Lewin is a 16 year old boy from Germany. “My favorite subjects in school are: English, because I love speaking this language, chemistry and biology, because I like to do experiments.” His parents describe him, as an “open-minded and well-educated boy, who always likes to give new ideas, new influences, new ‘things’ a try.” He [...]
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Entertainment in the Ratskeller JAM SESSION: “THE BUTTON BOXES RETURN!” From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wurstplatte – $12.95 Jäger Schnitzel - $12.95 A button box group at the Herminie, PA Festival
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Since last year’s Radler Tour through Pittsburgh was such a huge success., we’re planning yet again to saddle up and see the sights of Pittsburgh. We have tentatively picked Saturday, August 17, 2013. Details need to be worked out for the trails we will be riding and we will get together sometime in early July [...]
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Sunday, June 16 2013 Irmgard Ryan, our In House Accordionist, and all-around funny girl will entertain all the fathers on that special day. Father’s day in Germany is celebrated by fathers in a very special way. The fathers will have a little wagon loaded with a keg of beer and pull it along for a [...]
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Ermstalmusikanten (pictured above) are from Dettingen am Erms in Wuerttemberg. An early Voranzeige. More as we get closer to the date. Should be a great weekend. Saturday concert at the Teutonia and on Sunday we will have them at the Singers and Schuhplattler Picnic. Find out more at http://ermstalmusikanten.de.
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THE TEUTONIA WILL BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING AND RESTORATION FROM Sunday, June 30, 2013 UNTIL Tuesday, JULY 23, 2013.
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The Teutonia mourns the passing of Life member Austrum Strauss on April 26, 2013. Member William T. Lange, Jr. (Tom Lange) died April 30, 2013. Auxiliary Member Charlotte M. Angros passed away March 29, 2013. Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.
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Our 2012 / 2013 season came to an end on May 10, 2013. The champion for the second hold of the season was decided in the last three hands dealt on the last night. Jeffrey Bauer was the champion followed by Iris Konecny coming in a very close second place. One point behind Iris was [...]
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A Very Special Thank You to Tom Drucis! Tom Drucis donated a new projector and screen as part of our newest addition in the Ratskeller. The huge screen with projector will enable us to view videos and special events, such as European Soccer and showing videos of Singers events, such as the recent Choral Tour of Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. The Tour videos were taken by our Videographer Tom Uhler. Tom was able [...]
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On Tuesday, April 30th, our pool league suffered the loss of our dear friend and co-chairman Tom Lang. Tom had been an active member of our league for ten years and he will be sorely missed. The pool league has just completed its 30th year and we commemorated the season’s end with our annual awards [...]
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As we have lost our Chef recently it was a difficult time for a while, but fortunately the club has people who are willing to go that extra mile to help out when times are tough. Our former Chef Ron Masucci and Inge Horder-Krasicki who both have handled the Kitchen in the past stepped forward [...]
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The Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18 was a wonderful musical event. All the Choruses did their utmost in providing choral music at its best. Besides our own Teutonia Choruses we especially enjoyed the Kinder/Jugendchor who earned enthusiastic applause for their performance. Our special guests from Lancaster, the Liederkranz Hobby Chor had the audience in their grip by singing songs which brought everyone to schunkel and hum along. [...]
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The club will be closed from June 30 through July 23 for the Annual Clean-Up. Volunteers are needed for various jobs, cleaning, grounds keeping, weeding, general labor, furniture moving, etc. The club will close right after the Annual Radish Night on June 29. While you are at the club please sign up for a few [...]
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Chrissie Wagner Meyer has been growing up in the Teutonia. She was brought to the club at a young age and still today is a member of the Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein. She is an active dancer and also plays the accordion for the group. Chrissie became a part time waitress and bartender in 1977 and then when called upon was promoted to Manager [...]
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Thank You, Much Appreciated! Spring has arrived and with it the annual Flower planting at the Teutonia on May 10. We are grateful for the volunteers who came out to the gardening/planting and general work to make the Teutonia stand out throughout the summer. Those giving a helping hand were: William Barker, William Biedenbach, Louis [...]
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Dan Biehler received a pacemaker and is doing fine, recuperating at home. Dan will be back with us in a few weeks. Marie Loebig is also back home after foot surgery and doing well, she has to wear a boot for some time but hopes to be back singing and get ready for the Sängerfest. [...]
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 Sponsored by the Pittsburgh District Singers at the CROATIAN CENTER IN MILLVALE From 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Music provided by the Peter Karsti Band. Children’s Games at 3:00 p.m. 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes Admission is $7.00 per person Draft Beer included in admission.
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Frühjahrs Schiessen / Spring Shoot May 11 The Kameraden gathered at the Millvale Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, May 11 to practice their shooting skills and also get ready for our Annual Schützenfest to be held on Saturday, July 13. The day started with rain, but soon gave way to unseasonably cold temperatures which made it [...]
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Saturday, June 8, 2013 Annual Picnic at the Croatian Center on Schützen Park Road in Millvale, Pennsylvania. From 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Music provided by the “HANK HALLER ORCHESTRA” from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please utilize our kitchen for its inexpensive German Food for purchase including homemade Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Hot Dogs on the [...]
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 Sponsored by the FRANZ FAMILY Radish King Tom Franz will reign over the festivities and the Franz Family will, as always dispense the delicious Bavarian radishes with Rye bread and butter, according to an old Bavarian custom. Music by Connie Ostertag. Dinner includes your choice of: Prime Rib-$16.95 Jaeger Schnitzel -$13.95 [...]
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We were given a program book from a “Grand Concert” held on November 30, 1915 at the Carnegie Hall on the North Side Pittsburgh. The little book was given to our President Ralph Wagner by a friend and it gives us a glimpse into the time when in Europe the First War was already raging. [...]
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Please meet Lisa (Profile Link). She is a 15 year old girl who says “As a little child my grandmother always used told me about her travels to America. She always wanted to go to the country everyone was talking about.” Her dream is finally coming this fall when she will study in this USA [...]
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With the first German immigrants arriving in the new world and bringing their love of singing and music with them, the choirs were first introduced in churches. The first “Gesangverein” was founded in 1835 in Philadelphia. In most American cities with large German immigration, choruses were founded and soon there was a desire to host [...]
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The singers are in the midst of a very busy season, coming up is our Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18. Wednesday Rehearsals are now getting very serious and our director Ed Helgerman is trying to get the best out of the chorus not only for our Concert, but also the 61st Sängerfest in [...]
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With music by the Gaudi Buam This is one of two concerts we present each year free to the membership and guests. We hope you will be able to attend! Please contact Alice Weinbrenner for a table or seats by calling 412-821-6063. Dinner served in the Ratskeller from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Dinner includes: Pepper [...]
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Dinner served from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. With music by the Ed Prem. Dinner includes: Prime Rib – $16.95 Jäger Schnitzel – $13.95 Salmon with Sour Cream Dill Sauce – $14.95 Dinners include Salad, vegetables, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Coffee, Tea and Dessert extra. Soup $2.00 per cup and $2.75 per bowl, Potato Pancakes three [...]
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Starting at 10:00 a.m. @ Millvale Sportsmen’s Club The Schützenkameraden will get ready for the 2012 Shooting Season with an informal Spring Shoot. It’s a great time for interested shooters and friends of Schützen to come out to the Millvale Sportsmen’s Club to join us in this traditional German shooting contest. We do shoot with only [...]
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Saturday, May 11, 2013 From 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for a separate charge. Please make Dinner reservations. For tickets call: (412) 398-0586 or (724) 444-6207. Music by The Josef Wendel Orchestra.
