Lower Austria in the 18th century: A rich historical episode revealed

Lower Austria in the 18th century: A rich historical episode revealed

Theater, cabaret, readings, book presentations and more

On Wednesday November 13th there are a few different cultural events taking place in the region. The book “Lower Austria in the 18th Century” will be presented in Spitz Castle at 5 p.m. [^1^]. This is a work that offers a comprehensive insight into the era between the Ottoman War of 1683 and the death of Emperor Joseph II in 1790. The book was published in the “History of Lower Austria” series published by the Lower Austrian State Archives and contains 36 articles on over 1,500 pages. Further information and registrations are available at 02742/9005-16255 and the email address postk2.veranstaltungen@niel.gv.at [^1^].

On the same day there will also be a book presentation at the Haus der Kunst in Baden. Gabi Hasmann and Christine Triebnig-Löffler present “Erotic bathing… and the spa town beckons forever” at 7 p.m. This is a historical journey through the centuries from the medieval bathhouses to the fun of wealthy spa guests with “sweet Baden girls”. Admission is free, further information is available from Kral Verlag on 02672/82236 and on the website www.kral-verlag.at [^1^].

At the Center for Intercultural Encounter in Baden, the ZIB, the film “A Boy’s Life – Child Number B2826” will be shown at 6 p.m., which tells the story of the survival of a nine-year-old Lithuanian boy in six concentration camps. Admission is free, but registration is required. Further information and registration can be found at www.ikg-wien.at/event/a-boys-life [^1^].

The play “Häuptling Abendwind” by Johann Nestroy will be performed in Wiener Neustadt at 6:30 p.m. The actor Robert Meyer takes on all male and female roles. The performance will take place in the Kasematten in Wiener Neustadt and further information and tickets are available at 02622/373-933, the email address infopoint@wiener-neustadt.at and on the websites www.webshop-wn.at, www.kasematten-wn.at and www.boesendorfer-wn.at [^1^].

In the evening at 7.30 p.m. the cabaret "50 Shades of Schmäh" by Alex Kristan will be performed at the VAZ St. Pölten. Further information and tickets are available from VAZ St. Pölten on 02742/71400, the email address ticket@nxp.at and at www.vaz.at [^1^].

Another highlight is the discussion in the Alte Schmiede culture and tourism center in Schönberg am Kamp. The organic winemaker Maria Wegscheider, the former state governor Erwin Pröll and the sociologist Bernd Marin discuss the topic "It's about doing". The “fireside chat” will be moderated by Michael Battisti and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and further information is available at 02742/90666-6137, the email address office@kulturregionnoe.at and at www.kulturregionnoe.at [^1^].

These events offer a diverse selection of cultural experiences in the region. From theater performances to cabaret evenings to book presentations, there is something for every taste. Further information about the individual events and ticket reservations can be found on the organizers' respective websites.

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