The PolishConneCTion

is a newsletterfor donors and friends

published by

Polish Heritage Alliance, Inc.

6941 S. 68th StreetFranklin, WI 53132

Phone:(414) 529-2140

Fax:(414) 529-1055

email:info@polishfest.org

Websites:

www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org

www.polishfest.org

ediTorsJeffrey E. Kuderski

Diane Holytz

PhoTograPhyEdward Fox Photography

Jeffrey E. KuderskiSusan MikośErikia Oliver

graPhiC designDesign Works

INSIDE...President’s Message . . . . 2

Warsaw Club 38 . . . . . . . . 3

February 21st Concert . . .3

Welcome New Members . . 4

From the

Interim Executive Director 5

Polish Fest News . . . . . . . 6

Polish Fest Volunteer

Sign-up & Pączki Day

Order Forms . . . . . . . Insert

Winter 2016

A Polish ChristmasA Polish Christmas was held on December 12 at thePolish Center of Wisconsin. In addition to learningabout Polish Christmas customs, visitors enjoyedtraditional decorations, holiday sweets, warmfellowship and a cup of good cheer.

We also enjoyed a program of Polish and Englishcarols by the Syrenka Polish Children’s Ensembleand St. Paul II Saturday School as well as studentsfrom the Polish School of Wisconsin

Wesołych Świąt,Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku

Merry Christmas and Happy New Yearfrom your friends at the Polish Center of Wisconsin

Free and Clearby Mike Berzowski, Free and Clear Committee

When the Free and Clear Committee first met in the fall of 2013, theoutstanding mortgage balance was approximately $315,000. As a resultof the generous responses we have received, I am happy to report that,once amounts designated to reduce the mortgage have been transferredto the mortgage satisfaction account, we will have succeeded in raisingenough money to satisfy the mortgage in full.

We extend our appreciation to all of you – individuals, entities andorganizations – that have contributed to making this effort a success.

Thank You!

President’s MessageGreetings,

2016 is a new year with more exciting events planned for the Polish Center and for Polish Fest.I hope you will be able to attend some of them. Please also consider volunteering as it takes alot of people to put on these events. Volunteering not only helps out the organization but it’s agreat way to meet people.

Due to work, family, and personal business matters, Anne Wal has resigned as Treasurer of theBoard of Directors. We thank Anne for her service. In accordance with the by-laws, I haveappointed and the Board has approved Nick Ignatowski as Treasurer. At the Septemberelections, we will then have the position of Treasurer on the election ballot as per our by-laws.

Pączki Day is February 9; have you placed your order yet? If not, please contact the Polish Centerfor more information. There will also be a PHA General Membership Meeting that evening at7:00 p.m. Please plan to come to the meeting and enjoy a pączek and coffee afterwards. OurFish Fries start on February 12 and continue through March 25 for just $12.

Our first concert of the year “A Common Heritage: Music from Poland and Latin America”featuring pianist Elena Abend and clarinetist Orlando Pimentel will be held Sunday, February 21at 2 p.m. We hope you are able to join us.

On December 8 we had our first Member Social where members could bring a guest as apotential PHA member. Everyone enjoyed some light appetizers and music by Jim Gaff & TheBardog Sitters. Twenty-five guests became new members! Thanks to Janet Protasiewicz andJeff Kuderski for a great event! The next Members Social will be on April 12.

Thank you to everyone who generously gave to the Free & Clear Campaign. Once we havetransferred the funds to the appropriate account, we will be able to pay off the mortgage! Whata huge accomplishment we have all been able to be involved in.

If you have not yet paid your 2016 membership, please mail in your form and check to the PolishCenter or renew your membership on our website: www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org.

Mark your calendar for the 35th annual Polish Fest June 17, 18, 19. At this year’s Fest, we willhave a special anniversary exhibit. We are looking for anything you may have that you can loanus for the special anniversary exhibit. Items that we would like for the exhibit include pictures,brochures and souvenirs. Call the Polish Center at (414) 529-2140 for more information.

Mark your calendars for future PHA General Membership Meetings: February 9 May 12 September 22

Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you soon at one of the upcomingevents at the Polish Center.

