Copernicus 550 / Exhibit
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Copernicus 550 – Exhibition of award-winning posters and finalist selections from a competition celebrating Nicolaus Copernicus’ 550th birthday.

Exhibit graciously made available by
the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago
Wystawa udostępniona dzięki uprzejmości
Konsulatu Generalnego RP w Chicago

Copernicus 550 – Jest to wystawa prezentująca 20 plakatów, wybranych spośród prac nadesłanych na konkurs zorganizowany w ramach obchodów 550 rocznicy urodzin Mikołaja Kopernika.

Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie hucznie uczcił Rok Mikołaja Kopernika Kongresem Kopernikańskim, pod Patronatem Ministra Edukacji i Nauki RP.
W ramach Kongresu został zorganizowany Międzynarodowy Konkurs na plakat zatytułowany „550 urodziny Mikołaja Kopernika”. Pomysłodawcą wydarzenia skierowanego do młodych artystów i projektantów z całego świata był dr Jarek Bujny, który na Wydziale Sztuki UWM prowadzi pracownię projektowania graficznego.
Na konkurs wpłynęło aż 520 prac z 32 krajów. Międzynarodowe Jury w składzie: Jarek Bujny, Agnieszka Ziemiszewska, Rikke Hansen, Nikodem Pręgowski i Joost Bottema przyznało 5 nagród oraz 7 honorowych wyróżnień:

Natalia Brodacka, Poland – Grand Prix
Manuel Dal Pan, Italy – 1St Prize
Daeun Lee, South Korea- 2Nd Prize
Guoping_Jiang, China – 3Rd Prize
Sandra Francuzik, Poland – Distinction
Su A Kim, South Korea – Honorable Mentions
Simone Di Salvo, Italy – Honorable Mentions
Kacper Brzezicki, Poland – Honorable Mentions
Bingrui Li, Belgium / China – Honorable Mentions
Jakub Doseth, Germany – Honorable Mentions
Agata Lędźwa, Poland – Honorable Mentions
Karolina Anda Stańczak, Poland – Honorable Mentions

Natomiast Międzynarodowe Jury Preselekcyjne w składzie dr Jarek Bujny, Polska, Violetta Kulikowska-Parkasiewicz, Polska, Barnabas Wetton, Dania, Byoung Il Sun, Korea, Susana Machicao Pacheco, Boliwia
wybrało 97 plakatów finałowych.

Plakat tytułowy wystawy zaprojektował Jarek Bujny.

Solidarność - No Bread Without Freedom / Exhibit
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Solidarność – No Bread Without Freedom / Exhibit

Exhibit graciously made available by
the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago
Wystawa udostępniona dzięki uprzejmości
Konsulatu Generalnego RP w Chicago

“Solidarność – No Bread Without Freedom’ Exhibit
Solidarność (or Solidarity) emerged in Poland in 1980 as the first free, independent labor union in the so-called Eastern Bloc, i.e. the Soviet sphere of influence, which included the USSR and much of Central and Eastern Europe.
Solidarity, born as a workers’ union, soon transformed into one of the largest peaceful resistance movements in world history and became instrumental in toppling the communist government in Poland, inspiring those living behind the Iron Curtain to seek democratic change and paving the way for democracy in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
This is a brief history of Solidarity that sheds light on its most steadfast and unwavering allies in the United States – American civil society and its robust organizations – without whom the peaceful revolution that began in Poland four decades ago would not have taken place.

“Solidarność – Nie Ma Chleba Bez Wolności”
Wystawa ta, na 12 planszach, w zwięzły sposób opowiada o historii Solidarności i przybliża oblicze niezachwianego i niezłomnego sojusznika Solidarności, Stanów Zjednoczonych.

Maria Delton / Exhibit
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Maria Delton / Exhibit
Come see the colors and beauty of your neighborhood as interpreted by a local watercolorist.

