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09.09.05 - 11.09.05 :	Barbara Honigmann and Adam Zagajewski are awarded with the Spycher: Literaturpreis Leuk The winning writers receive the right to reside in a working apartment in Leuk or surroundings in the course of five years. Honigmann and Zagajewski enter the literary network opened by Thomas Hettche, Durs Grünbein, Lavinia Greenlaw, Michael Hofmann, Martin Mosebach, Daniel de Roulet, Felicitas Hoppe and Marcel Beyer. Additional Informations...

24.06.05 - 02.07.05 :	Humor 05 Leuk lacht this year the humour festival will happen in collaboration with the circus Harlekin. The different happenings will be open air or in the circus-tent, the parallel running trainings, workshops und podiumdiskussions will take place in Leuk-Stadt or in Leukerbad. the excact programm will follow, and is subject to changes

06.11.04 :	SAITUN EL AMAL Hoping for the olive branch A lyrical-musical evening with MARWAN ABADO and VIOLA RAHEB, Austria/Palestine Kinderdorf Leuk-Stadt at 7.30 pm Tickets: CHF 20.- (CHF 10.- for unemployed) In „SAITUN EL AMAL“ Viola Raheb and Marwan Abado use music, verse and poetry to give expression to the other face of Palestine. Palestine’s cultural wealth - characterized by hope & the longing for freedom and justice - should portray the human side of the country and demonstrate that, far from the clichés in the media, there is also vibrant, blooming life in the Near East. Contemporary Palestinian poetry as well as prose and songs form the central part of the programme. Additional Informations...

11.09.04 - 26.09.04 :	Art exhibition - OBJECTS BORN - NOT MADE Skulptures - new work Vernissage at the Peterskirche "Spritzuhüs" Saturday 11 th september 2004 at 6 p.m. - showing the work of Lou Schmidt opening hours Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m-7 p.m. Finissage: Sunday, 26th of september 11 a.m. with musical brunch

19.08.04 - 03.09.04 :	„A Night in Venice“, open-air operetta by Johann Strauss son (1825-1899). Venice’s St Markus Square on the castle grounds in Leuk. The performance of the open-air operetta is an integral part of a significant event organised to mark the completion of the renovation work. “A Night inVenice” is an inter-regional project entitled “Bridging the gap”. The idea is that 5 associations from the community of Leuk should realise this big project together with professional soloists and musicians from the Valais as well as other cantons, along with interested singers from the upper and lower Valais. As many as 250 people will participate in the production. “St Stephan” Choir and the Castle Leuk Foundation are responsible for the production. In total 10 performances will take place, with the premiere being held on Thursday 19th August 2004. Additional Informations...

04.06.04 - 13.06.04 :	humor festival 04 Leuk makes you laugh the first humor festital takes place at leuk in the mittle of the valley between june 4rd till the 13th the foundation schloss leuk presents the first bilingual humorfestival in switzerland. The well known artists Peach Weber and Rob Spence will perform and entertain old and young. As part of this touristic event we are holding a panel discussion on the subject of Lobbying in Swiss Tourism. Additional Informations...

31.10.03 :	vernissage ExVoto in Leuk starting at 8 pm, vernissage of the ExVoto exhibition at different places in Leuk-Stadt. prayer and thanksgiving-Art in the light of the modern times

05.09.03 :	" old & young " Lecture at the Spritzuhüs with Hannes Taugwalder and Laura Kronig starting at 8 pm at the "Spritzuhüs" near the castle in Leuk-Stadt

16.08.03 - 30.08.03 :	Art exhibition - AUFBRUCH Vernissage at the Peterskirche "Spritzuhüs" Saturday 16th august 2003 at 7 p.m. - showing the work of Inez Weibel Finissage: Saturday, 30th of august 3 to 5 p.m.

17.07.03 - 20.07.03 :	Mittelerde Fest 2003 in Leuk Mittelerde-Fest brings the guests into the world of Tolkien. Between the two castles and the big grassland "die Turmmatte " Hobbits, Elfs, Dwarfs, Orks and Sorcerers will have their home for 4 days. Between the 17th – 20th Juli 2003 the 3rd. festival takes place in Leuk. Additional Informations...

15.07.03 - 05.08.03 :	Wallis helps children from Tschernobyl again this year, children from Tschernobyl spend their holidays with us. The eight boys and their teacher Wasilji live in the parents-house of Gaston Oggier, our vice-president of the foundation. And again, we find a lot of solidarity with these children from Russia from our people of Leuk. Thank you !

