Munich.
- 26 December - MING Event -TanzTee at the Restaurant Alter Wirt, Restaurant Der Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 Munich.
Membership – Please join me in welcoming our new AGBC Munich members: Individual Member -
Honorary Members – Christian Ehl and Sharad Gandhi
Honorary Corporate Member – World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
Association of American-German Business Clubs e.V. (AAGBC) – The AAGBC announces the following results of its 18 November 2017 elections held in Heidelberg. These people are elected to two-year terms:
President Barry Swanson
Executive Vice President Thomas W. Leiser
Treasurer Charles Keene
Secretary Inge Gerold
Did’ya know? -
Munich News – WirtschaftsWoche magazine ranks Munich number 2 among German cities in terms of future prospects, just behind leader Darmstadt. Despite our high costs of living. Munich came in at or near the top of the key rankings - strong labor market, economic structure, property market, top universities and quality of life.
In addition, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has named Munich-based ifo Institute as Germany’s most influential economic research organization. A world-leading think-tank, it analyzes economic policy and is widely known for its monthly Ifo Business Climate Index for Germany.
Michelin Restaurants: “The Week in Germany” (TWIG) newsletter dated 15 November states that Germany now has 292 restaurants which have earned Michelin stars. The country now counts 11 three-star establishments, including Munich newcomer Atelier in the Bayerische Hof which is the 11th German restaurant with Michelin’s esteemed 3 stars. There is more info below under Germany News.
Germany – Country with Best International Image: Per the 24 November 2017 edition of “The Week in Germany” newsletter, the latest Nations Brand Index shows that of the 50 leading countries evaluated, Germany enjoys the best reputation of any country in the world. There is more info below under Germany News.
German Christmas markets are an annual delight. Interested in visiting Christmas markets in other areas in Germany? You can find a great listing for more than 150 of the best markets on the German National Tourist Board’s website:
http://www.germany.travel/en/specials/christmas/christmas.html
There is more info below under Germany News.
Whew, with that being said, it is nearly time for the Holidays. As American Choctaw Indians would say: “Yukpa, Nitak Hollo Chito!” Nope, that is not Bruce Willis speaking in a “Die Hard” film. It means - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
All the best,
Larry
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Directory - What's Coming Up?
Snapshot: Event Announcements
Community Platform Corner
Tech Eck’
AGBC Munich Member News
AGBC National News
Upcoming AGBC Munich Chapter Meetings and Events
Upcoming MING Events/Initiatives
Upcoming Munich Community Events
Germany News
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Snapshot: Event Announcements
Special Note: In registering for our AGBC events, please use the Events tab on the new AGBC Munich Community Platform at www.agbc-munich.com. Also to optimize the registration process flow, we continue to ask that attendees always pay in cash, the process we have been historically using.
Save the Date – Upcoming Special AGBC, MING, Munich Community Events
Save the Date – Upcoming Special AGBC, MING, Munich Community Events
- Monday, 4 December through Thursday, 7 December (1100 and 1930) – ADGE theater production: My Sister Syria (Thriller – Immigration and the Roots of Terrorism) by Paul Stebbings and Phil Smith, in English. Theater LEO 17, Leopoldstr. 17, 80802 Munich.
- Monday through Wednesday, 4-6 December (starting each evening at 2000) - Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio in the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche der Residenz, Residenzstr. 1, 80333 Munich.
- Thursday, 7 December - (1900-2200) - Munich Community Joyous Noel - Christmas Benefit Concert, "Helping People of the World," a charity concert at the Jazz Bar Vogler, Rumfordstr. 17, 80469 Munich.
- Sunday, 10 December – (1300-1700) - MING Event - Gospel & Soul Christmas Show, Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe (Pullach) – Georg-Kalb-Str. 3, 82049 Munich.
- Monday, 11 December – 1830-2230) - AGBC Christmas Party, Wirtshaus Donisl, Weinstr. 1 (Marienplatz). “First paid, first reserved” event @ Eur 30.00 - payment to AGBC Bank Account at Münchner Bank, IBAN DE68 7019 0000 0001 0895 95.
