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CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Krzysztof Kaniasty.

  CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Krzysztof (Krys) Kaniasty, PCC member and supporter, has been selected as Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 2014-15 Distinguished University Professor A professor in the Psychology Department, Kaniasty is perhaps the foremost authority on post-disaster social support, having written or co-written numerous empirical and theoretical articles, chapters and reports on the topic. Kaniasty has been [...]

By |2014-06-19T23:58:32-04:00June 19th, 2014|Featured, News, Pittsburgh Polonia|Comments Off on CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Krzysztof Kaniasty.

OSTATKI—Mardi Gras Pittsburgh 2014

The last days of Carnival are called Ostatki in Poland. It is a time of fun and frivolity, providing everybody with the last chance to dance, enjoy meats, pastries and other rich foods and drinks before the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras or Paczki Day in Poland is celebrated on the last Thursday before Lent. The paczki will be served in abundance at our Ostatki event.

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00March 3rd, 2014|Events|Comments Off on OSTATKI—Mardi Gras Pittsburgh 2014

ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 8th

March 8, 2014 - March 8, 2014 153 Library Lane Map and Directions | Register Description: ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute New York presents IMAGINE a film by Andrzej Jakimowski NY Premiere Andrzej Jakimowski's Imagine, which met with critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its New York [...]

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00February 28th, 2014|Regional Events|Comments Off on ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 8th

ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 11 at 7pm

March 11, 2014 334 Amsterdam Ave. Map and Directions | Register Description: ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute New York presents IMAGINE a film by Andrzej Jakimowski NY Premiere Andrzej Jakimowski's Imagine, which met with critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its New York debut as part of [...]

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00February 28th, 2014|Regional Events|Comments Off on ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 11 at 7pm

ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 9th

March 9, 2014 - March 9, 2014 Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue Astoria, NY Andrzej Jakimowski's Imagine, which met with critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival, will have its New York debut as part of the 5th annual ReelAbilities: NY Film Festival. Imagine is the emotional story of spatial orientation specialist, Ian, who arrives at a Lisbon clinic for the visually impaired to teach blind patients navigational skills.

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00February 28th, 2014|Regional Events|Comments Off on ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival – March 9th

June

June begins with a holiday that all kids look forward to. On June 1st, Children’s Day is celebrated in Poland. Children are treated with a special attention; they receive presents and special treats. Various sport activities and concerts are held at schools and parks.  It is a family holiday, so parents usually take the kids [...]

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00February 27th, 2014|Events|Comments Off on June

THE LIRA SINGERS, LIRA DANCERS & LIRA ORCHESTRA WITH GUEST STAR

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013 – 4pm at Carnegie Music Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh, PA "Polish Carols, Song & Dance" performed by The Lira Ensemble is a wonderful afternoon of entertainment, including beautiful music, exciting choreography, and the chance to share the best of Polish culture with friends and family  – 14-YEAR-OLD PIANIST DANIEL [...]

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00December 15th, 2013|Events|Comments Off on THE LIRA SINGERS, LIRA DANCERS & LIRA ORCHESTRA WITH GUEST STAR

BAL POLONAISE

A Gracious Tradition for over 20 Years The Debutante Presentation of the Polish Cultural Council Saturday, November 16, 2013 The Circuit Center & Ballroom Pittsburgh, PA The Polish Cultural Council’s annual Bal Polonaise is an evening full of enchantment with dining, dancing and dignitaries filling the Ballroom at the The Circuit Center. For more than [...]

By |2014-04-21T22:40:08-04:00November 16th, 2013|Events|Comments Off on BAL POLONAISE
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