from Schwerin in the north to Neuschwanstein in Bavaria are bucket-list items for hosts of visitors and residents from abroad but this lesser-known combination of castle and museum does an admirable job of bringing history to life with an array of demonstrations and activities The medieval market on the castle grounds in mid-October originally sparked my family’s interest in Ronneburg But the museum was closed during the festival so I returned by myself for a walk through the castle exploring assorted rooms filled with furniture and other everyday items from the 16th to 19th centuries Guided tours are also available in English with advance coordination the museum offers in-depth courses and seminars allowing participants to reenact life in the Middle Ages and Renaissance through crafting bow-making and even cooking in the castle’s kitchen and bakehouse The classes range from two hours in length to about half a day And while the instruction is primarily in German museum staffers can facilitate English speakers for some course offerings if requested in advance Some of the oldest structures still standing are the tower keep and the well which is about 300 feet deep and estimated to be more than 750 years old Guests can pour a bucket of water down the well to hear the echo far below A climb of about 130 spiraling stone steps and steep wooden stairs took me up to the top of the tower with a 360-degree view of the castle grounds and surrounding towns The lookout platforms and stairs did feel a bit cramped at times with about 20 other visitors coming and going which ended up being the highlight of my visit After a brief presentation on the birds of prey and other wildlife in the area young visitors had the opportunity to don a large falconer’s glove and have the bird land on their arm Various other demonstrations take place on a rotational basis Ronneburg’s castle is one of only a few in Germany that have maintained their structure and design from the 1500s on according to the museum’s website and information displayed in the museum but historians suspect that an older stronghold may have existed there many years before cafe and beer garden on site offering visitors the opportunity to feast within the outer walls of the castle grounds With the museum’s impending winter break from the end of November to the beginning of March interested visitors have only a couple of more weeks to plan a visit or participate in a course 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed for winter break Nov 6 euros; family ticket (two adults and two kids) AMANA — When Marshalltown native Doug Cox left his nine-to-five to learn the food service industry he never imagined he would soon be operating the historic Ronneburg Restaurant in the Amana Colonies alongside his sister Cox left his job in the architecture field in 2017 for a position at the Cedar Rapids based Lion Bridge Brewing Company He knew he wanted something outside of an office and he knew he wanted to learn the restaurant industry so he could one day open his own establishment “I decided that I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life entirely in front of a computer and I wanted some kind of mixture of being part of a community and doing something physical,” Cox said While Cox’s original goal was to open a restaurant of his own that dream transformed into something else entirely he ended up meeting one of the previous owners of the Ronneburg Restaurant in Amana a restaurant that has been open under different ownership for 72 years Cox was introduced to the owners at the time After running the restaurant for 20 years or so the Cutlers were ready to start a new chapter in their lives and they were willing to teach Cox the many intricacies of the Ronneburg The opportunity was too good for Cox to pass up Cox began working for the Cutlers with the intention of buying the Ronneburg including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic he didn’t end up actually purchasing the restaurant until August 2021 The Ronneburg resides in a building that used to function as a community kitchen for the Amana Colonies and was built in 1860 Cox realized he couldn’t take it on alone and his brother-in-law Bryan Busch to see if they were interested in running it alongside him Liz said she was happy to go into business with her brother as they have worked together in the past and she ended up leaving her corporate job to become a co-owner of the restaurant in April were looking to get involved in something that we could do on our own,” Liz Busch said “It was definitely a want on both of our sides do something on our own and the fact that it deals with food and such a fun town is a bonus.” The siblings have had a great experience with the business thus far and they are glad to be working with the public once again after the pandemic put a damper on restaurant operations for a period of time Cox is thoroughly enjoying being away from the “rat race,” as he put it and is looking forward to running the Ronneburg Restaurant for the foreseeable future but the food industry is not without its challenges “Just like every other restaurant right now we are needing staff,” Liz Busch said “It’s definitely the world that we live in right now that it’s been a struggle to hire enough staff.” and