The German American Society of Tulsa will present
its fifth annual Germanfest
on May 2-4, 2008 at its GAST in-and outdoor facility - come
rain or shine - East 15th Street and Terrace Drive (one block
west of Lewis Avenue) Hours will be Friday & Saturday from
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. There is no entrance
fee for the event.
This festival offers listening and dance music provided by "The
Polkatimers", the GAST's own "Blaskapelle", the
Tulsa Accordion Band, Tom Bordner's strolling accordion, GAST's
Adult and Children "Folk Dancers" and "Singers",
children's activities plus the sale of imported German collectibles
and souvenirs and a variety of home cooked German food with accompanying
beverages. Several of our talented members will MC the event,
and Friday night, we will the pleasure of Rick Courie, KRMG-Sports
Director, to do this "honor".
Our "May Queen 2008/2009" will be crowned on Saturday
evening (5 pm), and our annual high school student essay winners
will be announced at that time.
Proceeds benefit the youth activities of the Society as well as
cultural and musical programs offered throughout the year, which
are free to the public plus supporting German language and history
programs in Tulsa area schools and higher learning institutions
through its donations and Speaker Bureau program plus participating
as an exhibitor to the bi-annual Tulsa Global Alliance "Kids'
World" event.
For further information (to be published) please contact (918)
744-6997 or log on to www.gastulsa.org
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Savoring Sister Cities, April 10, 2008
The second annual Savoring Sister Cities
welcomed approximately 200 TGA members, supporters and guests
to Harwelden Mansion for an evening of international fun. The
event offered Tulsa area residents an opportunity to learn more
about Tulsa’s global family and opportunities to interact
with people from around the world. A $1500 grand prize was awarded
to 7th grade Carver Middle School teacher Debbie Givens, which
can be used toward an international trip to one of Tulsa's Sister
Cities.View our photo album. Comments ranged from "very nice"
to "excellent job" and "class act".
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