2016 Schedule – Taste of Polonia Festival
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Rock Bands ~ Pop Bands ~ Polka Bands ~ Classical Music Orchestras ~ Cultural Events ~ Family Events ~ Kid’s Activities ~ Unique fun attractions
Click map to locate: Arcade ~ Carnival Rides ~ Casino ~ Kids Jump Zone ~ Craft Beer Bar + 4 additional Bars ~ Stages ~ Vendors
Information Tent → Next to Tribute Stage
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Regular Admission: Before 5pm: $5
& After 5pm: $10 ~ Kids 12 & ↓ FREE
BANDS & EVENTS
Tribute Stage
– D Street Band – 5 pm
Polka Band – D Street has its roots in the Chicago-style Polka music of Division Street in Chicago
– JakTripper – 6 pm
Mix of Rock, Alternative, Pop, Metal, & Blues
– Libido Funk Circus – 8 pm
Dance and Pop
– SAY CHEESE – FREE PHOTO SAY CHEESE
Free Photo More fun and more memories for our attendees – professional photographs by Darkroom Joe’s Photography – tent next to Tribute Stage.
World Music Stage
– Skalar US Group – 6:30 pm
Popular pop hits in Polish
– Fox Music Band – 8 pm
Mix of Rock, Pop, club hits, & more
In the Mezzanine – Go up the staircase in the Lobby
A 14 meter fragment of the panorama & other famous Polish paintings will be on display during festival hours, Friday thru Monday.
Directions & Parking We recommend the FREE SHUTTLE or Public Trans.
Tribute Stage
– World’s Honkiest Polka Band 12 pm –
Polka music
– CTA 1 pm –
Chicago cover band
– Planet Groove 3 pm –
Funked up R&B / Soul
– Voyage 5 pm –
70’s & 80’s Classic Rock
– Lounge Puppets 7:30 pm –
80’s Hair Metal
– SAY CHEESE – Free Photo –
More fun and more memories for our attendees – professional photographs by Darkroom Joe’s Photography – tent next to Tribute Stage
World Music Stage
– Jim Kilian’s Honky Chicago 1:30 pm –
Polka music
– Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze 3 pm –
Polka music
– Akwareal 5 pm –
Street Pop & Alternative music
– Lady Pank 6:30 pm –
Rock band from Poland → Plus MEET & GREET – Annex
– Clodie 8:30 pm –
Rock, 80’s, also popular rock in Polish
Kids’ Stage & Zone
clowns, balloons, face painting, dancing & more
– Karate Demonstration 1 pm –
Students of Gen-Ki Karate will perform techniques & drills
– Dzika Fitness Workout 2 pm –
Fun 45 minute fitness workout
– Mary Macaroni 3:15 pm –
This Kindie artist is a singer, songwriter, guitarist & magician known for her catchy sing-a longs and hilarious magic!
– Kabaret Kardynal 4:30 pm –
Parafialna Szkoła im. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego (Polish school with a theater play in Polish)
Theater Stage
– Polands’ Great Composers Concert 2:30 pm –
Performances by the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, the Chicago Chopin Society, and a world premier of Jaroslaw Golembiowski’s new composition.
– Polonia Dance Ensemble 5 pm –
Performance of Polish folk songs & dances
– Nasze Piosenki – PaSO sing along 6 pm –
Paderewski Symphony Orchestra i Copernicus Center zapraszają do wspόlnego śpiewania!
– Movie About Travel to Poland 7 pm –
In the Annex
– Northwest Chicago Historical Society Photo Display (see Old Jeff Park) –
Featuring images of the Copernicus Center and Jefferson Township. Organized by researcher Frank Suerth. Open during festival hours, Saturday thru Monday.
– Cooking classes 1pm –
– Vodka Tasting 1:45pm –
– Lady Pank Meet & Greet 3pm –
– Chopin Piano Concert 5pm –
Performed by students of the PASO Music Academy. Program includes Chopin’s most beloved and popular pieces.
In the Lobby
– Casino → 2 pm – 10 pm –
Play Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, and Money wheel in the south lobby.
– Full Bar –
Enjoy the variety of Spirits, Wine & soft drinks in our air conditioned Lobby bar
In the Mezzanine
Go up the staircase in the Lobby
– Panorama Raclawicka& other great Polish artists –
A 14 meter fragment of the panorama & other famous Polish paintings will be on display during festival hours, Friday thru Monday.
Directions & Parking We recommend the FREE SHUTTLE or Public Transportation.
Tribute Stage
– Gennie O & The Windy City Brass 12 pm –
Polka music
– One Foot In The Groove 1:30 pm –
Horn driven classic rock
– Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers 3:30 pm –
Original 50s & 60s inspired Roots Rock & Roll, Classic Country, 60’s mod/pop
– Lisa Rene Band 5:30 pm –
Variety – Rock, Pop, Country, Retro
– Breakfast Club 7:30 pm –
80’s and anything else that rocks!
