2011 - 51 Years Phoenix Club The Phoenix Your Quarterly Magazine for the Anaheim Event Center 4 - 2011 On Phoenix Club Like Oktoberfest?

You will LOVE Karneval! Bierstube Entertainment

Rudy de La Mor

Martin Gerschwitz

Always open to the Public! Your Anaheim Event Center 2012 Martin Gerschwitz Karneval for Dummies ith Karneval coming up and reigning Wsupreme from February to March, So, someone invited you to German Karneval and you have no idea what to expect? After all you are the Phoenix Club welcomes friends and customers at the New Bierstube with a not into Ferris wheels and thrilling rides? Well, German Karneval is not the American Carnival and it Menu of German and American special- is also not Mardi Gras. The festivities you may have seen in ties. Indulge in the Best of German and New Orleans drew their beginnings from Karneval in Ger- American Cuisine at the Phoenix Club many, but that’s about it for what they truly share. - always open to the public. September 2011 urDay new MenuDate andDrs ouropen EntertainmentTime Program inEvent the new Bierstube Performer Location Admission OMondaywith international4 Stars like Martin GerschwitzLABOR and DAY Rudy de la Mor Clubhouse closed So, what is German Karneval? areThursday just the beginning.8 We are working7:00pm on newJA, and Just excitingAccordions offers that Accordions Bierstube FREE you can find online on our Website: www.ThePhoenixClub.com. he current Keyboarder Karneval in Germany began in the 16th century to allow commoners to Friday 9 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members &T Boardwho of Directorsworked manyPavillion years withMembers Eric BurOnly- don and , who played with mock the monarchy and politicians without fear of retribution, but it Friday 16 6:00pm Oktoberfest BlueBirds Showband Festhalle/Park FREE hank you for being a friend or a member of our Club. We are look- and Lita Ford, will entertain you really took off in the 19th and 20th centuries. Therefore many “offi cial” ing forward to see you soon at our events or to host yours. TSaturday 17 6:00pm Oktoberfest BlueBirdsin the Showband Bierstube at Festhalle/Parkthe Phoenix ClubFREE on dif- Karneval costumes copy some of those old offi cial uniforms and dresses. Sunday 18 11:00am Official Oktoberfest Opening BlueBirdsferent Showband occasions asFesthalle/Park a Solo act. Don’tFREE miss For the board of Directors of the Phoenix Club, this amazing experience. Please check our HansFriday Holste, President23 6:00pm Jürgen Oktoberfest Picard, Vice-President ExpressWebsite Band www.ThePhoenixClub.comFesthalle/Park $5.00 for up- Karneval is nicknamed “The 5th Season” in Germany and starts on 11.11. at 11:11am and lasts until Ash Wednesday Saturday 24 6:00pm Oktoberfest Expresscoming Band performances.Festhalle/Park $5.00 (which is in February or March of the following year). Sunday 25 11:00am Oktoberfest Express Band Festhalle/Park $5.00 Friday 30 6:00pm Rudy Oktoberfest deExpress la Band MorFesthalle/Park $5.00 In Germany, the core time of the Karneval season are the two (2) weeks before Ash Wednesday. Some areas of e is an Entertainer whoOctober will keep 2011 you in “I didn’t think the kids would go for it, but I Germany will basically shut down during the last week before Ash Wednesday – where people will party for Hstiches from beginning to end of his show. still do it 34 years later. I’m Rudy de la Mor, 4-5 days in a row at street parties, bars, events, and in their homes. Day Date Drs openThe RudyTime de la Mor the gayEvent community knows thePerformer guy with the funnyLocation hats. It becameAdmission my Saturday 1 1:00pmbest is a Hollywood creation.Oktoberfest Thank the late Expresstrademark.” Band Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 2 11:00amMartha Raye who, after Oktoberfestcatching one of de la Express Band Festhalle/Park $5.00 On Rosenmontag (the Monday before Ash Wednesday) in the City of Köln (Cologne), over 1.5 million people Mor’s early sets, first told him that he had more of The Phoenix Club is proud to be able to will turn out to celebrate and to watch the 3 mile long Karneval parade. That same day, one could travel away Friday 7 6:00pma comedic voice than a Oktoberfestsinging voice. “What’s Expresspresent Band this amazingFesthalle/Park and unique performer$5.00 from Köln and fi nd other cities where 200,000 – 500,000 people have turned out for festivities in a particular Saturday 8 1:00pm more, she suggested thatOktoberfest I wear some of the Expressin our Band