Koncert "The Strauss of the North"
Chicago, IL,  USA  / Date: May 11, 2013
The Chicago Arts Orchestra (CAO) will present a concert on May 11, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. located at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Chicago. The CAO will present The Strauss of the North; An Evening of Waltzes and Polkas to celebrate the music of Danish composer Hans Christian Lumbye (1810-1874). Danish conductor and violinist, Mr. Piotr Gasior will lead the CAO as guest conductor. Mr. Gasior will also be performing the well-recognized DanishTango Jalousie, Cardasz and more. For tickets visit atheneumtheatre.org or call at 773-935-6875. Tickets: Patron $25, General Admission $17, Students and Seniors $15. For more information about the CAO please visit www.chicagoartsorchestra.org. 

Painting Exhibit of Artur Popek
Chicago, IL,  USA  / Date: May 3 - July 3, 2013
The Society for Arts launches its new exhibition season with a painting exhibit of Artur Popek, one of the most outstanding contemporary Polish artists. Nearly thirty works from last two years will be on display during Bestiarium & Around show in 1112 Gallery (1112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago). The exhibition opens on May 3rd and continues until July 3, 2013. The gallery is open to a general public Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 6:00 pm. Closed on Monday and on days of special events. Admission is free. For further information please call (773) 486-9612 or visit the Society for Arts’ website www.societyforarts.com

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Polonia Appeal 
Dear Members and Friends of the Polish American Community: After years of continued hard work of the Polish American Congress on the federal and state levels of government in the matter of securing the admission of Poland to the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP), our effort has attracted key members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in Washington, DC - notably, Senator Mark Kirk (R) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D) - who pledged to spearhead bipartisan legislation to include Poland in the Program. We must not allow our golden opportunity to become a lost opportunity.
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Infolinia / Help number available for Tourists in Poland.
As of June 30, 2006  for all tourists  in Poland is available special  help number called "Infolinia", which was recommended by the Polish Police and Tourist Organization. In cease of safe traveling, robbery, or if lost, get help by calling toll free number 0 800 200 300 or cell users: 48 608 599 999 (some charges by your service provider may apply). Infolinia is offered in languages: English, German and Russian from June 30th to September 30th between hours 10:00 a.m. do 10:00 p.m.

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Polonia in USA - U.S. Census Bureau.
According to the last Census taken in year 2000, in the United States of America live about 9,053,660 Polish/Americans. The most Poles live in the states of New York, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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