Taste of Polonia Festival - Chicago Music Fest

Polka Generations
2024-09-01 13:15 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
GENRE: Polka Music
About Polka Generations
The Polka Generations play that old fashion “Chicago” honky style music for you. They are members of these great polka organizations: International Polka Assocaition, American Polka Association, Midwest Polka Association, Lets Polka USA, Cleveland Polka Association, and United States Polka Association
The band began its journey in the winter of 2009. After having many different bands over the years; Bernie Gorak II finally succeeded in putting the right combination of musicians together to form what is now Polka Generations.
The Polka Generations feature “3” Generations of the Gorak Family.
MEMBERS:

Bernie Gorak I – (Father) Drums – Trumpet – Vocals
Bernie Gorak II – (Son) Bass
Bernie Gorak III – (Grandson) Concertina
Mr. John Jaworski – Vocals & Clarinet – Sax
Mr. Marty Dzik – Trumpet & Vocals

Egg Race w/ Prizes
2024-09-01 13:00 - 13:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Teach your littles ones the art of balance and speed at the Taste of Polonia Egg Race! Kiddos will have the chance to participate in a (wooden) egg race, balancing their egg on a spoon. Whoever last the longest, wins!

Gaik Song & Dance Ensemble
2024-09-01 13:00 - 13:15 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States

Hugo's Elvis - 50s
2024-09-01 12:45 - 13:45 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Hugo’s Elvis – 50s
Hugo’s Elvis: With sharp attention to history, craftsmanship, choreography and authenticity, Hugo presents all genres of the atomic powered singer’s
greatest hits: from gospel, ballads, rockabilly, Hawaiian & movie hits and Christmas favorites to the icon’s greatest rock ‘n roll tunes forever recognized around the world!
As Chicago’s own Elvis Tribute Artist, it is a great honor and joy for Hugo to recreate the best 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s ETA show possible to help keep the songs, style, and legend alive for the enjoyment of life-long Elvis admirers and introduce the rock n roll legend to a new generation of fans!

Storytime with JP-CPL
2024-09-01 12:30 - 13:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Bring your little ones by the Kid’s Stage for Storytime with the Jefferson Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library!

Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir in Concert
2024-09-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir is a Polish-American volunteer choir founded in Chicago, consisting of approximately 35 voices, children, youth, and adults, united through their passion for singing. Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir was created on the basis of a parish choir founded in 1993 at the Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church in Chicago. Over the years, the choir has grown into a group representing Polish community in the Chicago area and abroad.
The choir actively participates in the cultural life of the Polish and American communities throughout the United States. Collegium Cantorum works closely with the St. Ferdinand Parish, Holy Trinity Polish Mission in Chicago, and Saint John Brebeuf Parish, as well as with Polish American organizations cultivating Polish traditions.
The group takes part in numerous music projects promoting Polish culture and musical heritage. In 2012, the group collaborated with the Chicago Symphony Chorus under the direction of the world-famous conductor, Sir Gilbert Levine, performing Bogurodzica, the oldest Polish religious anthem, during a special concert on the first anniversary of the beatification of John Paul II.
The choir presents choral works in concert halls and cathedrals throughout the United States and Europe. In 2018, during the tour in Italy, Collegium Cantorum had a privilege to perform in the Vatican during the general audience with Pope Francis and provided the musical setting for the celebration of the Holy Mass at the Tomb of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Choir performed carol concerts with the most famous Polish folk band Golec uOrkiestra during the band’s tour in the United States.
The repertoire of the choir includes various music genres including the following: religious and secular, a cappella, with instrumental accompaniment, Polish, American and world music, from Renaissance to contemporary works. Collegium Cantorum Polonia is led by Eliza and Arkadiusz Gorecki, graduates of the Warsaw Academy of Music, Paris Conservatory of Music, Lodz Academy of Music, and Roosevelt University of Chicago.

