Science needs culture
In Adlershof there is a diverse cultural programme
It’s the “creative class” – a term coined by the US urban sociologist Richard Florida – on which the economic success of cities and regions primarily depends, particularly the extent to which it succeeds in attracting and retaining this creative class. According to Florida, these people cannot be lured using traditional settlement strategies or with tax privileges or bureaucratic efficiency measures. They pay more attention to the surroundings, to amenities and additional benefits. Ergo, science and economy need culture.
The wind channel becomes an airship. Apocalyptic sirens sing opera. The topic: visionaries. Sturdy shoes and warm clothes are required, because the hall isn’t heated. An American gives a dramatic reading about her life in East Berlin. The crowd laughs themselves silly over the breakneck madness of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, known in Germany as “Dick und Doof”. It’s a remarkable spectacle with live accompaniment by Stephan Graf von Bothmer on the grand piano. There are plays for young and old. The decision individuals make about where to work and life is influenced by many factors. Culture is one of the most important. Thanks to the countless creative spirits there, Adlershof has a lot of it to offer.
Adlershof con.vent. and many other organisers are putting together a diverse cultural programme, including readings with renowned authors, silent film concerts with DJs that recall the remarkable film history of the high-tech park, concerts, entertaining puppet theatre for every age group, festivals and sports events of every kind. The Science Slam, where speakers compete to give the best natural science presentation and the excited audience participates and votes for the winner while enjoying beer and bratwursts, is guaranteed to fill the auditorium every time. The Long Night of the Sciences in June attract thousands of visitors to Adlershof every year to gain insight into the future and take a peek behind the curtain of science, technology and media. Adlershof is fresh and vital, an attraction for guests from around the world. 22,000 people study and work here. It’s also become a top address as a place to live.
By Peter Trechow for Adlershof Special