Ken SkowronskiPresident, Polish Heritage Alliance

bOArD OFDIrECtOrS

Kenneth SkowronskiPresident

Michele St. Marie-Boelkow

Vice President

Nick IgnatowskiTreasurer

Steve ChybowskiSecretary

David Borowski

Bernie Jendrzejczak

Melody Kawczynski

Danuta Kurczewski

Janet Protasiewicz

Tom Radoszewski

David Zepecki

Susan MikośImmediate Past President

VOluNtEErCOOrDINAtOr

Diane Holytz(414) 614-7454

StAFFJeffrey E. Kuderski

Festival Director

Interim Executive Director

Diane HolytzOffice Manager

David HartFacility Custodian &

Maintenance technician

tom rasmussenbanquet & Facilities

Manager

Erikia Oliver Assistant banquet Manager

OFFICE HOurS:Monday-Friday

9 AM-5 PMor by appointment

lIbrAry HOurS:tuesday 12-2 PM

Wednesday 6-8 PMduring Center eventsor by appointment:

(414) 858-9357

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Congressman Clement ZablockiCIVIC ACHIEVEMENt AWArD

Awarded annually by the Polish American Congress - Wisconsin Division

Gloria and Jim Shire have both been devotedvolunteers with the Polish Heritage Alliancesince the Polish Center was dedicated in2000. Both have worked at every Polish Festsince then and have been fixtures in theannual Lenten Season Fish Fry fund-raiser atthe Polish Center.

Their volunteer spirit has been expressed in other ways as well. AsJim puts it, “When we get a call, we go.” Gloria’s volunteerism led toher appointment to the Management Committee of Polish Fest. TheShire’s giving ways go beyond PHA service too. Jim, a Korean Warveteran, is Commander of the Alonzo Cudworth Post of the AmericanLegion. Gloria is active in the Girl Scouts of America. Both areinvolved in Holy Family Parish of Whitefish Bay, where Jim has beenan usher for forty years. Congratulations, Gloria and Jim!

Memorials

WE APPrECIAtEtHE gENErOuSCONtrIbutIONS

rECEIVED INMEMOry OF

MAy tHEyrESt IN PEACE

Mary ForkiRita Michalak

thank you!

WArSAW Club 38ANNUAL POLISH HERITAGE ALLIANCE GALA AT THE POLISH CENTER

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Sunday, February 21, 20162:00 p.m. at the Polish Center

Elena Abend has been on the piano facultyof the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music,the Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival,and currently serves on the piano andchamber music faculty at the University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee. Mr. Pimentel is afaculty member for clarinet studies at theWisconsin Conservatory of Music.

TICKETS:Advance Ticket Prices - 2 for $25before Friday, February 19, 2016or Adults $15, PHA Members $12

Students $10, Children 12 & under $5

GOLD SPONSORSMilwaukee Society

von Briesen and Roper, S.C.Planners Financial

Polanki

EVENT SPONSORS$2000 -$3000

Janet RydlewiczDeanna Weiss

$1,200-$1,999Clearwing Productions

Nick Ignatowski, Planners Financial

Tom Radoszewski

$500-$1,199Deanna Weiss

Deb Tyszka

$200-$499Jack Norman Catering

Ritz Holman CPAAnne Wal

UP TO $199David and Judith Chattin

Anton PliskaWilson Park Beverage MartBeatrice and Odelia Puzia

SILENT AUCTION,RESTAURANT TREE,AND WINE PULL

Bonefish GrlllBreadsmith's

Buca di BeppoCafé Lulu

Charles Allis Art Museum/VillaTerrace

Decorative Arts Museum

Chet & Leona’s Floral ShopChili's

Steve ChybowskiClock Shadow Creamery

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee WestDom & Phil DeMarini’s PizzaDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Milwaukee DowntownCarol Drozdowski-RadkeEconomy TV-Mike Kaiser

