Take a “tour” of the German wine regions and learn about what makes them special. Sommelier & German Wine Ambassador Amy Waller is back at the GAI to be your guide through the exciting (and delicious) world of German wines. In this introduction class, you’ll learn about the thirteen Anbaugebiete (wine-growing regions) of Germany and […]
Join us for a captivating exploration of artistic innovation with the Germanic-American Institute's exclusive group tour of "Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s" at the Walker Art Center. Embracing conceptual or formal innovation and a spirit of adventurousness, Multiple Realities sheds light on ways that artists refused, circumvented, eluded, and subverted official […]
Unlock the secrets of the silver screen at "Babelsberger Lügen" – a thrilling teen murder mystery night. Step into the glamorous world of Babelsberg, the German Hollywood, where the line between fact and fiction blurs. Immerse yourself in an evening of suspense and suspicion as you investigate the untimely demise of a renowned movie director, […]
Savor a home-cooked German Mittagessen every second Tuesday of the month at Stammtisch Curbside. Pick up your meal-to-go at the GAI between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Reservations are required—please call the office at 651-222-7027 or email office@gaimn.org by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before Stammtisch to reserve your meal. $14 includes a meal and dessert. Das Menü: Schweinefilet (porkloin) with […]
Join us to write letters to political prisoners in Russia who are detained for protesting the war in Ukraine. This prisoner support strives to build and preserve democracy. Prisoners receiving letters experience better treatment because guards know that the prisoners aren’t alone. This event represents unity across borders, nationalities, civil society, faith institutions, and the […]
The Modelleisenbahngruppe is group of model railroad hobbyists who enjoy building and operating models of European trains, primarily from German speaking countries. The Gruppe usually meets at the GAI Haus on the third Saturday of each month. We also display operating model trains at Deutsche Tage in June, St. Paul Oktoberfest in September, and Christmas […]
The GAI Damenklub (Women’s Club) welcomes all German speaking women who are interested in gathering for Gemütlichkeit and conversation auf Deutsch. The Damen meet at the GAI the third Monday of the month at noon for a potluck lunch and conversation.
This German language club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the GAI. Founded in 1979, the Sprachklub offers community members an opportunity to speak German in an informal, congenial setting, regardless of level of proficiency. A variety of topics are presented, and fluency ranges from a working knowledge of German to native […]
Join us for an informal Q&A session where we'll be sharing the exciting details of our upcoming German Wine Tour. Amy Waller, Sommelier of the German Wine Collection, Casey Horn, GAI's Director of Cultural Programming and Ed-Ventures will be on hand to answer questions about the itinerary, the vineyards we'll visit, the wines we'll taste, […]
In this hands-on workshop, learn about traditional motifs, coloring, and patterns used for centuries throughout Central and Eastern Europe to create vibrantly hued and highly detailed works of art on a simple egg. Participants will apply wax using traditional tools, dye eggs in a succession of colors to create multi-colored eggs, and remove wax to […]
Ecumenical Good Friday Service in German Join us for this annual Good Friday service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. The service will be in German, with fellowship to follow. St. Paul's United Church of Christ 900 Summit Avenue, St. Paul spucconsummit.org
In this hands-on workshop, learn about traditional motifs, coloring, and patterns used for centuries throughout Central and Eastern Europe to create vibrantly hued and highly detailed works of art on a simple egg. Participants will apply wax using traditional tools, dye eggs in a succession of colors to create multi-colored eggs, and remove wax to […]
