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The image is a schedule of events from Germany and other German-speaking countries, taking place in the Greater Boston area during April and May 1969. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed:

Coming Events

March 27, 8:00 PM

• Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" (The Blue Flower in the Computer) by Dr. Hans Magnus Enzensberger. Sponsored by the Germanic Museum and Goethe Institute at Harvard University.
• Location: Germanic Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.

March 28 - April 19

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism. Sponsored by Basel-Geigy Chemical Corporation.
• Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge.

March 28 - April 30

• Exhibit: Textiles from Germany. Presented by Episcopal Theological School and German Center Boston.
• Location: Episcopal Theological School, 87 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge.

March 29 - April 27

• Exhibit: Oskar Kokoschka Retrospective.
• Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

April 1 - May 4

• Exhibit: German Expressionist Prints and Drawings.
• Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge.

April 1, 8:30 PM

• Film: "Abschied von Gestern" (Yesterday's Girl) by Alexander Kluge.
• Location: Hayden Hall, Boston University, Boston.

April 4, 8:30 PM

• Film: "Schonzeit fuer Füchse" (Close Season for Foxes) by Peter Schamoni.
• Location: Hayden Hall, Boston University, Boston.

April 8 - May 4

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism-Constructivism.
• Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge.

April 15, 8:00 PM

• Gallery Talk: Abstract Art Show.
• Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

From Germany and Other German-Speaking Countries (April - May 1969)

Library Hours

• Location: Library of the German Center, Boston.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed on German holidays.

TV Language Course

• Dates: Mondays, April 7 - May 12.
• Time: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
• Channel: WGBH-TV, Channel 2.

German Radio Hours

• Dates: Wednesdays, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturdays, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Station: WBUR-FM, 90.9 FM.

German Saturday School

• Location: Roxbury Latin School.
• Contact: German Center Boston.

In the Greater Boston Area

April 15 - May 23

• Exhibit: Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Karl Manthey.
• Location: Concourse Gallery of the State Street Bank, Boston.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

April 16, 8:00 PM

• Lecture: "Dunkelheit der deutschen Lyrik" by Bernhard Böschenstein.
• Location: German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.

April 18, 8:30 PM

• Recital: World-famous German pianist Rolf Schütte.
• Location: YWCA Lee Hall, Boston.
• Tickets: $1.50.

April 21, 8:30 PM

• Recital: German pianists Judit Mari and Helmut Hirsch.
• Location: German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.

April 22, 8:00 PM

• Lecture: "A World Divided: Two Germanys" by Henry Hatfield.
• Location: German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.

May 16, 7:00 PM

• Meeting: Annual meeting of the Goethe Society of New England.
• Location: German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.

May 26, 27, 28

• Opera: "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss.
• Location: Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge.
• Tickets: $3.50 - $7.50.

Additional Information

• German Center Boston: 170 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116.
• Contact: For additional copies, call German Center Boston at (617) 262-6050.

The schedule is subject to change, and members of the Goethe Society enjoy free admission to all events.

The image displays a schedule of events titled "FROM GERMANY AND OTHER GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES" for the period of April to May 1969, held in the Greater Boston Area. The events include lectures, film screenings, exhibits, a language course, radio programs, and a recital.

Schedule of Events:

1. Thursday, March 27, 8:00 P.M.

   • Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" by Helmut Schanze, presented by the Department of German at MIT, held at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street.

2. Through March 30

   • Exhibit: "Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism," at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open daily except Monday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Thursday until 8 P.M. Free admission.

3. Through March 30

   • Exhibit: "Modern Tapestries from Germany," at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

4. Through April 27

   • Exhibit: "Ludwig Kirchner Retrospective," at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open daily except Monday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Thursday until 8 P.M. Free admission.

5. Through May 4

   • Exhibit: "German Expressionist Prints and Drawings," at the Boston Public Library, Copley Square. Free.

6. Tuesday, April 1, 8:00 P.M.

   • Film: "Abschied von Gestern" by Alexander Kluge, presented by the Goethe House New York and the German Film Office, at the Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy Street. Admission: $1.00.

7. Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 P.M.

   • Lecture: "The Future of the German Language in Germany Today" by Peter Schamoni, sponsored by the Department of German at MIT, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street.

8. April 3 - May 31

   • Exhibit: "Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism - Constructivism," at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open daily except Monday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Thursday until 8 P.M. Free admission.

9. Saturday, April 12, 3:00 P.M.

   • Gallery Talk on the Abstract Art Show, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open to the public.

