Recently, Sokol Auditorium was sold under new ownership and have plans to remodel the interior of the hall. Remodel plans will begin in May and should finish sometime in November […]
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Dean Hansen Passed Away
We have some sad news to pass along. Dean Hansen, who is a 1989 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on August 12th. His obituary can be found in the […]
Update on the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Greetings to everyone, We wanted to let you know that, based on the information we have received from the governor regarding social events, we have decided to postpone this year’s […]
Marvin “Marv” J. Capoun Passed Away
We have some sad news to pass along. Marvin Capoun, who has been on the Hall of Fame ballot, passed away on November 10th. His obituary can be found in […]
Gary J. Masek, 2011 Inductee, Passed Away
We have some sad news to pass along. Gary Masek, a 2011 inductee, passed away recently. His funeral information is linked below. You can also read Gary’s Hall of Fame […]
Hall of Fame Inductees for 2019
The 2019 Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame inductee’s have finally been released. Congratulations to the below inductees: Deceased Category Gil Krajnik – Band Leader, Sax and Clarinet Frank Kostka […]
Hall of Fame Inductees for 2018
This year’s inductees from the Living Category are: Charlie Petrmichl, Button Accordion Steve Steager, Bass Horn/Bass Guitar Inductees from the Deceased Category are: Big Joe Siedlik, Polka Music Promoter Johnny […]
Vernon Belik, 1995 Inductee, Passed Away
We have some sad news to pass along. Vernon Belik, a 1995 inductee, passed away recently. His funeral information is linked below. http://www.revbluejeans.com/2018/05/vernon-k-belik/
Ed Hanna, 2012 Inductee, Passed Away
We have some sad news to pass along. Ed Hanna, a 2012 inductee, passed away recently. His funeral information is linked below. http://www.pelanfuneralservices.com/obituaries/Ed-Hanna?obId=2310012#/obituaryInfo
Bud Comte, 2016 inductee, passes away
We have some sad news to pass along. Bud Comte, a 2016 inductee, passed away recently. His funeral information is linked below. http://www.revbluejeans.com/2017/06/bud-comte/