Bierstube. PleaseFesthalle/Park check our $5.00Website curtains my mother might have had and for upcoming performances, the next one city. The fact is Karneval is THE BIG EVENT during winter time in Germany. Sunday 9 11:00am change hats all nightOktoberfest long,” says de la Mor. Expressbeing BandDecember 17th,Festhalle/Park 2011. $5.00 JA, Just Accordions Thursday 13 7:00pm Accordions Bierstube FREE While there is no “true” recipe for Karneval, most cities have certain traditions that have come forward from Friday 14 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavillion Members Only the 16th century. However, many traditions can and do vary from city to city, town to town. They do though, Friday 14 6:00pm JA-JustOktoberfest Froschhaxn Accordions Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 share a few common attributes: YelpSaturday 15 1:00pmand Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 16 11:00am Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 Elferrat - the “committee of 11” are basically the organizers of the events. The Elferrat facebookFriday 21 6:00pm Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 wears distinctive uniforms and - especially important - ”funny” hats. Saturday 22 1:00pm Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 If youSunday review one23 of11:00am our Restaurants Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 Royalties - most areas have “royals” that reign over the city during the Karneval (BierstubeFriday or Loreley)28 6:00pm on Yelp, you will Oktoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 season. The most common is a Prince often accompanied by a receive a one time 10% discount on your Saturdaybill. A check-in29 1:00pmgets you 5% off. Halloween Hauntoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 princess. The royals are surrounded by MANY “supporters” A recommendationSunday 30 on11:00am Facebook also Family Hauntoberfest Froschhaxn Express Festhalle/Park $5.00 that have various functions (usually in a funny way)., e.g. there earns you a 10% discount. Just show November 2011 is a Prinzengarde (guard of the prince) - which may consist of the server your check-in or review and Day Date Drs open Time ust AccordionsEvent meet every secondPerformer Thursday of each monthLocation in theAdmission Bierstube (pretty) women - whose only task is to dance. receive the discount (only) in of the Phoenix Club, Your Anaheim Event Center. If you like the sound of Thursday 10 7:00pm J JA, Just Accordions Accordions Bierstube FREE our Restaurants. Accordions, this monthly event is definitely for you. Friday 11 7:00pm rankMembership and Renate Meeting entertainMembers you & Boardin the of DirectorsBiestube on Pavilliona weekly Members Only Show dance performances during the events - Some perfor- Friday 11 7:11pm Fbasis.Karnevals Every Opening Friday from 7:00 -Express 11:00 Bandpm and Sunday Ballroomfrom 4:00 $5.00 mances can be really artistic while others are just slapstick (i.e. men dressed as women). Thursday 24 9:00am 4:00pm - 9:00Thanksgiving pm they Brunchplay for your dancing pleasure. Ballroom $24.95 The performers are all amateurs, only performing during the season (but practicing all December 2011 year long!). Orden (medals) - every Karneval Club creates its own medal for each season. People dress up for Karneval events. The best comparison would be American Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Halloween. The big difference is that for Karneval people defi nitely dress up “funny”. Sunday 4 11:00am 5:00pm Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Bazaar Festhalle/Park FREE Thursday 8 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions Bierstube FREE Sunday 11 1:00pm 1:30pm Kinderweihnachtsfeier Childrens Christmas Party Ballroom FREE Fun - the fun is mostly created by the audience by dressing up, dancing - and usu- Wednesday 14 7:00pm Membership Meeting and Christmas Party Ballroom Members Only ally by a bit of drinking. However there are also more formal events where stand up Saturday 24 Christmas Eve Club House closed (amateur) comedians provide quite a show, making timely fun of local or state events Sunday 25 Christmas Club House closed or themselves. Common rules are often abandoned, e.g. kissing strangers and provocative clothing (for women) Saturday 31 6:00pm 7:00pm New Years Eve Gala Express Band Ballroom $75.00 / $85.00 is quite normal. continued on page 6 Phoenix Club Events 2012PhxEvents 12/2/11 Phoenix Club