- O.K. To BRING THE KIDS free** Last updated: NOVEMBER 23, 2009
1) If you would like more details check Music & Dance News or pick up the flyers from the band stage, or join the 3 Polka Clubs and get their Newsletters. More energetic and skilled Men-dancers are needed everywhere. Lessons available Monday night at the Lennox, St. Louis Park or people at the dances will teach you.
2) Will be updated, whenever new dances come along --- not responsible for mistakes - Hilde 952-944-2854
3) If you have no e-mail, send a self addressed envelope to 10900 Northmark Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 and you will get the latest schedule hard copy.
R E G U L A R P O L K A V A R I E T Y D A N C E S :
Fridays: Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar, Polka (danceable floor from 8-10) 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis 612-781-3860
2nd Friday: American Legion Post, 1135 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN / Hank Thunander / 7-11 / info. 651-735-5613 Hank
Saturdays: Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar, Polka (danceable floor from 8-10) 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis 612-781-3860
2nd Saturday: Roxxy Hall all Women’s Band at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis / 612-338-9491
Some Sat: Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center / former Knights of Columbus, 6831 HWY 65 / 763-784-3077 or 612-618-7887
Sometime: Park Ballroom, New Prague, MN / Tel.: 952-758-4603
Sundays: Monticello, MN / Osowski’s Fleamarket / for band info call 763-295-2121
Sundays: Glencoe, MN, Pla-Mor Ballroom, Tel.: 320-864-4119 / Dance 1:30 - 5:30; / Tel.: 320-864-4119
Sundays: Waite Park Legion, Waite Park, MN (near St. Cloud) off HWY 94 West, take HWY 15 East, then left / 6:30
Mondays: Dance Lessons at the Lennox, everyone, HWY 5 east of Louisiana Ave. St. Louis Park, MN / year around / 7:00
Mondays: Band at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis / Free Parking / Mondays free / 612-338-9491
Mondays: Some Mondays: Taping: “Bandwagen” in Mankato Ballroom HWY 14 / 7:00
Tuesdays: Medina, MN, Medina Entertainment Center (HWY 55) Dance - see Music & Dance News, back page) / 1-4
Wednesdays St. Augusta, MN (HWY 94 West) / Chicken Dinner 4:30, Dance 5-9, American Legion / $7.75 both / Tel.: 320-252-4349
Thursdays: At the Lennox on HWY 5 at Louisiana Ave., St. Louis Park MN, Senior Dance,
Other: Stillwater, MN / Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter / Polka Variety / call for info. 651-439-7128
Weekdays: from Noon to 1:00 p.m. watch Polkaspotlight on TV Channel 6 Cable Twin Cities, also Bismarck and Fargo ND, Santa Barbara, CA. Viewer Response Line: polkaspotlight@... 763-533-1710 - 763-521-5164 Next Taping Info: 763-533-8196
P O L K A C L U B S (3) :
Polka Lovers Club of America (red and white) = German, Czech, other (Everyone welcome to join and get their Newsletter )
Midwest Polka Association (MPA) = Polish and other (Everybody welcome to join and get their Newsletter) $7.-/ yr, or $12.- f. 2 yrs.
Heartland Polka Swingers (green and white) = Northern and St. Cloud Area (Everybody welcome to join and get their Newsletter)
O T H E R :
*Latest Best Polka Dance Lesson Tape: - www.poloniatoday.com/store-extras/index.html/ see last page
*Dance Teacher: Hop-Polka & Ballroom: Shirley Peaslee, 7814 Woodlawn Drive, Moundsview, MN 55112 - Ph: 763-786-2937
*Monday Dance Classes: at the Lennox Center, HWY 5 east of Louisiana Avenue, all year, all dances, except Polka / 7 p.m.
* Some Dancers at the dances will gladly show you the Steps.
*Dance Teachers: Stan & Darlene Wandersee, Hop Polka & variety, St. Paul, MN Tel.: 651-776-7034
*Dance Teacher: West Coast Swing & Ballroom, no Polka; call Larry Ablin at 612-599-7856 (excellent)
*TC Swing: Cindy & Terry Gardner, teaching & tapes, Lindy-Hop, Charlston, etc., call 612-722-9976 (www.tcswing.com)
*DanceLessonTapes: VCR Polka & other Dance-Lessons -VCR-Tapes by Mary Lou Kaye to order: 1-800-346-8280 ($35?)
1) To order Music and Dance News for $15 for 1 year, or $26 for 2 years: Fax or call Winsted, MN at 320-485-2535
or join the Polka Lovers Club of America for $12.-- a year, and get the Music & Dance News in the mail for free.
2) Order Fox Valley Polka Review for more info: send $15.- a year to Arl Brooks, 710 E. Alfred St. #2, Weyauwega, WI 54983
3) Midwest Polka Association Newsletter, $7.- per year or $12.- for 2 years, call Pat Eckman at 651-433-2173 (most Polkas)
4) Wisconsin Newsletter from Phyllis Gerhartz, 705 S. Military Road, Chilton, WI 53014 (We Love To Dance Club)
5) Dance Schedule from middle and northern part of Minnesota and Dakota call Jerry Morse, 218-894-2061
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N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9 --- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA NewsLetter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
FRI NOV 20 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Keller bar / Becky / 8:00
FRI NOV 20 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn, Firemen’s Dance / Dain’s Dutchmen and Good Ole Boys / ?
SAT NOV 21 / Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center, HWY 65 at Mississippi Ave. / The Squires Band / 7:00-11
SUN NOV 22 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats / 1:30
SUN NOV 22 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Dain’s Dutchmen /
SUN NOV 22 / Duncan, IA / Community Ballroom / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
TUE NOV 24 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Country Polkateers / 1-4
THU NOV 26 / T H A N K S G I V I N G / Thanksgiving Buffet at Medina Entertainment Center / 11-2 p.m. / make Reservations at 763-478-6661
SAT NOV 28 / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SUN NOV 29 / Waconia, MN / Waconia Ballroom / Leon Olsen Band / 1:30
SUN NOV 29 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Country Polkateers / 1:30
SUN NOV 29 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Betty Rydell /
D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 9 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
TUE DEC 01 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen / 1-4
THU DEC 3 / Norwood/Young America / Wilkommen Pavilion / Lunch / Riverside DUO / 1-4
FRI DEC 4 / Alexandria, MN / VFW / Julie Lee / 7-11
SAT DEC 5 / Champlin, MN / American Legion / 12450 Business Park Boulevard, HWY 169 & Hayden Lake Boulevard / MPA Start the Holidays Dance / Doktor Kielbasa / 7-11
SUN DEC 6 / Waconia, MN / Waconia Ballroom / Dain’s Dutchmen / 1:30
SUN DEC 6 / Waite Park, MN / Legion / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 6:30
SUN DEC 6 / Turtle Lake, WI / HWY 8 K& 63 / Casino / Craig Ebel / 1-5
SUN DEC 6 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Christmas Party / Advance payment to Chuck Thiel, PO Box 607, Lester Prairie, MN 55354 ($15.00) or $18 at the door / Chuck Thiel & Jolly /Ramblers / 1-5
SUN DEC 6 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Doc’s All Stars Big Band 40ie to 60ies / 3-7
SUN DEC 6 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Leon Olsen /
TUE DEC 8 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Julie Lee / 1-4
WED DEC 9 / New Brighton, MN / Tri City Legion / Dinner Dance / Gary & Jan ZenZen / 5:30 - 9:00
THU DEC 10 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Senior Dance, lunch included / Country Diamonds / 1-4
FRI DEC 11 / Osakis, MN / VFW / Fish Fry 5-8 / Dance 7-11 / Julie Lee / 7-11
FRI DEC 11 / NE Minneapolis / 2300 Univ. Ave. NE / Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar / Becky / 8:00
SAT DEC 12 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Keller bar / Becky 8:00
SAT DEC 12 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midn.
