PACIM

Performance by Amelia Kowalewska, Trumpet
2023-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
We’re thrilled to announce that a talented 17-year-old trumpet player from Płock, Poland, named Amelia Kowalewska, will perform alongside the parish organist Chris Brand for the Polish Mass on June 4, 2023, at 11:30 AM in the Holy Cross Church. After the Mass, she will also perform a short concert featuring “golden hits” compositions by J. Clarke, M. A. Charpentier, J. Stanley, and others. This is a free event that you won’t want to miss!
Amelia is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2023 ITG Conference Trumpet Gapper Scholarship and has been selected to compete in the final round of the Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition. The International Trumpet Guild organizes the competition that will be held in Minneapolis, MN, from May 30 to June 3, 2023. To learn more about this event, please visit https://www.itgconference.org/.
Amelia’s teacher, Grzegorz Dębski, will be accompanying her to Minneapolis.
If you’re interested, we’ve included some of Amelia’s recordings for you to enjoy below:

Recital: Slavic Soul with Slawomir Cichor
2023-06-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Westminster Presbyterian Church: Sanctuary, 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Prelude: Berklee College of Music Trumpet Ensemble
Program:
Oration
Sławomir Cichor
Con Moto
Krzysztof Grzeszczak
Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Piano
Witold Lutosławski, arr. for trumpet and piano – S. Cichor
Autumn Romance
Brendan Collins
Slavic Tales
Slawomir Cichor
Concerto for Trumpet
Alexander Arutiunian
Recitativo from Polish Concerto
Mirosław Gąsieniec
Con Fuoco
Krzysztof Grzeszczak
Remembering common dreams
Maciej Fortuna
Song
Slawomir Cichor
For more info, see https://itgconference.org/event/slawomir-cichor-in-recital/
Sławomir Cichor began playing in his hometown of Ruda Śląska before continuing his education at the State Secondary Music School in Katowice and the Academy of Music in Wrocław.
He’s an orchestral musician, academic teacher, soloist, chamber musician, and composer. He is also known for his performances with historical instruments and is widely recognized for popularising the trumpet in Poland. During a 20-year career as an orchestral musician, Cichor has worked with the Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra. In 2011 he was appointed as principal trumpet player of the Łódź Philharmonic.
A teacher for 15 years, Sławomir Cichor is associated with the Academy of Music in Łódź where he works as a professor and lecturer, conducting masterclasses and frequently acting as a jury member in prestigious national and international competitions, including the 2nd Theo Charlier Competition in Namur, 2015. He was also among the artists participating in the annual International Trumpet Guild (ITG) conference in both 2013 and 2021, and he is going to participate in the 47th ITG Conference in Minneapolis from May 30 to June 3, 2023.

First Constitution Day Bike Rally
2023-05-06 13:30 - 18:00 | Hannahs Bend Park, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis, with the main sponsor being the Polish General Consulate in Chicago, organizes the First Constitution Day Bike Rally, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. *** NOTE THE DATE CHANGE ***

You are very much invited, especially the Pacim Bike Club members and friends!

The details are down below.

The event is free. It starts and ends in Cannon Falls, MN, just 35 miles south of St. Paul, at 1:30 PM. There will be some good food from the grill after the bike ride.

Hope to see you there, to start off the new Bike Season 2023

1. We will meet at the Canon Falls shelter ( https://goo.gl/maps/u6qrGWLV2yDELQc28), at 1:30 pm for a bicycle tour along the Cannon Valley trail towards Red Wing. There will be at least 3 groups of cyclists: the fastest group, led by Father Cyprian, will try to reach the end of the route in Red Wing and return at 4:30 pm to the starting point, while the middle and youngest groups will travel leisurely along the route and then return at 4:30 pm to the shelter.
2. At 4:30 a.m., a barbecue/bone fire is planned that will be accompanied by singing and guitar playing.
3. The organizers are not responsible for any damage caused during the transportation of bicycles, as well as during the rally. Parents bear full responsibility for their children during the bicycle rally.
4. Participation in the rally is sponsored by the Polish Consulate in Chicago. This will allow us to cover most of the costs associated with the organization of the rally, including the fee for the use of the trail.
Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/mEwvVW3EEZvUE1x47
Please direct any questions to Fr. Cyprian, Michal, Bozena, or Przemyslaw Swatek

