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		feature article - march 2007 INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL’S WINTER POW-WOW HEATS UP STATE FAIR PARK MARCH 3-4 The Indian Summer Festival 16th Annual Winter Pow-Wow livens up the weekend of March 3-4 at Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Products Pavilion, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. A pow-wow brings people together to dance, sing, socialize, and generally have a good time. A pow-wow session begins with the Grand Entry, during which all the dancers line up by dance style and age, then enter the arena while a host drum sings a special song. The host drum is a drum group responsible for providing music for the dancers to dance to. During an intertribal dance, a drum will sing a song and anyone (Native American and non-Native American) can join the dance. Indian Summer will have “Pow-Wow Ambassadors” on hand during the event to answer questions about the pow-wow and American Indian culture. The pow-wow features an extensive marketplace where 55 vendors offer arts and crafts, traditional foods and herbs, jewelry, books and other items for purchase. Those who enjoy hands-on activities can participate in a special workshop to make dream catchers and puzzle bracelets. The workshop will be offered from noon-5 p.m. each day. A nominal fee of $5 each for dream catchers and $3 each for puzzle bracelets will be charged. Food vendors will offer fry bread and Indian Tacos, as well as other family-friendly fare such as hot dogs and soft drinks. Entertainment by American Indian musicians also is planned during the pow-wow. In addition, a prayer ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more information on special entertainment, check updates at www.indiansummer.org. Pow-wow hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Grand entry times are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Those attending the Prayer Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday morning are admitted free. Admission for the general public is $7, for elders 60 and over is $5, and for children 12 and under is free. Dates for the 2007 Indian Summer Festival are Sept. 7-9 at Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) on Milwaukee’s beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront. Indian Summer Festival is North America’s largest American Indian cultural festival. The Indian Summer office is located at 10809 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite #101, West Allis, WI 53227, phone (414) 604-1000, or visit www.indiansummer.org.

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