- Wednesday, 13 December (start 1100), Monday 18 December through Thursday, 21 December (start 1100 and 1930), and Friday, 22 December (start 0900 and 1930) – ADGE theater production: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in English. Kulturzentrum Gasteig München, Carl-Orff-Saal, Rosenheimerstr. 5, 81667 Munich. Save the dates.
- Thursday, 14 December (2000-2300), Amerika Haus Event – 9th Bluegrass Jamboree 2017, Freiheizhalle, Rainer-Werner–Fassbender-Platz 1, 80636 Munich. Save the date.
- Wednesday, 20 December (1900-2300), MING Event - 2017 Christmas Sing-a-Long, Restaurant Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 Munich.
- Tuesday, 26 December (1630-2100) - MING Event -TanzTee at the Restaurant Alter Wirt, Restaurant Der Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 Munich.
- Wednesday, 31 January 2018 (1900-2200) – AGBC 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Marriott Hotel, Berlinerstr. 93, München.
- Wednesday, 28 February 2018 (1900-2200) – February AGBC Monthly Meeting, Marriott Hotel, Berlinerstr. 93, München. Sebastian Moss: Negotiations in International M&A Projects.
- Wednesday, 28 March 2018 (1900-2200) – March AGBC Monthly Meeting, Marriott Hotel, Berlinerstr. 93, München. Save the date.
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AGBC Munich Community Platform Corner-Update by VP Website Ralph Phillips
We’re making progress. As announced at the September monthly meeting and in the October newsletter, the photo gallery and presentation page and now online. You can also add a LinkedIn or XING link to your AGBC profile. ”Like” buttons have been added to the interest groups so you can comment on posts. There is also an email option to alert you when you posts have been added to the interest groups you are following. More functionality will follow soon, and we will switch our webhosting from California to Germany at the start of 2018 to accelerate user response times.
We encourage our readers to register for our events at the Community Platform’s events tab at www.agbc-munich.com.
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Teck' Eck
As outlined by Sharad Gandhi and Christian Ehl in their dialogue “Artificial Intelligence and the Risk of Economic Inequality” at our 29 Nov 17 meeting, the future is underway with AI. The following article on artificial intelligence by AGBC member David Gates, President of Gates and Company, appeared in the 27 November 2017 edition of the “Delaware Business Times”:
Artificial intelligence Will Impact Every Aspect of Life
Whether you know it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is probably already a part of your life. Familiar applications like Apple’s Siri, Google Maps, and SalesForce’s Einstein are applying AI in ways that dramatically improve user experience and value through better acquisition, interpretation and usefulness of vast amounts of data.
The last time a “research curiosity” produced such a massively meaningful business transformation was the commercialization of the internet. The internet spawned some of the fastest and most revolutionary changes in the history of the world. Society has benefited from solutions like Google’s search engine, YouTube, Skype, Google Maps, Facebook, Amazon and more … helping people be connected, better informed and more productive.
Increasingly digital
New technologies are transforming the world at a rapid pace. Sensors, high-performance computers, data storage, the internet, smartphones and social media have established the foundations of the digital world. New areas like cloud computing, big data, block-chain, internet of things (IoT), augmented reality, robotics, machine learning and AI are increasingly having an impact on industries, businesses, lifestyles and society.
Startup companies in AI and machine learning are attracting significant venture funding, while more established businesses already have products and services that leverage these technologies, such as self-driving cars from Tesla, diagnosis assistants for doctors from IBM Watson, and chat-bots like Siri and Alexa.
Artificial intelligence sits at the top of the digital technology stack. Consider a Tesla self-driving car that captures data about the car and its environment in real time: speed, direction, tire condition, proximity to other cars, etc. The sensors are part of an IoT network that overlays external information on road conditions, weather, construction sites and traffic — storing all this Big Data in the Cloud. Information is processed in real time by AI algorithms that are constantly refined through machine learning. AI determines at every moment what needs to be done: speed-up, brake, turn, etc. Machine learning allows AI algorithms to improve over time, continually making its use safer, more efficient and more capable.
