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Every Tuesday

Illinois. The Major Pensionaires at Major Hall, 5660 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday

Illinois. Tony Paliga’s Morning Stars at the Stardust, 5688 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $4.

Illinois. The Midway Cavaliers at Mabenka’s Restaurant, 7840 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Ill.. 7:00-10:00 p.m., free admission.

Every Friday

Illinois. Joe Walega & the Happy Hearts at the New Warsaw Restaurant and Banquets, 6250 W. 63rd St., Chicago, Ill., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., $5.

AUGUST 15-31

Friday, August 15

Wisconsin. John Gora & Gorale at the Wisconsin Polka Center, Franklin, Wis., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Saturday-Sunday, August 16-17

Michigan. Sweetest Heart of Mary Church Festival. Bands include Pan Franek and Zosia (8-16) and Kielbasa Kings (8-17). Church Grounds, Detroit, Mich.

Michigan. St. Stephen Parish Festival. Bands include Duane Malinowski (8-16), Pan Franek and Zosia (8-17) and Kielbasa Kings (8-17). Church Grounds, Huron River Dr., New Boston, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. St. Malachy Parish Festival. Bands include Tri City Plus (8-16) and Duane Malinowski (8-17). Church Grounds, 14115 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 6:30-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 16

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & RBO at the St. Joseph Polish Society, 395 Main St., Colchester, Conn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Maine. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Harbor Park, Wells, Me., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

New York. The Knewz in concert at the Erie County Fair, South Park Avenue, Hamburg, N.Y., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

New York. City Side in concert at the West Seneca Bandshell, 1250 Union Rd., West Seneca, N.Y., 7:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Prime Time at Fr. Marquette Days, Montello, Wis., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & RBO at the St. Joseph Parish Picnic, Warsaw Park, Pulaski Hwy. (Rt. 243), Ansonia, Conn., 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Generation at the Polish American Society of St. Petersburg, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Citizens Club, Gardner, Mass., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the St. Stanislaus Parish Festival, West Warren, Mass., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek and Zosia and Kielbasa Kings at the St. Steven Parish Festival, Huron River Dr., New Boston, Mich., 1:00-9:00 p.m.

Michigan. Virgil Baker at the Playhouse, 1701 W. Houghton Lake Rd., Houghton Lake, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Minnesota. Twin Cities Sound at St. Cyril Church Fest, Northeast Minneapolis, Minn., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Minnesota. Gennie "O" & the Next Step at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Columbia Heights, Minn., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

New York. DynaBrass and Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Annunciation Parish Festival, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, N.Y., 2:00-10:00 p.m.

New York. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Grahamsville Fair, Grahamsville, N.Y., 2:00 p.m.

New York. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and the DynaBrass at the Annunciation Parish Lawn fete, Elma, N.Y. Check locally for details.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at the Polish Community Club, Utica, N.Y. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Norm Dombrowski & the Happy Notes and Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Polonia Polka Fest, Sacred Heart Parish Fest, Polonia, Wis., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Monday, August 18

New York. City Side in concert at the West Seneca Lions Bandshell, 1250 Union Rd., West Seneca, N.Y., 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 19

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Polish Day, Aqua Turf, Plantsville, Conn., 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Hubbard Park, Meridan, Conn., 6:30-8:00 p.m.

New York. The Knewz at the Buffalo Polka Boosters, Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew, N.Y., 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20

Michigan. Varitones at the Red Fawn, 6600 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Mich., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 21

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Senior Center, Millbury, Mass., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at the Whitestown Veterans Club, Whitestown, N.Y., 6:30-9:00 p.m.

New York. City Side in concert at Griffith Park, Sloan, N.Y., 7:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, August 22-24

Michigan. Mt. Carmel Parish Festival. Bands include Ethnic Jazz (8-22), Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters (8-22), Stephanie Pietrzak (8-23, 8-24), Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones (8-23, 8-24), Glass Town Sound (8-23) and DynaBrass (8-24). Church Grounds, Wyandotte, Mich.

