AMELIA is a Hamburg jazz quartet that takes the pulse of a young, urban jazz scene with its own compositions. Together, the four musicians search for moments of beauty and melancholy and bring them to life in their music. Their sound is influenced by musical role models such as Aaron Parks, Bill Frisell and Ambrose [...]

Musical crime reading with Manfred C. Schmidt and Helmut Bengen For many years, Blomberg musician Helmut Bengen and crime writer Manfred C. Schmidt from Esens have successfully staged their entertaining events in the north-west of Germany. The audience is splendidly entertained with humorous, quirky action and great music. At this "criminal" event, the two artists [...]

Susanne Mischke was initially a waitress, actress and test subject for psycho-studies. In 2001, she was awarded the "Agathe" Women's Crime Prize by the city of Wiesbaden for her book "Wer nicht hören will, muss fühlen". She will be reading from Wehe, du irrst dich (Hannover-Krimis 14) at the Meppener Krimitage. A clean cut, sharp [...]

Sven Gerhardt works as a freelance author and has made it onto the children's book bestseller list with his adventures about the "haystack rascals". He lives with his family in Marburg. He will be presenting his children's crime novels about Mister Marple at the Crime Days. Where is Bruno the dachshund? - A hamster's life [...]

Marc Raabe built up a TV and media production company before deciding to become an author in 2021. Raabe's bestsellers are published in more than ten languages. His tools of the trade are cinematic storytelling, editing techniques, cliffhangers and psychology. In Meppen, Raabe will be reading from "Die Nacht" - Wenn Du erwachen, ist nichts [...]

Natasha Korsakova is an internationally renowned violinist and mystery writer. The five-language artist, who lives in the south of Switzerland, is a welcome guest at national and international music festivals and concert events. As an author, she is a regular guest at major literary festivals in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Her second crime novel [...]

On November 10, 2025, Kulturmanagement and the Meppen City Museum invite you to the second atmospheric folk evening at the Höltingmühle. Canadian singer/songwriter Tyson Ray Borsboom will enchant the audience with his unique blend of folk and alternative country. Tyson Ray Borsboom is more than just a musician - he is a master storyteller who [...]

Excavation trowel meets game board: Lovers of board game and card culture, you are cordially invited! Come along and play your way through history. Our games evening is all about archaeology, exciting discoveries and the adventure of history. It doesn't matter whether you are already experienced or simply curious. Together we will embark on a [...]