AI is transforming everything
All aspects of business can benefit by exploiting AI. A doctor will improve diagnoses and treatments by utilizing a “Medical AI” agent. Lawyers will benefit from a “Legal AI” agent’s research on thousands of similar cases by developing an improved strategy in less time. An insurance company will assess the validity of a claim more efficiently with an “Insurance AI” agent that evaluates the claim based on experience “learned” by analyzing thousands of prior claims. Sales staff will close more proposals with “Sales AI” agents that help analyze customer history and preferences, competitor dynamics, and market conditions.
AI will not be a stand-alone tool, but integrated into all processes, improving the intelligence, predictability, reliability, usability and personalization of various solutions. An AI-enhanced Google map of the future, for example, will likely guide you to your destination with more background information about you, your car, your habits, your preferences, road conditions, weather, etc., than today. It will make users feel that it understands them, their situation and their environment perfectly.
What next?
Expanded integration of AI is inevitable and will increasingly be a requirement for future competitiveness. Understanding, developing and implementing a robust value proposition and business model based on wholly new technologies takes time and requires a commitment from senior management. Companies that took advantage of digital technologies - like Sony - have thrived, while those that did not - like Kodak - have suffered. Creating or enhancing products and services that can benefit from the enormous potential of
AI should start now.”
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AGBC Munich Member News
Dr. Marlena Corcoran
Longtime AGBC member Dr. Marlena Corcoran and head of Athena Mentor has just released her book”Athena Mentor College Application Workbook 2018.” The Kindle version is available on Amazon.
Do you have a student in the family or in your circle of friends who is considering attending a college or university in the US? This workbook serves as a planner for younger students and an organizer for applicants. Breathe easier knowing that you or they are in control of the many inputs that go into a college application. From creating a list of colleges through alumni interviews, checklists galore walk students step by step through the application process. In each section, Marlena shares tips and tricks from years of experience as an international private admissions counselor.
In the end, you'll have a precious booklet that captures who you are and what you really care about at this important moment of your life.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot type into an eBook, so please download the free accompanying fillable pdf version of this book! In that version, you can type in your answers to short questions, compose or upload essays and save your updated checklists!
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AGBC National News
At the 18th November 2017 annual meeting of the Association of American German Business Clubs e.V, (AAGBC – AGBC National) held in Heidelberg, the following officers were re-elected for 2018-2019:
Barry Swanson - President (President since 2009)
Thomas W. Leiser - Executive Vice President (Executive VP since 2011)
Charles Keene – Treasurer (Treasurer since 2002)
Inge Gerold – Secretary (Secretary since 2002)
The elected officers are looking forward to successfully completing the challenges of revitalizing the AAGBC Brand, increasing membership, expanding networking, and ensuring the AAGBC remains the ”Heart and Soul“ of the American-German business community.
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Upcoming AGBC Munich Chapter Meetings and Events
AGBC Munich Christmas Party – Donisl Wirtshaus
When: Monday, 11 December, 2017
Time: Registration starts 1830, the drinks and food around 1900
Where: Donisl Wirtshaus, Weinstrasse 1 (Marienplatz), 80333 Munich
Price: 30.00 EUR for members and guests (incl. Flying Buffet and bottled water). Drinks will be available on a “pay-as-you-consume” basis.
Conditions: “First paid, first reserved” event.
Sign-Up: Events tab on the AGBC Munich Community Platform at www.agbc-munich.com
Over the years, our AGBC Christmas events have always been special ones, and this year’s will continue the trend.
Come and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at Marienplatz, before warming up inside again this year at the Donisl Wirtshaus, Munich’s 2nd oldest Wirtshaus dating from 1715, a traditional restaurant that was fully renovated during 2013-15 and relaunched in 2016. Our party will take place on the first floor (2nd floor for Americans) in the Raum Marienplatz, a room overlooking the Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market).
With its focus on Bavarian and Austrian specialties, the Donisl also offers a broad range of fine wines plus Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner Bier (with at least 4 types on tap). The Flying Buffet includes a variety of small traditional Christmas season servings plus a dessert and bottled water.
