Monday, April 01, 2019
Blessing of the Polish Folk Dance Ensembles
On Sunday, March 31, 2019, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble attended the 17th Annual Blessing of the Polish Folk Dance Ensembles at St. Hyacinth Church in Detroit, Michigan. Wawel has attended each of these masses since the event's establishment. The brain child of St. Hyacinth's former pastor, the late Fr. Francis Skalski, the event has been continued by St. Hyacinth's current pastor Fr. Janusz Iwan. Despite cold temps, snow, and numerous freeway closures, the event was well attended by numerous Michigan based Polish Folk Dance Ensembles.
Monday, March 11, 2019
St. Patrick's Day/St. Joseph's Day Party
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at the 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day/St. Joseph's Day Party held at the American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The event, sponsored by the AOH Fr. Solanus Casey Division and the American Polish Century Club, featured Polish and Irish music, dancing and food.
For its performance, Wawel presented suites of dances from Bilgoraj and from Sieradz. Wawel's next performance is Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Novi, Michigan.
The event, sponsored by the AOH Fr. Solanus Casey Division and the American Polish Century Club, featured Polish and Irish music, dancing and food.
For its performance, Wawel presented suites of dances from Bilgoraj and from Sieradz. Wawel's next performance is Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Novi, Michigan.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Radio Maryja Mass
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Pasterka 2018
As is its longstanding Christmas Eve tradition, on December 24, 2018, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble participated in procession during Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan's Pasterka Mass.
Wawel has a long history of participating at Sweetest Heart of Mary events. The group performs annually at its Pierogi Festival in August and participates in Easter Sunday procession. Several members of the ensemble are parishioners at Sweetest Heart of Mary and several members were married at the church.
Wawel has a long history of participating at Sweetest Heart of Mary events. The group performs annually at its Pierogi Festival in August and participates in Easter Sunday procession. Several members of the ensemble are parishioners at Sweetest Heart of Mary and several members were married at the church.
Thursday, November 01, 2018
2018 Pulaski Awards
On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Polish American Central Citizens Committee of Metro Detroit held its 46th Annual Pulaski Awards banquet at the PNA Hall in Hamtramck, Michigan. The Central Citizens Committee has existed for over 100 years and has seen its focus shift from recruiting Polish Americans to join the fight for Poland's independence during the first World War to one of education and cultural outreach.
This year one member of the Wawel Folk Ensemble was included among the recipients of the Pulaski Medal. Congratulations to Wawel member, Beth on her receipt of a 2018 Pulaski medal. Beth joins other Wawel members who've received the award in the past: Wawel's choreographer, Donna (Pulaski Award 1996), Wawel's Director, Tom (Pulaski Award 2006), Wawel member, Basia (Pulaski Award 2016), Wawel member, Nick (Pulaski Award 2017), Wawel member, Jessica (Pulaski Award 2017).
This year one member of the Wawel Folk Ensemble was included among the recipients of the Pulaski Medal. Congratulations to Wawel member, Beth on her receipt of a 2018 Pulaski medal. Beth joins other Wawel members who've received the award in the past: Wawel's choreographer, Donna (Pulaski Award 1996), Wawel's Director, Tom (Pulaski Award 2006), Wawel member, Basia (Pulaski Award 2016), Wawel member, Nick (Pulaski Award 2017), Wawel member, Jessica (Pulaski Award 2017).
Wedding Performance
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, in downtown Detroit, Michigan, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble were invited to participate in wedding reception for one of the ensemble's members, Shaina. Wawel members participated in presenting the bride and groom with bread and salt (a popular Polish and Slavic tradition) at the beginning of the reception. As the reception progressed, Wawel took to the dance floor and presented its rendition of the Krakowiak along with the Saxernet polka. Mid-way through the polka, members of the ensemble grabbed reception guests and had an impromptu dance along. Congratulations Shaina & Nick!
With the holiday season upon us, Wawel will take some time off to spend with friends and family. It's next public appearance will be on Christmas Eve at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan when it participates in procession during the church's Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.
Please continue to check this blog and Wawel's Facebook group for additional updates.
With the holiday season upon us, Wawel will take some time off to spend with friends and family. It's next public appearance will be on Christmas Eve at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan when it participates in procession during the church's Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.
Please continue to check this blog and Wawel's Facebook group for additional updates.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Music of the Slavic Lands
On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan as part of a concert called: Music from the Slavic Lands. The concert featured choral selections performed by the Detroit Concert Choir and the Filarets Mixed Chorus. Wawel was invited by the Filarets to dance a polonez while the Filarets sang. Wawel also presented a suite of dances from Sieradz.
Wawel's next performance is Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Wawel will perform before the club's monthly meeting as part of the club's Polish Heritage Month commemorations.
Wawel's next performance is Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Wawel will perform before the club's monthly meeting as part of the club's Polish Heritage Month commemorations.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Summer Recap
It's after Labor Day, but fall hasn't quite hit yet. The perfect time to recap some of Wawel's summer performances.
On Friday, July 13, 2018, Wawel performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan at the American Polish Century Club's Annual Polish Festival.
On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Wawel performed in Farmington Hills, Michigan as part of a Polish Day at their weekly farmers' market.
On Sunday, August 12, 2018, Wawel performed in Detroit, Michigan at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church's annual Pierogi Festival.
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Wawel performed in Detroit, Michigan at Transfiguration Church's annual Potato/Apple Festival.
Wawel has several performance scheduled into the fall. Please check back frequently for updates.
On Friday, July 13, 2018, Wawel performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan at the American Polish Century Club's Annual Polish Festival.
On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Wawel performed in Farmington Hills, Michigan as part of a Polish Day at their weekly farmers' market.
On Sunday, August 12, 2018, Wawel performed in Detroit, Michigan at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church's annual Pierogi Festival.
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Wawel performed in Detroit, Michigan at Transfiguration Church's annual Potato/Apple Festival.
Wawel has several performance scheduled into the fall. Please check back frequently for updates.
