PACIM

The Land of 10,000 Ethnicities. Volume 1 – Central Europe.
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | E.M Pearson Theatre, Concordia University, 312 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Join Ethnic Dance Theatre on a captivating journey from Central Europe to the Land of 10,000 Lakes as we explore the lives and impact of those that came to call Minnesota home. Whether it’s the driving Kolomeikas of the Hutsul and Rusyn peoples, the playful steps from Liptov, Slovakia, or the sharp, military Hungarian Verbunk, the diversity of these Central Europeans will be on full display. Whether you are revisiting cherished memories or discovering new cultural expressions, this event promises to be a delightful and enlightening experience for all ages.
Using the dances, music, and songs of the peoples found throughout Central Europe, Ethnic Dance Theatre will highlight where these communities found themselves when they emigrated to our great state. Land of 10,000 Ethnicities will feature nearly 20 dancers as well as Mila Vocal Ensemble, and as always, featuring live music by the incomparable Ethnic Dance Theatre Folk Orchestra.
Polish culture is part of the story — and the celebration!
The performers used PACIM’s library to research the history of Polish immigration to Minnesota, bringing real stories and local heritage to life on stage. From the journey of early settlers to the traditions carried across generations, Polish culture continues to shape our community in meaningful ways.
Let’s celebrate it together!
Tickets:
Adult: $35
Senior/Student: $25
Children: $15
Tickets will be available at the box office 60 minutes prior to each show or can be purchased online. If purchasing online, be sure to use the code “pol15” for 15% off your tickets—graciously offered by Ethnic Dance Theatre to PACIM members and friends!
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Afternoon with the Author: Anthony Bukoski
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Landmark Center — The Chief Justice Room #430, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Anthony Bukoski, The Thief of Words
From University of Wisconsin Press: “The Thief of Words is filled with desperate runaways, the unhappily married, and the displaced. These characters often long for happiness but struggle to explain—even to themselves—what that would entail.
The lightly interconnected stories in this riveting collection are split between the Polish American communities of northern Wisconsin and Louisiana, where refugees from World War II were resettled. Exploring themes of dislocation and assimilation, love and loneliness, and generational conflict, Anthony Bukoski admirably paints portraits of people doing their best, despite the odds and their sometimes-thwarted attempts to follow the urgings of their better angels.”
For forty-one years, Anthony Bukoski has written short stories about Polish Americans in northern Wisconsin. In the program, he will tell why he began doing this and how he has been inspired to continue. Though understanding that the stories may be flawed, he has been loyal to his subject, never straying from it. He will read very brief passages from a few of the stories and conclude by reading “A Sea Story” from The Thief of Words.
A discussion will follow.
He will be pleased to sign books afterward.
Anthony Bukoski was born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin, the port city where his Polish immigrant grandparents settled. The author’s short story collections have twice won the Polish American Historical Association’s Creative Arts Award and once its Oskar Halecki Prize. The Sarmatian Review, under the aegis of the Polish Institute of Houston, also recognized Bukoski with its first Literary Award “for excellence in presenting the life of American Polish communities in the Midwest.”

Screening of Three Colors: Blue by Krzysztof Kieślowski
2025-07-17 12:30 - 14:30 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, 55414, MN, 55414
As part of their annual French film festival, Lumières Françaises (July 11–17), the MSP Film Society and The Main Cinema will present a special screening of Three Colors: Blue, directed by legendary Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Blue (Trois Couleurs: Bleu) is the first film in the internationally acclaimed Three Colors trilogy. Though set in Paris and spoken in French, its soul is unmistakably Polish—deeply reflective, poetic, and emotionally profound. The story follows a woman grappling with unimaginable personal loss as she searches for freedom and meaning—a theme deeply resonant with the Polish experience.
Kieślowski, known in Poland for such masterpieces as Dekalog and The Double Life of Veronique, brought his unique sensibility to this European co-production, earning worldwide recognition while remaining firmly rooted in the Polish tradition of thoughtful, symbolic cinema.
We warmly invite PACIM members and friends to join us in celebrating one of Poland’s greatest cinematic voices and to experience this moving work of art together.
TICKETS 👉 https://mspfilm.org/show/certified-binoche-three-colors-blue/
PACIM members and friends can use the code PACIMLF25 to receive a ticket discount for the screening of Blue or any other film presented during Lumières Françaises.
You can find the full program for Lumières Françaises at:
👉 https://mspfilm.org/series/lumieres-francaises/
Certified Binoche! Three Colors: Blue

Slavic Experience 2025
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03 | The ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Celebrate the universal human values we all share, for two magical days in August, the way they’ve been celebrated in Eastern and Central Europe for centuries untold. Food. Music. Family. Art. Community. Freedom. Friendship. Love. All are welcome. Because all are one.

