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On behalf of my wife, Deanna Snyder, First Lady of the Seneca Nation, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to this fine establishment. I have the distinct privilege to serve as the president of this great Nation, having been chosen by my people for the fifth time this fall. It is an honor for me to help lead the 8,000 members of the Seneca Nation toward a bright and prosperous future. The facility that you’re visiting now is a key part of that tomorrow. Our world-class gaming facilities and hotels in Niagara Falls and Allegany are attractive destinations for thousands of residents from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Ontario. Our resorts have proven extremely popular because of the amenities and extras that both sites offer up in spades. The impressive AAA Four Diamond rating that our hotels have earned is a fitting honor, as these properties are certainly jewels of the Western New York region. Here, everything is resplendent, including our many outstanding restaurants, thrilling live shows and luxurious spa and salon. It is our goal to offer up the most entertaining and lavish destinations possible to keep our customers highly satisfied. A recent example is our impressive new hotel tower at the Seneca Allegany resort, which adds 200 new first-class rooms to our footprint. This tower stands in testament to the ingenuity and aspirations of the Seneca people. Like each of our facilities, the $48-million tower is not soon forgotten. We are also right now hard at work on taking our Buffalo Creek Casino to a much higher level. I know that what we are building in the City of Buffalo will prove to be yet another great success for our region and my people. To all of our guests, past, present and tomorrow, I say, “Nya:weh Ske:no!” Which in English means “I am thankful you are well.” While you are at any of our facilities, I am confident the answer is “yes.”
Barry E. Snyder, Sr. President, Seneca Nation of Indians
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Ten Years of Seneca Niagara Casino
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Executive Chef Profile: Gary McHale
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Seneca Casinos: There’s an App for That
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The Entertainment Stays Hot this Winter at Seneca Casinos!
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‘Silver Bells, Silver Bells, It’s Christmas Time in the City’
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Seneca Niagara Casino’s ‘Day-One Employees’ Reflect on a Decade of Success
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Let the Games Begin!
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Cora Isaacs: Not Your Ordinary Security Guard
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Holiday Shopper’s Delight at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel’s Boutique Stores
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A New Look for Seneca Casino Websites
Seneca Casinos Gets Social
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Experience Buffalo’s Allure
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NAMA Brings World-Class Music & Heritage to Seneca Events Center
Welcome to the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County
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Routes to Art Holiday Sale on December 1
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A ‘Fresh’ Experience at the New Thunder Falls Buffet
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Play-for-Fun Gaming Goes Online with iPlaySeneca.com
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Championship Snocross Comes to Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
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Seneca Storytelling
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Ellicottville’s Exceptional Winter Experience Why Would You Consider Anywhere Else?
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Welcome I hope you enjoy this issue of Seneca Today magazine. Inside, you’ll find not only the latest news about Seneca Casinos but also events and attractions in the communities near our properties. The winter season and holidays are full of activities in Western New York, so take advantage of the area when you visit us. Among this issue’s stories, two key focuses are on Seneca Niagara Casino’s 10-year anniversary and the completely redesigned Thunder Falls Buffet. Our hallmark is exceptional guest service, and 470 of our team members have delivered that from the very beginning. They know that this is a great place to work, and they sincerely enjoy making our guests happy. Many of these “Day-One Employees” started at the Thunder Falls Buffet – and it seems fitting that as we celebrate 10 years at Seneca Niagara Casino, our firstever restaurant is undergoing a complete transformation. As vice president of our Food and Beverage Department, I can tell you with complete confidence that this buffet will be unlike any buffet you’ve ever experienced. You’ll be amazed by the lights, sounds, smells, and constant excitement and interaction that the restaurant has to offer. This certainly is a monumental way to begin our next 10 successful years at Seneca Niagara Casino. Whether you visit the new Thunder Falls Buffet or any of our 10 dining locations on property, please be sure to let me know anytime what we’re doing well and what we can do even better. It’s your reactions that drive what we do. And be sure to take the time to get to know our friendly team members. You’ll be amazed at how long many of them have been here – and how much they love working for Seneca Casinos. Sincerely yours, David Kopasz Vice President of Food and Beverage Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Ten YearS of
August 18, 2002 The Nation-State Gaming Compact is signed into law, granting the Seneca Nation of Indians the exclusive right to operate Class III casinos in Western New York.
september 18, 2002 Construction crews begin transforming the former Niagara Falls Convention & Civic Center into Seneca Niagara Casino.
