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ONGOING

 

Every Tuesday

 

Illinois. The Major Pensionaires at the Stardust, 5688 N. Milwaukee 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., $5.

 

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

 

FEBRUARY 15-29

 

Friday, February 17

 

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polka Lovers Club, Miona Lake Regional Recreation Center, The Villages, Fla., 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, February 18

 

Florida. Just 4 Fun Band, Alex Meixner and Tony Klepec at an Accordion Fest, Titusville Elks Lodge 2113, 2955 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, Fla., 12:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Magic Buttons at the Slovenian American Suncoast Dance, Party Center, 3383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., dinner 12:30 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Magic Buttons at the Slovenian American Suncoast Dance and Party Center, 13383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., dinner 12:30 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Elks Lodge, 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood, Fla., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

 

Maryland. Polka Quads at Blob’s Park, 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, Md., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Michigan. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at the Mount Carmel Gymnasium, Wyandotte, Mich., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Pulaski Hall, 1401 S. Grant St., Bay City, Mich., 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Sunday, February 19

 

Florida. Alex Meixner at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Alex Hale at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:30 p.m., music 3:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Bee Sharps at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Indiana. Jimmy Kilian & Honky Chicago at a Paczki Ball Dinner-Dance, K of C Hall, 440 Joliet St., Dyer, Ind., 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Michigan. Polka Family at the Polish Falcons, 957 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Touch of Brass at the International Music Association, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis Rd., Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at the Valentine’s Day Dance of the Cleveland Polka Association (CPA), Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7230 Engle Rd., Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m., $12, 18 and under free.

 

Pennsylvania. Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals at a Paczki/Mardi Gras Dance, Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. Polka Quads at Sacred Heart Church, Rte. 419 and Cornwall Rd., Cornwall, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Monday, February 20

 

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

 

Tuesday, February 21

 

Illinois. Polka Generations at the Sledz (Polish Mardi Gras) sponsored by the Chicago Society PNA at La Villa Restaurant and Banquets, 3632 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, Ill., cocktails 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., music 7:00-10:00 p.m., $35. For reservations go to <http://www.chicagosocietypna.org/payments.htm>.

 

Indiana. Soundsations at ZB Falcons, 323 S. Sheridan St., South Bend, Ind., 6:00-9:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Button Box Jam at Milan American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St., Milan, Mich., 6:00-9:00 p.m.

 

Friday, February 24

 

Arizona. Stephanie Pietrzak at a Meet and Greet Party with DJ Dave, Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00 p.m., free admission.

 

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 3:30 p.m., music 5:30-8:30 p.m.

 

Florida. Polka Family at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., 6:30-10:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, February 25

 

Arizona. Stephanie & her Honky Polka Band at the Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00-10:00 p.m., $12.

 

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Pirates Cove, 4307 SE Bayview St., Stuart, Fla., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Polka Family at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

 

Illinois. Freeze Dried and Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago, Ill., 7:00-11:00 p.m., $12.

 

Maryland. Mike Charney’s Polka Jam Band at Blob’s Park, 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, Md., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Ohio. Jodie Maddie & Honky Express at Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St, Girard, Ohio, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, February 26

 

Arizona. Stephanie & her Honky Polka Band at the Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $12.

 

Florida. Just 4 Fun at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Polka Family at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Polka Generations at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:30 p.m., music 3:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Illinois. Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze and Lenny Zielinski & the D Street Band at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago, Ill., 1:00-7:00 p.m., $12.

 

Illinois. Polka Generations at a Cabin Fever Dance, Stardust Banquets, 5688 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Maryland. Continentals at Blob’s Park, 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, Md., 4:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Massachusetts. Benefit Dance for the International Polka Association (IPA). Bands include Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men and The Boys. Tribute to Walt Solek with Andrew Krystopolski. Ludlow Polish American Citizens Club, 355  East St., Ludlow, Mass. 2:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets $15 advance; $18 at door.

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

New York. Buffalo Touch at Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo, N.Y., 3:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Duane Malinowski at the Toledo Area Polka Society, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis Rd., Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. Golden Tones at the Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Monday, February 27

 

Michigan. Steve Dzewicki Band at the Little River Casino, Manistee, Mich., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

 

March 1-31

 

Thursday, March 1

 

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Plant City Strawberry Festival, Plant City, Fla., from 10:30 a.m.

 

Friday-Sunday, March 2-4

 

Florida. Slovenian Days sponsored by Slovenian National Benefit Society Lodge 603. Bands include Ron Luznar & the Polka Pals (3-2), Mark Bouchard Orchestra (3-3), Tony Klepec and Bob Turcola. SNPJ Lodge 603, Downtown, Samsula, Fla. Fri. 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Sat. 12:00-9:00 p.m.; Sun. 12:00-6:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

 

Friday, March 2

 

Arizona. Neal Zunker & Music Connection at the Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00-10:00 p.m., $12.

 

Saturday, March 3

 

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Orange Blossom Opry, 13939 SE Hwy. 42, Weirsdale, Fla., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

 

Florida. Bee Sharp at a Polish Night Dinner-Dance, Elks Lodge 1224, 2675 66th St. North, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 6:30 p.m., music 7:00-10:00 p.m., $15.

 

Ohio. Polka Tones at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Badinov at a Cleveland Polka Association and United State Polka Association Dance, Doubletree Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio, 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Sunday, March 4

 

Florida. Melotones at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Bee Sharps at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Nu Soundz at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Illinois. Danny Mateja & The Downtown Sound at a Children’s Oncology Benefit, Glendora Banquets, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill., 1:30-5:30 p.m.