Library Hours:

• Open Monday through Thursday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Friday 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., closed on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

Language Course:

• German language course at the Goethe House, 170 Beacon Street, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 P.M., Friday 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Fees: $50 for the general public, $30 for members, $20 for students. Private tutoring available for $8.00 per half hour.

German Radio Hours:

• WGBH-FM, Sunday 5:00 P.M., "German Hour" featuring news, features, and music. Sunday 6:00 P.M., "German Review" with cultural programs.

German Saturday School:

• Offers German language instruction for children. For information, call Mrs. Walter F. W. Bolle at 728-7796.

Annual Meeting:

• Wednesday, May 14, 8:00 P.M., with a lecture on "The New German Theater" by Professor John M. Kennedy of Harvard University, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street.

Special Events:

• April 15 through May 23: Exhibit of Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Karl May, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street, open daily 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
• Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 P.M.: Lecture on "Die Dichtung des deutschen Exils" by Professor Bernhard Buchtmann, sponsored by the Department of German at MIT, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street.
• Sunday, May 11, 4:00 P.M.: Mime recital by German mime artist Samy Molcho, sponsored by the German Center, at the Sanders Theater, Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street. Admission: $2.50, $1.50, and $1.00.
• Saturday, April 26, 8:00 P.M.: Recital by pianist Alfred Brendel, sponsored by the Goethe Society, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street. Tickets: $3.50 to $7.00.
• September 26, 27, 28: German play "Die Ehen des Herrn Mississippi" by Peter Ustorf, at the German Center, 170 Beacon Street.

Additional Information:

• The German Center is a branch of the Goethe Institute, Munich, and is located at 170 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. For information, call (617) 262-6050. Open 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Parking is available at the 170 Beacon Street parking lot, $1.00 for two hours, $2.25 for each additional hour.

The image is a detailed schedule of events titled "From Germany and Other German-Speaking Countries," covering activities in the Greater Boston area from April to May 1969. Here's a detailed summary:

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, March 27, 8:00 P.M.

• Lecture (in German): "Die Blaue Blume im Computer – Literaturrecherchen mit Hilfe des Computers" by Helmut Schanze at the Goethe Society meeting, Harvard Faculty Club.

Thursday, March 29

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Closed Mondays.

Thursday, March 30

• Exhibit: Modern Tapestries from Germany at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Thursday, April 3

• Lecture & Film: "Zur Situation der modernen Kinder- und Jugendbuchliteratur in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland" by Dr. Hans Adolf Halbey, Goethe Institute, 100 Beacon Street, Cambridge. Free admission.

Thursday, April 4

• Exhibit: German Expressionist Prints and Drawings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Free admission.

Tuesday, April 1, 8:00 P.M.

• Film (in German): "Abschied von Gestern" by Alexander Kluge at the Brattle Theatre, sponsored by Delta Phi Alpha.

Tuesday, April 8, 8:30 P.M.

• Film (in German): "Schonzeit für Füchse" by Peter Schamoni, at Harvard University’s German Department.

Thursday, April 24

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism-Constructivism at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

April 15 through May 23

• Exhibit: Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Karl May at the Goethe Institute, 170 Beacon Street, Boston.

Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 P.M.

• Lecture (in German): "Die Dunkelheit des deutschen Lyrik im 20. Jahrhundert" by Bernhard Böschenstein, sponsored by the German Department of Wellesley College.

Friday, April 18, 8:30 P.M.

• MIME Recital: Featuring world-famous German pantomime Rolf Scharre at YWCA Lee Hall, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston.

Regular Events and Information:

• Library Hours: The library of the German Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
• Language Course: Weekly German language course "Cursus Täg," starting April 9, Wednesdays 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
• German Radio Hours: Every Sunday, 9:05 P.M. on WBUR-FM 90.9, featuring "German Radio Hour."
• German Saturday School: For children, held at the Regis College in Weston, information available at the Goethe Society.

Special Events:

• April 26, 8:00 P.M.: Annual Business meeting of the Goethe Society of New England at the German Center, Boston.
• September 27: Special event featuring "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" by Friedrich Dürrenmatt at the Brandeis University.
• October 8 & 9: "The Surrealist Ball" at Boston Music Hall.

Additional Information:

• The permanent office of the Goethe Society is located at 178 Beacon Street, Boston.
• For more information and additional copies of the schedule, call the German Center in Boston at (617) 262-6050.

The schedule is subject to change.