Showing of "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres" symphony
2024-08-30 17:00 - 17:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
An Evening with TVP POLONIA

Junior Stress
2024-08-30 17:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Junior jest jedynym chyba w Polsce nawijaczem, który wychowany został przy muzyce i kulturze reggae od samych narodzin. Jego rodzice i najbliższa rodzina to założyciele najstarszego polskiego sound systemu – Love Sen-C Music. Sam Junior po mikrofon sięgnął już w podstawówce.
Dzisiaj Junior Stress, podobnie jak Junior Gong określać się może mianem ‘najmłodszego weterana’. Ilość występów na imprezach i balangach sound systemowych w przeciągu ostatnich 15 jest niepoliczalna, a liczba koncertów ze swoim zespołem Sun El Band trzycyfrowa. Równie aktywny jest jako Jurek Dress, gdy razem z 27Pablo i resztą ekipy Dancehall Masak-rah propagują muzykę dancehall podczas cyklicznych imprez wyróżnionych nagrodą kulturalną „Nocne Marki” a także na falach Radia Kampus i wyjazdowych występach.
Stress ma na swoim koncie trzy studyjne albumy wydane nakładem wytwórni Karrot Komando – ‘L.S.M.’, ‘Dzięki’ oraz ”Sound Systemowej Sceny Syn’, współpracę z praktycznie całą czołówką polskiej sceny reggae i hip hop, oraz międzynarodowe kooperacje – jak singiel ‘(nie)Prawda’ z ostatniej płyty, a także szereg nieoficjalnych wydawnictw jak kultowy już mixtape „Witamy W Polsce”
Wydany pod koniec 2017, obszerny „#JużWkrótceMixtape” zbiera świetne recenzje u coraz większej rzeszy osób niekoniecznie związanej tylko ze środowiskiem reggae. Zawiera on bowiem niezwykle różnorodną mieszankę stylów takich jak Dancehall, Dub, Reggae, Trap aż po wycieczki w stronę muzyki ludowej. Wszystko to połączone jest wyrazistym przekazem i charakterystyczną „nawijką” Juniora, który nowym wydawnictwem, udowadnia, że zrobił kolejny, pewny krok na przód.
Brought up by members of oldest and one of most renowned Polish sound systems Love Sensi Music, representing city of Lublin, here comes one of the best reggae artists in Poland – Junior Stress.
Son of King Stress, established selector for LSM sound system, Junior Stress was growing up listening to reggae, hip – hop and all kinds of music played around his house by his parents, family, and friends. No surprise he started to rap and DJ already in a primary school before the age of 13. Using instrumentals from his father tapes, where both hip-hop instrumentals and reggae riddims could be found, he got hooked on music in very young age. From that point there was no turning back…

EMIGRATION OF HEARTS. POLISH WOMEN IN MONTENEGRO
2024-08-30 17:30 - 18:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
An Evening with TVP POLONIA
EMIGRACJA SERC. POLKI W CZARNOGÓRZE
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
autor: Marzanna Grdeń, czas: 25 min.
W tym dokumencie swoje historie miłosne i rodzinne opowiadają przedstawicielki kilku pokoleń Polek, które poszły za głosem serca. Mówią o swoim życiu w nowym miejscu – w Czarnogórze, wyzwaniach przed jakimi stanęły, różnicach kulturowych, tęsknocie za krajem, wychowywaniu dzieci w dwujęzycznych rodzinach i kultywowaniu polskich tradycji.
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EMIGRATION OF HEARTS. POLISH WOMEN IN MONTENEGRO (CZARNOGORA)
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
* Screening in Polish with English subtitles
In this documentary by Marzanna Grden, representatives of several generations of Polish women who followed their hearts, share their love and family stories. They talk about their life in a new place – Montenegro (Czarnogora). Documentary explores the challenges they faced, cultural differences, longing for the country, raising children in bilingual families and cultivating Polish traditions in a new country.
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LOVE COMMANDMENT. THE STORY OF THE ULMAS OF MARKOWA
2024-08-30 18:15 - 19:15 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
PRZYKAZANIE MIŁOŚCI. HISTORIA RODZINY ULMÓW Z MARKOWEJ
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
scenariusz i reżyseria: Marta Pietrasiewicz,
produkcja: TVP Polonia, czas: 56 min. 28 sek.
miejsca realizacji: Polska, Włochy, Watykan, Stany Zjednoczone,
rok produkcji: 2023

Film o heroicznej postawie rodziny Ulmów z Markowej, która pomagała Żydom w czasie II wojny światowej. O losach Ulmów i ich żydowskich sąsiadów opowiadają przedstawiciele rodziny i potomkinie żydowskich mieszkańców Markowej. Niezwykle ważnym walorem filmu są fotografie autorstwa Józefa Ulmy. Film został zrealizowany w Polsce, Stanach Zjednoczonych, Izraelu i Watykanie.
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LOVE COMMANDMENT. THE STORY OF THE ULMAS OF MARKOWA
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
* Screening in Polish with English subtitles