The following are the conditions for registration:
- Registration and prepayment are required by not later than Thursday, 7 December. This is essential for planning purposes for the Donisl.
- The Price of Eur 30.00 per person must be pre-paid to hold your reservation - the reservation is only valid once your payment is received. Thus: “first paid, first reserved.” Please make your payments as soon as possible. Note: As in prior years, participants will be asked to pay for their drinks and gratuities separately.
- Payment should be made to the AGBC Bank Account at the Münchner Bank, IBAN DE68 7019 0000 0001 0895 95
- Please state your last name, number of tickets being purchased – e.g.: J. Doe and M. Smith, 2 participants AGBC Christmas Party, EUR 60.00 payment.
Conditions of Cancellation: Your registration is considered binding once we have received payment. Due to our commitments to the Donisl Wirtshaus, we are unable to return pre-payments for “no-shows.”
AGBC Munich 2018 Annual General Meeting - 31 January 2018
When: Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Time: Registration starts 1830; meeting starts at 1900, dinner buffet around 2030.
Where: Marriott Hotel, Berlinerstrasse 93, 80805 Munich
Cost: EUR 25.00 for members, Eur 35.00 for guests (incl. Dinner buffet)
Sign-Up: Events tab on the new AGBC Munich Community Platform at www.agbc-munich.com.
Please register in the Events Tool at www.agbc-munich.com for the meeting not later than Monday, 29 January 2018. On the meeting night, sign-in starts at 1830. Please plan to arrive early as we make a record of the names, obtain your signatures, and are required to confirm the membership status of each attendee upon sign-up.
During the AGM the Board will provide members an update on the operational and financial results of 2017 and the outlook and budget for 2018. Members of our AGBC Munich Chapter will then elect the 2018 Board of Officers.
Please remember that as a Club/Verein here in Germany, we need a quorum of at least 10% of our members to elect the Board of Officers for 2018. Member participation is very important, and we kindly ask our members to attend the meeting.
To participate in the meeting, members need to have already paid their 2018 Membership Dues before Saturday, 27 January 2018. Current membership fees are:
Personal Membership - 1 Year @ Eur 75.00,
Member/Family Membership- 1 Year @ Eur 125.00; and
Corporate Membership - 1 Year @ Eur 150.00.
Student Membership - 1 Year @ Eur 37.50.
Members who have not set up a direct debit (i.e. Lastschrift) should make their 2018 Membership Dues payment directly to:
ABGC Chapter Munich e.V.
Muenchner Bank BLZ 701 900 00, Kto Nr. 1089595.
IBAN DE68 7019 0000 0001 0895 95
If you would like to set up and pay with direct debit or if you need an invoice to document your 2018 Member Dues payment, please request this by writing to munich@agbc.de.
All members of the Munich Chapter are highly encouraged to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, you may provide a proxy to an attending member. No member, however, may carry more than three proxies. Proxy forms are available on request via E-mail to munich@agbc.de.
Our AGBC Board in 2017 has been comprised of the following Officers whom we thank for their service:
Name Position
Ludger Schult Secretary
Karl Gruns Treasurer
Jessica Minton VP - Marketing Communications
Bruno Müller VP – Membership
Mark Swiecicki VP – Exchange
Paul Morgan VP - Business Development
Ralph Phillips VP Website
Ralph Phillips VP – Events
Larry Schulz President
Bruno Müller has decided not to be a candidate for the 2018 Board. We would like to thank him for serving on the Board the past two years as VP Membership
For 2018, we are proposing the following updated slate of Officers:
Name Position
Ludger Schult Secretary
Karl Gruns Treasurer
Ralph Phillips VP - Events and Website
Jessica Minton VP - Marketing Communications
Judith Martin VP – Membership
Paul Morgan VP – Business Development
Mark Swiecicki VP - Exchange
Larry Schulz President
We would like to thank all for volunteering to serve on the Board in 2018.
After the election of the slate of Officers for 2018, we will present several proposed changes to the AGBC Munich By-Laws (Satzung). These updates are required to formalize decisions taken by the Board during 2016-2017.
