Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Video: Elton John reveals he’ll retire soon, orders guards away from his enthralled Leipzig audience

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Elton John's performance in Leipzig Sunday afternoon filled me with adrenaline: his snafu with the security guards, his announcement he'll retire soon, and of course his epic signature songs; thought I'd share it with you here in a little video, shot from my privileged spot right up against the stage.

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#MoviesOmU: English language and other foreign movies in the original in Leipzig, June 24-July 1

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Here's our regular listing of films being shown in English and other original languages (with labels such as OmU, OF and OV) at Leipzig cinemas for this movie week. The list includes the 3-D blockbuster Jurassic World, the music movie Whiplash, the romantic comedy The F-Word, the dramas Big Eyes and Woman in Gold, as

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Leipzig Events: HTWK students, friends and LeipGlo columnists show off their talents at KUK! Festival Friday

Carve out a spot in your busy calendars for Friday, June 26, 3-4 p.m. That's when three of our LeipGlo columnists - Stewart Tunnicliff, Maeshelle West-Davies, and Christijan Robert Broerse - will give a literature show full of surprises at Leipzig's first KUK! Festival. Organized by HTWK, the festival features an array of other attractions

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“Lost in Leipzig” with Dave Murphy

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Meet Dave Murphy, fellow Leipzig lover and founder of the English-language site Lost in Leipzig.

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Anna and the making of Poniatowski

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With lots of hard work, some "madness" and serendipity, a "little" help from her friends and a business loan, a very glocally connected young woman took a risky career turn and managed to open her own Polish restaurant in Leipzig, honoring an ancestor she didn't even know had been a head chef and the memory

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