03.07.03 :	Evening with writers On Thursday 3rd July the tourist office of Leuk invites writers and authors from the literature festival in Leukerbad to an author’s evening in the hall of the Bishop’s Castle. Those authors taking part in the literature festival meet for an informal gathering.

02.07.03 :	Spycher Literature Prize Leuk This year the award-giving of the Spycher:Literature prize-Leuk will take place on July 2nd at 8.00 pm in Leuk Castle. The winners are Martin Mosebach und Daniel de Roulet. Further details about the prize-winners and the award ceremony are given at the spycher homepage. Additional Informations...

20.06.03 :	Blue castle the foundation participates at the international day of refugies. The castle is lightened in a deep blue instead of the normal external lighting.

23.05.03 :	Vernissage and Art exhibition in the Rathaus Vernissage at the Rathaus Friday 23th May 2003 at 7.30 p.m. - showing the work of Leo Andenmatten painter of Leuk

03.05.03 :	Schlossmärt in Leuk-Stadt On May 3rd the annual “Schlossmärt“ market will take place. A variety of activities specifically for children make this the most child-friendly market in the valley. At Leuk Castle various puppet shows will be performed. We look forward to welcoming you.

13.03.03 :	Celebration of the beginning Thursday, 3:00pm celebration of the beginning of the work at the bishops castle. Program: Opening by the president of the city and vice-president of the foundation, Mr. Gaston Oggier ; speech by the president of the foundation, Mr. ex-national counciller Ernst Mühlemann ; music from the tower ; Placement of the messages for the year 3000 by representants of the youngsters of Leuk ; music ; message from the architect Mario Botta ; music ; final speech, national counciller Mr. Peter Jossen ; Apero about 5:00pm ;

08.02.03 :	the swiss, naturally Weg-Texte - lecture with Paul Nizon, Christine Pfammatter and Armin Senser at the theater-hall of the castle 08:00pm

31.10.02 :	The book release day - " Abusitz " Himbeer - Hulda : the book release takes place on Thursday Oktober 31th in the hall of the Bishop's Castle We will tell each other tales with Chease, Bread, Wine and Soft Drinks. The actress Isabelle Rechsteiner and Paul Rauber are reading from Himbeer Hulda. The Author Gottlieb Guntern will answer your questions about his new book. Additional Informations...

16.08.02 - 06.09.02 :	Exhibition "concrete poetry today - die lichtung" "die lichtung" This is the title of the exhibition that the foundation Schloss Leuk presents at the castle, showing Rolf Schroeters work. as well as the Movie of Eugen Gomringer Openings: Thu. Fri. 2:00 - 6:00 Uhr p.m. or on demand Additional Informations...

08.08.02 - 11.08.02 :	MITTELERDE-FEST 2002 The Lord of The Ring Fans in Leuk Additional Informations...

17.07.02 - 07.08.02 :	“Treehouses“ project with children Between the 17th July and the 7th of August six children with their guides from Tschernobyl, Russia will be invited by Leuk Castle Foundation to spend their holidays in Leuk. Together with native children different activities will promote the cultural exchange and give them a good holiday this summer.

04.07.02 :	Evening with writers On Thursday 4th July the tourist office of Leuk invites writers and authors from the literature festival in Leukerbad to an author’s evening in the hall of the Bishop’s Castle. Those authors taking part in the literature festival meet for an informal gathering.

03.07.02 :	SPYCHER : Literature prize Leuk This year the award-giving of the Spycher:Literature prize-Leuk will take place on 3rd July at 7.30pm in Leuk Castle. The prize-winners are Lavinia Greenlaw and Michael Hofmann

14.06.02 :	General meeting of donators The second general meeting of donators will take place on Friday 14th June at 7pm in the Theatersaal of the castle. The donators of the Leuk Castle Foundation will receive their own personal invitation with agenda and programme.

25.05.02 :	Fabrixx- opening party Opening of Fabrixx – the school children’s bar. The opening marks the first step to success for this project supported by both the work group for a child-friendly community and the Leuk Castle Foundation. “School children plan and create their own meeting place”.