Pennsylvania. Zabawa Polish Festival. Bands include the Knewz, DynaBrass, Mar-Vels and Henny & the Versa J’s. Holy Trinity Parish Grounds, 2220 Reed St., Erie, Pa. For details call (814) 456-0671.

Friday, August 22

Ohio. Ray Jay & the Carousels at Klima’s Grove, East 71st St., Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, from 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 23

Michigan. Natural Tones at the Maple Valley School, 138 Maple Valley Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J. Check locally for details.

New York. City Side and the Auslanders at the Polish-German Summer Festival, Madonna Council K of C, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda, $20. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. Henny & the Versa J’s at Holy Trinity Church Festival, Erie, Pa., Polka Mass 5:00 p.m., music from 6:00 p.m.

Rhode Island. Marty Swiatek & RBO at River Island Park, Woonsocket, R.I., 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Polish Connection at the Custer Church Picnic, Custer, Wis., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at the Steam and Gas Engine Show, Edgar, Wis., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 24

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a Dozynki Festival [Harvest Festival], Falcon Field Park, New Britain, Conn., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Illinois. One More Tyme at the Summer Picnic of the International Polka Association (IPA), Heritage Manor, 5540 S. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, Ill., gates open 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m., $8 non-members, $7 with IPA card.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the White Eagle Picnic Grounds, Greenfield, Mass., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Polka Music Sound at SS. Peter & Paul Parish Festival, North Branch, Mich., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek and Zosia at the Sacred Heart Parish Festival, Munising, Mich., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Michigan. Natural Tones at the Gillis Hotel and Lounge, 1773 Main St., Minden City, Mich., 4:00-10:00 p.m.

New York. Eddie "O" Orchestra, New Yorkers, Jerry Darlak & the Touch, Nickel City Notes, City Side and the Buffalo Concertina All Stars at the Owl Family Picnic, Lamm Post Grove, 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, N.Y., from 1:00 p.m., $20.

New York. PhoCus and the Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York at the Marilla Polish Fest, Marilla Memorial Park, Marilla, N.Y. 2:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

New York. City Side at the St. Barnabas Parish Lawn Fete, Church Grounds, George Urban Blvd., Depew, N.Y., 6:00 p.m.

Ohio. Big Daddy Lackowski at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m., $13.

Ohio. Squeeze Box at the Ottawa K of C Hall, Ottawa, Ohio. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the St. Stephen Parish Picnic, reading, Pa. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Sherriland Ballroom, Sherry, Wis., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26

New York. Buffalo Concertina All Stars in concert at the Senior Citizen Gazebo, 3349 Broadway, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & RBO in concert at Sherman Green Gazebo, Fairfield, Conn., 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the Red Fawn, 6600 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Mich., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Friday-Monday, August 29-September 1

Illinois. Taste of Polonia. Bands include Eddie Blazonczyk & the Versatones and Jimmy Kilian & Honky Chicago. Copernicus Plaza, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, Ill. Fri. 5:00-11:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun., 12:00-11:00 p.m.; Mon. 12:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets $6 until 6:00 p.m., $7 after 6:00 p.m.; $3 seniors; children under 12 free. For details call (773) 777-8898 or visit http://www.copernicusfdn.org .

Friday, August 29

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Town Gazebo, Easthampton, Mass., 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge, Pa. Check locally for details.

Saturday-Sunday, August 30-31

New York. Broadway Grill Reunion. Bands and musicians include Boys From Baltimore, Knewz, Scrubby, Larry Trojak, Dave "Nigel" Kurdziel, Al Piatkowski, Tom Wanderlich, Tom Picciano, Mike Burka and Jerry Darlak & the Touch. Lamm Post Grove, 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, N.Y. Sat. 2:00 p.m.; Sun. 1:00 p.m. Tickets $12.

Saturday-Monday, August 30-September 1

Pennsylvania. Polish Festival. Bands include Joy of Maryland (8-30) and Polka Family (8-30). Ethnic entertainment, stage shows and special events. Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pa. 12:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets $9. For details visit http:// http://www.czestochowausa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=48 .