A Folk Art Friday at Minnesota Discovery Center
2025-08-08 15:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN, 55719, United States
August 8th, the Tamburitzans (a multicultural song and dance troupe) will be performing at the Minnesota Discovery Center. Additionally, earlier in the afternoon, MDC will be putting on Family Discovery Day: Fiber Arts Fun, an educational event during which local fiber artists will be demonstrating their traditional fiber arts skills on the historical Scandinavian looms and the antique spinning wheel located at MDC.

Ride with PACIM – Friday Evening!
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | North Star Scenic Byway Pull-Off Area, 300 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391, MN, 55391, United States
Fr. Cyprian will lead a group of riders for a relaxed and social bike ride from Wayzata to the Winery at Sovereign Estate on Dakota Rail Trail. We are planning to stop at the winery for a glass of wine and live music by Jeff Carver and Friends.
🚴‍♀️ All biking levels are welcome—just bring your bike, your energy, and your sense of adventure.
📍 When: Friday, Aug 8, at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: North Star Scenic Byway Pull-Off Area, 300 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN
Let’s ride together and build community on two wheels! Don’t miss it!
Please RSVP below to help us better prepare for the ride.

Dolina's Trivia Night
2025-08-10 13:30 - 16:00 | Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, 55114, United States
Dolina Polish Folk Dancers invite you to test your knowledge at Trivia Night at Urban Growler Brewery!
Teams of 4–6 people. Cost: $15 per person if pre-registered, $20 per person at the door.
Prizes awarded for each round, with a grand prize for the overall winners.
Register by sending e-mail to marketing@dolina.org.

Polish Picnic 2025
2025-08-16 12:00 - 18:00 | MN
Join us on Saturday, August 16 at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for a fun-filled celebration of Polish culture and community! The Polish Picnic is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School.
This year’s event features a fresh format with:
🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances featuring Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo polka band, Joe Mack (accordion), and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers
🍽️ Delicious Polish cuisine available for purchase
🎈 Entertainment for all ages, including:

Games, arts and crafts
Splash pad
Playground

🤝 Participation from many local organizations and community groups
…and much more!
The event is free to all!
To mark Polish Armed Forces Day and the anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, the event will begin with a moment of remembrance at the 1944 USAAF Warsaw Uprising Airlift Memorial in Huset Park.
Menu

Grilled Polish Kiełbasa with sauerkraut and bun …………….. $10.00

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) with rye bread …………………………. $10.00

Pierogi (Potato & Cheese Dumplings) ………………………… $10.00

Combo Platter (kiełbasa, two pierogi, bigos) ………………… $18.00

Also available for purchase will be soda, non-alcoholic Polish beer, Prince Polo chocolate wafer bars, and ice cream.
Free drinking water.
BYOB*
You can order your meal online or purchase it at the event.
If you have a volunteer discount code, please enter it when ordering.
Enter volunteer discount code:
Purchase Meal Tickets

If you’re able to help at the event, please contact us at office@pacim.org or call 612-718-7718.
All volunteers will receive a discount code for meal purchases, and those helping with food service will receive a PACIM logo T-shirt (while supplies last) to wear during the event and keep afterward.
* Citi Ordinance $10.201 prohibitions on consumption of alcohol in city parks do not apply to Huset Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Stanisław Lem, The Star Diaries: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy, 1957, 273 pp., Satire/Sci-Fi Short Stories, Link
An accessible introduction to Lem’s satirical style, Polish Science Fiction, and the challenges of writing around the censors. There are 12 short stories that follow the cosmic experiences of Ijon Tichy, most of which can be read in one sitting.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Consular Session
2025-09-27 | St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago is organizing a consular session in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The visit will take place at John Paul II School at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to submit a passport application. Advance telephone registration is required. Registration will be conducted on September 16 and 17. To schedule an appointment for a passport application, please call the Consulate at 312-337-8166, ext. 1, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Chicago time (or until all slots are filled).
Detailed information can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/dyzur-konsularny-w-minneapolis-w-stanie-minnesota-w-dniu-27-wrzesnia-2025-r
Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago organizuje dyżur konsularny w Minneapolis w dniu 27 września (sobota) 2025 r. Dyżur odbędzie się w szkole im Jana Pawła II przy kościele Holy Cross. Adres szkoły: 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis. Podczas dyżuru będzie możliwość złożenia wniosku o wydanie dokumentu paszportowego. Na dyżur obowiązują wcześniejsze zapisy telefoniczne. Zapisy będą prowadzone w dniach 16 i 17 września. W celu dokonania zapisu na wizytę paszportową, należy zadzwonić do Konsulatu pod numer telefonu 312 337 8166, wew. 1, w godz. 10.00-13.00 czasu chicagowskiego (lub do wyczerpania miejsc).
Szczegółowe informacje można znaleźć pod linkiem: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/dyzur-konsularny-w-minneapolis-w-stanie-minnesota-w-dniu-27-wrzesnia-2025-r

