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 Iron Butterfly 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 The Animals, 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- Meat Loaf 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.