Oakwood Village 2015

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We performed at Oakwood Village on Thursday March 19, 2015 at the invitation of our friend Dick Layman who used to sing with the Maennerchor and is now retired. The concert began at 7:00 pm and we had a nice crowd in the auditorium. Afterward, we moved upstairs to the dining room and enjoyed snacks and other refreshments, and we sang a song or two as well.

Here are some photos from the evening. As always click on the thumbnail to view the larger image.

International Festival 2015 part 2

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We performed at the International Festival at the Overture Center on February 21, 2015.

For the previous post about the International Festival with the pictures from Carrie Wilkey, click here.

Here is another set of photos – click on the thumbnail to see the larger image. Thanks to Kay Heggestad for the pictures of the choir on the stage.

 

Stiftungsfest 2015

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On Saturday February 14, 2015 we had our annual Stiftungsfest to celebrate the founding of the Madison Maennerchor in February 1852. This year we had the party at Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club in Madison. We also celebrated Valentine’s Day with chocolates and roses for our female guests.

Here are some pictures – please click on the thumbnail to view a larger version of the photo. Thanks to Kay Heggestad for providing some of the photos!

 

International Festival 2015

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On Saturday February 21, 2015 we performed in the International Festival at the Overture Center in Madison. Carrie Wilkey took these photos during our performance in the Rotunda Room.

(Yes, I’m a little behind with the web site; there are some additional photos from the International Festival as well as some Stiftungsfest photos that I hope to post over the weekend.)

Here are Carrie’s pictures – as always click on the thumbnail to see the larger photo.

Happy Valentines Day

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Was es ist

Es ist Unsinnheart12
sagt die Vernunft
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es is Unglück
sagt die Berechnung
Es ist nichts als Schmerz
sagt die Angst
Es ist aussichtslos
sagt die Einsicht
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es ist lächerlich
sagt der Stolz
Es ist leichtsinnig
sagt die Vorsicht
Es ist unmöglich
sagt die Erfahrung
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Erich Fried: Es ist was es ist. Liebesgedichte, Angstgedichte, Zorngedichte. Wagenbach, Berlin 1996

my translation into English:
What it is

It is nonsense
says reason
It is what it is
says love

It is misfortune
says calculation
It is nothing but pain
says fear
It is hopeless
says insight
It is what it is
says love

It is ridiculous
says pride
It is careless
says caution
It is impossible
says experience
It is what it is
says love

Brewing Program at UW

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I’ve also posted this on our Facebook page, but in case you didn’t see the article in last Sunday’s Wisconsin State Journal about the brewing program at UW – Madison, click here. The class is taught by MMC member Hans Zoerb.

Packer Party 2015-01-18

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Madison Turners hosted another Packer Party on Sunday January 18. The Maennerchor was well-represented as the Packers took on the Seahawks for the NFC championship. The food was great and there were shots each time the Packers scored. Everything seemed to be going pretty well until the last 5 minutes of the game, when the Packers managed to snatch defeat out of the mouth of victory.

Packer Party 2015-01-11

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Madison Turners hosted a Packer Party on Sunday January 11. The Maennerchor was well represented as the Packers managed to pull out a victory over the Cowboys.

Rehearsal & Meeting – January 8th

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Just wanted to share some pictures from our first rehearsal and meeting of 2015!

 

Folklore Village Christmas Concert 2014

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On Friday evening December 19, 2014 we traveled to Folklore Village for a Christmas concert. We performed in the historic Plum Grove Church. After the concert we went to Farwell Hall for refreshments and the lighting of the Christmas tree. We sang some Christmas carols and then headed back to Madison, with a quick stop at the Grumpy Troll brew pub in Mt. Horeb.

Here are some pictures – as always click on the thumbnail to see the larger photo.