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Every Tuesday

Illinois. The Major Pensionaires at Major Hall, 5660 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday

Illinois. Tony Paliga’s Morning Stars at the Stardust, 5688 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $4.

Illinois. The Midway Cavaliers at Mabenka’s Restaurant, 7840 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Ill.. 7:00-10:00 p.m., free admission.

Every Friday

Illinois. Joe Walega & the Happy Hearts at the New Warsaw Restaurant and Banquets, 6250 W. 63rd St., Chicago, Ill., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., $5.

July 15-31

Thursday-Sunday, July 15-18

New York. Polish American Festival. Bands include The Knewz, Polka Family, Rare Vintage, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Jerry Darlak & the Touch and PhoCus. Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, N.Y. Thu. 7:00 p.m.; Fri. 4:45 p.m.; Sat. 2:30 p.m.; Sun. 3:00 p.m.

Ohio. Ted Lange & Squeezebox at Music in Your Parks, Riverside Park, Defiance, Ohio, 7:00-8:30 p.m., free admission.

Thursday, July 15

Michigan. Kielbasa Kings at Music in the Park, Belleville, Mich., 7:00-9:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Friday, July 16

Massachusetts. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at a Polish American Festival, Immaculate Conception Parish, 25 Parker St., Indian Orchard, Mass., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

New York. The Knewz at the Polish American Festival, Town Park, 2600 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, N.Y. Check locally for details.

Saturday-Sunday, July 17-18

New York. Polish Summer Festival. Bands include Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men and Stephanie Pietrzak. Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, N.Y. Sat. 2:30-8:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Pocono WurstFest. Bands include Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra (7-17), Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals (7-17) and Stanky & the Coalminers (7-18) and Walt Groller (7-18) at the, Shawnee On Delaware, Mt. Pocono, Pa., 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 17

Maryland. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at Blob’s Park, 8024 Max Blobs Park Dr., Jessup, Md., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Michigan. Big Daddy Lackowski and the Dyna Dukes at Willow Metro Park, Pool, I-275 and Huron St., New Boston, Mich., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Chad Przybylski & Polka Rhythms and New Generation at the Armstrong Creek Heritage Days, Armstrong Creek, Wis., 1:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Polish Connection at the Rome Polish Fest, Rome, Wis., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 18

Florida. Northern Lites at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Tropical Squeeze at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Illinois. Polka Generations at the Polish Hall, 826 Greenwood Ave., Madison, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10.

Indiana. Ampol Aires at the Festival of the Lakes Day, Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Dr., Hammond, Ind., from 2:00 p.m.

Michigan. Watkowski Family Band at the Playhouse, 1701 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Floyd Grocholski’s Family Polka Band at the St. Michael Church Festival, Water St., Pinnconning, Mich., 3:00-8:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Rick Gazda at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 3:00-7:00 p.m., $12.

New York. Ed and Bills’ Polka Band at the Clambake of the United Polka League, Roselawn, N.Y., 1:00-6:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Ohio. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at the St. Charles Borromeo Church Festival, 5891 Ridge Rd., Parma, Ohio, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and O’Such Rhythm and Music Trio at Sunnybrook Ballroom, 414 E. High St., Pottstown, Pa., 12:00-8:00 p.m., $15 advance, $17 at door.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Timmer’s Grove, 942 Liberty St., Port Philips, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at Limerick Park, West Ridge Pike, Limerick, Pa., 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Paper City Sounds, Polish Memories and Pat Zoromski & the Boys From Polonia at St. Mary Immaculate Conception (Torun) Picnic, 5589 Dewey Dr., Stevens Point, Wis., 12:00-5:30 p.m. Check locally for details.