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Friday, May 10, 2013 Volunteers are needed to beautify the outdoor area of the Club to make it look good for the summer. Planting will start at 1:00 p.m. Please sign up on the paper on the Bulletin board and stay for refreshments after the planting.
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Sunday May 5th For Life Members, their guests and members of the Board, dinner will be served in the upstairs Saengerhalle starting at 4:00 p.m. with a social hour and a few selections of songs by the Teutonia Choir. A Roast Beef or Fish dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. New Life Members will [...]
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Please meet Leoni (Profile Link). Leoni is a 15 year old girl who says, “I am friendly and open minded with lots of interests. My friends say I am reliable, honest, on time, creative agreeable and helpful. I may be a bit shy when I meet someone for the first time, but after a short while I’m [...]
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Enjoy the sounds of Die Lustigen Almdudler at the Alpen Schuhplattlers’ 49th Stiftungsfest! Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Teutonia Männerchor 8:00 PM – Midnight Performance by the Alpen Schuhplattlers Dancing and Gemütlichkeit! Tickets are $12.00. A dinner buffet is available downstairs in the Ratskeller from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM for a separate charge [...]
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 $15 per person – GUESTS ARE WELCOME! We combine Schnapps Tasting and Karaoke in the Ratskellar. The evening starts with a special dinner menu with service beginning at 5:30, the Schnapps sign up is available starting at 7PM at a cost of $15 for five tastings (only required if you are [...]
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Annual Austrian Ball at the Grand Ballroom of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. Starts at 5:00 PM – Dinner 6:00 PM Music by Hank Haller Orchestra Come join us for an evening of Viennese waltzes and magical memories.
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Please meet Cecilia (Profile Link). Cecilia (Sissi) is a 15 year old girl who says “I fell in love on first sight with America. The people all were happy, eating barbecue on their porches and the children were playing outside together.” She enjoys playing tennis, drawing, painting, shopping, watching sports, and horseback riding. Cecilia looks [...]
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A great time was had by all at the 2013 Children’s Easter Party.
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We are still waiting for Spring, even though the calendar tells us spring is here. The March activities were somewhat effected by the weather. Even though Sunday March 10 was a very nice day weather-wise we had a very low attendance at the Schlachtfest. We are hoping that more will attend our last Schlachtfest of the season [...]
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Teutonia celebrated the special relationship between Fathers and Daughters on February 23rd, with many Daughters, Grandaughters and Daughters-in-Law dining, dancing and enjoying the entertainment with Fathers and Grandfathers. Every Daughter received a long-stemmed rose and had their photos taken in a “Shutterbooth”. They enjoyed a peformance by Alpen Schuhplattler und Tractenverein and songs performed by [...]
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Another reason to bring someone to the April 14 Schlachtfest is that the Pittsburgh Kinder/Jugendchor will have a concert at the Teutonia starting at 1 pm in the Sängerhalle. They sure would thank you for attending this Annual event and you will at the same time show our Youth your support for German singing and [...]
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We have received word that member Heinz Joseph Huypen passed away last June 21, 2012. James C. Swinderman died December 24, 2012. Member Kenneth J. Faub died January 22, 2013 and Thomas P. Englert died February 13, 2013. To the bereaved families our deepest sympathy, may they rest in peace. “Ruhe in Frieden”.
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Sunday, March 24th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For the children and grandchildren of Teutonia Members. Ages 1 to 8 years of age. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Visiting will be the Easter bunny with a present for each child and clowns making balloon animals for the children. Each child will also receive a ticket [...]
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March 16, 2013 @ 8:00 PM Are you ready to wear green and honor our fellow Celtic Peoples at this annual event? The “Rhythm Kings” and The Celtic Dancers will entertain and have you dancing to some Irish jigs. Germans and the Irish have a long friendship reaching back to the dark ages when Irish [...]
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Saturday, April 6, 2013 – 8:00 pm Spring is around the corner and the Kameraden need to plan for their Annual Spring Shoot on Saturday, May 11 and the Schützenfest to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Both events will be again at the Millvale Sportsmens Club. All interested Schützen are invited to attend [...]
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We are always looking for memorabilia from the past in the German Community and especially the Teutonia Männerchor. We received a By-Laws book from 1938 and the original membership card of Emil Schinhofen. The By Laws are written in German, “Neben-Gesetze des Teutonia Männerchor”, and it is interesting to read some of the rules of [...]
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In last month issue we told you about the early years of the Teutonia Männerchor and the struggles those early pioneers experienced. After having purchased the property on Pike Street, today’s Phineas Street, our present location, the members were eager for their own home. It was under the leadership of then President Heinrich Bergmann that [...]
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 This event is being sponsored by The Alpen Schuhplattler and it introduces German High School Students to the Teutonia and our traditions in song and dance. The students and their sponsors are treated to a special German Dinner and have the opportunity to learn a dance or two besides having fun [...]
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The Pittsburgh Stein Society Members will meet in the Teutonia Ratskeller on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 1 to about 3 pm. Everyone interested in German “Bierkrüge” (Steins) is welcome to attend. The group meets two or three times a year to discuss antique German beer steins. There will be steins available for purchase and [...]
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The Awards Ceremony of the 2013 Nationality Rooms Summer Study Abroad Scholarship Committee was held at the Cathedral of Learning under the direction of the Director of the Nationality Rooms, E. Maxine Bruhns. The panel representing both donors and the University, balanced for objectivity, chose one student from a group of four to receive the [...]
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The Singers Spaghetti Dinner The Spaghetti Dinner was again a successful fundraiser for the chorus. With many helping hands from our singers we served over 200 dinners which everyone enjoyed. Our kitchen staff did great as well as all the servers and busers who kept the waiting time down to a minimum. Ed Prem and [...]
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Im Märzen der Bauer die Rößlein einspannt Er ebnet und schneidet die Bäume im Land. Er ackert, er egget, er pflüget und sät Und regt seine Hände gar früh und noch spät. This children’s song I learned way back in grade school reminds me at this time of year when we all long for spring. [...]
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We read with interest from the Pittsburgh Volksblatt und Freiheitsfreund of 1938 an article by the Concord Society. This German Newspaper was published in Pittsburgh for many years and was a merger between the then Volksblatt and the Freiheitsfreund. We also had the Sonntagsbote Weekly German Newspaper. For many of these Publications in the German [...]
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We are looking for items from the past History of the Teutonia Männerchor, such as program books, pins and memorabilia you might have. It would be beneficial to include these things in our archives. We also appreciate stories of past Members who have contributed to the long History of the Teutonia. Anything that gives an [...]
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The evening was a great success reminding us of years past when the Saengerhalle was filled with revelers in costume. The Judges Andrew, Sara and Willi in the background had a very difficult time selecting the best costumes. The Most Beautiful: The Cat Women, Maureen Uhler Most Original: Austrian Grenadier, Eric Christian The funniest: Devo, [...]
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The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale proudly presents Bach, Beethoven and Brahms Three incredible works by thee musical giants. Bach’s classic Cantata No. 4 Brahms’ sublimely beautiful Schicksalslied Beethoven’s powerful Choral Fantasy, featuring pianist Antonio Fermin Saturday, March 2 @ 8 PM, Ingomar United Methodist Church Sunday, March 3 @ 4 PM, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
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Congratulations to Volker Schmid, the winner of the January $25.00 Gift Certificate contest for submitting his E-mail to the club. Remember, we need members’ E-mails to serve you better and here’s why: We keep you up-to-date on future events We offer special coupons or other specials for our E-mail users We give you photographic renditions of the events We respect [...]
