German Ethnic Events

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Germania Klub...those folks who bring you Karneval (Coronation Ball for Prinz and Prinzessin, several trips to other klubs in/and out of state and Maskenball) dinners, poker night, The hilarious Elferrat / MANNERBALLET, the funloving Sofisticated Omas and the BEST place to eat, drink and watch the Snake Saturday Parade in North Kansas City (1611 Swift ). See below for more information

The German American Citizens Association (GACA)...those folks who bring you the Kappenabend (crazy hat dance), Maifest, Oktoberfest, dances and dinners and poker night. See below for more information.

The Kansas City Turners...The oldest German Club in Kansas City Founded February 14, 1858 with the motto of:
"A Sound Mind In A Sound Body"
Athletic activities: Adult Bowling league, Tumbling and Dance for children; Dance recitals; Dinner/dances; Pool Parties
Mental activities: Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournaments; Monthly Poker Game Night; chess matches, online games: Game Room
Social activities: NASCAR Watch Parties; Sunday NFL Watch Parties
http://www.kcturners.org/; See below for more information

German American Edelweiss Society, KCKS
A social club that holds a meeting once a year to schedule events
Yearly dues are $15.00 per family and $10.00 per single with a one time $10 initiation fee
Various activities sponsored by the club may have additional fees
No clubhouse, but some of their events take place at:
St Mary's-St Anthony's Church
615 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
Get directions
Bob Wissman - President (913) 371-6041; AWISSMAN@kc.rr.com
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Hannover-Kansas City Sister Cities:
The Sister City Association of Kansas City is an international citizen’s diplomatic organization. We support and promote cooperation and understanding for innovative programs in commerce, tourism, education, and cultural awareness. - Hannover, Germany, is represented in Kansas City by the Hannover Committee of the Sister City Association of KC(www.kcsistercities.org/germany.htm ) chaired by Traute Kohler. For more information, please, contact by e-mail: tkohler@ku.edu

The Kansas City German Language Meetup Group: Meet and mingle with fellow German Speakers near you! Come to a German Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations. All ages and levels willkommen!
Founded: Feb 17, 2006
Membership dues: $1 a month (at meeting)
KC German Language Meetup Group ; Ute: cutieute@yahoo.com

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Events!!!

July 14-Germania Board meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; Laura Peterson 913-262-4322

July 15-Poker night, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; Rainer: 913-207-1407

July 21-Germania Klubhaus Cleaning Day, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City;; Inge: 816-436-8334

July 18-Sommerfest, Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); Air Conditioned Hall; Richard: 816-797-3383; GACA Banquet Hall: 816-322-4202
All Day "Wrist Band" Pass $10 per Adult - $5 for Military personnel with valid I.D
$5 per Child (12 and under) covers all the Games and fun activities all day long, like face painting, balloon artists, yard inflatables, Hula Hoop Contest and Water Balloon Toss for prizes
1-9pm-German Food , German Beer & assorted beverages available for purchase (in the upper lounge area)
2-5pm -The "Polkadots" perform
3pm-Hula Hoop Contest (for prizes-in children's area)
4pm-Water Balloon Toss (for prizes-in children's area)
5-5:25pm-The "Liederkranz Singers"
5:25-5:45pm-The "Turner’s Dancing & Tumbling Kids"
5:45-6pm-"Kazoo Kontest"
6-6:30pm-"Music by Armin"
6:30-7pm-The "Blautalers" Dancing Group
7pm-Water Balloon Toss (for prizes-in children's area)
7-11pm-The famous "Brian McCarty Band"

July 23-26-CANCELED !! Bus Trip to Milwaukee German Fest; Ann Wissman: 913-534-2937 or 913-371-6041
Thursday night stop at the Essen Haus Restaurant in Madison
Lodging at the Econo Lodge ($59 or $69 plus tax)
Friday and Saturday nights
Lodging in Milwaukee at the Ramada Friday and Saturday nights
($159 per night plus tax)
there is a shuttle to take you to the German Fest
Sunday Morning: return home
The bus: about $135 (depending on the number of people going); holds 43 people; frequent rest stops
Total estimated cost per person: about $600

July 25-Germania GermanFest/Sommerfest, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City ; 3-10pm; BEER GARDEN!!! Music by Willie Kirst (room for dancing); Karen: 913-381-8273
Volunteers are needed - 2 hours each - Grillers Servers, Beverages, Games; Set up and Tear down.