Tuesday, July 20

New York. Tony’s Polka Band, Pulaski Park, Main St., New York Mills, N.Y., 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 21

Wisconsin. New Generation at Seymour Music in the Park’s Pre-Polka Day Party, Seymour, Wis., 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday, July 22-25

Illinois. St. Stanislaus B&M Parish Festival. Bands include Jimmy Kilian & Honky Chicago. St. Stanislaus Parish Grounds, Fullerton Ave. and Long Ave., Chicago, Ill. Details not available. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days. Bands include Aaron Socha & Livewire, Roger Majeski & the Harmony Kings, Maroszek Brothers, New Generation, Brzeczkowski Family Band, Joe Brzezinski & the New Found Sound, New Polish Sounds, Pan Franek & the Polkatowners, The Knewz, Chad Przybylski & his Polka Rhythms, DynaBrass, Freeze Dried, Bohemian Bunch, Hauser’s Hot Shots, Concertina Rich, Stephanie Pietrzak, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars, Polka Family, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Polish Connection, Family Tradition, Twin City Soundz, Music Connection, Steve Meisner and Karl & the Country Dutchmen. Jam Session, Pulaski’s Centennial Celebration, Queen Contest, food, souvenirs, arts and crafts fair, firemen’s water fight, porkie and pancake breakfast, parade. Complimentary Sobieski Vodka tastings at Wood’s Bar (8-23) and Zielinski’s Ballroom (8-24). Pulaski Polka Days Grounds (15 mi. west of Green Bay) and Zielinski’s Ballroom, Downtown, Pulaski, Wis. Thu. 5:00-11:00 p.m.; Fri 3:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat. 11:00-1:30 a.m.; Sun. Parade 11:00 a.m.; Sun. 12:30-6:00 p.m. Tickets Thu. $1; Fri.-Sat. $10 daily; Sun. free admission. For details visit http://www.polkadays.com .

Thursday, July 22

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at the Iron Heritage Festival, Danville, Pa., 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, July 23-24

Ohio. All Saints Church Festival. Bands include Touch of Brass and Randy Krajewski & Badinov. 721 Dixie Highway, Rossford, Ohio. Check locally for details.

Friday, July 23

New York. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the Lewis County Fair, Lowville, N.Y., 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, July 24-25

Massachusetts. Lowell Folk Fest. Bands include Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Various venues in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. For details visit http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/index.html .

Saturday, July 24

Massachusetts. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Lowell Folk Fest, Dutton Street Dance Pavilion, Lowell, Mass., 12:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at the Men of Marian Picnic, Rte. 54, Hometown, Pa., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Sacred Heart Church Polish Festival, Swedesburg, Pa., 6:00-10:30 p.m.

Wisconsin. Pat Zoromski & the Boys From Polonia at Wicka’s Bar, 137 S. St. Augustine St., Pulaski, Wis., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 25

Florida. Polka Classics at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Illinois. Polka Generations at the VFW Hall, 17147 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Divine Mercy Parish, 2267 Main St., Three Rivers, Mass., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a steak roast, Polish American Citizens Club, 46 S. Main St., South Deerfield, Mass., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Lowell Folk Fest, JFK Plaza, Lowell, Mass., 3:15 p.m.

Michigan. Floyd Grocholski’s Family Polka Band at the St. Valentine Church Festival, S. Nine Mile Rd. and W. Parish Rd., Kawkawlin, Mich., 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the St. Joseph Parish Festival, 705 N. Waterloo St., Jackson, Mich. Check locally for details.

New Jersey. Ray Jay & the Carousels at a Hawaiian Luau Dinner-Dance, Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 2:00-8:00 p.m., with dinner 2:00 $19, dance only from 4:00 p.m. $12.

New York. John Stevens & Doubleshot at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410 E. McCanns Blvd., Elmira Heights, N.Y., 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. The Knewz at Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St., Girard, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Frank Moravcik at the American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Honky Express at the Lakeside Association Party, Steele Memorial Bandstand, Marblehead, Ohio, 5:45-7:15 p.m.

Ohio. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz and other bands at the Seven Hills Home Days, Seven Hills, Ohio, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Goldentones at a Hawaiian Luau, Dupont VFW Hall, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at Ukrainian Days, St. Nicholas Grove, Rte. 901, Primrose, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days Parade. Downtown Pulaski, Wis., to the Pulaski Polka Days Grounds. 11:00 a.m.

Wisconsin. Norm Dombrowski & the Happy Notes and Paper City Sounds at the St. Stanislaus Church Picnic, 838 Fremont St., Stevens Point, Wis., 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday, July 26

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men in Concert at the Music on the River Series, Goodspeed Opera House Green, 6 Main St., East Haddam, Conn., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 29

Colorado. Claude Wiatrowski’s Planet Polka at Soda Springs Park, Downtown between Park Ave. and Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, Col., 7:00-8:00 p.m., free admission. For details call (719) 685-5089 or visit http://www.manitousprings.org .