he added that inflation also presented challenges for the restaurant as food prices have risen significantly “Our problem right now is not business at all quick getaway with gas prices being what they are but the business is — people want to eat out and people want to gather with their family and what-not it’s literally the flip side of just making sure you have enough staff to provide for the people who want to come in,” Cox said they are still making plans for the future Cox said they are contemplating remodeling the bar area so they can more easily host events or live music and they are keeping a list of other small projects to update the Ronneburg Restaurant to improve the customer experience When asked what made him take the plunge into the industry from his previous position in architecture Cox said he liked the restaurant atmosphere and the fact that he was surrounded by people who wanted to be there is that nothing is an emergency and your job is to make people’s day just a little bit better it can be stressful at times because your trying to get hot food to people in an efficient manner there it’s to make their day a little bit better through service through the experience and that kind of stuff so it’s being part of an environment that’s positive,” he said As Cox approaches his one-year ownership anniversary and Liz Busch settles in as a co-owner and the two siblings are excited for the future of the Ronneburg Editor’s Note: This is the sixth story in a series of nine honoring the 32 men from Grundy LLC | https://www.timesrepublican.com | 135 West Main Street POCATELLO – Idaho State University has named Debra Ronneburg interim dean of the College of Technology Ronneburg will assume the interim position in January after Scott Rasmussen retires from the University.  Ronneburg was named associate dean of the College of Technology in 2012 she was the director of Student Services in the College of Technology for 12 years Ronneburg has worked at Idaho State for more than 24 years with a majority of her career in student services “Debbie’s extraordinary service as associate dean for the last eight years has prepared her well to step into this role as interim dean,” Rasmussen said and pleasant personality make her an outstanding choice to continue to move the college forward until a new dean is selected.” Ronneburg is a past president of the Idaho Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers Association and has served on various statewide committees including Idaho’s Future II Committee to discuss statewide strategies to prevent summer melt among Idaho’s high school graduates She has served on the University’s NWCCU Standards and Core Theme Subcommittees for accreditation self-studies and reports and is a member of the University Assessment Review Committee Ronneburg is a 2016 graduate of the Idaho Career and Technical Education Leadership Institute.  Ronneburg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and plans to complete her Doctor of Educational Leadership in Higher Education Administration this year All three degrees were earned at Idaho State “Debbie is the right person to ensure continued success and excellence in our College of Technology,” said Laura Woodworth-Ney “Debbie’s student-centered approach is at the core of who she is and under her leadership the college will continue its role as an engine of opportunity for students and families.”  Ronneburg will serve as the interim dean until a permanent candidate has been hired a months-long process that will include a national search who has been serving as the College of Technology’s dean since 2011 College of TechnologyUniversity News the escape to nature is more than just a getaway—it’s a lifestyleLess than an hour from downtown Portland National Geographic Photographer Michael George finds surfing there are countless examples of Maine’s commitment to building cities in harmony with nature This interlacing of waterfalls and river sanctuaries with urban delights is one of many ways life here is designed to remind you to slow down and take a walk Less than 20 minutes from downtown Portland, I set out to experience three distinct beaches. Two Lights State Park has the classic cascading cliffside of rocks where ocean waves crash along the unique formations I do feel the need to write a quick PSA: despite the name the park harbors no lighthouses within its borders–its namesake lighthouses are located just down the road But what the park does offer are colorful tide pools and many benches hidden among its pathways to relax and take it all in As a Floridian with the irrational and entrenched belief that the ocean should be the temperature of bathwater I prefer to stay dry and watch the Atlantic smash against the rocks an inviting small town with classic houses right along the shore and a fly fisherman tells me this is a special spot to catch striped bass Regardless of how you like to enjoy the ocean after a half-mile it feels like I am hours from the city Large herons and other birds sit along the waterfront I climb over a few trees that fell after a recent storm It feels wild despite being steps from civilization Hiking by train tracks into a thick wooded area Local families are walking with their kids and dogs One charismatic pup with an endearing