Oelde, Germany
Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck is a cultural centre and museum of Westphalian literature set on a historic estate in Oelde. The ensemble of old farm buildings hosts readings, concerts, and literary events throughout the year. It is also home to the LiteraturBüro Westfalen, making it a key hub for literary life in the region.
Feminist linguist Luise F. Pusch shares her remarkable life story as a lesbian woman in a homophobic society and her journey building an academic career.
Erwin Grosche has spent 50 years blending absurdist humour with philosophy - his show mixes songs, wordplay and a warm eye for human foibles, and has earned him the Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis and Prix Pantheon.
Hermann Mensing reads excerpts from his novel "Das grüne Kleid" among the gardens at Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck. After the reading, guests can enjoy coffee and cake in the cultural café.
The ninth Nottbecker Sommernacht open-air concert in Oelde brings together symphony orchestra, choirs, and jazz ensembles from the Warendorf District School of Music for an evening of nature-themed music from Beethoven to Toto.
