PMA NEWS ARCHIVE 2011
Wishing you harmony and love this Christmas and peace and joy in the New Year.
Thank you for your support in 2011. You are always warmly
welcomed here.
The Polish Museum of America
The PMA and Library will be closed on
December 23, 24, 25, and 26 and December 31, January 1 and 2.We will be open for your convenience on December 22nd (10-2) and 29th.
Update Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011
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the museum will be open on thursday, december 29
Due to the holiday closing on December 26, the Museum will be open to the public on Thursday, December 29. Bring you family and friends to see our beautiful Christmas exhibit! Photo Gallery
Update Posted: Monday, December 5, 2011
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Gift shop tshirt gallery
Update Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011
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Press release: representative quigley calls for poland to be included in the visa waiver program
Update Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011
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chicago boxer visits the Museum on december 6, 2011
Chicago area boxer, Polish-American Andrzej Fonfara, visited the Museum on December 6, 2011 to be introduced to members of the community. He was warmly received by those attending the press conference. Click here for photos of the event. Andrzej's next bout will be at the UIC Pavillion on December 16, 2011.
Update Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011
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RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC CONTEST OF THE
STEPHEN AND ELIZABETH ANN KUSMIERCZAK ART GALLERY
We are pleased to announce the results of the contest organized on the occasion of the dedication and opening of the permanent gallery of Polish Inter War art named in honor of Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak. We received nine correctly filled out coupons. The winner of the drawing is Mr. Ted Zelinski of Springfield, Illinois. In addition to our congratulations, the winner will receive an autographed copy of the bi-lingual guide to the holdings of the Polish Museum of America.
The work of art that received the most votes as the most beloved was “Summer” by Irena Pokrzywnicka.
We thank all the participants of the contest and encourage all of you to participate in the next edition of contest. We will publish the results on December 6, 2012. In the meantime, please visit the Polish Museum of America!
Update Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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information on the museum sponsored trips to poland in 2012
Update Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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We would like to wish you and your loved ones a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving, and hope that the spirit of gratitude remains in our hearts every day.
The Polish Museum of America
Museum and Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, The Library will be open Saturday 10-4 and the Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday 11-4.
Update Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
return of the pma family wigilia!
The PMA is happy to announce that they will again host the traditional Wigilia, Polish Christmas Eve dinner and celebration, on December 2, 2011. For more information click here. Seating is limited so please make your reservations soon!
Update Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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The museum and library will be closed on november 11, 2011 in observance of veterans day
Let us all pause tomorrow to remember and give thanks to all our veterans for all the sacrifices they have made on our behalf.
Update Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011
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latest library newsletter posted
Update Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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Photo gallery posted from the opening of the kusmierczak art gallery opening
Update Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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annual gift shop sale announced
Update Posted: Monday, November 7, 2011
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Andrzej “The Polish Prince” Fonfara to meet the public at the museum on december 6
For the full Press Release click here.
Update Posted: Monday, November 7, 2011
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kusmierczak gallery opening tonight!
Click here for the official Press Release.
new photo gallery from the Polish Scouts exhibit opening
Update Posted: Friday, November 4, 2011
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Invitation to the dedication of the sabina logisz hall at the museum
Update Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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Visit by highland park high school shuler scholars on October 30, 2011
Update Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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The nature museum has announced polish language classes for children
Update Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011
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Two new galleries posted; President ciesla award and from advocates banquet
PAC Award Gallery Advocates Banquet Gallery
Update Posted: Monday, October 24, 2011
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pma e-newsletters now available to members
A message from our President, Maria Ciesla: "We are beginning the grandest experiment that we have ever tried, and will keep you all informed. The PMA newsletter will go online soon, through the dedicated work of Operations Manager Richard Kujawa, Web Advisor David Majkowski, and Internal IT Director Kevin Ryba. This will be a boon for us all around, and especially for our international members, the list of which is growing. International mailing costs for four issues a year don't even begin to equal the cost of a yearly Regular Membership. We have already heard from a couple of international members who said they will wait for the online issues to begin. So, remaining international members and all U.S. members, please send your email addresses to our general email address so that we can notify you when the newsletter is available online."
Please use the Email link in the upper right corner of this page.
Update Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2011
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new exhibit, "Polish scouts: a century of service, 1910 - 2010," opening october 28
An exhibit featuring photos, publications, artifacts and mementos of the Polish Scouting movement which recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Museum/ library calendar updated
Update Posted: Friday, October 14, 2011
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Volunteer appreciation night
Tomorrow, October 7, 2011 we celebrate our many volunteers and officially thank them for all they do for the Museum, Library and Archives. Actually, we can't thank them enough! Our volunteers are a vital part of our organization and very much of what we achieve is due to their efforts. We love and appreciate all our volunteers!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Update Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2011
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A photo gallery from the "art for heart" benefit is now available.