This documentary by Marta Pietrasiewicz, tells the story of the Ulma family. Józef and Wiktoria Ulma with their seven children were a Polish Catholic family from Markowa, Poland, during the Nazi German occupation in World War II. During the Holocaust, they attempted to rescue Polish Jewish families by hiding them in their own home. The whole family was summarily executed on 24 March 1944 for doing so. The tale of the Ulmas and their Jewish neighbors is told by family representatives and descendants of the Jewish inhabitants of Markowa. Documentary was shot in Poland, Italy, Vatican & the United States.
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The PriSSillas
2024-08-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
The PriSSillas

GENRE: Rock | Pop
WHO?“Women Who Rock”
The PriSSillas are a multi-talented and entertaining female cover band that promises full rich sound and high energy performances with unmatched professionalism and PriSSision.
WHAT?
“Always Someone’s Favorite Song”
The PriSSillas offer a PriSStine mix of favorite hits spanning from the beginning of rock and roll through today’s popular music… Pop to Rock to Classic Rock to Country and more…
WHY?
“More Than Just Music”
The ultimate goal for every PriSSillas show is to ENGAGE and ENTERTAIN the audience, not just play music. Transitioning from one song to the next, as well as modifying the song selection to cater to ANY audience, the girls keep the party rolling from beginning to end. The PriSSillas are your PriSScription for a good time!
“I have worked with The PriSSillas for a few years now and have the utmost faith in their ability to please any type of crowd. They play a variety of music and bring high-impact energy to each and every show. They always carry themselves with professionalism, flexibility and friendliness, making them a clear choice when it comes to booking out the summer season or special events. Highly recommended! Rock on with The PriSSillas!”

Jamal
2024-08-30 19:00 - 20:45 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
JAMAL to polski zespół wykonujący muzykę z pogranicza reggae i dancehallu oraz muzyki niezależnej. Powstał w 1999 roku w Radomiu z inicjatywy Łukasza Borowieckiego i Tomka Mioduszewskiego. Za wydany w 2005 roku debiutancki album pt. Rewolucje formacja uzyskała nominację do nagrody polskiego przemysłu fonograficznego Fryderyka w kategorii Album Roku Hip-Hop / R&B.Koniecznie badzcie z nami podczas tegorocznego festiwalu Taste of Polonia.

DJ BRK
2024-08-30 19:00 - 20:45 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
BRK właściwie Bartosz Kochanek (urodzony w 1982 w Opolu ) – polski Dj, producent oraz raper znany ze ścisłej współpracy z Grubsonem, Jareckim i wieloma mainstreamowymi artystami jak Mrozu, Vito Bambino, Jamal, IGO, Cheep-fu. W swojej karierze wyprodukował wiele płyt i utworów które, okryły się złotem oraz, zdobył nagrody w konkursach muzycznych. Dwukrotny Wicemistrz Polski w „Mistrzostwach ITF” w 2004 roku, oraz medalista „Mistrzostw ITF” w 2005 roku. Pozamuzycznie interesuje się reżyserią i produkcją teledysków oraz fotografią. Można go było usłyszeć m.in. na festiwalach Woodstock (teraz Poland Rock}, Męskie Granie, Warsaw Challenge, Red Bull Sound Clash oraz na Open’erze. Twórca i właściciel Studia nagrań “Kurnik Studio” w którym do tej pory gościło już wielu artystów.

MARRED BY WAR
2024-08-30 19:30 - 19:50 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
NAZNACZENI WOJNĄ
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
autor: Grażyna Orłowska-Sondej, czas: 20 min.
Reportaż powstał w drugą rocznicę agresji Rosji na Ukrainę. To wzruszająca opowieść o sytuacji mieszkańców Ukrainy po dwóch latach wojny, o pięknej postawie Polaków wobec Ukrainy, a także o powstawaniu w samej Ukrainie różnorodnych inicjatyw i organizacji na rzecz wsparcia osób potrzebujących. Jest to również refleksja nad ludzkim losem wplecionym w dramatyczną rzeczywistość. Jak zachować człowieczeństwo, kiedy świat wokół pełen jest zła.
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MARRED BY WAR
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
*Screening in Polish with English subtitles