An Evening with Polish Cinema – Two Sisters
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
PACIM is proud to present an exclusive screening of Dwie Siostry (Two Sisters), the newest film from acclaimed Polish director Łukasz Karwowski. This moving drama follows two sisters who, after years of separation, are drawn back together to face long-hidden family secrets. Blending personal conflict with universal themes of memory, reconciliation, and identity, the film offers a gripping glimpse into the depth and artistry of contemporary Polish cinema.
Two half-sisters, who have been in conflict for years, set off to Ukraine to pick up their seriously injured father. They travel by car, then by train, in the end – on foot. The world of war, bombarded houses and burnt down tanks is gradually revealed in front of their very eyes. Near Kharkiv they cross the frontline unawares and enter Russian-occupied territory. Will they manage to find their father? Is there a place for forgiveness and love in a world of war? What will this journey bring about?—Gdynia Film Festival
The screening will be followed by an open discussion, providing an opportunity to share impressions and reflect on the film’s themes together. The movie will be presented with English subtitles.
Admission $10, sold at the time of the show.

The event is co-funded by the Polonia funds of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Dwie siostry (2024) © Canal+, Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej, Zoom Media

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Olga Tokarczuk, The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, 2022, 416pp., Historical Novel, Link
The latest novel by the living Nobel Prize Winning Polish author that is fit for Halloween. This novel is set in the early 1900s and provides a modern perspective on language, culture, and gender with a spooky twist.
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Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Step into the glamour of the art-deco era at the Minneapolis Institute of Art with a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka. This dazzling documentary celebrates the life and legacy of the iconic Polish-born artist whose bold vision and style continue to inspire. Immediately after the film, stay for a special conversation with Carson Kreitzer, Broadway playwright of Lempicka. The evening continues with a dessert reception and bubbly toast in MIA’s stunning rotunda.
With her bold lines, luminous color, and unapologetic modernity, Tamara de Lempicka stormed 1920s Paris and became the reigning queen of Art Deco. Beloved by collectors from Barbra Streisand to Madonna, and immortalized on Broadway, Lempicka’s art—and her life—were a dazzling rebellion. Julie Rubio’s riveting documentary, the first feature-length portrait of this extraordinary Polish Jewish painter, captures her meteoric rise, her flight to the U.S. as fascism swept Europe, and her fearless embrace of life as an immigrant, an artist, and a bisexual woman ahead of her time. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, the film unveils newly unearthed treasures—including 8mm home movies—and reveals the lasting aesthetic power and political resonance of her work. Join us for this tribute to an icon who shattered conventions and painted her way into immortality.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Carson Kreitzer
Playwright, Lempicka
Carson Kreitzer is a playwright, lyricist, and librettist, recipient of Guggenheim, MacDowell, and McKnight Fellowships and the Jonathan Larson Grant. She co-created Lempicka (with Matt Gould), which opened on Broadway in 2024, and her other plays include The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Slow Drag, and Lasso of Truth. Her upcoming work includes TIMEBOMB, Svalbard, and Capital Crime.
PACIM proudly recommends this film and encourages everyone to attend this unique cultural event celebrating one of Poland’s most fascinating artists.
To purchase tickets, visit The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka at the MIA

From the Baltic Countryside to Dumbarton Oaks Bakken Ensemble by Bakken Ensemble
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-2383, United States
Tunes from the Polish and Lithuanian countryside, then explore the garden of Dumbarton Oaks and end with a grand Russian masterwork.
Grażyna Bacewicz: Violin Duets on Folk Themes
Robert Schuman: Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 for Cello and Piano
Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation for String Quartet
Sergey Taneyev: Piano Quintet in g minor, Op. 30
Guest artists:
Hanna Hyunjung Kim, piano
Rui Du, violin
Kyu-Young Kim, viola
Fot more info and tickets, please visit https://allevents.in/minneapolis/from-the-baltic-countryside-to-dumbarton-oaks/200028863679903

