8-Week Continuing Education Non-Credit Course
Lesław Tetla, Ph.D.
2016 Cleveland State University Visiting Polish Scholar and Kosciuszko Fellow
Dean of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland
When: October 5— November 30
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: The Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland
Cost: $125 for the 8-week course
Course Description: This course will examine Polish art and Polish institutions of
culture that are currently in the process of social and economic transformation.
Registration: Visit http://www.csuohio.edu/class/world-languages/worldlanguages
and click on the “Continuing Education (CE)” link.
You may also register in person on the first day of class.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Edward Horowitz, the director of CSU Polish Studies,
at e.horowitz@csuohio.edu
CSU Polish Studies is grateful to Gene Bak and the Polish American Cultural Center for hosting this course.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

03 May 2016

Contact: Lisa Nemeth/Northcoast Promotions Inc.

Phone: 216.570.8201

Email: northcoastpromo@hotmail.com

Start your day on Sunday, May 22nd at the Polish American Cultural Center for an Art Show – 6501 Lansing Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105. The show runs from 10am to 3pm and will feature local artists and craftspeople along with delicious homemade ethnic foods prepared by the club members.  Lunch is available from 11am – 2pm.  Admission to the Art Show is free.

See the beautifully restored hall and refurbished spaces of the PACC, JPII. During the event, come and grow with us with a planting of “Mammoth” Sunflower seeds with a natural art installation in our heritage garden.

Also in Slavic Village on Sunday: Rooms To Let Exhibits

Begin your day with lunch at the Polish American Cultural Center with Northcoast Promotions and our exhibitors at the Polish American Cultural Center. Then travel over to Rooms To Let installations on E. 54th St.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*For more details about Saturday and Sunday Rooms To Let activities in Slavic Village visit:  http://slavicvillage.org/roomstoletRooms

You are invited to attend the Cleveland Polish Constitution Day Celebration!

Benefit Concert featuring members of…

The Cleveland Orchestra

Friday, April 29, 2016     6:30 PM

 Polish American Cultural Center

6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland, OH

Program

Donation $50/ Person

All proceeds to benefit the Polish American Cultural Center

For additional information please call

Polish American Cultural Center at 216 883 2828

Gene Bak 440 263 5552 genebak@aol.com

Sunday, May 1, 2016

9:30 a.m. Mass at St. John Cantius Church

906 College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

11 a.m. Luncheon at the Polish American Cultural Center

6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105

Food for purchase

12:30 p.m. Parade

Starting from Fleet and E61st, E65th north to Forman Ave.

Street performers, music, dignitaries! Ben F. Stefanski II, Grand Marshall.

1:30 p.m. Parade After Party

Seven Roses Restaurant

6301 Fleet Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

Live music, food for purchase.

3 p.m. Chopin Concert

Konrad Binienda, piano

Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus

3649 E 65th St, Cleveland, OH 44105

3 p.m. Soccer Match

Stefanski Stadium

6550 Baxter Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

Polonia Sports Club

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

7 p.m. Reception

Polish American Cultural Center

6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105

Artistic program, hors d’oeuvres, free event

For more information

Please contact: Charles Gliha, chairman of the Polish Constitution Day Committee

216.469.4806

Cleveland Polish Constitution Day website

Cleveland Polish Constitution Facebook page

The Polish American Cultural Center cordially invites you to an evening filled with music, featuring members of:

The Cleveland Orchestra

Friday, April 29, 2016     6:30 PM

 Polish American Cultural Center

Donation $50/ Person

All proceeds to benefit the Polish American Cultural Center

For additional information please call

Polish American Cultural Center at 216 883 2828

Gene Bak 440 263 5552 genebak@aol.com

Please Respond by April 26, 2016 

Please join us for our….           

REVERSE RAFFLE

And

DINNER DANCE

WITH PTAKI BAND

Saturday April 16, 2016

Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Dinner 6:30 PM

Dinner and Main Board Ticket – $55 per person

Dinner and Dance only – $30 per person

GRAND PRIZE – $1000.00

Numerous other prizes to be awarded

Opportunity to play side boards!!!!!

For ticket information call        

Henia: 216 285 1958, Alina: 440 888 1567   

or the Center: 216 883 2828

 PACCJPIIReverse Raffle April 2016

Polish guitarist Łukasz Kuropaczewski stunned Cleveland audiences with a 2014 debut full of intensity, energy and emotion. He now returns with Polish accordionist Maciej Frąckiewicz in an eclectic program that will redefine the boundaries of chamber music!

MEET AND GREET AT PACC,JPII

The artist’s pay a special visit to the center on March 10th, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

Short performance followed by a reception.