SAT DEC 12 / Sturgeon Lake, MN / Doc/s Bar & Grill / 5th Annual Holiday Spectacular / Dr. Kielbasa / 8:30 - 12:20
SUN DEC 13 / Wahpeton, ND / Eagles Club Julie Lee / 5-9
SUN DEC 13 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Leon Olsen / 1:30
TUE DEC 15 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Wally Pickal / 1-4
THU DEC 17 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Senior Dance, lunch included / Wally Pickal / 1-4
SAT DEC 19 / Frazee, MN / White Pine Room / Julie Lee / 7-10
SAT DEC 19 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Branson Style with Betty Rydell /
SAT DEC 19 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SUN DEC 20 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Julie Lee & White Rose Band / 1:30
SUN DEC 20 / Waconia, MN / Waconia, Ballroom / Leon Olsen Band / 1:3
TUE DEC 22 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Bruce Bradley / 1-4
FRI DEC 25 / ------------------------- MERRY CHRISTMAS -------------------------
SUN DEC 27 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats / 1:30
SUN DEC 27 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Leon Olsen /
TUE DEC 29 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Top Notchmen
THU DEC 31 / Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center / HWY 65
THU DEC 31 / New Prague, MN / Park Ballroom / New Year/s Eve / Grody Porches & The Little Fishermen /
THU DEC 31 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance & Comedy /
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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
FRI JAN 1 / Yearly New Years Day Dance / Waconia Entertainment Center / Novotny Trio and Wally Pickal / noon-6
FRI JAN 1 / New Years Day / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Leon Olsen & Top Notch men /
SAT JAN 2 / Fridley, MN / VFW / Osborne Road & HWY 65 / After New Year’s Blast / MPA / Twin Cities Soundz / 7-11
SAT JAN 2 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Whitesidewalls /
SUN Jan 3 / Glancoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Stan’s Country Dutchmen / 1:30
TUE JAN 5 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Country Polkateers / 1-4
THU JAN 7 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Band TBA / 1-4
SAT JAN 9 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midn.
SAT JAN 9 / Winthrop, MN / Senio Social Lites / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
JAN 9 - 16 / 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Itinerary / Departing from Fort Lauderdale / Sailing aboard MSC Poescia / Dance Lessons, a private Cocktail Party for our Group, Two Great Polka Bands / Joe Stanky and the Cadets and John Stevens DoubleShot from Pennsylvania / from 549.- per person / contact Katie Markley (starkly@...)
SUN JAN 10 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Chuck Thiel & The Jolly Ramblers / 1:30
WED JAN 13 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Dahle Dahmen & The Polka Beats / 1-4
SAT JAN 16 / Norwood/Young America, MN / Po.L.K of A Members Dance /
SAT JAN 16 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Johnny Holm Band /
SUN JAN 17 / Columbia Heights, MN / Murzyn Hall / Afternoon MPA Dance / Roman Jaworski’s 100th Birthday / Music by Joe Glowacki / 2 - 6 / $7.--
SUN JAN 17 / Little Falls, MN / Falls Ballroom / Dale Dahmen & The Polka Beats /
SUN JAN 17 / New Prague, MN / Park Ballroom / Fundraiser f. the Minnesota Hall of Fame / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
SUN JAN 17 / Kewaskum, WI / Amerahn Ballroom / Heat Wave Polkafest / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen /
TUE JAN 19 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Bruce Bradley / 1-4
THU JAN 21 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Larry Olsen & Loretta / 1-4
FRI JAN 22 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SAT JAN 22 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen / 8:00
SUN JA\N 24 / Rochester, MN / Eagles Club / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 1-5
SUN JAN 24 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Larry Olsen Band / 1:30
TUE JAN 26 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Wally Pickal / 1-4
JAN 30 - FEB 6, 2010 / Polka Cruise with the Stars III / Full Circle: Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek along with the Boys from Baltimore / Special Guest Star Polka Hall of Famer Ray Jay / $799.-- / more: Contact Helga Leonard at 724-234-2033 / $799.--
SUN JAN 31 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Firemen’s Dance / Peter & Pau Wendinger /
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT FEB 13 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave. / Roxxy Hall Band /alll women’s band / 8:30 - midnight
SUN FEB 14 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Velvet Brass Big Band to Rock & Roll / 3-7
SUN FEB 14 / New Ulm, MN / Turner Hall, Parade of Bands Fundraiser / Adam & Jolly Jammers / Time?
SAT FEB 27 / Bloomington, MN / Knights of Columbus / MPA After Valentine’s Dance / DyVersaCo / 7-11
M A R C H 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT MAR 13 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave. / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midnight
SUN MAR 14 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Jazzdotcombo, Youth Jazzband from St. Cloud / 3-7 (what kind of Jazz?)