AGBC Munich 2018 - 28 February 2018 - Monthly Meeting
Sebastian Moss: Negotiations in International M&A Projects - or How to Negotiate with “Difficult” People
Sebastian Moss
Guest Speaker: Sebastian Moss, Partner and Managing Director, PandionPartners – International Mergers and Acquisitions: “M&A Negotiations in International M&A Projects.”
When: Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Time: Registration starts 1830; meeting starts at 1900, dinner buffet around 2030.
Where: Marriott Hotel, Berlinerstrasse 93, 80805 Munich
Cost: EUR 25.00 for members, EUR 35.00 for guests (incl. Dinner buffet)
Sign-Up: Events tab on the new AGBC Munich Community Platform at www.agbc-munich.com
Have you been confronted in negotiating with difficult people? Sebastian Moss will outline steps to help make your negotiation approach a successful one by addressing:
• Setting the scene
• Rules and Procedures
• The negotiation team
• Win-win is folly
• How to bring about a crisis
• The three doors of a “No”
• Never lie!
• The Art of Listening
Sebastian is managing director at PandionPartners, a global Corporate Finance advisory. Within Pandion Sebastian is focusing on Technology M&A. His passion is to transform technology into business. Sebastian is helping ambitious innovators to improve their strategic value with own and acquired technology and has diverse transaction experience. He is an IESE Alumnus and President of the AMP 2016.
Sebastian Moss studied Business Administration at Hamburg University, with majors in Industrial Management, Banking & Finance. After starting his career in 1985 with McKinsey, he joined Olympus Optical in 1988 in Hamburg, where he was Head of Marketing Europe and later Head of the Application Development Department. During his time with Olympus he was responsible for marketing medical goods, technology services and software to hospitals. In 1999, he joined the publishing group Georg von Holtzbrinck (nature, Scientific American, Die Zeit, Handelsblatt and others) where he spearheaded the introduction of media-neutral production systems and the commercialization of cross media content online for the group. He was also managing director of a Georg von Holtzbrinck group affiliate which he turned around and then sold to an American software company.
With his extensive start-up experience, he today is advising large corporations on carving out new businesses as well as start-ups to take the next step forward.
Sebastian Moss was born in Hamburg in 1961 and a sailor (of course). He is married with two children.
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Upcoming MING Events/Initiatives – Munich International Networking Group
Presenting: The Munich International Women’s Club’s “20 Walks from Munich”
New in Munich? Here for a short visit? Or living here and want to explore some more?
Then this is the guide for you! 20 tried-and-tested walks in the stunning Bavarian countryside, all accessible by Munich’s public transport system. With clear instructions and maps, you’ll be bound to find a walk that is right for you, whatever the season.
With the Holiday Season approaching, this can be a great Christmas present for your friends, families and visitors.
All profits from the sale of this book will benefit the charities that Munich International Women’s Club (MIWC) is proud to support. To order at €15 per copy, please contact: walkingbook@internationalwomensclub.org or MIWC/AGBC member Jane Romain (jasro14@aol.com). Jane will bring the books to our November 29th AGBC monthly meeting and to the AGBC Christmas Party on 11 December.
MING Member Event - American Drama Group Europe
The American Drama Group Europe - Founded during 1978 in Munich and led by AGBC Munich member Grantly Marshall, the ADGE's goal is to perform high quality theatre in as many countries in the world as possible. Today the organization's reach includes many countries in Europe and Asia, and it is now making a Pan-European tour. The actors come from New York, London and Paris (in 1985 French theatre performances were added to our repertoire) where the productions are cast and directed. The plays performed include American, British and French classic and modern dramas. Further details are available at www.adg-europe.com.
Save the dates and attend some great theater. Grantly and the American Drama Group team have a wonderful scope of theater production pieces coming our way during the next 6 months:
Notre Dame de Paris (Hunchback of Notre Dame) by Victor Hugo, in French. Monday, 16 October and Tuesday, 17 October (1100 and 1930) – Kulturzentrum Gasteig München, Carl-Orff-Saal, Rosenheimerstr. 5, 81667 Munich. Entry Cost EUR 23 or advance purchase including fee for the Abendkasse EUR 28 (students 15).
