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Manfred Schmidt

Ambassador Message: Willkommen in Louisville. Welcome to Louisville. Louisville is a great city to work, live, and raise a family. If you already lived in Louisville for a while, then this is nothing new to you. However, if you recently relocated to Louisville, directly from Germany or any other country, you may not understand why people say that Louisville is such a great city. Have you encountered any of these or any other issues lately: “I don’t know anyone. Everything is so different. Where do I find this? Why do I need that? Why don’t they do it this way? I don’t understand. …”. It can be frustrating; adjusting to a new environment takes time, especially if you are moving to another country with its own culture. Here is where the sizable German community in Louisville can be very helpful. G.L.I.P. and this Germany page can be a great tool to create business connections and find new friends; and find answers to the many questions every newcomer will be faced with. Don’t hesitate to ask. After a while, you too will say: “Louisville is a great city”.

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Local Restaurants

Gasthaus (Deutsches Restaurant)

Trader Joe's (This is actually a store with lots of German and International Food Specialities. This should not surprise anyone, since Trader Joe's is owned and operated by ALDI).

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CL-Finale in Dortmund: Der Pott trauert um den Pott

Der Traum platzte in der 89. Minute: In Dortmund hatten Tausende Fans auf einen Überraschungssieg gegen Bayern gehofft, nach der knappen Niederlage blieben ihnen nur Trauer und erschöpfte Wut. Das Wetter sorgte für die passende Kulisse.

Party nach Bayern-Sieg: Feiern München

Endlich Sieger, endlich Party: In München bejubeln Zehntausende Fans ihre Helden mit Bier, Bengalos und Bayern-Pathos. Da machte es auch nichts, dass die Terrorwarnung im Epizentrum der Feierei für Verwirrung sorgte.

Online-Pressestimmen zum Finale: "Simply wunderbar"

Die internationale Presse ist begeistert vom Finale der beiden besten deutschen Mannschaften in Wembley. Im Mittelpunkt der Hymnen steht Siegtorschütze Arjen Robben - der Bayerns Endspiel-Fluch und auch ein eigenes Trauma bewältigte. Auch der BVB bekommt Lob: "Eine bewundernswerte Borussia."

My Louisville

As communicated a couple of weeks ago, a number of events will be held next week in support of the first-ever British Pop-Up Consulate in Louisville. GLIP and other organizations and businesses are helping the British Consulate in Chicago to launch and promote this pilot project. Two of the many individual events are focused on soccer. Anyone surprised? After all, soccer is the most popular sport in the UK (and all of Europe). 1. Please join British Deputy Consul General Ramin Navai and a huge crowd of British and German expats to watch the UEFA Champions League Game between London Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 13 at 2:00 pm at the “Troll Pub Under the Bridge”, next to the 2nd Street Bridge (www.trollpub.com). The official kick-off of the game is at 2:35 pm. Come early for the best seats. Though a formal RSVP for watching the game at the Troll Under the Bridge is not required, the British consulate in Chicago would like to gain an idea of how many people to expect. If you plan to come, please send a brief email with the number of attendees to Alison.Cline@fco.gov.uk 2. If watching this high-level game on TV is not enough for you, then please join Deputy Consul General Ramin Navai and many other soccer fans later on Wednesday, March 13 for a five-a-side soccer fest with 4 teams from Germany, UK, Italy, and USA at Seneca Park. Kick-off is at 7:00 pm, followed by refreshments and prizes at the BBC. The idea is to play a very friendly game. While I have no formal feedback about the other teams, the German team is complete with 5 players. However, if you are interested, we would like to have a couple of additional players as a reserve. Both events should be a lot of fun and very entertaining for anyone with any interest in soccer. So please come out and join us for these unique happenings.

