Seminole artists opportunity: FSU seeks art that represents tribe for new student union

by Kevin Johnson - June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

A rendering of the new student union at Florida State University. (Courtesy FSU) Florida State University’s new student union building, which is slated to open next year, could contain permanent art about the Seminole Tribe. With a July 1 deadline looming, FSU is in the midst of seeking proposals from artists for

Nonprofit that supports Native artists and culture bearers receives $6M gift

by The Seminole Tribune - June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

MacKenzie Scott and her husband Dan Jewett (Photo GivingPledge.org) RAPID CITY, S.D. – First Peoples Fund, a national nonprofit organization that helps tribal communities through supporting Native artists and culture bearers, announced that it received a $6 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. The former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wrote

Eric Clapton, whose guitar started the Hard Rock memorabilia collection, will perform in Hollywood

by The Seminole Tribune - June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Eric Clapton will perform at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood's Hard Rock Live on Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo courtesy Hard Rock) HOLLYWOOD – Eric Clapton, whose guitar donation started the Hard Rock music memorabilia collection, will play two shows this fall in Florida, including a Sept. 26 appearance

Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood to host comedian Tom Segura

by PRESS RELEASE - June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Tom Segura HOLLYWOOD – Comedian Tom Segura will bring the “I’m Coming Everywhere - World Tour” to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $76, $56, $46 and $36. Tickets are available at www.myhrl.com. The actor, comedian and writer is best

Trail of Tears mural unveiled in Arkansas

Arts & Entertainment

by The Seminole Tribune - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Trail of Tears mural - Museum of Native American History Artist Johnnie Diacon created a three-panel mural installation for the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas, that depicts the Trail of Tears. The work was unveiled on the south exterior wall of the museum May 8. Diacon is an

Seminole art in Disney World

by Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s conservator Robin Croskery Howard preparing the boy’s bigshirt for display. (Photo courtesy Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum continues to share the Seminole story at Disney’s Epcot theme park by loaning objects for the exhibit “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” located in the

Q & A with the bestselling author of ‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’

by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) is a writer who often tells stories about the Ojibwe community where she lives in Michigan’s upper peninsula. One of her stories is now a commercial success: the New York Times bestselling debut novel – “Firekeeper’s Daughter” – about an Ojibwe teen

Native comedy ‘Rutherford Falls’ gathers buzz

by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

The new television comedy “Rutherford Falls” is in its first episodes on the streaming service Peacock and has quickly won over critics and increasingly picked up fans. Season one has 10 episodes in all; the first episode aired April 22. The series is a unique one – it’s not only a

Miami artist influenced by diverse heritage

by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE — A new exhibition at the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale features a Miami-based artist. “The Carter Project” opened May 15 and runs through Jan. 9, 2022. Christopher Carter began the project in 2016 when he developed a unique plan for a home, studio and exhibition space. Carter

Q1 revenue raises hope for U.S. casinos

by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

First-quarter revenue for commercial casinos in the U.S. has owners and operators optimistic that the industry has begun to wake up from the knockout punch it took from the pandemic. Commercial gaming revenue surpassed $11 billion in the first quarter of 2021, matching a previous all-time high that was achieved in