Madsen is almost here - Save the Date: Thursday, November 10

In case you haven't heard or read an earlier post (see below), Madsen, Germany's premier indie rock band, will be playing at CCSF (Wellness Center Amphitheater)  on Thursday, November 10 at 12:00  Noon.  Since it's lunchtime then, there will be a light German(ish) lunch available: soda, chips and bratwurst ($2.00). Otherwise, it's free so if you're in the area, stop by and see how Germans can really rock!

Language Center Study Sessions: Habt Ihr Fragen?

The Language Center has scheduled the following dates and times for students to bring in their questions about grammar, Deutsch: Na Klar! content, review and prepare for finals, all per your request.   Former German instructor at CCSF, Leslie Pahl, will be facilitating the workshops on most dates; Stan Rappaport will be facilitating them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as scheduled. 

Monday, November 7 from 11-12
Wednesday, November 9 from 2-3

Thursday, November 17 from 1:30-2:30 

Monday, December 5 from 1-2
Tuesday, December 13 from 1:30-2:30 
Friday, December 9 from 10-11

The workshops will be held in the Language Center classroom in R-205E.  If you are unsure of the location, just ask at the Language Center Service Counter.  Bis dann! 

Wer, Wenn Nicht Wir Closes out the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival on 10/26

Tonight is the last night of the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival in San Francisco, and it is closing at 7:00 p.m. at the Castro Theater with  "Wer, Wenn Nicht Wir," which is "based on the emotional true story of an explosive era: In the early 60s, Bernward Vesper and fellow university student Gudrun Ensslin begin a passionate love in the stifling atmosphere of provincial West Germany. Sensitive to the increasing restlessness of the times, the fiery couple lashes out at the conformism and denial  around them. After their tumultuous relationship nearly ends due to Bernward’s infidelities, they start a new with a move to West Berlin in 1964. Joining forces with leftist writers and political activists, they become part of the spreading global uprising: “If not us, who; If not now, when?” But discontentment with the world takes its toll on their tumultuous relationship. By the late 60s, Gudrun has joined rebellious Andreas Baader’s pro-violence cause and Bernward risks his sanity by using psychedelic drugs in his struggle to write a novel committed to changing the world…"

If you really want to do something special, attend the closing night party at the Castro, at 9:30 p.m. at the Castro Theatre’s Mezzanine, San Francisco.  After the film, celebrate another captivating and vibrant festival with film friends — while meeting guest stars, and savouring culinary delights and signature drinks from San Francisco and beyond! ($40.00 film & party?  Priceless!)

Madsen - Germany's No. 1 Indie Band at CCSF

If you don't already know Madsen, your chance is coming on Thursday, November 10.  Yes, Germany's top indie band will be right here on the CCSF campus.  The concert tour “Mad About German – Mad About Madsen” is part of a five-week concert tour through the USA. Madsen will travel from Boston via Dallas to San Francisco to promote German language through their music.  This campaign is part of the Deutschlandwochen “Do Deutsch”. Students of German and people interested in music will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience up close one of Germany’s top music groups.

For detailed information about Madsen USA tour and their performances in San Francisco go to:

www.goethe.de/stepintogerman

www.goethe.de/todoaleman

You will find MADSEN online at:

www.madsenmusik.de

www.facebook.com/madsenmusik

www.myspace.com/madsenband