Passing of I.P.A. Chaplain Fr. Phil Grib

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the International Polka Association’s long time Chaplain; Father Phil Grib. Visitation will be on Saturday February 16, 2019 at St Eugene Church – 7958 W Foster, Chicago, Illinois. 9:30am – 10:45am Mass to follow at 11am Rest In Peace Father Phil May God’s perpetual light shine upon you.

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2018 Song of the Year Submissions

The International Polka Association’s Hall of Fame Committee would like to share the “Song of the Year” candidates for 2018. * * * * * * * * * * The “Song of the Year” awards will be presented at the 51st Annual I.P.A. Festival and Convention in Buffalo, NY. * * * * * * * * * * Click on the links to listen . . . International Style Polish Style * *…

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I.P.A. Warm Up Dance & Festival of Bands – Chicago, Illinois

Please join the International Polka Association on January 19th & 20th, 2019 for a fantastic polka weekend in Chicago, IL! Celebrating January as “National Polka Music Month”  * * * * * 11:30am – 12:20pm:  Polski Jam Session 12:30 – 1:20pm:  Tri-City Drive 1:30pm – 2:20pm:  Windy City Brass 2:30pm – 3:20pm:  D Street Band 3:30pm – 4:20pm:  The Music Company 4:30pm – 5:20pm:  The I.P.A. Tribute Band 5:30pm – 6:20pm:  New Phaze 6:30pm –…

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Polka Month Dance – Texas

The Texas Polka News proudly presents their annual “Polka Month Dance” Support the International Polka Association to help raise funds to promote, maintain, and advance public interest in polka entertainment.  Here are all of the details:    

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Passing of Thomas Kula – 2015 IPA Leon Kozicki Award Winner

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Kula.  Tommy was an original member of The Famous and Fabulous Ampol Aires Orchestra for more than 50 years. His love for music earned him many awards; including the International Polka Association’s Leon Kozicki Trustees Award in 2015. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the entire Kula family. May he rest in peace. Please click here for service details.  

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