limp approaches me for a scratch though she shouldn’t drink from the falls.” I look down I hold back a joke about his fitting last name as we climb into our kayaks left the state for a while but eventually came home he guides day trips and multi-day excursions around the surrounding archipelago “There aren’t many places where you can explore thousands of islands Zack Anchors from Portland Paddle and Abby Johnston of the nonprofit kayak to Fort Gorges.Fort Gorges is a Civil War-era fort located on Hog Island Ledge it was rendered obsolete by advancing military technology before it could be used in battle Visitors to Portland Paddle can kayak to the fort and walk inside.Even with the tide and wind against us it doesn’t take long to arrive at Fort Gorges The architecture of the fort looms overhead Though nature has worked hard to take it back the nonprofit Friends of Fort Gorges is committed to preserving and invigorating the space with arts and culture They’ve hosted events like live opera singers and scavenger hunts and I marvel at the hand-carved granite slabs that were somehow transported out across the bay Maintaining this space for the public is a never-ending battle with the elements Storms wear away at the wharf and large tides shift the sand the Friends of Fort Gorges are committed and has grand visions to continue reimagining the fort for years to come Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park features white pine and hemlock forests, a salt marsh estuary, and rocky shorelines. Here, a family enjoys the view from the shore.Eager to learn more about the strength of the tides, I head to Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park a dynamic peninsula just southeast of Freeport or “Ranger Andy,” who has worked for the park service for 40 years and he takes out a few tools to harvest a clam Visitors at Wolfe's Neck can legally clam here without a license and water fills in the gaps between large slabs of rock pointing through a small break in the trees An osprey nest is perfectly positioned atop a withered tree an osprey chick pops its head above the edge of the nest “They’ve nested here as long as we have recorded history,” Andy observes I rave about how everywhere I’ve been is next door to neighborhoods and restaurants It’s like traveling through portals into the natural world I’ve worked here for decades for a reason: Mainers take care of each other Park Ranger"Ranger Andy" goes clamming at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park A baby osprey pops its head up in the nest A nesting pair of ospreys summers in the area each year.Mainers also take care of their land acting as careful stewards of the bountiful nature that surrounds them Experiencing this commitment so thoroughly I’ve grown a connection to these serene oases in a matter of days “You can’t be on vacation ALL the time.” Isn’t that the point of vacation fleeting: Magic found in a finite suspension of reality I spot two neighbors talking over a white picket fence laughing in the soon-to-be summer twilight These folks have found a way to make a state of mind usually found only on vacation a part of their everyday lives The speed limit increases from 30 to 45 to 60 My foot is hesitant to press the gas pedal down farther life in the fast lane is coming back too quickly but it’s even harder when you’re leaving Vacationland Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2025 National Geographic Partners Frankfurt—Global law firm Dentons has advised Bachl Group on the sale of its stone wool plant in Ronneburg (Thuringia) to the Irish building materials manufacturer Kingspan Group The takeover will allow Bachl to concentrate more on its core business Kingspan intends to use the acquisition to further expand its capacities and complete its range of insulation materials on the market The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price Bachl Group employs more than 3,000 people and in addition to its German production facilities also operates plants and trading subsidiaries in Austria The group focuses on insulation and plastics processing; the production of building materials building elements and precast concrete; building construction and civil engineering; road construction; and turnkey industrial and commercial construction A Dentons team led by partner Dr Volker Junghanns and counsel Hilke Schmitt advised the client on all aspects of the transaction Redefining possibilities. 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Amana Oktoberfest will take place Friday Here's a rundown of everything you should know ahead of the 2024 event: There is parking all throughout the Amana Colonies, but it is limited. It's important to note that parking is NOT allowed on Hwy 151 or 220th Trail. Attendees are encouraged to park at the Amana RV Park and take the free shuttle, courtesy of Amana Colonies Festivals and Express Midwest. The website says that the "shuttle will pick up passengers outside the gates on the south side of the Amana RV Park where ample free parking is available." The shuttle runs Friday from 10 a.m Shuttle stops in the Amana Colonies are located directly across the street from the Ox Yoke Inn and next to the Amana Furniture & Clock Shop If you're planning to head to the Festhalle Barn A one-day pass