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We need members’ E-mails to serve you better and here’s why: We keep you up-to-date on future events We offer special coupons or other specials for our E-mail users We give you photographic renditions of the events We respect your privacy (we don’t share your E-mail address) Need another reason? For new E-mails from members [...]
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The Singers will hold their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 24, 2013. This Annual Dinner prepared by our Ladies chorus, and the men helping with the serving will benefit us in raising funds for our trip to the Saengerfest in Milwaukee. The Spaghetti Dinner has become an event enjoyed by all our members and [...]
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Saturday, February 23, 2013 The relationship between a Father and Daughter is a special one. This dinner honors that relationship and allows you to celebrate it with your daughter in the Historic surroundings of the Teutonia. The evening will start at 5:30 with a flower and a photo for the daughter. Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks can [...]
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Kappenabend 2013 – Prinz Alex and his Prinzessin Bridget. Also, the winners with the best hats or Kappen.
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With many members attending the Inauguration Ceremonies and monthly meeting on Sunday, January 20, the new officers for 2013 -14 were sworn into office. It was this writer’s privilege to administer the oath of office to the newly elected members of the Board of Directors and gave us the opportunity to thank the outgoing officers [...]
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Over the years many members have contributed to the Building Fund for ongoing improvement of our Historic Club House, and we depend on the generosity of our members to continue in this effort. It is especially interesting when we look back in our history how past generations and especially the members in our early years [...]
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Seated, from L to R: Chris Lordheim, Treasurer; Ralph Wagner, President; John Erskine, Vice President; Phil Mueller, Financial Secretary. Standing, L to R: Thomas Schmitt, Recording Secretary, Richard Hahn, Director, Paul Springob, Director, Regis Stephens, Hausmeister; Robert Stimmler, Director; Robert Gerthoffer, Sergeant-at-Arms.
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Singers and friends who journeyed on our 2012 Chorreise enjoyed a video presentation by Tom Uhler on Saturday, January 19. Tom was our official Photographer on our trip and captured the sights and sounds of our travels through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. With a large video screen provided by Michal Dorfner, Tom was able [...]
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Now that the 2013 Karneval’s Prinz Alex and his Prinzessin Bridget have been crowned at the Kappenabend on Saturday, Jan. 19, all the fun loving Members of Teutonia are ready to “let their hair down” or as the saying goes in German enjoy the “Närrische Zeit”, the fifth season of the year by loosening up [...]
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It was in God’s hands to call from our midst our member Thomas Hoover on January 10, 2013. We also mourn the passing of member David Kielman on January 9, 2013. Life member Fredrick Weiss died January 19, 2013. We also received word that Life Member Oscar Schneider passed away on January 11, 2013, at [...]
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Earle Ashbridge and his wife Carole enjoyed the Second Schlachtfest at the Teutonia. While Earle filled out a membership Application we had a nice conversation with him about singing. He is a member of the Mendelssohn Choir in Pittsburgh and was interested to hear more about the Männerchor. He proceeded to tell us that his [...]
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After the holiday season and a wonderful Singers Christmas sponsored by the Damenchor and also taking part in the Weihnachts Gottesdienst at the Lutheran Church on Grant, the Singers are now beginning their new season. Since 2013 is also the year of the 61st National Sängerfest in Milwaukee from June 20 to 23, rehearsals will [...]
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High school students here is your opportunity to embark on an adventure like no other! Experience Germany as a youth ambassador for the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange program. The U.S. State Department offers full scholarships for high school students to study abroad in Germany. Initiated in 1983, CBYE was created to strengthen ties between Germany and the United [...]
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We need members’ E-mails to serve you better and here’s why: We keep you up-to-date on future events We offer special coupons or other specials for our E-mail users We give you photographic renditions of the events We respect your privacy (we don’t share your E-mail address) Need another reason? For new E-mails from members [...]
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Please meet Lilian (profile link). Lilian is a 15 year old girl from Germany. “One thing that’s important to me is the contact with others, but real interaction, not through social media.” She enjoys tutoring younger students, rock climbing, wind surfing, and running. She looks forward to joining the student government and drama club at her American [...]
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The Teutonia is mourning the death of one of our most influential members. Edward Lorenz who was a 60 year member and served the Teutonia for years as director and also Trustee passed away on December 11, 2012. Ed served in the US Army during WWII and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. To [...]
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Today we remember the German-Americans who first introduced our beautiful German Christmas tree to America and made it what later became a world wide symbol of Christmas. When Americans celebrate Christmas; most are never made aware that the customs they use to celebrate are largely of German origin. In the very beginning the first Christmas [...]
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By John Schaefer The origin of this Christmas pyramid dates back to the middle ages. It was traditional since pagan times in Western Europe to bring evergreen branches into homes to ward off the evil spirits of winter. In northern and eastern Europe candles were used for the same purpose. The Christmas pyramid eventually unified [...]
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Schlachtfest or Butchers Feast is a celebration from the past when the butcher came to the house in the early morning hours to butcher the Pig that was fattened throughout the summer and everyone was busy preparing the sausages and canned wurst for the upcoming winter season. By noon the first morsels of delicious Kesselfleisch were ready to [...]
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Yes, this year Fasching comes early and we will celebrate Fasching/Karneval with all the gusto on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The Peter Karsti Trio will have us dancing and lead all the Masqueraders in the Annual Faschings Parade. Prizes will be given for the best costume, funniest costume and the best costumed group. The Teutonia [...]
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In the Rheinland and in most of Germany / Switzerland and Austria, Fasching / Karneval / Fastnacht starts on the 11th of November at 11:11 pm and goes all the way to Ash Wednesday. Karneval, Fasching or Fasnet in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland is celebrated everywhere where German is spoken including Alsace and Lorraine in Modern-Day France. The [...]
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The December activities were well attended and we had around 200 members taken advantage of the Christmas Lunches on December 12 and 13. The Adult Christmas Party and Dance had less than 100 members attending. Fred Ziwich and his band provided special Christmas Music to sing along and dance to. Cookies and Glühwein were served [...]
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For the singers and friends who took part in our European Tour and those who would like to relive our trip again we will exchange pictures and also watch videos by our photographer Tom Uhler. Tom has taken hours of photos and videos and will share them with everyone. He will also have some CD’s [...]
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The Singers celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, December 12. A special surprise was the 4 piece String Ensemble which entertained the singers and guests with classical Christmas songs. This was a gift from our friend Jim Falcioni, who made the arrangements to have the musicians play for us. The Christmas Tree and decorations adorning the Ratskeller [...]
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Sunday December 23, 2012 @ 4:00 pm First English Evangelical Lutheran Church 615 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 471-8125 The service is conducted entirely in German Featuring Andre Bierman – ( Tenor), Teutonia Mannerchor and Damenchor, Pittsburgh Posaunenchor and the Gloria Dei Ringers.
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Congratulations to Ed Steinhauser, the winner of the September $25.00 Gift Certificate contest for submitting his E-mail to the club. Remember, we need members’ E-mails to serve you better and here’s why: We keep you up-to-date on future events We offer special coupons or other specials for our E-mail users We give you photographic renditions of the [...]
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The singers Annual Schnitzel Dinner on Sunday, November 4 was well attended by our members and 280 dinners were served. All the cooking and serving was done by the Ladies and Men of the chorus and made it possible to donate $3,000.00 to the Building Fund. A special Thank You to all our members who [...]
