Guests will experience a treat for the eyes, ears and soul, as a centuries-long Native American tradition returns to Milwaukee from Oct. 16-18 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Forest County Potawatomi’s annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow is free and open to the public.</P> <P>Hundreds of dancers and more than 20 drum groups from throughout the United States are expected to perform at this year’s event. Prize money to be awarded totals nearly $100,000.</P> <P>Doors will open at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, with Grand Entry scheduled for 6 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 17, doors will open at 10 a.m. with Grand Entry scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 18, doors will open at 10 a.m. with Grand Entry scheduled for noon. </P> <P>The Pow wow draws families together and allows friends to dance and celebrate with one another. Every age group – from the very young to the elderly – is welcome to share songs and dances. Pow wows are social events - many celebrating the harvest or change of seasons – and provide a time to show reverence for Mother Earth.<STRONG> </STRONG>Attendees will witness an event steeped in tradition, full of color and sound and featuring some of the finest Native American dancers and singers.</P> <P>Like other celebrations, Pow wows also feature Native American foods and handmade crafts.</P> <P>“We’re so pleased the Milwaukee community has embraced the Hunting Moon Pow Wow and has helped sustain its success,” Potawatomi Hotel & Casino General Manager Mike Goodrich said. “Sharing our Native American heritage and traditions with those that visit is important to Forest County Potawatomi.”</P> <P>For more information on the Hunting Moon Pow Wow, visit http://www.huntingmoonpowwow.com.</P> <P class="legal-text"><STRONG><EM>About Potawatomi Hotel & Casino</EM></STRONG></P> <P class="legal-text"><EM>Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is Wisconsin’s premier entertainment destination, offering guests the best in gaming, dining and entertainment. The property features six award-winning restaurants, the intimate 500-seat Northern Lights Theater and more than 60,000 sq. feet of event space. A 381-room, 19-story hotel opened in August 2014. To discover more visit </EM><A href=""><EM>www.paysbig.com</EM></A><EM>.
