Culture & Leisure (Page 17)

Stuttgart is well known for its automobile industry, especially
Mercedes-Benz. People interested in taking a closer look at the “car
with the star” from Janis Joplin’s 1970 hit can visit the Mercedes-Benz
Museum in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Read More

For most people their sight is the sense most often used when eating dinner. But what happens if one can’t see the food?Read More

This year, the flu season is turning out to be a rather harsh one.Read More

It’s the start of a new year and you are determined to make this the
year that you stick to your resolution to lose those extra pounds. But
with so much information out there, where should you start? Read More

BEMS third-graders Kirsten Burchfield (from left), Sean Ingram, Maryann
Putnam and Tyler Farrar team up during lunch recess on Nov. 30 to build a
giant snowball.Read More

Nov. 16 — Skyfall (PG-13) 6 and 9 p.m.

Nov. 17 — Skyfall (PG-13) 4 p.m., Looper (R) 7 p.m.

Nov. 18 — Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 3 p.m., Skyfall (PG-13) 6 p.m.

Nov. 19 — Skyfall (PG-13) 6 p.m.  

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Nov. 2 — Chasing Mavericks (PG)
6 p.m.; Fun Size (TBD) 9 p.m.
Nov. 3 — Ice Age Continental Drift (PG); 4 p.m.; Fun Size (TBD) 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 — Chasing Mavericks (PG)
4 p.m.; Fun Size (TBD) 7 p.m.Read More

Many myths have circulated concerning the Celts and their way of life.
Some may think of them as a barbaric and “headhunting” horde. In
Stuttgart, visitors can find out the truth to the myths as well as
historic facts about the Celtic civilization, its vibrant culture and
identity during the “Der Welt der Kelten,” or “World of Celts,”
exhibition. The exhibition runs until Feb. 17, 2013 in downtown
Stuttgart. Read More

To truly explore Stuttgart, a visitor would need at least three days.
But what if they only have seven hours? If they are lucky enough to be
in Stuttgart Oct. 20, they can see almost everything that Stuttgart has
to offer culturally in seven hours during “Stuttgart Nacht,” or
Stuttgart Night. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, and
lasts until 2 a.m. Oct. 21. Read More

Sept. 21 — Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 6 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) 9 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) midnight  
Sept. 22 — Katy Perry: Part Of Me (PG) 4 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R)7 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 9 p.m.
Sept. 23 — Katy Perry: Part Of Me (PG) 2 p.m., Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) 4 p.m., Resident Evil: Retribution (R) 7 p.m.Read More

The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all
Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the
upcoming flu season. The vaccinations will be available at most
installations in October, but each medical facility will set its own
schedule for distribution.Read More

Sept. 7 — The Possession (PG-13) 6 p.m., Magic Mike (R) 9 p.m.
Sept. 8 — Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) 4 p.m., The Possession (PG-13) 7 p.m., Lawless (R) 10 p.m.  
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