This documentary by Grażyna Orłowska-Sondej was created on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. It is a touching story about the situation of the of Ukrainian people after two years of war, about the beautiful attitude of Poles towards Ukraine, and about the creation of various initiatives and organizations in Ukraine that were established help and support those most in need. Documentary is also a reflection on human fate woven into a very dramatic reality. A tale on how to maintain humanity when the world around you is so full of evil.
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Heart for Poland. Karolina Kaczorowska Story
2024-08-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
An Evening with TVP POLONIA
SERCE DLA POLSKI. KAROLINA KACZOROWSKA
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
czas: 57 min. 40 sek.
autor: Jadwiga Nowakowska,
Film dokumentalny o śp. Karolinie Kaczorowskiej – nauczycielce, działaczce emigracyjnej, w latach 1989–1990 pierwszej damie Polski, żonie ostatniego prezydenta RP na uchodźstwie Ryszarda Kaczorowskiego. Czynienie dobra przez całej jej życie wynikało m. in. z przesłanek religijnych i patriotycznych.

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HEART FOR POLAND. KAROLINA KACZOROWSKA STORY
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
*Screening in Polish with English subtitles

This documentary feature by Jadwiga Nowakowska, centers around the late Karolina Kaczorowska – teacher, emigration activist, Poland’s First Lady from 1989–1990, wife of the last President of the Republic of Poland in exile, Ryszard Kaczorowski. The documentary focuses on Karolina Kaczorowska’s life’s mission of doing good which resulted in huge part from her religious and patriotic beliefs.
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Tributosaurus Becomes The Police
2024-08-30 20:30 - 22:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
For the last decade, Tributosaurus has been paying homage to a different artist once every month.
Our goal is to exactly re-create the sounds of the original recordings as closely as possible, whatever that may entail.
Consequently, the core members of the group have become incredibly adept at designing sounds, transcribing performances, recognizing and creating widely varied arrangements — managing to do this with a completely new catalog of material every show. Every month we feature a wide array of guests, including horn sections, string sections, ethnic instruments and ensembles, multiple guitarists and keyboardists, and many singers both lead and supporting. This has put us in the unique position of having a direct line to the largest network of top-flight players in Chicago, all of whom know us and thankfully jump to work with us. Our musical community expands and grows closer, monthly. The Tributosaurus core has become the ultimate musical chameleon, able to jump from style to style, from ensemble to ensemble easily. We know and listen to each other attentively, which makes each of our live performances sound like a BAND, as opposed to a group of random assembled players. It’s rock and roll, and it has to feel right. Of course, what really makes the project work is our great love and respect of the music. The material is treated with reverence, as an orchestra treats the classical canon. We love what we do, and we have more fun than ought to be legal every time we play.

Gutek
2024-08-30 20:45 - 21:45 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
For the first time in the United States, Gutek will be performing at Taste of Polonia Festival 2024 on the World Music Stage on Friday 8/30 and Sunday 9/1.

Creativity Corner
2024-08-31 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Creativity Corner with S.Wyszynski Polish School
– Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-6pm
Kącik Kreatywności z Polską Szkołą im. S. Wyszyńskiego
– Sobota & Niedziela od 12pm-6pm

Available All day / Every Day
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-02 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Available All day/Every Day:
Make your own Superhero mask station / games & activities / connect four / snakes & ladders / cornhole / ping-pong / twister / checkers / tic tac toe station
Dodatkowo każdego dnia:
Gry i zabawy dla dzieci. Ping-pong, twister, warcaby i dużo więcej

Candy Capital
2024-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Chicago Stories. Candy Capital – doc. (WTTW)**
Chicago famously has a sweet tooth, and why wouldn’t it? For much of the twentieth century, Chicago reigned supreme as the “Candy Capital of the World.” From Cracker Jack and M&Ms, to Snickers and Lemon Heads, many of the world’s most well-known sweets originated in the city. At its peak, 100 Chicago candy companies, including Wrigley, Mars, and Ferrara produced a third of all candy in the United States and employed more than 25,000 people. But however all-American this world of confection may appear; it was immigrants who came to Chicago in the nineteenth century who helped mold the industry.
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** Movie in English

Junior Jam
2024-08-31 12:30 - 13:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Junior Jam
Join us for Junior Jam! Let your little ones loose as they groove to the classics, a perfect start to a day at Taste of Polonia!