My Sister Syria (Thriller – Immigration and the Roots of Terrorism) by Paul Stebbings and Phil Smith, in English. Monday, 4 December through Thursday, 7 December (1100 and 1930) – Theater LEO 17, Leopoldstr. 17, 80802 Munich. Entry Cost EUR 23 or advance purchase including fee for the Abendkasse EUR 28 (students 14).
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in English. Wednesday, 13 December (1100), Monday 18 December through Thursday, 21 December (1100 ad 1930), and Friday, 22 December (0900 and 1930) – Kulturzentrum Gasteig München, Carl-Orff-Saal, Rosenheimerstr. 5, 81667 Munich. Entry Cost EUR 23 or advance purchase including fee for the Abendkasse EUR 28 (students 15).
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, in English. Monday, 5 February and Tuesday 6 February (1100 and 1930) - Kulturzentrum Gasteig München, Carl-Orff-Saal, Rosenheimerstr. 5, 81667 Munich. Entry Cost EUR 23 or advance purchase including fee for the Abendkasse EUR 28 (students 15).
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, in English. Monday 12 March and Tuesday 13 March (1100 and 1930) - Kulturzentrum Gasteig München, Carl-Orff-Saal, Rosenheimerstr. 5, 81667 Munich. Entry Cost EUR 22 or advance purchase including fee for the Abendkasse EUR 28 (students 15).
Concert Evenings - Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio
What: 2017 Finale - Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio with the chamber choir and chamber orchestra of the Bayerischen Philharmonie.
Where: Allerheiligen-Hofkirche der Residenz, Residenzstr. 1, 80333 München
When: Monday thru Wednesday evenings, 4-6 December starting at 2000.
Tickets: Purchase via telelphone (089 / 120 220 320), by E-mail (info@bayerische-philharmonie.de) or at Munich Ticket (www.muenchenticket.de).
Ticket costs: € 59, € 49, € 39, € 32, or € 24.
Discounts: Students (50% for all performances). MING group attendees: 10% discount but only for Tuesday, 5 December performance when ordered by phone or E-mail (but not from München Ticket)) - please mention MING when you order.
Led by Conductor Mark Mast, the soloists, chorus, and orchestra of the Bayerische Philharmonie invite the MING to their traditional presentation of the Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach. This special, contemplative pre–Christmas concert of Bach’s popular vocal masterpiece is a synonym for hope, joy, and radiance, serving as an audio delight for the winter season. Being held in the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche der Residenz, it is the festive capstone for 2017 for the symphony choir and the Bayerischen Philharmonie.
The concert features: Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Kantaten I, II & III with soprano Carmela Konrad, Alto Marion Eckstein, Tenor Andreas Weller, and baritone Florian Götz, the chamber choir and orchestra of the Bayerischen Philharmonie under the directon of Mark Mast.
As a special treat for the MING guests attending the 5th December performance, you can participate in a concert introduction with the conductor which will take place in the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche der Residenz about an hour before the concert begins.
MING Event - Gospel & Soul Christmas Show
  
What: Gospel and Soul Choir featuring 14 strong voices with mixed traditional and modern Gospel, Soul and R&B.
When: Sunday, 10 December 2017
Time: 1300-1700.
Where: Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe (Pullach) – Georg-Kalb-Str. 3, 82049 Munich
Cover Charge for the Music: EUR 12.00/person, Kids 8-15 EUR 5.00, Kids under 5 free.
Food and Beverages: “Pay as you consume” – a la carte.
Sign Up with Dave Dowdy by Thursday, 7 December.
This is a special advent treat offered by Linda Jo Rizzo and Dave Dowdy in coordination with the Waldwirtschaft. Come out and enjoy 14 strong voices enjoy a wonderful afternoon full of joy and entertainment. We will be in the "Sarlettl" which is the low building just left of the beer garden, easy-to reach. Please let Dave know via E-mail if you plan to join the fun and how many seats you need.