SUN MAR 14 / Duncan, IA / Ballroom / Free Dance / Celebrating 10 years of Polka Music / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 2-5:30
SAT MAR 20 / Bloomington, MN / Knights of Columbus / MPA St. Patrick’s Day Dance / Doctor Kielbasa / 7-11
A P R I L 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka ReviewValley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SUN APR 18 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Velvet Brass Big Band / 3-7
SAT APR 24 / Maplewood, MN / Moose Lodge / MPA Anniversary Dance / John Gora & Gorale / 7-11
APR 29, 30, May 1 / Osseo, WI / Palladium Ballroom / Springtime Polka & Music Fest / THU: Julie Lee, Ryan Herman alternating / FRI: Barefoot Becky, Rhythm Playboys alternating / SAT: Leon Olsen Show, Rhythm Playboys alternating, 7-10 Top Notchmen / Info: 715-597-2102
M A Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka ReviewValley Polka Review (address see page 1)
MAY 01 / Osseo, WI / Palladium Ballroom / Spingtime Polka & Music Fest / Leon Olsen, Rhythm Playboys alternating, 7-10 Top Notchmen
SUN MAY 02 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Sammy Jensen Big Band / 3-7
MAY 13, 14, 15, 16 / Concord, WI / Concord House / FRI: West Hall 6-mid: Squeese Box 6-11, Top Notchmen: 7-midn. alternating / SAT: 12:30 Membership Meeting - East Hall // West Hall 1:30-5:30: Jerry Schneider, Music Connection, Goodtime Dutchmen / East Hall 2-6: Squeeze Box, DyversaCo Craig Ebel; Karl & The Country Dutchmen / SUN: West Hall 1-7 / Ed Hause, Steve Meisner, alternating / East Hall: Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen 1-5
MAY 15, 16 New Prague, MN / 11-11 American Legion, Park Ballroom / SAT: Barefoot Becky 11-3; Leon Olsen Band 3-5, 7-9; Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen 5-7, 9-11 / SUN noon-6: Malek’s Fishermen noon-1:30 and 3-4:30; Dale Pexa Band 1:30-3 and 4:30-6:00
SAT MAY 15 / Ramada Inn / MPA Spring Dance / Polish Connection / 7-11
J U N E 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT JUN 26 / Bloomington, MN / Knights of Columbus / A Summer Dance / Polka Family / 7-11
J U L Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
JULY 9, 10, 11 / Ellsworth, WI / Pierce County Fairgrounds / FRI 5-11: Stage1Shelter: Dale Dahmen and The Polka Beats; Brians Mississippi Valley Dutchmen; alternating / Stage 2 Tent: Maleck’s Fishermen; Top Notchmen; alternating / SAT noon-11: Stage 1 Shelter noon-11: Top Notchmen; Matt Hodec & The Dakota Dutchmen; alternating; Adam & The Jolly Jammers 8-11 / Stage 2 Tent: Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen; Karl & the Country Dutchmen; alternating; Julie Lee & The White Rose Band 8-11 / SUNDAY: 10:30 Ecumenical Church Service by Wendinger Band; / 1-9 July Lee & White Rose Band; Leon Olsen; alternating
SUN JULY 11 / Blaine, MN / Aquatore Park / MPA Picnic / Granda Boys / noon - ???l
SAT JUL 31 / Bloomington, MN / Knights of Columbus / Another Summer Dance / Pan Franek & Zosia / 7-11
A U G U S T 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
TUE AUG 3 / Alaska Cruise / with Julie Lee / sign up soon
SUN AUG 22 / Columbia Heights, MN / 530 Mills Street / MPA One more Summer Dance / Gennie O & The Next Step / 2-6
AUG 28, 29, 30 / Norwood/Young America / Fairgrounds / Stiftungsfest / Dancefloor under the Big Tent /
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT SEP 25 / Maplewood, MN / Moose Lodge / MPA Fall Dance / Chad / 7-11
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
OCT 8, 9 / Sauk Centre, MN / Gerard’s Bar & Grill , 1225 Timberlane Drive / Oktoberfest / FRI: 3-10 / Country Polkateers Carl & His Country Dutchmen / SAT: 1-10 / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats; Adam & The Jolly Jammers; Karl & His County Dutchmen / watch for band changes
SAT OCT 9 / Sobieski, MN / MPA Sobieski one day Bus Trip / starting at North Air Event Center Fridley parking lot HWY 65 / 3:00 p.m. / Band TBA / lots of food and dancing / coming home at midnight /
SAT OCT 16 / Maplewood,, MN / Moose Lodge / MPA another Fall Dance / Twin Cities Soundz / 7-11
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
NOV 5, 6, 7 / Rochester, MN / Kahler Hotel and Mariott Hotel / 3-day Polka Party / Bands to be announced /
SAT NOV 13 / Bloomington, MN / Knights of Columbus / MPA Winter Dance / DyVersaCo / 7-11
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland
Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT DEC 4 / Champlin, MN / Legion / Pre Holiday Dance / Doctor Kielbasa / 7-11
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POLKA NEWS
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“LETS ALL POLKA TODAY”
DANCE LESSONS ON DVD
Chicago (PMN)-Dancers Matt and Elaine, known to many as the top polka dancers in the country, have just released an instructional learn-to-polka DVD entitled "Let's All Polka Today!" The DVD is 60 minutes long and is both instructional and entertaining. It features three sections of polka dance instruction from basic to advanced sequences with spins and turns. In addition, there is a bonus of "Polka in Paradise" line dance with instructions and group demonstration, plus a video clip of Matt and Elaine's high-energy performance dancing. The DVD also includes a special appearance by 16-time Grammy Award winner Jimmy Sturr and features the music of The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra.
Matt and Elaine have appeared on many TV shows: "The Rachael Ray Show," "Good Day New York," and are the featured dancers of the Jimmy Sturr Show on RFD satellite television. They have been teaching and performing across the country and continue to take the polka to new and diverse audiences.
The DVD is step-by-step, easy to learn, fun and entertaining. It is available via the Polonia Today Online website at "www.poloniatoday.com/store-extras/index.html"
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Cedar Cultural Center<cedarwebmaster@...>
Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 6:07 PM Subject: [@TheCedar] Vic Chesnutt, Brass Messengers with NOMO, Bill Harley, Boiled in Lead benefit for Dean, 416 Club with Dan Newton, Harper Simon To: worldwidepolkas@...
Tickets on sale Fri. 11/20 at noon Purchase from the Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets (Electric Fetus, Homestead Pickin' Parlor, Depth of Field, and Irish on Grand), and online at Ticketweb.