Ohio. Touch of Brass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Picnic, 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, Ohio, music 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Friday, July 30

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at St. Michael Cathedral, State St., Springfield, Mass., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Massachusetts. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Stanley Park, Westfield, Pa., 7:30 p.m.

Ohio. Ray Jay & the Carousels at the National Union of Poles (PNA) Day Picnic, Klima’s Grove, East 71st St., Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, music from 6:30 p.m., $9, under age 12 free.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Timmer’s Grove, 942 Liberty St., Bath, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at the Evergreen Country Club, Evergreen Country Club, Temple, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 31

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men and the Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish Cultural Festival, Springfield Technical Community College Grounds, Armory Square, Springfield, Mass., 12:00-8:00 p.m., free admission.

Minnesota. Pan Franek & Zosia at a Midwest Polka Association dance, Bloomington K of C Hall, 1114 American Blvd. W., Bloomington, Minn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Full Circle at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., $15.

Ohio. Golf Outing of the Cleveland Polka Association. Golf, kielbasa lunch, Polish-style dinner, beer, soda and polka jam session. 11:00 a.m. Tickets $75; dinner only $25. For details call (216) 642-0390.

Wisconsin. Pat Zoromski & the Boys From Polonia at the St. Florian Parish Picnic, Hatley, Wis., 5:00-8:30 p.m. Check locally for details.

AUGUST 1-31

Sunday, August 1

California. Roger & the Villagers at Polish American Day, Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Dr., Yorba Linda, Ca., 1:00-5:00 p.m., $8, seniors $6, ages 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

Florida. Polka Pals at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Illinois. Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze and Jersey Polka Richie at a new CD Release Party, Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago, Ill., 2:00-7:00 p.m., $10.

Massachusetts. Full Circle at Pulaski Park,40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Touch of Brass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Picnic, 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Floyd Grocholski’s Family Polka Band at St. Anne’s Parish Festival, 1 mile east of M-13, Linwood, Mich., 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Lake Towne Sound at the Silver Derby Lounge, Crump, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the Dayton Polish Club, Picnic Grounds, Dayton, Ohio, 5:00-9:00 p.m.

New York. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Yesterday’s Royal Restaurant, Sylvan Beach, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

New York. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Cobleskill Fair, Cobleskill, N.Y., 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

New York. The Knewz at Polish Day, Coca-Cola Field, 275 Washington St., Buffalo, N.Y., 5:00-7:00 p.m. (Music precedes baseball game)

Ohio. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at the St. Adalbert Parish Festival, Berea, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m., free admission.

Pennsylvania. Polka Family at the Picnic Dance of the Kazimierz Pulaski Club, Sportsgrounds, East River Rd., Edinburg, Pa., 5:00-9:00 p.m., $13.

Rhode Island. Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men at a dinner dance, Lefour Club Pawtucket, R.I., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-06:00 p.m., reservations required. For details call (508) 294-1512.

Wisconsin. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the St. Francis Parish Picnic, 500 Church Ln., Hatley, Wis., 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. New Generation Band at the St. Maximilion Kolby Parish Picnic, Sobieski, Wis., 2:30-6:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Pat Zoromski & the Boys From Polonia at the St. Florian Parish Picnic, Hatley, Wis. Check locally for details.

Wednesday, August 4

New York. PhoCus with Scrubby at a Miss Buffalo Polka Cruise, Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, N.Y., 7:00 p.m., $18. For details call (716) 826-6575.

Thursday-Sunday, August 5-8

Michigan. Boyne Falls Polish Fest. Bands in the Polka Tent include Chad Przybylski & Polka Rhythms (8-6, 8-7)), Keith Stras & Polka Confetti (8-6, 8-7), DynaBrass (8-7) and Judy & the Suchey Brothers (8-8). Various events and parade. Boyne Falls, Michigan. Thu. 6:00-11:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sun. 12:00-11:00 p.m. Polka tent evening tickets $6 daily; 3-day pass $15; 4-day pass $20. For details visit http://boynefallspolishfestival.com .

