IPA Hall of Fame Benefit Dance 2023; Ludlow, MA
Please Join the International Polka Association for the 17th annual IPA Hall of Fame Benefit Dance in Ludlow, MA. We hope to see you there!
Polonia Banquets Closing
The IPA is sad to announce the closing of the historical Polonia Banquets. Polonia Banquets had an enormous history with polkas and the IPA. The full letter from the Machay family is presented below. After 58 years serving as the premier banquet facility in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood, Polonia Banquets…
Passing of Karen Olszewski-Polisky
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Karen Olszewski-Polisky. Karen is the wife of bandleader and 2007 IPA Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Polisky of the Maestros Men. On behalf of the Officers, Directors and members of the IPA, we extended our deepest condolences…
Polka Polka Polka – A Review of the 54th Annual IPA Polka Festival and Convention
Polka Polka Polka Nathan Bottiger Eagle Staff Writer September 06, 2022 Last Updated: September 05, 2022 10:38 PM Local News The International Polka Association has a great send off evening at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry Sunday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/4/22 CRANBERRY TWP…
2022 IPA Hall of Fame Inductees & 2021 Music Award Winners!
International Polka Association Announces Hall of Fame Selections and Music Award Winners! The International Polka Association is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees. At this time they have determined the 2022 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the…
2022 Leon Kozicki Trustees Award Winner: Mike Stapinski
2022 Leon Kozicki Trustees Award Winner: Mike Stapinski Without a doubt, Mike Stapinski is considered one of the top sidemen in the Polish polka genre and his number is at the top of many band leaders’ cell phone speed dials. Mike’s talents include proficiency on trumpet,…
2022 Joe Jozwiak Award Winner: Ernie Daigle
Ernie Daigle honored with the International Polka Association’s Joe Jozwiak Award for 2022! The IPA Executive Board is proud to announce the selection of Ernie Daigle for the annual Joe Jozwiak Award. Originally called the Special Achievement Award, this honor is a tribute to the late IPA Director…
IPA’s 3rd Annual Young Songwriter’s Competition – Cancelled
The IPA regretfully announces that this year’s Young Songwriter’s Competition did not receive enough submissions in order to meet our minimum requirements for a fair competition. In so, we must unfortunately cancel this year’s competition. Thank you to the very talented composers who did submit their songs. We appreciate…
IPA Polka Show on the Polka Jammer Network
The International Polka Association’s Polka Show has moved to the Polka Jammer Network! Same familiar Sunday morning time slot: 11am central, 12pm eastern. but on a new internet based station: The Polka Jammer Network! Click here for all of the details
Passing of IPA Hall of Fame Member Richard “Jersey Polka Richie” Drongoski
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of 2021 International Polka Association Hall of Fame inductee; Richard “Jersey Polka Richie” Drongoski. Please keep the family and friends of Jersey Polka Richie in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to all. …
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