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 […]
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: Cabbage rolls and […]
In partnership with Global Minnesota - join us for a free screening of the Swiss/German Documentary "This Kind of Hope" Released in 2023, the documentary tells the story of diplomat, Andrei Sannikov, who was instrumental in Belarus' nuclear disarmament in the 1990s. Under dictator Lukashenko, he resigned from the civil service and began the fight […]
Apprenticeship instead of a traditional four-year degree? Yes! Increasingly more US students and families are choosing apprenticeships as the debt-free, post secondary education option leading to a rewarding and high paying career. Join us for a free event to learn about innovative local and national/international apprenticeship opportunities for both youth and adults seeking an alternative […]
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, and […]
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 […]
Spieleabend is back with a new game in the GAI Ratskeller! Play the world-famous German board game Ticket to Ride (Zug um Zug). Beginning at 6:30 p.m., we'll explain the rules and how to play the game. At 7 p.m., take what you learned and put it into action! Adult tickets include 2 beverages, and […]
Please join for a fun-filled storytime auf deutsch. Children and their families will immerse themselves in stories, songs and activities that foster language skills. Please note: the storytime will be conducted in German and is geared towards children who have German as a home language, have been exposed to German through classes or immersion programs […]
Fritzi – A Revolutionary Tale (2019) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Registration closes April 11. It is 1989 and 12-year-old Fritzi lives in East Germany. When Fritzi’s best friend Sophie goes on holiday Fritzi happily agrees to take care of Sophie’s dog, Sputnik. But then Sophie doesn’t come back: she and her mum have fled across […]
Step into the world of polka with our energetic and fun-filled dance class, taught by Jimi the Polka Dancing Pirate! Whether you are new to polka or you’re refreshing your skills for the upcoming Deutsche Tage, these classes will be filled with fun for everyone. Registration includes all three class sessions (Thursdays, May 2, 9 and […]
Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool is selling delicious Strudel from Ruhland’s Strudel Haus. The enormous Strudel serve 5 to 10 people and come in sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for holiday entertaining, a quick weeknight meal or Sunday afternoon Kaffee. View Strudel Options Available for purchase in-person only; Sweet Strudels: $18 each / Savory Strudels: $25 […]