Eddie Wojcik Tribute Band
2024-08-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Eddie Wojcik Tribute Band
GENRE: Polka
The “Eddie Wojcik Orchestra” was one of the featured bands on WGN Ron Terry’s Polka Party Show. Eddie Wojcik and his brother, Sylvester, put together one of the
premier Polka/Dance Bands of the 1960’s. Their musical performances spanned over 5 decades. Ted Wojcik leads the band as a homage to his Uncle Ed, and his father Sylvester. You will hear many of their original arrangements including the “Bartender Polka” and “Who Stole the Keeshka.”

Gen-Ki Karate
2024-08-31 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-31 14:30 - 15:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Gen-Ki Karate
During the demonstration the public will see students at different levels and ages from 3 years and older. Students will perform movements using Karate techniques and drills used in Gen-Ki Karate classes. The demonstration will also include a performance using martial art weapons. Much of this will be accompanied by music making this choreographed event very entertaining.
ABOUT GEN-KI KARATE
The Gen-Ki Karate and Fitness Center is celebrating it’s 47th year in business. We have been located on Milwaukee Avenue in Jefferson Park and now in Gladstone Park all this time. We offer Children’s classes, Adult classes in the Martial Arts and Aerobic Kickboxing classes for Adults. Some of our students are third generation students, so its always rewarding to see Parents and in some cases Grandparents bringing young ones to follow in the tradition. We have local champions as well as National Champions that train with us. Our Demo team trains hard to be professional as well as entertaining. For more information call 773-774-8818.

The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants
2024-08-31 13:00 - 14:00
Chicago Stories. The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants – doc. (WTTW)**
In the late nineteenth century, Chicago’s location at the center of the country where railroads and industries converged made it an ideal location for entrepreneurs looking to make a buck – or millions of them. Aaron Montgomery Ward and Richard Warren Sears did just that. Each created a mail order catalog that evolved into a retail icon, changing American consumer habits along the way. While Sears and Montgomery Ward’s innovative ways of operating led to their rise as the Amazon of their time, new innovations would contribute to their decline a century later.
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Mary Macaroni
2024-08-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Mary Macaroni
Mary Macaroni and the Impastas bring the music and magic to kids of all ages! Mary and the Impastas have an interactive show which features dancing, sing-alongs, fun and even some magic. Kids will join the band with shakers and scarves as they have a rockin’ great time!!
Mary Macaroni and the Impastas features Mary on guitar, magic and vocals; DeDe Diablo on dance, rhythm and vocals and Paul Pesto on drums and vocals. The Impastas bring with them years of experience and have performed as a group and individually throughout the Midwest and as far away as Singapore at festivals and family events.
Come join us for a memorable, musical and magical party!

Lajkonik
2024-08-31 14:00 - 14:15 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
LAJKONIK SONG AND DANCE ENSEMBLE
For 33 years, the dancers of the Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble have promoted Polish folk culture through artful dances and passionate songs. Belonging to the Holy Trinity Polish Mission and under the patronage of the Polish National Alliance Group 3241, the troupe has blossomed from a mere 12 dancers to over 100 members in five different age groups.
The founder and first director was the late Fr. Władysław Gowin, SChr. Currently, the director is Fr. Andrzej Totzke, SChr. The group was cofounded by choreographers Ewa and Marek Kuś, who worked with Lajkonik until 1997. In May 1997, Halina Misterka became the artistic director of the group. Classes are held under the supervision of three choreographers: Małgorzata Łyda, Patrycja Cyran, and Halina Misterka, and two accompanists, of whom Marta Dudek is the music director. The group also presents Swing and Zorba, choreographed by Jakub Zajączkowski, a Lajkonik alumn. Maria Grzebień serves as administrative manager, and Anna Węgrzyn is in charge of the wardrobe.
The passion and dedication of these young performers has garnered them support from an increasing circle of friends, supporters, and sponsors. Thanks to their help, Lajkonik can now perform several choreographies in costumes from various regions of Poland.
The Lajkonik dancers have graced many stages including those of the Chicago History Museum, Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago Cultural Center, Children’s Museum, Daley Plaza, Taste of Chicago, Millennium Park, Nave Pier, and every year since 1997, the Polish Fest in Milwaukee. Since 1998, Lajkonik has presented well-attended all ensemble, annual concerts, and has been referred to as “a gem among Polish folklore groups.”
Lajkonik has represented the Chicago Polish community in Poland – nine times at the International Polish Folk Dance Festival in Rzeszow and four times at the International Children Folk Dance Festival in Iwonicz Zdroj. Among other travels, the Representative group performed across Brazil in June 2024, and Mały Lajkonik participated in July in the International Scouts Festival in Kielce, Poland.
Through hard work, commitment, and perseverance, the members of Lajkonik hope to promote and preserve Polish culture and tradition for years to come.

