Programme 2007

28 November
(Wednesday)

Lecture
Monika Smith
"The Tradition of Advent Calendars"

(abstract to follow)

7:30pm, Victoria University, Murphy LT 220

6 December
(Thursday)

Nikolausfeier

A little get-together of the German community to celebrate Nikolaus.

5:30pm


Events earlier in the year:

20-22 September
VUW German Students' Club Play

Ein besserer Herr

by Walter Hasenclever
directed by Andrew Jackson & Monika Smith

„Die Hochzeit ist eine Firmengründung. Die Ehe eine Firma. Und das ganze Leben ist ein Kontobuch…“

7:30pm @ the Memorial Theatre, Victoria University
$12/$10 Waged/Unwaged - Bookings: (04) 463 5294


18 September
(Tuesday)

Lecture
H.E. Dr Beat Nobs
"Language Use in Switzerland: Present and Future"

Dr Beat Nobs is the Swiss Ambassador and Head of Mission in New Zealand.
(abstract to follow)

7:30pm, Victoria University, Hunter LT 119

16 August
(Thursday)

Poetry & Glühwein

Bring your favourite German poem, short story or children's book to read and share with others over a glass (or two) of Glühwein.

7:30pm, 38 Ganges Rd, Khandallah

29 July
(Sunday)

Strings Attached Puppet Theatre
"Schneewittchen und die acht Zwerge "

Strings Attached is one of the very few one person marionette theatres in the world, and a very unique theatre experience. Performing in German (with English commentary). For poster click here.

3pm, Victoria University, Kirk LT 301
Tickets: $5 (bookings recommended)

21 June (Thursday)

Abendessen zur Wintersonnenwende

Social get-together to celebrate the winter solstice. Please RSVP to Robyn Skrzynska  rivka@slingshot.co.nz by Monday 18 June.

6:30pm, Medina Restaurant, Cambridge Tce


22 May (Tuesday)
Lecture
Prof Philip Knight
"Benedict XVI. – A German Pope of Our Time?"
 
7:30pm, Victoria University, Hunter LT 119

23 April
(Monday)
Lecture
Tilman Enders
"National and EU-Identity in Germany"
In the light of Germany’s current EU presidency, Tilman Enders outgoing Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in New Zealand, will talk about how Germans regard their own nation and how they see themselves within the European Union fifty years after the signing of the Treaties of Rome.
7:30pm, Victoria University, Hunter LT 119

19 March
(Monday)
Welcome BBQ & AGM

A little get together to kick off the 2007 Goethe Society season in Wellington and have the AGM. Please BYO meat and drinks. We'll provide salads, bread, condiments, soft drinks and the "entertainment".
Email to RSVP by 16 March

6pm, Khandallah

Programmes of previous years: 2006