The image is a black-and-white flyer detailing a schedule of events titled "From Germany and Other German-Speaking Countries" taking place in the Greater Boston Area from April to May 1969.

Header:

• The flyer is titled "Schedule of Coming Events: From Germany and Other German-Speaking Countries (April - May 1969) in the Greater Boston Area."

Events:

1. Thursday, March 27, 8:00 PM:

   • Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" (in German) by Helmut Schanze, presented by the Goethe Institute.

2. Through March 29:

   • Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. For more info, contact UN 8-7600, Ext. 2358.

3. Through March 30:

   • Exhibit: Modern Tapestries from Germany, presented by the Episcopal Theological School and the German Center Boston. Location: 99 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Free admission.

4. Through April 27:

   • Exhibit: Ernst Kirchner Retrospective, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

5. Through May 4:

   • Exhibit: German Expressionist Prints and Drawings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Free admission.

6. Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 PM:

   • Film: "Abschied von Gestern" (Goodbye to Yesterday) by Alexander Kluge, presented by the Goethe Institute. Location: 685 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. Free and open to the public.

7. Tuesday, April 8, 8:30 PM:

   • Film: "Faux Fureur" by Peter Schamoni, presented by the Goethe Institute. Location: 685 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. Free and open to the public.

8. April 9 - May 3:

   • Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism - Constructivism, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

9. Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM:

   • Talk: Abstract Art Show, Harvard University. Museum is specially open for this lecture.

Library Hours:

• The German Center Library will be closed from June 15 through Labor Day. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

TV Course:

• WGBH-TV, Channel 2, Mondays at 11:00 AM: "German Today" with Professor Hans-Jürgen Tschirner.

German Radio Hours:

• WGBH-FM 89.7 MC, Boston, Saturdays 5 to 6 PM: "German Hour" presented by the Goethe Institute.

Language Course:

• WGBH-FM 90.9 MC, Sundays 5:30 to 6:00 PM: "German Today" presented by the Goethe Institute.

Recital:

• April 15 through May 22: Exhibit of Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Karl May, presented by the German Center Boston and the German American Bank.

Lectures and Recitals:

• April 16, 8:30 PM: Lecture on "Die Dunkelheit der deutschen Lyrik des 20. Jahrhunderts" by Bernhard Boeschstein, University of Zurich, presented by the Goethe Institute.
• April 22, 8:30 PM: MIME Recital with Rolf Scharre, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
• April 24, 8:30 PM: Lecture on "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" by Bernhard Boeschstein.
• May 14, 8:00 PM: Lecture on "A World Divided: Uwe Johnson's 'Jahrestage'" by Henry Hatfield, Harvard University.

Annual Meeting:

• Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM: Annual business meeting of the Goethe Society of New England.

Additional Information:

• The permanent office of the Goethe Society is located at 170 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. 02116.
• Annual membership fees are $5.00 for students, $10.00 for adults, and $15.00 for families.
• For further information, call (617) 262-6413.

Special Events:

• September 24, 8:30 PM: Lecture on "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" by Bernhard Boeschstein.
• October 8 and 9: The Stuttgart Ballet at Boston Music Hall. Tickets are $3.50-$7.50.

Postscript:

• The flyer requests that it be posted and provides a contact number for additional copies: (617) 262-6050.

Parking:

• Parking is available at the Common Parking Garage, 170 Beacon Street, Boston, with a fee of $1.00 for 2 hours, $2.25 for each additional hour.

The image is a schedule of events from April to May 1969 at the German Center Boston, which was located at 170 Beacon Street. Here is a detailed summary of the events listed:

Thursday, March 27, 8:00 PM:

• Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" by Helmut Schanze, a lecture on the computer's role in literature, held at the German Center Boston.

Through March 29:

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism by Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Contact for further information: UN 8-7600, Ext. 2358.

Through March 30:

• Exhibit: Modern Tapestries from Germany presented by Episcopal Theological School and German Center Boston at 79 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Free admission.

Through April 27:

• Exhibit: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Retrospective Exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Admission: $0.50. Members free.

Through May 4:

• Exhibit: German Expressionist Prints and Drawings at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Admission: $0.50. Members free.

Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 PM:

• Film: "Abschied von Gestern" by Alexander Kluge, presented by Delta Phi Alpha. At the German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street, Cambridge.

Tuesday, April 8, 8:30 PM:

• Film: "Peter Fuchs" by Peter Schamoni, presented by Delta Phi Alpha. At the German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street, Cambridge.

