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SUMMARY:Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”). \n“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice\, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible\, they become secret judges\, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy\, Altar Boys is a story about growing up\, faith\, and the fight against hypocrisy.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-the-altar-boys-ministranci/
LOCATION:Edina Mann Theaters\, 3911 W 50th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”). \n“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice\, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible\, they become secret judges\, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy\, Altar Boys is a story about growing up\, faith and the fight against hypocrisy.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-the-altar-boys-ministranci-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T230000
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Erupcja"
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Erupcja”\, directed by Pete Ohs\, and starring Charli XCX. \n“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend\, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally\, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship\, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip\, and her boyfriend\, into uncertainty. \nDirector Pete Ohs wrote\, edited\, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra\, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-erupcja/
LOCATION:Edina Mann Theaters\, 3911 W 50th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T235000
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Father" ("Otec")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Father”\, directed by Tereza Nvotová. \n“A tragic mistake shatters the life of a devoted father\, shaking his marriage and isolating him in guilt. But when he and his wife come to see that the tragedy was something rooted deep in the architecture of the human mind\, a fragile path toward forgiveness begins to emerge. With its unique narrative approach\, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt\, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“ \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-father-otec-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T233000
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Erupcja"
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Erupcja”\, directed by Pete Ohs\, and starring Charli XCX. \n“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend\, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally\, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship\, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip\, and her boyfriend\, into uncertainty. \nDirector Pete Ohs wrote\, edited\, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra\, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-erupcja-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Locating Records from Poland Online
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Locating Records from Poland Online\nFinding records from Poland for genealogical research is a critical step in exploring our Polish ancestry but Poland’s complex history and the language barrier can be confusing. After a brief overview of Poland’s changing borders and their impact on the languages in which historical records were created\, Julie will explain the process of identifying one’s ancestral village and illustrate the use of gazetteers to determine the parish and civil registry offices. She will introduce key websites for locating historical records online and offline\, with an emphasis on sites that offer indexed records and digital images. Julie will suggest strategies to help you get around the language barrier\, and demonstrate how you can trace your Polish ancestry from the comfort of your own home. \nZoom Registration Required: https://tinyurl.com/rp2zubuw \nPresenter: Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz \nJulie is a genealogist\, writer\, and speaker with nearly 30 years of experience in researching her family’s origins in Poland\, Germany\, the U.S.\, and Canada. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the State University of New York in Buffalo and a master’s degree in endocrinology from the University of California\, Berkeley. She currently serves as President of the Polish Genealogical Society of New York State (PGSNYS) and has previously served as Vice-President for the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium\, Inc\, and Secretary of the Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts (PGSMA). Her articles have been published in the newsletters of a number of genealogical societies\, and she is the author of a genealogy blog\, From Shepherds and Shoemakers.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/locating-records-from-poland-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Virtual Programming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day Bicycle Rally
DESCRIPTION:Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis invites you to a Bike Rally celebrating Polish Constitution Day. \nParticipants will meet at the USAAF Airlift 1944 Warsaw Uprising Memorial in Huset Park and ride from there along the Mississippi River. A detailed route map is available via the event link. \nRegistration: Please use the provided link to register. \nAbout the Ride: This is a recreational rally\, not a race. Participants are encouraged to ride in groups based on age and fitness. Parents must supervise their children throughout the event. The main route takes about 2 hours\, with an option to return early to the picnic area. A longer route will be available for experienced riders. \nYounger Children: Options include joining from designated parking areas along the route or riding shorter loops at Huset Park. \nWeather: The rally will take place in warm weather with light rain. It will be canceled (not rescheduled) in case of cold and heavy rain. Updates will be provided the day before or the morning of the event. \nBikes: Participants must bring their own bicycles; no transport will be provided.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/constitution-day-bicycle-rally/
LOCATION:Huset Park\, 530 Mill St NE\, Columbia Heights\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert in Honor of Polish Constitution Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\, Holy Cross Catholic Church will host a concert in honor of Polish Constitution Day\, presented on the eve of Poland’s historic national holiday commemorating the Constitution of May 3\, 1791. \nThe Holy Cross Choir and a chamber orchestra will perform a vibrant program of Polish sacred choral music spanning more than four centuries\, from the splendor of the early Baroque to the powerful spiritual language of modern Poland. Many of these remarkable works are rarely performed in the United States\, making this a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Poland’s sacred musical tradition. \nHoly Cross Director of Sacred Music Samuel Backman writes: \n“During my years at Holy Cross\, I’ve grown more and more fascinated by the rich cultural traditions of Poland—especially its sacred music. After a great deal of research and many hours preparing and performing editions from the original sources\, I’m thrilled to bring these beautiful and often overlooked treasures of Poland’s musical heritage to a twenty-first-century American and Polish-American audience.” \nThe program will feature music by distinguished Polish composers\, including Szarzyński\, Gorczycki\, Mielczewski\, Jarzębski\, Surzyński\, Klonowski\, Dankowski\, and Górecki\, highlighting the depth and beauty of Poland’s sacred choral tradition. A special highlight of the evening will be Wojciech Dankowski’s beloved Mass in E Minor\, cherished in Poland for its noble simplicity and devotional character. \nAdmission is free\, and all are warmly welcome. Whether you come to celebrate Polish culture\, rediscover the music of your heritage\, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening of choral and orchestral music\, we would be honored to have you with us.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/concert-in-honor-of-polish-constitution-day/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Cross\, 1621 University Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:European Friendship Ride
DESCRIPTION:Alliance Française\, Germanic American Institute\, and Czech and Slovak Sokol would like to invite members and friends of PACIM who enjoy going for bike rides to join them on a spring ride they are sponsoring on Europe Day\, May 9\, 2026. This 32-mile ride will be a circular route between the three organizations\, with stops at each. The purposes of the ride are: \n\nto meet others who enjoy both biking and European culture\nto acknowledge the shared values and peaceful cooperation that unites the nations of Europe\, as recognized by the observance of Europe Day in many countries in Europe\nto increase communication and familiarity between the European cultural organizations in the Twin Cities area\n\nFor detailed information about this ride\, please see the information and registration page at www.sokolmn.org/eurobike26 \nThe ride will start at Sokol’s CSPS Hall in St Paul\, ride up the river to the Alliance Française Joly Family Center for International Understanding in Minneapolis\, then head back down the other side of the river to the Germanic American Institute house on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Finally\, we will end up back at the Sokol hall. The route is almost all on bike trails or marked bike lanes and offers beautiful views of the Mississippi River and Minnehaha Falls. \nWater and snacks will be provided at each stop\, along with an opportunity to learn a little about the organization. \nTo participate in this event\, please register and sign the waiver here. To support the host organizations in providing refreshments at the three stops\, there is a $15 fee for this event. \nTo preview the planned route\, click here. \nPlease register by Thursday\, May 7.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/european-friendship-ride/
LOCATION:Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota\, 385 Michigan Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222359
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SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Polish Complex\, Tadeusz Konwicki\, 1977 (1984)\, 211 pp. Surrealist Novel\nThis novel was translated into English within a few years of being published and presages conditions in Poland in the 1980s (or reflects those that already existed).  A mixture of surrealism and the absurdity of the everyday\, through which we will revisit what we thought we knew about Poland and the forging of Polishness through the fire of suffering.  Where possible we will compare with the surrealism of Witkacy from the previous month. \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis event is free to attend\, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs\, we invite you to make a donation. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-may-2026/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events,Virtual Programming Events
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