Saturday, August 30

Michigan. New Brass Express at the Mama Ruth Picnic, Ruth, Mich., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Ohio. Pan Franek and Zosia at the St. John Church Festival, Cleveland, Ohio, 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Allentown Fair, Allentown, Pa., 7:30 p.m.

Wisconsin. Prime Time at Shawano County Fair, Shawano, Wis., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Twin City Soundz at Weyerhaeuser Booster Days, Weyerhaeuser, Wis., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 31

Illinois. Freeze Dried in concert at the Superior Street Complex, Calumet City, Ill., 2:00 p.m.

Illinois. Jimmy Kilian & Honky Chicago with Jerry Zahara at the Let’s Polka USA Club,, Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Polish American Citizens Club, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass., 2:00-8:00 p.m., $8.

Michigan. Natural Tones at SS. Peter & Paul Church Fest, 7115 E. Atwater Rd., Ruth, Mich., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek and Zosia at the St. Pius Church Festival, Southgate, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. New Brass Express at the Mama Ruth Picnic, Ruth, Mich. Check locally for details.

New York. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish Community Center, Albany, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Ethnic Jazz at Octoberfest, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Ohio. Duane Malinowski at the Port Clinton Perch Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Henny & the Versa J’s and Party Time at Jeanette American Legion Post #344, Jeanette, Pa., 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Rosholt Fair Park, Rosholt, Wis., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 1-30

Monday, September 1

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at Pulaski Park, Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Ohio. PhoCus at St. Sava Grove, 2300 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 3

New York. Quality Sound at the Polka Variety Social Club, Harvey Morin Post, 965 Center Rd., West Seneca, N.Y., 7:00 p.m., $7.

Thursday, September 4

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Waterfront, Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa., 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, September 5-6

Wisconsin. Sobieski Vodka Weekend. Bands include Stas Bulanda & the Old School Review and another band. Rent a room at next door Country Squire Inn (1-800-269-2283) for Friday and Saturday and get Sunday free plus 5% discount if you mention Sobieski Vodka. Mark's Restaurant and Bar, 841 S. Wisconsin Dells Parkway (Rte. 12) just east of I-90 exit 92. Music 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Free admission and vodka tasting.

Friday-Sunday, September 5-7

Michigan. Posen Potato Festival. Bands include John Stevens & Doubleshot, Pan Franek and Zosia, Touch of Brass and Kielbasa Kings. Polka Pavilion, Festival Grounds, Posen, Mich. Polka music Fri. 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sat. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.: Sun. 12:00-9:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Polish Fest. Bands include The Knewz, Polka Country Musicians, Polka Family, DynaBrass, Doctor Kielbasa, Family Tradition, Stas Bulanda & the Old School Review and Chad Przybylski. Mt. Olympus, 1881 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy., Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Fri. 6:00-11:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Tickets $15 daily; $35 3-day pass. For details call 1-800-659-6811 or visit http://www.dellspolishfest.com .

Friday, September 5

Michigan. Big Daddy Lackowski at the St. Lawrence Festival, Utica, Mich., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, September 6-7

Pennsylvania. Polish Festival. Bands include Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men (9-6) and Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters (9-7). Ethnic entertainment, stage shows and special events. Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pa. 12:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets $9. For details visit http:// http://www.czestochowausa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=48 .

Saturday, September 6

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra and another band at the Felician Sisters, Enfield, Conn., 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Tri City Plus at the St. Athanasius Parish Festival, 18720 13 Mile Rd., Roseville, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Big Daddy Lackowski at the St. Louis Church Festival, 2500 12 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, Mich., 6:00-11:00 p.m.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at the Polish National Catholic Church Festival, East Herkimer, N.Y., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the VFW Post, Selinsgrove, Pa., 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, Mass., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at Pulaski Park, Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Massachusetts. Ray Jay & the Carousels at St. Louis Church, Luzerne, Mass. Check locally for details.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the St. Joseph Parish Festival, Maybe, Mich., 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Michigan. Varitones at the St. Sylvester Parish Festival, 11200 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, Mich., 12:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Polkalodians at the SS. Charles and Helena Festival, Cilo, Mich., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at Fun Fest, Hazelton, Pa., 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Eastern Sound Polka Band at Lakeside Ballroom, Barnesville, Pa., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Monster Hall, Unity, Wis., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Norm Dombrowski & the Happy Notes and Paper City Sounds at Panacea High School Picnic, Stevens Point, Wis., 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday, September 11-14

