Less than two weeks until Polka Fireworks!!! – Here's the Daily Band Schedule!!!
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Dawn Rosinski and Getaways by Dawn Announce a 30 Year Polka Cruise Reunion!!!
30 YEAR POLKA CRUISE REUNION!!! Who remembers the POLKA cruise 30 years ago?? Well I have put together a unbelievable cruise to have a 30th Reunion!!! Offers a FREE Drink package plus so much more!!! Who remembers the crazy cruise 30 years ago? Here are a few things you might…
Polonia Today has been updated for June 2015
Polonia Today at http://www.poloniatoday.com has been updated for June. We not only provide the results of Poland’s presidential election, but help you learn more about the new president, someone not well known among Polonians. Likewise, you may know the names Bartoszewski and Mazowiecki, but do not recall much about them. …
Bayway Polish Home to be torn down for Soccer and Softball Fields
IPA Polka Hall of Famer, John Demerski Passes
IPA Polka Hall of Famer, John Demerski was inducted into the Pioneer category in 2007 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?pid=175006042
The June edition of the Polish American Journal Is Out!
The June edition of the Polish American Journal is in the mail! Highlights of this month’s paper include: Many Reasons to Visit your Ancestral Homeland; An Interview with PAHA President Dr. Grazyna Kozaczka; A Portrait of Patriotism; and regular features like Sports, History, Genealogy, Polka News and more! http://www.polamjournal.com/
A Message From Ted Lange & Mollie B
Hello everyone! We hope you are well! Here are some updates from Ted and Mollie B: We’re writing you to let you know about our 2016 All Star Polka Cruise! It has been the trip of the year for those that have joined us in the past, and we hope…
Gilbert J. Ziemski | 2015 | Obituary
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Remembering local ‘polka legends’ in their heyday – Connecticut Twins Orchestra
Though almost forgotten today, two brothers from Bristol formed one of the great polka bands in America and each earned a spot in the International Polka Association’s Hall of Fame. Stanley and John (Stas and Jas) Przasnyski, performing under the name the Connecticut Twins Orchestra, put out 16 long-playing albums…
2015 will be the Final Fall Polka Festival at Seven Springs
ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR POLKA FIREWORKS IS JUNE 1, 2015!
ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR POLKA FIREWORKS IS JUNE 1, 2015! http://polkafireworks.com/ Polka Family (PA) Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (MA) Ray Jay & the Carousels (PA) Henny & the Versa J’s (PA) Knewz (NY) DynaBrass (MI) Buffalo Concertina All Stars (NY) Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze (IL) Box On (MI) John…
Florian Chmielewski Wins IPA 2014 Pioneer Award
The International Polka Association Board of Trustees is proud to announce the winner of the 2014 Pioneer Award, Florian Chmielewski of Sturgeon Lake, MN. Florian will be presented this prestigious award at the IPA Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 5 at the Millennium Hotel in…
Applications for Junior and Teen Miss USPA are due May 1st.
Applications for Junior and Teen Miss USPA are due May 1st. If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 17 years old and are interested in applying the applications can be found at http://www.uspapolka.com/uspapageant.htm
International Polka Association – The 2014 Hall of Fame and Music Awards Recipients Announced!!!
International Polka Association The results are in. The 2014 Hall of Fame and Music Awards are as follows: Hall of Fame Inductees: Mark Trzepacz Randy Koslosky Chester Budny – deceased Favorite Band: Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Mollie Busta Lange Favorite…
Cleveland Polka Association is bringing back Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection for 2016
The CPA would like to announce that we already have one dance planned for the 2016 season. We are very excited to bring to the bandstand Frankie Liszka and The Brass Connection on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at St. John Byzantine in Parma, Ohio. This will be the later 90’s…
Polonia Today Online has been updated for April
Friend, Polonia Today Online has been updated for April at http://www.poloniatoday.com . There is everything from Smolensk, Sports, a Degrading TV show, Sale of a famous Polonian Business, to the death of a Polka Hall of Famer … and much more. Commemoration of the 1791 Polish Constitution is just ahead…
"Polka Dreams @ Sea 2" Polka Cruise – PRESS RELEASE
John Gora's Poland Tour – May 28th to June 9th
Hello Friends. Time is running out so I hope you’ll decide to join me and Eddie Biegaj on a fantastic tour of Poland from May 28th to June 9th this year. We’ll fly directly via LOT Airlines to Poland and will visit: Malbork, Sopot, Gdansk, Gdynia, Poznan, Gniezno, Olsztyn, Wroclaw,…
Another article about the possibility of Eddie Blazonczyk's Polka Celebration becoming Illinois' official state polka.
