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EVENT |
SPONSOR |
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DESCRIPTION |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Plucking the Prinzenpaare |
SZMn |
11/11/2011 |
This will be a fun event at the Glockenspiel in Saint Paul celebrating the reign of the Prinz Edward I and Prinzessin Millie I. Admission is included with your Crowning ticket or $5 at the door. Party, games, music, food and fun in the CSPS hall (above the Glockenspiel) from 7-10pm, please join us in this fun event leading up to the formal crowning of the new Prinzenpaare
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Prinzenkrönung |
SZMn |
11/12/2011 |
The PRINZENKRÖNUNG has four aspects but the major objective is to open a new season of Karneval which begins officially on 11/11 at 11:11 AM (elften elften elf Uhr elf). The number eleven plays a big role in Karneval. Karneval season runs until Ash Wednesday of the following year. The focal point of the event is the crowning of the new Prinzenpaare. Event will be held at the Kelly Inn, Saint Paul this year, not at the Holiday Inn location from last year. $32.00 for non-members and $29.00 for members, email Patti Wendling or call 612-385-4138 for tickets. Rooms for the night are $79. The Band: Alpensterne; Guest: GAMGA Funkenmarinchen
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Frühstück |
SZMn |
11/13/2011 |
Frühstück is Sunday, November 13 at the same location as the Prinzenkrönung, Kelly Inn, Saint Paul. This breakfast is held to honor the newly crowned Prinzenpaare. The prices are as follows: $ 12.00 18 + / $10.00 11-17 / $5.00 -10 and under. The festivities will start at 9:30 am and will include a wonderful brunch and entertainment and there will be a cash bar that will include Bloody Marys! The newly crowned Prinzenpaar and Hofstaat will be there and it will be a chance to continue the weekend long celebration. Please contact Vickie Holz to purchase your tickets. Tickets will be available also at the October Klub meeting. Email Vickie or call 651-354-0635 for tickets
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27th GAMGA Gala |
GAMGA |
1/13-1/15/2012 |
German American Mardi Gras Association in Las Vegas. Friday night is the Kostümball and the crowning of the GAMGA Prinz. Kostumes are highly recommended. Saturday evening is the formal gala with everyone dressed in their finest. Showcased are the Prinzenpaare and Hofstaat from all of the attending clubs.
We'll be meeting Thursday night at the Hofbrahaus for dinner for anyone in Vegas that night
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Kappenabend
January Membership Meeting |
SZMn |
1/27/2012 |
"Crazy Hat Evening". Like all other Karneval events, the purpose is to have fun, and this we do by designing, assembling, and wearing crazy hats. Event is held at the Winzer Stube in Hudson, WI
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Weiberfastnacht |
SZMn |
2/4/12 |
Weiberfastnacht is "Ladies Night Out". It is a party just for the women. The format varies from year to year. Some years, the ladies husbands and significant others, dressed as women, attend to check up on the real ladies. Event location will be at the back room at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Mario's Keller Bar
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Kostümball |
SZMn |
2/11/2012 |
Kostümball is held near the end of the Karneval season and includes dinner, refreshments, music and dancing, other entertainment, door prizes and prizes for the best costumes.
Kostümball will be held at the Ideal Hall on north Dale Street in St. Paul. An excellent roast pork dinner is served by TST Creative Catering. Live music is provided for dancing.
The annual Kostümball at the Ideal Hall in St. Paul. Costumes are encouraged and will be judged. Lively music by Luebbert Kruizenga. Doors open @ 6:00pm with a delicious German Buffet dinner @ 7:00pm. Celebrate the evening with the newly crowned Prinzenpaar and performances by the Tanzgarde.