is $15 and a two-day pass is $20 You can purchase your tickets in advance HERE Directly outside of the Festhalle Barn is a giant tent where beer and food are available for purchase Inside of the barn there's a full schedule of live entertainment: And don't miss the Yodeling Contest on Friday at 6:30 p.m and the annual Brat Eating Contest on Saturday at 5 p.m the Official Keg Tapping Pre-Party & Parade will begin in the Museum Courtyard. Ticketholders will receive a complimentary beer from the first keg, a free brat and admission to the Festhalle Barn. There will also be beer from Millstream Brewing Co The parade to the Festhalle will begin at 2 p.m Tickets for this event are $20 and cannot be purchased in advance They will be available the day of the event at the Amana Heritage Museum beginning at 11 a.m Let's start with the Oktoberfest Parade on Saturday and travels through the village of Amana This year's theme is “Famous Frauen.” If you're looking for more live music, Millstream Brewing Co and Hotel Millwright will both be hosting big parties on their lawns with food There is plenty for kids to do at Oktoberfest Be sure to stop out for Kinderplatz at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center on Saturday from 11 a.m Other businesses in the Amana Colonies that will have specials and activities throughout the weekend include Ox Yoke Inn, Ackerman Winery, Bumble Books, the Amana Woolen Mill, Price Creek Event Center, Ronneburg Restaurant, and more. For a full schedule, check out the official Oktoberfest brochure HERE Looking for more October events in Eastern Iowa? Click HERE Iowa's oldest Oktoberfest celebration is coming up this weekend!\nRead More Iowa's oldest Oktoberfest celebration is coming up this weekend! Amana Oktoberfest will take place Friday There is parking all throughout the Amana Colonies, but it is limited. It's important to note that parking is NOT allowed on Hwy 151 or 220th Trail. Attendees are encouraged to park at the Amana RV Park and take the free shuttle, courtesy of Amana Colonies Festivals and Express Midwest. The website says that the "shuttle will pick up passengers outside the gates on the south side of the Amana RV Park You can purchase your tickets in advance HERE Other businesses in the Amana Colonies that will have specials and activities throughout the weekend include Ox Yoke Inn, Ackerman Winery, Bumble Books, the Amana Woolen Mill, Price Creek Event Center, Ronneburg Restaurant, and more. For a full schedule, check out the official Oktoberfest brochure HERE Looking for more October events in Eastern Iowa? Click HERE Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Although Easter Sunday remains more than a month away markets at which eggs and springtime décor take center stage are already beginning to pop up across Europe Such events offer not only the chance to acquire thoughtfully crafted items but also to explore what are oftentimes beautiful and historically significant settings Some particularly well-set markets take place in the following environs: Other monasteries that host Easter markets include Seligenstadt (March 8-9) Maulbronn (March 22-23) and the Dominikanerkloster in Frankfurt am Main (March 22-23) If you're on the hunt for a cozy place to grab dinner this winter, there's an cool place to check out over in Van Buren County! According to Cheapism, Iowa's coziest restaurant is a place called Bonaparte Retreat Bonaparte Retreat, located in SE Iowa at 713 1st Street in Bonaparte, is definitely one of Iowa's most unique restaurants. According to the Villages of Van Buren County website its home is a refurbished grist mill that was built all the way back in 1878 "When the Hendricks purchased the old gristmill Maintaining the building’s character was the goal. The 1878 structure is original and open ceiling showing the 2nd floor joists Except for new windows and slight modification to the porch the building’s exterior is the real thing The inside of Bonaparte Retreat is filled with antiques and collectibles And it's right on the Des Moines River the menu at Bonaparte Retreat is filled with comfort food and a variety of steaks and seafood options Lunch options include their famous pork tenderloin Bonaparte Retreat is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday through Saturday for dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can check out the official Facebook page HERE If you're on the hunt for a cozy place to grab dinner this winter, there's an cool place to check out over in Van Buren County!\nRead More If you're on the hunt for a cozy place to grab dinner this winter, there's an cool place to check out over in Van Buren County! According to Cheapism, Iowa's coziest restaurant is a place called Bonaparte Retreat Bonaparte Retreat, located in SE Iowa at 713 1st Street in Bonaparte, is definitely one of Iowa's most unique restaurants. According to the Villages of Van Buren County website The inside of Bonaparte Retreat is filled with antiques and collectibles, giving the restaurant a cozy, vintage vibe. And it's right on the Des Moines River, which makes for beautiful views, especially at sunset. As far as the food goes, the menu at Bonaparte Retreat is filled with comfort food. The lunch menu consists of appetizers, salads, and a variety of steaks and seafood options. Enjoy a New York strip, a ham steak, oysters, filet mignon, catfish fillets, shrimp, and more. Lunch options include their famous pork tenderloin, a chicken sandwich, a cheeseburger, BBQ beef, soup, salads, and fried veggies. Oh, and don't forget the pie for dessert! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brent D Smith (@brentdsmith1) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hey. It’s me, Robyn... 💛✌🏻 (@robynmeierotto) Bonaparte Retreat is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday through Saturday for dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can check out the official Facebook page HERE The Pipeline Arts Foundation has awarded over $100,000 to six new musicals for further development.  More than 250 shows completed the blind submission process and were read and listened to by 20 dedicated readers "These teams captivated us with their remarkable talent and originality," said Carin Wagner "Selecting winners from such a wealth of exceptional submissions was quite the challenge which is indicative of the creativity within our community." "We are incredibly honored to receive this award The award and the funds will go a long way in the development of our show." we will be able to create a studio album to debut some of the show's soulful score on a larger platform as well as partially fund a theatrical workshop that will allow elements of staging and choreography to be introduced to the show for the first time." Burkett said she is "so honored and humbled to be receiving this Pipeline Award Creating musicals is a very long and winding road.” Pipeline is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to moving musical theatre forward The company aims to expand its support in 2025 to amplify the diverse array of voices shaping the future of musical theatre.  Applications for the 2025 awards will open in late 2024. Click here for more information Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We’re now about midway through the period of time Christians observe as Lent there’s plenty to do to mark this time of year and the upcoming Easter holiday Easter markets: In contrast to the above-named egg exhibitions Germany’s Easter markets are more of a time for perusing spring handicrafts and décor in general Cities with markets of this type include Nuremberg (March 15-28 and March 30-April 1) and Wiesbaden (March 15-17; includes open shops on the Sunday) takes place in its downtown area March 16-17 and also includes open shops on the Sunday Burning of winter and summer day parades: Laetere Sunday (March 10) is celebrated in many communities of the historical Kurpfalz region of southwest Germany as a day to bid farewell to winter Heidelberg marks the day with its annual Sommertagszug a parade in which children carry sticks decorated with pretzels and ends with the burning of the effigy of a giant snowman in the garden of its cathedral Cooking a Thanksgiving meal is a big production If you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen Home / Food & Drink If you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen there are many restaurants ready to serve you a feast and a few area bars are serving free meals and it does not include churches hosting free Thanksgiving meals Family-style Thanksgiving meal for groups of eight or less with entrees served alongside refillable bowls of sides A variety of selections from the regular menu will be available alongside a turkey dinner $13.99 children ages 5 to 10 and $5.99 ages 1 to 4 Larger groups will be served the turkey and ham banquet with sides plus a beverage and pumpkin pie or ice cream $15.99 for children ages 5 to 10 and $6.99 ages 1 to 4 'Thanksgiving for Misfits” celebration with food $14 with a portion of proceeds going to the Freedom Foundation and customers asked to bring a can of food for donation to a local food pantry $15 kids ages 3 to 12 and free for 2 and under to noon for a 'Cousin Eddie Party,” featuring hors d'oeuvres and 12 ounce 4-packs of special release Cousin Eddie's Breakfast Ale to take home $12.99 children under 12 and children under 4 free at brunch only with live music from Daddy-O starting at 7 p.m $9.99 children 12 and under and free for children 4 and under with a complimentary glass of Champagne for guests over age 21 These two Riley's locations will be open 7 a.m The Boyson Road NE and Sylvia Avenue NE locations will be closed An Aa la carte menu also will be available A free Thanksgiving meal from noon to 8 p.m $14.95 children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under Non-alcoholic beverages included with buffet purchase but people may call for available buffet times and details Comments: (319) 398-8339; alison.gowans@thegazette.com The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved Interior minister Nancy Faeser promises ‘tough action’ to protect democracy as political assaults rise The German interior minister Nancy Faeser has vowed to fight a surge in violence against politicians after a German member of the European parliament had to be taken to hospital following an attack while he was campaigning for re-election. Matthias Ecke, 41, a member of Faeser’s Social Democrats (SPD), was hit and kicked by a group of four people while putting up