Events 2012 January 2012 August 2012 Day Date Drs open StartTime Event Performer Location Members & Guests Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Friday 6 7:00pm General Membership Meeting. Nomination of Board of Directors Pavilion Members Only Thursday 9 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Thursday 12 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube free Friday 10 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavilion Members Only Saturday 25 6:00pm 52th. Anniversary Gala T.B.A. Ballroom TBA Fri-Sat 13-14 GAMGA Karneval in Las Vegas Bluebirds Texas Station Las Vegas Saturday 21 6:11pm 7:11pm Karneval in Heaven & Hell Musikmeister D.J. Ballroom $ 5.00 Sunday 22 2:11pm 3:11pm Karneval-Prunksitzung Musikmeister D.J. Ballroom FREE September 2012 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Monday 3 LABOR DAY Clubhouse closed Feburary 2012 Thursday 13 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Friday 14 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavillion Members Only Thursday 9 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube free Friday 14 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park FREE Friday 10 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members and Board of Directors Pavilion Members Only Saturday 15 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park FREE Official Oktoberfest Opening Saturday 11 6:11pm 7:11pm Karneval auf der Reeperbahn Musikmeister D.J. Ballroom $5.00 Sunday 16 11:00am T.B.A. Festhalle/Park FREE Friday 21 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 12 12:30pm 1:11pm Kinderkarneval Musikmeister D.J. Ballroom FREE Saturday 22 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Saturday 18 6:11pm 7:11 PM Karneval in Paradies Musikmeister D.J. Ballroom $ 5.00 Sunday 23 11:00am Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Wednesday 22 6:00pm Aschermittwoch Heringsessen New Bierstube Friday 28 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Saturday 25 6:11pm 7:11pm Karneval Lumpenball Musikmeister D.J. Festhalle / Tent $5.00 Saturday 29 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 30 11:00am Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 March 2012 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission October 2012 Saturday 3 3:00pm 3:30pm Choir Concert Several Guest Choirs Ballroom T.B.C. Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Wednesday 3 T.B.A. Die Chorgemeinschaft BASF-Chor und MGV "Frohsinn" Hermersberg from Germany Ballroom T.B.A. Thursday 8 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube free Friday 5 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Friday 9 7:00pm Membership Meeting & Elections Members and Board of Directors Ballroom Members Only Saturday 6 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Saturday 24 6:00pm 7:00pm Bockbierfest T.B.C. Tent $5.00 Sunday 7 11:00am Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Thursday 11 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions Bierstube FREE April 2012 Friday 12 No Membership Meeting NO MEETING Friday 12 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Saturday 13 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 1 11:00am 5:00pm Easter Bazaar Park & Festhalle Park FREE Sunday 14 11:00am Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 8 10:00am to 4:00pm Easter Brunch Reservations at 714.563.4166 ext. 2 Ballroom $24.95 Friday 19 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Sunday 8 11:00am Ostereiersuchen Easter Egg Hunt Park FREE Saturday 20 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Thursday 12 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube free Sunday 21 11:00am Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Friday 13 7:00pm Membership Meeting Pavilion Members Only Friday 26 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Saturday 27 6:00pm Oktoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 May 2012 Sunday 28 11:00am Family Halloween Hauntoberfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $5.00 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Sunday 6 11:00am to 5:00pm DAV May- and Kinderfest T.B.A. Festhalle/Park $ 6.00 November 2012 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Friday 5 6:00pm Choir Concert MGV Dernbach from Germany Ballroom T.B.A. Thursday 8 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Thursday 10 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Friday 9 