Update Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2011
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an important message on voting in the upcoming polish elections is available!
Update Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2011
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PGSA group toured museum on september 30
On Friday, September 30 a group of 100 members of the Polish Genealogical Society of America had a Polish lunch, catered by Kasia's Deli, and then toured the Museum and Library. This tour was part of a larger tour of Polish venues in Chicago sponsored by the PGSA and offered to members attending the 33rd Annual Conference of the PGSA on October 1. Click here for some photos of their visit.
Update Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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archives fall newsletter added
The latest news on "happenings" in our Archives.
Update Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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visit to the museum by Ryszard
scigala, the president of tarnÓw, poland
on monday, september 26, 2011
Update Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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the new wheelchair lift is being installed in the west stairwell today. it will be fully operational in about two weeks.
art for heart program details and artists list announced
october is polish heritage month! chicago television station wttw has announced its special programming with polish content for the month of october!
october 7 will be our volunteer appreciation evening - details soon!
Update Posted: Friday, September 16, 2011
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taste of polonia was this past weekend; for photos and videos click on the link below
Update Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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The third dialogue on polish - jewish relations will be held on Sunday, september 11 at 1:00 p.m.
For more information and to read an appeal by the presenters, please click here.
Update Posted: Thursday, September 1, 2011
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tour group operators please note; our policy on scheduling tour groups has been revised - click here for details
Update Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2011
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Upcoming event september 30: "art for heart"
Update Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Upcoming exhibit
A special exhibit will open on September 9, 2011 to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Narod Polski, the official newspaper of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. Click for details.
Public service announcement
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has asked that we post an important announcement on a program for the Expungement and Sealing of Criminal Records. Click for more information.
Update Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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CORRECTION
It was previously posted in this space that the Museum and Library would be closed on Monday, August 15. The Polish Museum of America will now be open on Monday, August 15th, during the regular hours of 11am-4 pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience that the previous posting may have caused.
Update Posted: Monday, August 8, 2011
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The museum's webmaster will be on vacation
The Museum's webmaster will be on vacation until August 16. Email received after 9:00 a.m. today will not be answered until August 16.
Update Posted: Thursday, August 4, 2011
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web version of the pma newsletter now being tested
We are now testing a web-based version of the PMA quarterly Member's Newsletter. Using a web-based version of the Newsletter will save the Museum mailing postage and handling labor. This is especially important for our members abroad. If you are a member of the Museum and would like to participate in the testing and evaluation of this web-based format, please send an email with your membership information to the address listed on the upper right of this page.
Update Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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reminder: second dialogue on Polish-jewish relations will be held on sunday, july 31
click for more information
Update Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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the summer 2011 archives newsletter is now posted.
Update Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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We are sad to advise the passing of irena bronny, mother of the president of the museum, Mrs. maria ciesla. The museum and library will not open until noon, monday, july 18 so that staff may attend services for mrs. bronny.
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Note! the museum's archives will be closed for research until august 16, 2011.
Update Posted: Friday, July 15, 2011
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congressman
mike quigley's comments on poland's presidency of the council of
the
european union
Update Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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POLISH-JEWISH DIALOGUE CONTINUES ON SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011
As a result of the very informative and
successful May 8th presentation by Michael H. Traison on "Poland in
the Heart of the Jews and the Jews in the Heart of Poland", the
continuing dialogue will resume on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 1-3:30
pm, in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of The Polish Museum of
America.
Michael will again lead the discussion and will be joined by Nancy
B. Brand, Director of Education, Illinois Holocaust Museum and
Education Center. Nancy is conducting a program in Poland for Polish
teachers to teach about the Shoah to Polish students. A video will
be presented about Poland’s Council of Christians and Jews, of which
PMA member, Father John Pawlikowski, is the former president.
Michael H. Traison, a partner in the international law firm of
Miller Canfield, divides his time between homes in the US and
Poland, is the founder of Fundajca Michaela H. Traison and is active
in Polish, Zionist, and Jewish organizations.
Admission is a suggested free will offering to support the work of
the Museum. Parking is free, and is on the west side of the Polish
Roman Catholic Union building in which The Polish Museum of America
is housed. For further information, please call (773) 384-3352, ext.
104, or e-mail at the address in the header above.
