Dr. Armin Friedrich reads from his follow-up story about the founding of the town of Marienberg. Historical facts about silver mining, the Peasants' War, the Reformation and social developments make the work a contribution to the Ore Mountains World Heritage Site.
I have never met a Jew ...: Life stories from Germany. Reading and discussion
Gerhard Haase-Hindenberg's reading brings the diversity of Jewish life in Germany to life by telling the stories of people who share different backgrounds and experiences with their faith and society.
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03.06.25 19:00 - 02:30 clock
Teilnahme: kostenlos
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Elke Schilling: Reading and talk
Elke Schilling, founder of Silbernetz, talks about her book on loneliness in old age in a reading with a discussion and book signing. It sheds light on the causes, shows ways out of isolation and calls for more togetherness and social responsibility.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
04.06.2519:00 clock
Eintritt frei, Spenden erbeten
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Prize-winning reading of the Kammweg Literature Competition 2025
An inspiring evening with musical accompaniment and moving short stories by the three winners awaits the audience - full of creativity, emotion and literary highlights.
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06.06.2519:00 clock
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Eine Hommage an Uwe Johnson und eine Liebeserklärung an das Lesen
Charly Hübner: If you only knew what I know
At the age of 19, Hübner left his parents' house in Neustrelitz in a quarrel. He finds refuge in the theater & literature. He immerses himself in Uwe Johnson's book "Jahrestage" (Anniversaries), which exerts a pull on him. Today, Hübner is one of the most popular German actors.
Reading: Disappeared on the way to school: Children's fates.
The author Gabi Thieme reads from her book "Auf dem Schulweg verschwunden: Kinderschicksale". A moving examination of real cases of missing children that is touching, thought-provoking and gets deep under the skin.
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11.06.2519:00 clock
8,00 € mit Büchereiausweis ab 11,00 €
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Im Kartenpreis von 25€ mit inbegriffen ist ein kleines Vesper mit Getränk unter Tage.
Underground reading with Anett Steiner
The second UNTER TAGE LESUNG takes you into the world of Anett Steiner's ERZGEBIRGS crime novels. After a special guided tour of the Sauberges mine, the author will read in the heated team bunker and answer questions and autograph requests.
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13.06.25 19:00 - 21:30 clock
25 €
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Reading with Gabi Thieme
Suspense guaranteed: Gabi Thieme reads from her works about sensational criminal cases from Saxony. True crimes, grippingly told - a captivating look behind the scenes of real investigations.
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14.06.25 15:00 - 16:30 clock
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Melissa Müller/Bettina Göring: The good uncle
Bettina Göring, great-niece of Hermann Göring, grows up in the shadow of his crimes. She rebels early on. Escapes into the world of hippies and free spirits at the end of the 60s. With Melissa Müller, she puts her finger in the wound of German remembrance culture.
Villa Esche - Henry van de Velde Museum09120 Chemnitz
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18.06.2519:00 clock
Tickets: 23 €
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The most beautiful herbal tales and stories
Reading with Ines Hommann: humorous stories about the healing powers of basil, tarragon and other herbs. With speech and song, the experienced artist delights listeners of all ages.
The Chemnitz fairy tale competition is entering its fifth round and invites all creative minds, young and old, to submit their stories; the new fairy tale consultation hour offers the opportunity to receive direct feedback from the jury until June 20.
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02.06.25 16:00 - 17:30 clock
Teilnahme kostenfrei
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Culture for lunch
During this short cultural break, you can look forward to a guest, his or her selected texts, books and literary gems, sometimes there is also music, but always cookies and tea.
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03.06.2516:30 clock
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Reading pleasure with Ms. Klemm
If you love books and enjoy immersing yourself in other worlds, this is the right place for you. Suitable for people of all ages who share a love of books and reading.
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07.06.2510:30 clock
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Open air reading stage
The LISA reading stage in Mittweida offers a platform for young talents who want to try their hand at literature. Everyone has the opportunity to register to present their own text; the choice of topics and text types is free.
At the Erzhammer, Jörg Gräser will read from his book "Gräsers Tiergeschichten" ("Gräser's Animal Stories"), recounting with humor and empathy his exciting experiences as an animal keeper at Leipzig Zoo, which shed light on the special relationship between humans and animals.