German comedy. Oxymoron. Never the less, when a friend invited us to the Münchner Lach + Schiess Gesselschaft comedy club, we said ‘Warum nicht?‘ something new. Despite becoming quite the Germano-phile, I’ve remained an unapologetic chauvinist on the issue of entertainment and humor: Americans are the best. Of course, my German husband doesn’t hold the…
Read MoreTiflis – Leben in einer neuen Zeit – Exhibit at the Gasteig
I’m lucky to know a lot of talented people in town. One of those people is Lisa Fuhr; friend, Deutsch Lehrerin extraordinaire and talented photographer. Tiflis – Leben in einer neuen Zeit is the culmination of three years of work. Lisa traveled to Tiflis, Georgia to interview and photograph everyday people and chronicle their lives…
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Bavaria Chic
A vivid memory from my early days in Munich: I was in a Tengleman, still getting my bearings on how to grocery shop in DE, when a young, fashion forward woman walked past me in the aisle. The most striking thing about her was how she had mixed trendy clothes with a bright red Bavarian-style…
Read MoreAlpine Chic: Obacht
Generally I try to avoid Platzl, the very touristy square in the Altstadt, complete with Hard Rock Cafe and dazed visitors looking for the Hofbräu Haus. One good reason to venture in, however is Obacht. This boutique, run by Babette and Marion two Bavarian Mädels, offers a myriad of products with a modern take on…
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