Director's Welcome
Whether you are a strong supporter that has heard us many times or a complete stranger, I thank you for visiting our website. Truth be told, we love our music and would play it whether we had an audience or not. But there is a passion we get from playing for a crowd that appreciates our efforts. Please consider this your personal invitation to join us at one of our events. You'll have a good time, I guarantee it!
Rick Mikesic, Director
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC: November 2023 is the 6th Anniversary of "Poklon Od Srca" CD Release
Our 2nd CD released November 2017! Get yours today $18, $20 with shipping. Shipping fees will increase with additional quantities. Orders can be placed by emailing to MikesicKika@proton.me Click here for more on the latest CD 2nd CD
Hrvatski Običaj photo by Ivana Dordevic
Images of Croatia sourced from stock images. "Lijepa Li Si" partial song from our second CD Poklon Od Srca - songwriter/composer Marko Perkovic Thompson; Arr. by Jim Baric
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Past Kolo Nights
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This site was launched on March 21, 2009 with support from the Mandolin Cafe.
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November 16th Midwest Best Fest Details Below
Upcoming Events and Performances
August 17, 2024 Strawberry Hill Croatian Festival 2024 - performance after 4 p.m. mass - 5:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. St. John the Baptist 708 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66101, 2024 Strawberry Hill Croatian Festival Donations Link
September 28, 2024 SloveneFest 2024 - performance after 4 p.m. mass - 5:20 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Holy Family 274 Orchard St., Kansas City, KS, 66101, SloveneFest 2024
October 26, 2024 3rd Annual Croatian Polish Palooza, KCK Moose Lodge 1999, Kansas City, KS 2024 Details to Come
November 16, 2024 - Midwest Best Fest 2024 Doors Open 11:30 a.m. 8550 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410 Midwest Best Details Need Tickets Midwest Best Purchase Tickets
December 14, 2024 C.F.U. Lodge #35 Christmas Party, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 404 N 5th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101 Members Only Please bring a side dish or dessert to share
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are held the first Tuesday and third Sunday of each month unless performances dictate a reschedule.
- •Sunday, August 18th, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. Cancelled-festival
- •Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. Cancelled-canoe trip
- •Sunday, September 15th, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m.
- •Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
- •Sunday, October 20th, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m.
- •Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
- •Sunday, November 17th, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. Cancelled-in Merrillville, IN
- •Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
- •Sunday, December 15th, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. Cancelled-CFU Party Night Before
Highlights
Performance Croatian Fraternal Union Tambure Kroz Generacije Festival in Zagreb, Croatia - June 28th, 2024 - Lizinski Hall, Hrvatski Obicaj Performance Courtesy of Chris Horvat
Performance at C.F.U. Adult Tam Fest 2022 Las Vegas, Nevada Hrvatski Običaj Performance
Performance in Bugojno, Bosnia Summer 2022 - Lipanjski Dani Kulture, HKD Napredak - Kristalna sala Bugojno Performance in Bugojno, Bosnia
Performance at C.F.U. Adult Tam Fest 2021 Seven Springs Resort C.F.U. 34th Adult Tamburitza Festival
Kolos & More 2015 KC, KS — January 31, 2015; Photos by Mario V.
Kolo Night #7 (courtesy KCDance.com) — October 2, 2010
Kolo Night #6 (courtesy KCDance.com) — January 30, 2010
Concert For Global Peace (courtesy Nenad Bach) — August 29, 2009
Contact
For more information about the group, please contact Kristina Mikesic.
MikesicKika@proton.me
For questions about this website, please contact Kristina Mikesic.
MikesicKika@proton.me
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What's a Dance Party?
Kolo refers to the word circle. Many Europeans dance this very popular dance usually facing inward with hands in a V-position. As in all dances there are variations; most notably in the footwork and the steps. Some can be very simple and others very intricate. Kolo Night is an opportunity for those who love to dance to take to the floor with or without a partner. With upbeat rhythms and lively steps your heart is bound to get a workout as will your face from all the smiling. Kolo Night is infectious.