The Traditional Polish Harvest Celebration - Franciscan Center - Lourdes College
Sunday September 28, 2008
Doors open 1PM, Program 2PM, Dinner Follows $30 Aadvance / $35 Door
Mass time pending. More info contact Rob 419-244-2512
Toledo's 18th annual Polish Harvest celebration of Dozynki will be held on Sunday, Sept 28th, 2008 at the Franciscan Center. Once again presented by The Toledo-Poznan Alliance, this year's Dozynki observance starts with Mass in the Queen of Peace Chapel at noon followed by a procession to the Franciscan Center Commons, with music accompaniment by Larry Szabo, accordianist with Toledo's Glasstown Sound polka band.
Reception at the Franciscan Center begins at 1pm and the Dozynki program begins at 2pm. This year the Toledo Poznan Alliance will be honoring The Society of Christ Order of priests, whose International Provincial is located in our sister city of Poznan, Poland, along with Rev Richard Philiposki, pastor of St Adalbert and St Hedwig parishes in Toledo, OH. Also honored will be Peggy Grant of 20 North Gallery, Toledo, for her support and promotion of Polish artists, especially her late husband, Adam Grant, whose work is now becoming recognized the world over.
Entertainment will be provided by Toledo's Echoes of Poland Folk Song & Dance Ensemble, and pianist Irina Arbatskaya. Dinner menu includes traditional Polish Harvest foods and will be catered by Chef Robert Rosencrantz and the staff of Event Professionals. A raffle and Silent Auction are included in the afternoon's activities.
Co-chairs of Dozynki 2008 are Janet Gawle and Rob Szczublewski, hosts of The Melodies of Poland radio program. Proceeds from this annual event benefit the Dom Dziecka orphanage in Poznan, Poland. Advance reservations by Sept 15th are only $30 per person, general seating. Reservations after Sept 15th are $35 per person. Event Sponsorship is available for $100 and includes program recognition, 2 dinners, and preferred seating. Reservations can be sent to Dozynki 2008, c/o 243 E Streicher, Toledo, OH 43608.
Polka Dances
Schedule of Dances less than a tank of gas away
All around Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland and the Midwest, more and more people are dusting off
their polka shoes and putting that old leather to good use. Polka music is still the happiest
music around. Life is too short and the world too troubled not to have some old-time fun. Now, if only
our politicians would learn to polka!
The Polish language can be challenging for those who first come into contact with it. Polish pronunciation
and the various endings of words found in Polish grammar represent a marked departure for those familiar with
Western European languages. While challenging, not only is Polish language proficiency achievable, but it can
also be an enjoyable learning experience! Much of this depends on teaching methods and language
instructors.
Children's Practice - - Every Tuesday at 6:30PM P.R.C.U.A. Hall
Adult's Practice - - Every Thursday at 7:30PM P.R.C.U.A. Hall
To join the ensemble come to a practice.
[Toledo Polish Genealogy Site]
The Toledo Polish Genealogy Society meets the 3rd Saturday
of the month, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Lagrange Street Library.
THE LIRA ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO PRESENTS
"A Polish Christmas -- Carols, Paderewski and More"
In Cleveland, Ohio
Featuring beloved Polish carols; orchestral, music from Paderewski’s only opera; music of Stanislaw
Moniuszko; spirited folk songs and exciting folk dances performed by The Lira Singers, The Lira Symphony,
The Lechici Dancers and the Lira Dancers.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH at 3pm At Cleveland Music Hall [Click here] for Lira Information
"One of the grandest and most dazzling spectacles in the
world." 90 Artists
SLĄSK 1600 Costumes Sląsk Website Played Toledo's Valentine Theater November 23.
University of Michigan
Complete Solo Works of Chopin
March 6 - April 14, 2007 ~ Britton Recital Hall
Experience the musical life of Fryderyk Chopin through his complete works for
solo piano: from his earliest surviving work, a polonaise written at age 7,
through his last mazurka penned in 1849. There will be nine free recitals,
including pre-concert talks given by musicology and theory students and faculty,
and a symposium on April 14, with talks by Jeffrey Kallberg, Mark Clague, Nadine
Hubbs, and Wayne Petty.
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Blessing & Dedication of Pope John Paul II
Statue
St. Adalbert - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Along with the blessing of the newly erected bronze statue of John Paul II the parish will celebrate Polish
Heritage Month. Sunday the 29th also marks the beginning of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of St.
Adabert Parish. There will be day long festivities including entertainment by the PAC Band, Echoes of Poland
Dance Troop, dancing to the music of "Touch of Brass", you favorite polish foods and more.
If you have information regarding Polish events in Toledo Polonia or within a 2 hour
drive from Toledo - send information for posting on this Polonia Events Page to
deniusz @ h2oville .com.
Send qualiying announcments to:
deniusz @ h2oville .com
Fax: 248-671-5321
Experience the musical life of Fryderyk Chopin through his complete works for
solo piano: from his earliest surviving work, a polonaise written at age 7,
through his last mazurka penned in 1849. There will be nine free recitals,
including pre-concert talks given by musicology and theory students and faculty,
and a symposium on April 14, with talks by Jeffrey Kallberg, Mark Clague, Nadine
Hubbs, and Wayne Petty.
The Echoes of Poland Annual Dinner Dance
Along with the blessing of the newly erected bronze statue of John Paul II the parish will celebrate Polish
Heritage Month. Sunday the 29th also marks the beginning of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of St.
Adabert Parish. There will be day long festivities including entertainment by the PAC Band, Echoes of Poland
Dance Troop, dancing to the music of "Touch of Brass", you favorite polish foods and more.