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The Club will be closed for Monday, December 24 and Christmas and will re-open for Buffet Lunch on Wednesday, December 26 and Thursday December 27 and close again for New Year’s on Sunday, December 30 and will re-open Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
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Have your voice heard in the nomination and vote of the 2013 Club Board of Directors. Sunday, December 2, 2012 – Nomination of Officers Starting promptly @ 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 – Election of Officers Starting @ ~ 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Free sandwiches and beer after the voting results
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Member Richard Hahn donated a new German and American Flag to adorn the front of our building. Another member giving much of his time in helping when needed is Dennis Riggs. We recognize all the help members provide throughout the year. It is very much appreciated and testimony to the vibrancy of our club.
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t our Annual (158th) Anniversary Concert the singers were pleased to have a full house for the concert. We welcomed our friends from the New Castle Männerchor and the Schweizer Männerchor Helvetia who helped us celebrate this milestone. Both choruses gave a fine presentation of their favorite songs and the audience awarded them with much [...]
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Siegfried Wagner, father of our club manager Chrissie, and our waitress Erika, is hospitalized at this time with a mild stroke. He is talking and giving the nurses a hard time. We wish him a speedy recovery so that he can be back home and getting that special care from his wife Irmgard. Singer Hans [...]
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We are nearing the end of 2012 and it is the time of year when we gather to be thankful for all our blessings. We do want to show our appreciation for the many Teutonia members supporting our club and making it the premier place in Pittsburgh where tradition is held in high esteem and [...]
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The Schützenkameraden held their Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 3. Even though we had a very good turnout at our contest in July many of our contestants did not make it to the Awards Dinner. Top shooter in the Match Rifle contest was Eugene Lechmanick and was crowned Schützenkönig (King) for 2012. Gene had a [...]
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Singer Maria Roth is at home after knee surgery and is getting rehab, hope you will be back soon. It was nice to see Kevin Van Shura back singing after a lengthy heart surgery and rehab. Singer Hans Meier is back at the Wexford House (9850 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090) after a stay [...]
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Teutonia’s 13 day Chorreise Enjoyed by all Now that everyone has safely returned from our 13 day European Tour we have all wonderful memories of visiting friends and making new ones. Traveling with 105 people on two busses was made easy through the effort of our two Bus drivers, Brigitte and Samy. Especially Brigitte was [...]
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We are mourning the death of Magdalena (Lena) Idler, who died October 7, 2012 while the singers were still in Germany. Lena sang with the former East Pittsburgh Sängerbund for many years. Lena was the wife of our singer Artur Idler who sang with East Pitsburgh for over 30 years and with the Teutonia for [...]
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As we reported in last month News the White Horse Inn was a big success. Not only did Jim Falcioni plan and produce this operetta, he also spent his personal money to make it possible. As he stated himself it was a dream he had for years and became reality after months of rehearsing and [...]
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Please meet Anna (profile link). She will be studying high school as a German ambassador to the US with the Congress Bundestag Exchange program. She has worked hard to received this honor as a chosen recipient of the CBE scholarship and is now waiting for a family to live with while she is on exchange in Pittsburgh. Anna [...]
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Tired of turkey leftovers? Want to invite your houseguests to an event they will remember? Saturday, November 24, 2012 – $15.00 per person – GUESTS ARE WELCOME We will taste 5 different schnapps with our Schnappsmeister. Music, yodels and sing along with Connie Ostertag. A limited menu for sale from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m, which includes: [...]
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Yes, the Teutonia Männerchor is the oldest surviving German Club in Western Pennsylvania. There was a time when the Pittsburgh Area had no less than 70 such German Organizations. This indeed is reason enough to celebrate this Annual Anniversary with a free concert for all our members. As the name implies, Männerchor meaning Male Singers [...]
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Schlachtfest or Butchers Feast is a celebration from the past when the butcher came to the house in the early morning hours to butcher the Pig that was fattened throughout the summer and everyone was busy preparing the sausages and canned wurst for the upcoming winter season. By noon the first morsels of delicious Kesselfleisch [...]
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Saturday, November 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Dinner includes your choice of the following: Jäger Schnitzel – $13.95 Sirloin Steak with wild Mushroom Sauce – $15.95 Broiled Cod – $14.95 All dinners include Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Tea, coffee and dessert extra. Soup $1.50 per cup and $2.25 per bowl. Potato Pancakes three for $1.75.
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Sunday, November 4, starting at 1:00 pm. Sponsored by the Teutonia Choirs Enjoy a delectable Schnitzel dinner prepared and served by the singers for your pleasure. Dinner served from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Adults - $12.00 and Children under 12 - $6.00 Proceeds to be donated to the Building Fund.
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Saturday, November 10th, starting at 5:30 p.m until Midnight. In the Ratskeller, with music by The Dorfner Musikanten. We have seen each of the Willi’s bring their musical talents separately in the club – but not together …until this Saturday! It is creating the same buzzing excitement as when Pavarotti and three of his peers appeared as [...]
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From what we hear from members who have enjoyed this year’s Oktoberfeste at the club all have been well attended. The Kitchen staff prepared delicious Oktoberfest Buffets. The music was great and as always the Alpen Schuhplattler gave it that very special Munich Oktoberfest flair. For all those who attended one or more of the [...]
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Everyone is invited to their traditional, German Sauerkraut Supper! Afterwards, stop at the club to see the Four Willi’s playing. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 237 – 37th Street Lawrenceville, PA Saturday, Nov. 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. $8.00 per person and includes: Roasted Pork Loin Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Baked Beans Sauerkraut Applesauce Red Beets Dessert [...]
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In a recent article entitled, ‘Autumn has him hoping for the wurst‘, Teutonia member and Post-Gazette contributor, Kevin Kirkland mentions the club’s German food in a positive light. Full article here. Also, Gretchen McKay mentions the club as well in ‘What’s for Dinner: Bratwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake‘. Full article here.
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On Saturday 29, 2012, at the Oktoberfest Kick-Off, a great time was had by all. Photos taken in the sängerhalle at the Teutonia Männerchor.
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n September 29, 2012, a local Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Competition was had in the sängerhalle during the Oktoberfest Kick-Off. The local, Pittsburgh winner receives a trip for two to Boston and a tour of the Boston Brewery. The national winner receives a trip to Oktoberfest 2013 in Munich.
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Celebrating a birthday in October are: Frank Maier, Al Meyers, Phil Mueller, Bela Pater, Arthur Schwotzer, JR Schönbeck and our former Singer President now residing in Florida, Alfred Probsdorfer. From the Damenchor birthdays are celebrated by Anne Marie T. Sykes, Evelyn Viehbeck, former Damenchor Presidentin, now living in Florida, but a frequent visitor to the [...]
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At the September Membership meeting and motion was approved to increase the annual dues as follows: Regular dues – from $60 to $80 Auxiliary – from $45 to $60 Life – from $10 to $25 *Singers still pay dues at 50% of listed dues if they meet the requirements. This increase was made necessary because [...]
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By Rose Lechmanick and Nancy Ott On July 29, 2012, Patrice Romzick, president of Springerle Joy, LLC, conducted a Springerle cookie making class for the Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachten Verein D’Pittsburgher. Springerle cookies have an embossed image made by pressing a mold onto rolled dough and allowing the dough to dry before baking to preserve [...]
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Fred Duvall passed away on July 3rd, 2012 and Edward Preskar died July 4th of this year. George Lindner died July 16th, 2012 and William Hill passed away September 8, 2012. Our deepest sympathy to the families of the departed. We also mourn the passing of our neighbor, Tom Pastorius, who died September 6th. Tom [...]
