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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.

APRIL 15-30

Wednesday-Thursday, April 16-17

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, 205 Route 507, Hawley, Pa., 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 18

New Hampshire. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the Beacon Resort, Lincoln, N.H., 8:00 pm.-12:00 a.m.

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 19

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a dinner-dance, Moose Family Center, 115 Fitchville Rd., Bozrah, Conn., buffet 4:00-10:00 p.m., music 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at a dinner-dance, St. James Parish, 767 Elm St., Rocky Hill, Conn., dinner 6:00 p.m., music 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & the Rich Bobinski Orchestra at Polish Night Dinner-Dance, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 733 Oxford Rd., Oxford, Conn., dinner 6:00 p.m.; music 7:00-10:00 p.m., $15.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the VFW Post, Sunbury, pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, 195 Stock Street, Hanover, Pa., 8:00 p.m., $32 and $35. For details visit http://www.theeich.org .

Sunday, April 20

Arizona. John Filipczak & the Classics at the Pulaski Club, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at St. Anthony Church, Fairfield, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members. For details call (727) 526-6835.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Pulaski Association, Holiday, Fla., 7:00-11:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the Ida American Legion Hall, Hickory Park, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Natural Tones at the Silver Derby Bar, 506 Garfield Rd., Linwood, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa and Polish Connection at the Withrow Ballroom and Event Center, Hugo, Minn., 1:00-7:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Mount Carmel Lyceum, Bayonne, N.J., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New York. George Tarasek & the Polka Partners at the VFW Hall, Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

New York. Joe Stanky & the Coalminers at the Lebanon Polka Pals, Sacred Heart Church Hall, Cornwall, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

New York. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Joe Oberaitis at a Cleveland Polka Association dance, Pokrova Hall, 6812 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, Ohio. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at New Kensington High School, New Kensington, Pa., 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, April 23-24

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, 205 Route 507, Hawley, Pa., 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 25

Ohio. Mon Valley Push at Ampol Hall, 4737 Pearl St., Cleveland, Ohio, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jude’s Polka Band at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at St. Anthony Church, 4 Union City Rd., Prospect, Conn., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Maryland. Continentals at the Leisure World Ballroom Dance Club, Silver Spring, Md., 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Michigan. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push with Mitch Biskup at the Gift of Life Dance, PRCUA Hall, 1430 Oak, Wyandotte, Mich., 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., $15, children under 14 free.

Michigan. Pan Franek and the Hi-Notes at the St. Joseph Paris dinner-dance, Jackson Catholic Middle School, Field House, 915 Cooper St., Jackson, Mich., 5:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

New Jersey. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Mount Carmel Lyceum, Bayonne, N.J., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Polka All Stars at a social of the Polish American Citizens Club of Camden, Runnemede VFW Post #3324, 6th Avenue, Runnemede, N.J., 7:00-11:00 p.m., advance tickets only.

New York. Ethnic Jazz at the Lily of the Valley Hall, 2379 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, N.Y., from 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 27

Arizona. John Smoltz at the Pulaski Club, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. B Sharps at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members. For details call (727) 526-6835.

Michigan. Mon Valley Push at the Warren Polka Boosters, K of C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd., Utica, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men and Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Bayway Polish Home, Elizabeth, N.J., from 2:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the Catholic War Veterans, 301 Grand St., Trenton, N.J., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Big Daddy Lackowski at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3-7:00 p.m., $5. Reservations required.

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at the VFW Hall, Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Gilbertsville Fire Hall, Gilbertsville, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

MAY 1-15

Saturday, May 3

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the SS. Peter & Paul Spring Fling, Polish National Alliance Banquet Hall, North Palins Hwy., Wallingford, Conn., 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa at Mai Fest, Doc’s Sports Bar and Grill, Sturgeon Lake, Minn., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free.

New York. Jasiu Klocek & Salt City Bass at a Polish Constitution Day Polka Dance, Syracuse Polish Home, 915 Park Ave., Syracuse, N.Y., from 8:00 p.m., $12.

Sunday, May 4

Arizona. Varitones at a dinner-dance, Pulaski Club, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Polkalodians at the Silver Derby Lounge, 506 N. Garfield rd., Linwood, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

New York. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a United Polka League Dance, Roselawn Restaurant and Banquet Hall, New York Mills, N.Y., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Ohio. John Gora & Gorale at a Toledo Area Polka Society dance, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Lakeside Ballroom, Barnesville, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the VFW Post, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Shoreliners at the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club, East Hector St. and Apple St., Conshohocken, Pa., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Don Wojtila Orchestra at Timmer’s Grove, Port Philips, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7

Rhode Island. Marty Swiatek & the Rich Bobinski Orchestra at the Paul Polka Show Dinner-Dance, Wright’s Farm Restaurant, Harrisville, R.I., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 8

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Senior Prom, Genetties, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 9

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at a Senior Party, Coal Township, Pa., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at St. Joseph’s Polish Club Buffet Dinner–Dance, Colchester, Conn., buffet 6:30 p.m., music 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra and Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Elks Pavilion, West Springfield, Mass., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Glass Town Sound at Mount Carmel Church Gymnasium, Wyandotte, Mich. Check locally for details.