A Grammy-winning polka is closer to becoming the official Illinois polka. Read More… Grammy Winning Polka Celebration!
Eddie Blazonczyk's Polka Celebration becoming Illinois' official state polka?
SPRINGFIELD — An award-winning polka song is a step closer to becoming the official state polka song of Illinois.…Read More… Grammy Winning Polka Celebration!
Final Ruling for Air Travel With Musical Instruments
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Polonia Today Updated for March
Friend, Polonia Today was updated last week, but it definitely is not too late to visit http://www.poloniatoday.com. There is still plenty to see that you will find nowhere else. This month’s material ranges from a controversy about Poland’s Oscar-winning film or a School of Wizardry that may be coming to…
"The Platinum Voice" of Polkas – Vocalist & Violinist Eddie Skinger Passes
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/norwichbulletin/obituary.aspx?n=Edmund-J-Skinger&pid=174439411 International Polka Music Hall of Fame Biography
Everybody’s Polka Dancing – Combine 6 polkas together and over 50 snippets from Youtube video’s & pretty soon, everybody looks like they’re polka dancing !
Lenny Gomulka's Official State Polka of Massachusetts to be featured on ABC Boston Channel TV-5 WCVB
Dyngus Day – Rotterdam, NY
Need Help to Save Wildwood Polish Fest!
Ted Lange and Powerbox Records Announce New Web Site!
Kenneth Machelski and The Buffalo Touch Announce 2015 Schedule
Kenneth Machelski – The Buffalo Touch “Celebrating 20 years of Makin Polka Happiness” 2015 Schedule Public Dates..(all dates,times.. subject to change…) March 22nd Sun.3-8pm Buffalo Irish Center Polish,Irish,Italian April 5th, Sun. Leonard Post 7:00 Easter Sunday w/Concertina AllStars April 6th, Mon.DyngusDay Polish Villa II 2-6 pm plus bands all day..…
The Polish American Citizens Club of Lyndhurst, NJ is looking for members!
New TV taping of Lets Polka. Sat 3/28 @ 1:00 Pm. – WSKG
Polonia Today has been updated for February
Friend, Polonia Today at http://www.poloniatoday.com has been updated for February. Poland has five Oscar nominations, restitution is being documented and Kaczynski supporters have answered the Supreme Court. Moreover, there’s interesting information about Lent, Pulaski, Polish Studies and Polish cuisine. As every month, the Polonia and Polka event listings will help…
The 4th Annual Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo
Hi! It’s time again to Party in Wisconsin Dells! The 4th Annual “Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo” takes place April 24, 25 & 26, 2015 at the beautiful Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965. Hours: Friday: 6pm -1am, Saturday: Noon – 1am, Sunday: Noon – 5pm. Adult Admission Friday $17, Saturday, $18 and…
ChmieBell Tours Bus Trip From Minnesota to Ocean Park Beach Polka Days
Flashback to Grammy Awards 1986
Move over Springsteen, Sting and Sade. Make way for Eddie Blazonczyk and Lenny Gomulka. Two of Chicago`s oom-pah-pah and push polka boys were whooping it up Thursday afternoon after each had albums nominated for this year`s Grammy Music Awards in the newly-created but long-awaited category of best polka recording. Read…
Cleveland Polka Association's 2015 Charity Golf Outing
German American Cultural Society of Rhone Island 2015 Dance Schedule
Dennis Polisky & Maestro's Men – January 2015 Newsletter
Polonia Today has been updated for January
Friends, Polonia Today has been updated for January. You can catch up at http://www.poloniatoday.com . There’s some very interesting info at the site. It ranges from Jaroslaw Kaczynski getting a slap from Poland’s highest courts to a look forward at the start of Lent with herring, to a “heartfelt” item…