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavillion Members Only Friday 11 7:00pm Membership Meeting Pavilion Members Only Saturday 17 7:11pm Karnevals Opening T.B.A. Ballroom $5.00 Sunday 13 11:00am to 5:00pm Mothers Day Brunch Reservations at 714.563.4166 ext 2 Ballroom T.B.A Thursday 22 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Brunch Ballroom T.B.A. Monday 30 28 Memorial Day Club House closed December 2012 June 2012 Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission Sunday 2 11:00am 5:00pm Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Bazaar Festhalle/Park FREE Friday 8 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavilion Members Only Sunday 9 1:00pm 1:30pm Kinderweihnachtsfeier Childrens Christmas Party Ballroom FREE Saturday 9 6:00pm RockBeerFest Martin Gerschwitz & friends Festhalle/Park T.B.A. Wednesday 12 7:00pm Membership Meeting and Christmas Party Ballroom Members Only Thursday 14 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Thursday 6 7:00pm JA, Just Accordions Accordions New Bierstube FREE Sunday 17 11:00am to 5:00pm Fathers Day Brunch Ballroom T.B.A. Mon-Tues 24-25 Christmas Club House closed Monday 31 6:00pm 7:00pm New Years Eve Gala T.B.A. Ballroom T.B.A.

July 2012 Admission fees andAdmission event dates Fees are and subject Event todates change are subject without to notice, change for more info go to: Day Date Drs open Time Event Performer Location Admission www.ThePhoenixClub.comFor more info go to: www.thephoenixclub.com or call 714.563.4166 ext. 2 JA, Just Accordions Thursday 12 7:00pm Accordions Bierstube FREE Every Wednesday:Every 8:00pmThursday - "Big10:15pm Band" Dance dancing in inthe our Pavilion Ballroom with starting MusikMeister at 6:30pm D.J. Siegrun Friday 13 7:00pm Membership Meeting Members & Board of Directors Pavilion Members Only Every Thursday “Big Band” dancing in our Ballroom 6:30pm free dance lesson. Band starts at 7:30pm Saturday 28 6:00pm 7:00pm Hawaiian Show T.B.A. Ballroom T.B.A. Every Friday: 7:00 pm - 11:00pm “Gemütlicher Abend” Live Musik in the Bierstube (Pub) with Renate & Frank Sunday 29 11:00am 6:00pm Tag der Donauschwaben German American Brass Band Festhalle/Park T.B.A. Every Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00pm “Gemütlicher Abend” Live Musik in the Bierstube (Pub) with Renate & Frank www.ThePhoenixClub.com German Karneval in America Your Anaheim Event Center with the special offers - Get your Deals now! People need fun and relaxation. You had four weeks to clean up the Christmas tree, three weeks to recycle the bottles of the New Year’s eve party - now what? Always open Go to German Karneval! What can you expect? to the Public! ven though the Phoenix German Karneval in America follows more or less the rules and tradition of the “original” Karneval. There will be EClub is really a Club with members, all our Phoenix a program and there will usually be dancing. It will be a mixture of German Oktoberfest songs and other “normal” Club facilities are open to ballroom dance music. If you expect a rave party, this is the wrong place. the Public! We call it the Anaheim Event Center, The events will usually have a theme and you are strongly encouraged to because we are offering dress to the theme - no limits set. You want to show off - and you can. This the perfect space for your way you can also go after one of the prizes in the costume contest! The Event. program will have a series of formal steps, like marching in of the Elferrat and the royalties, greetings of guests and giving medals to honorees. But nything from Corporate AEvents to Quinceañeras, this is mixed with jokes and dance performances that often even involve the Banquets and Weddings will audience. Don’t expect Circue de Soleil, but dances with a good beat, some be more fun when celebrat- slapstick, and unusual dresses will certainly entertain you. ed at our Anaheim Event Center. And we have spe- The important part is you, the friends you bring, and perhaps a designated cial offers for you. We just driver! Everything will be over by the next morning, and often you won’t started our Lunch specials leave until then. The evening, costumes, dancing and drinks, are meant to celebrate and enjoy the craziness and in the Bierstube to offer you freedom of that night. You are certainly encouraged to dance - even if you can’t (you won’t be alone!) – Enjoy, great food for a low price and a 20 minutes guarantee this is Karneval!!! of being served, so you get back to work on time.

