In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles – a four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas – is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such ...

This is the newest tradition on the list. When a Kraken player is named the first star of the game, he chucks a replica salmon into the crowd. It’s got local roots, thanks to fishmongers at Pike Place ...

The Two Rivers Historical Society is ⁠kicking off an action‑packed weekend with three events packed into two days — including the much‑anticipated Polka Bowl II.

It’s fun, happy music with a catchy twist. Get ready to smile when Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers Polka Band perform from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at this year’s Palmerton Community Festival. Rick ...

BARNESVILLE – The celebration of Polka Joe Manjack’s 50th anniversary on the radio airwaves hit a snag, when one of the bands scheduled to play had their bus break down. But Manjack’s loyal fans would ...

Justin Webb (presenter of Today and Americast, and former BBC North America Editor) explores the surprising relationship between classical music and American politics. From the days of the Founding ...

NANTICOKE — John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania polka king who entertained millions of people from around the world for decades, died on Christmas Day. He was 89. Stankovic, ...

The 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame will once again serve as a showcase for Cleveland-Style and Slovenian polka. It will take place Nov.

BELTON, Texas — Get ready to dance because a two-day polka celebration is happening in Belton, promising family fun, live music and cultural food. The City of Belton is hosting its inaugural Polka on ...

The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in Munich, Germany, to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. But a good party is a good party so it was decided the event would be ...

HANKINSON, N.D. — It’s time to get your German on. setup is already starting in the southern valley for the 23rd annual Oktoberfest celebration in Hankinson, North Dakota. Every year, it attracts ...