Update Posted: Friday, July 8, 2011
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visit by welles high school class on july 7
Update Posted: Friday, July 8, 2011
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The museum and library will be closed monday, july 4. happy independence day america!
Update Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011
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we welcome new volunteer bartosz kwasniewski
Bartosz Kwasniewski has joined the Museum as a volunteer. Those of you who have viewed the posted videos from Pulaski Day 2011 have seen Bartek's work as a videographer. He is also working on the programming for the new touch screen for our renovated Gallery. Most of our regular website visitors will soon see changes that he is developing for this site. Look for these changes over the next several months.
Update Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2011
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notice! There will not be a memorial event at the museum on sunday, june 26. we regret the miscommunication in the quarterly newsletter.
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photo gallery from the museum's 2011 summer ball is now available.
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article about the museum is available (polish only)
Update Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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polish museum of america library book sale
We would appreciate your participation in, and your efforts to spread the word about, our annual Duplicate Book Sale and Items from the PMA Attic Sale. This year, we will also sell traditional Polish items, such as paintings, pottery, and ornate frames.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 24, 2011, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: First Floor Social Hall. For information, call 773-384-3352 ext. 101.
The Polish Museum of America Library (PMAL) is selling duplicate books in English and/or Polish on various Polish subjects, as well as a variety of books on non-Polish subjects. If you love books, this is the place to purchase them at discount prices. Give a book a home!
The funds we gather through the sale will be used to make necessary improvements for the successful and continued service that our 96-year old library provides. The majority of the books and items to be sold are part of the PMAL’s donated collections. We care greatly about all our books and we want to find new homes for them. The books not sold during the July 23-24 event will be made available to you at discounted prices at our library through July 31, 2011, during regular work hours. The library is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-773-384-3352 ext. 101.
Thank you for your patronage,
Małgorzata Kot and Krystyna Grell
Librarians of The Polish Museum of America Library
Update Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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early close on june 10, 2011
In order to give staff time to set up for our annual fundraiser, the Summer Ball, on June 10, 2011, the Museum and Library will close at 2:00 P.M. on that day. Depending on circumstances, both Library and Museum may close even earlier. Please call before visiting on June 10.
New 2011 archive page
The first part of 2011 PMA Home News has been archived. Click on the link below to view PMA Web Archive Index.
Update Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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internet difficulties
Some of you may have had difficulties viewing this website. Our internet service provider has been having service problems the past several days. These problems have also had an impact on our email service. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Update Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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visit by spring arbor university students
Eighteen students from Spring Arbor University, Michigan visited the Museum on May 18 for a lecture on Polish Immigration to Chicago, presented by Rich Kujawa. These are students taking a class under the direction of Dr. Paul Nemecek. This will be the last class Dr. Nemecek will bring to the Museum since he will be teaching in Guatemala next year! We wish him well! There was a touch of sadness at the end of the lecture since the creation of this popular lecture was requested originally by Dr. Nemecek in 2005. Paul has been a good friend to the Museum and we're sad that we won't see him again for some time. :(
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Update Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2011
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2011 SUMMER BALL
June 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642 extends a warm invitation to our valued friends and patrons to the 31st Annual Summer Ball, on Friday, June 10, 2011. The ball will held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL, in beautiful downtown Chicago. The black-tie event begins with cocktails at 7:00 p.m., and dinner served at 8:00 p.m. Music will be provided by the renowned Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. Individual tickets are $175 each. A portion of the ticket price and any donations to The Polish Museum of America are tax deductible.
Update Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2011
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news from archives updated and archives Team bios updated
The PMA's Archives team Halina Misterka and Teresa Sromek have updated their biographies and prepared articles about recent activity in the Archives as well as articles about Cardinal Karol Wojtyla's visits to the Museum and the death of IJ Paderewski.
Update Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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pulaski day videos have been updated with the jewel-osco scholarship awards
Update Posted: Friday, May 6, 2011
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visit by holy cross college students on april 29, 2010
Update Posted: Monday, May 2, 2011
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Video clips of pulaski day 2011 now available
Update Posted: Friday, April 29, 2011
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new museum admission policy effective sunday, may 1, 2011
A new policy for admission to the Museum will be introduced May 1, 2011. The purchase of admission tickets will be required to visit the Museum The tickets will be available for purchase in the Museum's Gift Shop. Click here for more information.
Update Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Polish arts club exhibit opening may 15
Update Posted: Monday, April 25, 2011
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happy easter to all!