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Lumpen Sitzung |
SZMn |
TBD 2012 |
This will be
the final party after the end of the season. Everyone will be dressed as if they were poor (or as
hobos). In fact, after Karneval season, most people are poor. Event location TBD
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Kehraus |
SZMn |
3/16/2012 |
TBD
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PAST EVENTS |
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Prinzenkrönung |
SZMn |
11/20/2010 |
The PRINZENKRÖNUNG has four aspects but the major objective is to open a new season of Karneval which begins officially on 11/11 at 11:11 AM (elften elften elf Uhr elf). For some reason the number eleven plays a big role in Karneval. Karneval season runs until Ash Wednesday of the following year. The initial two objectives are the un-crowning of the current Prinzenpaare and crowning of the new Prinzenpaare. Event will be held at the in Holiday Inn Select, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington this year, not at the Zuhrah Shrine location. Tickets are $37.50 and include a German dinner and dancing to the Bill Koncar Band with performances by the
GAMGA Tanzpaar and SZMn Tanzgard.
Save the Date Announcement
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Frühstück |
SZMn |
11/21/2010 |
Frühstück is Sunday, November 21 at the same location as the Prinzenkrönung, Holiday Inn, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington. (Note: This is the breakfast to honor the newly crowned Prinzenpaare. Food is prepared by the Holiday Inn. *Price to be announced. |
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26th GAMGA Gala |
GAMGA |
1/14-1/15/2011 |
German American Mardi Gras Association in Las Vegas. Friday night is the Kostümball and the crowning of the GAMGA Prinz. Kostumes are highly recommended. Saturday evening is the formal gala with everyone dressed in their finest. Showcased are the Prinzenpaare and Hofstaat from all of the attending clubs.
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Kappenabend
January Membership Meeting |
SZMn |
1/28/2011 |
"Crazy Hat Evening". Like all other Karneval events, the purpose is to have fun, and this we do by designing, assembling, and wearing crazy hats. Event is held at the Winzer Stube in Hudson, WI
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Weiberfastnacht |
SZMn |
2/12/2011 |
Weiberfastnacht is "Ladies Night Out". It is a party just for the women. The format varies from year to year. Some years, the ladies husbands and significant others, dressed as women, attend to check up on the real ladies. Event location will be at the back room at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Mario's Keller Bar
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Kostümball |
SZMn |
2/5/2011 |
Kostümball is held near the end of the Karneval season and includes dinner, refreshments, music and dancing, other entertainment, door prizes and prizes for the best costumes.
Kostümball will be held at the Ideal Hall on north Dale Street in St. Paul. An excellent roast pork dinner is served by TST Creative Catering. Live music is provided for dancing.
The annual Kostümball at the Ideal Hall in St. Paul. Costumes are encouraged and will be judged. Lively music by The Joey Johnson Band. Doors open @ 6:00pm with a delicious German Buffet dinner @ 7:00pm. Celebrate the evening with the newly crowned Prinzenpaar and performances by the Tanzgarde.
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Lumpen Sitzung |
SZMn |
TBD |
This will be
the final party after the end of the season. Everyone will be dressed as if they were poor (or as
hobos). In fact, after Karneval season, most people are poor. Event location TBD
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Grand Old Day |
SZMn |
6/5/2011 |
Come and cheer for our float, parade starting at 10am, other events scheduled from 7:45 for the foot race and music going until 5 when the streets are cleared. Members are welcome to come out and help us setup, please contact Pat if you wish to give a hand with float setup. Details of Grand Old Day 2011 can be found HERE
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Rheinischer Verein |
SZMn
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6/11/2011 |
Come celebrate with the Mardi Gras Society Chicago for their 121 year anniversary (11X11). Banquet tickets are $75.00 per person. Cocktails at 6pm-Dinner at 7pm. RSVP by May 28, 2011 and there are no refunds issued after that date. Dress code: Black Tie or Uniform (for current SZMn Prinzenpaar and Hof). For information contact Andy at 773-282-9861. Reservations can be mailed to Andy Goecke, 4857 W. Catalpa, Chicago, IL 60630.
There is a Friday, June 10, 2011 "Meet and Greet" at Klubhaus, 7:30pm with a complimentary cold buffet and cash bar. Reservations are suggested for this as well.
Additional event details can be found HERE.
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Germanfest Milwaukee |
SZMn
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7/29-7/31/2011 |
Come to one heck of a giant festival in Milwaukee
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