Weekend highlights: From the fair to the Dutch market in Emsland!

Weekend highlights: From the fair to the Dutch market in Emsland!

On January 12, 2025, a new service overview for readers was introduced, offering regular reports from cities and municipalities. This message was sent by nordnews.de published and also includes information on music topics as well as the opportunity to read about events for the weekend.

The overview highlights various events and information for the region, including the information that the Emsland Citizens' Office will be available at the Kokenmühle from mid-January. The event “Raise your voice! Star singers for children’s rights” will also take place on January 12th. An interactive play entitled “ROMEO AND JULIET”, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy, as well as a lecture about the Silesian artist Helga Baltabol will also be offered.

Events and information in Emsland

Furthermore, the fifth edition of Beach Arts Volleyball is expected in Sögel with over 40 participants. Herzforder Straße will be temporarily closed while the waste management company (AWB) provides information about the disposal of used clothing. There are also six anniversary displays at Lingen's town entrances, which commemorate LAUTFEUER 2025 and the city's anniversary. The Grafschafter district road maintenance department has provided 1,000 tons of road salt for winter road maintenance, and a film club is showing the film “Babylon”. A table display with the motto “Additionally desired!” is intended to combat loneliness, while a construction project on Kolberger Strasse in Nordhorn marks the beginning of the second construction phase.

There are several music-related announcements in the coming period. This includes the tour by the band The Coronas in March 2025, the new studio album “The Overview” by TEVEN WILSON, additional tour dates by Damiano David and the release of new pieces by LISA AKUAH, Nora En Pure feat. Richard Walters, Robert Jon & The Wreck and JADE. The new track “Una Mattina” by A.M.R (DE) was also announced. There is also a new WhatsApp channel for current information about the police, fire brigade, traffic disruptions and closures.

In addition, various events will take place in Emsland this weekend, such as noz.de reported. This includes a performance by the artist duo Simon and Jan at the Forum Alte Werft in Papenburg on Friday, which has been presenting music history for 16 years. There is also a women's flea market in the Kesselschmiede in Papenburg, where used handbags, fashion and shoes are on offer.

There is also a Dutch market in Haren on Sunday, where over 35 stalls offer Dutch specialties. The town hall fair in Meppen opens its doors on Friday and offers entertainment until Monday, while the live family experience “Tabaluga and Lilli” is performed in the Meppen Theater on Sunday. The poetry slam in the Hasetor Kulturforum is taking place on Saturday evening, and the Oktoberfest in the Emslandhallen offers a Bavarian-style event with live music on Saturday. Finally, a superhero circus in Biene with fire shows and acrobatics will be available for visitors.

– Submitted by West-East media