The President of the Republic of Poland,the Honorable Lech Kaczynski will be visiting the Copernicus Foundation on Tuesday September 25th 2007.

We have the great pleasure to inform you that
The President of the Republic of Poland,
the Honorable Lech Kaczynski
will be visiting the Copernicus Foundation
on Tuesday September 25th.
During his stay in "Windy City" the president will meet with State and City Officials.He also requested an opportunity to address Chicago's Polish community.



Following the ceremony, this evening will feature a concert with performances by renewed Polish artists provided by the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland.
As the Copernicus Foundation has long been regarded as a center of culture and heritage in Chicago's Polonia and its dedication to preserving and sharing Polish arts is widely know the Office of the President of the Republic in Poland
has identified the grounds of this facility to be an ideal location for this prestigious event.

Because this unique event is open to public, the Chancellery of the President of Republic of Poland anticipates a large attendance that will also include many Polish dignitaries as well as community leaders, federal and local officials.
It is expected that seven to ten thousand people will gather to meet the President Lech Kaczynski and performing artists.

The Copernicus Foundation truly believes that Chicago's Polonia involvement with this important cultural and social event
will have a great meaning to the President of the Republic of Poland and will demonstrate support of the rich heritage of Polish - American community.
In addition Chicago's Polish community will get unforgettable chance to meet the President Lech Kaczynski in person.

The advance team with the head of an advance team, Secretary of State, Minister Michal Kaminski to prepare an official visit of the President of the Republic of Poland came to Chicago on Wednesday, the 5th of September.
The meeting with the advance team took place at Copernicus Foundation.
Chicago's Polish community assistance in making this event unforgettable is greatly appreciated.

The Polish American Jamestown Celebration Committee - Taste of Polonia 2007

Jamestown, Virginia, America's first settlement, Polish Americans,the establishment and survival of America's first colony would not have been possible without the arrival of Polish tradesmen. Their arrival on October 1, 1608 set the stage for permanent colonies in America. The first five Polish settlers, who traveled to Jamestown aboard the English ship, the Mary and Margaret on October 1, 1608, with numerous other Poles coming during the following years, distinguished themselves as America's first tradesmen. Today, they make us proud of our Polish heritage. These Polish tradesmen, who arrived at the invitation of Captain John Smith and the London Company, made the survival of the first colony possible. Their work ethic created the foundation of modern America.The Englishmen, arriving in 1607, lacked fresh drinking water. This created a major health problem.

The Poles, within days of their arrival, dug the first well which provided this new colony its first source of safe drinking water. Within weeks of their arrival, the Polish craftsmen produced glass, tar, pitch, soap ashes and building materials. The talents of these Polish craftsmen reflect the pioneering efforts that created the beginning of America's manufacturing industry.As history has recorded, the first contingency of settlers arriving in Jamestown was soldiers, men who lacked logical resourcefulness and survival skills. It was the Poles who began to teach the colonists the trade skills needed for survival. Thus, it can be said that these Poles were America's first educators. Additionally, it was these Poles who were the first to strike, the first to unionize and the first to fight for civil rights in America. When America's first parliamentary body, the House of Burgesses, was established in 1619, the Virginian Poles were excluded from the voting process. They stopped the production of all goods. This act of defiance has some historical researchers naming this event as "the beginning of Polish Solidarity movement." And, yes, they won the right to vote.

The Polish American Jamestown Celebration Committee, which has the full support of the Polish National Alliance, the Polish American Congress and other Poloinian organizations, invites you to join the Committee's efforts in commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown during the upcoming Polish Constitution Day Parade in Chicago on May 5, 2007. The Committee will display a commemorative float containing, but not limited to, replicas of a glass house, wood mill, and a blacksmith shop. A professional blacksmith will be on hand for a live reenactment of the work done by Jamestown Poles. It is the Committee's goal to send this float to the Jamestown, Virginia celebration. For this important contribution to the history of Jamestown, we wish for support throughout our Chicago area Polonia and beyond.

http://www.polishpioneersinjamestown.org/

Parking for Taste of Polonia

FREE PARKING BY WRIGHT COLLEGE (Montrose/Narragansett) INCLUDES A SHUTLLE BUS TO TASTE OF POLONIA GROUNDS EVERY 20 MINUTES.
FESTIVAL GROUNDS WILL CLOSE @ 11:00 PM. BUT THE PARTY CONTINUES. AFTER 11:00PM WE WILL TAKE THE PARTY TO "JEDYNKA" NIGHTCLUB @ CENTRAL & DIVERSEY IN CHICAGO. ALL YOU NEED IS TO SHOW YOUR TASTE OF POLONIA ADMISSION TICKET TO GAIN FREE ADMISSION AND THE FUN WILL GO ON.

The SZIKagowianka Magazine Fashion Shows - Taste of Polonia 2007

The SZIKagowianka Magazine Fashion Shows are three fun-filled evenings for women, their families and friends!

http://szikagowianka.com/

Celebrate being a woman through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture and womens individual styles.You will see shows that feature the latest trends in womens Fashion.Many leading edge designers will be on hand to show the latest in avant-garde, Hindu, Hip-hop, Edgy, quirky and ready-to-wear styles.In Addition, the producers will give a fresh spin on fashion and the trend setting experience.

Taste of Polonia 2007 is dedicated to all women - 2hot 2 handle

Taste of Polonia 2007 is dedicated to all women.