Aug 11-Germania Board meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Aug 15-Elferrat Steak Fry, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City;

Aug 18-Germania Klubhaus Cleaning Day, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Aug 19-Poker Night, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Aug 21-23- Ethnic Enrichment Festival, Swope Park, Meyer Blvd and Swope Parkway, KCMO 64130; Adult/$3, Children 12 and under are admitted free with adult admission; The foods, crafts, music and dancing from over 40 different cultures converge to bring a “Taste of the World” to our landlocked town; Located at the Swope Park Pavilion; free parking, live ethnic entertainment, Dress: casual; 816-513-7553; http://www.eeckc.org/; ethnic_enrichment_commission@kcmo.org
Fri 6-10pm
Sat 12-10pm
Sun 12-6pm
Adult Admission: $3.00
Children 12 and under are admitted FREE with adult!
Parking is Free ( Handicap Parking available)

Sept 5-Fundraiser for the New (2009/2010) Fasching Prince and Princess, Residence of Eckhardt and Luisa Preuss, (detailed driving instructions will be provided), a benefit for Germania Club of Greater Kansas City and other Midwest German associations: Live Music, Food, Beer (details later), free parking; Dress: German and/or Casual, Very Casual; Doris Ganser: 816-331-1863; doris@transimpex.com

Sept 8-Germania Board Meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City;

Sept 12-Annual Fish Fry, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Sept 16-Poker Night, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Sept 19 - Oktoberfest, Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); Air Conditioned Hall; Richard: 816-797-3383; GACA Banquet Hall: 816-322-4202

Sept 22-Germania Klubhaus Cleaning Day, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City

Nov 7-GACA Kristkindlmarkt; Turner/GACA Klubhaus at (Map): 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); 9am-4pmGerman Arts and Crafts fair - Come enjoy a day of Christmas shopping in a German atmosphere.Enjoy a drink, a snack or a meal!Space for over 50 vendors! Booth spaces: Jennifer McKee, 913-780-6736; jenmckee@juno.com; Richard: 816-797-3383; GACA Banquet Hall: 816-322-4202
At ?? the Liederkranz Singers will be performing Christmas carols for your enjoyment-other music throughout the day

Nov 14-Germania Coronation

Dec 6-Children's Christmas Party, Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); 2-4pm; Richard: 816-797-3383; GACA Banquet Hall: 816-322-4202
Please Bring Non-perishable food/health items to the party
All items and monies will be donated to the local food pantry!
Canned food, cereal, baby food, boxed meals (hamburger helper, etc), peanut butter, soup, toilet paper, soap, deoderant, shampoo, etc.

Feb 6-St. Louis Winterball

Feb 13-Germania Maskenball

FRIDAY EVENINGS: Dinner: Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); 5:30 to about 8:00pm; Full bar including German beer on tap for $2.50 (higher at special events - we have to pay the bills!); http://www.kcturners.org/

click on Regular menu to the right---------------->>
Dinner Specials:
The chef for these is a native German who owned restaurants.

July 17 Fried Chicken Tenders $8
July 24 Pot Roast $8
July 31 Boiled Shrimp $9

FRIDAY EVENINGS: Dance (Tap and Ballet) & Tumbling training for youth; Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); classes for children 3 years and older each Friday night. Participants get one hour of tumbling plus 30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of ballet each week. The fee is $10 a month. The Turners are looking to expand this program, and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Contact Donna Gomerdinger at 816-353-7711 or email her at donnagomerdinger@earthlink.net if you have any suggestions or to sign up any child that is not currently part of the program; http://www.kcturners.org/

FRIDAY (once a month): Texas Hold’em, Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); Jamie: 816 444-7820; http://www.kcturners.org/

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Germania Klub

Klubhaus: 1611 Swift in North Kansas City, Phone 816-421-4287

On November 4, 1994, the Germania Club "Klubhaus" officially opened and gave our organization not only a social and cultural meeting place for all of our members, but also an opportunity for the club to fulfill our charter obligations for our members and within our community, better than ever before.
All official meetings, as well as monthly dinners and various other activities are held at the Klubhaus and are open to all members.

Our goal: To promote consciousness and appreciation for the German heritage, to further the social interests of its members and to create a strong bond of friendship among the members.

Yearly dues are $25.00
Please feel free to ask questions! Call Carlene 816-337-8280; carlenegillespie@yahoo.com
Various activities sponsored by Germania Klub may have additional fees

Events:

"Karneval" being the German version of Mardi Gras: Unlike the French or Brazilian versions of Mardi Gras, the German version begins on November 11, with the Coronation of a "Prinz" and "Prinzessin" (prince and princess). It then culminates in a grand masquerade ball ("Maskenball") held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.

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The Kansas City Turners and
The German American Citizens Association (GACA)

Klubhaus: 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; Map; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course)

Our goal: to keep German Athletics, Traditions and Customs alive in the USA while having a good time.

A member of either club gets to enjoy all the activities sponsored by the two clubs.

The Kansas City Turners:
"A Sound Mind In A Sound Body" ; http://www.kcturners.org/
family-oriented social organization, which is looking to grow its membership, and we would love to have you and your family;
It is easy to become a member. Currently there are no fees to join the Kansas City Turners, but all KC Turners members have to belong to the American Turners.