3/10/2013 by Manfred Schmidt

In the week of March 11 –15, 2013 the British Consulate, based in Chicago, will open a temporary "satellite office" in Louisville to bring the consulate to people who may not be able to travel to Chicago. Another big idea behind this is to promote Britain and its culture during that week. If this satellite office will be successful, it will then be replicated in 13 other states on a rotating basis. To support the success of this pilot program there are many exciting activities being planned, two of them provide an excellent opportunity for the German community to also participate and get involved in this great project. The following events are planned, both on the subject of soccer: 1. UEFA Champions League Game On Wednesday March 13, 2013 at 2:45 pm, there will be a UEFA Champions League Game: Arsenal versus Bayern Munich. The game will be held in the Allianz Arena in Munich and is already sold out. We would like to assemble a big group of both British and German expats to watch this exciting game together. The more the merrier. The venue will most likely be the "Troll Pub Under the Bridge", next to the 2nd Street Bridge (http://www.trollpub.com/). 2. Soccer match If there is enough interest locally, we would like to hold a “five a side” soccer game (not 11 players, as standard) with 4 teams from Germany, UK, Italy, and USA. The match is tentatively planned for the same day, Wednesday, March 13, at Seneca Park. Start time to be determined. Of course, the games will only happen, if we find enough players. Please help us spread the word. If you are interested in one or both events, please contact either Manfred Schmidt manfred.schmidt@insightbb.com or Anne Marsand anne.marsand@gmail.com In der Woche vom 11.-15. März wird das Britische Konsulat mit Sitz in Chicago eine Art temporäres “Satellite Office” in Louisville eröffnen, um britischen Staatsbürgern in Kentucky die Möglichkeit zu geben, offizielle Behördengänge zu erledigen die sonst eine Reise nach Chicago erfordern. Neben diesem Grundgedanken soll in dieser Woche aber auch Großbritannien beworben werden, und es soll aufgezeigt werden, welchen Stellenwert die britische Gemeinschaft in der internationalen Community in Kentucky hat. Sollte diese Woche ein Erfolg sein, wird das britische Konsulat abwechselnd in jedem der 13 Staaten, die dem Konsulat in Chicago zugeordnet sind, ein temporäres “Satellite Office” eröffnen. Um dieses Pilotprojekt zu unterstützen, sind vielerlei Aktivitäten geplant, die unter anderem auch der deutschen Gemeinde in Louisville die Möglichkeit gibt, sich einzubringen. Folgende Veranstaltungen, beide rund um das Thema Fußball, sind geplant: 1. Am Mittwoch dem 13. März 2013 um 2:45 nachmittags findet das UEFA Champions League Spiel FC Bayern München – Arsenal statt. Das Spiel findet in München im Allianz Stadion statt und ist bereits ausverkauft. Wir möchten eine möglichst große Gruppe von Briten und Deutschen zusammenbringen, um dieses spannende Spiel gemeinsam anzuschauen. Je mehr, desto besser. Der Veranstaltungsort steht noch nicht endgültig fest; es wird aber aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach der "Troll Pub Under the Bridge" sein, direkt neben der 2nd Street Bridge (http://www.trollpub.com/). 2. Des Weiteren ist ein Fußballspiel geplant, bei dem 4 Teams (Deutschland, UK, Italien, USA) mit jeweils 5 Spielern (nicht 11, wie üblich) gegeneinander antreten. Derzeit ist dieses Spiel für den gleichen Tag geplant, und wird wahrscheinlich im Seneca Park stattfinden. Der Spielbeginn wird noch bekanntgegeben. Voraussetzung ist natürlich, dass wir genügend Spieler finden. Bitte informiert auch Eure Freunde und Bekannten. Bei Interesse an einem oder beiden Veranstaltungen meldet Euch bitte per Email bei Manfred Schmidt manfred.schmidt@insightbb.com oder Anne Marsand anne.marsand@gmail.com

2/27/2013 by Manfred Schmidt

Christmas Markets have a very long tradition in Germany, some of them dating back for over 750 years. These colorful events are held in many towns and cities for the four-week Advent season leading up to Christmas Eve. The atmosphere at Christmas Markets like in Nürnberg, Frankfurt, Lübeck, Erfurt, Ulm, Rotenburg a. d. Fulda, and even Berlin is unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. But if a trip to Germany during the Advent season is out of reach, don’t despair. Some cities in the US are holding their own versions of the traditional German Christmas Market, each with its own unique flair. The following link to the website of the German Missions provides some choices for a potential weekend trip to Christmas Markets in US cities. Copy and paste the link into your browser. http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Markets__in__America.html

11/23/2012 by Manfred Schmidt

Sie sind herzlich zu einem Deutschen Weihnachtsgottesdienst eingeladen. You are invited to a German Christmas Service. Everyone is invited to the Eighth Annual German Christmas Service at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012 in the Sanctuary of St. Matthews Baptist Church (on Grandview Ave. between Breckenridge Lane and Cannons Lane). The entire service will be in German. The fellowship, singing, testimonies, Scripture readings, drama and preaching will all be like “in the old country”. A time of fellowship will follow in the church parlor next to the Sanctuary. Please spread the word and feel free to invite anyone you believe would be interested. Everyone is welcome. See you all on December 2nd.

11/17/2012 by Manfred Schmidt

Hello to all! This year marks the 10th anniversary for Louisville’s WorldFest! To celebrate this historic benchmark there will be a “Cultural Village” during this year’s event – August 31st-September 2nd – The Belvedere, downtown Louisville. It would be lovely to have your organization/country have a presence @ village. To learn more about this WorldFest addition I am hosting two meetings – it is imperative that either you or a representative of your choice attends one of the sessions (see end of this email for dates/times). Please RSVP to me no later than July 31st, 2012 – 502.574.1379/502.609.2826 and/or peggy.baas@louisvilleky.gov Also – feel free to contact me with any questions, etc…If you would like to extend an invitation for someone to attend one of the below informational meetings please feel free to so – simply let me know the person’s name, contact number, and which country(ies) he/she represents. Cheers, Peggy Peggy Baas Liaison to the European Continent WorldFest 2012 Meeting information – in order to participate you must attend one of the below sessions – thank you! Tuesday, August 7th Noon-1pm Metro Development Center 444 South 5th Street Suite 600 Wednesday, August 8th 5:30-7pm Metro Development Center 444 South 5th Street Suite 600 WorldFest 2012 - LouisvilleKy.gov - Louisville Metro ...

7/26/2012 by GLIP Admin

Fussball Weltmeisterschaft: Deutschland gegen England, Sonntag, 27. Juni um 10:00 Uhr im Molly Malone's in der Baxter Ave. Kommt reichlich, erlebt das Spiel gemeinsam mit vielen anderen deutschen Fussball Fans; es ist eine offizielle GLIP/Sister Cities Veranstaltung.

6/26/2010 by Manfred Schmidt

Don't miss out on the Soccer World Cup events at Molly Malone's. Am 23. Juni um 14:30 Uhr spielt Deutschland gegen Ghana. Es waere doch toll, wenn wir uns alle diesen Nachmittag freinehmen und das Spiel gemeinsam verfolgen koennten. Je mehr desto besser.

6/10/2010 by Manfred Schmidt

Wishing everyone an exciting Derby Week.

4/25/2010 by Manfred Schmidt

Allen GLIP Mitgliedern ein glueckliches, gesundes, und erfolgreiches Neues Jahr. Manfred Schmidt

1/5/2010 by Manfred Schmidt

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