Researching Your Polish Roots
2023-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) invites you to attend a talk by genealogy researcher par excellence, Jay Biedny, How to Research Your Polish Roots
Jay Biedny, a long-time member of PACIM and past president of the Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota, will present a review of records in America and Europe that can help you search for your Polish American roots. Anyone climbing their family tree will benefit from this review of techniques. Many examples of records will be shown, and questions will be taken.
PACIM is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: My Meeting
Time: May 1, 2023, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88029577159?pwd=[REDACTED]
Text 651 271 3302 if you have a problem joining the meeting.

Minnesota Sinfonia Concert featuring Gao Hong
2023-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
The Minnesota Sinfonia welcomes the renowned pipa artist Gao Hong.
Featured Soloist: Chinese Pipa Player, Gao Hong – A “dazzlingly virtuosic soloist” (San Francisco Chronicle), Hong is widely recognized not only as one of the world’s finest pipa players, but also as a genre-crossing composer and an accomplished and enthusiastic teacher. Hong teaches at Carleton College and is the founder and director of the college’s Chinese Music Ensemble. Praised for her integrative creativity, she has “become this symbol of cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural and cross-everything communication through music,” according to fellow Carleton professor and pianist, Nikki Melville. A winner of many prestigious awards, she has performed at the Lincoln Center Festival, Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Smithsonian, and at festivals in Paris, Caen, Milan, and Perth.
Program
Overture Jose Nunes Garcia
Spring and Autumn from Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons) Antonio Vivaldi. Gao Hong, Chinese Pipa.
Symphony No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven
For complete program information, please check mnsinfonia.org website.
Free admission

Two Polish Movies at 42nd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
2023-04-13 - 2023-04-27 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, 55414, MN, 55414
This year MSPIFF42 includes two excellent films from Poland:
THE HAMLET SYNDROME
The Hamlet Syndrome is a powerful portrait of a vibrant young Ukrainian generation, the first one born after the collapse of the Soviet Union, shaped by the Maidan Revolution of 2013, empowered by political change and scarred by war. Born in Racibórz, Slaskie, Poland, Elwira Niewiera is a writer and director whose films have won awards at festivals around the world.
Fri, Apr 14 1:30 PM
Tue, Apr 18 3:00 PM
PIANOFORTE
An intimate coming-of-age documentary portrait of young pianists taking part in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition. A unique chance of the lifetime portrayed from the backstage. An emotional rollercoaster with Chopin’s music in the background.
Sun, Apr 23, 5:20 PM
Mon, Apr 24, 1:00 PM
Wed, Apr 26, 4:20 PM
You can view the complete lineup of films here!
MSPIFF TICKETING & PASSES.
PACIM members can use the promo code PACIMMSPIFF42 for the partner rate on tickets. (Regular price $15 / Partner rate $12).

Take-home bigos (hunter's stew) sale
2023-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Bigos in 32oz containers will be available for sale for $15/container or $25 for 2 on Monday, April 3 12pm-1pm, at the PACIM office.
93 West Little Canada Rd, suite 106, Little Canada, MN 55117
It will also be available for pick-up by appointment. Please call Iwona at 651 329 4269
You can also pre-order containers of bigos by using the button below and pick them up on Monday.

Drowning of Marzanna
2023-03-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Riverfront Regional Park, Riedel Farmhouse, 5100 East River Rd, Fridley, MN, 55432
PACIM would like to invite you to the symbolic celebration of the Drowning of Marzanna in the Mississippi, accompanied by hearty food (bigos and grilled kiełbasa), beer, mulled wine, games, and other attractions. Kids of all ages are welcome. The event is free.
Bigos in take-home 32oz containers will be available for sale at the end of the event for $15.
You can also pre-order a container of bigos here:

Location
Riedel Farmhouse
Riverfront Regional Park
5100 East River Rd
Fridley, MN, 55432
Program
1:00 PM The doors are open
Making Marzanna dolls
Music & Games
Food available for purchase:

Bigos, grilled kiełbasa, cake
Soft drinks, beer, wine

3:00 PM Marzanna Parade to Mississippi
3:30 PM Take-home bigos sale
Drowning of Marzanna (Topienie Marzanny) is an old tradition that usually takes place around the Spring Equinox. Marzanna is the Polish incarnation of the old Slavic goddess associated with the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Dating back to medieval times, the seasonal rite involved making a Marzanna effigy out of straw and sticks, which was then wrapped in rugs and decorated with ribbons and beads. The effigy was then burned and drowned to symbolize her demise and renewal of life in the coming spring.

