Monday, October 20, 2014
Mt. Clemens Elk’s Club Polish Night
Capping
off a busy week for the Ensemble (performance and procession on 10/12 and a
performance on 10/15) members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at the Mt.
Clemens Elk’s Club’s Annual Polish Night on October 17, 2014. In addition to Wawel’s performance the event
included a Polish dinner cooked by members of the Elks (one of whom is a Wawel
member) as well as pierogi from the Polish Village Café in Hamtramck, Michigan.
For
its performance, Wawel presented its Biłgorag, Sieradz, and Rzeszów
suites. Following the performance
members of the ensemble remained at the Elks to participate in their Friday
night Karaoke. Sadly, the karaoke DJ did
not have Jestesz Szalona or Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie in their play book. Regardless, a good time was had by all.
In
the coming weeks, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble will shift from the dance
floor to the kitchen counter as the begin making pierogi for their annual
pierogi sale. If you’re interested in
obtaining a few dozen please speak with a member of the ensemble.
Wawel’s
next scheduled public appearance is December 24, 2014 at Sweetest Heart of Mary
Church in Detroit, Michigan for their midnight mass procession; however, please
check the blog frequently as the blog is updated as new events are added.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
American Polish Century Club Performance
On
Wednesday, October 15, 2014, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at a
meeting of the American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The ensemble presented its Sieradz suite and also
led members of the club in singing the Polish national anthem.
Wawel’s
performance was part of the club’s celebration of Polish Heritage Month during
the meeting which also saw the club honoring area clergy members. Following the performance, members of the
ensemble were invited to join the club members in a pre-meeting dinner.
Wawel’s
next performance is Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Mt. Clemens Elk’s Club
Polish Night in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Polish Day in Michigan
In recognition of Polish American Heritiage Month, Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder proclaimed October 15, 2014 to be Polish Day in Michigan. You can find the full text of the proclamation here:
https://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-339226--,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-339226--,00.html
Monday, October 13, 2014
St. John Paul II Polish Heritage Event
On
Sunday, October 12, 2014, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble participated in
St. John Paul II’s in Detroit, Michigan’s annual Polish heritage mass and
luncheon. Members of the ensemble
participated in procession for mass attired in their Polish folk dress. Following the mass, a luncheon was held in
the church’s social hall. During the
luncheon, the group provided a brief performance for the assembled guests.
Upcoming
Performances:
October
15, 2014 – Private performance (American Polish Century Club, Sterling Heights,
MI).
October
17, 2014 – Mt. Clemens Elks Club Polish Night (Mt. Clemens, MI)
December
24, 2014 – Sweetest Heart of Mary Pasterka (Midnight) Mass (Detroit, MI)
Also,
in November, 2014, members of the ensemble will begin making pierogi for their
annual pierogi sale. Please check with a
member of the ensemble for information about ordering and pricing.
Please
check back frequently for performance and other updates.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Waves: A Multicultural Performance/Polish American Heritage Month Happenings
On
Sunday, September 28, 2014 members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed in
Canton, Michigan at Waves: A Multicultural Performance. The Ensemble presented its Rzeszów suite. Wawel’s performance was part of a larger
multicultural performance that afternoon.
The members of the Ensemble were invited to stay at the event and take
in the other performances at the event.
October
is Polish American Heritage Month, so there’s a flurry of upcoming activities
for the Ensemble. Here’s a quick run
down:
October
4 (this Saturday) – Wawel’s Bowling Fundraiser – Regal Lanes in Warren,
Michigan. Check-in begins at 8:30. Cost is $20.00 which includes 3 games, pop,
pizza, and shoe rental (please see the previous post for sign-up sheet and additional information).
October
12 – Polish Heritage Month mass and performance at St. John Paul II Parish
(former Transfiguration site) in Detroit, Michigan.
October
15 – Private event at American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights,
Michigan
October
17 – Polish Night at the Mt. Clemens Elks’ Club in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
To
keep the heritage events going, members of the Ensemble will begin making and
selling pierogi in November as part of the group’s annual pierogi fundraiser. The Ensemble will be making potato and cheese
with the possibility of also making kapusta pierogi. If you’re interested in bringing some home
for your families’ Thanksgiving or Wigilia table, contact your favorite Wawel
dancer for more information.
We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events. Please check back frequently. New events and information is added as it is received.
