Post by Moon Seeker on Jun 19, 2009 21:59:37 GMT -5
Celebrate Native American Life at the 9th Annual Osage River Pow Wow
By Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau
Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:54 AM CDT
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. - Several thousand people are expected at the 9 th annual Osage River Pow Wow, June 19-21 at the Miller County Fairgrounds in Eldon, Mo. The colorful and educational event will bring together Native Americans to dance and sing and renew old friendships, and visitors who wish to learn more about the native peoples who lived on this land. Hours will be 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission will be $3 for adults, $1 for children age 4-12 and no charge for children age 3 and under.
“Our pow wow is a celebration of life and an intertribal gathering,” says Pow Wow Committee President Janet Dudley. She became involved with Native American culture through her husband, Oscar, who is part Cherokee. “Also it’s a great educational experience. Throughout the event, if anyone has any questions about why we do what we do, you can just ask us and we’ll be glad to explain. That’s what we’re there for.”
Dancing is the main attraction at the pow wow, accompanied by singing. “People come to dance for the Creator, for themselves, for elders who can’t dance or for those who have crossed over,” Dudley says. “It’s also a family reunion because everyone there is extended family.” Members of the Omaha, Kiowa, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Apache, Powhattan, Osage and other tribes are expected to attend, as well as Larry Sellers, an Osage Indian who played Cloud Dancing on CBS series "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman." Sellers will greet guests, sign autographs and offer his custom-made t-shirts, dream catchers and medicine wheels.
The central focus of the pow wow is the enormous drum set in the center of a 90-foot circle, known as the arena, drawn on the fairgrounds field. “One of the most important things in the life of a Native American is the drum. It brings the heartbeat of Mother Earth to the pow wow for all to feel and hear,” Dudley says.
The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit around the circle to watch the variety of dances, which will include the Blanket Dance, Gourd Dance, Crow Hop, Two Step and Round Dance. The impressive Grand Entry, a parade of flag-carrying participants in full regalia, will be held each day at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Also on Saturday evening, Princess Contest participants will perform their dances. The winner will be announced on Sunday.
Traders booths will be open throughout the event. This popular shopping area will feature hand-made beadwork, fans, dream catchers, pottery, decorative gourds, wood boxes, bone and horn art, horse tack, t-shirts, walking sticks, books and CDs, silver jewelry, pelts, leather goods, carvings and craft supplies. A perennial favorite snack, Indian fry bread, also will be available.
The Eldon, Mo. Wal-Mart will be the primary pow wow sponsor. The sponsoring organization is the Circle of the Red Road. Dudley explains, “Our name combines Indian lore that revolves around the circle, plus following the red road which means you’re going on the right path.” Funds raised at the pow wow will be donated to the Frank Wolfe College Fund which helps young Native Americans attending higher education.
“The Osage River Pow Wow, now in its ninth year, is a wonderful event for families to experience Native American traditions and culture,” says Jim Divincen, executive vice president of the Tri County Lodging Association. “We invite everyone to come see the colorful dancing at the pow wow, and to enjoy all the fun activities on and off the water at the scenic Lake of the Ozarks.”
For more details about the Osage River Pow Wow please visit www.osageriverpowow.com. To find out about other events at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as information about Lake-area lodging, dining, shopping and attractions, please call (800) FUN-LAKE or visit www.funlake.com.
lakeexpo.com/articles/2009/06/19/neighborhood/10.txt
By Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau
Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:54 AM CDT
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. - Several thousand people are expected at the 9 th annual Osage River Pow Wow, June 19-21 at the Miller County Fairgrounds in Eldon, Mo. The colorful and educational event will bring together Native Americans to dance and sing and renew old friendships, and visitors who wish to learn more about the native peoples who lived on this land. Hours will be 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission will be $3 for adults, $1 for children age 4-12 and no charge for children age 3 and under.
“Our pow wow is a celebration of life and an intertribal gathering,” says Pow Wow Committee President Janet Dudley. She became involved with Native American culture through her husband, Oscar, who is part Cherokee. “Also it’s a great educational experience. Throughout the event, if anyone has any questions about why we do what we do, you can just ask us and we’ll be glad to explain. That’s what we’re there for.”
Dancing is the main attraction at the pow wow, accompanied by singing. “People come to dance for the Creator, for themselves, for elders who can’t dance or for those who have crossed over,” Dudley says. “It’s also a family reunion because everyone there is extended family.” Members of the Omaha, Kiowa, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Apache, Powhattan, Osage and other tribes are expected to attend, as well as Larry Sellers, an Osage Indian who played Cloud Dancing on CBS series "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman." Sellers will greet guests, sign autographs and offer his custom-made t-shirts, dream catchers and medicine wheels.
The central focus of the pow wow is the enormous drum set in the center of a 90-foot circle, known as the arena, drawn on the fairgrounds field. “One of the most important things in the life of a Native American is the drum. It brings the heartbeat of Mother Earth to the pow wow for all to feel and hear,” Dudley says.
The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit around the circle to watch the variety of dances, which will include the Blanket Dance, Gourd Dance, Crow Hop, Two Step and Round Dance. The impressive Grand Entry, a parade of flag-carrying participants in full regalia, will be held each day at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Also on Saturday evening, Princess Contest participants will perform their dances. The winner will be announced on Sunday.
Traders booths will be open throughout the event. This popular shopping area will feature hand-made beadwork, fans, dream catchers, pottery, decorative gourds, wood boxes, bone and horn art, horse tack, t-shirts, walking sticks, books and CDs, silver jewelry, pelts, leather goods, carvings and craft supplies. A perennial favorite snack, Indian fry bread, also will be available.
The Eldon, Mo. Wal-Mart will be the primary pow wow sponsor. The sponsoring organization is the Circle of the Red Road. Dudley explains, “Our name combines Indian lore that revolves around the circle, plus following the red road which means you’re going on the right path.” Funds raised at the pow wow will be donated to the Frank Wolfe College Fund which helps young Native Americans attending higher education.
“The Osage River Pow Wow, now in its ninth year, is a wonderful event for families to experience Native American traditions and culture,” says Jim Divincen, executive vice president of the Tri County Lodging Association. “We invite everyone to come see the colorful dancing at the pow wow, and to enjoy all the fun activities on and off the water at the scenic Lake of the Ozarks.”
For more details about the Osage River Pow Wow please visit www.osageriverpowow.com. To find out about other events at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as information about Lake-area lodging, dining, shopping and attractions, please call (800) FUN-LAKE or visit www.funlake.com.
lakeexpo.com/articles/2009/06/19/neighborhood/10.txt