Dance Practice Resumes
Jul
31
7:30 PM19:30

Dance Practice Resumes

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Note from Elizabeth:

Normal practices will start up on Friday, July 31. Like normal, we will have kids practice at 7:30pm and adult practice starts at 8:30pm. However, we are going to try something different for the adults this year. We will only be having Glockenspiel practice every other week, so if you are interested in learning skits or participating in skits at German Central or Tulsa you need to try and be at these practices. The weeks that we do not have practice we will be incorporating learning more Volkstanze (dances that have minimal to no turning or plattlering in them) for the first 30ish minutes of practice. We are hoping that that more of our members who want to dance but can’t turn or plattler can become more involved! Below are the dates for what weeks will have Glock practice or Volkstanze. We will still be doing our normal practice of plattlers for our events but we are just incorporating another element to it.


Glock Practices:

Aug. 7

Aug. 21 (location TBD)

Sept. 4 (TBD due to Labor Day Weekend)

Sept. 9 or 10 (at German Central)

Sept. 18

Oct. 2

Oct. 16

Volkstanze:

July 31

Aug. 14

Aug. 28

Sept. 25

Oct. 9

Oct. 30

Calendar of Events (Let me know if you plan to dance or sign up on the sheets!)

July 25 - Milwaukee Germanfest

Aug. 22 - Lenau Sommerfest

Sept. 11-12 - German Central Oktoberfest

Oct. 4 - Herbsfest celebrating German Day at German Central

Oct. 21-25 - Tulsa Oktoberfest

Nov. 6 - Bierfest Rehearsal in the main hall

Nov. 13 - Bierfest Rehearsal in the main hall

Nov. 14 - Bierfest

**I believe I have all my dates correct this time for these events.

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2026 Bierfest - SAVE THE DATE!
Nov
14
5:00 PM17:00

2026 Bierfest - SAVE THE DATE!

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Please join us for an excellent evening! Dinner, music, dancing, and performances by Schuhplattler und Tractenverein Bavaria!

Your ticket gives you a full dinner, which includes schnitzel, spätzle, red cabbage, gravy, bread & butter, dessert and coffee, performances by STV Bavaria singers and dancers, and music and dancing with our live band, Die Ünprönöüncëäblës! We'll also have a 50/50 and Basket Raffle - so bring cash for that!

TICKET INFO: Buy your tickets early and save - adult tickets through 10/31 are $35; will be $37 starting November 1. Children 12 and under are $19. Contact Anita Fjeldstad: 440-315-4566 to make your reservation. Or, register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-bierfest   Credit cards accepted; all sales are final.

Reserve your spot soon! Don't miss out!

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German Advent Service
Nov
30
2:00 PM14:00

German Advent Service

🎶 Highlights of the afternoon:  

- The church will be beautifully decorated for the season.  

- Hausmusik will begin at 1:40 pm with a festive prologue of Christmas songs.  

- Our choir will sing at various points throughout the service.  

- The congregation will join in many beloved Advent and Christmas hymns.  

- Readings of the Christmas story will be in German, while the brief sermon will be in English.  

- Special music includes a flute–piano duet and a cello solo.  


☕ After the service, enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen while reconnecting with old friends and sharing cherished traditions.  

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2025 Bierfest
Nov
8
5:00 PM17:00

2025 Bierfest

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Please join us for an excellent evening! Dinner, music, dancing, and performances by Schuhplattler und Tractenverein Bavaria! And for your continued entertainment, there's also music by Die Ünprönöüncëäblës!

Your ticket gives you a full dinner, which includes schnitzel, spätzle, red cabbage, gravy, bread & butter, dessert and coffee, performances by STV Bavaria singers and dancers, and music and dancing with our live band, Die Ünprönöüncëäblës! We'll also have a 50/50 and Basket Raffle - so bring cash for that!

TICKET INFO: Buy your tickets early and save - adult tickets through 10/31 are $35; will be $37 starting November 1. Children 12 and under are $19. Contact Anita Fjeldstad: 440-315-4566 to make your reservation. Or, register online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-bierfest   Credit cards accepted; all sales are final.

Reserve your spot soon! Don't miss out!

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Bunter Nachmittag
Apr
27
2:30 PM14:30

Bunter Nachmittag

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Bunter Nachmittag - a colorful afternoon of music, skits & fun - all in German.

Sandwiches, coffee and homemade baked goods will be served and are included in your ticket

price.

DETAILS:

Please join S.T.V. Bavaria for a Bunter Nachmittag. A colorful afternoon of German and Austrian folk songs, music, dance, and comedy – spoken/sung all in German!

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center, 7370 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Belegte Brot are back! Sandwiches, coffee and homemade baked goods will be served and are included in your ticket price.

Enjoy traditional Hausmusik, comedy sketches, and performances by the S.T.V. Bavaria Sangergruppe & Schuhplattlers

TICKETS: online: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-bunter-nachmittag

or contact: Anita Fjeldstad (440-315-4566) or Monica Sako (216-440-2179)

$20 Adults

$10 Students under 18 or with valid college ID

Adults: $20

Students $10 - Under 18 or with valid college ID

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Bratwurstessen
Mar
1
5:30 PM17:30

Bratwurstessen

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Please join us at our annual Bratwurstessen on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Event features a Bratwurst/Schnitzel dinner, performances by the S.T.V. Bavaria Singers and Dancers, followed by Music by Die Ünprönöüncëäblës.

Contact Anita Fjeldstad or Monica Sako for Tickets. Early bird discount $2. off when you reserve and pay by Feb. 15th or NEW! PAY ONLINE USING THIS LINK: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-bratwurstessen

We'll have a 50/50 Raffle too!

We hope to see you and thank you for your support!

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Bierfest
Nov
2
5:00 PM17:00

Bierfest

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Join us for a fun evening of music, dancing, and great food! The S.T.V. Bavaria dancers and singers will be performing, and the evening will feature entertainment by die Ünprönöüncëäblës

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German Day Cleveland
Oct
6
1:00 PM13:00

German Day Cleveland

Catered by Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, the German Day Cleveland celebrates all of the area German - American organizations and features different styles of music and dance from the various regions of Germany. Come enjoy this family-friendly day with us!

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Zentrale Oktoberfest (German Central)
Sep
7
3:00 PM15:00

Zentrale Oktoberfest (German Central)

Oktoberfest actually began as a royal wedding in Munich, Germany on October 12, 1810. In the years following the wedding, all the appreciative Bavarians in and around Munich held anniversary celebrations until, about ten years later, the celebrations turned into annual Oktoberfests.

Mark Your Calendars

Join the fun at our Oktoberfest here in Parma, Ohio on
September 6 & 7 2024.  

Observe the colorful heritage, culture, music, and dances of the German people. Our own unique version of this legendary event offers something for the whole family, and for both the young and the young-at-heart.

Gemuetlichkeit

German Central’s Oktoberfest, which was first held in 1999, provides a golden opportunity to get together with old friends and form new acquaintances. Enjoy the delicious food, flowing beer, and Gemuetlichkeit.

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