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8 8 FOR THE 33rd YEAR, Polish Fest kicks off Milwaukee's unique series of summer ethnic festi- vals June 13-15 at Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) on Lake Michigan. Recognized as the largest celebration of Polish cul- ture in the U.S., the three-day festival features food, music and dance with five stages of entertainment. Hours of the festival are noon to midnight Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night, the "Big Boomski" presented by Planners Financial Group, LLC, brings fabulous fireworks to the lakefront. Non-stop music Participation is the name of the game at the Non- Stop Polka stage, with groups like The Knewz from New York, the Polka Country Musicians from Connecticut and The Polka Family Band from Pennsylvania. Headlining the Miller Contemporary Stage are pop- ular groups like 18-time Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra from New York with special guest Chris Caffery of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and John Gorá & Gorále from Canada. Performers on the Sobieski Vodka Cultural Stage include the Syrena & Syrenka Polish Folk Dance Ensemble, Polonez Dance Ensemble and Lajkonik Song & Dance Ensemble. Also firing up the audi- ence are Polish contemporary groups Marcus Band and the Happy Singers. The Children's Stage keeps youngsters busy with acts like Magician David Seebach, Jim Krzewski (the Spoon Man) and Julie Sobanski, Princess of Magic. Great food, vodka tastings,Tyskie Beer More than 20 different restaurants are represented at the festival, offering ethnic specialties like Polish sausage; pierogi made of meat, cheese and potato; Key COVER FEATURE 8 Polish Fest celebrates with fun and culture at the lakefront