April 1 to May 3:

• Exhibit: Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism—Constructivism by Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission. Contact for further information: UN 8-7600, Ext. 2358.

Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM:

• Lecture: Talk on the Abstract Art Show (April 9 to May 31) at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Library Hours:

• Open from June 15th through Labor Day, and specific German holidays: April 4, 7, May 1, 19, June 5, July 4, and August 15. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TV Course:

• WGBH-TV, Channel 2, Mondays from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, presented by the Goethe Institute Munich.

German Radio Hours:

• WGBH-FM 90.7 mc, Saturdays 5 to 6:00 PM, "German Hour" sponsored by the Goethe Institute Munich.

German Saturday School:

• German language instruction for children. For further information, contact the German Center Boston.

April 15 through May 23:

• Exhibit: Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Kai May. Presented by the German Center Boston and the Goethe Society of New England.

April 18, 8:00 PM:

• Lecture: "Die Dunkelheit der deutschen Lyrik des 20. Jahrhunderts" by Bernhard Bossechenstein, Professor of German at the University of Zurich. Sponsored by the German Center Boston.

April 25, 8:00 PM:

• Mime Recital with world-famous German pantomime Rolf Scharre. Sponsored by the German Center Boston at YWCA Lee.

May 14, 8:00 PM:

• Lecture: "A World Divided" by Uwe Johnson, presented by Henry Harfield, Professor of German at Harvard University.

May 19, 7:00 PM:

• Annual business meeting of the Goethe Society of New England. At the German Center Boston.

Ongoing Events:

• German Saturday School at the German Center Boston.

Upcoming Special Events:

• September 24, 27, 28: Performances of "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" by Brecht and Weill.
• October 8 and 9: Performance of "Der Sturmer Ball" at Boston Music Hall.

Contact Information:

• The permanent office of the Goethe Society is at 170 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116. Tel: (617) 262-6413.
• For additional copies of the schedule, call: (617) 262-6050.

The image shows a schedule of events related to German culture and German-speaking countries in the Boston area for the month of April and May 1969. The events are organized by the German Center Boston.

Here's a detailed summary of the events listed:

Thursday, March 27, 8:00 PM:

• Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" (in German), presented by Helmut Schanze. It discusses literature and computers.

Through March 29:

• Exhibit: "Art of the 20th Century, I. Expressionism" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

Through March 30:

• Exhibit: "Modern Tapestries from Germany" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

Through April 2:

• Exhibit: "Kirchner Retrospective Exhibition" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

April 1, 8:00 PM:

• Film: "Abschied von Gestern" (in German) by Alexander Kluge, shown at the Venice Film Festival. Free admission.

April 8, 2:00 PM:

• Film: "Schönheit ist ein Verhängnis" (in German) by Peter Schamoni, part of the Venice Film Festival. Free admission.

April 8, 8:30 PM:

• Film: "Pschi! Pschi! Fuck!" (in German) by Peter Schamoni. Free admission.

April 12, 2:00 PM:

• Talk: "The Art of the Abstract Art Show" (April 9 - May 31) at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Through April 27:

• Exhibit: "German Expressionist Prints and Drawings" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

Through May:

• Exhibit: "Art of the 20th Century, II. Cubism - Constructivism" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

April 15 through May 22:

• Exhibit: "Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian artist Karl May" at the German Center, Boston.

April 18, 8:00 PM:

• TV Program: "Die Dunkelheit der deutschen Lyrik des 20. Jahrhunderts" by Bernhard Boeschschneiter at the German Center, Boston.

April 22, 8:30 PM:

• Mime Recital with Rolf Scharre.

April 24, 8:30 PM:

• Lecture: "The German Language and Music" by Helmut Hirschberger.

April 25, 8:00 PM:

• Lecture: "A World Divided" by Uwe Johnson (in English) at the German Center.

May 14, 7:00 PM:

• Annual Business Meeting of the Goethe Society of New England.

Through May:

• TV Program: "German Radio Hours" (various channels).

Saturday School:

• German language instruction for children, starting from April.

Additional Events:

• Various lectures and special events listed for September, October, and November, including talks on German literature and films.

The schedule also mentions the permanent office of the Goethe Society and the hours for the library at the German Center Boston. The events are generally open to the public, with some admission fees for special exhibitions. The German Center Boston is located at 170 Beacon Street, Boston.