Erv’s MugFestival City SymphonyFriends of the DomesFull Service Car Wash

Grandpa Frank’s Flower MarketGreat Lakes Distillery

John GurdaGus’ Mexican Cantina

Hampton Inn Milwaukee AirportDave Hart

Helium Trampoline ParkDiane Holytz

Horny Goat Brewing & GJS SalesNick Ignatowski

Indulgence ChocolatiersItalian Community Center/Café Scala

Bernie JendrzejczakMike Kaiser

Melody & Andy KawczynskiMichael Krass

Patricia and Leonard KoronkowskiJeff Kuderski

Yvonne-Marie LewandowskiMarcus Center for the Performing Arts

Donna & Jerry MartynskiMichelangelo'sConrad MiczkoSusan Mikos

Milwaukee AdmiralsMilwaukee Ale House

Oriental Trading Co.Packing House

Palm Tavern or Sugar MaplePalomino & HoneypieDon & Angela Pienkos

Plaza HotelMark & Ann Pienkos

PolankiPolish Fest

PolonezJanet Protasiewicz

Quaker Steak & LubeTom Radoszewski

RedBoxRoot River Lanes

Jim & Janet RydlewiczS.S. Badger

Schauer Arts CenterScrub-A-Dub

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center forthe Arts

John G. Shedd AquariumSt. Francis Brewery

Michele St. Marie-BoelkowKen Skowronski

SteakoutStone Creek Coffee

Sudz Car WashSun Tan City

Sunset PlayhouseTGI Friday’sThe Bowery

The Rock Sports ComplexTower Chicken Farm

Keith & Colleen TriebenbachJeremy Triebenbach

Anne WalAndy & Ela Wasielewski

Deanna WeissKathleen Wieczorek

Who's on ThirdBeata ZatorskaDave Zepecki

Krystyna Zuzanski

Thank You to the following Warsaw Club 38 Gala Donors:

Thank you to a very generous lifemember for graciously donating thefunds to purchase a beautiful new

couch to enhance our lobby!

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New life MembersNick Ignatowski

Logan IgnatowskiGreg Gieldon

New 2015 PHAMembers

New Supporting Member Jan Czeszynski

New Regular MembersRon Adamczyk

Jim and Barb BarbianBarb Bing

Lisa ChandekChristina Chmielewski

Gwen ConnellyRobert ConroyCynthia Dobbs

Kate DombrowskiSandra Eckert

Robert and Judye FrankowiakJoanna Gibelev

Erv HelbackJeff JankowskiKelly Johnson

Clarke and Jeanne JohnsonIreneusz KarabanKrzysztof Karaban

Jane KassisKelly Krimmer

Patrick KruegerKaren Kuderski

Samantha KuderskiTom and Leona Kuehn

Dave Michalak and Janice LichterChristine Millay

Steve and Beth PerrigoBarbara PottsJeremy Ricker

Russell Waszak & Susan RogaczewskiDonald Sass

Todd SchubringKen and Diane Skowronski II

Scott SobeckKurt Sutheimer

Rita TomkiewiczAlbert and Colleen Totero

Heather TrotterLew Wasserman

Spencer Freischel and Chad WrightRonald Wroblewski

Jane Zablocki

garden Committee Newsby Sandy Je T’aime

The Garden Committee had a very busy 2015, with an intense 2016gardening season coming. After working with Valerie Lukasiewicz on the Garden Committee since 2008, I have been appointed the newGarden & Landscaping Chair. It is with great pleasure and enthusiasmthat I have accepted this position. With Valerie’s wealth of knowledge, I will be in contact with her often. I am a certified UWEX SouthEast WI Master Gardener since 2007 and am required to attend 10 hours of continuing education each year. I am also a member of The Herb Society of America and HSA-WI Unit; and Wild Ones. I have chaired the HSA-WI Unit Herb Fair for 3 years, HSA-WI Unit Culinary Chair 2009-2015, and Chair of the HSA-WI Unit in 2011-2013. I have givenpresentations, managed booths and children’s activities at the Polish Centerand other locations. I recently completed a 6-hour course on Invasives ID &Management. Gardening has been a pleasure of mine since childhood.

YOUR TIME: Currently, we have only Certified UW Extension SouthEastWisconsin Master Gardeners on our Garden Committee. I would like to expandthis committee, and ask everyone to consider donating some time to helpmaintain the gardens, even if it’s for only one hour a week. We meet in themorning, and an evening at least two days a week for 3-4 hours. Please contactSandy at (414) 761-0020 to volunteer.

POLLINATOR GARDEN: Valerie will continue to hire Randy Powers tomaintain the native gardens planted in memory of her parents, at the entranceclosest to Rawson Avenue. Take time this spring to enjoy some of the beautifulnative flowers. This area can also be referred to as a Pollinator Garden. Manyof our members have stopped during the summer to see the butterflies in thegarden, and the area provides many flowers to encourage the bees, which havebeen in decline. The garden also provides beneficial insects.