Holy Mass
2024-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States

Creativity Corner
2024-09-01 | 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

7th Heaven
2024-08-31 20:30 - 22:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
GENRE: Rock & Pop
7th Heaven band is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th Heaven has reached #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times in the past three years. The band has been heard on over SEVEN radio stations in Chicagoland with their hits “Stoplight,” “Better This Way,” and “Sing”. Also known for the famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from the 70’s and 80’s, they have been an entertainment staple for 30 years. Playing over 250 shows a year, with an average of 100 outdoor events, 7th Heaven has earned the right to say, ”We’ve seen a million faces and rocked them all!”
7th Heaven Band Achievements:
• Song “Stoplight” is currently on radio stations in the midwest
• Hit song “Sing” was #1 in Chicago Billboard charts for numerous weeks
• “Pop Media” CD was #1 in Chicago for 12 weeks and #11 on the national charts
• Charted #1 in the Midwest Region on the Billboard Charts – Sept 2011
• June 2014 – Released “Spectrum” original CD – 20 songs
• June 2013 – Released original CD “Synergy”
• July 2011- Released a new all-original CD of 22 songs called “Pop Media”
• Charted #1 on the Billboards Charts (Heetseekers) with 2 releases in 2010
• Reached #46 on the Billboard Charts (Top Pop Catalog) with USA-UK in 2010
• Performed at Soldier Field with Bon Jovi in 2010
• Voted #1 in Eventful contest to open for KISS in 2010

Elektryczne Gitary
2024-08-31 20:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Zespół Elektryczne gitary od początku istnienia słynął ze specyficznego poczucia humoru i przewrotnej autoironii. ELEKTRYCZNE GITARY powstały z inicjatywy gitarzysty Rafała Kwaśniewskiego i basisty-klawiszowca Piotra Łojka, którzy planowali utworzenie nowej grupy rockandrollowej wykonującej przede wszystkim piosenki Kuby Sienkiewicza. Repertuar ten liczył wówczas co najmniej kilkadziesiąt oryginalnych, a nieznanych szerzej utworów. Kuba Sienkiewicz, który przejął obowiązki lidera, wcześniej wykonywał z gitarą piosenki zarówno własne, jak też innych autorów (m. in. Jacka Kleyffa, Karla Kryla, Jana Krzysztofa Kelusa, Stanisława Staszewskiego, Jacka Kaczmarskiego), miał za sobą epizod z reggae`ową formacją NIEPODLEGŁOŚĆ TRÓJKĄTÓW oraz udział w grupie MIASTO, z której bezpośrednio powstały ELEKTRYCZNE GITARY. 25 kwietnia 1990 roku w warszawskim klubie Hybrydy zespół zarejestrował demo – ponad 20 wersji piosenek, które w przyszłości stworzyły repertuar płyt Wielka Radość i A Ty Co. Pierwszy koncert nowego kwartetu odbył się 10 maja 1990 w klubie Hybrydy. Popularność grupy rozpoczęła się jeszcze przed wydaniem płyty: piosenki Włosy i Jestem z miasta zawładnęły w 1991 roku antenami właśnie powstałych warszawskich prywatnych rozgłośni radiowych. Ogromna ilość utworów ELEKTRYCZNYCH GITAR wyryta jest w pamięci wielu z nas. Znamy i śpiewamy je wszyscy. Najpopularniejsze utwory zespołu to między innymi wspomniane wcześniej „Włosy”, „Jestem z Miasta” a także „Dzieci”, „To już jest koniec”, „Nie pij Piotrek”, „Spokój grabarza”, „Marymoncki Dżon”, Co ty tutaj robisz”, „Kiler” oraz wiele, wiele innych.
Dziś zespól gra w składzie: Jakub Sienkiewicz, Piotr Łojek, Tomasz Grochowalski, Aleksander Korecki, Leon Paduch & Jacek Wąsowski

Kashmir
2024-08-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
GENRE: Rock
Kashmir was formed in late 2001, after guitarist Frank Livingston decided to form a show based on substance and feel rather than just “fitting the suit”.
“It is important to look the part, but way too often tribute bands seem to forget that without the sound, the look does nothing”.
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to a family oriented event. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way.
But most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played as it was using only the equipment of the era, and should be reproduced dead on with great respect and admiration. “It’s not about us, it’s about Led Zeppelin”.
KASHMIR performs Led Zeppelin’s entire catalog including Led’s Zeppelin’s classic movie,
The Song Remains The Same.
Don’t miss KASHMIR-The Led Zeppelin Show