The image shows a typed schedule titled "FROM GERMANY AND OTHER GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES (April - May 1969)" for events in the Greater Boston area. It lists various cultural activities including lectures, exhibits, films, theater performances, TV and radio hours, and a German Saturday school.

Key sections and details from the schedule include:

• Lecture: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" on March 27, 8:00 PM at German Center Boston.
• Exhibits: One on Expressionism at Busch-Reisinger Museum starting March 29, and another on Ernst Ludwig Kirchner through April 27.
• Films: Several listed, including "Abschied von Gestern" on May 4, a series of films in April, and a specific mention of "Twelve Eyes" screening on May 14.
• Library Hours for the German Center in Boston, open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• TV Language Course: German lessons on WGBH-TV Channel 2, Mondays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.
• German Radio Hours: Broadcasts on WGBH-FM 89.7 and WSBH-FM 90.9, including "German Hour" and the program "German."
• German Saturday School: Offers German language instruction in Boston.
• Theater and Music events, including performances at various Boston venues in April and May.
• Contact information for the Goethe Society in Boston, responsible for many of the events.

The layout is a single page with dense text printed on yellowed paper, likely a program or flyer referencing the German cultural offerings in Boston during April and May 1969. At the bottom, there is a note requesting to "PLEASE POST" the schedule for public information.

The image shows a paper document titled "FROM GERMANY IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA (April - May 1969)." It is a schedule of events for the German-speaking community and includes a range of cultural, educational, and social activities taking place in Boston. There are details of lectures, exhibitions, library hours, and language courses, keyed to different dates and venues.

On the left half of the document, there's a "SCHEDULE OF COMING EVENTS," listing various activities by date, starting with a lecture on Thursday, March 27, and ending with an art exhibit on Tuesday, April 29. The right half includes sections for "LIBRARY HOURS," "LANGUAGE COURSE," "GERMAN HOUR RADIO PROGRAMS," and a "SATURDAY SCHOOL" for children. There's a notice at the bottom indicating that the program is subject to change and providing contact information for additional copies.

The content of the document reflects community events from a historical time frame (April - May 1969) and seems intended to inform the German-speaking population in Boston about opportunities to engage in cultural experiences related to their heritage. Please note that the specific details of the events listed are historical and therefore not current.

The image depicts a printed schedule or flyer titled "FROM GERMANY AND OTHER GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES" in the Greater Boston Area for the period April - May 1969. The document is organized into a structured layout, listing various cultural, educational, and artistic events related to German culture and language. Below is a detailed description of the content:

Header and Title

• Title: "FROM GERMANY AND OTHER GERMAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES"
• Subtitle: "SCHEDULE OF COMING EVENTS"
• Location: "IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA"
• Timeframe: "April - May 1969"

Main Content

The schedule is divided into several sections, each detailing different types of events:

1. LIBRARY HOURS

• Description: Information about the library hours at the German Center Boston.
• Details:
  • Closed: Labor Day, June 19th.
  • Open: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Closed: On American holidays and the following German holidays: April 7 (Easter), May 1 (Labor Day), May 18 (Ascension), June 5 (Whit Monday), and June 11 (Whit Tuesday).

2. TV LANGUAGE COURSE

• Description: Information about a German language course broadcast on television.
• Details:
  • Channel: WGBH-TV, Channel 2, Mondays.
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Content: "WGBH-TV's 'German Course'" is produced by the Goethe Institute, Munich, and the Goethe Institute Boston.

3. GERMAN RADIO HOURS

• Description: Information about German-language radio programming.
• Details:
  • Stations:
    • WGBH-FM: 89.7 MHz, Boston. Saturdays, 5 to 6 p.m. "German Hour." Sponsored by the German Society of New England and the Goethe Society.
    • WBUR-FM: 90.9 MHz, Boston. Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. "German Hour." Sponsored by the Goethe Society.

4. GERMAN SATURDAY SCHOOL

• Description: Information about a German language school for children.
• Details:
  • Location: The Goethe Society of Boston School offers German language instruction for children.
  • Contact: Information: Tel. (617) 262-4414, Ext. 34.

5. Upcoming Events

The schedule lists various events by date, including:

Thursday, March 27, 8:00 P.M.

• Event: Lecture in German: "Die Blaue Blume im Computer" by Helmut Schanze from the Germanisches Institut der TH Aachen.
• Location: German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.
• Sponsors: Sponsored by the Goethe Society.

Through March 29

• Exhibit: "20th Century, I: Expressionism" at Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

Through March 30

• Exhibit: Modern Tapestries from Germany at Episcopal Theological School, Germantown Avenue, Boston. Free admission.

