Nadya Sings Piaf & French Classics
Please join us on Saturday 12 July for Nadya Golski's only Canberra Piaf performance this year.
Nothing will warm the soul more than this show in the middle of winter. Fresh from performances in Paris and Berlin with gypsy jazz greats, Nadya ( vocals) and Leonid, (accordion) accompanied by Julian Van Leer on guitar, breathe freshness and life into time-honoured French classics.
With the extraordinary Leonid Beshlei on accordion, audiences are transported from sunlit Parisian afternoons in a busy cafe-filled boulevard, to lovers utopia and the depths of romantic despair, stark shadows, real drama. Leonid Beshlei’s deeply expressive accordion, quintessentially French in style, weaves effortlessly with Nadya’s powerful delivery and unapologetic performance.
Nadya’s passion for France, the language which she speaks fluently, and its music shines in every note, carrying her and the audience straight to the heart of Paris, with a theatrical delivery that would reach the hearts of people that understand and don’t understand French.
Joining them is Julian Van Leer on guitar, whose delicate, lyrical style adds a perfect touch of harmony and grace to this evocative and provocative performance.
Live & Local at 'The Polo'
The Polish White Eagle Club is one Canberra’s favourite live music venues and is fully licensed by the Australian Performing Rights Association.
The venue has played a long standing role in the ACT’s budding live music scene over decades, as well as hosting interstate and overseas performers.
Dirty Deeds operates 'Live at the Polo' and for more than 10 years has hosted most of Canberra's emerging contemporary music acts at the White Eagle Club.
See below for scheduled events; otherwise, follow our Facebook page - 'Polish White Eagle Club'.
Musicians and performers wishing to enquire about availability, services and hire tariffs, contact 'Live at The Polo' on Facebook or call 0407 213 825.
Other Regular Club Events
Tango Social Club of Canberra (TSCC)
El Boliche is on each Monday night except on Public Holidays or announced cancellations, at the White Eagle Club, 38 David Street Turner. Check TSCC calendar for
updates at: 'Tango Social Club of Canberra'
Jumptown Swing
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are Jumptown Swing nights, offering lessons for beginners and intermediates. The Club also hosts events as part of the annual Canberran Festival. To find out more about what’s happening in the local world of swing around the Canberra region,
click here: 'Jumptown Swing'.
Pierogi & Pint
…now every Wednesday 6:00 - 8:30pm!
One of the inner north’s hidden gems, the Pierogi & Pint specials night is for Canberrans who want to dumpling bliss Polish-style, washed down with a rotating selection of fine ales, pilsners, dark beers and other amber delights from Poland and the Baltic region. The ambience is simply second to none. Bookings advisable as things can get busy.
Polish Food Market
The Polish food market and continental deli is held in the main hall of the Club every second Saturday. Krakus Lawson Bros, one of the biggest Polish smallgoods manufacturers in Australia, delivers and sells an extensive range of traditional Polish style smallgoods.
The next food markets held at the Club are on the following days:
Saturday 15 February 10.30 to 1.30
Saturday 1 March 10.30 to 1.30
Saturday 15 March 10.30 to 1.30
For pre-orders & product range visit Krakus Lawson Bros or contact them on: 02 9607 5394 or email: sales@krakus.com.au
Past Events
First Nadya then WinterFest, We cordially invite all good denizens of the Capital Region once again to join us & CELEBRATE our Snowy Mountains' heritage, as we pray for the first snows to settle on Mt Kosciuszko & the Brindies with the imminent opening of the ski season. So don your beanies, scarves and head to 38 David St TURNER for a touch of warm, old-school European Winter Hospitality!!!
Entry is FREE!!!
WHEN? Sunday 8 June 12-6pm
WHERE? 38 David St Turner (ACT)
WHAT? A touch of the ol’ countries celebrating’ their snow w*g roots ;
Greetings, friends and followers!
For those of you in Canberra 🙂
After successful performances in Sydney Nadya Golski is now bringing her groovy "SoulSka in Stilettos" show to your neck of the woods 🤩
Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska." This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride. Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with Al Green, and Dolly Parton skanking in rhinestones—yeah, it’s that kind of party 🎶
Front and centre in this high-heeled hurricane of horns and harmony is the unstoppable Nadya Golski, Australia’s Queen of Gypsy Soul—a vocal powerhouse with a voice that, as John Shand of The Age said, could "light up a room if the power failed." She’s bold, fiery, funny, and full of surprises—sometimes even in French, Spanish, or Tok Pisin, just because she can 🌠
From Rod Stewart to Roberta Flack, Leonard Cohen to modern classics, every tune gets a makeover with fat horns, lush harmonies, and grooves that won’t quit. Expect singalongs, dance-offs, random flirtation, and maybe a few stilettos in the air 🥳
Catch the madness Friday, June 6 @ Polish White Eagle Club. Bring your dancing shoes—or your sassiest heels 👠
Polish Girl & Boy Scouts
Reunion 2023
After more than 50 years the Canberra Polish scouting groups (Harcerki and Harcerze) held a reunion at the White Eagle Club on 7 October. It was a great opportunity to catch up and reminisce around the camp fire. Singing old scouting songs was a highlight. Polo Restaurant catered a traditional Polish buffet.
Magical Autumn Dance
4 May 2024
The White Eagle Club together with the Polish Art & Craft Group organised a Autumn dance on 4 May. With over 100 members and guests attending it was a magical evening. Szczepan & Marichu from Sydney provided lively music and Wielkopolska dancers entertained guests with traditional Polish folk dances. The Polo Restaurant served a delicious buffet of pierogi, bigos and other delicacies. The dance was a great opportunity for members and friends to get together and enjoy some real Polish hospitality. The Polish Art& Craft Group decorated the hall in Autumn flowers and colours, with all volunteers doing a fantastic job to make the dance a great success. Members are already asking when is the next "Zabawa"?
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