When does the reading Just a Port? take place?

The reading takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Movement Theater at Haller Weg 38 in 33617 Bielefeld.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission costs 15 Euros per ticket.

What is Just a Port? about?

The book highlights the history of Bremerhaven between new beginnings and change. The focus is on entrepreneurs, artists, pioneers, and everyday heroines of the city.

Who is reading at the event?

The reading will be conducted by Dr. Marion Meier, the author born in Bremerhaven and has lived in Bielefeld for many years.

Marion Meier Tells Bremerhaven's History between Women, Port, and New Beginnings in Bielefeld

Name: Just a Port?
Start: 2026-10-02T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Movement-Theater

Bremerhaven between Port, Memory, and New Beginnings

When a city tells its history, not only buildings, dates, and economic developments come to the forefront, but also the people who have shaped its transformation. The reading Just a Port? brings the documentary-biographical work of Dr. Marion Meier to the stage at the Movement Theater Bielefeld on October 2, 2026.

A Literary Urban History with a Personal Perspective

Marion Meier's book Just a Port? Bremerhaven from the Beginning focuses on the history of Bremerhaven in the run-up to the 200th anniversary of the city in 2027. The focus is on women of the seaside city: entrepreneurs, artists, pioneers, and everyday heroines. Their life paths open up a view of a city that continually reinvents itself between maritime tradition, social change, and new future perspectives.

Women Whose Stories Write Urban History

The author combines historical facts with personal observations, creating a multifaceted panorama. Her essays lead from the origins of Bremerhaven to shaping developments, reaching a present where heritage and new beginnings remain closely intertwined. The reading makes visible how individual biographies shape the cultural identity of a city.

Literary Experience at the Movement Theater

The reading atmosphere at the Movement Theater provides space for a concentrated encounter with the author. The focus is on language, memory, and the question of what constitutes a city beyond its geographical function. Between port and horizon, a literary resonance space emerges, where the past, present, and future engage in conversation.

Marion Meier and Her Documentary Style

Dr. Marion Meier was born in Bremerhaven and has lived in Bielefeld for 50 years. As a freelance author, she writes documentary-biographical books that connect social responsibility, community, and personal life paths. Her style combines narrative clarity with cultural-historical attention and shines a light on voices that often receive too little space in classical city chronicles.

Conclusion: Experience Urban History Live

Visitors can expect an informative and atmospheric reading about Bremerhaven, its development, and the women who have shaped this development. Those who appreciate literary urban history, biographical storytelling, and regional cultural history will experience an evening of historical depth and personal closeness at the Movement Theater.