This is a special advent treat offered by Linda Jo Rizzo and Dave Dowdy in coordination with the Waldwirtschaft. Come out and enjoy 14 strong voices enjoy a wonderful afternoon full of joy and entertainment. We will be in the "Sarlettl" which is the low building just left of the beer garden, easy-to reach. Please let Dave know via E-mail if you plan to join the fun and how many seats you need.
MING Event - 2017 Christmas Sing-a-Long
When: Wednesday Evening, 20 December, 1900-2300.
Where: Der Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 München (Moosach) – www.alterwirt-moosach.de. S1 Moosach Bahnhof, U3 St.-Martins-Platz, or Tram 20 Pelkovenstr.
Time: Doors open at 1800; Music starts at 1930.
Cover Charge for the Music: Advance Payment with Dave Dowdy: EUR 12.00/person, Kid 8-15 EUR 5.00, Kids under 5 free. Payment at Door: EUR 14.00/person, Kid 8-15 EUR 6.00, Kids under 5 free.
Food and Beverages: “Pay as you consume.”
Reservations: Please advise Dave Dowdy (E-mail: ddd@tripled.de) by Friday, 15 December on how may seats you need and to arrange for advance payment.
Please join us once again to launch your Christmas spirits in the great setting at the Alter Wirt. Linda Jo Rizzo and Dave Dowdy are co-hosting the 2017 Christmas Sing-a-Long on Wednesday, 20th December at the Restaurant Alter Wirt. This great evening of gospel-spiritual-soul music features Jane Knieper (piano and background vocals), gospel-soul singer Mel Canady and Linda, who will lead us in a Sing-a-Long of your favorite Christmas carols.
In addition, There is a small but delightful Christmas Market at St. Martins Platz in Moosach, about 100 meters from the restaurant. Dave will be happy to share a glass of Christmas cheer with you an hour before the show begins (i.e. at 1830).
MING Event – TanzTee at the Restaurant Alter Wirt
When: Tuesday, 26 December
Where: Der Alter Wirt, Dachauerstr. 274, 80992 München (Moosach) – www.alterwirt-moosach.de. S1 Moosach Bahnhof, U3 St.-Martins-Platz, or Tram 20 Pelkovenstr.
Time: Doors open at 1630 with a “Snooper” Course; Tanztee starts at 1700
Cover Charge for the Music and Gema: Eur 12.00 per person
Food and Beverages: “Pay as you consume.”
Please reserve with Linda Jo Rizzo: mail@ljmusic-events.de or call at 0172-850-2162.
Put on your dancing shoes!!! Please join Linda Jo Rizzo and Friends for this year’s day-after-Christmas TanzTee event at Der Alter Wirt. Franz Jany will provide a “snooper course” for beginning dancers, starting at 1630. Then the live music features Adam and starts at 1700.
Just in fromLinda – Peter Kent, singer of mega hit “It’s a Real Good Feeling,” will join us for the fun.
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Upcoming Munich Community Events
Joyous Noel - Christmas Benefit Concert, 7 December 2017
When: Thursday, 7 December, 2016
Time: 1900-2200
Where: Jazz Bar Vogler, Rumfordstr. 17 Munich.
Costs: Adults EUR 20.00, Kids over 10 years EUR 10.00, Kids under 10 Years Free, Groups over 5 persons EUR 15.00 per person
Info: info@hillary-coley-fitness.com, Website: www.hillary-coley-fitness.com
On behalf of the wonderful singers and musicians, AGBC member Hillary Coley invites you again to this wonderful Christmas event!
The Joyous Noel Christmas Benefit Concert, “Helping People of the World,” seeks to raise funds that in this year will go to the organization "Brücke nach Kiew". The organization supports people in need in the Ukraine, in particular in and around Kiew. More information (in German) can be found on their website:
http://www.bruecke-nach-kiew.de/
The money raised will be used for two projects. The first one is emergency support for handicapped children or children with other health issues that do not get any support from the state. The mothers are often single raising mothers who barely have enough to feed their families. Money is also urgently needed for a shelter where food is provided to deserted children. All the money raised will flow 100% into these projects.
We are blessed to have great singers and musicians who give of their time freely with songs from all walks of life. Come and celebrate with us a Joyous Noel and let’s help put love and joy in the hearts of those who need it most! Remember, your attendance helps a child in need!
