Author: Editorial Team
Vienna Boys Choir and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
We are please to announce two noteworthy events with Austrian artists in the area: If you are interested in attending either event, use the links at the event pages above…..
Judith Ann Zohn (1934-2025)
Judith Ann Zohn, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, was born in Boston on February 27, 1934 and died peacefully in Lawrence on June 29, 2025. Hers was a life….
2025 Eurovision Song Contest goes to Austria
Austria has claimed its third Eurovision Song Contest victory, with 24-year-old singer JJ (Johannes Pietsch) winning the 2025 competition in Basel, Switzerland. His genre-blending track “Wasted Love” — a dramatic….
60th Anniversary of “The Sound of Music”
The legendary movie “The Sound of Music”, directed by Robert Wise, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. Released in 1965, the movie has become a beloved classic, telling the story….
200th Birthday of Johann Strauss, Jr.
The “Waltz King”, Johann Strauss Jr., would celebrate his 200th birthday in 2025. Born on October 25, 1825, in Vienna, Strauss became world-famous for his compositions that shaped the popular….
Michelle Doris Youell (1928-2025)
Michelle Doris Youell of Arlington MA passed away on March 27, 2025 peacefully at home. Michelle was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Pierrette MacGregor. She leaves behind her son,….
Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market Closing
A Heartfelt Farewell After 67 Wonderful Years It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Karl’s Sausage Kitchen after 67 unforgettable….
Dr. Josephine Maria Riss Fang (1922-2023)
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Josephine Riss Fang at home in Belmont peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 100. Her long and….
DR. A. GEORGE GOLS (1928-2021)
WAYLAND: Dr. A. George Gols, died on December 29, 2021 following a period of declining health. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on July 12, 1928 the son of….
DR. IOLANDA LOW (1927-2021)
Dr. Iolanda Einstein Low passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at age 94 in her Newton, MA, home of nearly 70 years. Dr. Low was born in Milan, Italy and….
Austro-American Association President, Traude Schieber-Acker, receives Das Silberne Ehrenzeichen from Austria
(The silver Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria) On the occasion of the Austrian National Holiday (Staatsfeiertag) A-AA event celebration on October 22, 2016, our Consul….
Brunhilde Fletcher-Koch (1934-2021)
The Austro-American Association is deeply sorry to announce that Bruni Fletcher-Koch has passed away on March 20, 2021. She was a very enjoyable and interesting member of the A-AA for….
Juliana Belscak (1937-2020)
The Board of Directors of the Austro-America Association is very saddened to relate that Juliana Belcsak passed away on December 1, 2020 in Rock Hill, SC after a long battle….
LOUISE HAUSER (1921-2020)
Dear Members and Friends, We are very saddened to relate that Louise Hauser, our cherished member for many years, passed away on December 3, 2020 at the age of 99,….