Posted 2/15/2021
New CD from "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
On the Polka Jammer Network
Friday, February 5th
Time 8-11 PM ET (7-10 CT)
Celebrate with Dennis and the guys on
Posted 12/13/2020
Prayers Needed for Ron Urbanczyk
Musician from Buffalo, co-founder & co-leader of the "The New Direction" Polka Band
He was put on a ventilator and placed on dialysis due to Covid-19.
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Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day
President Donald J. Trump
&
Nebraska Legislature
Posted 10/2/2020
Congratulations to:
**Walter (Li'l Wally) Jagielio
for being inducteed into the
World Concertina Congress-- 2020 Hall of Fame
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Congratulations to:
The IPA- International Polka Association
for a Successful 2020 Virtual Convention
A beautiful Polka/Polish Mass
by Father Dennis A. Bogusz & The Kosmix
Father Bogusz has a Polish Polka Show called "Echoes of Poland"
heard on WEDO 810 AM & 93.3 FM.
Sat. 3-4pm & Sun. 4-5pm in the Pittsburgh & parts of the tristate area
And Congratulation to:
The IPA Polka Hall of Fame Inductees
and to all the IPA Polka Music Awards Winners
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Robin & Geri invite you to listen to
New series on FaceBook "Live"
titled "Polkas After Dark"
Saturdays 10PM-12AM ET
"Chatroom" open & Everyone is Welcome
After much consideration we have made the decision to postpone the
2020 Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest for this year.
With all the uncertainty with what may and may not be allowed and
for everyone's safety we felt it best to postpone to August 10th - 14th 2021.
We hope to see you all soon and look forward to
seeing you all August 10th - 14th 2021 in Frankenmuth.
Happy 4th of July, stay safe and God's Blessings,
Mark, Val, Tyler and Zac Janson
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Posted 6/29/2020
Congratulations to Emma Bogdon
(daughter of Sandy & Chris Bogdon)
for receiving the Prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award!!!
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can attain
and fewer than 6% of all eligible girls achieve it.
Check out what requirements Emma had to do to earn this prestigious award:
Click Here-Gold Award Requirements
Emma's Project is explained below:
Taken from the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Facebook Page--"Once Emma realized that polka music, a piece of her Polish heritage, would fade into history if young people were not introduced to it, she developed her own polka radio show to promote the music and the culture to youth. Additionally, she held dance lessons for local elementary school students. Emma's radio show, "Polka Lovin Girl", airs on Monday evenings on the Polka Jammer Network."
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Posted 6/28/2020
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:
*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer
*J.R. Celski-3 time Olympic medalist speed skater
*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer
*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher
The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020
47th Annual Induction Banquet
Thursday, June 18, 2020
American Polish Cultural Center
For more information: Click Here
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Posted 6/6/2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Polish Connection Band (WI) Garage LIVE Performance
@ 2pm (CDT)
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Posted 6/6/2020
Virtual Polish Fest NY
June 13-14, 2020
Randy Koslosky of The KOSMIX Polka Band, Duke Basketball
legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and much more...
For more information: Click Here
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A Touching Beautiful song:
Lord Bless Our World Waltz Lyrics Written & Sung by Lenny Gomulka
Music Written by Les Kapuscinski's for his song "Forever I Promise You Love Waltz"
recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD
"My Polish Roots & Beyond"
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2020 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:
*A. J. Pierzynski- World Series Champion catcer
*J.R. Celski-3 time Olympic medalist speed skater
*Bronko Nagurski- NFL Hall of Famer
*Mike Krukow- All Star Pitcher
The Am-Pol Eagle 3/12/2020
47th Annual Induction Banquet
Thursday, June 18, 2020
American Polish Cultural Center
For more information: Click Here
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A Touching Beautiful song:
Lord Bless Our World Waltz Lyrics Written & Sung by Lenny Gomulka
Music Written by Les Kapuscinski's for his song "Forever I Promise You Love Waltz"
recorded by John Gora & Gorale on the CD
"My Polish Roots & Beyond"
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Time 7 PM ET (6 PM CT/5 PM MT/ 4 PM PT)
TGIF Friday hosts Mark & Cherie Trzepacz along with Joe Zalewski
To Listen to the Polka Jammer Network
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Posted 10/18/19
Feast Day: October 22th
Presidential Proclamation on General Pulaski's Memorial Day
President Donald J. Trump
&
Nebraska Legislature
Mom loved her Polish Heritage attending many events around the country.