Amerika Haus Event – 9th Bluegrass Jamboree 2017 – Northern Lights
A Tripleheader of Bluegrass Delights
Lula Wiles Group
What: 9th Bluegrass Jamboree 2017
When: Thursday, 14 December, 2000-2300.
Where: Freiheizhalle, Rainer-Werner-Fassbinder-Platz 1, 80636 Munich
Cost: Pre-purchase starting at € 29.60: https://clubzwei.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/64628
Join us for the Munich stop of the 9th Bluegrass Jamboree - Northern Lights and the Banjo Bus. Bluegrass Impresario Rainer Zellner will present three musical groups from northeastern United States and Canada, appearing in Germany for the first time. You will hear the latest in bluegrass, including some trailblazing developments using the latest in high-quality acoustic instruments you your listening pleasure.
For a Jamboree first, the opening round features Lula Wiles, a female trio from Boston, which weaves together modern American songwriting, traditional acoustic instruments and innovative musical ideas to create an intense, soulful new sound. Then we will move onto the dance floor with the second trio of the evening, the Lonesome ACE String Band from Toronto. The three guys are experienced veterans of good ole hillbilly music from the 40’s. And to top it off, with their complex, modern, and addictive tunes, the Lonely Heartstring Band from Boston features a Bluegrass range running from Bill Monroe to the Beatles to the trendy folk-pop charts. For the grand finale, all three groups will join on the stage for several concluding renditions, the highlight of a unique European music evening.
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Germany News
Germany – Country with Best International Image: Per the 24 November 2017 edition of “The Week in Germany” newsletter, the latest Nations Brand Index (NBI – conducted by German market research firm GfK and British consultant Simon Arnholt) shows that of the 50 leading countries evaluated, Germany enjoys the best reputation of any country in the world.
This evaluation is based on much more than economic success. The survey focused on people, governance, exports, tourism, investment and immigration, and culture and heritage. Except for tourism (10th place), Germany scored in the top five in the other categories evaluated. Coming from the number 2 position in 2016, Germany replaced the US as the country with the best "brand image." The next 5 positions, in order, were awarded to France, Britain, Canada, Japan and the US.
German Christmas markets are an annual delight. Throughout Germany, Christmas markets celebrate seasonal customs and traditions in delightful historical settings. Beautifully decorated stalls offer gifts and handicrafts as well as festive baked treats, Glühwein and delicious regional specialties. Often there are choirs and brass-bands with festive music. Particularly popular with visitors are Nuremberg's Christkindlsmarkt and the Striezelmarkt in Dresden.
Munich has a number of great Christmas markets which are open 0800-2100 from Monday 27 November until 24 December. Sunday market hours are reduced to 1000-2000; Christmas Eve hours run 1000-1400.
Interested in visiting Christmas markets in other areas in Germany? You can find a great listing for more than 150 of the best markets on the German National Tourist Board’s website:
http://www.germany.travel/en/specials/christmas/christmas.html
Check out the left side dropdown menu (“Christmas from A to Z”) to find the dates and information on most of the key German city 2017 Christmas markets.
Michelin Restaurants: “The Week in Germany” (TWIG) newsletter dated 15th November states that Germany now has 292 restaurants which have earned Michelin stars. The country now counts 11 three-star establishments, including Munich newcomer Atelier in the Bayerische Hof which is the 11th German restaurant with Michelin’s esteemed 3 stars. Jan Hartwig, 35 years old, is the chef.
And for the first time, Germany has two purely vegetarian restaurants that have earned a star: Cookies Cream in Berlin and Seven Swans in Frankfurt. (We believe that “Cookies Cream” is probably not associated with Ben and Jerry’s.)
The number of German two-star establishments climbed from 35 to 39, and 250 restaurants eateries here now have obtained one star.
Of course France leads the Michelin pack with over 600 starred restaurants, and Japan now has over 30 three-starred establishments.
The Guide Michelin, the "bible for gourmands," was first published in 1900, and Germany was awarded its first Michelin star in 1966.
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