It was described as the largest concert on Earth to usher in the new millennium. An estimated 80,000 people with traffic jams that stretched miles and lasted hours. “Psychedelic gridlock” is how Tribune reporter Peter Gallagher described the congestion in a story. And it all happened on the Big

FORT LAUDERDALE — On Nov. 19, Everett Osceola, cultural ambassador for the Seminole Tribe and alligator wrestler, was the guest speaker at the Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale for the organization’s monthly “History Happy Hour.” He gave a presentation on the history of alligator wrestling. Though alligator wrestling is a staple in

CLEWISTON — Elgin Jumper is known for a lot of things – his artwork, short stories and poetry. He knows things too – Seminole history, art history, theater and literature. Jumper is also a prolific storyteller, and he’s been refining a new touch to that aspect of his craft – soundscapes. So

FORT LAUDERDALE — Every year during the first week of December, South Florida is home to one of the biggest art shows in the world, Art Basel. As part of an Art Basel VIP tour, History Fort Lauderdale hosted “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” on Dec. 7 at

Cali Osceola, 6, meets Santa at the Big Cypress Christmas celebration on the grounds of the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Osceola Billie, left, and Brysen Billie show the gifts they picked out at the Big Cypress Christmas celebration on Dec. 12. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Kids have a blast on

Happy holidays to you and your families, from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Christmas and the New Year are times for celebration, but also for recollection and thought. We remember times gone by and we wonder what is to come. These days we all have our own interests and activities,