PACIM 2023 Bal Karnawałowy
2023-01-28 17:30 - 2023-01-29 00:00 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Traditional PACIM 2023 Carnival Ball will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in the Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville, MN.
Three-course dinner with the following choice of the main course:

8-ounce Top Sirloin Steak
Chicken Breast stuffed with wild rice, cranberries, and apples
Vegetarian Buttered Squash Ravioli in white wine cream sauce.

A glass of wine is included with the dinner. Cash bar.
Program
5:30 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 PM Dinner
8:15 PM Presentation of Award to John Bieniek
8:30 PM Performance by Dolina Dancers
9:00 PM Bal Opening with Polonaise dance
Dancing until Midnight.
Free valet parking. Entrance on the right by the Polish flag.
Tickets
The event is sold out. Sorry, no walk-ins.

Image used under license from Freestock.com

Stories from the Ukrainian Frontlines
2023-01-25 18:30 - 19:30 | First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN
We will hear from people who have traveled to Poland and Ukraine to learn first hand about the effects of the war in Ukraine and the refugee crisis.
Storytellers will be:
Columbia Heights Mayor Amada Marquez Simula and her husband Frost Simula met with Polish elected officials to discuss the refugee crisis in Poland
Ed Higgins will share stories from his 2022 trip to Kyiv to deliver supplies to freedom fighters.

Signing a book by Elizabeth Suszynski
2023-01-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Kramarczuk Sausage Company, 215 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Elizabeth Suszynski will sign her book:
“Journey Through an Immigrant’s Life, With Faith, Hope, and Love.”
at Kramarczuk Deli

From the author:
“To anyone with interest in a story about a life that began in Poland during socialism and has grown in America since 1976, I am thrilled to share that my book is finally being released. The book reflects on my joys and struggles growing up, my journey to the United States of America where I sought freedom, and the wonderful life I’ve worked so hard to build and sustain. Given the current turmoil in my beloved America and the entire world, I hope the stories of my life provide some solace, some wisdom, and some love. The book, a memoir: “Journey Through an Immigrant’s Life with Faith, Hope and Love. How Faith Gave Me Hope to Find Love and Meaning in Life” is my story.
The story is of my family, memories of my childhood in Poland, immigration, personal development, and my journey of prayer and connecting with the Creator.
This book is a labor of love, but also an opportunity for me to try and help solve the ills of our society. I will consider myself successful if I can only influence the life of one individual in a positive way.”

For more information, contact Elizabeth Suszynski at e.m.suszynski@att.net

2023 Bal Karnawałowy Silent Auction
2023-01-18 15:00 - 2023-01-28 22:30 | Online at https://www.32auctions.com/pacimbal2024
A Silent Auction traditionally accompanies this year’s Ball. The purpose of the auction is to raise funds for various PACIM activities in the year 2023, such as

Expansion of Polish language classes with more teachers
More Literary, Arts, and Event Programming
Digitalization of the PACIM Library holdings and PACIM records
Raising the number of PACIM scholarship recipients
Continuing to assist Polish orphans
Helping with PACIM operating expenses.

The auctioned items were donated to PACIM by various organizations, including Polanie Club and The Wasi Foundation, as well as by several individuals. Thank you!
The auction will be conducted entirely online, but we will present the auctioned items during the Ball, and you can also place your online bids at that time. Use the button below to access the auction site.
Please bid generously!

PACIM Wigilia 2022
2022-12-11 16:30 - 21:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
PACIM Board would like to invite you, your family, and friends to Wigilia Dinner 2022.
4:30 pm
Carols (kolędy) and other Christmas activities.
6:00 pm
Wigilia Dinner prepared by former Gasthaus chef Marian Pierzchalski.
Tickets:
• $50 for PACIM members
• $60 for non-members
• $20 for children 15 and under
• $140 family option (2 adults with children)
The event is open to everyone.
The venue, located at the corner of 17th Avenue and Fourth Street in Northeast Minneapolis, is fully accessible via the entrance in the courtyard between Holy Cross Church and the School. There is limited handicapped parking in that area and several well-lit lots around the building.

