Hard Rock spotlights female artists, boosts health initiatives

by Damon Scott - March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Jordin Sparks performs at the event. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock International (HRI) used Women’s History Month in March as a launching pad to celebrate women musicians and to raise awareness and funds for women’s health initiatives. A “Rock Women’s Health” kickoff event was held at the Hard Rock Cafe inside

Festival highlights Native Americans in film industry

by Calvin Tiger - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

Native Americans involved in the film industry hold a panel discussion during the Native Reel Cinema Festival on Feb. 11 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. From left to right are Shaadiin Tome, Justin Deegan, Graham Greene and Stevie Salas. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The Native Reel Cinema

Jimmy Osceola art exhibit opens at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

Jimmy Osceola’s paintings are on display as guests at the Feb. 1 opening view the exhibit. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The late Seminole artist Jimmy Osceola depicted Seminole life, culture and history in paintings he created over 30 years. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is honoring his body of work in a

Seminole art to be featured at Ringling Museum

by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. (Courtesy photo) “Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art” will open at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota on March 18 and run through Sept. 4. The exhibit marks the first time the museum has presented contemporary art by

Indigenous arts, music festival to be held in Big Cypress

by From Press Release - February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

BIG CYPRESS – “Honoring Our Matriarchs” is the theme for the inaugural Indigenous Arts and Music Festival (IAMF) set for March 4 and March 5 on the Seminole Tribe’s Big Cypress Reservation. The event will take place at the Junior Cypress Entertainment Complex from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday,

‘Seminole Girl’ returns to Fort Lauderdale site

by Damon Scott - February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

“Seminole Girl” sits along the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The Riverside Hotel is in the background. (Photo Damon Scott) FORT LAUDERDALE – The popular sculpture “Florida: A Seminole Girl” in Fort Lauderdale was recently returned to its home along the New River after undergoing rehabilitation work. The eight-foot tall bronze sculpture

Alabama coming to Hard Rock Tampa

by From Press Release - February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Alabama is slated to play at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on April 27, 2023. TAMPA – Country music artist Alabama is scheduled to perform April 27 at 8 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17 at 10

Sitting Bull portrait to be auctioned

Arts & Entertainment

by The Seminole Tribune - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Portrait of Sitting Bull, 1890, by Caroline Weldon. Oil on canvas. This painting from life, thought to be lost, will be offered at Blackwell Auctions (Florida) in March. The artist's relationship with the Lakota leader was the subject of a 2017 movie. A portrait of the 19th century Lakota chief Sitting

Def Leppard, Motley Crue set to play Hard Rock Live

by From Press Release - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Def Leppard (defleppard.com) HOLLYWOOD — Celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Motley Crue will take the Hard Rock Live stage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on March 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. Def Leppard, a 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, features Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen

Coconut Creek casino to host upcoming concerts

by From Press Release - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at night. (Image via Facebook) COCONUT CREEK — Four concerts are scheduled to be held in March at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s The Stage at Coco. The Beach Boys will bring their surfin’ vibes to the stage March 2, 2023, at 8 p.m. Longtime rock ‘n rollers Joan