Join the International Polka Association as we celebrate January as Polka Music month in Chicago! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . . **Special Hotel Rates** SUPER 8 – BRIDGEVIEW 7887 W. 79th Street Bridgeview, IL 60455 708-458-8008 Mention the Code ‘POLKA’ and your special rate will be: $69.88 + Tax = $77.56  per night =============================================== Band Schedule for January 17th (Subject to Change): 12:00-1:00 – Jim Kilian Polka Band 1:00-2:00…

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Join the I.P.A. as we celebrate January and National Polka Month in Buffalo, NY!! Here are all of the details . . .  

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Join the International Polka Association on Super Bowl Sunday in Houston, Texas! Here are all of the details . . .    

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Enjoy the 2 hour broadcast from the International Polka Association’s Christmas Party Originally aired on December 25th, 2015 on the Polka Jammer Network (polkajammernetwork.org) Merry Christmas Everyone; from YOUR International Polka Association!

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    Join the International Polka Association for some Holiday fun! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .      

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       Texas Native to Represent Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico  Since the establishment of the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame and annual Music Awards presentations back in 1968, eleven trustees have governed the processes that select Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees and recognize polka artists with awards.  Each trustee is appointed by the IPA president, with the concurrence of the Executive Board, and oversees fourteen other electors chosen to represent a given…

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On October 24, 2015, Margaret M. Machay, nee Jagielski, the longtime owner and operator of Polonia Banquets, passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Machay, loving mother of Michael (Norma), Sandra (John) Mikrut, Mark, Susanne and Brian (Mary), proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, and dearest friend of Dave Ulczycki. She is also survived by sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.   In 1964, Marge and her late husband Chuck established the…

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Join the International Polka Association on November 14th in Central Wisconsin! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our IPA Director from Illinois, T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert.  T. Ron had been a director for over ten years and was involved in many other Chicago-area Polish organizations. You will be missed by many, T. Ron. For those of you that wish to send Mass cards or sympathy cards for T Ron Jasinski-Herbert. Please send them to: Karen Mackay, c/o Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N…

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Over the years, the IPA Polka Hall of Fame and Music Awards processes have rightfully recognized deserving polka musicians who attained prominence in the polka industry for their musical achievements that helped promote polka music and broaden its audience. Because of their highly visible roles, bandleaders or “front men and women” usually received most of the recognition for their groups’ success that may have contributed to their winning individual awards or their eventual inductions into…

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We are currently in the process of soliciting ads for our Festival Souvenir Program Book. The ads placed in this year’s Program Book will be viewed by many people and are distributed during the weekend. The Ad Book is a commemorative keepsake for our members and is an excellent resource for you to promote your business to our members and guests who come from all over the country. Many of our members often seek goods…

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Please join The International Polka Association The United States Polka Association and The Cleveland Polka Association; as we present our Summer Family Picnic.  Saturday August 8th. Here are all of the details . . .  

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Join the International Polka Association in central Wisconsin as we present the fine sounds of the D Street Band from Chicago!  

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The International Polka Association will be participating in the 2015 Polka Jammer Network’s Jammerthon. This is a 3 day event which will broadcast a variety of polka shows from March 6th thru March 8th.  This event is held to assist in the funding of the “all polka format” internet station. The International Polka Association will host a 2 hour show on Sunday, March 8th from 1pm – 3pm cst    The live show will feature…

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2 Days of polka fun!!! February 28th & March 1st   Join IPA Director Ed Szela & IPA 2nd Vice President Freddy K as they present the 10th Annual IPA Benefit Dance Ludlow PACC, 355 East Street, Ludlow, Mass  01056         Saturday, February 28, 2015                   7pm to 11pm Featuring  the music of:   THE BOYS Along with Guest Vocalists Larry Trojak and Mark Trzepacz (Dynatones)         Sunday, March 1, 2015                2pm to 7pm…

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The weekend is upon us!! For the International Polka Association’s annual Festival of Bands and Warm up Dance! Here are all of the Details: Saturday, January 17th, 2015 IPA Warm-Up Dance Polonia Banquets 4604 S Archer Ave, Chicago Musical Entertainment by Freeze Dried   Doors open at 5pm cst Music 6pm – 10pm cst Admission $10 payable at the door. ==================================================================== Sunday, January 18th, 2015 IPA Festival of Bands Glendora Banquets 10225 S Harlem Ave,…

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Listen to the I.P.A. Christmas Special Here! Recorded live at Polonia Banquets on 12-7-2014 Featuring the music of Santa’s Helpers  Along with the IPA Chorus and Children’s Chorus With special holiday greetings from many IPA members and their families.  Happy Holidays from the International Polka Association!    

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On behalf of the International Polka Assocation’s Officers and Directors; it is our privilege to announce Todd Zaganiacz as the winner of the 2015 Joe Jozwiak Award!   Congratulations Todd!!  

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With heavy hearts, we inform you of the passing of Stanley Przasnyski. Stanley was inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame in 1993. His career highlights include the Connecticut Twins Orchestra, and many years as a polka DJ. Service details are pending. To read more about Stanley Przasnyski’s polka accolades, please view the link below: Stanley Przasnyski’s Hall of Fame Biography Our condolences to the entire Przasnyski family.

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