De Soto National Memorial to celebrate centennial
De Soto National Memorial to celebrate centennial this month
BRADENTON -- De Soto National Memorial is celebrating the National Park Service Centennial with a free Concert on the Lawn featuring Injunuity, and a premiere screening of the film, "First Encounter," at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
Injunuity is an all Native American flute-based orchestral rock band formed in 2007 with award-winning Choctaw composer Brad Clonch alongside Chickasaw composer Jeff Carpenter.
"First Encounter," winner of best short film or documentary from the American Indian Film Institute, is a collaborative project between the Chickasaw Nation and De Soto National Memorial based upon the Chickasaw's harrowing first encounter with Europeans -- a turning point in the conquistador Hernando de Soto's expedition. Scenes were shot at De Soto National Memorial featuring local re-enactors and staff.
Concessions provided by Fratello's Chicago Pizzeria with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Friends of De Soto National Memorial.
De Soto National Memorial is at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton.
Information: Go to nps.gov/deso or call 941-792-0458.
Tow to Go offers free Super Bowl rides home
MANATEE -- For those with no other option, Tow to Go will be there to provide a safe way home. Whether you are a AAA member or not, you can call for a Tow to Go ride anytime this weekend starting Friday. AAA will then safely transport you and your vehicle home or somewhere safe within 10 miles.
Since its inception in 1998, Tow to Go has safely removed more than 24,000 impaired drivers from roads across the Southeast.
The service is designed to be a safety net for motorists who did not plan ahead when drinking away from home.
It is offered based on the availability of AAA drivers and tow trucks during times of high call volume. AAA's Auto Club Group Traffic Safety Foundation provides the Tow to Go service because it helps keep all motorists safe from the dangers of impaired driving.
Call 855-286-9246.
-- Herald staff reports
This story was originally published February 4, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "De Soto National Memorial to celebrate centennial ."