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Germany's "Novel of the Year 2024": this has been written by Martina Hefter, according to critics, with "Hey, good morning, how are you?" She received the "German Book Prize" for this in mid-October, awarded for the 20th time in 2024. With strong media attention and significant sales impact: by early December 2024, 150,000 copies had already been sold. Translation rights have been sold in eleven languages. 197 titles were submitted for the book prize. What it's about: the everyday life of a financially precarious writer couple in Leipzig. About the wife's care for her sick husband - and about con artists who are active on the internet, contacting lonely women worldwide and pretending to offer them love. Ultimately, they are only after their money. Which is where they mistakenly target the wrong writer... For the writer Daniel Kehlmann, Hefter's book was the most important novel of 2024: "There hasn't been a more deserving winner of the German Book Prize in a long time." (Süddeutsche Zeitung, 27.12.2024) Doors open: 19:00, Start: 20:00, Free seatingTicket price: Pre-sale 29.60 €, Box office 31.80 € incl. VAT and pre-sale fee Discounted admission: 2.00 € for students, pupils, and severely disabled persons upon presentation of an ID. One accompanying person for severely disabled persons (indicated by B in the ID) has free admission and does not require a separate ticket. Tickets / further information at: www.eifel-literatur-festival.de - Via the author pages of this homepage. Conveniently from home, around the clock. Delivery by post. Ticket phone Ticket Regional, Trier: 0651 9790777, Ticket Regional pre-sale outlets, online at www.ticket-regional.de, Info phone Festival, Bookstore Hildesheim Prüm: 06551 2489

THEATER BLOODThe BLOOD TRAIL investigators are faced with an extremely tricky criminal case that they must solve within a day's time!

Experience the lively past in our historic water mill Birgel! On selected days, the technology museum comes to life and takes you on a journey back in time to when mills, stationary engines, and steam engines set the pace for progress. Let the impressive variety of our fully functional machines inspire you: from the majestic steam engine from 1917, through the mechanical oil press that has been pressing fresh oil for over 130 years, to the three-story grain mill, which is the heart of the mill. Every detail tells a story of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and hard work. Prices: Adults 12 €, Children 3 – 14 years 7 €, Family ticket 30 €, plus programs: 25 € per person, 8 € single price Click here for online ticket booking Contact: Historical Water Mill Birgel, Mühlenstraße 1, 54587 Birgel | Phone: +49 6597 92820 | E-Mail: info@muehlebirgel.de

20 Years of Tour de Ahrtal – Anniversary Tour June 14, 2026: The car-free cycling pleasure for the whole family guarantees pure cycling enjoyment!

A mixed program is offered by the annual cycling campaign day on the former railway line between Jünkerath and Büllingen on Sunday, August 9, 20265. “Get on your bikes, ready, go,” is the motto of the event on the railway trail between Belgium and Germany. At 6 action points, a colorful gastronomy, information, and participation program will be provided.

The Oldtimer and Veteran IG e.V. invites you to the 32nd annual meeting in the crime town of Hillesheim. On the weekend of September 12-14, 2025, we expect several hundred cars, motorcycles, trucks (without trailers), tractors, and working machines at the livestock market in Hillesheim. Admission is free. Registration is desired. Along with food and drinks, a live band, organized excursions, and a parts market will provide a comprehensive program; for more information: www.oldtimer-hillesheim.de