Music & Dance Jan/Feb 2016 | Page 13

MPA events The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) welcomes everyone to attend the following upcoming events. Music & Dance News Thursday old-time dances begin in February at Withrow Ballroom & Event Center Saturday, Jan. 9 Celebrate the 90th birthday of Florence Bye, Saturday, Jan. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English St. in Maplewood. Karl and the Country Dutchmen will provide the entertainment. Florence has enjoyed old-time music and dancing for many years and wants everyone to share the fun. Coffee and cake will be served. For location information, call (651) 776-2830. January/February 2016 Page 13 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 4 – Dale Dahmen & Sons oor d 11 – Leon Olsen e h at t pm 0 1 18 – Top Notchman $ to 4 1 25 – Bill Koncar Saturday, Jan. 16 Don’t let cold weather slow you down. It will be fun, dancing and listening to the music of Tony Jambor and Friends at the Midwest Polka Association dance Saturday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance will take place at the Fridley American Legion, 7368 Old Central Ave. NE, Fridley. For location directions, call the Legion Club at (763) 786-0920. In case of inclement weather, call the Legion Club for dance cancellation information. Saturday, Feb. 27 Celebrate the “month of romance” at the Midwest Polka Association Dance, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English Street, Maplewood (corner of Frost Avenue and English Street). A popular local band, Gene Retka & The Jambolaires will play for dancing and listening from 7 to 11 p.m. For location directions, call the Moose Lodge at (651) 776-2830. In case of inclement weather, call the Moose Lodge for dance cancellation information. Join Midwest Polka Association Visit MPA’s website, www.midwestpolkaassociation.com, to find more details of upcoming events, links to polka bands and polka venues/dance associations, and view a photo gallery. The MPA encourages everyone to consider membership. A one-year membership is $7 per person, or $12 per person for two years. Membership benefits include dance admission discounts, a bi-monthly newsletter, including band and dance hall schedules, and a great network for meeting other polka dancers. Contact Pat Eckman at (651) 433-2173 for membership information. For information on dance events, contact Danny Fabeck at (763) 244-0152, or dan.fabeck@gmail. com. Withrow Ballroom 12169 Keystone Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038 (651) 439-5123 • withrowballroom.com Pla-Mor Ballroom Dances • 1:30-5:30 pm Schedule JANUARY subject to Fri. 1 – Happy New Year with Leon Olsen change Sun. 3 – Chuck Thiel & the Jolly Ramblers Sun. 10 – Kris & the Riverbend Dutchmen Sun. 17 – Harvey Becker & the Riverside Dutchmen Sun. 24 – MN Po.L.K. of A. nomination meeting Pla-Mor Ballroom and dance. Music by Jerry & Joyce. Sun. 31 – Glencoe Firemen’s Dance with Leon Olsen from 1-5 pm FEBRUARY Sun. 7 – Dain’s Dutchmen Sun. 14 – Dale Dahmen and the Polka Beats Sun. 21 – Larry Olsen Sun. 28 – Leon Olsen MARCH Sun. 6 – Kris & the Riverbend Dutchmen Sun. 13 – Glencoe Lion’s Spring Brunch followed by Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Sun. 20 – Larry Olsen Sun. 27 – Easter Buffet from 11 am – 1 pm. Reservations required, (320) 864-4119 1904 Ninth Street East, Glencoe, MN (320) 864-4119