The festival will feature great entertainment, including numerous female headliners from Poland as well as an array of musical performers from around the world. This year we are proud to present the following Polish musical groups: NATALIA KUKULSKA, NATALIA ARNAL, MALEO REGGAE ROCKERS AND ALIZMA. Other Bands are: Swamphouse from California, Gentlemen of Leisure, Afrodisiacs, and Catfight.Tribute bands include: Axis - Jimmy Hendrix, Britbeat - The Beatles, Appetite for Destruction - Gun's & Roses,Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi, Rick Saucedo - Elvis Presley, Elevation - U2, Prezence - Led Zeppelin, Rico - Carlos Santana,Denny Diamond - Neil Diamond. Blues - Linsay Alexander, Jazz - Marcin Januszkiewicz and Frieda Lee and many, many more.
Sunday afternoon will allow our festival guests a chance to become a rock star by taking the stage with Live Karaoke Band - no auditions necessary. All you need to do is show up and sing your heart out.


And of course it would not be a Taste of Polonia without polka music.Pan Franek, Zosia and the Polkatowners, Downtown Sound, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze, Polkaholics, Freeze Dried,Joe Walega & Happy Hearts, Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters, and the Ampol-Aires will play your favorite polka tunes."Wawel" Polish Folk Dance Group, Polonia Dancers, "Mali Siumni" - Polish Highlanders Dance Group, other entertainers:Marszalek Band, Ron Smolen Orchestra, Gwiazda, Firebeat. The Copernicus Foundation promises you lots of fun!!!
MANY OTHER ATRACTIONS!!! WIN 4 ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO POLAND SPONSORED BY GEORGE S. MAY INTERNATIONAL COMPANY & MIDAMERICA BANK.IT WAS JUST CONFIRMED THAT SATURDAY EVENING, DURING THE SWAMPHOUSE PERFORMANCE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MEET AND GREET SOMEONE EXTREMLY SPECIAL. SOMEONE EXCITING,SOMEONE WELL KNOWN IN THE POLISH HIP - HOP WORLD.THIS SURPRISE GUEST WILL SIGN AUTOGRAPHS, TAKE PICTURES AND INTERRACT WITH GUESTS.


The SZIKagowianka Magazine Fashion Shows are three fun-filled evenings for women, their families and friends!Celebrate being a woman through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture and womens individual styles.You will see shows that feature the latest trends in womens Fashion.Many leading edge designers will be on hand to show the latest in avant-garde, Hindu, Hip-hop, Edgy, quirky and ready-to-wear styles.In Addition, the producers will give a fresh spin on fashion and the trend setting experience.


Visit "BIG NICK'S CASINO".It is a must during the 28th Taste of Polonia!We are proud of our exciting casino located inside the theater lobby. Stop by to learn more about our exciting games of chance. Take a minute and look at all that we have to offer. Try your luck in Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and other games.

Fly to Poland with MidAmerica Bank! - Taste of Polonia 2007

"Fly to Poland with MidAmerica Bank!
Enter to Win at Taste of Polonia over Labor Day Weekend

When at the ‘Taste of Polonia’ this year, be sure to stop by the MidAmerica Bank booth to enter a raffle for your chance to win two free round-trip tickets to Poland!

Many other attractions await you and your family at the booth… MidAmerica’s big blue eagle, Nickle B Eagle will greet your little ones and pose for photos and you can spin the “wheel of fortune” – where everyone wins a prize!

Formerly Northwestern Savings, MidAmerica Bank has been know as Chicago’s “POLISH BANK” for over 100 years and offers professional and friendly service in the Polish language at 12 locations including: 3940 N Harlem, 5455 W Belmont Ave,
6360 W Higgins Rd, 5075 S Archer Ave, 3844 W Belmont Ave, 4900 W 87th Street (Burbank), 4350 N Harlem Ave (Norridge), 6401 N Harlem Ave, 8990 N Milwaukee Ave (Niles), 6333 N Milwaukee Ave, 1955 N Damen, 2300 N Western Ave.

For a complete list of over 80 Bank branches and more information, please visit:
http://www.midamericabank.com/.

See you at Taste of Polonia 2007!"

Stop by the Jewel Booth at Taste of Polonia 2007

"Stop by the Jewel Booth at Taste of Polonia:
Food sampling & samples, Give-aways, Free screenings, Prizes and more!

Jewel-Osco is proud to be the naming sponsor of Taste of Polonia for the past seven years!

Be sure to visit our booth this year – conveniently located next to the Main event stage. Visitors will be able to participate in a raffle for great prizes including $50, $100 and $250 gift cards, product samplings and samples, give-aways, cooking demonstrations, free coupons, health screenings and much more.

Plus the first 100 vistors to the booth with a Jewel-Osco receipt dated the week of the event (8/27-9/3) will receive a commemerative 2007 Jewel-Osco/Taste of Polonia: “I’m on a Polish Diet” T shirt!

Jewel-Osco, a SUPERVALU company, with a market-leading position in Chicago, offers consumers the convenience of combined grocery and pharmacy retail. Originally established in 1899, the company and its associates remain committed to the communities they serve. For over a decade, Jewel-Osco has been engaged in helping the Polish community by supporting a variety of Polish organizations and events as well as awarding annual scholarships to exemplary Polish-American students.

For more information on Jewel-Osco, locations, recipes, nutritional information and more, visit : http://www.jewelosco.com/.

See you over Labor Day Weekend! "