AllDęte
2024-08-31 18:30 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Zespół AllDęte to polski brass-band, który powstał w 2018 roku, założony przez braci Kubę i Wiktora Wojsyk. Zespół rozpoczął od grania na ulicy, skąd trafił na coraz większe sceny, wystąpił dotychczas w wielu polskich miastach, zaliczając do nich Warszawę, Lublin, Kraków, Wrocław, Katowice. AllDęte rokrocznie od 2018 roku, 11 listopada koncertuje na największym Festiwalu Niepodległa na Krakowskim Przedmieściu w Warszawie.
W swojej karierze zespół współpracował także u boku gwiazd polskiej estrady – Łydka Grubasa, Big Cyc, Sławomir, którym towarzyszyli jako sekcja dęta. AllDęte pojawiało się także na jednej scenie z Marylą Rodowicz, Video, Reni Jusis, Enej, Stachursky, Future Folk, Mrozu, podczas wydarzeń plenerowych w całym kraju.
W 2020 roku ukazała się EP-ka zespołu ,,Przestrzeń”, zawierająca pierwsze autorskie kompozycje. W 2021 roku zespół wydał singiel ,,Opowiedzcie Wiatry” z aktorem i kabareciarzem Krzysztofem Respondkiem, upamiętniający 100. rocznicę Powstań Śląskich. W 2023 roku premierę miał album ,,Czas”, zawierający 11 autorskich kompozycji zespołu, których produkcją zajął się znany polski reżyser dźwięku Andrzej Karp.
W 2024 roku zespół AllDęte po raz pierwszy wystąpi dla amerykańskiej Polonii, choć mają za sobą występy zagraniczne w Czechach i Chorwacji.
Zespół wystąpi w składzie: Kuba Wojsyk (trąbka), Tobiasz Bała (trąbka), Dominik Troczka (sax), Leszek Glinski (waltornia), Wiktor Wojsyk (puzon), Michał Włodarczyk (tuba), Miłosz Caban (akordeon), Kacper Jaślar (perkusja), Kamil Gaciek (wokal)
Cieszymy się, że możemy wystąpić na Festiwalu Taste of Polonia, gdzie postaramy się dostarczyć słuchaczom najlepszych DĘTYCH wrażeń!

The AllDęte band is a Polish brass-band formed in 2018, founded by brothers Kuba and Wiktor Wojsyk. The band started by playing on the street, from where it found its way to bigger and bigger stages, and has so far performed in many Polish cities, including Warsaw, Lublin, Krakow, Wroclaw, Katowice. AllDęte has been performing every year since 2018, on November 11 at the largest Independence Festival at Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw.
In their career, the band has also collaborated alongside stars of the Polish stage – Łydka Grubasa, Big Cyc, Slawomir, whom they accompanied as a brass section. AllDęte also appeared on one stage with Maryla Rodowicz, Video, Reni Jusis, Enej, Stachursky, Future Folk, Mrozu, during outdoor events throughout the country.
In 2020, the band’s EP , “Przestrzeń“ was released, containing its first original compositions. In 2021, the band released the single , “Opowiedzcie Wiatry” with actor and cabaret performer Krzysztof Respondek, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Silesian Uprisings. In 2023, they premiered the album, “Czas“, containing 11 original compositions by the band, produced by Andrzej Karp, a well-known Polish sound engineer.
In 2024, the AllDęte band will perform for the first time for the American Polish community, although they have performed abroad in the Czech Republic and Croatia.
The band will perform as follows: Kuba Wojsyk (trumpet), Tobiasz Bała (trumpet), Dominik Troczka (sax), Leszek Glinski (French horn), Wiktor Wojsyk (trombone), Michał Włodarczyk (tuba), Miłosz Caban (accordion), Kacper Jaślar (drums), Kamil Gaciek (vocals)
We are looking forward to performing at the Taste of Polonia Festival, where we will try to give listeners the best BRASS experience!

