Seminole woman sculpture installed near Tampa Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 The “Sovereign” statue, which depicts a Seminole woman in traditional patchwork clothing, is part of the landscape at Riverview’s Pebble Park near the Alafia River, southeast of Tampa. (Courtesy Nicole Milligan) A bronze sculpture of a Seminole woman, complete with patchwork designed by tribal member Jessica Osceola, was installed April 28
Exhibition to feature Everglades art, photos Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Tim Forman painting in River of Grass exhibit. (Courtesy History Fort Lauderdale) FORT LAUDERDALE – History Fort Lauderdale will present “Florida Everglades: River of Grass Reflections” from July 2 through Sept. 10. The summer exhibit will include Tim Forman’s colorful impressionist fine art works with environmental photographs from the venue’s archived
Museum offers teachers free admission in July Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by From Press Release - June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum BIG CYPRESS - The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, on the Big Cypress Reservation, will host teachers throughout July for free. “Teacher Appreciation Month” is an opportunity for educators to get familiar with the museum’s galleries and boardwalk at no cost. Up to four guests will receive 50
Deadwood ‘Rocksino’ to open this summer Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 The property is located in Deadwood, South Dakota. (Hard Rock) A unique Hard Rock offering is scheduled to come to the small city of Deadwood, South Dakota, this summer – the “Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood.” Hard Rock said in a May 12 news release that Hard Rock Deadwood would be the
Hard Rock event raises $750K for Ukraine Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Evander Holyfield, right, and emcee Aaron Shapiro show off a pair of boxing gloves signed and donated by Holyfield. (Photo Tom Craig) The Hard Rock Heals Foundation has raised $750,000 for those who have faced challenges due to the war in Ukraine, according to a May 4 news release. About 1,000
Hard Rock Hollywood nominated for music award Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 The Rolling Stones finished its 14-city “No Filter” tour with a show at Hard Rock Live on Nov. 23, 2021. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music award. The nomination is for an industry award in the casino
Seminole Tribe to celebrate Earth Day Announcements Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by From Press Release - April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Earth Day festivities will take place at the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Seminole Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress. The Okalee program will be held April 18 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Earth Day celebration at the museum on the Big Cypress
Seminole art exhibition opens at Ringling Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Alongside fellow artists, Pedro Zepeda speaks to the audience at the opening of “Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art” on March 18, 2023, at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. (Photo Beverly Bidney) SARASOTA — “Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art,” a groundbreaking art exhibition of more than 100
Nick the Native releases new music Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Nick Zepeda (Photo Dennis Elliott) Nick Zepeda, aka Nick the Native, has been writing songs since he was a child, when he would find a quiet space in his garage and write beats on his mother’s laptop computer. Since then, Zepeda, a Seminole who lives in Naples, has released two EP (extended
Hard Rock spotlights female artists, boosts health initiatives Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health News Top News 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