Sat 1/23/10 Modern Radio Record Label 10th Anniversary Extravaganza featuring The Plastic Constellations, Skoal Kodiak, STNNNG, and Vampire Hands Local label celebrates 10 years in style with some of their top acts; early, all ages shows with tons of great music. MORE
5pm $10 general admission Standing Room Only
Sat. 5/15/10 Doc Watson featuring David Holt A legendary guitar picker and singer, and a warm, genuine performer, now only giving very occasional concerts as he enjoys his 87th year. Tickets for this show go on sale to the general public at noon Fri 11/13, but as a subscriber to @TheCedar, you are eligible to take advantage of the special presale to Cedar supporters, simply enter the code word 'leader' at Ticketweb. This show WILL sell out early; you know what to do. MORE
8pm $80 Center Section/$65 General Admission
Fri. 5/21/10 Colin Hay with special guest Very entertaining former Men at Work frontman from a land down under, now with a hugely successful solo career. First of a two night run! MORE
8pm $22 advance/$25 day of show
Sat. 5/22/10 Colin Hay with special guest Very entertaining former Men at Work frontman from a land down under, now with a hugely successful solo career. Second of a two night run! MORE
8pm $22 advance/$25 day of show
This week's events One of the most underappreciated artists around, and yet among the most adored by his fans, Vic Chesnutt (7.30pm Thur 11/19) writes of the fragility of life, the vagaries and randomness of existence, and the bizarrely skewed people who populate our world. Easy listening he ain't necessarily so (or, as Pitchfork puts it: "Vic Chesnutt could rarely be accused of having a sunny disposition, but even considering that, his latest album features some truly harrowing material"), but all the same, Vic is charming (if sometimes crass), unflinchingly honest and epic--and tonight he has a full band of worthy collaborators and co-conspirators, including Guy Picciotto (of Fugazi) and members of Thee Silver Mt. Zion/godspeed you! black emperor and Witchies -- the team behind 2007's North Star Deserter, as well as Vic's latest, At The Cut.
"Lyrically, Chesnutt has converted his psyche into something between a short-story collection and the final act of King Lear." (The Onion AV Club) "Vic Chesnutt's music always seems to be approaching beauty, just as his lyrics are forever closing in on meaning. It's up to the listener to push the songs over the edge, and it can be immensely satisfying when you do." (Washington Post)
You can listen to a few tracks, and read more reviews of At The Cut here Setting the stage nicely, expect stripped down somber Southern folk from opener Liz Durrett, whose Uncle Vic (yes, that Vic) produced her first two albums.
Sponsored by vita.mn
Let the dance party begin with The Brass Messengers and NOMO (8pm Fri 11/20)! The Brass Messengers deliver on the promise of playing whatever sort of music they can fit into their horns. Tonight, they'll have some special guests along with the North Star Roller Girls, Cabezon puppets, and Chicks on Sticks. NOMO is a raucous Afrobeat/Electronica-ish collective from Michigan, should be a great warmup for the party.
Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI
Another terrific children's entertainer stops by in the form of two-time Grammy-winning Bill Harley (11am Sat 11/21), a singer, spoken word artist, and NPR commentator with a delightful sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI. Target Family Series at The Cedar
Boiled in Lead (8pm Sat 11/21) got a shot in the proverbial arm when uber-guitarist and all-round good guy Dean Magraw joined them a few years back. Now, the band is reciprocating with this benefit for Dean, unable to work due to a bone marrow transplant earlier in the year. A treat to hear BiL anytime, this night promises to be extra special. They'll even get some help for a few songs from Ruth MacKenzie! There'll be a silent auction, and opportunities to send your money straight to Dean--and all proceeds from the evening go to Dean, so make this your time to show your love for Dean.
Spend Sunday evening with a cosy 416 Club hosted by the venerable Dan Newton aka Daddy Squeeze (7.30pm Sun 11/22), with special guests Davina & the Vagabonds, Spider John Koerner, and the Daddy Squeeze Band. There'll even be some tap dancing from Keane Sense of Rhythm. All this for only $5? You betcha! Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI
You might not recognize the name (yet), but Harper Simon (7.30pm Tues 11/24) has been inevitably thrust into the music business all his life, growing up as the son of Paul Simon, and immortalized in these lines from Graceland:
"My traveling companion is nine years old He is the child of my first marriage But I've reason to believe We both will be received In Graceland"
Harper is now 37, just released his debut solo album of country-folk songs (with dad pitching in on a couple of songs, along with a raft of other top talent), and immediately been thrust into the limelight with appearances on Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Sounding uncannily like his father on many tracks (not surprising, perhaps, given the only slightly less than 50% of Paul's DNA he inherited), and yet with his own voice emerging clearly from the enormous shadow that must have been cast over him, Harper is an artist to watch--and see now in a small venue, while you can. Opener Peter Wolf Crier is the appealing new folk-pop project by Peter Pisano, formerly of The Wars of 1812.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: International Main Street Polka Band<imspolkaband@...>
Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 9:14 PM Subject: A Great Time in Arizona To: International Main Street Polka Band <imspolkaband@...>
Hi to all,
Now is a great time to plan
ahead..
If youre outArizona way in January please
come and see us, youll have a great time.
We look forward to seeing
you..
Also for those of you heading to Tony
Petkovseks Thanksgiving Polka Party in Cleveland, Ohio, I hope to see you there
for a grand time.
Below is the schedule for Arizona
January 3, 2010GreenfieldVillage - Mesa, Arizona1:00pm -appearing with Steve Meisner January 6, 20105438 LaMiradaDrive - Laveen, Arizona1:00pm-appearing with Steve Meisner January8, 2010Lost Dutchmen - Mesa, Arizona6:00pm-appearing with Steve Meisner January 9, 2010Cresent Run - 8500 Southern Avenue -Mesa, Arizona7:00pm-appearing with Steve Meisner January 10, 2010GreenfieldVillage - Mesa, Arizona1:00pm -appearing with Steve Meisner
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lori Young - Brave Combo<lori@...>
Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM Subject: Brave Combo - Dan's / Bob Dylan /New Christmas CD To: worldwidepolkas@...
Brave Combo TV will be back on the air December 9th with an online streaming Christmas concert. Details soon....
Pops Carter with BC at Dan's on November 21 Local music legend Pops Carter will open the show at Dan's Silverleaf on Saturday, November 21. Show time 10pm; tickets $10 at the door (STUDENTS! Show your ID at the door and get in for only $5)!www.danssilverleaf.com
Bob Dylan's Must Be Santa Video A video for Bob Dylan's"Must Be Santa" from Christmas in the Heart is now up on YouTube.Be sure to check it out, it's a cover of Brave Combo's arrangement, right down to the listing of the presidents' names along with Santa's reindeer. Leave a comment on YouTube about Brave Combo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLZ8LPIh4Xc
CHRISTMAS PRESENT - New Live CD PRE-ORDER DEAL (DEMO IS SOLD OUT) It's Brave Combo's holiday dance party
captured LIVE in Illinois and Texas! Christmas Present has 15 Christmas favorites including We Three Kings Cha Cha Cha and Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow Twist!
Currently available through the BC store is a pre-order deal that includes a digital download of the album so that you can start dancing under the mistletoe right away! (Or if you are a download-only kind of person, that is available too!)
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adrienne Dorn / The Cedar<adrienne.dorn@...>
Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM Subject: Special Announcements from The Cedar To: worldwidepolkas@...
