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Annual Pow Wow on the River drawing crowds to First Tennessee Pavilion this weekend

Michael Spirit Bear dances during a pow wow at the Chattanooga Pow Wow On the River on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga. The Pow Wow, which continues Sunday, included Native American craft vendors, traditional music, and dance competitions. Michael Spirit Bear dances during a pow wow at the Chattanooga Pow Wow On the River on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga. The Pow Wow, which continues Sunday, included Native American craft vendors, traditional music, and dance competitions.

By Staff Report April 4, 2015 1 min read

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Karaoke at Electric Cowboy

Tonya Rogers and Monica Groves have a drink while waiting for Tonya's turn on stage.

Michael Smith frequents the stage at Electric Cowboy's Karaoke.

Ron George is a member of 2 bands...a little karaoke is nothing new to him.

Megan Labanca has fun behind the bar at Electric Cowboy.

Tonya Rogers sings some Pat Benatar and sounds great!

Where'd THAT come from?!
DJ Chuckzter takes care of the Karaoke soundtracks.

Steve-O does some fun tracks for the crowd, including Adam Sandler and "Whip It"!

The Big Man on Campus (literally!)
Manager Tod Yates isn't toooo busy to have a little fun and karaoke!

Marcus Lewis is ready for karaoke...he just has to find his song!

his buddy arrives...Randy Parr is ready for his turn on stage.

Tod Yates with his girlfriend Lenan Robinson enjoy EC.

Scott Hutton heads into Cowboy for a fun night!

The stage is open, drinks are flowing and it's karaoke time!

American Indians from all over the country are in Chattanooga this weekend for the eighth annual Pow Wow on the River, held in the First Tennessee Pavilion.

The weekend-long event features dance and music presentations celebrating American Indian culture. There are also demonstrations of Native American handiwork, more than 30 booths with handmade crafts, and concessions.

The pow wow goes until 10 p.m. Saturday, and resumes Sunday at 10 a.m.Single-day admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12. Two-day passes are $15 for adults, and a weekend pass for a family of four is $40. The event is free for EMS, firefighters, police and active or retired military with ID.