What makes a city livable? Not just beautiful places, good restaurants or many shopping opportunities. A city lives above all from what happens in it: from people, ideas, encounters – and from culture. Culture can change our view of the world. It can make us think, surprise, touch or simply be a lot of fun. It shows us new perspectives and allows us to see things through the eyes of others. Culture connects. During events, shared experiences and formative memories are created. People engage in conversation, learn new things and may even discover something they weren"t looking for before. Culture is therefore not a luxury. It is part of the life of a city. It is not elitist, but a basic need that should be accessible to everyone. More than that: Culture shapes our lives. ins Gespräch, lernt Neues kennen und entdeckt vielleicht sogar etwas, das man vorher gar nicht gesucht hat. Kultur ist deshalb kein Luxus. Sie gehört zum Leben einer Stadt. Sie ist nichts Elitäres, sondern ein Lebensmittel, das für alle da sein soll. Mehr noch: Kultur macht unser Leben aus.
Openness
A vibrant city needs places where different things come together. People with different ideas, interests, and backgrounds. Places where you can discuss, laugh, marvel, celebrate, or simply spend carefree hours.
Culture may surprise and may also be uncomfortable at times. It doesn"t have to please everyone. Because it is precisely where different opinions and perspectives meet that it becomes interesting.
Curiosity
What moves our society. What determines the pulse of the time? Artists often have a keen sense of what concerns people and what is socially relevant.
Everyone has their own taste. Perfect. Let"s still try something new. Let"s listen to a different music genre, discover a new genre, explore a niche. Let"s go to an event we"ve never heard of. Let"s leave familiar paths. Let"s be surprised and enriched.
Because he who knows much wants to know even more.
More than entertainment
The annual program of Stadtkultur includes around 40 events for young and old. Big names and rising stars are included, as well as unusual offers and new formats. This diversity is part of my cultural understanding. One thing is crucial to me: Quality.
I invite you to experience Stadtkultur for yourself. As an audience, but also as citizens who think, speak, and shape. Because a city lives from the people who carry its culture - and from the culture that carries its people.
My door is open. I look forward to seeing you!
Your Armin Berger
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