e also offer a full range Anaheim Karnevalsgesellschaft The Perfect Space for Wof event planning op- tions for Businesses, Private Parties and Wedding Recep- Helau-Alaaf... Your Quinceañera! tions. We can customize our services to meet your needs based on the type For ideas and our specialist’s of event you are planning for 50 to 700 and even up advice on how to celebrate your to 3,000 guests when using the Garden area. We of- special Quinceañera at the fer Corporate banquets for breakfast, lunch and dinner Anaheim Event Center in meetings, seminars, award events, holiday parties, and the Phoenix Club, please call concert facilities. our Banquet Department: ur unique facilities are Oalso the ideal venue for private parties for birth- 714.563.4161 days and anniversary cele- brations, class and military reunions, bridal and baby showers, fund-raisers, asso- ciation meetings and fash- ion shows.

e offer special WQuinceañera pack- ages. We are also happy to For more information and event dates visit us online: www.AnaheimKG.com assist couples with planning Hablamos their unforgettable wed- For the German American Mardi Gras Association go to: www.GAMGA.org dings and receptions at the and for the Phoenix Club visit: www.ThePhoenixClub.com Design: www.AHAMG.com Quinceañera! Anaheim Event Center. Fast Lunch for $8.95 in Anaheim with 20 Minutes-Guarantee ou want to eat a great lunch, but you only have little time to spare during your lunch hour. The YBierstube at the Anaheim Event Center offers great specials with the guarantee that you will have your lunch within 20 minutes after you order, or it is free. For only $8.95 you can choose from deli- cious German, European and American Specialties. Our $8.95 Lunch Specials are being served in the Bierstube from Tuesday to Friday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Our $ 8.95 Lunch Specials Tuesday to Friday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Sausage Plate Choice of Bratwurst, Polish, Knackwurst or Wieners. Side Choices: Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Potato Salad, Home Fries, Mashed Potatoes, French Fries. French Dip Oven roast prime rib sliced, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese. Au jus, and served with French fries. Schnitzel Sandwich Choice of pork or chicken, served with French fries Roasted Chicken Breast Salad Spring mix salad, diced tomatoes, red onions, bacon and marinated chicken breast, choice of dressing. South of the Border Chicken Quesadilla Marinated chicken, melted jack and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, served with rice, guacamole and fresh salsa Prices and Specials are subject to change without prior notice Happy Hour Enjoy Happy Hour Tuesday - Thursday 3pm - 8pm Bitburger Our Happy Hour Open To The Public! $5.50 deals: Köstritzer Sliders Mini Burgers The Phoenix Club is located at: Spaten $4 or Curry Sausage 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue or Chicken Strips Anaheim, California 92806 Just five minutes away from Phone: (714) 563-4166 Bud Light & four different freeways: From Just five minutes away from four Well Drinks $3.50the 57/Pitcher freeway, exit $12at Ball different freeways: From the 57 Road, drive east to Phoenix freeway, exit at Ball Road, drive No Discounts duringClub HappyDrive. Turn Hour!right, pass the east to Phoenix Club Drive. Turn auto dealers and turn right on right, pass the auto dealers and Sanderson Avenue. turn right on Sanderson Avenue. www.ThePhoenixClub.com