TOUR: Morrissey, Consumer Horticultural Agent, Milwaukee County UW-Ext.,also Fox 6 Garden Host, will lead us in a tour of the beautiful trees on theproperty. This will occur in May, when the spring blossoms should be on someof the trees. Following the tour, we will enjoy finger food refreshmentsutilizing some plants on the property. Watch for updates regarding the event.

PROjECTS: We completed several projects last year, including pruning &reviving the lilac bushes and viburnum on the side of the building. Summerstorms created additional work in the area by 68th Street near Loomis Road.With a $900 grant from SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, we purchasedArctic fire dogwood, Thimbleweed white spring anemone, Glossy blackchokeberry, September Charm fall anemone, located behind the patio garden,looking out onto Lake Kopmeier. SEW MG members helped to level theground, drag and place the terrace logs for each level, and dig and plant theshrubs and protect them with mulch.

Thanks to the crew at Happy Grass, who completed the area around the pondin the front of the building. They cut and removed the buckthorn, invasivewillows and other invasives creating a very pleasing view of the pond. We hopeto include rain gardens around the pond in the future, along with continuouscattail maintenance.

Have your event at the Polish Center! Wedding, showers, anniversary, or birthday parties coming up? We havesome prime dates available. The Grand Ballroom and the Veteran’s Roomoffers a beautiful view of Koepmier Lake and the food is outstanding. Ourexperienced staff will strive to create a memorable experience frombeginning to end in facilitating each and every detail.

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From Jeff KuderskiInterim Executive Director

The Polish Center has a lot ofmeanings for many people. Somesee it as a place to come and enjoyall types of activities and eventsshowcasing Polish traditions andculture. Others may see it as abeautiful banquet hall for celebratinga wedding, an anniversary, home fortheir business or organization’smeetings, or some other event andother activities. While even othersjust come to visit the gift shop, viewan art exhibit, admire the beautifulgardens, and visit the PolankiLibrary and the overall ambiencethat the Center has to offer. For me,the Polish Center represents aconnection to my Polish heritage. Ihave experienced many familytraditions that have brought backmany memories.

We have a lot to look forward to in2016 with some new and excitingevents planned and new membersto meet. It is my goal to encourageour members to engage in manyaspects of our organization andparticipate in events held at thePolish Center throughout the year.

Please share your ideas with us sowe can help fulfill your desire forthis organization to become a betterplace for you to enjoy. One exampleof a new event coming soon will bePolish Dinner Night. This will be alimited reservation only eveningfeaturing a selected menu item toenjoy. The first night being plannedwill braised pork hock, served withsauerkraut, and boiled potatoes.Starter will be cream of wildmushroom soup or salad. The dateof this event is still being workedout, but it will happen first part ofMarch. If interested, please call tobe placed on the contact list forthese dinner events.

Our members are the life blood ofour organization, and we hope youwill renew your membership tocontinue receiving our newsletterand fliers, get discounts to variousevents, voting privileges at PHAmembership meetings and invitesto member’s only events that will beheld throughout the year.

Easter BrunchSunday, March 27

Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 8

Call (414) 529-2140 for more information

Facility Committee NewsOrganized in 2007, the goal of the Facility Committee is to take care of thebuilding and its portable assets, as well as to address garden, grounds andlandscaping issues. It has an aesthetics and décor subcommittee, as well as agarden and landscaping subcommittee.

In 2008, it engaged Reserve Advisors to prepare a comprehensive 20-year planto assist in mission accomplishment. Over the years, as a result of committeework, we have replaced exterior trim and woodwork, replaced the main entrydoors, redone the entire outside of the building and replaced the walkwayfrom the building to the road, to mention a few of many accomplishments.

We have an ambitious list of things to do, including parking lot replacement,improving outside lighting, carpeting replacement, floor refinishing, achievingenergy savings and a new gardening and landscaping program, to mention a few.

Enclosed is my gift of: $_____________ (*your gift is tax deductible as allowed by law) PLEASE PRINTName: __________________________________________________________Address: _________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________Phone: ________________________ Email Address: _______________________*Polish Heritage Alliance is a recognized 501(c) (3) organization and is also classified as a public charity under section 509(a) (2) of the InternalRevenue Code and that contributions to our organization are deductible under section 170 of the code. Federal ID# 39-1408393 CES# 025110

Polish Fest Circle of FriendsOn June 17-19, 2016, Polish Fest will hold its 35th annual festival. For the past years Polish Heritage Alliance*has benefited from the generosity of individuals allowing us to bring Polish Fest to our community. Yoursupport helps to ensure our continued success. Please consider adding your name to the list of supportersfor this year’s event with a donation.

