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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Polka's a fantastic dance': Hundreds attend Pennsylvania PolkaFest
Apr. 5—Promoter Joe Nardone smiled with satisfaction Saturday afternoon as his gaze took in the hundreds of people gathered in the Keystone Ballroom at Mohegan PA for Pennsylvania PolkaFest 2025. "It's a great crowd," he said. "But," a clueless reporter asked him, "Why isn't anybody dancing?" "They'll dance when Jimmy Sturr starts playing," Nardone said, explaining that Polka Bandski, which served as opening act, was playing the kind of polka music you listen to rather than dance to. Sure enough, when Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra took the stage moments later, two dance floors filled to overflowing with couples fairly flying across the floor. "Polka's a fantastic dance," said Sandra Rowlands of Dallas, who came to the PolkaFest with her husband, Richard, and four other friends. Indeed, there seem to be many fantastic varieties — as dancers twirled and skipped and circled the floor. On their feet they wore sported everything from high-heeled boots to two-toned spectator shoes to glittery sneakers. On their heads they wore anything from baseball caps to a woven wreath that added a touch of Eastern European flair. Polka fans of all ages were there, including Kimberly and Michael Shambora of Laflin, who have been dancing for 15 years and are related on Michael's side of the family to Joe and John Stanky, of local polka fame. Perhaps the youngest in the crowd were 17-month-old twins, Elizabeth and Andrew Gallas, whose parents, Jean and John Gallas of Lancaster, wanted to show them a bit of their paternal grandmother's heritage. As the evening progressed, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, the Family Band and Polka Bandski were each to play two sets. The event was arranged by Joe Nardone, Thom Greco and Jim Della Croce, and sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies and the Times Leader.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mohegan Pennsylvania presents Pennsylvania Polkafest
Apr. 1—WILKES-BARRE — It's Polka Time! After resounding success over the past two years, the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest, sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies and The Times Leader, makes its debut in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 5. Pennsylvania Polkafest is open to guests of all ages! This event promises to be an evening of vibrant music, energetic dancing, unforgettable performances and generational memories. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets to Pennsylvania Polkafest are on sale now at General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door the day of the event. Reserved table seating is also available at $30 per person for groups of up to 10 guests. Produced by the entertainment powerhouse trio of Thom Greco's Rittenhouse Entertainment, Joe Nardone's Magnus Concerts, and Jim Della Croce's Pathfinder, Pennsylvania Polkafest features a talented lineup, headlined by the legendary 18-time Grammy Award-winner and Polka King, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra. Known for their electrifying performances and timeless melodies, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra are sure to bring the house down with a mix of classic hits and exciting arrangements! The band will be joined by Grammy-nominated group, the Polka Family Band. Originally from Southern California and now based in Mt. Carmel, the beloved Polka Family Band delivers energy, charm and crowd-pleasing tunes every time they take the stage. In addition to lively entertainment, guests can indulge in a delectable spread of food and drinks, including delicious traditional favorites like pierogies. Pennsylvania Polkafest will be recorded live by Service Electric Cable TV for later broadcast, ensuring audiences can enjoy the excitement far and wide. Pennsylvania Polkafest is an all-ages event, however, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are 21+ including the hotel, casino floor and most restaurants. All guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, enter via the hotel and convention center entrance and proceed directly to the Keystone Grand Ballroom.
Axios
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your guide to the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns this week, which means 11 straight days of artery-clogging fair food, cows on runways and, of course, fresh berries in Plant City, the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World." The big picture: The 90-year-old fair is a Florida favorite, luring over 600,000 attendees last year alone. The festival kicks off Thursday, but if you want to see the headline acts, don't procrastinate. Tickets for Reba McEntire have sold out. Here's what to expect. Tickets $15, 13+; $5, ages 6-12; free for kids 5 and under. Pro tip: Save money by buying tickets at these Publix stores ($10, ages 13+; $4, ages 6-12). Discounts are also available on selected days. Parking Spots are available in three lots on Ritter Street off Highway 92 and Highway 574; this parking map has more options. Fees for cars, pickup trucks and vans are $5; vehicles 20 to 40 feet long pay $10; those over 40 feet pay $15. Food You can find classic strawberry shortcake at three spots: East Hillsborough Historical Society strawberry shortcake, St. Clement Catholic Church make-your-own shortcake, and Transforming Life Church shortcake. Entertainment Dozens of artists are set to perform. Gate admission isn't included with concert tickets. Feb. 27 Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra at 10:30am (Free) Tommy James & The Shondells at 3:30pm ($40) Nate Smith at 7:30pm ($45) Feb. 28 Roots & Boots at 3:30pm ($45) Reba at 7:30pm (Sold out) March 1 Home Free at 7:30pm ($35) Lauren Daigle at 7:30pm ($65) March 2 Bailey Zimmerman at 7:30pm ($75) March 3 Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters at 3:30pm ($30) Boyz II Men at 7:30pm ($55) March 4 Sara Evans at 3:30pm ($40) Chris Tomlin at 7:30pm ($40) March 5 The Bellamy Brothers at 3:30pm ($25) Lynyrd Skynyrd at 7:30pm ($70) March 6 Jimmy Fortune at 10:30am (Free) The Oak Ridge Boys at 3:30pm ($40) Whiskey Myers at 7:30pm ($65) March 7 The Beach Boys at 3:30pm ($45) Jon Pardi at 7:30pm ($70) March 8 Sawyer Brown at 3:30pm ($40) Nelly at 7:30pm ($65) March 9 John Fogerty at 7:30pm ($75)