posters in Dresden, capital of the eastern state of Saxony, police said. An SPD source said his injuries would require an operation. Shortly before, what appeared to be the same group attacked a 28-year-old campaigner for the Greens, who was also putting up posters, police said, although his injuries were not as serious. “The constitutional state must and will respond to this with tough action and further protective measures for the democratic forces in our country,” Faeser said in a statement, saying the attack on Ecke was also an “attack on democracy”. She vowed “tough action and further protective measures” in response to the attacks. Read moreEuropean parliament president Roberta Metsola was one of many European politicians to sympathise with Ecke saying in a post on X that she was “horrified by the vicious attack” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: “Democracy is threatened by this kind of act.” He told a congress of European socialist parties in Berlin that such attacks result from “the atmosphere created from pitting people against each other” “We must never accept such acts of violence … we must oppose it together.” said such aggression and attempts at intimidation recalled the darkest era of German history and the Maltese head of the European Parliament “The culprits must be brought to account,” Von der Leyen said on X the number of attacks on politicians of parties represented in parliament has doubled since 2019 according to government figures published in January Faeser said the verbal hostility of extremists and populists towards democratic politicians was partly responsible for the rise in violence The BfV domestic intelligence agency says far-right extremism is the biggest threat to German democracy A surge in support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) over the past year has taken it to second place in nationwide polls The AfD is particularly strong in the eastern states of Saxony Surveys suggest it will come first in regional elections in all three this September Greens party politicians face the most aggression Attacks on them have risen sevenfold since 2019 AfD politicians reported 478 attacks and the SPD 420 This article was amended on 5 May 2024 because the European parliament president Roberta Metsola Ram’s Head Theatrical Society launched its fourth (and final) show of the year: Neil Bartram and Brian Hill’s new musical “The Theory of Relativity” – which tells the story of a group of interconnected people searching for love Beginning with a crash course in physics and ending with more long-term lessons on the nature of love and loss the show chronicles the romantic lives of thirteen college-aged kids as they float in and out of relationships and struggle to find acceptance on the rocky path to adulthood In a refreshing break from the company’s more traditional production style the show is modestly staged; the blinding lights and blaring sounds of Memorial Auditorium are swapped out for the more intimate setting of Elliott Program Center where a few rows of chairs are all that separate audience members from the action Under the direction of Alexander Ronneburg ‘17 the show is executed with a gentle simplicity which suits the nature of its straight-forward narrative The entire ensemble is onstage for the duration of the performance perching on chairs and steps as they listen to each number to yellow as each person shares their story – projecting onto the audience a mood for every occasion Though the proximity of the space certainly lends itself to the prospect of forging poignant audience-performer connections many of the show’s peculiar staging choices ultimately prevent this aim from being realized Transitions from piece to piece lack the fluidity necessary to keep the narrative moving and – coupled with a lingering applause following each song – make aspects of the show feel stilted and drawn out and is used in ways which assist the emotional arc of the story but effectively ignore opportunities to incorporate more compelling imagery throughout While some numbers are brilliantly orchestrated given fresh life by the use of backup singers this use of space is often inconsistent – leaving other less active moments of the show feeling listless Such an effect is unfortunately amplified by the quality of the script itself transparently written by two middle-aged white men feels at best repetitive and at worst shamelessly pedantic detailing problems which – though often cute and witty – fail to arrive at any realization of depth The incorporation of scientific jargon into the score feels forced at certain points never failing to remind its viewers that we are the sum of heat and the inexorable trajectories of different vectors – all embarking on the same journey as we hurdle together through space there were several moments where I found myself longing to toss a wrench into such a flawless narrative The exception to this trend lies – as it so often does – in the story of Jenny, who meets her dismal fate working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen, becoming too overweight to find a happy ending of her own. Though the problematic effects of such blatant fat-shaming are partially dulled by the casting of a thin actress in the role the number sheds an ugly