$ 1,000 Level: • Recognition as partner on Sponsor Board,

displayed immediately inside the entrance tothe festival grounds

• Four (4) invitations to and one (2) parking pass for Polish Fest’s VIP Opening Reception

• 45 complimentary admission ticket• Polish Fest Souvenir package for 4 –

includes mug, Polo Shirt, and can koozies

$ 500 Level: • Recognition as partner on Sponsor Board,

displayed immediately inside the entrance tothe festival grounds

• Four (4) invitations to and one (2) parking pass for Polish Fest’s VIP Opening Reception

• 30 complimentary admission tickets• 4 Polish Fest Souvenir mugs and can koozies

$ 250 Level:• Recognition as partner on Sponsor Board,

displayed immediately inside the entrance tothe festival grounds

• Two (2) invitations for Polish Fest’s VIP Opening Reception

• 20 complimentary admission tickets$ 100 Level:• Recognition as Partner on Sponsor Board,

displayed immediately inside the entrance tothe festival grounds

• One (1) invitation a for Polish Fest’s VIPOpening Reception

• 10 complimentary admission tickets$ 50 Level:• Recognition as Partner on Sponsor Board,

displayed immediately inside the entrance tothe festival grounds

• 2 complimentary admission tickets

Polish Festby Jeff Kuderski

This was my second, but first -full festival as PolishFest Director.

I am happy to report that we had a successful PolishFest for 2015! Despite the weekend that washampered with rain, cold and fog – which adverselyimpacted our attendance - we still were able toproduce a double digit profit for the Polish HeritageAlliance to help support our mission at the PolishCenter. In addition, we were able to continue topresent our arts, culture and tradition that isuniquely Polish to nearly 30,000 people in

attendance as well as the reach of people that we impacted with ourmarketing- how priceless is that in regards to our mission of promoting ourPolish Culture and awareness.

NOW FOR 2016...The 35th Anniversary of Polish Fest will be celebrated June 17-19, 2016 at the Henry Maier Festival Park (also known as theSummerfest grounds). This year’s fest will showcase the history of PolishFest from its beginning to the present. Our Cultural Display will highlightmemorable moments of the last 35 years, including entertainment,souvenirs, brochures, and most importantly, our volunteers. Without thededication and hard work of all the volunteers over the last 35 years, therewould be no Polish Fest and no Polish Center of Wisconsin. The purpose ofthe Festival 35 years ago was to showcase the rich pride, heritage, food,music, and customs of Poland and to raise enough money to build a PolishCenter. Fifteen years ago we were able to make the dream a reality when thePolish Center was built.

Kicking off on Friday, June 17th will be the Capuchins’ Run Walk for the Hungryevent. It’s a 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk with over 3,000 participants. WITAMY!

Throughout the weekend we can enjoy 5 stages of entertainment, thecultural village, folk art and cooking demonstrations, Polish Artists, PolishFolk dancers, the Sukiennice Marketplace, Children’s Area, Little, Junior andTeen Miss Polish Fest Pageant, the 18th Annual Chopin Youth PianoCompetition, our Kawiarnia Polish Bakery, Polish and American food, ChopinVodka lounge, our two Tyskie beer gardens and of course the Big Boomskifireworks display presented by Planners Financial. I am especially happy toannounce that we are able to have the Reverend Archbishop Listecki as ourmass celebrant for the Fathers Day Sunday Mass.

I do want to thank many of our members that have committed to sponsor-ship of Polish Fest 2016 already, and invite those who have not to consider.There are many levels to participate in; each with various rewards; but thebiggest reward is to know that you were part of the many that helped withthe needed capitol to build a living example of the arts, culture and traditionthat is uniquely Polish. While it may be our children’s glimpse into theirheritage, our grandparent’s nostalgic walk through their past or just visitorsof different ethnic backgrounds. we all get a better understanding of Polandand its people.

Polish Fest would not exist without the hard work and commitment ofhundreds of volunteers as well as sponsors who donated both time andmoney to make our annual three-day festival a success. Thank you to all thathave committed for 2016; but we still could always use more.