Dear Cedar Patrons,
Below are some updates from The Cedar
including a special event announcement and an important fundraising
opportunity.
Doc
Watson Performance
I am pleased to announce that The Cedar
will host a special performance by American guitarist and seven-time Grammy
award winner Doc Watson on Saturday, May
15th, 2010. Because of his acclaimed work and infrequent performances, this
will be the highest profile show in Cedar history. Unrivaled programming like
this is made possible with support from donors and patrons like you. To say
thank you, were offering our donors and newsletter subscribers the opportunity
to purchase tickets before the official on-sale date. Tickets are $65 for
general admission and $80 for center section seating. Click
hereto purchase tickets (limit two per customer)
withthe access code leader.
Staycation
Campaign: Thank you!
Meanwhile, dont forget about the plethora
of other amazing events at The Cedar (thecedar.org/event).
Our current fundraising campaign, Cedar Staycation, promotes the idea that
Cedar events are as much fun as a vacation but without the expense and travel
time, which is especially helpful during a recession. And when you make a
donation of at least $50, you get 2-for-1 admission on select concert events
like those listed here. Because of
the recent recession, foundations assets are down, and many have pulled their arts
funding; this means your donation to The Cedar is especially important this
year. Supporting The Cedar demonstrates that the Twin Cities arts
scene is important to you.
A
great way to support The Cedar
Make a donation to The Cedar through
GiveMN.org
this TUESDAY NOV 17th, and your contribution will help The Cedar to
raise more! The Saint Paul Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation and Bush
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made to us through GiveMN.org
on Tuesday starting at 8am. Whats more,
the organization with the largest number of donors will get an additional
$5,000, so any amount helps!
Please
consider making a donation this Tuesday,
Nov 17th at GiveMN.org,
and forward this email to friends and family so they can join the cause!
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Cedar Cultural Center<cedarwebmaster@...>
Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM Subject: [@TheCedar] Title: This week: Dirty Projectors, David Wilcox, Buille, Will Hale, John Gorka, Toshi Reagon with Chastity Brown To: worldwidepolkas@...
Tickets on sale Fri. 11/13 at noon Purchase from the Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets (Electric Fetus, Homestead Pickin' Parlor, Depth of Field, and Irish on Grand), and online at Ticketweb
Sun. 12/20/09 Romantica EP Release Irish-tinged Americana group celebrate the release of Control Alt Country Delete! MORE
7:30pm $10 advance/$12 day of show
Sat. 1/30/10 The Sweet Colleens with the Minneapolis Youth Chorus * Cedar Family The first venture by roots rockers Sweet Colleens into children's music featured an ambitious collaboration with the Minneapolis Youth Chorus (morning show) MORE
Sat. 1/30/10 The Sweet Colleens with the Minneapolis Youth Chorus * Cedar Family The first venture by roots rockers Sweet Colleens into children's music featured an ambitious collaboration with the Minneapolis Youth Chorus (afternoon show) MORE
2:00pm $10 adults/$5 kids 2 to 12/under age 2 are FREE
Fri. 2/12/10 Solas American-Irish supergroup! MORE 8:00pm $18 advance/$20 day of show
Sat. 2/27/10 No Bird Sing, Lookbook and Kill The Vultures Triple bill hip-hop night! MORE 8:00pm $10 advance/$12 day of show Standing Room Only
Sat. 4/3/10 Las Rubias Del Norte Classically trained singers turn to eclectic Latin lounge music. MORE 8:00pm $12 advance/$15 day of show
This week's events The Dirty Projectors with tUnE-yArDs (7.30pm Wed Nov 11) show has SOLD OUT. Sponsored by 89.3 The Current and vita.mn
Sue McLean & Associates present singer-songwriter David Wilcox (7.30pm Thu Nov 12) in an intimate unplugged show. Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI.
Irish instrumental band Buille (7pm Fri Nov 13) features some faces who will be familiar to Cedar audiences, fronted by concertina wizz NIall Vallely (Karan Casey Band), who makes his instrument sing, his brother Caoimhin (also of Karan Casey Band) on piano, and Paul Meehan (Lnasa) on bouzouki. Their music sparkles, traditional in tone, yet with swirling jazz undercurrents. Catch this early show, and pick up your tickets for Solas while you are here!
Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI.
Kids of all ages will be bouncing off the walls when The Cedar welcomes back Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade Band with their Rock Concert for Kids (part of the Target Family Series at The Cedar) (11am Sat Nov 14). Great fun!
Settle back and listen and laugh with storyteller in song John Gorka (8pm Sat Nov 14) as he celebrates the release of his 11th album So Dark You See (Red House Records). Sponsored by Radio Heartland
Toshi Reagon (7.30pm Sun Nov 15) has a big voice, and a presence to match. The daughter of Sweet Honey in the Rock co-founder Bernice Johnson Reagon, Toshi will be appearing tonight with crash-hot drummer Allison Miller ("Rising Star Drummer" in Downbeat's 53rd Annual Critics Poll), well worth seeing in her own right. Opener will be Chastity Brown, making a name for herself with her own powerful vocal chops and soulful songs. Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI.
- O.K. To BRING THE KIDS free** Last updated: NOVEMBER 13, 2009
1) If you would like more details check Music & Dance News or pick up the flyers from the band stage, or join the 3 Polka Clubs and get their Newsletters. More energetic and skilled Men-dancers are needed everywhere. Lessons available Monday night at the Lennox, St. Louis Park or people at the dances will teach you.
2) Will be updated, whenever new dances come along --- not responsible for mistakes - Hilde 952-944-2854
3) If you have no e-mail, send a self addressed envelope to 10900 Northmark Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 and you will get the latest schedule hard copy.