7th Polish Independence Run
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Fr. Hennepin Bluff Park, SE Main St and 6th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
We warmly invite all Polish community members, friends of Poland, and lovers of an active lifestyle to join the 7th Polish Independence Run on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM! This event has become a Twin Cities tradition celebrating Polish Independence Day. Join the run and be part of this joyful celebration of community, fitness, and Polish pride!
🏅 Sporting event organized to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. Join us to commemorate this special day in a joyful, athletic atmosphere!
🏃‍♀️ Saturday, November 8th
🕐 1:00 PM – bib pickup, warm-up, and getting ready
🏁 2:00 PM – race START
📍 Father Hennepin Bluff Park, near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, by the Mississippi River
No matter your pace—run, walk, or cheer—what matters most is our community spirit, Polish pride, and great energy! ❤️🤍
After the run, stay for a group photo, friendly chats, and warm cocoa! ☕
🐶 Dogs are welcome!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, friends, and a Polish flag!
➡️ Choose your route: 5 km or 3 km (walking is welcome).
➡️ Please wear Polish national colors and dress appropriately for the weather.
To register, visit Independence Run Registration
🇵🇱 This event is co-funded by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Armistice Day Celebration
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Brits Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall 55403, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join Twin Cities’ local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a color guard, and words honoring the global Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay after the program to socialize. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Look forward to seeing you all, including your family. This event is free. All are welcome!

Romanian Film Festival 2025 – “Between Shadow and Light”
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
This evocative film series explores the tension between darkness and illumination—both literal and metaphorical—within Romanian cinema. Between Shadow and Light invites audiences to experience stories that navigate the blurred lines between truth and illusion, memory and myth, oppression and resilience. Through carefully selected films, the festival showcases Romania’s cinematic mastery in portraying the human condition with stark realism, poetic nuance, and haunting beauty. From rural landscapes steeped in folklore to urban dramas shaped by post-communist realities, each screening offers a window into the soul of a nation grappling with its past and redefining its future.
The theme reflects the duality present in Romanian storytelling: the shadow of history, censorship, and trauma contrasted with the light of creativity, resistance, and cultural rebirth. Whether through minimalist dialogue, long takes, or symbolic imagery, these films challenge viewers to confront uncomfortable truths while celebrating the enduring spirit of Romanian artistry. Between Shadow and Light is not just a festival—it’s a cinematic meditation on identity, transformation, and the power of storytelling to illuminate even the darkest corners.
As our primary visual organ, the eye symbolizes knowledge and openness to new dimensions. It represents clarity, observation, awareness, consciousness, vigilance, and intuition—qualities that guide us beyond surface perception into deeper understanding. The guarding eye serves as our guide, protector, and judge, watching over us. It leads us toward the light, illuminating truth and revealing the unseen. In its gaze lies the power to awaken, to discern, and to transcend.
All movies are in Romanian language with English subtitles.
For more information, schedule of showings, and to get free tickets, see https://hora-mn.org/2025/08/27/romanian-film-festival-2025/

Soup Festival - Fall'25
2025-11-16 10:30 - 15:00 | Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Warm up with us this fall at PACIM’s annual Soup Festival!
We’re bringing the community together to celebrate the comfort, flavor, and tradition of Polish soups. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends—each bowl offering a taste of culture, heritage, and creativity.
This family-friendly afternoon will be filled with delicious food, lively conversation, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you come to cook, taste, or simply enjoy the company, the Soup Festival is the perfect way to gather as the days grow cooler.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the creation of an electronic catalog for the PACIM Library.
We’ll be serving six traditional Polish soups:

Cabbage (Kapuśniak)

Barley (Krupnik)

Mushroom (Grzybowa, vegetarian)

Tomato (Pomidorowa)

Borscht (Barszcz, vegetarian)

Potato (Ziemniaczana)

…and, of course, Bigos — not exactly a soup, but a favorite hearty winter hunter’s stew!
Prices:
A sampler of six soups of your choice plus Bigos — $15
Children ages 5–10 — $5
Children under 5 — free
You can also purchase a 32 oz jar of your favorite soup to take home for $10, or three jars for just $25.

