Page 10 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '21

Page 10, Martin Downs

art HappeninGs

Elliott Museum Opens
Seminole Indians Exhibit

The Elliott Museum has unveiled the “Seminole People
of Florida – Survival and Success,” an exhibit that shows the
remarkable history of the Seminoles’ endurance, survival
and adaptation. The exhibit, which is part of the Museum
of Florida History’s Traveling Exhibits (TREX) Program,
will remain through Oct. 4, at the Elliott Museum, 825 N.E.
Ocean Blvd., Stuart.
This exhibition will examine the Seminoles’ unique
history, art and traditions. Specifically, it will focus on the
rich material culture that the Seminoles created and sustained
during the late 19th and 20th centuries. From isolation in the Alligator wrestling Four women in 19th century dress
mid-1800s to the establishment of two sovereign tribes that
oversee modern, successful businesses, the Seminole people dugout canoe, and artwork by noted artist James Hutchinson around 200 Seminoles remained in Florida in 1860. Today
have experienced an extraordinary journey. from the time he spent living with the Seminoles in the in Florida, there are two sovereign tribes — the Seminole
The exhibit also will include artifacts from the nonprofit Everglades. Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians
organization, Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists. In 1966, Hutchinson received an Arthur Vining Davis of Florida, whose members are descended from these
These artifacts show The Battles of the Loxahatchee, Foundation grant to produce a total of 50 paintings depicting survivors. The Seminole people operate successfully in
which occurred west of what is now Jupiter, Fla., in the lives of the Seminole Indians. To fully immerse today’s world and they have preserved a number of their
January 1838 between the United States military and the himself in the subject matter, he and his wife moved into traditions. They continue to be an important part of Florida’s
Seminole Indians. Additionally, guests will see artifacts a Seminole community on the Brighton Reservation near diverse cultural landscape.
from the museum’s own Seminole collection, including the northwest shore of Lake Okeechobee where they Museum visitors also can take in two additional exhibits
Willoughby’s expedition across the Everglades in 1897, a remained for six years. He produced the first paintings of now on display. “Portfolios – Jane Lawton Baldridge, A Sea
tribal elders and their families at then-remote camps in the Story Girl,” highlights the art of Jane Baldridge, an award-
Everglades, capturing this traditional culture in a time of winning sailor, licensed boat captain, and accomplished
rapid disappearance.
After a tragic period of warfare and forced deportation, Art Happenings on page 11

Treasure Coast Outdoors

Palm City’s Lighthouse over 100 anglers

Point And Seagate Harbor participated.
I was happy to
Fourth Annual Tournament donate 50 rope-
handled 5-gallon
By Jim Weix buckets, as well as
When the Martin pledge $1,000 from
Count y Art i fi c i a l each neighborhood
Reef tournament was real estate closing
discontinued, participant that I have towards
and often a winner, Tom the neighborhood
Flynn decided he missed dredging fund.
that tournament on the Resident Jeremy
second weekend of July. Lund donated
So, he started his own a custom-made
tournament to replace it. fishing rod, which
He created Palm City’s was auctioned off.
Lighthouse Point and Seagate Harbor Yappie Hour Ac c or di ng
Invitational Fishing Tournament. The name comes from to Tom Flynn: “I Zane Worrell was both the First
Billy Bowlegs the daily gathering of neighbors and their dogs at the want to thank our Place Angler and Junior Angler.
generous sponsors,
neighborhood park.
L
L AVARGNA AW PLLC This year he and some volunteers held their fourth anglers and volunteers who, once again, helped make this
annual tournament. A total of 28 boats, along with
event a big success. Thanks to all the bakers who whipped
up some delicious desserts for all to taste. Thanks to Ted
and Linda on the Committee Boat, Kerry and Sandy at
. the weigh station, the anglers who donated their fresh
fish, Tom and Kathleen for cleaning and fileting it all, for
. Wills and Trusts Victory Pit Stop to fry it up, and last but not least, Donna,
. Probate our photographer, shopper, wrapper and all-around super
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Clothing. He was terrific to work with and the shirts (and
flags) look awesome. I appreciate all of you!”
Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
ANTHONY LAVARGNA conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
ANTHONY LAVARGNA
Member of the Florida Bar Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
Licensed in the United States
District Court, Southern and Hall of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands
Middle Districts of Florida
of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
Hannah Carelli took Top Lady Angler with a kingfish of Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
6.65 pounds. or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.

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