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When you read this the singers will be on their fourth concert tour. Most of them will be returning October 8th via Munich. Some will extend their visit to family and friends or do some more traveling. On Sunday, November 11, from 1 to 6 pm the singers will sponsor their Annual Schnitzel Dinner to [...]
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At the September Monthly Membership Meeting, the majority of attendees voted for the Teutonia to be a smoke-free facility. Please inform your guests when coming to the Club. Also, it was agreed to raise Annual Dues from $60.00 to $80.00 for Regular Members and Auxiliary Members from $45.00 to $60.00. Life Members from $10.00 to [...]
Read MoreRichard Aufman, Dennis Campbell, Jr., Lodovico DeVisconti, Jeff Farr, John Frantz, Brandon Gauby, Karl Gauby, John Harmon, Jr., Bradley Huckestein, Drew Keys, Joseph Knapp, CW Kreimer, John Kress, Burton Pace, Joseph Raker, Eric Reif, James Stossel, Nicholas Will. Brian Acheson, David Cerminara, Walt Daughenbaugh, Richard Gehringer, Leon Godek, John Hancock, William Katzbeck, Brendan Kenny, Jeff [...]
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On Friday and Saturday, September 14th and 15th, 2012, at The White Horse Inn play, a great time was had by all. Im Weissen Rössl/The White Horse Inn – A Dream Come True What started with a dream by James Falcioni, who some 20 years ago on a trip to Austria for the first time [...]
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The Graf Family — Ed Graf receives the German-American Award for 2012 The Alliance of Germanic Societies (German, Swiss, Austrian) honored Ed Graf as German Americans of 2012. The Program was held at the Teutonia Maennerchor on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Pittsburgh City Council women Darlene Harris presented a Proclamation to the honorees from the [...]
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Rita Müller accepting German-American Award for 2012 in honor of her late husband Eberhard Müller. The Alliance of Germanic Societies (German, Swiss, Austrian) honored Eberhard Müller as German Americans of 2012. The Program was held at the Teutonia Maennerchor on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Pittsburgh City Council women Darlene Harris presented a Proclamation to the honorees [...]
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Please be advised, the Teutonia Männerchor, which includes the Ratskeller and Sangerhalle is now a non-smoking facility. Please refrain from smoking in any of these areas and use the smoking receptacles provided outdoors at the street level.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with the Alpen Schuhplattler Kindergruppe. Music by “The Barons” – Tickets $12.00 per person. Experience the parade of flags, the presentation of the first flower bedecked Oktoberfest Beer Barrel and the tapping of the barrel by the Officers of the Board. Wear your Dirndls and Bavarian Tracht and [...]
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The actors and singers under the guidance of Jim Falcioni have been working hard for almost one year to bring this Austrian Operetta to the Teutonia for two evenings, Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 both to start at 8 pm. Members of the Teutonia Choruses, Alpen Schuhplattler and Guest Soloists with orchestra will [...]
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Saturday, September 8th at 9 AM “Deutschtown”, the National Historic District around our club was the frequent site of German parades during the 1800’s.and early 1900’s. One of them in 1904 included the Mayor of Allegheny City riding on a horse (the sister city to Pittsburgh that was absorbed in 1907) . The tradition was [...]
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The singers have been rehearsing throughout the summer for their European concert tour and are well on our way to have a great experience in Germany/Switzerland/ Italy and Austria. It will be especially nice to attend the 150th Anniversary of our Friends, the Teutonia Männerchor Mannheim/Feudenheim. This is our third visit with the chorus since [...]
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Frederick E. Brennfleck Passed away on May 19. Fred joined the Teutonia in 1990. He and his wife Judith travelled to Germany, in the fall of every year. They always stayed in the town of Sulzfeld, and visited with the Brennfleck Winery, which traces its history back over 450 years, and is part of his [...]
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Oktoberfest isn’t just for Germans anymore. Every major city in the world celebrates this Annual Event which started with Ludwig’s “royal” party in 1810. Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria wanted his people to share in the celebration of his marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. What started with a horse race [...]
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With the Summer Clean up, the Teutonia again is ready for the Oktoberfest, Fall and Winter Season. Our Hausmeister, Rege Stephens, had help from Bob Gerthoffer, Frank Weidler, Bob Stimmler, Frank Scharl, Joe Erny, Phil Mueller, Jim Will, Brandon Myers, Ron Erhart, Carl Duper, Bill Beck, Paul Springob, President Ralph Wagner, Chris Jordheim, Keith Stewart, [...]
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Saturday, September 22, 2012. Starting at 7:00 p.m. Dinner served 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes: Jaeger Schnitzel – $13.95 Boiled Cod in roasted tomato beer broth – $14.95 Filet Mignon – $16.95 Westphalian Chicken – $14.95 Dinner includes salad, vegetables, potatoes, Bread and Butter. Coffee, Tea and Dessert extra. Soup $1.50 per cup and $2.25 per [...]
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THE TEUTONIA WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND FROM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 TO TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AT 4:00 P.M. WE WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!
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On Saturday, August 18, at the Alpen Bavarian Fest a great time was had by all. Below, a photo gallery of the night:
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The Deutschtown United Soccer season starts on September 9th, 2012. Interested players (men and women 16 and over) are welcome to try out. Home field is Moore Park in Brookline and it is a travel league around the greater Pittsburgh area for away games. Season goes for 9 weeks + playoffs. We are currently taking orders [...]
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n Saturday, August 11, at the Teutonia “Radler” Pittsburgh City Bike Tour, a great time was had by all. The paths were full of over 75 “Radlers”, including a bloodied Willi Banzhaf, video and photos include starting at the club, Pittsburgh biking paths and Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh. Below, a photo gallery of the day:
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The ALPEN SCHUHPLATTLER uT.V are sponsoring the Annual Bavarian Fest on Saturday, August 18, 2012. The evening will start in the Sängerhalle at 7:30 with the well-known Band from Rochester New York, DIE LUSTIGEN ALMDUDLER. These musicians have a special talent in getting everyone to dance, sing and schunkel. Of course the Schuhplattler will do some [...]
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Wednesday, August 15th, starting at 6:00 p.m. Like previous years, the tickets will be sold for all the Oktoberfests planned. Tickets are $12.00 per person. Starting with the Annual Kick Off Oktoberfest on Sept. 29 with the Alpen Schuhplattler Kinder Gruppe and the Barons Band. October 6, will feature the Alpen Schuhplattler and the Hank Haller Band. [...]
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Preparing for our Fourth European Tour The singers ended a busy season with the Annual End of the Season Dinner on May 30th. The kitchen staff had prepared a wonderful dinner for all in attendance and now the Choruses will continue with just a short break during clean up week from July 1st to 17th with [...]
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On Saturday, July 21, at the 16th Annual Schützenfest sponsored by The Teutonia Schützenkameraden, a great time was had by all. The fields were full of shooters.
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ere is the final proof for the Teutonia Radler Event T-shirts. A T-shirt is included in the $25.00 ticket fee. Sizes will include Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large. It’s first come; first serve on the sizes, so be there early or right on time. T-shirt, dinner and the very popular Gaudi Buam will entertain us in the Ratskeller, all [...]
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Saturday, July 28, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. he “Gaudi Buam” (don’t try looking this up in your German dictionary – it means “Fun Guys)” bring their upbeat music to the Ratskeller this Saturday. The group includes a youthful Bill Dorfner, who is a third generation member of Teutonia. He founded the group along with [...]
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ur Annual Picnic will be held, as in past years, at the Millvale Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, August 4th. Starting at 12 noon, we will have food and refreshments, everyone please bring your favorite side dish. This is a chance to get together with the singers and Schuhplattler Family and Friends to enjoy a day [...]