If you can lend a hand in cooking or serving, please sign up here:

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - November
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Anthony Bukoski, Children of Strangers, Stories, 1993. 187 pp., Polish Immigrant Experience, Link
Written by a local author and the son of a Polish immigrant, these stories depict the immigrant experience in the Upper Midwest and the challenges that the first and second generations faced in the United States as both Poles and Americans.
The author will join the discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

International Holiday Festival
2025-11-30 11:30 - 16:30 | Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 NE Main St, Minneapolis, 55413, United States
Join the Ukrainian community on SUNDAY, November 30th, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the International Holiday Festival — a wonderful tradition to kick off the holiday season with family, friends, and the community! 🎄🎉
📅 November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
📍 Ukrainian American Community Center, Minneapolis
🎟 Admission:
• Adults: $10
• Children (6–12 years): $5
• Under 6: FREE
🍽 Ukrainian Ethnic Luncheon will be available for purchase!
✨ Enjoy:
• World Folk Dances 🌍💃🕺
• Bake Sale 🧁🍪
• Folk Art, Crafts & Gift Sale 🎨🎁

Carnival Ball
2025-12-09 17:30 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of Valentine’s season.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special night!

Carnival Ball
Come Celebrate Polish Tradition in Grand Style

Valentine’s Day — Saturday, February 14, 2026
Midland Hills Country Club • Saint Paul, MN
Three-course dinner • Music & Dancing • Surprises

Ticket price: $120 (PACIM member) • $125 (non-member)

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Annual Membership Meeting
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Landmark Center — The Chief Justice Room #430, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting, including board elections, will take place on December 10, 2025. Detailed information about the agenda, election process, and candidates will be shared with members in a separate email. After the meeting, we’ll gather for an informal Christmas reception.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - December
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Joanne Asala (ed.), Polish Folklore and Myth, 2019, 118 pp., Medieval/Folk Tales, Link
This short collection of folklore and myths is light reading before the holidays. Folklore and myths are passed down from generation to generation.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Advent Lessons and Carols
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Holy Cross Catholic Church warmly invites you to our Fifth Annual Advent Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:00pm.
Experience the beauty of the season through beloved Advent music, scripture, and candlelight, with readings and hymns in English and Polish.
This year’s program, Splendor of Eternal Light, includes choral works by:
Barkoskie IV • Gorczycki • MacMillan • Handel • Hovland • Wood • Weir • Ord
A reception will follow in Kolbe Hall.
All are welcome to join us for this cherished Advent tradition.

Carnival Ball
2026-02-14 17:30 - 2026-02-15 00:00 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of the Valentine’s season.
The ball opens at 5:00 PM with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Dinner
A three-course dinner with your choice of main course:
Main Course Options

6-ounce Top Sirloin Steak with a wild mushroom glacé
Minnesota Chicken — Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries & apples with morel mushroom cream sauce
Walleye Pike — lightly breaded and baked, served with lemon and tartar sauce

Accompaniments

Yukon Gold whipped potatoes
Amaretto-glazed mini carrots
Midland Hills salad
Warm rolls
Regular or decaf coffee, or hot tea

Dessert
A glass of red or white wine is included with the dinner. Cash bar available.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served before dinner.
Program

5:00 PM – Social Hour & Cocktails
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:15 PM – Presentation of the Outstanding Contribution to the Polish Community Award to Fr. Spencer Howe.
7:45 PM – Performance by the Dolina Dancers (tentative)
8:00 PM – Ball Opening with the Polonaise Dance
Raffle Drawing
Dancing until Midnight

Suggested dress code: suits or formal attire for men, and evening dresses or cocktail attire for women.

If you cannot attend the Carnival Ball this year, you can still support PACIM by helping offset event costs or contributing to our other programs through a charitable donation.
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Polish Literature in English Reading Group - February 2026
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tadeusz Borowski,
1959 (1976), 180 pp. Short Stories Link
A canonical work from the postwar Polish literary corpus and thus thought of as required reading, this collection of short stories provides the reader with the opportunity to think and rethink about what it is to be human, through our humanity and inhumanity. We will also explore individual and collective memory in our discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - March 2026
2026-03-18 19:00 | Google Meet, MN, United States
To the Letter, Tomasz Różycki, 2016 (2023), 127pp. Poetry Link
A collection of modern lyrical poetry, mostly quarterns, that provide a modern post-communist perspective on Polish life, longing, and suffering. Pick your favorite to read for the group.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Easter Basket Blessing
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
One of the most cherished Polish Easter traditions is Święconka, the blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday. Families prepare baskets filled with symbolic foods and bring them to church to be blessed, sharing in a moment of faith, tradition, and community.
It’s a meaningful way to connect with our heritage and celebrate the joy of Easter together.
Holy Cross Catholic Church offers the traditional Easter Food Blessing (Święconka) on the Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM (in English) and at 12:00 PM (in Polish).
