Wisconsin and Minnesota, Milwaukee and Chicago – this is polka’s American heartland. We never think of words like “sexy” or ...

I’m part Polish, but in 18 years of the Secret History of Chicago Music, I’ve somehow never covered a polka musician. By certain generous estimates, around 1,900,000 people of Polish descent ...

The festival will have non-alcoholic beers, mocktails, live polka music and games. Chicago AF, the event organizer, says being sober doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Both were raised in families where polka music was a regular part of the family soundtrack, ... Connellsville • March 16: Lenny Gormulka & the Chicago Push, 2-6 p.m., American Legion Post 344, ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For polka lovers, this festival is an opportunity to be immersed in the music and food of the Polish and Slovenian cultures. Visit Johnstown will present the 1st Summit Bank ...

Your Host John Landecker is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter and friend of the show Kori Rumore to discuss her latest Vintage Chicago Tribune article on Polka Royalty in Chicago! Skip to content WGN ...

Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra provided the polka music for the Pennsylvania Polkafest held at Genetti’s Best Western in Wilkes-Barre. Dancers take to the floor dancing to the polka music of ...

A West Bend event celebrating the long-awaited arrival of spring is coming back for its second year. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1, Bockfest West Bend will feature Bock beer, live music ...

From the end of World War II until the '80s, the Slickers performed polka music at weddings, funerals, dances and parties in the central Indianapolis neighborhood that lent them their name.

It's all about Polka in Pulaski this weekend. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:23:38 GMT (1748874218093) Story Infinite Scroll ... Polka Pulaski Dance Food Festival Culture Polish Music.

Penn-Ohio Polka Pals will celebrate the release of its “2024 52nd Anniversary Edition” CD with a show Sunday at DiLucia’s Banquet Center. The 20-song CD features new recordings by members of ...

The area’s rich polka history has marked it as one of the leaders in polka music in the United States. According to Greco, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area has a strong competitor in Chicago.