Ohio. International Polka Festival of the International Polka Association (IPA). Bands include Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (8-6), DynaBrass (8-6), Downtown Sound (8-6), The Knewz (8-7), Stephanie & her Honky Band (8-7), Polka Country Musicians (8-7) and Ray Jay & the Carousels (8-5 and 8-6 Pool Party). DJ at Lounge Party (8-5) and Pool Party (8-7). Complimentary Sobieski Vodka tastings. Polka Mass on Sunday. Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South, 6200 S. Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio. Thu. 5:00-11:30 p.m., Fri. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sat. 4:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m., Member Convention 10:00 a.m. Tickets Thu. $10; Fri-Sat. $15 daily; under age 16 free. For details call 1-800-TO-POLKA or visit http://www.internationalpolka.com .

Friday-Sunday, August 6-15

Pennsylvania. Musikfest. Bands in afternoon include Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra (8-7), Eddie Forman Orchestra (8-7); Polka Country Musicians (8-8), Henny & the Versa J’s (8-8), Stanky & the Coalminers (8-9), Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (8-10), Kickin’ Polkas (8-11), John Stevens & Doubleshot (8-13), Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men (8-14), Walt Groller Orchestra (8-15) and Alex Meixner Band (8-15). Various sites in Bethlehem, Pa. Ticket prices for special shows vary. For details visit http://www.musikfest.org .

Friday, August 6

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men in concert, the Town Green, Southington, Conn., 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at St. Andrew Bobola Church, Dudley, Mass., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Sacred Heart Church, Dupont, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. New Generation Band at the Bonduel Lions Club Corn Roast, Bonduel Park, Bonduel, Wis., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 7

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men at the K of C Pavilion, West Main St. at Rte. 9, Ware, Mass., 6:00-10:00 p.m., $5, under age 13 free.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at Riverfest, Alanson, Mich., 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Ohio. Polka Music Hall of Fame and Music Awards Banquet of the International Polka Association (IPA). Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South, 6200 S. Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio. Cocktails 10:00 a.m.; luncheon 11:00 a.m. Tickets $35. For details call 1-800-TO-POLKA or visit http://www.internationalpolka.com .

Sunday, August 8

Florida. Gen Pulaski Band and Northern Sounds at the Summer Festival Dance, Gen. Kazimierz Pulaski Club, 6221 SE 113th St., Belleview, Fla., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Illinois. Scholarship Fundraiser and 35th Anniversary Dinner-Dance of the Polish American Cultural Club. Music by Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze. Cash bar. Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill. Reception 12:00 p.m.; dinner 1:00 p.m.; music 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets $45. For details call (708) 354-7741

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Polanka Pavilion, Adams, Mass., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Rick Frydryks’ Mello Tones at St. Stanislaus Church Picnic, Pulaski Park,40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m., free admission.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at Holy Cross Parish Festival, Cross Village, Mich., music from 12:00 p.m.

Michigan. Natural Tones at the St. Columbkille Fest, 303 Mcaplin Rd., Ubly, Mich. Check locally for details.

New Jersey. Walt Wagner & the Serenaders at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J. 3:00-7:00 p.m., $10.

New York. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Funfest, Florida, N.Y. Check locally for details.

Ohio. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St., Girard (near Youngstown), Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Complimentary Sobieski Vodka tasting.

Ohio. Big Daddy Lackowski at the American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Touch of Brass at the Regina Coeli Parish Festival, 530 Regina Coeli Pkwy., Toledo, Ohio. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at Liederkranz Grove, Mount Penn, Reading, Pa. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. New Generation Band and Polish Connection at the St. Bartholomew Parish Picnic, Mill Creek, 2493 County Road M, Stevens Point, Wis., 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Monday, August 9

New York. Jerry Darlak & the Touch and a DJ at a Polish Villa II Miss Buffalo Cruise, Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, N.Y. For details call (716) 822-4908.

Wednesday, August 11

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Town Common, West Brookfield, Mass., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, August 12-14

Michigan. Summer Music Fest. Bands include Polish style Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Polka Riot, Polka Country Musicians, Polka Family, Pan Franek & the Polkatowners, The Knewz, Freeze Dried and Big Daddy Lackowski & the La-De-Das. Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, Michigan. For details call 1-800-Fun-Fest or visit http://www.frankenmuthfestivals.com .

Saturday, August 13

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the Sweetest Heart of Mary Church Festival, Detroit, Mich., 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Musikfest, Bethlehem, Pa., 12:00-3:30 p.m. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at St. John Church, Larksville, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. John Gora & Gorale at the Polish Center of Wisconsin, Franklin, Wis. Check locally for details.

