Kevin Gover named Under Secretary at Smithsonian Arts & Entertainment by The Seminole Tribune - January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Kevin Gover WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kevin Gover has been appointed the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, effective Jan. 17. Since February 2020, Gover (Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma), who was director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), has served as acting Under Secretary. The position oversees the
London casino on tap as Hard Rock acquires license Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 20, 2021April 8, 2021 The now-closed Ritz Club is located in the Ritz Hotel in London. Image via Facebook. Hard Rock International continues to expand its casino presence internationally – this time in London. The globally recognized brand has acquired a casino license from the Ritz Club – a famous casino that opened in 1998.
Virtual auction benefits South Florida Fair scholarships Education by The Seminole Tribune - January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 The South Florida Fair's virtual auction runs Jan. 15-24, 2021. WEST PALM BEACH - The South Florida Fair is holding its annual silent auction online due to Covid-19. The auction runs Jan. 15-24. It helps the fair’s scholarship fund, which annually awards $56,000 to South Florida students who have exhibited
Jackpot winnings top $615M in 2020 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 7, 2021April 8, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood awarded more than $615 million in jackpots in 2020. (Kevin Johnson photo) HOLLYWOOD – Highlighted by its largest winning jackpot ever, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood announced Wednesday that it paid out approximately 214,250 jackpots totaling more than $615 million in 2020. By
Princesses deliver holiday greetings Community by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie delivers a tribalwide holiday greeting on video in December 2020. (Image via screenshot) Through a video message, the Seminole princesses provided best wishes for a happy holiday season to the tribe. “My family and I celebrate Christmas, so this year we’ll be spending it by watching our
Live music returns to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 IMMOKALEE — Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has resumed live performances at Zig Zag Lounge with “Safe + Sound” guidelines in place. The “Safe + Sound” program mandates the proper use of required masks or face coverings, social distancing, crowd control and remaining stationary while eating or drinking. Guests must adhere
Town hall meeting to discuss Native impact on elections Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 14, 2020December 23, 2020 Congresswoman Deb Haaland A virtual town hall discussion about the impact of the Native vote on the November elections will be held Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Four Directions Native Vote, the forum will also focus on the growing impact of Native voices on the American political scene and
Romero Britto to hold meet and greet at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Arts & Entertainment Events Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming by The Seminole Tribune - December 9, 2020April 8, 2021 Romero Britto (britto.com photo) HOLLYWOOD – Internationally acclaimed artist Romero Britto will hold a meet and greet Dec. 11 at Wentworth Gallery in The Shoppes at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Guests and art collectors will have the opportunity to meet Britto, personalize artwork and
Native health care conference scheduled for June 2021 Health by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 The 11th annual Native American Healthcare Conference, hosted by Native Nation Events, is scheduled to be held on June 14-15, 2021, at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. Through a series of panels, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities, health care directors, decision-makers and tribal leaders will hear from the industry
Hard Rock Hotel Bali earns recognition for safety protocols Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2020April 8, 2021 Hard Rock Hotel Bali, located on the island of Bali in the Indian Ocean in Indonesia, announced in November that it received Certification for New Era Life Protocols given by Bali Tourism Office (Disparda Provinsi Bali) after detailed inspections and assessment. The hotel said the certificate is a testimony of