Culture & Leisure (Page 19)

Many myths have circulated concerning the Celts and their way of life.
Some may think of them as a barbaric and “headhunting” horde. In
Stuttgart, visitors can find out the truth to the myths as well as
historic facts about the Celtic civilization, its vibrant culture and
identity during the “Der Welt der Kelten,” or “World of Celts,”
exhibition. The exhibition runs until Feb. 17, 2013 in downtown
Stuttgart. Read More

To truly explore Stuttgart, a visitor would need at least three days.
But what if they only have seven hours? If they are lucky enough to be
in Stuttgart Oct. 20, they can see almost everything that Stuttgart has
to offer culturally in seven hours during “Stuttgart Nacht,” or
Stuttgart Night. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, and
lasts until 2 a.m. Oct. 21. Read More

Sept. 21 — Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 6 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) 9 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) midnight  
Sept. 22 — Katy Perry: Part Of Me (PG) 4 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R)7 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 9 p.m.
Sept. 23 — Katy Perry: Part Of Me (PG) 2 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) 4 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 7 p.m.Read More

The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all
Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the
upcoming flu season. The vaccinations will be available at most
installations in October, but each medical facility will set its own
schedule for distribution.Read More

Sept. 7 — The Possession (PG-13) 6 p.m., Magic Mike (R) 9 p.m.
Sept. 8 — Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 4 p.m., The Possession (PG-13) 7 p.m., Lawless (R) 10 p.m.  
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Aug. 24 — ParaNorman (PG) 6 p.m., The Expendables 2 (R) 9 p.m.

Aug. 25  — Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 2 p.m., ParaNorman
(PG) 4 p.m., The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 7 p.m., The Expendables 2
(R) 9 p.m.   

Aug. 26  — ParaNorman (PG) 2 p.m., The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 4 p.m., The Expendables 2 (R) 7 p.m.  Read More

The Historischer Handwerkermarkt and Burg-Spectaculum, or historic arts
and crafts market and fortress spectacular, will run at the Hohen
Neuffen Fortress in Neuffen Aug. 25-26. On Saturday, the event will run
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Read More

This year’s annual “Stuttgarter Weindorf,” or wine village, will run
from Aug. 29 through Sept. 9 in downtown Stuttgart. The fest opens daily
at 11 a.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and until
midnight Thursday through Saturday.Read More

Aug. 10 — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 5 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Aug. 11  — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 4 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Aug. 12  — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 2 p.m., The Avengers (PG-13) 4 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. Read More

Time is an important factor when emergency care is required.
Beneficiaries
of U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart are reminded that the facility is
not staffed or equipped as an emergency clinic and it does not provide
an ambulance service. Read More

Stuttgart takes great pride in its annual fests and cultural outings.
Locals and visitors alike find themselves confronted with endless
opportunities for outdoor fests and “must do” happenings, especially
during the summer months. Almost every fest celebrates a historic event, anecdote or tradition, as
does the “Bohnenviertelfest,” or bean quarter’s fest, that will be held
July 19-21 in downtown Stuttgart.Read More

Some like it fast, others like it faster. If that’s you, head to the
Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The museum features Porsche’s
famous icons: the 356 Roadster, 550 Spyder, 911 Speedster, and some of
the world’s fastest racing cars.

The museum also highlights the history of the Porsche factory in Stuttgart and its founder Ferdinand Porsche.

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