R E G U L A R P O L K A V A R I E T Y D A N C E S :
Fridays: Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar, Polka (danceable floor from 8-10) 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis 612-781-3860
2nd Friday: American Legion Post, 1135 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN / Hank Thunander / 7-11 / info. 651-735-5613 Hank
Saturdays: Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar, Polka (danceable floor from 8-10) 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis 612-781-3860
2nd Saturday: Roxxy Hall all Women’s Band at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis / 612-338-9491
Some Sat: Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center / former Knights of Columbus, 6831 HWY 65 / 763-784-3077 or 612-618-7887
Sometime: Park Ballroom, New Prague, MN / Tel.: 952-758-4603
Sundays: Monticello, MN / Osowski’s Fleamarket / for band info call 763-295-2121
Sundays: Glencoe, MN, Pla-Mor Ballroom, Tel.: 320-864-4119 / Dance 1:30 - 5:30; / Tel.: 320-864-4119
Sundays: Waite Park Legion, Waite Park, MN (near St. Cloud) off HWY 94 West, take HWY 15 East, then left / 6:30
Mondays: Dance Lessons at the Lennox, everyone, HWY 5 east of Louisiana Ave. St. Louis Park, MN / year around / 7:00
Mondays: Band at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis / Free Parking / Mondays free / 612-338-9491
Mondays: Some Mondays: Taping: “Bandwagen” in Mankato Ballroom HWY 14 / 7:00
Tuesdays: Medina, MN, Medina Entertainment Center (HWY 55) Dance - see Music & Dance News, back page) / 1-4
Wednesdays St. Augusta, MN (HWY 94 West) / Chicken Dinner 4:30, Dance 5-9, American Legion / $7.75 both / Tel.: 320-252-4349
Thursdays: At the Lennox on HWY 5 at Louisiana Ave., St. Louis Park MN, Senior Dance,
Other: Stillwater, MN / Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter / Polka Variety / call for info. 651-439-7128
Weekdays: from Noon to 1:00 p.m. watch Polkaspotlight on TV Channel 6 Cable Twin Cities, also Bismarck and Fargo ND, Santa Barbara, CA. Viewer Response Line: polkaspotlight@... 763-533-1710 - 763-521-5164 Next Taping Info: 763-533-8196
P O L K A C L U B S (3) :
Polka Lovers Club of America (red and white) = German, Czech, other (Everyone welcome to join and get their Newsletter )
Midwest Polka Association (MPA) = Polish and other (Everybody welcome to join and get their Newsletter) $7.-/ yr, or $12.- f. 2 yrs.
Heartland Polka Swingers (green and white) = Northern and St. Cloud Area (Everybody welcome to join and get their Newsletter)
O T H E R :
*Latest Best Polka Dance Lesson Tape: - www.poloniatoday.com/store-extras/index.html/ see last page
*Dance Teacher: Hop-Polka & Ballroom: Shirley Peaslee, 7814 Woodlawn Drive, Moundsview, MN 55112 - Ph: 763-786-2937
*Monday Dance Classes: at the Lennox Center, HWY 5 east of Louisiana Avenue, all year, all dances, except Polka / 7 p.m.
* Some Dancers at the dances will gladly show you the Steps.
*Dance Teachers: Stan & Darlene Wandersee, Hop Polka & variety, St. Paul, MN Tel.: 651-776-7034
*Dance Teacher: West Coast Swing & Ballroom, no Polka; call Larry Ablin at 612-599-7856 (excellent)
*TC Swing: Cindy & Terry Gardner, teaching & tapes, Lindy-Hop, Charlston, etc., call 612-722-9976 (www.tcswing.com)
*DanceLessonTapes: VCR Polka & other Dance-Lessons -VCR-Tapes by Mary Lou Kaye to order: 1-800-346-8280 ($35?)
1) To order Music and Dance News for $15 for 1 year, or $26 for 2 years: Fax or call Winsted, MN at 320-485-2535
or join the Polka Lovers Club of America for $12.-- a year, and get the Music & Dance News in the mail for free.
2) Order Fox Valley Polka Review for more info: send $15.- a year to Arl Brooks, 710 E. Alfred St. #2, Weyauwega, WI 54983
3) Midwest Polka Association Newsletter, $7.- per year or $12.- for 2 years, call Pat Eckman at 651-433-2173 (most Polkas)
4) Wisconsin Newsletter from Phyllis Gerhartz, 705 S. Military Road, Chilton, WI 53014 (We Love To Dance Club)
5) Dance Schedule from middle and northern part of Minnesota and Dakota call Jerry Morse, 218-894-2061
®
DANCE TRAFFIC RULES: THE DANCE DIRECTION IS COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE ROOM ¬
*********Fast Lane on the Outside - Slower Lane on the Inside - Variations in the Middle**********
N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9 --- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA NewsLetter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
FRI NOV 6 / Alexandria, MN / VFW / The Drifters / 7-11
FRI NOV 6 / New Ulm, MN / Turner Hall / Minnesota Hall of Fame’s 21 Annual Gala Banquet & Induction Ceremony
NOV 6, 7, 8 / Rocherster, MN / Kahler Hotel / 3-day Polkafest / FRI: Mississippi Valley Dutchmen 6:30-11 / Becky, July Lee, Barry Boyce, Larry Olsen, Adam & Jolly Jammers, Goodtime Dutchmen, / SAT: Mississippi Valley Dutchmen 12:30 - 5 p.m. / 9:00 Breakfast with Music, Julie Lee, Barry Boyce, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, Out of Town Czechs / Squeeze Box Party, Malek’s Fishermen, Karl’s Country Dutchmen / Chuck Thiel’s Jolly Ramblers, Leon Olsen, Top Notchmen / SUN: 7-11 Breakfast Buffet, 10:30 Polka Ecumenical Worship Service, Out Of Town Czechs, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen / get Broschure for times and more info, and reservations call 1.800.533.1655 www.kahler,com / 1.877.623.7775 www.mariott.com
SUN NOV 8 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / KDUZ Fall Polka Dance / Ray Konkel / 1-5
SUN NOV 8 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Larry Olsen Show / time?
TUE NOV 10 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Julie Lee / 1-4
THU NOV 12 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom /enior Dance, lunch included / Larry Novotny / 1-4
FRI NOV 13 / Osakis, MN / VFW / Fish Fry 5-8, Senior Dance 7-11 / Night Owls / Dance 7-11
FRI NOV 13 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Whitesidewalls /
SAT NOV 14 / Blaine, MN / Sgt. John Rice VFW / HPW 65 & 109 th Avenue N. / 4-8 Steak Dinner , MPA Dance / DyVersaCo. Craig Ebel / 7-11
SAT NOV 14 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midn.
SAT NOV 14 / Glenwood, MN Lakeside Ballroom / Julie Lee / 7-11
SUN NOV 15 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Leon Olsen Show / 1:30
TUE NOV 17 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Band? / 1-4
THU NOV 19 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Senior Dance, lunch included / Jerry’s Dance Band / 1-4
FRI NOV 20 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Keller bar / Becky / 8:00
FRI NOV 20 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn, Firemen’s Dance / Dain’s Dutchmen and Good Ole Boys / ?