light on the rest of the performance – reminding us that while love can be quirky and unpredictable it is very much only worth putting on stage when it is manifested in bodies which conform to an oppressive politics of desirability the caliber of each performer is impressive A small band (led by Hugo Kitano ‘17) sits to the side of the main stage and a pianist – all of whom create a sound musical dynamic with the rest of the ensemble Justine DeSilva’s ‘16 performance as a high-strung woman attempting to overcome her acute germaphobia to win the girl of her dreams is heart-warming and believable down to the comically sincere glisten in her eyes as the describes the horror of imagining where her lover’s hands may have been sing a song entitled “Apples & Oranges,” in which their love for “oranges” emerges as a thinly veiled metaphor for homosexuality – an angle on the subject which is revitalizing in its ability to discuss queer romance without succumbing to a one-dimensional narrative of heartbreak and trauma Samantha Williams ‘17 and Clarissa Carter ‘19 are similarly dynamic – with powerful voices and engaging performances destined to occupy larger stages Also worth mentioning are the moving solo performances of Tess McCarthy ‘16 who nearly burst at the seams with the momentum of their talent Madelaine Bixler is a sophomore hailing from the Bay Area and queer politics until the sun goes down To send her lovely (or even not-so-lovely) messages (see if she cares) University Academics Campus Life Graduate Students Business & Technology Equity Project Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Screen Culture Music Reads Columnists Editorials Letters from the Editor Letters to the Editor Op-Eds Video Podcasts Cartoons Graphics Tech © 2025 THE STANFORD DAILY PUBLISHING CORPORATION Privacy Policy         Accessibility         Advertise Donate and support The Daily when you shop on Amazon Don't want to do any cooking this Thanksgiving Here are some of the Cedar Rapids area restaurants that have take & bake meals available or are open on November 23rd We will continue to add to this list as more information becomes available Don't want to do any cooking this Thanksgiving?\nRead More Looking for somewhere to eat with the family on Easter Sunday Here are some restaurants in and around the Corridor that will be open for Easter brunch on March 31st We will continue to update the list as more information becomes available Looking for somewhere to eat with the family on Easter Sunday?\nRead More Looking for somewhere to eat with the family on Easter Sunday? 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Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Home   News   Article A 400-YEAR-OLD village pub will be reopening its doors this month after calling last orders six years ago. The Lion in Tredington has undergone a major refurbishment and by mid-September it’s hoped that pints will be pulled once again from behind the Lion’s bar. Owner Fritz Ronneburg said the pub, which was known as the White Lion, had gone through a bit of a tumultuous time, often opening for a while and then closing again long before Covid shut down the nation last year. However, he said all that has now changed and the Lion will open with an upgraded bar and kitchen, newly decorated bed and breakfast bedrooms and a holiday cottage on site. Fritz and his wife, Kelly, will run the pub and already have plenty of experience – they own The Tavern at Broom. “I have worked for many years in hotels, restaurants and fine dining with Hand Picked Hotels and Warner Leisure Hotels,” said Fritz. “We are a husband-and-wife team and Kelly’s brother, Sam Roberts, will be chef at The Lion so it will be a family affair. “Our menus will change seasonally, and we will offer people a wide choice of food. You can have fine dining or a perfect cod and chips or top-quality burger.” He added: “People’s habits have changed because of lockdown and we’re offering fine dining, good quality accommodation and the chance to enjoy driving around the Cotswolds. “We’re very excited about opening The Lion and have got the menu ready for Christmas Day.” The business is also making the most of local supply chains with the kitchen’s fruit and vegetables coming from a farm “up the road” and fish delivered fresh from Birmingham Market. While most will have to wait for a few weeks before sampling the new-look pub, Fitz said some uninvited ‘guests’ have made their presence felt with some strange, unexplained happenings. Fritz said: “Both the Lion and Tavern date back to around 400-years-old and sometimes things happen like towels being found on the floor and lights being turned off - it’s just a bit funny when that happens.” One person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries while another was seriously injured More than 250 other people on board the ICE train were not injured but police called in busses to transport them from the scene of the accident The train crashed into the articulated lorry at a level crossing in the Hamburg district of Ronneburg The load was spread across the accident site The railway line between Hamburg-Harburg and Maschen in Lower Saxony was temporarily closed and other trains were being rerouted From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in