Delaware. Polkamotion by the Ocean. Bands include Polka Family, Old School, Eddie Forman Orchestra, DynaBrass, Full Circle, Rick Anton & the Polka Stars, PhoCus, Polka Country Musicians and Tommy Thomas Trio. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del. Thu.-Fri. 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sat. 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tickets $16 daily; $15 seniors daily; under 16 free. For details visit http://www.rbpolka.com .

Thursday, September 11

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Waterfront, Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa., 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Friday, September 12

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the St. Anne Parish Festival, 3200 Mound Rd., warren, Mich., 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Michigan. Natural Tones at Biff’s Bar and Lounge, 4680 N. Van Dyke, Kinde, Mich., 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at O’Reilly’s Pub, Harrisburg, Pa., 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, September 13-14

Michigan. Kinde Polka Fest. Bands include Pan Franek and Zosia (9-13), Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones (9-13, 9-14), Downtown Sound (9-13) and Polka Music Sound (-13), Stephanie & her Honky Band (9-14) and Old School 9-14). Fest Grounds, 10 Miles north of Bad Axe, Mich. Sat. 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Sun. 12:00-9:00 p.m.

Michigan. Sausage Fest of St. Anne Parish. Bands include Duane Malinowski (9-13), Touch of Brass (9-13), Touch of Brass (9-14) and Big Daddy Lackowski (9-14). St. Anne Church Grounds, 32000 Mound Rd., Warren, Mich., 1:00-11:00 p.m.

Ontario. Polka Family, Freeze Dried, John Gora & Gorale and other bands at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival, Roncesvalles Village, Ont., Canada. Free admission. For details visit http://www.roncesvallesvillage.ca/index.php?l=polish .

Saturday, September 13

Michigan. Natural Tones at Maple Valley School, 138 Maple Valley Rd., Sandusky, Mich., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at the Stratford Community Center, Stratford, N.Y., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wisconsin. Polish Connection and other bands at the Bowler Casino Polka Fest, Bowler, Wis. Check locally for details.

Sunday, September 14

Arizona. Varitones at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City west, Ariz., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Sounds of the South at the Polish American Society of St. Petersburg, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members.

Illinois. Music Company, New Phaze and Jake Mikrut & the All Stars at an End of Summer Polka Party, Heritage Manor, 5540 S. Narragansett, Chicago, Ill., gates open 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10, children under 18 free.

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & RBO at the St. Michael Parish Four Seasons Country Fair, 25 Maple St., Beacon Falls, Conn., 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Polka Family at Pulaski Park, Three Rivers, Mass., 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Michigan. Polkalodians at the Silver Derby Lounge, 508 N. Garfield Rd., Linwood, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Michigan. Pan Franek and Zosia at the St. Raphael Parish Festival, Garden City, Mich. Check locally for details.

Ohio. Andy Fenus & the Trel Tones at a Toledo Area Polka Society dance, Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Ethnic Jazz at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m., $13.

Pennsylvania. Tony’s Polka Band at the WVIA Polka Festival, Scranton, Pa. from 2:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the VFW Post, Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at the Wander Inn, Hwy. 161, Amherst Junction, Wis., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17

Massachusetts. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at Chez Josef, Agawam, Mass., For details call (413) 786-0257.

