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December 4, 2003 LEARN TO MAKE POLISH CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS Class Begins at 3:00 PM ( Free to all ) Once again. the Polish Center will offer instruction on creating traditional Polish Christmas tree ornaments. You will learn to create fascinating designs which reflect the joy of this very special season. To sign up, contact the Polish Center. Please bring a pair of scissors, glue and some interesting gift wrap. All ages are invited to participate. |
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October 3 -29, 2003 Exhibit
WYCINANKI - The Polish Art of Paper Cutting |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 10 AM (Free to all) CONCERT by IGOR LOVCHINSKY Laureate of the 53rd Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition Sponsored by the Polish Center of Discover and Learning at Elms College and the Kosciuszko Foundation New England Chapter. Veritas Auditorium in Berchmans Hall Mr. Lovchinsky is 17 years old. Born in Kazan, Russia, he began his studies at the Kazan Special Music School for Gifted Children and after his immigration to the United States in 1994, became a student of Nina Polonsky. Since 1998, he has been studying with Steven Glaser, Former winner of the NY Chopin International Competition. In the fall of 2003, he entered the Juilliard School on full scholarship. All are welcome to attend on a first come first served basis, however children will be given priority. Please reserve seats by calling the Polish Center at 413-594-2761,ext.451 or e-mail: polishcenter@elms.edu. Information needed: Number of attendees, contact name, name of school, grade(s), address, telephone number and e-mail address. |
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| Friday, October 10, 2003 - 6:30 PM Dining Room - Mary Dooley College Center. Elms College. AN EVENING OF POLISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND CUISINE A Tribute to Nationally Acclaimed New England Polka Giant Gene Wisniewski Feast on a hearty traditional Polish meal. Featuring entertainment by DENNIS POLISKY & THE MAESTRO'S MEN, selected by the International Polka Association as the "Favorite Instrumental Group for 2003." Cost: $25 per person (tables seat eight). For Reservations call (413)265-2451 Reservation Deadline September 30, 2003. |
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| Monday, October 6, 2003. 9:15 Registration. 10:30 Shotgun Start. SECOND ANNUAL SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT To Benefit the Polish Center. Orchards Country Club South Hadley MA A Donald Ross Course. Now under the Arnold Palmer Management Company. Site of the 2004 USGA Women's Open. $125.00 Entry Fee. Team ($500.00) Includes: For further information, call Ed Dzielenski, at 413-567-3132 or the Polish Center at 413-265-2451. |
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July 25-August 8, 2003 UNIQUE TOUR OF POLAND Benefit tour which promises to differ considerably from customary tours. An Introduction to the Polish Heritage, a Unique Insight into Poland's History, Culture and Folklore. Castles, Knights and Ghosts! concentrates on the eastern half of Poland from the Mazurian Lake District to the Polish-Ukrainian border and more. Warsaw, Kadzidlo and Mragowo in the northern lake district; Bialowieza, the only virgin forest left standing in Europe and home of the last European Bison; traditional Polish village food, knights and chivalric games; Lublin, Zamosc (which has changed little since 1580) and the ghosts of Krasiczyn; Zakopane, in the mountains; Nowy Sacz and Krakow. For further information, call PAT TOURS, the agency coordinating this tour, at 413-746-7702 or 1-800-388-0988. |
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April 11, 2003 7:00 pm Alumnae Library Theater PENNSYLVANIA, CHICAGO, TEXAS STYLE: ORIGINS AND VARIETIES OF THE POLKA IN AMERICA A brief history of the development of the polka in America presented with video illustrations by Janice Bajgier. Jan and her husband, Ed Bajgier are children of families that have contributed substantially to the development of the Polish polka in the United States. She has taught polkas, obereks and figure dancing together with her father Johnny Libera, the popular Polish radio polka disc jockey, columnist and vocalist. |
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| April 8, 2003
7:00 pm Polish Center/third floor Berchmans Hall |
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