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Pictures are from Saturday, June 23, 2012 – JAM SESSION: “THE BUTTON BOXES RETURNED!”
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omething new for the members young at heart will be organized for Saturday, August 11. Biking the Pittsburgh Bike Trails and getting to know Pittsburgh from the saddle of a bike. The Teutonia “Radler” or bikers (wives, children and friends can take part) will begin the tour at the Teutonia at 11:00 am with guides to [...]
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The Schützenkameraden will hold their 16th Annual Contest at the Millvale Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, July 21. This is a traditional shoot as you would find in many areas of Germany. The contest will be with 22 cal. Match and Sporting Rifles. Contestants for Schützenkönig/Schützenmeister and Ritter (Knights) is open to all Teutonia members and [...]
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ince 1854, the Teutonia always had exemplary people serving our club. Such a person was our First Lady and Teutonia News Editor Christel (Burkhardt) Van Maurik. Christel had been going thru some difficult health issues and lost her battle on June 18th. The Teutonia lost one of the most devoted people and for all her [...]
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The Annual Teutonia Picnic at the Croatian Center was again blessed with lots of sunshine and the over 400 in attendance enjoyed a wonderful day with families and friends. We had the popular Hank Haller Orchestra playing for dancing and listening. The Teutonia singers ran the kitchen and prepared the food and as every year [...]
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Saturday June 30th, 2012 Sponsored by the “Franz Family” Radish King Tom Franz will reign over the festivities and the Franz Family will, as always, dispense the delicious Bavarian radishes with Rye bread and butter, according to an old Bavarian custom. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and includes: Roasted Pork Loin: $13.95 Veal [...]
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 Sponsored by the Pittsburgh District Singers at the CROATIAN CENTER IN MILLVALE From 12:00 Noon to 7:00 p.m. Music provided by the Gaudi Buam. Games at 3:00 p.m. 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes Admission is $8.00 per person Draft Beer included in admission: Spaten, Yuengling & Coors Light
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The New season will begin on August 31, 2012. Our first Dinner will be on September 7th. We need to begin the season early because we will be unable to play on September 14th. The club will be presenting an Opera on this Friday and we will have no parking. See you all then. Enjoy the Summer and [...]
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THE TEUTONIA WILL BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING AND RESTORATION FROM SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNTIL LUNCHTIME, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012. THE CLUB WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012. THE PITTSBURGH SINGER BEZIRK WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR PICNIC, AT THE CROATIAN CENTER IN MILLVALE. THE TEUTONIA MÄNNERCHOR CLUB WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAYS DURING JULY AND AUGUST BECAUSE OF [...]
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We mourn the passing of three Life Members who have left us forever. Johann W. Abler Johann died June 18, and is survived by his wife Zinaida. Hans was born in Dillingen and der Donau and came to America in 1952. He joined the Teutonia in 1977. Hans became a life member and served on [...]
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Saturday, June 23, 2012 – Entertainment in the Ratskeller JAM SESSION: “THE BUTTON BOXES RETURN!” From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Broiled Cod with Lemon Butter sauce — $14.95 Ginger Snap crusted Pork Chop — $14.95 Almond Schnitzel — $13.95 Sauerbraten — $14.95 All dinners include Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Tea, [...]
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On Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the annual picnic, a great time was had by all. Photos taken at the Croatian Center, on Schützen Park Road in Millvale, Pennsylvania. As you can see below, Al Camus was the winner of the Spaten bike. Photos by Steve Mortimer.
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A very significant and at the same time secretive festival was “Die Sonnenwende“, or the summer solstice celebrated this year June 21. Then the sun is at the highest point and has the most strength. It was the most significant festival for the Celts, Slavs and Germanic tribes. It is also mentioned in farmer’s historical papers [...]
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Sunday, June 17th From 2 PM to 6 PM Honor your Father or Grandfather by taking him to our Annual Father’s Day Buffet. Funny Irmgard Ryan will stroll thru the Ratskeller entertaining you in a way only Imrgard can do, with music and some of her funny stories. Buffet is $14.95 for adults and $7.50 [...]
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Der Frühling hat sich eingestellt; Wohlan wer will ihn sehen? Der muss mit mir ins freie Feld, Ins grüne Feld nun gehen. Jetzt ist der Frühling wieder da! Ihm folgt, wohin er geht, Nur lauter Freude, fern und nah. Und lauter Spiel und Lied. Er hielt im Walde sich versteckt, Dass niemand ihn mehr sah; [...]
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At the Life Member Recognition Dinner on Sunday, May 6th, the club recognized members who have 25 and 50 year membership with a Urkunde/Certificate and pin. Tom Schmitt, William Areheart, Conrad Loehlein, (50) Elmer Menhart, (50), William Fischer, Jr., Charles Schohn, Ralph Wagner, President. William Weinbrenner, Robert Dymond, John Eichleay, Edward Graf, William Linkenheimer. Also [...]
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Our 2011/2012 Season ended on May 4 with an exciting evening. Fran Title and Bill Bohr won $10 each by recording a natural 6. This rarely happens. The last time was in November 2011 by Helen Simunovic and Margaret Hussak. The league championship went to Jack Burke with a total score of 1313 points. Coming [...]
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All the members of Teutonia would like to congratulate to congratulate long time member Frank Buchman on the milestone of his life, his ninetieth birthday. Frank is a very active member with his family and also to be seen at special dinners and concerts at the club. Even a few years ago he still helped [...]
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The spring concert is now behind us and was well received by a very large crowd. The songs were beautiful, especially the presentations of the Ladies Chorus, proud to show off their new dirndls. Their song “Ach wãre ich wieder daheim” brought even this editor a tear to my eye, and I am sure to [...]
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Saturday, June 9, 2012 Annual Picnic at the Croatian Center on Schützen Park Road in Millvale, Pennsylvania. From 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Music provided by the “HANK HALLER ORCHESTRA” from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please utilize our kitchen for its inexpensive German Food for purchase including homemade Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Hot Dogs on the [...]
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This week, we launched the new Teutonia Männerchor Video Gallery. Watch, download or share the latest Teutonia Männerchor videos, dedicated to the purpose of furthering choral singing, German cultural traditions and good fellowship.
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A German genealogy course is to be held at LaRoche College, July 23-27, 2012. It is a week-long course (8:30 am to 4 pm each day, except Friday which ends at noon) that will instruct attendees on how to read Gothic print and script and how to reach back to Germany through church and other [...]
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May 30th, 2012 Cocktail Hour @ 6:00 p.m. Dinner @ 7:00 p.m. and includes an entree choice of: Jäger Schnitzel - $13.95 Chicken with Paprika and Sour Cream Sauce - $13.95 Roughy with Herbs - $14.95 Including Mashed Potato and Asparagus and Salad.
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From please and thank you to good morning and good night you’ll have what you need to be polite and win a smile for trying. English German Pronunciation Yes/No. Ja/Nein. yar/niyn Yes, please/No, thank you. Ja, bitte/Nein, danke. yar bitt-er/niyn dang-ker Please. Bitte. bitt-er Thank you. Danke. dang-ker You’re welcome. Bitte. bitt-er Here is/are… Hier [...]
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Please meet Ann-Sophie (profile link). She will be studying high school as a German ambassador to the US with the Congress Bundestag Exchange program. She has worked hard to received this honor as a chosen recipient of the CBE scholarship and is now waiting for a family to live with while she is on exchange [...]
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The recent Hühnerflügel und Bier / Chicken Wings and Beer Night was a huge success and the Board would like to thank everyone that had come out for the event. A great time was had by all and the variety of wings and Penn Brewery beer was utterly delectable. A number of prizes were handed [...]