MASTER CLASS

On March 11th see a technique and masterclass with Łukasz Kuropaczewski, free to the public at John Carroll University: http://cleguitar.org/play/master-classes/

DUO RECITIAL

See Maciej Frackiewicz and Lukasz Kuropaczewski perform on March 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm, Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, 2860 Coventry Road, Shaker Heights, OH

*Purchase discounted tickets at http://cleguitar.org/event/maciej-frackiewicz-and-lukasz-kuropaczewski/   Select the number of tickets, add to cart and enter discount coupon code: PACCJPII for $5.00 off any ticket at any level.
Discount provided by Mr. Erik Mann, Executive Director of Cleveland Classical Guitar Society

The schedule:

SUN 9/13 4:00 PM THE WEDDING
THU 9/17 6:45 PM THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER
THU 9/17 8:15 PM JUMP
THU 9/24 6:45 PM INNOCENT SORCERERS
SAT 9/26 8:15 PM THE PROMISED LAND
TUE 9/29 7:00 PM BLACK CROSS shown at the Capitol Theatre
SAT 10/3 7:00 PM PROVINCIAL ACTORS
SAT 10/3 9:05 PM TO KILL THIS LOVE
TUE 10/6 7:00 PM THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT shown at the Capitol Theatre
THU 10/8 6:45 PM ILLUMINATION
THU 10/8 8:35 PM CAMOUFLAGE
SAT 10/10 5:00 PM THE CONSTANT FACTOR
SUN 10/11 6:30 PM PHARAOH
THU 10/15 6:45 PM EROICA (HEROISM)
THU 10/15 8:30 PM NIGHT TRAIN
FRI 10/23 7:30 PM A SHORT FILM ABOUT KILLING
SAT 10/24 5:00 PM MOTHER JOAN OF THE ANGELS
SUN 10/25 4:00 PM AUSTERIA (THE INN)

Unless noted below, admission to Cinematheque films is $9; members, CIA I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $7. A second film on the same day generally costs an additional $7. Currently all tickets are sold only at the door, cash/check only. Free parking for available in two Cleveland Institute of Art lots accessed from E. 117th Street: Lot 73 and the Annex Lot. Moviegoers should enter the building thorough entrances C or D (both face E. 117th St.) or entrance E (which faces E. 116th St.).

Masterpieces of Polish Literature

Spring Semester 2015 Continuing Education–Polish Literature Course

Beginning 4/15/15 – Ending 5/13/15
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Off-Campus, Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65th St, Cleveland, OH

Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Tomasz Markiewka, Ph.D.

Dr. Markiewka is the 2015 Cleveland State University Visiting Polish Scholar and Kosciuszko Fellow

Throughout the centuries, the literature of Poland has reflected the historical ups and downs of the country, as well as Polish spirituality and sensitivity. With four Nobel Prize winners, it can boast international recognition and offers a unique insight into the Polish soul. This course will highlight the masterpieces of Polish literature and present them in their fascinating cultural and historical contexts.

The course will meet for 5 classes, weekly on Wednesday evenings. The final class meeting is Wednesday, May 13. 

Registration: You can register for this course in-person at the first day of class (credit card only—no cash please) or online atwww.campusce.net/csuohio/category/category.aspx
(Follow the link for “Modern Languages” on the far left column, and then click on “Foreign Languages and Culture.”)

Questions? Please contact Dr. Markiewka at tomasz.markiewka@gmail.com or Dr. Edward Horowitz, Director of CSU Polish Studies at e.horowitz@csuohio.edu.

Central European Arts and Culture: 25 Years after Communism

This event is FREE!

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 || 5:00-7:00 pm
CSU Student Center, Rooms 313/315

Presenters:

• Tomasz Markiewka, Ph.D., the 2015 Cleveland State University Visiting Polish Scholar and Kosciuszko Fellow
• Rita Gardosi, Visiting Hungarian Scholar
• Luka Zibelnik, Slovenian Studies Lecturer

Since the tearing down of the Iron Curtain and the fall of Communism in Central Europe, the arts and culture of Central Europe have grown and thrived. Join three Cleveland State scholars as we discuss these dramatic changes.

Sponsored by Polish Studies, the History Department, and Modern Languages.

Polish Film Festival

This event is FREE!

Friday, April 24, 2015 || 1:00-6:00 pm
CSU Main Classroom, Room 136

Saturday, April 25, 2015 || 1:00-6:00 pm
CSU Main Classroom, Room 134

Join Tomasz Markiewka as we watch classic and contemporary Polish films. Dr. Markiewka will provide a short introduction to each film and there will be discussion following. Refreshments will be served.