Photo Gallery posted from pisanki and palm weaving workshops
Update Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2011
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additional photos added to "adventures of light" opening gallery
Update Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Photo gallery from "adventures of light" exhibit opening posted
dialogue on polish - jewish relations to be held on may 8 at the museum: click for details
Update Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011
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National Library Week and 96th Anniversary of PMAL
Drodzy Przyjaciele, | Dear Friends,
This week of April 10-16th is the National Library Week. The PMA Library is celebrating its 96th Anniversary on Monday, April 18th. Please celebrate with us by posting your favorite memory from the Library on our Facebook wall, PMALfacebookwall. Also, we will have a Polish Radio Program 1030 AM dedicated to the Anniversary, at 2:15pm, Monday the 18th @ www.polskieradio.com.
Serdecznie zapraszamy! | Sincerely, PMAL!
Update Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011
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Video Gallery of Pulaski Day 2011 coming soon!
Photo gallery from pisanki and palm weaving workshops posted
Update Posted: Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 duplicate book sale announced - click for information
Update Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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2011 SUMMER BALL
June 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
The Summer Ball is the Museum's major annual fundraising event. Click for details.
TWO NEW ITEMS ADDED TO UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Update Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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Pisanki Workshop is sold out! space is still available for palm weaving workshop
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Appeal for sponsors of the 2011 summer ball museum fund raising event
Update Posted: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Museum president maria ciesla honored by circuit court of cook county
Update Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2011
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New feature added to this website
A new feature has been added to the website. In the right side navigation bar of this page you will now find a link "POLISH COMMUNITY & CURRENT EVENTS." Clicking on this link will take you to a page that displays other links where you can find Neighborhood Projects, Community Events, Recipes and other features of interest. Try it! You will also note that "Museum News" (Web Managers Blog) on the left navigation bar has been replaced with "News Releases." Here you will find information on upcoming exhibits, workshops and Museum sponsored events. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Update Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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fourth floor gallery update
The Kusmierczak Gallery renovation is proceeding rapidly. With nearly all drywall and ceiling completed, the look and "feel" of the space is amazing. While photos have been taken, they just do not adequately convey the changes that have taken place. We are all very excited about this project as the construction phase nears completion. New photos.
Update Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2011
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PISANKI & PALM WEAVING WORKSHOP
Prepare for Easter with The PMA — Sunday, April 10, 2011
Pisanki (Egg
Decorating) - 10:00 to Noon - $15.00
Palm Weaving - 1:00 to 3:00 - $10.00
Lunch - $7.00
Registration required! Deadline is April 2
Call (773) 384 3352 ext 104
http://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/v4/EnglishVersion/PMAHome.htm#pisanki
and on Facebook
Join us for this annual workshop
and learn the arts of Pisanki (Easter egg decorating) and
Palm Weaving from local experts. These workshops are geared toward
adults and children ages 8 and up so you can bring the whole family!
A Build-a-Sandwich Lunch from
Kasia's Deli is also available for a nominal charge.
Click on the image to the right for a printable flyer and
click here for a registration coupon. Register today because
space is limited. Registration deadline is Saturday, April 2.
Pisanki Workshop—$15 SOLD OUT!| Palm Weaving—$10 | Build-a-Sandwich
Lunch—$7
visit by st. margaret Mary Polish Saturday School march 12, 2011 - Photos
Updates Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Happy spring to all!
ADVENTURES OF LIGHT
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Join us for a special and fun-filled Polish Museum of America (PMA) fundraising event
Opening Reception with the artists
Adventures of Light: Voytek Glinkowski and His Students
Another photo of Foreign exchange students from March 6 visit
Click the picture for a larger image
Update Posted: Monday, March 21, 2011
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more pulaski day photos posted
Update Posted: Monday, March 14, 2011
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PISANKI & PALM WEAVING WORKSHOP
Prepare for Easter with The PMA—Sunday, April 10, 2011
Join us for this annual workshop and learn the arts of Pisanki
(Easter egg decorating) and Palm Weaving from local experts. These
workshops are geared toward adults and children ages 8 and up so you can bring the whole family! A
Build-a-Sandwich Lunch from
Kasia's Deli is also available for a nominal charge.
Click on the image to the right for
a printable flyer and
click here for a registration coupon. Register today because space is
limited. Registration deadline is Saturday, April 2.
Pisanki Workshop—$15 | Palm Weaving—$10 | Build-a-Sandwich Lunch—$7
Update Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011
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VISIT BY FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS ON MARCH 6
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PULASKI DAY PHOTO ALBUM POSTED - click here
Update Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Kirk/Quigley/Lipinski to Introduce Legislation for Poland’s Inclusion in Visa Waiver Program
Update Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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HAPPY PULASKI DAY!
