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Oct 20, 2011
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Atlanta Current Events
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Dear Friends of the German Consulate General, Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter "Atlanta Current Events"! Every month we will keep you connected to the latest happenings in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi. Be the first to know about upcoming celebrations, performances, exhibitions and discussions. Stay informed about the latest news related to Germany and the German-Americans in the Southeast. We also encourage you to shine the spotlight on your community by submitting stories and events from your area. Enjoy our newsletter - we welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you at one of our events!
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In this issue
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New Honorary Consul in Alabama
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Consul General Lutz Görgens installed the new Honorary Consul to Alabama, Mr. Michael H. Johnson, a lawyer with the firm of Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose in Birmingham.
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Berlin-based Author Holly-Jane Rahlens Tours 3 US Cities
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On her US tour with stops in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Houston, expat author Holly-Jane Rahlens enchanted fans of all ages with her incredible stories and remarkable talent for storytelling.
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21st Day of German Unity Celebrated in Atlanta
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300 guests from the German-American community followed the invitation of Consul General Lutz Görgens to join him in celebrating the 21st Day of German Unity on October 3th, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel in Atlanta.
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ICLEI Southeast Regional Workshop on Sustainability
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ICLEI, a leading nonprofit membership association which is devoted to local governments who are engaged in sustainability, climate protection and clean energy initiatives, hosted its Southeast Regional Workshop on Sustainability in Atlanta.
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BMW Receives "Exporter of the Year" Award
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BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today that the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ) recognized the company for its significant contribution to the U.S. export industry.
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"The Magic of the Miracle" - German Magician Martin Lübcke
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After his successful appearances in Atlanta and Athens last year, Martin Lübcke returns with his new "Magic of the Miracle" tour for eight performances on the East and West coast.
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“MAD ABOUT GERMAN – MAD ABOUT MADSEN” - A Concert Tour with the German Band Madsen
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This fall, Madsen, Germany´s most popular indie-pop band, will tour the United States. The four-piece band has had a number of Top Ten hits in the German charts. Students of German from around the United States will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience live one of Germany’s top music groups.
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German Puppet Theater "Kiepenkasper"
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The "Kiepenkasper" is not your usual puppet theater, because the Kasper’s creator Uwe Spillmann, a well-known puppeteer from Germany, doesn’t use a stage, but a basket called a "Kasperkiepe" to present his tall puppet-tales which are a special treat for the young and young at heart.
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"Das Haus" - Real-World Demonstration of High Energy Efficiency Technology Visits Atlanta
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The North American tour of Das Haus, a world-class exhibition that connects industry professionals in North America with the latest market-ready renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions from Germany, will open in Atlanta on October 17th.
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Atlanta Current Events is a publication of the German Consulate General in Atlanta.
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