24.05.02 :	The book release day of "Do you remember ?": the book of pictures published by Rotten Verlag takes place on Friday May 24th in the hall of the Bishop's Castle

24.05.02 - 14.06.02 :	Zwahlen exhibition of photos " Do you remember? ": This is the title of an exhibition of photographs presented by Leuk Castle Foundation at the castle. The pictures show everyday scenes from the first half of the last century. Relive and give "the good old days" a revival. Openings hours: Thurs. Fri. and. Sat. 4:00 - 7:00pm or on request

05.05.02 :	miniStrings in Leuk-Stadt On Sunday, May 5th at 11:15am the “miniStrings“ will give a concert. Paul Locher will conduct pupils from the Music School Oberwallis.

04.05.02 :	Schlossmärt in Leuk-Stadt On May 4th the annual “Schlossmärt“ market will take place. A variety of activities specifically for children make this the most child-friendly market in the valley. At Leuk Castle various puppet shows will be performed. We look forward to welcoming you.

20.04.02 :	The next "Bonzzaj-Night" with "Manufactur" and DJ's Studer TM and Giggs as well as special Guest probably "straightahead". Whos heart beat's for Jazz, Latino, Afrobeats and Drum 'n' Base, get the heat at Schloss Leuk... Additional Informations...

26.01.02 :	Carneval-Party The Carneval-Bigband "Schnägguschränzer" invites you to the big carneval-party in the hall of bishop's castle and in his surroundings. Probably, this will be the last big party before the start of the castles restaurations work.

17.11.01 :	second event at leuk castle bonzzaj presents on november 17th 2001 his second event Additional Informations...

20.10.01 - 03.11.01 :	Exhibition at Schloss Leuk Ausstellung Walliser Schule für Gestaltung der MPA Exposition de l'ecole cantonale d'art du valais des MPA

11.10.01 - 14.10.01 :	MITTELERDE-FEST 2001 The Lord of The Ring Fans in Leuk Additional Informations...

22.09.01 :	Roundtable ' to remember and forget ' Castle Leuk at 10.30 a.m. free entrance / only in german Participants : - Prof. Dr. Beatrix Mesmer, Historian Uni Bern - Dr. Hans von Werra, Nephew of Emma und Franz von Werra - Sophinette Becker, Psychoanalyst Uni Frankfurt - Werner Schweizer, director - Felix Schneider, cultur editor Radio DRS - Dr. Wilfried Meichtry, Historian

22.09.01 :	Pre first night of the documentary film Director: Werner Schweizer Script: Wilfried Meichtry, Martin Witz Presentations 6 p.m. und 8.30 p.m. Entrance-fee : Fr.- 8.- / Fr.- 4.- reservation under 027 / 473 44 24

07.09.01 - 10.09.01 :	folksongs on the Hauptplatz in Leuk-Stadt with Javier Hagen (tenor) and Andy Schnider (accordion). Start at 9:00pm on the main place in Leuk-Stadt (in case of bad weather in the bishop's castle). Old well known and thoughtful songs in gently irritating arrangements. Three sets of 30 minutes after each hour.

04.07.01 :	SPYCHER : Literature prize Leuk 19.30 p.m. Awarding of Literature prize to Hettche Thomas and Durs Grünbein on the occasion of the opening of the Int. Literature Festival in Leukerbad

15.06.01 :	Reading by the winners of the literature competition (that Charles Stünzi has initiated 9 years ago) takes place this year in the castle of Leuk.

19.05.01 - 20.05.01 :	Young philatelists competition

12.05.01 :	Annual meeting of the philatelists 10 am meeting Entente Vs/Ht-Léman

09.05.01 :	PRO PATRIA Stamp Vernissage

09.05.01 - 20.05.01 :	Stamp exhibition Entrance free

21.04.01 :	DJNIGHT the first DJNIGHT at Schloss Leuk

09.03.01 :	Bookvernissage Wilfried Meichtry " Du und ich - ewig eins" The story of the Werra's

02.03.01 :	Awarding of prize of the Raiffeisenkasse Oberwallis and Heimatschutz

02.02.01 :	Lecture and Bookvernissage " Gott in Leuk " von R. Kuonen

21.08.00 - 03.09.00 :	alpine stones a thirteen day mountain walk

19.08.00 - 21.10.00 :	Art exhibition in the castle Stone sculpturs by Richard Long

18.08.00 - 20.08.00 :	Summerevent 2000 Exhibition by Richard Long Performance with Christa de Carouge Lecture by Thomas Hürlimann Demonstration of the pre Project by Mario Botta