Schedule of Polka Events
for
2010
January
16 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) travels to Chicagoland to perform at the famous Polonia Banquets ballroom on Saturday night from 6 pm - 10 pm. Call Dave Ulczycki at (312) 315-2215 for all the details.
17 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) remains in Chicagoland to perform at the Festival of Bands featuring ten polka bands at Glendora Banquets from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm. Call Dave Ulczycki at (312) 315-2215 for all the details.
23 Charm City Sound appears at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD from 8 pm - 12 am. Enjoy the delicious home-style food, refreshing libations, and festive ambience of this newly-renovated Bavarian bier garten! For more information call Max at (410) 799-7130 or visit www.blobspark.net.
30 - February 6 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) hosts and performs on their "Polka Cruise with the Stars III". Guest performers include The Boys from Baltimore, Polka Hall of Famer Ray Jay and DJ Kenny Olowin. Call Helga of "A Dream Trip 4 U" at (724) 234-2033, visit www.gonefullcircle.com or click here for more information.
March
6 Charm City Sound appears at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD from 8 pm - 12 am. Enjoy the delicious home-style food, refreshing libations, and festive ambience of this newly-renovated Bavarian bier garten! For more information call Max at (410) 799-7130 or visit www.blobspark.net.
April
10
Charm City Sound appears at the Holy Name of Jesus Social Hall in Colonial Park (Harrisburg), PA from 7 pm - 11 pm for the Capital City Dancers. Call John Friedhoff at (717) 766-7068 for more information.11 Charm City Sound appears at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, NJ from 2 pm - 6 pm. Call Greg at (201) 803-0909 or visit www.baywaypolishhome.org for more information.
24 Charm City Sound appears at the Dinner and Polka Dance sponsored by the Chambersburg Polka Charities. 115 West Main St, Fayetteville, PA 17222. Music is from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Advance tickets only! Call Rita Lisinski at (717) 263-5818 for more information.
25 Charm City Sound appears at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD from 1 pm - 6 pm for a very special Polkas for Charity dance to benefit Autism Speaks. Enjoy the delicious home-style food, refreshing libations, and festive ambience of this newly-renovated Bavarian bier garten while supporting a wonderful cause! For more information call Ted at (410) 879-7663.
May
8 The Boys appear at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD. Enjoy the delicious home-style food, refreshing libations, and festive ambience of this newly-renovated Bavarian bier garten! For more information call Max at (410) 799-7130 or visit www.blobspark.net.
30 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) performs at the United States Polka Association's 42nd Annual Polka Festival & Convention at the Doubletree Cleveland South Hotel in Independence, OH. Three days of music by top polka bands, 35th Annual USPA Polka Music Awards Banquet, 3rd Annual Junior Miss USPA & Teen Miss USPA Pageants, lounge parties, pool parties and more. For more information call Barb Haselow at (440) 886-6157.
31 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) performs at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Grove in Cheektowaga, NY from 4 - 8 pm for a Memorial Day 2010 Polka Party. Cash bar and food will be available. Admission is only $10. Contact Jackie for more details at gaduwa@aol.com or (716) 444-8693. Click here to see the flyer.
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June
12 Charm City Sound makes a rare appearance at the Lamm Post Manor Grove, 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville (Buffalo), NY, for the annual "Opening of the Grove Dance" from 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Advance tickets are $10; $12 at the door. For more information, call Bob Krawczyk at (716) 837-3582 or (716) 837-2684.
July
18 The Boys appear at the Immaculate Conception Church grounds in Indian Orchard, MA for the annual church Polish (Doczynki) Festival. Enjoy the delicious food from the Polish/American kitchen along with refreshing beer, wine & soft drinks. Dance to the vibrant polka sounds of The Boys and the great European music by another band. The festival begins at noon with music from 2 pm until 10 pm. Free admission! For more details, call Joe Lesniak at (413) 543-3659.
August
1 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) travels to Three Rivers, MA to perform at the classic New England polka picnic grove, Pulaski Park from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Enjoy the great food, beverages, and authentic outdoor polka ambience! Contact Paul Brozek at (413) 323-8236 or paul.brozek04@charter.net.
22 The Boys appear at St. Benedict's Picnic Grove, 4541 Morgantown Rd, Mohnton, PA for St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church Picnic, 12 pm to 7 pm.
29 Charm City Sound appears at Polish Day '10 from 1 pm - 5 pm at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 3055 South Raccoon Road, Youngstown, OH. This Polish festival has it all...Polish-style polka Mass at 11:30 am, authentic Polish food buffet, Polish bakery and deli, Polish pottery and wooden crafts, free workshops on Polish culture and travel, auctions and door prizes, live radio broadcast, polka dance lessons, free children's activities and admission, plenty of parking, and of course, great live polka music. Call Aundrea Cika, Director, PolishYoungstown, at 330-646-4082 aundrea@polishyoungstown.com or visit www.PolishYoungstown.com.
September
5 The Boys appear at the Ludlow Polish American Citizen's Club, 355 East Street, Ludlow, MA from 3 pm - 7 pm. Call Ed at (413) 567-1961 or visit www.ludlowpacc.com for more information.
16 - 19 31st Annual Polkamotion by the Ocean in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Four days of world-class polka music featuring Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago Push, Polka Family, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men, Full Circle, EFO, Charm City Sound, Ethnic Jazz, The Boys
, New Brass Express, Rhythm & Music, and the Tommy Thomas Trio. In addition to the great music, homemade Polish food, and refreshing libations in the Convention Hall, you'll enjoy the beach, boardwalk, gourmet restaurants, boutiques, and tax-free shopping at this wonderful ocean resort town! Come early to play in the annual "Polkamotion Open" celebrity "best ball" golf tournament on Thursday, September 15. Stay tuned for more details and visit www.rbpolka.com.
October
9 The Boys appear at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD from 8 pm - 12 am. Enjoy the delicious home-style food, refreshing libations, and festive ambience of this newly-renovated Bavarian bier garten! For more information call Max at (410) 799-7130 or visit www.blobspark.net.
10 The Boys appear at the Gilbertsville Fire Hall in Gilbertsville, PA. Polish & American food and full bar will be available (no BYOB). For all the details call Ted at (410) 879-7663.
16 The Boys
make a rare appearance in Buffalo! Details will be announced soon!17 The Boys appear at the Roosevelt Hall in Norvelt, PA with Li'l John & the ATM Band for Li'l John's 34th Annual Fall Dance from 2 pm - 8 pm. Food and drinks available at reasonable prices. Admission is only $12. No advance tickets. Call John at (724) 834-7871 for more information.
November
27 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) travels to the West Coast to perform at the Sons of Italy Hall in Fontana, CA. Stay tuned for details.
28 Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) stays out West for an encore at the Sons of Italy Hall in Fontana, CA. Stay tuned for details.
December
31 Charm City Sound appears at Blob's Park in Jessup, MD for a gala New Year's Eve Party from 9 pm - 1 am! For more information call Max at (410) 799-7130 or visit www.blobspark.net.
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1January
Full Circle (Lenny Gomulka, Jimmy Weber, Al Piatkowski, Mike Stapinski, Roger Malinowski & Mike Matousek) hosts and performs on their "Polka Cruise with the Stars IV". Guest performers and a new exciting Caribbean itinerary will be announced soon!