She enjoyed visiting with many of you.
She always considered you her special Polka Family.
Thank you for your Thoughts and Prayers.
Thank you/Dziekuje,
Erika Piotrowski with Andrea Stepanski
Euro Pilgrimage Tours
(231)720-8378
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The KOSMIX have finished the video of
“Everything’s Better at the Beach.
It can be seen at The Kosmix Band website
or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltimSN-pasI
Thanks,
Randy Koslosky
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Sunday July 7, 2019
Watch “To Tell the Truth” Game Show on ABC -TV at 9 pm Central (10pm Eastern).
IPA Polka Hall of Famer & 18 time Grammy Award Winner-
Jimmy Sturr will be on.
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National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2019 Class of Inductees: Congratulations to:
Mark Grudzielanek Former All-Star baseball infielder
Allison “AJ” Mleczko gold-medal winning hockey player Allison “AJ” Mleczko
Mike McCoy Notre Dame All-American and Green Bay Packers defensive tackle
Arlene Limas gold medal-winning martial artist Arlene Limas
And the recipient of the (NPASHF) organization’s newly-originated
Tony Kubek Media Award Goes to:
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN
Named after Tony Kubek a former New York Yankees shortstop (1957-1965)
47th Annual Induction Banquet
Thursday, June 20, 2019
American Polish Cultural Center
For more information: Click Here
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HA-LO Enterprises
Presents the 4th Annual MJF Polkas for Parkinson's
Research Fundraiser Dance
Saturday, August 3, 2019
2-6pm
"Polka Capital of New England" Pulaski Park
40 Belchertown St. Three Rivers, MA
Back by Popular Demand
"Box On" (Rick, Alicia Vinecki & Family)
The Polkas for Parkinson's Dance will again raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Polka Music Hall of Fame Musician Happy Louie is battling Parkinson's along with many others. We need a cure. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. The dance will be held rain or shine.
Cash Kitchen/Cash Bar/Raffles/50/50 Raffles
Advance Tickets: $20 per person At the Door: $22 per person
Children 14 & under Free when accompanied by a parent
For Advance tickets contact Ernie @ 413-592-0367 or Cathie @ 413-283-9315
🎵😊🎷🎺🎻
Click on website below for more information
Posted 5/2/19
Happy Louie & Julcia will be celebrating their 61st Wedding Anniversary
Friday, May 3, 2019
Congratulations!!! Wow 61 years!!!
Happy Anniversary!!! Sto Lat!!!
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Mollie B with the Jim Busta Band & Squeezebox
Dance Time 1-5pm
Come and enjoy the day in Mollie's beautiful Norwegian hometown.
Optional dance lessons will be provided, starting at 11:30.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Contact Karen to order tickets or for more information, 507-450-1373.
Enjoy the 24x36 wooden dance floor.
Spring Grove Fest Building
110 N Division Ave
Spring Grove, Minnesota
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Prayers are powerful ~ please continue!
Here is the most recent update on Dan Gury from his son,
Matt:
Heart rate has been low so a pace maker was put in yesterday and it went well.
The doctors are now happy with his heart rate. Aphasia is what is giving him trouble
with speaking and finding the right words to say. However, he had speech therapy today,
and the therapist was impressed at how well he was doing since the first time she saw him.
Right hand and foot are making slight improvements everyday. He slowly rotated his right wrist
and can lift his right leg about 6 inches currently. We're hoping that he
will be transferred to rehab tomorrow.
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Please continue praying for Dan Gury.
This update is from this evening, from his son,
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~PRAYERS PLEASE~
Great musician, leader of Dan Gury & The Dyna Dukes, and an all around great guy,
Dan Gury, needs your immediate prayers.
Please include his wife Carol, son Matt, and their family, in your thoughts and prayers, as well.
This is from Matt last night:
It makes me very sad to post news like this, but my dad, Dan Gury, suffered a severe stroke last night
December 19th. He is going through ct scans to monitor his brain swelling and we're all praying
for the best that surgery is not required. Please keep our
dad in your thoughts and prayers.
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"Czerw's Kielbasy: Heart, soul and lots of smoke"
See the video on Fox Business
Neat Story!!!
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Time for a change at Polish New Castle Radio.
Due to the lack of Financial Support.
PNCR will only be streaming Polka Music on the weekends!
Effective this Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10pm- PNCR will sign off.
