Q1 revenue raises hope for U.S. casinos

by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

First-quarter revenue for commercial casinos in the U.S. has owners and operators optimistic that the industry has begun to wake up from the knockout punch it took from the pandemic. Commercial gaming revenue surpassed $11 billion in the first quarter of 2021, matching a previous all-time high that was achieved in

Guess Who is coming to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

by From Press Release - May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

The Guess Who. (Photo The Guess Who website) IMMOKALEE – The Guess Who, who have had two No. 1 singles, will perform their classic hits live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on March 19, 2022, at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale for $79 and are available by

Code talkers are focus of online Smithsonian event

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by Damon Scott - May 12, 2021September 19, 2024

Diné (Navajo) code talkers Cpl. Henry Bahe Jr. and PFC George H. Kirk. Bougainville, South Pacific, December 1943. (National Archives photo No. 127-MN69889-B). The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is scheduled to host a special online event about the Native American code talkers. The code talkers are known

New acquisitions come with early 20th century stories

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by Tara Backhouse - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

These patchwork skirts and dresses were bought for four sisters between the ages 5 and 11 in December 1969. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — As we move further away from 2020, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is happy to experience this bright new year and the opportunities that it brings. Two recent donations

South Florida Fair runs May 7-23 in West Palm Beach

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by The Seminole Tribune - May 6, 2021May 7, 2021

The South Florida Fair. (Courtesy photo) WEST PALM BEACH – The South Florida Fair returns May 7-23 at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. . The fair announced May 7 that it is no longer requiring mandatory facial coverings for entry, but is recommending that one be worn. In addition

Legendary singers to perform at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

by From Press Release - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

From left, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and Fabian will perform at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on March 4, 2022. (Courtesy photo) IMMOKALEE – Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell will perform their timeless hits live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on March 4, 2022, at 8 p.m. with doors

Artist teams up with Miccosukee Tribe for Miami exhibit

by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 14, 2021

MIAMI — The Pérez Art Museum Miami has announced a new exhibition that is heavily influenced by the Miccosukee Tribe. “The Swaying Motion on the Bank of the River Falls,” features the work of decorated Chilean artist Felipe Mujica – and marks his first major museum exhibition in the U.S. The

Hard Rock to build 8 hotels in Brazil

by Damon Scott - May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock fans who have visited or live in Brazil know there are some Hard Rock Cafes to choose from, but no hotels to stay in. But, officials say hang tight because that’s about to change in a big way. Hard Rock International released its plans April 26 for

Rep. Davids’ ‘Big Voice’ to make June debut

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by Damon Scott - April 22, 2021September 19, 2024

Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids has written a children's book titled “Sharice’s Big Voice – A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman.” (Courtesy HarperCollins) Rep. Sharice Davids, the trailblazing Democrat from Kansas, is one of two Native American women who made history in 2018. She was elected to the House of Representatives that

Panel discussion about Native American literature to be held April 20

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by The Seminole Tribune - April 20, 2021September 19, 2024

From left, authors Danielle Geller (Navajo), David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Sicangu Lakota Nation) and Brandon Hobson (Cherokee Nation Tribe of Oklahoma). The Los Angeles Times’ Festival of Books will hold a virtual panel discussion April 20 at 8 p.m. (ET) in honor of Leslie Marmon Silko (Laguna Pueblo), the