Polish Sportsmen Series. Anita Włodarczyk
2024-08-31 14:15 - 14:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
An Evening with TVP POLONIA
POLACY NA MEDAL. ANITA WŁODARCZYK
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
czas: 15 min.
„Polacy na medal” – to wyjątkowy, niezwykły, fascynujący cykl TVP Polonia o wybitnych polskich sportowcach, którzy wystąpią na Igrzyskach Olimpijskich w Paryżu. Cykl o naszych nadziejach na olimpijskie medale. O sportowcach, którzy stali się ambasadorami Polski podziwianymi w wielu krajach świata.
Anita Włodarczyk jest legendą polskiego sportu, trzykrotną złotą medalistką olimpijską, czterokrotną mistrzynią świata. To wielokrotna rekordzistka świata i Europy w rzucie młotem. Jej start w Paryżu był pożegnaniem z Igrzyskami Olimpijskimi. Widzom TVP Polonia pokazuje miejsca gdzie trenuje i żyje w Katarze.
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POLISH SPORTSMEN SERIES. ANITA WŁODARCZYK
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
* Screening in Polish with English subtitles
Polish Sportsmen Series is a unique and captivating TVP Polonia series about outstanding Polish athletes who will represent Poland in the Olympic Games in Paris. A series about our hopes for Olympic medals. A story about athletes who became ambassadors of Poland, admired by so many around the world.
Anita Włodarczyk is a legend of Polish sport scene, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a four-time world champion. She is a multiple World and European record holder in the hammer throw. Her start in Paris is a farewell to the Olympic Games. TVP Polonia viewers will be able to see the places where Anita trains and lives in Qatar.
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Lajkonik
2024-08-31 14:30 - 14:45, 2024-08-31 15:00 - 15:15 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
LAJKONIK
POLISH SONG AND DANCE ENSEMBLE
For 33 years, the dancers of the Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble have promoted Polish folk culture through artful dances and passionate songs. Belonging to the Holy Trinity Polish Mission and under the patronage of the Polish National Alliance Group 3241, the troupe has blossomed from a mere 12 dancers to over 100 members in five different age groups.
The founder and first director was the late Fr. Władysław Gowin, SChr. Currently, the director is Fr. Andrzej Totzke, SChr. The group was cofounded by choreographers Ewa and Marek Kuś, who worked with Lajkonik until 1997. In May 1997, Halina Misterka became the artistic director of the group. Classes are held under the supervision of three choreographers: Małgorzata Łyda, Patrycja Cyran, and Halina Misterka, and two accompanists, of whom Marta Dudek is the music director. The group also presents Swing and Zorba, choreographed by Jakub Zajączkowski, a Lajkonik alumn. Maria Grzebień serves as administrative manager, and Anna Węgrzyn is in charge of the wardrobe.
The passion and dedication of these young performers has garnered them support from an increasing circle of friends, supporters, and sponsors. Thanks to their help, Lajkonik can now perform several choreographies in costumes from various regions of Poland.
The Lajkonik dancers have graced many stages including those of the Chicago History Museum, Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago Cultural Center, Children’s Museum, Daley Plaza, Taste of Chicago, Millennium Park, Nave Pier, and every year since 1997, the Polish Fest in Milwaukee. Since 1998, Lajkonik has presented well-attended all ensemble, annual concerts, and has been referred to as “a gem among Polish folklore groups.”
Lajkonik has represented the Chicago Polish community in Poland – nine times at the International Polish Folk Dance Festival in Rzeszow and four times at the International Children Folk Dance Festival in Iwonicz Zdroj. Among other travels, the Representative group performed across Brazil in June 2024, and Mały Lajkonik participated in July in the International Scouts Festival in Kielce, Poland.
Through hard work, commitment, and perseverance, the members of Lajkonik hope to promote and preserve Polish culture and tradition for years to come.