Thursday, September 18

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Waterfront, Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa., 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Gratz Fair, Gratz, Pa., from 7:30 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, September 19-21

New York. Polish Fest ’08. Bands include the Rymanowski Brothers, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men, Mass Brass Polka Band, and the Eddie Forman Orchestra. Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Polish National Catholic Church, 250 Maxwell Rd., Latham, N.Y. Fri. 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Sat. 12:00-9:00 p.m.; Sun. 12:00-6:00 p.m. Tickets Fri. $2; Sat.-Sun. $4; under 16 free. For details call (518) 453-2258 or visit http://www.polishfest-ny.org .

Friday September 19

Maryland. Charm City Sound at a Dinner-Dance honoring Mike Matousek, Glen Burnie Moose Lodge, 1911 Crain Hwy S., Glen Burnie, Md., dinner 7:00 p.m., music 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. For details call (410) 694-0201.

Ontario. John Gora & Gorale and Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Polish Hall, 2316 Fairview St., Burlington, Ont., Canada, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.

Saturday-Sunday, September 20-21

New York. Dożynki [Polish Harvest Festival]. Bands include Hit and Run and PhoCus. Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York. Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral Grounds, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, N.Y. From 12:00 p.m. For details call (716) 685-5766.

Saturday, September 20

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the St. Joseph Polish Club, Colchester, Conn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Michigan. Ethnic Jazz at an Indian Summer Dance, Mount Carmel Parish Gymnasium, 976 Pope John Paul Ave., Wyandotte, Mich., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Minnesota. Jersey Polka Richie at Fall Fest, Coon Rapids Legion Post, Crooked Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids, Minn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New York. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Town Park, Newburgh, N.Y. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Prime Time, Paper City Sounds and other bands at a benefit dance, Pavilion, Rothschild, Wis., from 12:00 p.m. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. LiveWire at Oktoberfest, Chippewa Falls, Wis., 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 21

Florida. B Sharps at the Polish American Society of St. Petersburg, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members.

Michigan. Lake Towne Sound at the Playhouse, 1701 W. Houghton Lake Rd., Houghton Lake, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Festival, Detroit, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Natural Tones at the Silver Derby Lounge, 506 Garfield Rd., Linwood, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Oktoberfest, The Spa, Vernon, N.J., from 1:00 p.m.

New York. Polka Family at Rose Lawn, New York Mills, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

New York. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the PACA Starlight Ballroom, Port Washington, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Ethnic Jazz at the St. Hyacinth Parish Festival, Cleveland, Ohio. Check locally for details.

Pennsylvania. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones at the Lawrence County Polish Day, New Castle, Pa., 12:00-9:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Ray Jay & the Carousels at St. Ambrose Church, Avonmore, Pa. Check locally for details.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Zondlo’s Ballroom, Rib Lake, Wis., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 22

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Bloomsburg Fair, Bloomsburg, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 26

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Appalachian Brewery, Harrisburg, Pa., 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 27

Connecticut. Marty Swiatek & RBO at the Apple Harvest Festival, Route 10, Apple Valley, Southington, Conn., 4:00-6:00 p.m. For details visit http://www.appleharvestfestival.com .

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a Dinner-Dance, Polish Home, Windsor Locks, Conn., dinner 6:00 p.m., music 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Massachusetts. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, Danvers, Mass., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

New York. Mon Valley Push at the Fulton Polish Home, Fulton, N.Y., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

New York. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at SS. Joachim-John Church, Beacon, N.Y., from 7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Renaissance Fair, Landsford, Pa., 12:003:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 28

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish Home, Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Society of St. Petersburg, 1343 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 2:30-4:00 p.m., $7.50; music 4:00-7:00 p.m., $5 members, $7 non-members.

Massachusetts. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Polish American Citizens Club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd. West Gardner, Mass., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Michigan. Ray Jay & the Carousels at a Warren Polka Boosters dance, K of C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd., Utica, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the LFA Hall, 2323 Amelith Rd., Bay City, Mich., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Ohio. The Knewz at a International Music Association dance, Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Jolly Joe (Alex Truszkowski) & the Bavarians at the Renaissance Fair, Landsford, Pa., 12:003:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Duane Burclaw & the Golden Aces at Equity Hall, Pound, Wis., 1:30-5:30 p.m.

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