It's Here!!! The IPA Festival of Bands and Warm-Up Dance
Saturday, January 17th, 2015 IPA Warm-Up Dance Polonia Banquets 4604 S Archer Ave Chicago, IL Musical Entertainment by Freeze Dried Sunday, January 18th, 2015 IPA Festival of Bands Glendora Banquets 10225 S Harlem Ave Chicago Ridge, IL Musical Entertainment by 8 great Chicago area polka bands! Music Company (12pm –…
IPA Members Can Renew Membership Online
Just a reminder to new IPA members or those wishing to renew their membership…You can now buy a membership or renew your membership on the IPA web site, using a credit card! http://www.ipapolkas.com/store/#!/IPA-Membership/c/9757298/offset=0&sort=normal
Polonia Today Online has been updated for December
Polonia Today Online at http://www.poloniatoday.com has been updated for December. This month is an exceptional package of interesting news, historical facts, holiday recipes and polka items. There is truly something for everyone. We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah … or whatever rocks your sleigh. T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert Editor-in-Chief…
Piatkowski Brothers' Father Passes Away
It is with great sorrow we announce that the father of Al, Rob, and Gary Piatkowski has passed away. http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?n=michael-stanley-piatkowski&pid=173462272&fhid=22216
Tickets are available for the 10th annual IPA Benefit Dance to be held on February 28 and March 1, 2015, in Ludlow, MA
Get your tickets now for the 10th annual IPA Benefit Dance to be held in Ludlow, MA February 28 and March 1. It’s guaranteed to be another sell out! See flyer for more information.
Durty Nelly's in Parma, OH Cancels All Polka Events
It has been reported that Durty Nelly’s has changed ownership, its name (Nice Shot Bar & Grill) and has cancelled all polka events that were scheduled to take place there in the coming months. The new owner has said he is no longer interested in hosting any polka events. He…
Happy Louie Comes Out Of Retirement To Sing A Song
The Albany Polish Community Center’s Annual Christmas Celebration!!!
The PCC’s Annual Christmas Celebration!!! Join us and have some fun listening and dancing to two bands … Tony’s Polka Band & The Figiel Brothers Let’s keep our Polish Traditions alive! Bring your children, grandchildren, all your family and friends! Enjoy the day with dinner, dancing and Christmas Carols as…
Polka Fireworks 2015 – Band Announcement
Polka Fireworks 2015 All the bands have been confirmed for the 2015 Polka Fireworks Festival! Polka Family rounds out a fabulous line-up for next year! http://polkafireworks.com/bands/ Polka Family (PA) Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (MA) Ray Jay & the Carousels (PA) Henny & the Versa J’s (PA) Knewz (NY) DynaBrass…
INFORMATION ON THE "MOLLIE B CHRISTMAS SPECIALS"
INFORMATION ON THE “MOLLIE B CHRISTMAS SPECIALS” – DVDs and TV airings The Mollie B Christmas Special was performed live in Branson, MO with a cast of 32 musicians, dancers, and singers. The fans who made the trip to Branson are calling this the “Best Christmas Special yet.” Wait no…
Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen CD's Available at CDBaby.com
Our music for Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen is now available through CD Baby – http://www.cdbaby.com/. If interested, click on the link and then search for Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen. All 8 of our CD’s are available through there, including our Gospel/Christmas CD. Thank you! Gary Brueggen http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/R2FyeSdzIFJpZGdlbGFuZCBEdXRjaG1lbg%3d%3d/0
