Writers group hosts poetry reading, plans future events

by Tatum Mitchell - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Elgin Jumper at the poetry reading Aug. 21. (Tatum Mitchell) BIG CYPRESS — Following its first poetry reading of the year Aug. 21, the Florida Indigenous Writers Group is putting pen to paper to lay out future goals for the group. Elgin Jumper and Krystle Bowers run small group meetings about once

Immokalee community learns to make sweetgrass baskets

by Beverly Bidney - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Sweetgrass basket instructor Hali Garcia, seated in front, shows Demi Garza the intricacies of starting a sweetgrass basket during the sweetgrass basket class in Immokalee on Aug. 29. (Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — Sweetgrass may be hard to find on or near Seminole reservations, but tribal members interested in learning what to

Hard Rock warehouse tour provides glimpse into stars’ lives

by Calvin Tiger - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Kashane Tiger discusses Eddie Van Halen’s Lamborghini during a Hard Rock memorabilia warehouse tour for tribal seniors Aug. 26. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — A dozen seniors were treated to a tour of Hard Rock’s extensive music memorabilia collection. Organized by the Hollywood Council’s office and Senior Center, the Aug. 26 trip

Australian band to perform at Hard Rock Tampa

by From Press Release - August 31, 2024August 31, 2024

Australian band Chase Atlantic's 2024 North America tour includes a stop in Tampa. Atlantic Chase is scheduled to perform Oct. 21, 2024, at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $45 are available via seminolehardrocktampa.com and Ticketmaster.

The Frontmen to Headline 2025 Seminole Tribe Fair and Pow Wow

by From Press Release - August 31, 2024August 31, 2024

The Frontmen. (From Frontmenlive.com) Country music supergroup The Frontmen will headline the 2025 Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow, scheduled for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2025, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. The Frontmen, considered one of country music's hottest new supergroups, is comprised of three former lead singers,

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Returns to Hard Rock Tampa

by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Jason Bonham. (Courtesy photo). TAMPA - Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening is returning to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $75 are available via seminolehardrocktampa.com and Ticketmaster. Encompassing hits from the iconic band’s career, the concert event celebrates the life and

Seinfeld to perform at Hard Rock Live in 2025

by The Seminole Tribune - August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will kick off the new year with Jerry Seinfeld. The legendary comedian will perform two shows – Jan. 24, 2025, and Jan. 25, 2025 – at Hard Rock Live. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Aug.

Ghost orchid photo earns Brian Zepeda silver award

by Tatum Mitchell - August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Brian Zepeda with his silver Charlie Award at the gala July 26 in Orlando. (Corinne Zepeda) A lengthy trek through the swamp paid off for Brian Zepeda with an award-winning photograph and a mystery. Zepeda, Naples Council/Board liaison, took home a silver award for best photography in the single feature image category

Spencer Battiest, Aubee Billie to perform off-Broadway in NYC

by Beverly Bidney - August 22, 2024August 31, 2024

Spencer Battiest and Aubee Billie. (Battiest photo Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Billie photo from 2019 'Miss Saigon' by Amber Loveland/The King's Academy) The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Spencer Battiest and Aubee Billie will star in an off-Broadway production of “Distant Thunder” in New York City from Sept. 25 through Oct. 27,

‘Wheel of Fortune LIVE!’ coming to Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee

by The Seminole Tribune - August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

IMMOKALEE - “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” will be on stage at 8 p.m., Nov. 17, 2024, at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee. The original TV game show, “Wheel of Fortune,” was adapted into a live stage production for selected contestants and audience members to play for prizes like cash and