Documentary: Human hands shaped Everglades, and thus Florida Arts & Entertainment by Damon Scott - January 3, 2019September 20, 2024 Florida is a big and complex state with a big and complex history. And any conversation about that history and its complexity can’t happen without a hefty nod to one of its most profound features – the Florida Everglades. "The Swamp" documentary considers in detail the Everglades, which are comprised of
NMAI’s Object of the Month Arts & Entertainment by Guest Contributor - November 7, 2018 By Kevin Gover, Director, National Museum of the American Indian “I never knew that!” We hear that every day at the National Museum of the American Indian from visitors of all ages. Our collection of objects and our groundbreaking exhibitions shatter myths about this country and its people and leave our visitors with
‘Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines’ opens Nov. 11 Arts & Entertainment Community by From Press Release - November 6, 2018September 20, 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE — “Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines,” a full spectrum of contemporary works by multi-generational Native American artists, will open to the public on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Honoring the history of the land now called Fort Lauderdale and the legacy of Seminole Tribe ancestors,
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum conservator gives advice for care of heirlooms Arts & Entertainment Community by Robin Croskery Howard - November 1, 2018 You probably know that the Museum on Big Cypress protects many pieces of art and antiques such as paintings, patchwork, doll and baskets. But many people have things like this at home too. They might have belonged to your family for a long time, and you might be concerned about
Native American Film Festival a first at FGCU Arts & Entertainment News by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2018 FORT MYERS — Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting its first Native American Film Festival Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 on its Fort Myers campus. Tribal member and FGCU grad Bryce Osceola helped organize the festival. As an FGCU student, Osceola always knew she wanted to organize an event during National
Students’ high-tech story maps showcased at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community Education by Beverly Bidney - October 8, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — After months of work, a few Ahfachkee high school students can finally see their high-tech artwork displayed on the walls and iPads at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. The “Are We There Yet?” exhibit, which opened Aug. 28 with a reception that included all Ahfachkee high school students, features story maps
A little bit of the Everglades in Australia Arts & Entertainment Community by Nora Hernandez - October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 The Everglades is a harsh and unforgiving environment where survival depends on a hardy will to thrive. The unconquered Seminoles not only survived the removal campaign of the U.S. government but thrived in the Everglades environment of south Florida. The fluctuation and severity of wet and dry seasons along with
Memorable trip to Oklahoma for Seminole Tribe’s royalty Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - October 4, 2018 By Cheyenne Kippenberger, Miss Florida Seminole Princess Being a part of Seminole Nation Days in Oklahoma was such a great experience. Attending their princess pageant brought back memories of our own crowning day. I felt so welcomed and honored by our hosts and Seminole Nation tribal members, but more than anything I
Native American Music Awards to be held Oct. 12 in NY Arts & Entertainment by Derrick Tiger - October 4, 2018 The 18th annual Native American Music Awards will take place Oct. 12 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The awards show has been held in New York for its nine previous ceremonies. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood being its last venture
Hard Rock Atlantic City moves closer to offering online sports betting Arts & Entertainment News by Damon Scott - October 4, 2018 When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 26-year-old federal law last May, it created a potential new venture for the gambling industry – sports betting. Predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome was something once only reserved for operators in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s now something all
