Bock Beer Means Spring!

A "Bock Beer Fest" is set for 7-11 p.m. 6 March at the Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Admission is $7 (cash bar and food a la carte). There'll be plenty of German music by the Original Alpine Express. The food will be supplied by the Ladies Auxiliary, and will include brats, smoked sausage, German potato salad and more.

Information, email or call 317:266-9816.

According to Wikipedia, "Bock is a type of strong lager beer, first brewed in the 14th century in the Hanseatic town of Einbeck, Germany, from which it gets its name (originally "Einbeck" / "Einbock"). The original Bocks were dark beers, brewed from high-colored malts.

"Bocks have a long history of being brewed and consumed by Roman Catholic monks in Germany. During the spring religious season of Lent, monks were required to fast. High-gravity Bock beers are higher in food energy and nutrients than lighter lagers, thus providing sustenance during this period."

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58th District Saengerfest

On the weekend of 17-19 April, the Indianapolis Liederkranz will host the 58th District Saengerfest of the Southern Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois District of the North American Saengerbund.

This is an organization comprised of German clubs around the country that were founded by German immigrants to maintain the culture and heritage of their homeland through song. The Southern Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois District is composed of thirteen clubs.

This year there will be approximately 300 singers participating in the combined concert on 18 April. Also performing as part of the concert will be the Athenaeum Pops Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Lee Jones. The combined choir will be directed by Mrs. Loesje Chandler, the choir director of the Indianapolis Liederkranz, who is in her 30th year as their director.

The weekend will begin on the evening of 17 April with a welcome reception for out of town visitors at the Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis.

On 18 April, the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indiana Convention Center, downtown Indianapolis After the concert, there will be a dance with music provided by the Original Alpine Express. There will also be a demonstration of German dancing provided by Die Fledermaeuschen dance group from the German American Club of Indianapolis.

Admission for the concert and dance is $20. Tickets may be purchased at the Heidelberg Café on Pendleton Pike or at Claus German Sausage and Meats on South Shelby Street or by contacting Loesje Chandler, 317:782-9216, or Dennis Gehlhausen, 317:716-2319.

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Celebrating 137 Years of Concerts

The Indianapolis Liederkranz Men’s Choir will hold their 137th anniversary concert 4 April in the Liederkranz clubhouse, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis.

Included in the program will be a guest appearance by the handbell choir of Centenary Christian Church. Dinner will be served prior to and immediately after the concert.

A dance will be held following the concert with music provided by the Original Alpine Express.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $3 for members and $7 for non-members. For more information and reservations, go online or call 317:889-6913, 317:782-9216 or 317:266-9816.

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Indianapolis Liederkranz' Cabaret Series

The next cabaret evening at the Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, stars Patrick Grant. His "Songs of My Homeland" will feature music from Ireland and Scotland.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 March, with food and drink available for purchase.

Tickets for the show, starting at 7:30 p.m., are $12. To purchase, call Mrs. Chandler, 317:782-9216.