Art and culture in Nordhausen: Highlights for the Day of German Unity

Art and culture in Nordhausen: Highlights for the Day of German Unity

Nordhausen. In Nordhausen and the surrounding area, there are current news that is particularly interested in the region.

creative exhibition on Gerd Mackensen

In the Kunsthaus Meyenburg, an exciting special exhibition is currently being shown, which is dedicated to the work of Gerd Mackensen, who died in 2022. Under the title "That was it, applause, applause", the exhibition 80 impressively presents impressive works by the artist who show a wide range of his topics, including landscapes, eroticism, animals and abstract compositions. These works not only reflect its artistic diversity, but also his distinctive handwriting. The curator, Susanne Hinsching, worked closely together with Mackensen's son, Sylvester, to realize this retrospective show. The exhibition is still open until November 10th and offers art lovers the opportunity to dive into the world of a remarkable local artist.

Visitors can look forward to a colorful and expressive presentation that illuminates the heir of Mackensen in all its facets.

celebrations for the Day of German Unity

On October 3, the 35th red beech festival will take place on the former inner German border between Ellrich and Walkenried. It is also a celebration on the 30th anniversary of the founding of the unit community Ellrich. The festival day starts at 10 a.m. with a colorful market drive, to which DJ Lutz will also offer musical entertainment. After a prayer at 11 a.m., the speeches of the district administrator of Nordhausen and the mayor from Ellrich and Walkenried follow. The market operation will continue until 6 p.m. and offers visitors numerous stands and attractions. A special highlight is the special stamp of the Harz hiking needle, which will be available during the festival.

The celebrations for the Day of German Unity combine tradition and sense of community and bring people from the region together.

musical highlights in the cathedral

In the Nordhäuser Cathedral, a traditional concert will take place on October 3.. This year the Klais organ focuses on, and the musician Michael Taxer from Heiligenstadt will perform works by large composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy as well as modern pieces by Naji Hakim and Percy Whitlock. The concert begins at 5 p.m. and admission is free of charge, with a donation to support the concerts. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to be enchanted by the music in the impressive backdrop of the cathedral.

Irish Folk evening in a deficiency in jazz

On October 4th, the jazz club at Barfüßerstraße 3 will organize a special folk evening. A double concert is planned with the brothers Tim and Brendan O’Shea and the band Bluebird, which will enrich the evening with Irish Folk and Countrymusic. Admission begins at 6.30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are available via the specified email address and at the box office. Fans of Irish music can look forward to a convivial evening.

closure of the city administration and current information

to remember: On Friday, October 4, the city administration of Nordhausen remains closed. The municipal museums, the city library and the city information, on the other hand, have opened to the public. On this day, the latest “Nordhäuser Ratskurier” is also pointed out, which can be downloaded free of charge on the city's homepage and is available in various urban facilities. The publication contains important information that citizens inform about current developments.

News about the student monthly tickets

In terms of public transport, there are changes to the Germany ticket. From January, the price will be increased from 49 to 58 euros. This could have consequences for many students in Nordhausen, since this price increase after recently granted state subsidies ensures the educational ticket for students. The student monthly maps in the Nordhäuser transport network are also becoming more expensive; From October they cost more than 49 euros. In order to minimize the fare, the school authority will buy the cheapest ticket, which means that students can use the Germany ticket by the end of the year before the price increases rise again.

students who have to travel more than two kilometers to school are entitled to free school bus rides. For regular schools, the limit is three kilometers.

Details on these developments and other local topics can be read in the current reports, according to information from www.thueringer-allgemeine.de .