Sister Cities Presentation: A Visit to Łomianki, Poland
2022-12-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Columbia Heights Public Library Community Room (Room 100), 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
Join Anoka County Library and the Columbia Heights Sister Cities organization for a presentation by Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, MN. Amada will share details of her recent mayoral visit to our sister city of Łomianki, Poland, during their annual WWII memorial of the Warsaw Uprising. See photos, videos, and souvenirs from her trip, and learn about traveling to Poland as a group next year. Registration is encouraged. See more information here.

PACIM Annual Membership Meeting
2022-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Please join us on Sunday, NOVEMBER 20TH, at 2 pm in the PACIM office for the annual all-members meeting. We will vote on five candidates for the PACIM Board of Directors and revisions to the PACIM Bylaws. You will receive more information in the mail.
All members are welcome to attend.

PACIM Soup Festival
2022-11-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Here is the list of soups that will be offered:
Barszcz,
Krupnik,
Mushroom (Grzybowa),
Pickle (Ogórkowa),
Tomato (Pomidorowa),
Vegetable (Jarzynowa),
Żurek,
and Bigos.

$15 for testing of seven different soups (until supplies last)
$15 for a 16 oz container (sold 30 minutes before closing).

Volunteers Needed!
If you like to volunteer at the Soup Festival, please use this link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d45a4ac22a5fb6-polish
Thank you!

Polish Consul Visit in Minneapolis
2022-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
You need to book your appointment ahead of time. This has to be done on October 6, 7, or 11.
Please call Polish Consulate in Chicago at 312 608 9229 between 10am-12pm.
During the duty hours it will be possible to apply for a passport.
In Polish:
Na dyżur obowiązują wcześniejsze zapisy telefoniczne. Zapisy będą prowadzone w dniach: 6 i 7 oraz 11października 2022 roku.
W celu dokonania zapisu na dyżur nalezy dzwonić do Polskiego Consulatu pod numer telefon: 312 608 92 29, w godz. 10.00-12.00.
Podczas dyżuru będzie możliwość złożenia wniosku o wydanie dokumentu paszportowego.

Ladies Sailing
2022-10-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Lake City Marina, Lake City, MN, United States
Sail with PACIM Syrena Club’s Captain on Lake Pepin, MN. No prior sailing experience is necessary.
Saturday, October 8th, or Sunday, October 9th, 11 am – 7 pm (depending on the weather). Meet at the PACIM office, and then we can carpool as a group to the Lake City Marina.
$35 per person, including up to 5 hours on the boat and light refreshments.
Send checks to 93 Little Canada Rd W, Saint Paul MN, 55117 with an annotation “ladies sailing.”
Questions? Email: sailing@pacim.org or call: 612-718-7718. Space is limited.

SeptemberFest of Holly Cross Catholic Church
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11 | Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Live music all three days. Big wheel. Chef Lucas Pizza. Rummage sale. Theme baskets. Fish fry. Cold beer and wine. Mystery gifts. Wine toss. Craft booth. Pull tabs. Roast beef sandwiches. Fun zone. Raffle. Polish food. Silent auction.
Free Admission

Slavic Experience
2022-08-20 10:00 - 2022-08-21 18:00 | Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, 55413, United States
FOOD. MUSIC. FAMILY.
The purpose and mission of SLAVIC EXPERIENCE is to create a welcoming space for people of Slavic heritage to commemorate, celebrate, and share the richness and diversity of Eastern European traditions and customs with the greater Twin Cities community.

PACIM Family Picnic 2022
2022-08-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Vadnais – Sucker Lake Regional Park, Sucker Lake Pavilion #1, 4500 Rice Street, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127, United States
PACIM is pleased to host the 2022 PACIM Family Picnic in Vadnais – Sucker Lake Regional Park.

For the ticket holders we will provide a full plate of:

one (1) fresh-roasted genuine Polish kielbasa grillowa from Chicago,
four (4) boiled potato-cheese pierogi,
authentic kapusta (sauerkraut with carrot) or sautéed onion
crunchy Polish pickles or mizeria
tasty Polish desserts

Complimentary bottled/canned water and coffee.
Beer/wine will be available for adults with a donation.