Update Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011
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Pulaski preparations
We are nearly ready for Pulaski Day, March 7. Click for photos of the Great Hall set up.
Update Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Fourth floor gallery progress updated
Wall and ceiling framing continues; Storage closet floors installed. Click for photos.
Update Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Wall stud installation in progress; New storage closets being framed. Click for photos.
Update Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Sub-floor installation completed. Gallery Committee meetings are now held in the Gallery space. Committee members listed. Click for details.
Update Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Sub-floor installation has started. Click for photos.
Update Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2011
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Construction materials arrive and floor joist installation begins. Click for photos.
Update Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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GŁos polek exhibit opening photo gallery more photos added to gallery
Update Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Fourth floor gallery progress updated
The demolition is complete and debris removed. Click for photos.
Update Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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GŁos polek exhibit opening photo gallery added
Update Posted: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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UNSCHEDULED CLOSURE
NOTICE! Due to weather conditions the PRCUA and Polish Museum and Library will close at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 1. The PRCUA and Polish Museum and Library will remain closed on Wednesday, February 2.
Thank you for your understanding.
FOURTH FLOOR GALLERY RENOVATION
The fourth floor gallery renovation will begin this month. Click here for more details.
Update Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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PASSING OF MR. ZBYSZEK KOBUS
We are sad to advise our friends that Mr. Zbyszek Kobus passed away on Thursday, January 27. Mr. Kobus was a long-time volunteer and a good friend of the Museum. Please join us in remembering Mr. Kobus and his family in your prayers.
WINTER STORM COMING TO CHICAGO
NOTICE! Very bad weather is forecast for the Chicago area on Wednesday, February 2. Please call the Museum before arriving for a visit! Conditions may warrant closing the Museum on that day! (773) 384 3352 ext. 101 or ext. 104
Thank you for your understanding.
Update Posted: Monday, January 31, 2011
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PULASKI DAY CELEBRATION AT THE PMA
Celebrate Pulaski Day at the PMA
Chicago, IL - The public is invited to attend the State of Illinois’ official Pulaski Day celebration on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of the Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The program includes short speeches by a number of national, state, county and city officials, including Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, as well as Polish American leaders. This will be followed by five scholarships presentation generously underwritten by Jewel-Osco, Polish entertainment and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pulaski at Savannah painting. The annual event will conclude with a reception. Admission is free. Free parking is also available next to the Museum.
POLISH AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE AT THE PMA
Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:00-4:00
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The newly formed Polish American Librarians Association is launching a membership recruitment campaign in support of its mission to have a positive impact on services provided to library patrons of Polish descent and individuals interested in Polish history and culture.
Register at www.palalib.org by February 18, 2011 or click here for more information.
2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS ARCHIVED
Announcements of 2010 events, news and happenings at the PMA have been archived. To revisit what was happening last year, click "What Was Happening Then?" in the menu to the left, then click "2010" under the heading "ANNOUNCEMENTS ARCHIVE INDEX."
Update Posted: Sunday, January 30, 2011
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PULASKI DAY SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED
The Polish Museum of America once again partners with Jewel Osco on Pulaski Day Scholarships
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce the 2nd annual partnership with Jewel Osco. Jewel Osco, sponsors of the Pulaski Day Scholarship, have once again graciously chosen the Polish Museum of America to facilitate this scholarship program. The scholarships will be presented at the Official State of Illinois Pulaski Day Observance, to be held in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of the Polish Museum of America. The Polish Museum of America will select 5 recipients, each of whom will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship, applicable for the 2011 school year. High school seniors and college students who will be continuing their studies are encouraged to apply. Submissions must be received by February 28, 2011. Click here for more information.
Update Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2011
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12th POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY ART CONTEST
THEME: Experience Poland
Deadline is April 18, 2011. Prizes will be awarded in the following 2 categories: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12. For more information contact Monika Nowak, (773) 384-3352 ext. 101,
Click here for a contest entry form.
Update Posted: Monday, January 24, 2011
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POLISH WOMEN'S ALLIANCE EXHIBIT
January 14—February 26, 2011
Polish Women’s Alliance of America is pleased to announce the opening of the Głos Polek Centennial Exhibition. Front pages, articles, and photographs from the newspaper, which celebrated its centennial in November 2010, are used to tell a unique and inspiring story of journalism, immigration, activism, and the fight for self-determination. The exhibition will be on display at The Polish Museum of America from January 14 to February 26, 2011.
Update Posted: Monday, January 10, 2011
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Update Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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