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As the last German teacher in the Diocese of Pittsburgh High Schools, Dale Kennedy will not be teaching any German classes beyond this year and wanted to reach out to any German teachers in the club or other persons who would know of any needs in local schools for German teachers. If so, please contact [...]
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 The Schützenkameraden will get ready for the 2012 Shooting Season with an informal Spring Shoot on June 2. We are hopeful that after having to cancel our earlier date that many of our Schützen will be able to attend. Also, it is a great time for interested shooters and friends of [...]
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June promises to have some special events. On June 2nd, we have Tapes in Ratskeller it is also the Spring Shoot for the Teutonia Schützenkameraden who will gather in the Ratskeller after the shoot for some “Gemütliches Beisammensein.” It should be a nice evening to ask some of your friends to join and introduce them [...]
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Special Meeting Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – 7 pm Chorreise to Germany / Switzerland / Italy and Austria – September 25, to October 8, 2012 We will have a special meeting for all who have signed up for our Chorreise. We will discuss our itinerary for the trip to inform every one of the plans and [...]
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 For Life Members, their guests and Members of the Board, dinner will be served in the upstairs Sängerhalle starting at 4:00 p.m. with a social hour and a few selections of songs by the Teutonia Choir. A Roast Beef or Fish Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. New Life Members [...]
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Sunday, May 13, 2012 With entertainment by “Ed Prem.” Dinner served from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m and will include: Prime Rib: $16.95 Sun Dried Tomato Crusted Roughy: $14.95 Chicken and Peppers: $14.95 Almond Schnitzel: $13.95 All dinners include Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Tea, coffee and dessert extra. Soup $1.50 per cup and $2.25 [...]
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 Starting at 7:30 p.m. With music by the “Gaudi Buam” after the concert until 12:00 a.m. This is one of the two concerts the singers present every year free to the membership and guests. We hope you will be able to attend! Please contact Alice Weinbrenner for a table or seats [...]
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Friday, May 11, 2011 Volunteers are needed for planting the outdoor area of the Club to make it look beautiful for the summer. Planting will start at 2:00 p.m. Please sign up on the paper on the Bulletin board and stay for a free beer and sandwich after the planting.
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The Schuhplattler celebrated their Annual Stiftungsfest on Saturday, April 21 with a full house. The Teutonia Kitchen had prepared a wonderful Buffet. After dinner the evening began with an Einmarsch by the Dancers followed by the singing of the Bayern Hymne, the German Anthem and the Star Spangled Banner. Dave Dickson, President welcomed everyone with [...]
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The Singers are busy getting ready for the Annual Spring Concert, Saturday May 12. This is a free concert so we are asking everyone to enjoy an evening of song and entertainment by the “Gaudi Buam”, a group of young musicians gaining more and more popularity at the Teutonia and throughout the Pittsburgh region. We [...]
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Doing much better and recuperating at home is Kevin Van Shura. Hans Meier is healing slowly from his foot amputation, but he is in good spirits and doing well. Thomas Prendergast also on the sick list is recuperating at home. We also hope our fellow singer Peter Brown is doing well after a lengthy illness. [...]
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Our last Schlachtfest on April 22 was very poorly attended, less than 100 people came for dinner. We are not sure why so few came. It is the same old story. The club and the officers try hard to bring our members traditional German Events, but as it turns out, we were not able to [...]
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The club will be closed on April 8th and 9th for observance of the Easter holiday! Also, we’ll be closed for the Memorial Day weekend from Saturday May 26, through Monday May 28, 2012. Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!
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The Teutonia Männerchor Friday Lunch Menu has been updated and is posted under EVENTS in the taxonomy of the website navigational menu. Please see: http://www.pghmannerchor.com/teutonia-mannerchor-friday-lunch-menu
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On Sat. the 31st of March, an excellent speaker on German War artifacts, from both World Wars, was in attendance and spoke. Pictures from the last Pittsburgh Stein Society Meeting held at the Teutonia Männerchor. Of the 30 people in attendance, roughly half were members of the Teutonia Männerchor. Please see the mini-gallery below:
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Saturday, April 28, 2012. From 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m and includes: Cheese Schnitzel: $13.95 Black Forest Quiche: $13.95 Veal with Wild Mushroom Sauce: $16.95 Sun Dried Tomato Crusted Roughy: $14.95 All dinners include Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Tea, coffee and dessert extra. Soup $1.50 per cup [...]
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Teaching our year old grandchild how to gather plastic eggs in a little basket to get her ready for the Easter egg hunt brings back memories of one’s own childhood, how we were so excited what the Easter Bunny in German (der Osterhase) left in the grass and flowers in the yard. In old picture [...]
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By Kellie B. Gormly, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, March 6, 2012 A cherished German yuletide tradition — the “Christkindlesmarkt” shopping market — will be joining the many Downtown Pittsburgh holiday attractions this year. The Pittsburgh Holiday Market – with its expected 20 to 25 creative vendors in European-style wooden chalets set in Market Square — will open Nov. [...]
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Due to an exceptionally mild winter and early spring no rehearsals had to be cancelled and the singers are getting ready for our Spring activities. The singers served a successful Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser on February 26. We had less members coming out for this annual Dinner but still were able to put a few [...]
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Since we had one of the mildest winters in memory all Teutonia functions should have been well attended, however it is more and more difficult to fill the Sängerhalle for any of our activities. The club always tries to present special events throughout the year and it is hard to understand why with 2500 plus [...]
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April 21, 2012 – 48th Stiftungsfest with “The Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein D’ Pittsburgher“ @ 7:30 P.M. TO 12:00 P.M. Music by “Die Lustigen Almdudler”, from Rochester, NY. Tickets $10.00 per person at the bar or by contacting Kim Wright at 412-819-0225. Buffet served for $16.95 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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The 2012 Life Member Recognition Dinner will be Sunday, May 6 starting at 4:00 pm. A Roast Beef or Stuffed RoughyDinner will be served. Please call the club and make reservations. Life Members will pay $7.00, for regular members and guests the price is $14.00. Seventeen 25 year members will be honored as well as [...]
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The Austrian-American Cultural Society will be presenting the Debutantes of 2012 at the biannual Debutante Ball to be held at the Grand Hall of the Priory on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Music will be provided by the Fox Chapel Ambassador Orchestra and the Barons. For more [...]
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In accordance with Facebook’s new interface design and compulsory changes, the Teutonia Männerchor Facebook page has been upgraded and can be found at the following hyperlink http://facebook.com/TeutoniaMannerchor. Please feel free to interact with the club and comment on notices posted within our Facebook wall or timeline.
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March 24, 2012 5:00 pm to 12 am. Sponsored by the combined choirs and the Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein D’ Pittsburgher. There sure will be some crazy skits, music, dancing and funny songs. Dance music after the show. Dinner includes: Jäger Schnitzel $13.95 Salmon with Sour Cream Dill Sauce $14.95 New York Strip Steak $16.95 Veal with Blackberry Brandy [...]
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OSTERN Aus langem Winterschlaf erwacht Scheint endlich die Natur, Der Rauhreif hat noch über Nacht Gezogen seine Spur. Die grauen Nebel schweben noch Gespensterhaft durchs Tal, Verflüchten sich am Morgen doch Beim ersten Sonnenstrahl. Aus brauner Erde lugen vor Schneeglöckchen und Anemonen Die Vögel zwitschern früh im Chor Hoch in der Bäume Kronen. Die ersten [...]