PNCR will not be available during the week.
Then, on Friday, Oct 19 at Noon, PNCR will sign back on with
non-stop Polkas through Sunday at 10pm.
For more information on PNCR- Click Here
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The International Polka Association Releases
Historic Recording
Polkamotion Returns to Rehoboth Beach in 2018!
Polkamotion by the Ocean, the fantastic four-day polka festival held at the beautiful ocean-front town of Rehoboth Beach, DE, returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!
Marking its 13th
year in Rehoboth Beach and 38th year overall, the festival features
some of the nation’s top polka bands.
The lineup includes host band:
*The Boys (MD), featuring Polka
Hall of Famers Frankie Liszka and Mike Matousek,
*The Polka Country Musicians
(CT), featuring Polka Hall of Famer Wally Dombrowski,
*The Knewz (NY),
featuring multiple USPA Favorite Male Vocalist award-winner, Andy Bojczuk,
*Polka Hall of Famer Jimmy Weber and The Sounds (NJ) making their only
reunion appearance of the year,
*The Beat (NJ), featuring the signature
songs of Mike Costa,
*The Eddie Forman Orchestra (MA), featuring Polka
Hall of Famer Eddie Forman celebrating his 50th anniversary in the
polka business,
*The Nu-Tones (PA), featuring nine-time USPA Favorite
Female Vocalist award-winner Stacey Morris,
*Old School (OH), featuring
top polka musicians and their incomparable honky-style sound, and
*Melody Sounds III (MD), featuring guest Polka Hall of Famers Fred Bulinski and Freddy K, and other polka stars.
Throughout the
festival in the hall, authentic homemade Polish food (pierogi, golabki, fresh
and smoked kielbasa, etc.) will be available for sale, along with
reasonably-priced beverages served at the full bar. Other activities include the annual
Polkamotion Open, a fun-filled “best ball” golf tournament for players of all
skill levels (newbies are welcome) that takes place on Tuesday at the Rookery
North Golf Course in nearby Milford, DE.
On Wednesday night, the music kicks off in the hall with the $5
Polkamotion Welcome Party from 7 pm – 11 pm.
For the first time, live polka music will be featured at the Band Stand
at the end of Rehoboth Avenue (near the boardwalk and beach) on Friday from 11
am – 2 pm. Stop by to enjoy the sounds
of many of the polka stars who will be featured in the hall. On Thursday night, the doors open in the hall
at 5 pm with music and dancing from 6 pm until midnight. Admission is only $16. Doors open at 4 pm on Friday and Saturday,
with music from 5 pm – 12:30 am each night.
Admission is only $18. As always,
kids under 16 are free! Save with the
three-day ticket package for $50.
Advance tickets are recommended.
For more details, band schedules, ticket information, lodging packages,
and more, visit www.polkamotion.com or
contact Mike Matousek at (410) 729-9697 or mike@polkamotion.com. If you’ve got the notion, to polka by the
ocean, pack your lotion, and come on down to Polkamotion!
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PCM LIVE AND JAM II RAFFLE!
For those attending the USPA Convention this weekend,
the PCM will be holding a raffle with a chance of winning the following:
An autographed copy of the PCM's soon to be released recording, "Live-...And Jam II"
A collage poster of "Polka Country Musicians Live and Jam II ~ 2017" (See pictures on this post.).
Raffle tickets are $1 each and will be available throughout the entire weekend of the USPA Convention & Festival. See Maryrose or Wally to participate in the raffle for your chance to win!
We'll be drawing 5 winning tickets for autographed copies of "Live-...And Jam II" and 2 winning tickets for the collage poster of "Polka Country Musicians Live and Jam II ~ 2017".
Buy as many tickets as you'd like! Winners will be announced on
Sunday night, May 27, during the PCM's sets.
The 5 winners of the CDs need not be present to win.
The 2 winners of the collage posters MUST be present to win.
See you all this weekend at the USPA Convention!
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Proud to be Polish?
Join us for the Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk and show your colors!
Polish Independence 10K Run/Walk (Bieg Stulecia) is a race commemorating
the 100th anniversary of Poland’s resurgence as a sovereign country on November 11th, 1918.
The Chicago race is a part of bigger endeavor that includes 100 races
held around Poland and abroad on the same date.