New York. Marty Swiatek & the Rich Bobinski Orchestra at the Polish American Independence Club, 35 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Pan Frank and Zosia & the Polkatowners at a Capital City Polka Dancers Association dance, Holy Name of Jesus Church Gymnasium, Harrisburg, Pa., 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day

Arizona. Varitones at the Social Hall, 19403 N.R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, Ariz., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the Polish Home, Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members. For details call (727) 526-6835.

Illinois. Mother’s Day Dinner-Dance with music by Eddie Blazonczyk & the Versatones. Champagne with dinner. Polonia Banquets, 4604 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, Ill. Doors open 12:00 p.m.; dinner 1:30 p.m.; music 3:00-6:00 p.m. Tickets $25; children 4-12 $10.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., Ludlow, Mass., 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Ohio. Frank Moravcik at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3-7:00 p.m., $13.

Pennsylvania. Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals at Mother’s Day Dance, VFW Post, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 15

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Fine Arts Festival, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at St. Joseph Church, Ansonia, Conn., 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Laurel Center, Hazelton, Pa., 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Arizona. Stan Blout at the Pulaski Club, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members. For details call (727) 526-6835.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Pulaski Association, Holiday, Fla., 3:00-6:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., Ludlow, Mass., 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Ohio. Glass Town Sound at Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Pan Franek and Zosia at the Playhouse, 1701 W. Houghton Lake Rd., Houghton Lake, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men and Polka Family at Lakeside Ballroom, Barnesville, Mass., 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Polka Family and another band at the Coal Cracker’s Dance, Lakeside Ballroom, Barnesville, Pa., 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at a Lebanon Polka Pals dance, Sacred Heart Church, Cornwall, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the Cherry Ridge Campgrounds, Camp Rd., Honesdale, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, May 23-25

Ohio. Polka Festival and Convention of the United States Polka Association (USPA). Bands include Phocus featuring Scrubby, Polka Family, Polka Country Musicians, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, DynaBrass, Dennis Polisky & the Maestros’ Men, The Knewz, John Gora & Gorale, Downtown Sound, Ethnic Jazz and New Brass Express. Doubletree Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio. Fri. 6:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.; Sat. 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.; Sun. 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Tickets $16 daily; 3-day Pass $40 in advance only.

Friday, May 23

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25

New York. Adirondack Polka Festival. Bands include Knewz, The Eddie Forman Orchestra, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and Polka Family. Polish and American food and beverages Hiltebrant Recreation Center, North Street, Old Forge. Polka Mass 12:00 p.m.; music from 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 24

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Banshee, Scranton, Pa., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 25

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members. For details call (727) 526-6835.

Ohio. Casuals at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3-7:00 p.m., $13.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the VFW Post, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Mayfest, Bethlehem, Pa., 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day

Massachusetts. Polka Family at Pulaski Park, Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Knoebel’s Grove, Elysburg, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, May 30-June 1

Maryland. Baltimore Polish Festival presented by the Polish Community Association of Maryland. Bands include John Stevens & Doubleshot, Eddie Forman Orchestra, John Gora & Gorale, TKO, Joy of Maryland, Old School, Lenny Adams Band, Charm City Sound and the Keepsakes. JJ the DJ. Ethnic entertainment. Patterson Park Pulaski Monument, Eastern Ave. and Linwood Ave., Baltimore, Md. Fri. 5:00-10:00 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 12:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets Fri. $2; Sat.-Sun. $4. Children under 12 free.

New York. Polish Heritage Festival. Bands include Jerry Darlak & the Touch (Fri. 9:00-11:00 p.m. and Sun. 4:00-7:00 p.m.), Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push (Sat. 7:30-11:30 p.m.) Polish and American food, entertainment, marketplace. Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Fri. 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sat. 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sun. 12:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets $15 daily; $13 seniors daily; $25 couples advance; $25 2-day advance; under 19 free with an adult.

Pennsylvania. Polka Fest 2008. Bands include Don Wojtila Orchestra, Polka Family, Polka Quads, Tony’s Polka Band, Dick Tady Orchestra, Polka Country Musicians, John Gora & Gorale, Karl Lukitsch Band, Pan Franek and Zosia & the Polkatowners. Main Stage at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 5th and Power St., Cambria City Historic District, Johnstown, Pa.

Friday, May 30

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Riverside Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Golden Tones at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 31

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa at Ruzynski’s Famous Barn Dance, Floodwood, Minn., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the 400 Club, 1211 S. Prospect Ave., Nanticoke, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

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