Saturday-Sunday, August 14-15

Michigan. St. Steven Parish Festival. Bands include Duane Malinowski (8-14), Pan Franek & the Polkatowners (8-15) and Misty Blues (8-15). St. Steven Church Grounds, 18858 Huron River dr., New Boston, Mich. Check locally for details.

Michigan. Parish Pierogi Fest. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners (8-14) and the Kielbasa Kings (8-15). Sweetest Heart of Mary Church Grounds, 4440 Russel St., Detroit, Mich. Check locally for details.

Minnesota. Twin Cities Polish Festival. Bands include Polish Connection, Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo and the Chmielewski Family Band. Polish entertainment, food, exhibits, vendors. Festival Grounds, Old Main Street across from Riverplace and St. Anthony Main, Minneapolis, Minn. Sat. 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For details visit http://www.tcpolishfestival.org .

Wisconsin. St. Theresa Church Picnic. Bands include Maroszek Brothers (8-14), Smokey Express (8-14), Family Tradition (8-15) and Chad Przybylski & Polka Rhythms (8-15). St. Theresa Church, 112 Kort St., Schofield, Wis. Sat. Polka Mass 5:00 p.m., music 6:00-11:30 p.m.; Sat. Polka Mass 10:30 a.m., music 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 14

Maine. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Harbor Park Gazebo, Wells, Me., 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Michigan. Kielbasa Kings at a dinner-dance, Our Lady of Grace Church, 23700 Joy Rd., Dearborn Heights, Mich., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Wisconsin. Aaron Socha & LiveWire at the Underhill Firemen’s Picnic, Underhill, Wis., 7:00-11:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Sunday-Tuesday, August 15-17

Michigan. Summer Music Fest. Bands include German, Slovenian and American style Ted Lange & Squeezebox, Leon Olsen, Karl & the Country Dutchmen, Rhythm Playboys and Duane Malinowski. Frankenmuth, Michigan. For details call 1-800-Fun-Fest or visit http://www.frankenmuthfestivals.com .

Sunday, August 15

Connecticut. Rich Bobinski Orchestra in concert at French Park, Pine St., Seymour, Conn., 6:00-8:00 p.m. (At Strand Theatre in Seymour if rain.)

Florida. Northern Lites at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Bill Horvath at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Illinois. Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones at Prairie Fest, Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer Glen, Ill. Check locally for details.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men at the Holy name of Jesus Parish Picnic, Lion’s Pavilion, Hatfield, Mass., chicken barbecue 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Citizens Club, Gardner, Mass., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Stephanie & her Honky Polka Band at Pulaski Park,40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the St. Stevens Parish Festival, 18858 Huron River Dr., New Boston, Mich., music from 1:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Matty Rock & Johnny Jay at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J. 3:00-7:00 p.m., $10.

New York. Polka City Musicians, DynaBrass and the Statesmen at the Annunciation Parish Picnic, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, N.Y., 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Ohio. Honky Express at the St. Bartholomew Church Picnic, 14865 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg, Ohio, music 1:00-4:00 p.m. For details call (440) 842-5400.

Pennsylvania. Tommy Thomas and O’Such Rhythm & Music Trio at the Pavilion Polka Party, Sunnybrook Ballroom, East Hugh St. and Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown, Pa., 1:00-7:00 p.m., $10, under age 16 free. For details call (610) 326-2915 or visit http://www.sunnybrookballroom.net .

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the South Cass Fire Co., Minersville, Pa., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Sacred Heart Church Picnic. Bands include Pat Zoromski & the Boys From Polonia, Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo and Norm Dombrowski & the Happy Notes. Sacred Heart Church, 7375 Church St., Polonia, Wis. Polka Mass 10:00 a.m.; music 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Monday, August 16

Michigan. Virgil Baker at the Little River Casino, Manistee, Mich., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at Pulaski Park, New York Mills, N.Y., 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 19

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men in concert, Town Green, Windsor, Conn., 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Senior Center, Millbury, Mass., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, August 20-22

Pennsylvania. Penn-Ohio Polka Festival. Bands include Polka Family, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze, Polka Country Musicians, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Stephanie & her Honky Band, Ray Jay & the Carousels, Li’l John & ATM and Honky Express. Conneaut Lake Park Summer Resort, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. Fri. 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sat. 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sun. 12:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets Fri. $10; Sat.-Sun. $12 daily.