AllDęte - Kolejny dzień

One with the Whale
2024-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
One with the Whale – doc.**
“ONE WITH THE WHALE is a heartfelt, intelligent, thought-provoking film. It shows that the biggest issue we face as humans today is not really climate change itself, but rather how we respond to the challenge.” Economist’s Film Critic
Native ways of life, especially subsistence whale hunting, are controversial and not widely understood. But the landscape is changing, and the time is ripe for ONE WITH THE WHALE to expose the never-ending waves of colonization, racism, and resulting intergenerational trauma Alaska Native and global Indigenous communities have been forced to endure and are still fighting to this day. ONE WITH THE WHALE is a film aimed at breaking down barriers, and building bridges while showing the human side of Indigenous lifeways that have survived for thousands of years, as we fight for a more just world.
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** Movie in English

Orchestra CCWSO in Concert
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Chicago Citywide Symphony Orchestra in Concert

Music Studio by Eliza
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Music Studio by Eliza
The Music Studio educates children from 6 years of age through adults. They offer mainly individual vocal classes, but also choir classes for children in two age groups 6-9 years and 10-16 years. The studio also offers instrumental classes.
During vocal classes, students learn, first of all, correct breathing, diction, intonation, but also song interpretation. An important element are also classes with a microphone so that you can thoroughly prepare for stage performances, which are also available for studio students.
The fun of choir is learning to work in a team and singing as a group, also split into multiple voices. These activities are very helpful in the development of hearing. In the younger group of the chorus, the activities are also about the basics of music and rhythm. Children learn the names of the notes and their position on the five lines, the term musical notes. They also have occasions for short rhythmic exercises.
Music Studio by Eliza Idec takes part in many concerts, festivals and cultural events where they present their skills. The studio has a forge of young talents. Many singers have won main prizes in competitions such as the Polish Song Festival in Chicago, Got Talent or school competitions. The students often support local initiatives with their performances, and every year they take part in WOSP or Wianki organized by the You Can be my Angel Foundation

Black Bear Combo
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Black Bear Combo
Fire breathing horns, thunderous drums, serpentine melodies, and crooked rhythms issue forth from this skeleton crew of a brass band. Black Bear Combo channels the common energy between street music of the Balkans and elsewhere with various strains of rock and jazz. Since 2002, we’ve brought our sound to bars, basements, festivals, weddings, funerals, parties and street corners across the country.

Cap’n Funk & the Groove Train
2024-08-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Cap’n Funk & the Groove Train
Our music blends rock and pop with some funk to create a wall of relentless harmonies. Our lyrics are personal and inspired by legends of our time. Our horn section steps up seamlessly with the funky flavor we have all learned to love supported by each other to form the groove. The powerful bands of the 70s and into the 80s is what we do….

Free Alcohol Tastings
2024-08-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
FREE ALCOHOL TASTINGS powered by EURO LIQUOR
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 4PM

Wisloka Chicago
2024-08-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Wisloka Chicago
Bring your littles ones by the Kid’s Stage for a soccer lesson with members of the United Premier Soccer League Team, Wisloka Chicago!

Wisłoka Chicago to jeden z najbardziej medialnych i prężnie działających polonijnych klubów piłkarskich w USA, jako jedyny występujący w lidze półzawodowej UPSL. Obecny mistrz dywizji Midwest Central North.

Limbo Contest
2024-08-31 15:45 - 16:00
Limbo Contest
How low can your little one go? Swing by the Taste of Polonia Kid’s Stage to participate in our Limbo contest and win prizes!

Chicago Mysteries
2024-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Chicago Mysteries – doc. (WTTW)**
Did a UFO fly over O’Hare Airport? How did the alligator later named “Chance the Snapper” suddenly appear in Chicago’s Humboldt Lagoon? Is Hull House haunted? Why don’t Chicagoans put ketchup on their hot dogs? What do you think Malört tastes like? We asked our audience. WTTW award-winning host/writer/producer Geoffrey Baer sets out to solve these and other puzzlers in Chicago Mysteries.
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** Movie in English

First Aid Lesson for Kids
2024-08-31 15:00 - 15:45 | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States

Lajkonik
2024-08-31 15:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-31 14:30 - 14:45 | 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.

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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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:

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.

Gen-Ki Karate
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.

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 14:00 - 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.