Meal Tickets
$25 per person all-inclusive
$8 children’s plate

Purchase your ticket

Adult $25.00 USDChildren plate $8.00 USD

PACIM Board Meeting
2022-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Monthly PACIM Board meeting.

Stories and Traditions Club Meeting
2022-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Come listen to and share stories of your background, memories of foods and recipes, family stories, traditions, history, immigration stories, joys and hardships. Our own stories and our family stories are a part of Poland’s history. Let’s get together and share them.

Polish Fest at Sacred Heart
2022-07-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Church, 2114 5th Street NE, Minneapolis, 55418
Featuring Polka music, Polish food and beer as well as raffles and kids games for a day full of fun!

Presentation: "Angels of Culture" Bring Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
2022-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Speaker Agata Wiktoria Śmierzyńska, President of Anioły Kultury (Angels of Culture) Foundation www.aniolykultury.pl is a Polish language teacher and doctoral student at Chrześcijańska Akademia Teologiczna (Christian Academy of Theology) in Warsaw.
In 2012, she founded the Anioły Kultury (Angels of Culture), with two main goals: intercultural dialogue and commitment to social services for women and children in Poland and abroad.

Starting in 2014 she worked with charity organizations operating in the border area with the Gaza Strip, and supported women and children suffering from PTSD there (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

In February 2022, she began working with humanitarian organizations in Ukraine by starting a support program, Humanitarian Aid, which not only provides support but also determines people’s needs and reviews the effectiveness of the programs providing that support.

Free. In Polish with an English interpreter.
Photo by Luis Quintereo

Presentation: Volunteering for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
2022-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Edyta Dudek, PACIM President invites everybody for a presentation about her mission trip to Poland. Fresh from the trip, she will share her one-month-long experience volunteering for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

Zalipie Beginning Painting Workshop, April 2nd
2022-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Join our artist Mary Welke for a fun, stress free afternoon to learn about the colorful, painted village of Zalipie, Poland.
Afterwards, we will practice some of the brushstrokes and then create our own painted folk-art flower and design interpretations onto wooden objects to take home at the end of class.
Location:
Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota
93 West little Canada Rd, Suite #106, Saint Paul, MN
Cost: $40 Pacim members, $45 nonmembers
PURCHASE your ticket here
You may also write a check and send it to PACIM address above.
All supplies included. You may also bring your own wooden object to paint.
Workshop is for participants 7 years old up to Senior age group (class size limit 10 participants)

PACIM Open House
2022-02-27 13:00 - 16:00 | PACIM Office, 93 W Little Canada Rd, Suite 106, Saint Paul, MN, 55117, United States
Celebrate with us Fat Tuesday or Tłusty Czwartek (in Polish)!
Please visit the new PACIM LIBRARY, meet Board members,
and share your ideas for activities that you might be interested in.
Free pączki, faworki, coffee and wine will await all our guests!
Stay until 3pm and meet the author of „The Tripoint” book, Julia Banasikowski Weir.
All are welcome!!!
DIRECTIONS
From North and West
Take I-694 E to Rice St in Shoreview. Take exit 45 from I-694 E
Follow Rice St to your destination in Little Canada
Turn left onto Little Canada Rd W
Turn left onto Middle St
The building is on the right
From South and East
Take I-35E N to Little Canada Rd E in Little Canada
Take exit 112 from I-35E N
Turn left on little Canada Rd
Turn right onto Middle Str
The building is on the right

PACIM Wigilia
2021-12-12 16:30 - 21:00 | Kolbe Hall – St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Join us for our last event of the year – a traditional Wigilia dinner!

Sunday, December 12 | 4:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Church – Kolbe Hall
The evening will start at 4:30 p.m. with Polish Christmas carols and activities. At 6 p.m., chef Marian Pierzchalski is planning a delicious meal that will include herrings in oil, cod in tomato, red borsch with “uszka,” fried walleye, sauerkraut with mushrooms, pierogies with potatoes and prunes, kutia, poppyseed cake, and dry fruit compote.
Registration for the event is now closed.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Polish Orphans fund.