Friday, August 20

Michigan. Big Daddy Lackowski in concert, Battle Creek Park, Battle Creek, Mich., 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 21

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the Otsego County Fairgrounds, Gaylord, Mich., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New York. Rich Bobinski Combo at Polish Town Street Fair, Riverhead Polish Hall, 218 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, N.Y., 12:00-5:00 p.m.

New York. John Gora & Gorale and Polka Family at the Polish Town Festival, Riverhead, N.Y., 5:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Chad Przybylski & Polka Rhythms at the Pulaski Centennial Celebration, Downtown, Pulaski, Wis., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 22

Florida. General Pulaski Band at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Tropical Squeeze at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Illinois. Dennis Motyka & Good Times at a Polka Picnic sponsored by the International Polka Association (IPA), Heritage Manor, 5540 S. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $8, $7 with IPA card.

Michigan. New Brass Express and TNT at the St. Mary Parish Fest, 4190 Parisville Rd., Parisville, Mich., 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. Lake Towne Sound at the Silver Derby Lounge, Crump, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the St. Stanislaus Parish Festival., Doer, Mich. Check locally for details.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the St. Malachy Parish Festival, Sterling Heights, Mich. Check locally for details.

New Jersey. Polka Country Musicians at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J. 3:00-7:00 p.m., $15.

New York. Rich Bobinski Orchestra at Polish Town Street Fair, Riverhead Polish Hall, 218 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, N.Y., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

New York. Owl Family Picnic. Bands include the Eddie "O" Orchestra, Crash Cadillac, J.C. Thompson Band, Jerry Darlak & the Touch, Concertina Allstars, PhoCus with Scrubby, Rare Vintage & Tony Krupski’s Krew Brothers, Danny Neaverth & Accordion Bill and the New Yorkers with CJ Luksch. Chinese auction, food and refreshments. George F. Lamm Post Grove, 962 Wehrle Dr. (between Union and Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville, N.Y. 1:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets $10; under age 10 free.

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at a Beach Party, Dupont VFW Hall, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the West End Fair, Gilbertsville, Pa. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Polish Connection of St. Mary Church (of Custer) Picnic, Arnott Park, Arnott, Wis., 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 25

Connecticut. Rich Bobinski Orchestra in concert at the Sherman Green Gazebo, Fairfield, Conn., 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Town Common, Leicester, Mass., 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Rain date August 26)

Friday-Sunday, August 27-29

Michigan. Festival of Mount Carmel Parish. Bands include Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz (8-27), Old School (8-27), Stephanie & her Honky Band (8-28, 8-29), Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones (8-28, 8-29), Ampol Aires (8-28) and Polka Family (8-29) Mt. Carmel Church, Wyandotte, Mich. Check locally for details.

Friday, August 27

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at City Hall Grounds, Torrington, Conn., 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Rain site at Coe Park)

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the Kielbasa Festival, Plymouth, Pa., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Check locally for details.

Saturday, August 28

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Pulaski Park,40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, Mass., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Chad Przybylski & Polka Rhythms at the Oconto County Fair, Zipple park, Gillett, Wis., 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 29

Connecticut. Rich Bobinski Orchestra at the Four Seasons Country Fair, St. Michael Church, Beacon Falls, Conn., 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Classics at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Illinois. Ampol Aires at Summerfest, Divine Savior Church Grounds, 7740 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, Ill., from 5:30 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at White Eagle Picnic Grounds, Greenfield, Mass., steak roast 12:30 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at Pulaski Park,40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek & the Polkatowners at the Sacred Heart Parish Festival, Munising. Mich., music from 11:30 a.m.

New Jersey. Rick Gazda Polka Band at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J. 3:00-7:00 p.m., $12.

Ohio. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz and Charm City Sound at the St. Anne Church Hall, 3055 S. Raccoon Rd., Youngstown, Ohio, 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Ohio. Joe Nowak at the American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. The Knewz at the Zabawa Festival, Holy Trinity Parish, East 23rd St and Reed St., Erie, Pa. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Timmer’s Grove, 942 Liberty St., Port Philips, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.
 

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