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Begun in 1936, Sabina Logisz's work and dedication to the Polish community is honored by the Polish Museum of America

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
11/10/2011
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The Polish Museum of America's Great Hall, located on the third floor of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., was official named Sabina Logisz Great Hall in recognition of a life time of service and dedication.

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Secluded treasures revealed

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
08/19/2010
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A treasure trove of prints by Polish artists from the 17th thru the 20th centuries lived a secluded existence in the Polish Museum of America's (PMA) storeroom until Monik Nowak, about four years ago. realized the rare works of art were waiting to be found.

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Record album covers from inception to extinction in our lifetime

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
07/19/2010
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Featuring seven different graphic categories of artwork on a treasure trove of 33 rpm (revolutions per minute) record album covers, the Ukrainian National Museum's "Rediscovering Ukrainian Album Cover Art" exhibit celebrates an art form and chronicles immigrant life in Chicago.

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Book lovers check out the Attic Sale at PMA

Date: 
07/16/2010
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Books about many subjects in English and Polish are part of the Attic Sale this weekend in the Polish Museum of America (PMA) at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave.  Many of the books are duplicates of those in the 95 year old library.

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Two Brits to bring Paderewski back to life in Polish Museum on Sunday

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
05/13/2010
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Blending modern technology with old, the two British co-founders of the Pianola Institute will bring Ignancy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) back to life thru his musical performances via a 1925 Steinway Duo-art reproducing concert grand piano. 

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Polish Museum memberships help preserve past for future

Date: 
03/06/2010
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This year the Polish Museum of America at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave  is celebrating its 75th year and encouraging people of all ages to join this very active organization. 

The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Polish American past for future generations.  Its work goes beyond exhibiting artifacts, it sponsors workshops and programs focused on Polish folk arts, customs and traditions.

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