Yearly dues are $25.00 per family and due by Jan. 31 each year.
To join the American Turners, contact Jean Zarker, membership chair, at 816-373-0986 or email her at zarkerjean@aol.com.
Various activities sponsored by KC Turners may have additional fees

German American Citizens Association (GACA): For the dinner/dances, Kappenabend (crazy hat dance), Maifest and Oktoberfest; A Tax Exempt/NonProfit Organization

Yearly dues are $25.00
Please feel free to ask questions! Call Mel 816 444-4224 or email mpmiller7@kc.rr.com
Various activities sponsored by GACA may have additional fees

The NEW Klubhaus!

Two German Clubs, the Kansas City Turners and the German American Citizens Association (GACA) formed a partnership and bought the old Air Force Bowling Ally and remodeled it. Formally, its name is the Turners-GACA Family Development Company. Unfortunately, two weeks before it was to open, on Friday the 13th, March 2004, it burned to the ground. We rebuilt it and it is now all new and open.
Occupancy capacity: 565
Square feet: 11,400
Stage: 12 feet deep and 48 feet wide
Dance floor: 24 feet by 48 feet built by members (Planned is an oak hardwood floor close to 4,000 square feet)
Full bar and kitchen in the lounge area
A nonprofit organization - Nonmembers do need to sign in as a guest
The hall will also be available for rent. Call Richard 816.797.3383 or Mel 816.444.4224

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Polka Band / Dancer List
(in alphabetical order)

Alpenrose Band
Josef Diethelm
300 White Street, SE
Watertown, MN 55388
952-955-2717
jodler@soncom.com
http://www.alpenroseband.com/
Excellent band, very entertaining

Betty Jo Simon and the Alpine Spielers
913-888-4706
Plays midi accordion and specializes in ethnic music.
Has alpine horn player; Likes to get crowd involved

S. V. (Schuhplattler Verein) Blautaler
Kansas City's Original German Dancers
http://www.blautaler.org/
Authentic traditional dances and clothing including lederhosen,
Hats with feather and the ladies in beautiful dirndls (dresses)
Shoe, thigh, hand slapping Alpine dances
Shows feature alpine bells, woman "flying", musical saw, yodeling as well as the familiar intricate figure dances where the men
Novelty dances: bench dance, miner's dance, whips, stick dance, maypole.

Brian McCarty Band
1200 SW Madison
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
816-246-0895
http://www.kcpolkas.com/
Good beat for dancers and has loyal following

Don Lipovac Orchestra
1840 North 41st Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-287-2081
Can play a wide variety of music; Has loyal following; Other polka band leaders and musicians across American hold Don in high respect.
U. S. Accordion Champion in 1958 and represented U.S. in Brussels, Belgium at the World's Fair.
Polka Hall of Fame Award in 1992 at Iron World in Chisholm, Minnesota;
Slovenian, Croatian, Ballroom, etc;

Ed Grisnik
913-299-4795
Croatian band and plays variety

Die Festhaus-Musikanten
Gary Richmond
913-432-2851
http://www.festhausmusikanten.com/
German style brass band dedicated to the performance of German folk music
authentic polkas, marches, waltzes, schottisches, and landlers
playlist includes Rosamunde (Beer Barrel Polka), In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus, Liechtensteiner Polka, Schneewalzer and many more
music from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia

Die Lustigen Musikanten
Terry and Marilyn Loehnig
20 Scharnhorst
LaneMcKittrick, MO 65041
573-486-2108
Native Germans; Authentic clothing; Yodels
Excellent Buttonbox player, their nephew, now in his twenties, had recordings when a teenager. Ask if he will be playing

Matthias Wagner
Work: 816 420-3072
Native German; Plays everything; Tunes into audience and observes their reaction to the music to see what they like. Plays to the crowd. Plays keyboard and sings; sounds like a small band; Also a composer.

The Naggabazis
They live in Germany... and well worth the air-fare!
website: http://www.noggabazis.de/
email:
Josef "Sepp" Pielmeier
sepp@noggabazis.de
Anton Tony Multerer
done@noggabazis.de
Hans Korherr
hanse@noggabazis.de

Pat Auberry Band
Pat or Anna Auberry
3812 Secluded Meadow Dr.
Byrnes Mill, MO 63051
636-677-2621
4 piece; Excellent sound; Guitar

UFF-DA
Mark Karasek
815 N 35 St, Omaha, NE
402-551-8106 or 402-932-8107
Stan Galli
5130 S. 20th St. or
8042 Maywood St. Omaha, Nebraska 68017-2929 Omaha, NE 68127-3730
Excellent small band

Willie Kirst German Band
807 S. Turner
Independence, MO 64056
816 796-8581
Willie grew up in Bavaria; entertaining!






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Feathers??? What Feathers?!? It's a Karneval tradition - and a parody of the aristocracy. They come from an african variety of pheasant - and are very expensive! Please do not fold, spindle or mutilate! You will see lots of them at Karneval festivities...The Prinz wears 3, a past prinz wears 1, a past prinz who holds an elected office in the klub wears 2