Blooze Brothers
2024-08-31 14:30 - 16:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
GENRES: 40’s to Top 10, Swing, Motown, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock
Those wacky but soulful Blooze Brothers are on the loose again! Hotly pursued by their lovely Parole Officers, the boys sense that a trap is being laid. As the band tears into the opening number their parole officers bait the trap with a dance routine that is sure to reel the boys in. Luckily, the Blooze Mobile has been cornered by your local police and is escorted toward the stage. As the chase ends Jake & Elwood storm the stage. With the audience in-hand we go back to the music, fun, and excitement of Joliet Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Dan Akroyd) the Blues Brothers.
This high powered choreographed 12 piece show band covers music from the 40’s to Top 10, Swing, Motown, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock, and of course the music and crazy antics of the famous original Blues Brothers.
Each year, the Blooze Brothers and their band perform to over ½ million excited fans of all ages. The band has been acknowledged as the Nation’s #1 Blues Brothers Tribute Band! Show after show the band closes to standing ovations and is routinely booked years in advance. The band has shared the stage and performed with major Headliners…ZZ Top, The Supremes, Lonestar, Oak Ridge Boys, Doobie Brothers, Weird Al Yankovic, to name a few. The Blooze Brothers have recorded two live CD’s, and a live concert VIDEO DVD.
All shows open with Jake & Elwood in the 1974 Dodge Monaco Blues Mobile Replica. Join the fun at this year’s Taste of Polonia Festival in Chicago.

School of Rock Chicago
2024-08-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
GENRE: Rock | Rock n’ Roll
School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 8-18, located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Since 2006, we have been training Chicago’s next generation of rock and roll stars.
Our School of Rock Show Team, representing the best of our students, plays throughout the city at numerous street festivals and block parties, and provides tour support for national and regional acts at local rock venues. Students must audition to be selected for the exclusive Show Team, which performs a mix of great rock songs from a variety of eras and styles. Last year, the set list included songs from Heart, Boston, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Arctic Monkeys, Elle King, The Who, and many more.
A School of Rock set is an amazing thing to watch – our students bring the rock harder than most “pro” bands they share the stage with – and we have become a yearly fixture at many local summer festivals, including Taste of Chicago, Milwaukee Summerfest, BenFest, Wicker Park Fest and Retro on Roscoe. We have also played many local Chicago rock clubs, such as Metro, Reggie’s, Schuba’s, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Kinetic Playground and Beat Kitchen, and provided tour support for artists such as REO Speedwagon, Amanda Palmer, Uli John Roth, Martin Barre, and Corky Laing plays Mountain.
The School of Rock Show Team students enchant older rock fans with their musical skill, and mesmerize younger audiences with their infectious exuberance. Chicagoist had this to say about our students’ performance at Riot Fest in 2016:

Polish Sportsmen Series. Hubert Hurkacz
2024-08-31 14:45 - 15:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
An Evening with TVP POLONIA
POLACY NA MEDAL. HUBERT HURKACZ
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
czas: 15 min.
„Polacy na medal” – to wyjątkowy, niezwykły, fascynujący cykl TVP Polonia o wybitnych polskich sportowcach, którzy wystąpią na Igrzyskach Olimpijskich w Paryżu. Cykl o naszych nadziejach na olimpijskie medale. O sportowcach, którzy stali się ambasadorami Polski podziwianymi w wielu krajach świata.
Hubert Hurkacz to jeden z najbardziej znanych na świecie polskich sportowców. Tenisista święcący zwycięstwa na światowych kortach. Odkrywa przed widzami kulisy swojego życia i treningów w Monako.

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POLISH SPORTSMEN SERIES. HUBERT HURKACZ
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
* Screening in Polish with English subtitles
Polish Sportsmen Series is a unique and captivating TVP Polonia series about outstanding Polish athletes who will represent Poland in the Olympic Games in Paris. A series about our hopes for Olympic medals. A story about athletes who became ambassadors of Poland, admired by so many around the world.
Hubert Hurkacz is one of the most famous Polish athletes in the world. A tennis player celebrating victories on world courts. Viewers can peak behind-the-scenes while the tennis star reveals bits from his life and training in Monaco.
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