The future of Wisconsin's polka tradition depends on young musicians, like 12-year-old Ephraim McMullin, a member of the ...

What kind of person can coax shy, diffident Minnesotans to boogie down on the dance floor? He’s a pirate and he calls ­himself Jimi Jimi Jimi, the Polka Dancing Pirate. If there’s an Oktoberfest event ...

Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer had an incredible night against the Tennessee Volunteers in a Music City Bowl win, but a play in the third quarter caught the eyes of college football ...

Cher closed out the final Saturday Night Live of 2025 with two tracks from her 2023 Christmas album. The pop icon, who had been an SNL musical guest only once before, opened with the up-tempo “DJ Play ...

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Polish book, music and school supply retailer Empik SA is planning an initial public offering on the Warsaw Stock Exchange next year, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo celebrated its 46th Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival on Saturday. The annual event brought together families and neighbors to honor Buffalo's Polish ...

KENT, Ohio – If you are looking for something fun to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend, check out Kent Oktoberfest. The festival is Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 8 p.m. Highlights include seasonal ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- 18-time Grammy Award polka player Jimmy Sturr started his polka band when he was just 11 years old. A native of Florida, New York, Sturr grew up around polka music and ...

There’s plenty of traditional tunes to eat bratwurst and pretzels and drink festbier to, including oompah music all weekend at the Biergarten and a tireless 12 sets from the band Polka Party on the ...

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Dust off the dirndles and lederhosen – the start of fall also means the return of Oktoberfests in Philadelphia. The festivals, inspired by the annual celebration in Munich, Germany, bring together ...