Pow-wow and traditional dancers in colorful costumes will be joined by singers representing diverse Native American traditions and cultures at a two-day dance celebration Nov. 12-13 at Mesa Arts Center Piper Theater, One E. Main St. Saturday's event begins at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday's starts at 3 p.m.

Hundreds of dancers from dozens of Native American tribes will perform this weekend in a Mesa park, and everyone is invited to watch their impressive routines for free.

To outsiders, a contemporary pow wow looks simply like a foot-stomping good time filled with singing, dancing and colorful costumes.

To outsiders, a contemporary pow wow looks simply like a foot-stomping good time filled with singing, dancing and colorful costumes.

To outsiders, a contemporary pow wow looks simply like a foot-stomping good time filled with singing, dancing and colorful costumes.

Mesa could soon be known as the home of Miss Indian World. Crystalyn Curley, of Mesa and a member of the Dine (Navajo) tribe, will compete for the title as part of the 28th annual Gathering of Nations powwow April 28-30 in Albuquerque, N.M.

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Every weekend in the fall, festivals and events take place all around this great state, with the chance of getting rained-out almost none. Our sunny skies put everyone in a cheery mood and ready to enjoy the fun.

 The Navajo Nation is celebrating with a fair and rodeo Sept. 6-13 in Window Rock. The fair is an Arizona and Native American tradition, with a mission “to preserve and promote pride in the Navajo heritage and culture for the benefit of the Navajo Nation.”

How fortunate we are in Arizona to have a vital, living culture to explore right on our doorstep. Native American tribal communities around the state enrich our lives with their colorful festivals while sharing their heritage, beliefs, beautiful crafts, songs and dances, delicious foods, and a whole lot of fun.

Mesa residents are facing some choices about the kind of city they want to live in. With the current revenue shortfalls and a bond issue to fund needed infrastructure, decisions made in the next few months will determine what kind of a city we will have in the future.

In a flurry of feathers and bells, three colorful blurs pulse to the beat of a drum. Stu Glassner can't help but feel drawn to the stage, where three American Indian dancers spin wildly.

American Indian war veterans and tribal members welcomed the public to the 24th annual Mesa powwow on Saturday by unfolding the event in layers.

Roy “Hawk” Track used to be the quiet one in his family. He was always content to watch from the sidelines as his father, sister or mother performed the traditional songs and dances that are passed down through the generations of Assiniboine-Sioux in his family.

Barrett-Jackson could participate with Scottsdale in a long-range strategic tourism plan for WestWorld, where the company holds its annual collector car auction, Mayor Mary Manross said Wednesday.

Throughout the East Valley, high school students toil to put on plays and pep assemblies and proms.