Come visit the DANK-HAUS German Cultural Center in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood at 4740 North Western Avenue. For more info on all the following events, contact us at 773.561.9181 or dank@dankhaus.com.

It's time to do the DANK!

APRIL 2007

Saturday, April 28, 11am-5pm - Exhibit by Austrian Renate Summer
"Inspiration durch Musik" continues through May 26th. Ms. Summer works in oils, pencil, watercolor, pastels, and India ink. She credits the vibrant music of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini, Chopin, et al as the wellspring of inspiration for the vivid imagery of her pieces. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays from 11am - 5pm or by appointment. More info: contact 773.561.9181 or dank@dankhaus.com

Saturday, April 28, 1pm - Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino
Classic German films on Saturday afternoons over coffee and pastries. Free admission. Brandenburg Room, 2nd floor. This week: Rosen in Tirol (1940, 102 min.). Visit the Internet Movie Database for more info on the film.

Sunday, April 29, 2:30pm - Kinderschule Mother's Day Program
Celebrate the most important women in your lives. 2:30pm in the Marunde Ballroom.

MAY 2007

Saturday, May 5, 11am-5pm - Exhibit by Austrian Renate Summer
"Inspiration durch Musik" continues through May 26th. Ms. Summer works in oils, pencil, watercolor, pastels, and India ink. She credits the vibrant music of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini, Chopin, et al as the wellspring of inspiration for the vivid imagery of her pieces. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays from 11am - 5pm or by appointment. More info: contact 773.561.9181 or dank@dankhaus.com

Saturday, May 5, 1pm - Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino
Classic German films on Saturday afternoons over coffee and pastries. Free admission. Brandenburg Room, 2nd floor. This week: Hohe Tannen (1940, 102 min.). Visit the Internet Movie Database for more info on the film.

Saturday, May 12, 11am-5pm - Exhibit by Austrian Renate Summer
"Inspiration durch Musik" continues through May 26th. Open to the public on Saturdays from 11am - 5pm or by appointment.

Saturday, May 12, 1pm - Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino
Classic German films on Saturday afternoons over coffee and pastries. Free admission. Brandenburg Room, 2nd floor. This week: Happy-End am Wörthersee (1964, 85 min.). Visit the Internet Movie Database for more info on the film.

Monday, May 14, 7:30pm - Monthly Meeting
Come learn more about our organization. 6th floor Skyline Lounge.

Friday, May 18, 7:30pm - Stammtisch Monthly Open Haus
Join us every third Friday for German food, drink, and gemütlichkeit. Meet old friends and make new ones in the 6th floor Skyline Lounge. This month's entertainment to be announced.

Saturday, May 19, 11am-5pm - Exhibit by Austrian Renate Summer
"Inspiration durch Musik" continues through May 26th. Open to the public on Saturdays from 11am - 5pm or by appointment.

Saturday, May 19, 1pm - Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino
Classic German films on Saturday afternoons over coffee and pastries. Free admission. Brandenburg Room, 2nd floor. This week: Hokuspokus (1966, 100 min.). Visit the Internet Movie Database for more info on the film.

Saturday, May 19, 8pm - Schubert Lyra Chor
The Chicago area's renowned German chorus performs its 31st Spring Concert & Dance in the Marunde Ballroom. For ticket and program info, please contact Peter Kolb at 847.855.1822.

Sunday, May 20, 2:30pm - DANK Spatzen Reunion
All former members of the DANK Spatzen choir are invited to the 2nd reunion. Bring your families, parents, spouses, and children. Please contact Alexandra Pradella-Ott at 847.549.9453 for more details.

Monday, May 21, 7pm - German Cinema Now
Our monthly film series features the best of German contemporary films with subtitles. Admission is free. Film starts at 7pm in the second floor Brandenburg Room. This month's feature is "Im Juli" (In July), directed by Fatih Akin (2000, 98 min.). Visit the Internet Movie Database for more info on the film.

Saturday, May 26, 11am-5pm - LAST DAY: Exhibit by Austrian Renate Summer
"Inspiration durch Musik" is open for a final day from 11am - 5pm.

Saturday, May 26, 1pm - Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - No Film

Thursday, May 31 - Sunday, June 3 - May Fest
Get the outdoor festival season underway with Lincoln Square's big spring German festival - May Fest. More details will be posted here. Visit www.mayfestchicago.com.