Do you have anyPolish Fest

Memorabilia?We are looking for any memorabiliathat you may want to loan to us fromthe past 34 years that will be used aspart of the 35th Anniversary Exhibitat Polish Fest this year.

We’re looking for Polish FestBrochures, photos, souvenirs, etc.Please drop them off at the PolishCenter by March 14; we will returneverything to you after the festival.

Contestants Wantedfor 2016 little Miss

Polish Fest PageantJuNE 19, 2016

Girls 4-17years old, of Polishheritage areencouragedto enter.

Four agedivisions: Little 4-6, Junior 7-9, Pre-Teen 10-12, and Teen 13-17.

Young ladies compete in party dressmodeling, Polish costume modeling,and personal interview.

Pageant winners will host differentactivities at the Polish Center andappear in area parades. Eachcontestant will receive a tiara,banner, gift bag, T-shirt, Polish Festtickets, and a parking pass. This is anon-glitz pageant. No experiencenecessary.

Weekly rehearsals will be held themonth before the pageant.

Entry deadline is May 12, 2016.

Applications are available at thePolish Center of Wisconsin.

Call or email Doris Idzikowski: at414-483-6493 // didzik@att.net

Chopin youth Piano Competition - Sunday, June 19 at Polish Fest Chopin Youth Piano Competition is our yearly contest that gives talented piano students a chance to show off their skills. There is aJunior Division (Ages 10-14) and Senior Division (Ages 15-18) giving students of all ages a chance to compete. The top four finishersof each division are given a cash prize! If you are a piano teacher interested in challenging your advanced students or an interestedstudent, please visit www.PolishFest.org for details or check out Chopin Youth Piano Competition on Facebook.

FrIDAy FISHFrIES

February 12 - March 25Every Friday During Lent

Served from 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Doors open at 4 p.m.

Early Bird Bingo for $1,050 at 6 p.m.

Regular Session Bingofor $1,050 at 7:30 p.m.

“50/50 Raffle”

Door prizes every3rd Wednesday!

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Call (414) 529-2140for more information

Smoke Free

Bingoevery Wednesday

Sponsored byPolish HeritageAlliance, inc.

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FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYOF THE MONTH STARTING AT NOON.

Free and open to the public

Optional $10 lunch on first Thursday.

Cash Bar

Card clubs and bridge groupswelcome! Individuals may join a

table upon arrival.

Play sheepshead, poker and more.

For more information,call (414) 529-2140

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for 4 or more,Call

(414) 529-2140

Menu Fried and Baked Fish • Pierogi

Coleslaw • French Fries • Rye BreadCoffee & Tea • Cash Bar

Desserts & Milk availablefor purchase

Carry Out Dinners Available50/50 Cash Raffle

PricingAdults: $12

Children 6-12: $7Children 5 and under eat free!

(Sales TaxIncluded)

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for specifics

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SAVE tHE DAtE:June 17-19, 2016Henry W. Maier festival Park

AMERICA’S LARGEST POLISH FESTIVALCelebrating our 35th Festival at Milwaukee’s Summerfest Grounds

June 17-19, 2016Featuring Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B

From the Mollie B Polka Party on RFD-TVALSO FEATURING

Polka Country Musicianse Knewz

e Polka Family BandJohn Góra & Górale

Box On Bande Buffalo Touch

Tony Blazonczyk’s New PhazeTNT (e Natural Talent)

Jim Gaff & e Bardog Sitterse Larry Lynne Band

Whiskey BellesFlipSyde with Red Deacon

Bobby Way & e Fabulous WayoutsPOLISH CONTEMPORARY BANDS

FROM ILLINOIS:Silver Orkiestra • Profusion

More Bands To Be Announced

DANCE GROUPSFrom Around the U.S. & Canada

Plus the Polish Folk DanceAssociation’s Dance Gala

BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDDorda Double Chocolate Liqueur

and the “Bloody Maryjafeaturing Chopin Vodka and

Jimmy Luv’s Bloody Mary Mix

DON’T MISSCultural Exhibit & Village

MarketplaceChildren’s Area

Polish & Non-Polish FoodChopin Vodka Lounge &

Spirits Tastings

For moreinformation, call(414) 529-2140

or visitwww.polishfest.org