SAT NOV 21 / Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center, HWY 65 at Mississippi Ave. / The Squires Band / 7:00-11
SUN NOV 22 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats / 1:30
SUN NOV 22 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Dain’s Dutchmen /
SUN NOV 22 / Duncan, IA / Community Ballroom / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
TUE NOV 24 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Country Polkateers / 1-4
THU NOV 26 / T H A N K S G I V I N G / Thanksgiving Buffet at Medina Entertainment Center / 11-2 p.m. / make Reservations at 763-478-6661
SAT NOV 28 / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SUN NOV 29 / Waconia, MN / Waconia Ballroom / Leon Olsen Band / 1:30
SUN NOV 29 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Country Polkateers / 1:30
SUN NOV 29 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Betty Rydell /
D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 9 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
TUE DEC 01 / Medina, MN / Entertainment Center / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen / 1-4
THU DEC 3 / Norwood/Young America / Wilkommen Pavilion / Lunch / Riverside DUO / 1-4
FRI DEC 4 / Alexandria, MN / VFW / Julie Lee / 7-11
SAT DEC 5 / Champlin, MN / American Legion / 12450 Business Park Boulevard, HWY 169 & Hayden Lake Boulevard / MPA Start the Holidays Dance / Doktor Kielbasa / 7-11
SUN DEC 6 / Waconia, MN / Waconia Ballroom / Dain’s Dutchmen / 1:30
SUN DEC 6 / Waite Park, MN / Legion / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 6:30
SUN DEC 6 / Turtle Lake, WI / HWY 8 K& 63 / Casino / Craig Ebel / 1-5
SUN DEC 6 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Christmas Party / Advance payment to Chuck Thiel, PO Box 607, Lester Prairie, MN 55354 ($15.00) or $18 at the door / Chuck Thiel & Jolly /Ramblers / 1-5
SUN DEC 6 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Doc’s All Stars Big Band 40ie to 60ies / 3-7
SUN DEC 6 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Leon Olsen /
TUE DEC 8 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Julie Lee / 1-4
WED DEC 9 / New Brighton, MN / Tri City Legion / Dinner Dance / Gary & Jan ZenZen / 5:30 - 9:00
THU DEC 10 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Senior Dance, lunch included / Country Diamonds / 1-4
FRI DEC 11 / Osakis, MN / VFW / Fish Fry 5-8 / Dance 7-11 / Julie Lee / 7-11
FRI DEC 11 / NE Minneapolis / 2300 Univ. Ave. NE / Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar / Becky / 8:00
SAT DEC 12 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Keller bar / Becky 8:00
SAT DEC 12 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midn.
SUN DEC 13 / Wahpeton, ND / Eagles Club Julie Lee / 5-9
SUN DEC 13 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Leon Olsen / 1:30
TUE DEC 15 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Wally Pickal / 1-4
THU DEC 17 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Senior Dance, lunch included / Wally Pickal / 1-4
SAT DEC 19 / Frazee, MN / White Pine Room / Julie Lee / 7-10
SAT DEC 19 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Branson Style with Betty Rydell /
SAT DEC 19 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SUN DEC 20 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Julie Lee & White Rose Band / 1:30
SUN DEC 20 / Waconia, MN / Waconia, Ballroom / Leon Olsen Band / 1:3
TUE DEC 22 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Bruce Bradley / 1-4
FRI DEC 25 / ------------------------- MERRY CHRISTMAS -------------------------
SUN DEC 27 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats / 1:30
SUN DEC 27 / Sleepy Eye, MN / Orchid Inn / Leon Olsen /
TUE DEC 29 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Top Notchmen
THU DEC 31 / Fridley, MN / North Air Event Center / HWY 65
THU DEC 31 / New Prague, MN / Park Ballroom / New Year/s Eve / Grody Porches & The Little Fishermen /
THU DEC 31 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance & Comedy /
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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
FRI JAN 1 / Yearly New Years Day Dance / Waconia Entertainment Center / Novotny Trio and Wally Pickal / noon-6
FRI JAN 1 / New Years Day / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Leon Olsen & Top Notch men /
SAT JAN 2 / Fridley, MN / VFW / Osborne Road & HWY 65 / After New Year’s Blast / MPA / Twin Cities Soundz / 7-11
SAT JAN 2 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Whitesidewalls /
SUN Jan 3 / Glancoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Stan’s Country Dutchmen / 1:30
TUE JAN 5 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Country Polkateers / 1-4
THU JAN 7 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Band TBA / 1-4
SAT JAN 9 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Avenue / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midn.
SAT JAN 9 / Winthrop, MN / Senio Social Lites / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
JAN 9 - 16 / 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Itinerary / Departing from Fort Lauderdale / Sailing aboard MSC Poescia / Dance Lessons, a private Cocktail Party for our Group, Two Great Polka Bands / Joe Stanky and the Cadets and John Stevens DoubleShot from Pennsylvania / from 549.- per person / contact Katie Markley (starkly@...)
SUN JAN 10 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Chuck Thiel & The Jolly Ramblers / 1:30
WED JAN 13 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Dahle Dahmen & The Polka Beats / 1-4
SAT JAN 16 / Norwood/Young America, MN / Po.L.K of A Members Dance /
SAT JAN 16 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Johnny Holm Band /
SUN JAN 17 / Columbia Heights, MN / Murzyn Hall / Afternoon MPA Dance / Roman Jaworski’s 100th Birthday /
SUN JAN 17 / Little Falls, MN / Falls Ballroom / Dale Dahmen & The Polka Beats /
SUN JAN 17 / New Prague, MN / Park Ballroom / Fundraiser f. the Minnesota Hall of Fame / Peter & Paul Wendinger /
SUN JAN 17 / Kewaskum, WI / Amerahn Ballroom / Heat Wave Polkafest / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen /
TUE JAN 19 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Bruce Bradley / 1-4
THU JAN 21 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Larry Olsen & Loretta / 1-4
FRI JAN 22 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Rockin’ Hollywoods /
SAT JAN 22 / NE Minneapolis / Gasthof, Mario’s Kellerbar / Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen / 8:00
SUN JA\N 24 / Rochester, MN / Eagles Club / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 1-5
SUN JAN 24 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Larry Olsen Band / 1:30
TUE JAN 26 / Medina, MN / Medina Entertainment Center / Wally Pickal / 1-4
JAN 30 - FEB 6, 2010 / Polka Cruise with the Stars III / Full Circle: Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek along with the Boys from Baltimore / Special Guest Star Polka Hall of Famer Ray Jay / $799.-- / more: Contact Helga Leonard at 724-234-2033 / $799.--
SUN JAN 31 / Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom / Firemen’s Dance / Peter & Pau Wendinger /
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT FEB 13 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave. / Roxxy Hall Band /alll women’s band / 8:30 - midnight
SUN FEB 14 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Velvet Brass Big Band to Rock & Roll / 3-7
SUN FEB 14 / New Ulm, MN / Turner Hall, Parade of Bands Fundraiser / Adam & Jolly Jammers / Time?