WPNA- Click Here for the Registration
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The Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO)
"THE WAY IT WAS"
scheduled to be released in the late Spring
Featured vocalists are
Eddie Biegaj, Eddie Zavaski, & Polka Paul
Instrumentalists are
Jim Turek, Greg Dolecki, June Ingram, Eddie Zavaski,
Dave Goclowski, Rich Pavasaris, & Jim Sajkowicz
The CD features 22 songs – 17 Polkas, 2 Obereks, 1 Waltz,
1 Modern, and 1 Latin
To receive your copy, please call
or text 860-910-5447 with your name and mailing address,
and your CD will be mailed out to you as soon as we get them back from production
Producer – Jimmy K
Graphic Design – Michelle Eron
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Trod Nossel Studios, Wallingford, CT
Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Justin A. Watson
Additional Engineering by Caitlyn Thomas
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Posted 1/26/18
Posted 2/1/18
44th Annual Polka Fireworks
Seven Springs- PA
Wednesday, July 4th thru Sunday, July 8th, 2018
**Lenny Gomulka's Chicago Push **Box On **Polka Family
**John Gora & Gorale **The Boys **Eddie Forman & EFO
**The Beat **The DynaBrass
**Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze **Polka Method
**Henny & The Versa J's **The Nu-Tones
And Many More
For more information: Click Here
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Posted 1/20/18
40th Annual- Pulaski Polka Days!!!
Pulaski, WI
July 19 – 22, 2018
Band Lineup:
**Polkatown Sounds Reunion **The DynaBrass **Box On
**Michael Costa & The BEAT **Doctor Kielbasa **Polish Connection
**DynaVersaStickToneAires **Polka Country Musicians
**Stephanie America’s Polka Sweetheart **Nathan’s Oldtime Band
**Polka Family And Much More............
For more information: Click Here
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The fantastic four-day polka festival at the beautiful oceanfront town of Rehoboth Beach, DE returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!
Featuring The Exciting Polka Sounds of:
(bands subject to change)
In The Hall, Also Enjoy:
Other Attractions Include:
And Everything Is Within Easy Walking Distance!
Visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at mike@polkamotion.com or
(410) 729-9697 for more details! Advance tickets are recommended.
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Posted 1/20/18
The IPA recognized Father Norb for his
efforts in promoting Polka Music.
Father Norb received The I.P.A. 2018 Joe Jozwiak Award
(January 14, 2018)
Congratulations to Father Norb
Most deserving individual
Thank You Father Norb!!
Video of Father Norb receiving the award: Click Here
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Posted 1/12/18
Jack Black Performed "Everybody Polka"
on the Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
Thursday, January 11, 2018
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Posted 1/06/18
Are you Proud of your Heritage?
2 Must Read Articles from the Polish American Journal (Jan. 2018)
Editorial Click Here--"Act Now, Before It is Too Late"
&
Click Here--"FREE IS IS GOOD, BUT"
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Posted 12/14/17
Lenny Gomulka for Christmas
Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push have an all-new Interactive website & store easily accessible from your Smart phone, PC or any device. Credit cards & checks are accepted Visit them at www.chicagopush.com
Lenny Gomulka CDs are all in stock and they are shipping FREE the same day well in time for Christmas. Featured are 3 Christmas CDs including “The Gift of Music”, “Push-Style Christmas” and “A Very Merry Christmas.” All CDs include shipping. Shop today on your Smart Phone or any device. Get your Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push CD’s today with FREE shipping available only at www.chicagopush.com
Merry Christmas from Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push!
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Posted 11/20/17
The "Tatra Mountains Cultural Foundation"
will be in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago
on Thanksgiving Day!!!
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Posted 11/5/17
Christmas is around the corner:
Amber, Polish Art Center, Polka CD's, Polish Pottery, and etc.
Cooking and Baking for Christmas:
Wigilia: Oplatek, Pickled Herring, Pierogi, Kolaczki, Chrusciki, Makowiecz, and much More...
Start now so you are ready for the Christmas Season.
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Posted 10/24/17
Posted 10/19/17
Feast Day: October 22th
Posted 10/18/17
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Queen of Poland
Pray for us!!
PolkaMotion Returns in 2018!
The fantastic four-day polka festival at the beautiful oceanfront town of Rehoboth Beach, DE returns to the newly-renovated Convention Center from September 12 – 15, 2018!
Featuring The Exciting Polka Sounds of:
(bands subject to change)
In The Hall, Also Enjoy:
Other Attractions Include:
And Everything Is Within Easy Walking Distance!
