Herzlich Willkommen beim
Germanic-American Institute!
Welcome to the Germanic-American Institute
We are a Minnesota non-profit whose mission is to foster appreciation and understanding of the culture, language, arts, and ongoing history of the German speaking peoples through public educational and cultural programs.
GAI auf einen Blick
We are:
- authorizer of the Twin Cities German Immersion School
- home to the St. Paul-Neuss Sister City Partnership
- a community dedicated to preserving our roots while looking to the
future by offering:
- a language school for adults and children
- Kinderstube German immersion preschool
- cultural programming throughout the year
- fun monthly membership gatherings
We invite you to come be part of our ever-growing community.
Winterfest mit Euro Dance Party
Saturday, January 28, 3pm-12am
Free and open to the public
The GAI and the St. Paul Winter Carnival are excited to offer a German twist to the “Coolest Celebration on Earth.” January is the perfect time to head outdoors for music, food, and a few beers (or Glühwein!) in Karneval spirit.
3-7pm Winterfest Tent Party:
Keep warm under
the tent or gather around the bonfire on the GAI grounds. Festivities
will include live music from Dale Dahmen and the Beats, authentic
German Karneval Narren, family-friendly activities, Glühwein, beer,
brats, and a variety of other German delicacies. All ages.
7pm-12am Euro Dance Party:
The party moves
into the Ratskeller for more music and dancing. DJ Ben will play retro
Europop and DJ MJB will spin electronic party music. 21+