Clarinetist David Krakauer and pianist Kathleen Tagg were thrilled when they were invited to a chamber music retreat in rural upstate New York during the early months of the pandemic. It was an ...

Stanky and the Coal Miners have performed Irish polkas, Italian polkas, Russian polkas, even rock ‘n’ roll polkas. Add hip-hop to the list of experiments. Stanky and local songwriter/producer Jim ...

Dutch Hop might be an old style of dance, but it is by no means a relic of the past. Saturday, Loveland residents can experience a part of German-Russian culture at Celebrate Dutch Hop at the Loveland ...

WALKER -- A Christmas tradition continues on Sunday, Dec. 21, as polka lovers who are in the Christmas spirit are being invited to come for the annual "Holly Hop" polka dance. The Holly Hop features ...

The hammered dulcimer, accordion, trombone and bass blend to create unique polka melodies and the 100-year-old dance tradition of the Volga Germans. Meet the musicians, dancers and families who ...

The annual Holly Hop polka dance will be held from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Guest House, 634 Stocking Ave., Grand Rapids. The afternoon event features live music by "Box On" and "The ...

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