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Fred Ziwich Orchestra and the Metro Music Makers at Big Daddy Lackowski’s 75th Birthday Bash at the Polish American Century Club, 33204 Maple Ln. (14 Mile Rd. and Hoover Rd.), Sterling Heights, Mich., 2:00-7:00 p.m., $30 including Polish buffet, beer, wine and set-ups.

 

Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Villagers at the Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Rhode Island. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, R.I., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Wisconsin. Polish Connection at St. Carmello’s Picnic, Burk’s Fireside, 4711 Stewart Ave., Wausau, Wis., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

 

Monday, March 5

 

Michigan. Stan Saylor Band at the Little River Casino, Manistee, Mich., 12:00-4:00 p.m.

 

Friday, March 9

 

Arizona. Barry Boyce Band at the Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00-10:00 p.m., $10.

 

Saturday-Sunday, March 10-11

 

Arizona. Music Fest presented by the Polka Lovers Klub of America. Bands include Leon Olsen (3-10, 3-11), Barry Boyce (3-10, 3-11), Varitones (3-10) and Bob Doszak (3-11). Golden Sun RV Resort, 999 W. Broadway Rd., Apache Junction, Ariz. Sat. 3:00-9:30 p.m.; Sun. 1:00-7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 10

 

Florida. Alex Meixner at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 4:30 p.m., music 5:00-8:30 p.m.

 

Florida. Bob Kravos at the Slovenian American Suncoast Dance, Party Center, 3383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., dinner 4:30 p.m., music 6:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. John Stanky & the Coalminers at the Capital City Polka Association, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, Pa., 7:00-11:00 p.m., $7.

 

Sunday, March 11

 

Florida. Bob Kravos at the Slovenian American Suncoast Dance, Party Center, 3383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., dinner 12:30 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Just 4 Fun at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Alex Meixner at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Melotones at the K of C Hall, US Rte. 301, Belleview, Fla., 2:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Florida Honky Band at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Martin Brothers Plus at the Polka Boosters of America, Msgr. Hunt K of C Hall, 7080 Garling Dr., Dearborn Heights, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

New York. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. George Tarasek & Polka Partners at the Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Wisconsin. Polish Connection at the Blue Top, 3425 Church St., Stevens Point, Wis., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Friday, March 16

 

Florida. Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO) at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., music 6:30-10:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 17

 

Arizona. Bob Doszak at a St. Patrick’s Dance and meeting, the Pulaski Club Arizona, 4331 McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., meeting 1:30 p.m., music 3:00-6:00 p.m., $7 members, $8 non-members.

 

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the St. Joseph Polish Club, 395 S. Main St., Colchester, Conn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO) at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 4:30 p.m., music 5:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Illinois. The Bratwurst Brothers at Patrick Henry’s 50th Birthday Celebration, Glendora Banquets, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10, under age 16 free.

 

Sunday, March 18

 

Connecticut. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Bristol Polish Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol, Conn., 2:00—6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Bob Kravos at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 International Speedway Blvd. West., Daytona Beach, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Rich Bobinski Orchestra (RBO) at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Illinois. Lenny Zielinski & the D Street Band at Stardust Banquets, 5788 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Frank Moravick at the Slovene American Club, 18616 Allen Rd., Melvindale, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

New Jersey. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a St. Patrick and St. Joseph Dance, Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

New York. Buffalo Touch at Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo, N.Y., 3:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Squeezebox at the International Music Association, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. Tony’s Polka Magic at a St. Patrick and St. Joseph Dance, Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Pennsylvania. ATM Band at the Punxsutawney Polka Club, Moose Lodge 954, 656 S. Main St., Punxsutawney, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 24

 

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish National Home,  9 1st St., Windsor Locks, Conn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters at the Polish American Pulaski Association, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 4:30 p.m., music 5:00-8:30 p.m.

 

Michigan. Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz  and Polka Riot at Pulaski Hall, 1401 S. Grant St., Bay City, Mich., 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Michigan. Polka Country Musicians at Msgr. Hunt K of C Hall, 7080 Garling Dr., Dearborn Heights, Mich., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa at a Midwest Polka Association Dance, Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English St., Maplewood, Minn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Ray Jay & the Carousels, Polka Tones and Buffalo All Stars at Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St, Girard, Ohio, 1:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, March 25

 

Arizona. Sylvia’s Arizona Band and the Varitones at the Fountain of the Sun, 540 S. 80th St., Mesa, Ariz., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Connecticut. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Bristol Polish Club, 541 Main St., Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Florida. Just 4 Fun at the Slovenian American Suncoast Dance, Party Center, 3383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., dinner 12:30 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Massachusetts. DynaBrass at the Ludlow Polish American Citizens Club, 355  East St., Ludlow, Mass., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Michigan. Tri City Plus at Polish Sunday, Roger’s Roost Restaurant, 33626 Schoenherr Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Ohio. Touch of Brass at a Toledo Area Polka Society dance, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis Rd., Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Pennsylvania. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at Crazy Easter Bonnet Day, Dupont VFW, 401 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1

 

Wisconsin. Rib Mountain Rendezvous. Bands include Neal Zunker & Music Connection (3-30, 4-1), Goodtime Dutchmen (3-30, 3-31), Squeezebox (3-31, 4-1) and Jim Busta Band (3-31). Howard Johnson Inn, 2101 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau, Wis. Fri. 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sat. 12:30-11:00 p.m.; Sun. 12:00-6:00 p.m. Tickets Fri. and Sun. $10; Sat. $12; 3-day Pass $30.

 

Saturday, March 31

 

Ohio. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the United State Polka Association, Doubletree Hotel, 6200 Quarry Ln., Independence, Ohio, 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

 

Wisconsin. Polish Connection at a Polka Meets Country Dance, Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston (Schofield), Wis., 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.