Reception highlights poetry through art, writing

by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Elgin Jumper talks about his art that is displayed in the Mosiac Gallery at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on March 16, 2022. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Since Elgin Jumper sees poetry in everything, the opening reception for his “Fluent Poetry” show at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on March 16 celebrated all

Tina Osceola, William Cypress jewelry on view at Walt Disney World

by Laura Dello Russo - April 6, 2022September 19, 2024

A larger view of the “Creating Tradition” display is seen here. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — Located in the American pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park, the “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” exhibit showcases historical Native artifacts alongside works by contemporary American Indian artists. The

Hard Rock sets grand opening date for temporary Virginia casino

by The Seminole Tribune - April 5, 2022September 19, 2024

A model of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia. (Courtesy Hard Rock International) A temporary full-service casino in Bristol, Virginia, will hold its grand opening July 8. The 30,000-square-foot ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ will feature 900 slots, 20 gaming tables and a sportsbook. "We

Tunnel would connect to Hard Rock Stadium

by The Seminole Tribune - March 16, 2022September 19, 2024

The proposed Miami Beach Loop would include an extension to the Hard Rock Stadium. (Image via The Next Miami) As government officials across a growing South Florida grapple with mass transit options for millions of residents and visitors, a unique 6.2-mile transportation tunnel has been proposed in North Miami Beach. The

Seminole culture shines at Chalo Nitka

by Beverly Bidney - March 14, 2022September 19, 2024

Siblings Kingston Jumper, 5, and Kanae Jumper, 8, ride their horses in the Chalo Nitka parade March 5, 2022, in Moore Haven. (Photo Beverly Bidney) MOORE HAVEN – After two years of the pandemic, it was clear people were ready to get out and celebrate the 74th annual Chalo Nitka Festival

Hall of fame induction set for April 9 for painter of Seminole life

by Beverly Bidney - March 9, 2022March 14, 2022

Guy LaBree working on a painting in his studio in 2014. (File photo) After a long delay due to the pandemic, artists from the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 will be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. The class of 2020 includes painter Guy LaBree and singer/songwriter Rita Coolidge.

Elgin Jumper’s ‘Fluent Poetry’ show opens at museum

by Beverly Bidney - March 9, 2022September 19, 2024

Elgin Jumper's "Fluent Poetry" exhibit is on display in the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s Mosaic Gallery through May 15. (Courtesy photo) BIG CYPRESS – Elgin Jumper’s latest show at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum showcases the versatility of his painting styles in an exhibit called “Fluent Poetry.” “I see a lot of poetry in everything,” Jumper

Erica Deitz’s art to be featured as large mural at FSU student union

by Beverly Bidney - March 8, 2022September 19, 2024

Seminolea artist Erica Deitz, from the Hollywood Reservation, works on the acrylic painting that will be reproduced to adorn a 24-foot-high by 16-foot-wide area in Florida State University's new student union. (Photo courtesy of Erica Deitz) Seminole tribal member Erica Deitz’s artwork will be displayed as a mural at Florida State

Native American musical featuring Spencer Battiest heads to Oklahoma City

Arts & Entertainment

by From Press Release - March 4, 2022September 19, 2024

Some of the main characters in “Distant Thunder” are from left, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Ryan Duncan, Spencer Battiest and Xander Chauncey. (Photo Lyric Theatre) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its 2022 season this spring with the Native American musical “Distant Thunder,” whose cast includes Spencer Battiest from

Sundance’s Indigenous program has new leader

by The Seminole Tribune - March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Adam Piron (Kiowa and Mohawk tribes). Courtesy Sundance Institute. The Sundance Institute has named Adam Piron as the new director of its Indigenous program. The organization made the announcement in a news release March 3. Piron (Kiowa and Mohawk tribes) has worked as a staff member in the program for many years

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