Native American pop star Jana Mashonee to sings at Mesa Arts Center.

Native American singer/songwriter Jana Mashonee performs Saturday at the Mesa Arts Center.

New Orleans Seafood Festival and more in New Orleans this weekend

What's happening in and around New Orleans.

Rand Paul’s Kentucky Derby

The Nation -- Fancy Farm, Kentucky   I spent two weeks in my home state this summer trying to figure out how Rand Paul could overturn every imaginable convention of a populist Kentucky politician yet still lead the race for senator.

Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar

n join artists Rose Bryant and Brian Crowley: from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 at Blue Moon Cafe for an art reception. The exhibit is of paintings and photographs of the water and its relations. The ocean, the shore, reflections, and images with a hint of abstract intrigue.

Miss Virginia wins 2010 Miss America title

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron , won the 2010 Miss America title Saturday night after strutting in a yellow dress, belting Beyonce's "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and telling kids they should get outside more often.