– SAY CHEESE – Free Photo –
More fun and more memories for our attendees – professional photographs by Darkroom Joe’s Photography – tent next to Tribute Stage
World Music Stage
– Polka Generations 1 pm –
Polka music
– And Beyond Band 2:30 pm –
Proven Classic Rock favorites & today’s popular selections
– ABBA Salute 4:30 pm –
Pop, Dance, Classic Rock
– Jary Oddział Zamknięty – Jary OZ 6:30 pm –
Rock & Pop – Polish lyrics
– Clodie 8:30 pm –
Rock, 80’s, also popular rock in Polish
Kids’ Stage & Zone
clowns, balloons, face painting, dancing & more
– Home Depot Workshop 12 pm –
– Dzika Fitness Workout 1 pm –
Fun 45 minute fitness workout
– Polanie Song & Dance Ensemble 2 pm –
Regional Polish folk dances performed by the students of Emilia Plater Polish School
– Karate Demonstration 2:45 pm –
Students of Gen-Ki Karate will perform techniques & drills learned in classes
– ABC Dance Academy 3:45 pm –
Various dance routines: ballet, Latin, hip-hop, jazz, break-dancing and more.
Theater Stage
– Polish Mass 11 am –
with Chór Chopina singing during the mass and after until 12:30PM
– Whispers Dance Ensemble – Szepty 2 pm –
Dance performances by the Whispers Center for Artistic Expression
– Wawel Dance Group 3:30 pm –
A repertoire of traditional Polish dances
– Music of Polish Kings ~ Muzyka królów polskich 5 pm –
The Academy of Music of the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra will present a multifaceted program including, music, song, dance, and stunning imagery. Discover the little known episodes of European history.
– Movie About Travel to Poland 6:30 pm –
In the Annex
– Northwest Chicago Historical Society Photo Display (see Old Jeff Park) –
Featuring images of the Copernicus Center and Jefferson Township. Organized by researcher Frank Suerth. Open during festival hours, Saturday thru Monday.
– Cooking classes 2 pm –
– Vodka Tasting 3 pm –
– DARMOWE spotkanie z zespołem Jary Oddział Zamknięty – 4 pm –
(Meet & Greet with band)
In the Lobby
– Casino → 2 pm – 10 pm –
Play Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, and Money wheel in the south lobby.
– Full Bar –
Enjoy the variety of Spirits, Wine & soft drinks in our air conditioned Lobby bar
In the Mezzanine
Go up the staircase in the Lobby
– Panorama Raclawicka& other great Polish artists –
A 14 meter fragment of the panorama & other famous Polish paintings will be on display during festival hours, Friday thru Monday.
Directions & Parking We recommend the FREE SHUTTLE or Public Transportation.
Tribute Stage
– Take Five 12 pm –
Polka music
– Bandoleros 1:30 pm –
Spicy blend of Middle Eastern, Spanish flamenco and Latin flavors
– Catfight 3:30 pm –
Rock → Chicks that Rock!
– Ear Candy 5:30 pm –
Performing your favorite dance hits from the past 40 years
– Gentlemen of Leisure 7:30 pm –
Jazz, Hip-Hop, Motown, your favorite top hits
– SAY CHEESE – Free Photo –
More fun and more memories for our attendees – professional photographs by Darkroom Joe’s Photography – tent next to Tribute Stage
World Music Stage
– Keith Stras & Polka Confetti 2 pm –
Polka music
– The Ampol Aires 3:30 pm –
Polka music
– Jary Oz 5:30 pm –
Rock & Pop – Polish lyrics
– Lady Pank 7:30 pm –
Rock band from Poland
Kids’ Stage & Zone
clowns, balloons, face painting, dancing & more
– Karate Demonstration 12 pm –
Students of Gen-Ki Karate will perform techniques & drills learned in classes
– Clowns Bubu & Awee 1 pm –
– Mary Macaroni 2 pm –
This Kindie artist is a singer, songwriter, guitarist & magician known for her catchy sing-a longs and hilarious magic!
– ABC Dance Academy 3 pm –
Various dance routines: ballet, Latin, hip-hop, jazz, break-dancing and more.
Theater Stage
– Amy Maniak 12 pm –
A great new Pop & K-pop singer
– CARA 1 pm –
CARA Rakowicz will perform a mix of original and popular songs. (mixed genre)
– Movie About Travel to Poland 1:30 pm –
– Wawel 3:45 pm –
A repertoire of traditional Polish dances
– Biesiada z piosenka biesiadna 5 pm –
BIESIADA z “biesiadna” to wspaniala okazja do wspolnego spiewania i wspominania, na ktora zapraszaja Warsztay Teatraline i Agata Paleczny
– Movie about travel to Poland – 6 pm –
In the Annex
– Northwest Chicago Historical Society Photo Display (see Old Jeff Park) –
Featuring images of the Copernicus Center and Jefferson Township. Organized by researcher Frank Suerth. Open during festival hours, Saturday thru Monday.
– Cooking classes 1 pm –
– Vodka Tasting 1:45 pm –
– Lady Pank Meet & Greet 3 pm –
In the Lobby
– Casino → 2 pm – 10 pm –
Play Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, and Money wheel in the south lobby.
– Full Bar –
Enjoy the variety of Spirits, Wine & soft drinks in our air conditioned Lobby bar
In the Mezzanine
Go up the staircase in the Lobby
– Panorama Raclawicka& other great Polish artists –
A 14 meter fragment of the panorama & other famous Polish paintings will be on display during festival hours, Friday thru Monday.
Directions & Parking We recommend the FREE SHUTTLE or Public Transportation.