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There is not much to report from the club, other than the life member dinner scheduled for May 6, 2012. It is usually an event that is heavily attended and life members and their guests are advised to make their reservations early on and state their and their guest’s choice of dinner for that day. [...]
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Kappenabend and Fasching 2012 – Packed with lots of Fun February was the month were the “Narren” ruled Teutonia. Starting with the Kappenabend which had many Teutonians wearing some of the most original and funny hats. Bill Dorfner III got things started with some fine singing lead by Willi Banzhaf. As the evening progressed this group [...]
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As I was told, the rehearsals are going good for the singers and the weather has been cooperating with them. I have been under the weather for a while and have not been attending the rehearsals for a while. I would like to thank everyone for the nice get-well cards, calls and greetings. Hopefully everyone in the [...]
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Our first half of the season ended on December 16, 2011 and we held our annual Christmas Party. We all enjoyed a nice Chrismas Buffet. The card players all joined in the singing of Christmas Carols. Congratulations to our champion for the first half, Bill Simunovic. Prize money also went to the next nine players [...]
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Sunday, February 26, 2012. From 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Männer und Damenchor. The dinner is cooked and served by the singers. Bring your family and friends! Dinners are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 years and under.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012. Starting at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. MUSIC BY “THE PETER KARSTI TRIO” GRAND MARCH OF THE MASQUERADERS AT 9:00 P.M. Judging of the beat costumes and prizes. Tickets $10.00 at the bar. Take the opportunity to dress up for the night and try to be someone else. They sing at Fasching [...]
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FISH FRY — FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Lenten menu: Beer Battered Fish Sandwich – $8.95 Crab Cake Sandwich – $9.95 Seafood Pasta $9.95 Fried Seafood Platter – $10.95 (Fish, Shrimp and Scallop). It would greatly help our staff, if you are planning to come to dinner, that you make a reservation with [...]
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Production of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ comes to us from Hamburg, Germany and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is the first United States company to have the great privilege to dance this work. From March 9th-11th, at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, a ballet by John Neumeier. A jarring portrayal [...]
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Die fünfte Jahreszeit – Mardi Gras in Germany With Fasching / Karneval vocabulary An introduction to the “fifth season” 2012 Dates Weiberfastnacht is on Thursday, 16 February 2012 Rose Monday is on Monday, 20 February 2012 Fastnacht is on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 Germans call the pre-Lenten Carnival season die [...]
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KAPPENABEND IN THE RATSKELLER WITH BILL BANZHAF Saturday, February 4, 2012. From 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Music by Bill Dorfner on his accordion. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kappenabend is a forerunner of the Karnival Season and involves voting for the Prince and Princess for Karnival and the wearing of crazy hats, the crazier, [...]
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The singers are rehearsing the songs picked by the music committee for the Spring concert and their trip to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy in September of this year. We also received our song books for the Sängerfest in Milwaukee next year. So far, the singers have been lucky with the weather and the flu [...]
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Lunches at the club have been pretty good lately; it would be a good idea to let the chef know if you would like to have him cook some dishes you remember your Mom or grandma cooking, we are sure he would honor any request, chefs are always open to suggestions. The Board always suggests [...]
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EIN NARRENBALL Es dunkelt; doch ein Stern erwacht Wenn Dunkelheit umschlingt die Nacht. Doch tief im Herzen brennt ein Licht. S’ist Fastenacht, vergess es nicht! Heut schlafen nur die Engel ein, Sie dürfen ja nicht närrisch sein. Für Engel gibt es wenig Spass, Und Petrus, der bedauert das. Den Teufeln ist viel Spass erlaubt, [...]
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Starting on February 24, 2012 and ending on April 6, 2012. 4:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner choices are: Beer Battered Fish Sandwich, $8.95 Crab Cake Sandwich, $9.95 Seafood Pasta, $9.95 Fried Seafood Platter, $10.95
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$12 per person – GUESTS ARE WELCOME. We will taste 5 schnapps with our Schnappsmeister, Music (with Connie Ostertag) and singing. Reservations requested. A limited menu is available from 6:00 to 8:00 Platter of a wurst with potato pancakes and coleslaw “The Berliner” – Currywurst and Pommes frites (french fries) An opportunity for new members to meet others and bring a [...]
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In the Rheinland and in most of Germany / Switzerland and Austria, Fasching/Karneval/Fastnacht begins on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at precisely 11 minutes after 11 o’clock. For the Teutonia Revelers what in Germany is called the 5th Season Fasching begins with the “Kappenabend” on Saturday, February 4th. For us it will be [...]
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A gallery featuring many images from the Teutonia Männerchor 150th Anniversary. The Teutonia Männerchor is a private membership club with the purpose of furthering choral singing, German cultural traditions and good fellowship.
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It was a month of many parties at the club and the Christmas luncheons were very well attended. Our chef made sure to present the very best for the buffet. The Christmas tree in the Ratskeller looked beautiful, thanks to the Alpen Schuhplattler who did a wonderful job with decorating the tree, the Ratskeller and [...]
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 The Schützenkameraden will gather for their Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 14, 2012. We will start at 5 pm with a cocktail / beer hour and dinner to be served at 6:00 pm. Please call the club for seating reservations. The 2011-12 Schützenkönig and Schützenmeister will be crowned and also [...]
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Schon füllen sich im Schnee die Spuren Mit blauen Schatten an. Was Feld und Wald im Sonnenlicht erfuhren, Wird leise in der Nacht getan. Noch steht im weichen, stillen Scheine Schwarz das Geäst des Baumes- Bang wartend, frierend und alleine Und hilflos vor der Macht des Raumes. Tönen am Abend heimliche Klänge? Schwingt [...]
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The Club will be closed for Christmas from Saturday, December 24, 2011 and will re-open Tuesday, December 27, 2011 and close again for New Year’s on Saturday, December 31, 2011 and will re-open January 3, 2012.
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The Christmas season starts with Advent and a custom which dates back to pagan times, when people believed in the wheel of life, never ending and ongoing, even after death. This custom is signified by the Advent wreath, decorated with four candles, each representing one of the four Sundays in Advent. The wreath consists of [...]
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The Damenchor gave another successful Christmas party on Wednesday, December 14, and everyone had a great time. The kitchen had prepared a delicious dinner and everyone brought 2 dozen cookies, so we had plenty of dessert to eat. Bill Banzhaf and Alice Weinbrenner read the Christmas story in English and German and we had Marilynn Sauer [...]
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Wenn the snow falls wunderbar and the children happy are wenn the Glatteis on the street and we all a Glühwein need, then you know, es ist so weit She is here, the Weihnachtszeit every Parkhaus ist besetzt weil die people fahren jetzt all to Kaufhof, Mediamarkt, kriegen nearly Herzinfarkt. Shopping hirnverbrannte things. And the Christmas Glocke rings. Mother in the kitchen bakes, Schoko, Nuss und Mandelkeks. Daddy [...]
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Wednesday, December 7 Thursday, December 8 Wednesday, December 14 Thursday, December 15 In the upstairs Sängerhalle from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adults: $12.95 Children 12 years and under: $6.50 Reservations recommended! Bring all your friends and make it a luncheon for your workers and your office staff.
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Donations received October 16, 2011 through October 31, 2011 Total Anonymous Donations $2,510 $500 Donations Robert G Hofmann Dennis White Arthur C Schwotzer - In memory of Norman Schwotzer $275 Donation Teutonia Men singers - Servicing the Schnapps Bar $250 Donations Kurt Gottschalk Hans P Meier - In memory of Inez M Meier E P Moriarty Nicholas Schulz [...]
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