Welcome to Austin Polish Society !!!
The only Polish arts, culture and educational non-profit organization in central Texas!
Our mission:
- To encourage, and further knowledge of Polish culture, traditions, history, language, arts, current affairs, and local events through cultural activities, classes, seminars, and any and all appropriate means.
- To foster friendly relations between the American and Polish people.
Latest News
We are happy to announce that Polish Language Classes for children will start on Feb 13th!
The Polish Language classes will be structured to teach children of various age groups (age 3 and up) how to read, write, and speak in Polish. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about Polish customs, traditions, and history. All classes will be conducted entirely in Polish.
Limited seats available - Call (512) 586-1104 for more information.
Upcoming Events
| Thu - Feb 11 |
Happy Birthday to Austin Polish Society! Today marks the anniversary of Austin Polish Society's formation in 2005. Happy Birthday Austin Polish Society! |
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| Sat - Feb 13 |
Annual Member Meeting and Appreciation Reception Please join us for our Annual Member Meeting and Member Appreciation Reception. This will be a great opportunity for members to celebrate Austin Polish Society's 5th Year Anniversary!!! Fantastic Polish food will be served followed by Polish music and dancing. This is a member-only event. Admission is free to members. If you are not currently a member and you are interested in joining our organization, you are welcome to do so. Please contact Justyna Okulska at justynaokulska@hotmail.com or Aneta Zadrozna at anetka0604@yahoo.com for details by February 8th. Volunteers will be signing up new members and accepting renewals from current members." |
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| Sun - Feb 14 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Thu - Feb 18 6:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 1 In 2010, the Austin Polish Society and the Austin Public Library are presenting 16 Polish films. This is a unique opportunity to introduce award-winning Polish films to the Austin community. Showtimes and days vary and the library locations are mapped here. All films will be introduced by APS Film Committee members. The films are free and open to the public. Please thank your APL Librarians and city of Austin council members for supporting the APS and Polish films! For the opening day we selected the following movie: WHAT: Kariera Nikosia Dyzmy/The Career of Nikos Dyzma (2002, directed by Jacek Bromski, 105 minutes, PG-13, English subtitles) WHEN: Thursday, February 18, 6:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr. Austin, TX 78727 A comedy about an undertaker/eulogist whose life takes a dramatic turn when he signs for the mail of a deceased politician. The letter turns out to be an invitation to a party for wealthy and influential figures. At the party, Nikos (played by Cezary Paura) puts the Vice-Premier in his place after he bumps into Nikos, knocking over his salad. Since no one likes the Vice-Premier, Nikos’ action gains him the respect and admiration of everyone in the room and opens the door to politics for him. |
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| Sat - Feb 20 2:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 2 WHAT: W pustyni I w puszczy/In the Desert and Wilderness (2002, directed by Wladyslaw Slesicki, 111 minutes, English subtitles) WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr. Austin, TX 78723 A rewarding adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The principal characters are two young children, who are kidnapped and held for ransom. Escaping their captors, the kids are forced to brave the dangers of uncharted Africa. With little preparation for their plight, the children are nonetheless quick learners when it comes to survival skills. Filmed on location, In the Desert and Wilderness is by no means a children’s film, though older kids might find it worthwhile. |
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| Mon - Feb 22 |
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin's birth. Please stay tuned for details about the celebratory concert and event planned by the Austin Polish Society on May 15, 2010. Chopin's monument in Warsaw, Poland:  Chopin's birthplace - Zelazowa Wola:   Photo by Tadeusz Szostak. |
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| Sat - Feb 27 8:00 PM |
Chopin's 200th Birthday Celebration by Chopin's Society in Houston WHERE: HOUSTON Stude Concert Hall, Rice University. WHAT: Chopin's Concerti #1 and #2 performed by Adam Golka, pianist and Tomasz Golka, conductor. Please see the attached flyer for details. APS is planning an exciting concert in Austin on May 15 - stay tuned. |
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| Sun - Feb 28 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Thu - Mar 04 7:00 PM |
Regular Board Meeting Priebe Security Services Inc. 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Austin, TX |
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| Sun - Mar 14 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Tue - Mar 16 6:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 3 WHAT: Fuks/Lucky Shot (1999, directed by Maciej Dutkiewicz, 86 minutes, English subtitles) WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 6:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. Austin, TX 78723 A young man named Aleks has a strong interest in annoying a local mob boss. His other interest is a pretty, young blond woman named Sonia, who works for the mob boss. One night, he steals the mobster's car to give her a ride. This leads to a car chase with the police, making a strong first impression on her. His stunt gets him the attention of a police officer. Aleks talks Sonia into helping him with a scheme to make a lot of money off her boss. A romance develops between the couple as they get to know each other during the exiting escapades. The story line is not entirely predictable making it more enjoyable. |
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| Sat - Mar 27 2:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 4 WHAT: Tam i z Powrotem/There and Back (2002, directed by Wojciech Wojcik, 90 minutes, English subtitles) WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 2:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr. Austin, TX 78723 Wojcik’s period Polish drama ,There and Back , stars Janusz Gajos as a man who must make a difficult decision. Andrzej Hoffman (Gajos) is a doctor in Poland in the 1960s. Having not seen his wife and daughter since the end of WWII when they left the country, Hoffman considers going along with his friend Piotr in a plan to steal money in order to buy illegal passports. |
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| Sun - Mar 28 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Thu - Apr 01 7:00 PM |
Regular Board Meeting Priebe Security Services Inc. 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Austin, TX |