Visit www.polkamotion.com or contact Mike Matousek at mike@polkamotion.com or
(410) 729-9697 for more details! Advance tickets are recommended.
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Posted 7/9/17
Ocean Beach Band Line Up for 2018
June 20-23, 2018
Polka Country Musicians, The Boys, The Knewz, Matt's All Stars,
Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Maestro's Men, Eddie Forman Orchestra,
IPA Tribute Band, Polka Method, Polski Chix, John Gora
Polka Mass Saturday Evening
Taken off of Polka Method's Facebook
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Posted 6/27/17
Press Release
Dance All Night
DynaBrass releases new CD on TOPOMO Records
Toledo, OH, June 26, 2017: TOPOMO Records is excited to announce the release of “Dance
All Night” a new full length recording by The DynaBrass. This new CD was recorded at PowerBox Studio
in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio.
This new CD is a collection of 15 songs, a dozen polkas, two obereks and a waltz. This studio project
features 10 songs never previously recorded by a polka band, including 7 originals by The DynaBrass,
which gives this recording a fresh new sound. You will certainly find some polka favorites on this disc,
such as “Playboy Polka”, “Out Til Dawn”, “Please Stop The World”, “Left Handed Oberek” and “Another
Good Old Polka Medley”.
The title song “Dance All Night” has a very catchy melody with some built-in crowd participation.
Based on early responses from live performances, “Dance All Night” is destined to be a fan favorite.
Joe Zalewski and Ted Lange teamed up for several original songs including “Follow Me To The
Party”, “You Are Always With Me”, “A Bottle of Red Oberek”, “Hands Of Time” and the new DynaBrass
break song “Follow Me To The Bar”, which is guaranteed to leave you walking away singing Bar, Bar,
Bar, Bar. AJ Zalewski worked with Ted and Joe to pen another original (his first) entitled “A Simple Love”.
Other songs that will grab your attention include Dale Kivinen’s rendition of the Tracy Bird hit “Holdin’
Heaven, an Alabama classic, “Old Flame” and Isla Grant’s “An Accordion Started to Play Waltz”.
Jeff Mleczko Update: Jeff is doing fantastic. While there is no timetable for his return to the
stage, he continues to make significant progress with his rehabilitation efforts. Jeff and his family would
like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the support that Jeff has received over the past year and a half.
The DynaBrass 2017 Schedule: The DynaBrass, under the interim leadership of Joe Zalewski,
is maintaining a full performance schedule and actively booking engagements. A copy of the DynaBrass
2017 schedule is enclosed.
How to Purchase the CD: Anyone interested in purchasing the new DynaBrass CD can do so
by mailing a check payable to "TOPOMO Records" c/o Joe Zalewski, 5524 Ginger Tree Lane, Toledo,
OH 43623. The “Dance All Night” CD’s are $18 each and the price includes shipping and handling.
Thank you for your continued support of Polka Music and The DynaBrass!
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Posted 6/19/17
Polka Escalator (Listen to a Polka on the way down or up)
@ the Wisconsin Center located in Milwaukee, WI - escalator leading to the Hilton Milwaukee City Center skywalk
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Posted 3/28/17
FEI World Cup Finals- Congratulation to:
Dawid KUBIAK (POL)
For more information on Dawid Kubiak- Click Here
March 29-April 2, 2017
Good Luck to Dawid Kubiak in Omaha, NE!!!
For more information on the:
Longines FEI World Cup Jumping &
FEI World Cup Dressage Finals Omaha- Click Here
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Posted 3/26/17
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Did you read Zits the Comic Strip???
Some humor about dancing-- Click Here
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Posted 3/26/17
Braster Device
Established in 2008 by Polish Scientists-
Helping in Women's Health
For more information- Click Here
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Posted 2/7/17
Ralph Modjeski-- "America's Greatest Bridge Builder"!!!
He was a Polish civil engineer who achieved prominence as a pre-eminent bridge
designer in the US. He has help constructed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge,
Mid-Hudson Bridge (officially the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge),
San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (known locally as the Bay Bridge), Ambassador
Bridge, Manhattan Bridge. and many many more.
Film- "Bridging Urban America: The Story of Master Engineer Ralph Modjeski"
Airing on your PBS Station.
For more information: Click Here
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Posted 10/26/16
Article from the Omaha World Herald:
Music is "like a second life" to Westside chief financial officer
Bob Zagozda leader of Bobby Z & Polka Joy
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