M A R C H 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SAT MAR 13 / Minneapolis / Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave. / Roxxy Hall Band / All women’s band / 8:30 - midnight
SUN MAR 14 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Jazzdotcombo, Youth Jazzband from St. Cloud / 3-7 (what kind of Jazz?)
SUN MAR 14 / Duncan, IA / Ballroom / Free Dance / Adam & Jolly Jammers / 2-5:30
A P R I L 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka ReviewValley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SUN APR 18 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Velvet Brass Big Band / 3-7
M A Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka ReviewValley Polka Review (address see page 1)
SUN MAY 2 / Glenwood, MN / Lakeside Ballroom / Sammy Jensen Big Band / 3-7
MAY 13, 14, 15, 16 / Concord, WI / Concord House / FRI: West Hall 6-mid: Squeese Box 6-11, Top Notchmen: 7-midn. alternating / SAT: 12:30 Membership Meeting - East Hall // West Hall 1:30-5:30: Jerry Schneider, Music Connection, Goodtime Dutchmen / East Hall 2-6: Squeeze Box, DyversaCo Craig Ebel; Karl & The Country Dutchmen / SUN: West Hall 1-7 / Ed Hause, Steve Meisner, alternating / East Hall: Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen 1-5
MAY 15, 16 New Prague, MN / 11-11 American Legion, Park Ballroom / SAT: Barefoot Becky 11-3; Leon Olsen Band 3-5, 7-9; Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen 5-7, 9-11 / SUN noon-6: Malek’s Fishermen noon-1:30 and 3-4:30; Dale Pexa Band 1:30-3 and 4:30-6:00
J U N E 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
J U L Y 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
JULY 9, 10, 11 / Ellsworth, WI / Pierce County Fairgrounds / FRI 5-11: Stage1Shelter: Dale Dahmen and The Polka Beats; Brians Mississippi Valley Dutchmen; alternating / Stage 2 Tent: Maleck’s Fishermen; Top Notchmen; alternating / SAT noon-11: Stage 1 Shelter noon-11: Top Notchmen; Matt Hodec & The Dakota Dutchmen; alternating; Adam & The Jolly Jammers 8-11 / Stage 2 Tent: Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen; Karl & the Country Dutchmen; alternating; Julie Lee & The White Rose Band 8-11 / SUNDAY: 10:30 Ecumenical Church Service by Wendinger Band; / 1-9 July Lee & White Rose Band; Leon Olsen; alternating
A U G U S T 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
AUG 3 / Alaska Cruise / with Julie Lee / sign up soon
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
OCT 8, 9 / Sauk Centre, MN / Gerards, 1225 Timberlane Drive / Oktoberfest / FRI: 3-10 / Country Polkateers Carl & His Country Dutchmen / SAT: 1-10 / Dale Dahmen’s Polka Beats; Adam & The Jolly Jammers; Karl & His County Dutchmen / watch for changes
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0 -- Pick up Flyers from the band stage / there is more in Music & Dance News page 3 / MPA News Letter / Heartland Swingers News / Fox Valley Polka Review (address see page 1)
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“LETS ALL POLKA TODAY”
DANCE LESSONS ON DVD
Chicago (PMN)-Dancers Matt and Elaine, known to many as the top polka dancers in the country, have just released an instructional learn-to-polka DVD entitled "Let's All Polka Today!" The DVD is 60 minutes long and is both instructional and entertaining. It features three sections of polka dance instruction from basic to advanced sequences with spins and turns. In addition, there is a bonus of "Polka in Paradise" line dance with instructions and group demonstration, plus a video clip of Matt and Elaine's high-energy performance dancing. The DVD also includes a special appearance by 16-time Grammy Award winner Jimmy Sturr and features the music of The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra.
Matt and Elaine have appeared on many TV shows: "The Rachael Ray Show," "Good Day New York," and are the featured dancers of the Jimmy Sturr Show on RFD satellite television. They have been teaching and performing across the country and continue to take the polka to new and diverse audiences.
The DVD is step-by-step, easy to learn, fun and entertaining. It is available via the Polonia Today Online website at "www.poloniatoday.com/store-extras/index.html"
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Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:26 PM Subject: Brave Combo - New Christmas CD/Poor David's/Dan's with Pops Carter To: worldwidepolkas@...
JUST ADDED! November 26 at The Deli in Norman, OK Thanksgiving Night!
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
New Live CD SPECIAL DEMO OFFER & PRE-ORDER DEAL It's Brave Combo's holiday dance party captured LIVE in Illinois and Texas! Christmas Present has
15 Christmas favorites including We Three Kings Cha Cha Cha and Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow Twist!
50 copies of a limited edition early bird special "Demo" version are now available through the BC store along with a pre-order deal for the complete CD package that includes a digital download of the album so that you can start dancing under the mistletoe right away! (Or if you are a download-only kind of person,
that is available too!)
Mesquite Symphony joins BC on November 14 Members of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will perform a set with Brave Combo on Saturday, November 14 at Poor David's Pub in Dallas, TX.The evening will be in celebration of their collaborative CD release, Symphonic Polkas. www.poordavidspub.com
Pops Carter with BC at Dan's on November 21 Local music legend Pops Carter will open the show at Dan's Silverleaf on Saturday, November 21. Show time 10pm; tickets $10 at the door! www.danssilverleaf.com
November 14 Dallas, TX - Poor Davids Pub 21 Denton, TX - Dans Silverleaf 26 Norman, OK - The Deli 27 Saint Louis, MO - The Gramophone 28 Berwyn, IL - FitzGeralds
December 3 Denton, TX - Holiday Lighting Festival 4 Fort Worth, TX - Scat Jazz Lounge 5 Private 11 Houston, TX - Dosey Doe 12 Dallas, TX - Belmont Hotel 13 Austin, TX - Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 18 Austin, TX - Jovita's 19 Denton, TX - Dan's Silverleaf 26 San Antonio, TX - Sams Burger Joint
January 2 Dallas, TX - The Granada 15 Dallas, TX - Dallas Museum of Art 16 Fort Worth, TX - Keys Lounge 17 Private
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Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:09 AM Subject: Happy Veteran's day to all our veteranos! To: "lospadrinos@..." <lospadrinos@...>
Conjunto is Life
The Conjunto Conservation Society
A message to all homies of Conjunto is Life
On behalf of everyone at Conjunto is Life, we want to recognize all our Veteranos and all those active duty members that have served in combat. God bless you all! My dad Natividad Martinez served in WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient, my uncle José Rangel as well. Here is a picture of my tío José playing the squeeze box during the war! He was in the Phillipines. You see Conjunto really IS life!!! ¡Conjunto realmente si es vida!
Visit our Cantón for a special picture in honor of veterans. Peace, El Padrino.