Helen Lovejoy is neither one of the most famous nor one of the most likeable characters from the style-defining cartoon series "The Simpsons". The gossip and fiercely conservative wife of Reverend Tim Lovejoy is best known to fans for a characteristic phrase she likes to articulate theatrically in moments of crisis: "Can't someone think of the kids for at least once?!"In the case of the youth stage Haar, there is no need to blame oneself in this regard. The association,...
The British urban researcher Charles Landry speaks excellent German. He studied in Munich for some time during its wild, eventful years half a century ago. On the opening evening of the "Initiative Kulturzukunft" he sums up his analysis of what is currently going on in this country in his native language: "Death by delay!". In English: death by dawdling, the infirmity as a result of never-ending delays.The people in the packed hall of the Academic Choral Society in downtown Munich...
Spring 2018, Zurich, Switzerland. Cannabis vacuum bags change hands. “Life really hasn't changed,” thought Mao Aoust as he concluded the transaction. And for good reason. The latest he had made had ended in handcuffs, destined for custody. It was in December 2017. The Marseille police had been interested in him for several weeks already. During the search, the investigators discovered in a house on the outskirts of the city a cannabis grow room and a handful of kilos of merchandise.His...
Bavaria's state directory for intangible cultural heritage has grown by three entries: the Evangelical Wedding Procession from the former County of Wertheim (Lower Franconia), the Kirwa in the Amberg-Sulzbacher Land (Upper Palatinate) and the Neustadt Children's Festival (Upper Franconia) were added to the now 69 entries on the recommendation of a panel of experts comprehensive national directory included. The new entries came from the deferral process of the fifth round of applications for 2021/2022, said Head of the State Chancellery...
At the beginning of the pandemic, many cultural workers waited for weeks for politics to be mentioned in their deadly serious public speeches. They who had to cope with the rigorous closure of their theatres, concert halls, stages, cinemas and museums while the hardware stores were already open again. But first nothing came for a long time, then the incorporation under the category "brothels and amusement parks". Not meant to be funny. A slap in the office, which now shows...
From our special correspondent in Perpignan,The hearts of the people of Perpignan vibrate more for Barcelona than for Paris. In summer, we complain about the slowness of tourists from the capital on the roads and the rest of the year about their haughty air. We know it here, when the national press looks at the city, it is rarely to praise it. Latest topic, the flip-flop of Les Déferlantes, one of the most important music festivals in the department. The...
Ukraine suffers endless losses as a result of the war, also culturally. Churches, museums and other architectural monuments lie in ruins. An evening at the Academy of Fine Arts is dedicated to the destroyed buildings and their historical significance, sustainable Ukrainian projects for refugee accommodation and reconstruction concepts. On the panel: Religious scholar Iryna Fenno, currently residing in Munich and member of "Religion on Fire" (the initiative documents the destruction of sacred buildings), architect and artist Oleksandr Burlaka (currently Artist...
"We must resolve to shave the small churches without heritage interest". The idea suggested by Roselyne Bachelot in her latest book has provoked the ire of many believers. No question of attacking religion with this proposal, but rather of relieving the State of costly constructions in maintenance and restoration.If the finding of a drop in attendance at religious buildings is undeniable (fall in the number of faithful, consolidation of municipalities, etc.), many French people, even non-believers, have risen up against...
The city of Puchheim is looking for a new management for the cultural center (PUC). During the probationary period, Katrin Neoral submitted her resignation over the holidays. This was confirmed by Mayor Norbert Seidl of the SZ on Thursday. He regretted leaving. "It would have worked, she did a good job and we are sad that she is leaving," said Seidl. Neoral only took over the reins in November and will be active until February 28th. The mayor gave the...
According to researchers, the superstition of Friday the 13th tragedy has lost much of its importance in Germany. What remains of the supposed unlucky day? Bad luck, grief, misfortune - Friday the 13th usually has unpleasant associations. Are - or rather were? For cultural scientists, this superstition, which today is correctly called popular belief, is increasingly being forgotten in the minds of Germans. The reason for this could be a mixture of secularization, digitization and a present that holds very...