Through April 27

• Exhibit: "Eraste Ludwig Kirchner Retrospective Exhibition" at Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

Through May 4

• Exhibit: German Expressionist Prints and Drawings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 P.M.

• Film: "Abschied von Gestern" by Alexander Kluge, Venice Film Festival Silver Lion. Free and open to the public. At Hayden Hall, 683 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.

Tuesday, April 8, 8:30 P.M.

• Film: "Schonzeit für Fuches" by Peter Schamoni, Berlin Film Festival Silver Bear. Free and open to the public. At Hayden Hall, 683 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.

April 8 - May 31

• Exhibit: "20th Century, II: Cubism—Constructivism" at Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

Sunday, April 13, 3:00 P.M.

• Lecture: "The German Avant-Garde: An Art Show, 1909–1933" by Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Free admission.

6. Special Events

• Exhibit of Glass Paintings and Prints by German-Canadian Artist Karl May: April 15 through May 22 at the Concours Gallery of the State Street Bank, 225 Franklin Street, Boston. Open Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Lecture: "Die Dunkleheit der deutschen Lyrik" by Bernhard Giesen, University of Geneva, Switzerland. Sponsored by the Goethe Society. Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 P.M., German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.
• Recital: "Die Welt der deutschen Lyrik" by Rolf Schmeer, sponsored by the Goethe Society. Friday, April 18, 8:30 P.M., German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.
• MIME RECITAL: With Rolf Schmeer. Sponsored by the Goethe Society. Saturday, April 19, 8:30 P.M., German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.
• STAMPED ENVELOPE: Sent with self-addressed, stamped envelope to GCB, 170 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116.
• Recital: "Geschichten von Juliet Mari und Helmut Hinch-Dubler" by Schubert, Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, and Bizet. Sponsored by the Goethe Society of New England and the M.I.T. Humanities Department Music Section. Wednesday, May 14, 8:00 P.M., M.I.T. Student Center, Sala de Puerto Rico.
• LECTURE: "Two Views (in English) on 'A World Divided': Uwe Johanson’s Two Views by Harry Harfield." Sponsored by and held at the German Center Boston. Monday, May 19, 7:00 P.M., German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street.
• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: Of the Goethe Society of New England. Reception and social hour for members beginning at 8:00 P.M. At the German Center Boston, 170 Beacon Street, Boston. Thursday, May 22.
• FORTNIGHTLY SPECIAL EVENT: "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi," by Philipp Horz and Goethe’s "Die Aufruhr Die Wut des Philipp Horz." At Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge. Sponsored by the German Center Boston. October 8 and 9.
• THE GERMAN CENTER AT BOSTON: Music Hall. Tickets $3.50-$7.50.

7. Goethe Society of Boston Office

• Location: 170 Beacon Street, Boston.
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Annual Membership Fees:
  • Regular: $12.00
  • Annual: $25.00
• Sponsors: Sponsored by the Goethe Society.
• Note: Members enjoy free admission to all events.

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• Note: "Program is subject to change."
• Contact: For additional copies, call: German Center Boston (617) 262-6050.
• Please Post: A note at the bottom encourages readers to post the flyer.

Visual Layout

• The document is printed on a single sheet of paper, likely part of a brochure or program booklet.
• The text is organized into clear sections with headings in bold, making it easy to navigate.
• The design is simple and functional, typical of mid-20th-century promotional materials.

Overall Impression

The flyer serves as a comprehensive guide to cultural and educational events centered around German language, art, and culture in the Boston area during April–May 1969. It highlights lectures, exhibitions, films, music recitals, radio and TV programs, and school activities, emphasizing community engagement and cultural exchange. The inclusion of membership details and contact information suggests an effort to build and maintain a German cultural community in Boston.

The image appears to be a schedule of events from the German Center Boston for the months of April and May 1969. The schedule lists various lectures, exhibitions, film screenings, and other cultural events happening in the Greater Boston area. Some of the events include:

• Lectures on topics like German literature, art, and history
• Exhibitions of German art, including paintings, tapestries, and sculptures
• Film screenings of German films, including expressionist and abstract films
• Recitals featuring German music and opera
• A course on the German language

The schedule also provides details on the dates, times, locations, and admission fees for each event. The German Center Boston is located at 170 Beacon Street in Boston and offers memberships for free or discounted access to events.

The schedule aims to promote German culture and language in the Greater Boston area through a variety of cultural events and activities.