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FebruAry 25, 2002 The 5th Dimension (No. 1 hit: “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”) is the first musical act to play in the 440-seat Bear’s Den Showroom.
December 31, 2002
mAy 14, 2004
Seneca Niagara Casino opens with 2,625 slot machines, 93 table games, Thunder Falls Buffet, and Club 101. The $100 million project was completed in 100 days. The first bet is placed on a Wheel of Fortune® slot machine.
The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse opens
December 31, 2005 The first 10 floors of the new Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel are opened. Work continues on the remaining portions of the project. Also open for the first time on New Year’s Eve are Koi, la Cascata, Three Sisters Café, the Lobby Bar, an expanded gaming floor, and the 2,400-seat Seneca Niagara Events Center – with legendary singer Aretha Franklin playing the first show.
mAy 18, 2004 Ground is broken for a 26-story hotel at Seneca Niagara Casino.
April 2006 The 26-story, 604-room hotel complex at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel – including The Spa & Salon and an indoor swimming pool – is completed.
June 13, 2011
2013
Hotel room renovations begin throughout Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. All 26 floors are complete by January 2012.
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel celebrates 10 years and beyond! The property today includes 4,000 slot machines, 100 table games, 10 dining locations, and 604 hotel rooms.
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2006 through 2012 Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel earns the Four Diamond Award from AAA, one of the mosttrusted names in the travel industry, in every year of its eligibility. It is one of only three properties in Western New York to receive the honor (with Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel being another recipient) – part of an elite group of only 3.8 percent of the 59,000 AAA Diamond Rated establishments throughout North America and the Caribbean.
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Seneca niagara caSino’S ‘Day-one employeeS’ reflect on a DecaDe of SucceSS In preparation for a grand opening on December 31, 2002, the Seneca Nation of Indians hired nearly 2,000 workers to run Seneca Niagara Casino. Ten years later, a quarter of those team members are still with the company today and are affectionately known as “Day-One Employees.” Seneca Today interviewed some of these 470 distinguished individuals to learn about their perspectives on the company’s growth, its legacy of outstanding customer service, and its fabric within the Niagara Falls USA community.
Jennifer Peete, Database Marketing CoorDinator “Every year there has been something new on the property – whether it was the hotel or a new restaurant or retail outlet. And when the Senecas build something, it’s never a shoddy job – everything is done to the highest standards.” “I also like the fact that team members can always learn something new here, and Seneca Niagara Casino has always offered me many opportunities to do just that. I started busing and waitressing at Thunder Falls Buffet, worked my way through the Cashier Cage, then ventured into the Finance Department, and am now learning something completely new in the Marketing Department.” JuDy barbarigo, Marketing serviCes shift Manager “I had 25 years of service at a major company before they moved from Niagara Falls. It left a big hole in the community. I was so glad that the Senecas gave me another chance to have a great job and a new family. I will always be grateful.” Pernell Morring, seCurity offiCer “I thrive on customer service. I love answering questions, and I’m always willing to help others. Customer service is such an important aspect in this industry, and it’s what sets Seneca Niagara Casino apart from other businesses.” “I’m amazed at how fast the growth has been in 10 years. I’m comfortable here, and the benefits mean so much – especially for my two young children. I’m very happy to be part of such a successful company.” steve Washburn, viCe PresiDent of seCurity oPerations “I like working at Seneca Niagara Casino because I enjoy interacting with our guests as well as with my fellow employees. As an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, I have a vested interest in making sure this company succeeds.” JiM kWasniak, DireCtor of eMPloyee relations “Customer service was essential in everything we did, even before we opened. Our first employee orientation took place in the abandoned Burlington Coat Factory in the old Rainbow Mall, and we had an entire segment specially-dedicated to customer service. It covered everything from making eye contact with guests to remaining calm and polite during difficult situations. It is amazing to see what we were doing 10 years ago compared to where we are today.” aMy klaes, banquet Manager “I think one of the most important aspects of the operation from day one was how each person was made to feel appreciated and part of a bigger family. The company went out of its way to thank the employees for doing a great job, and we were made to feel very good about helping the company succeed.”
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Cora IsaaCs Not Your ordiNarY SecuritY Guard Cora Isaacs’ official title at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is “Security Guard,” but she does far more than provide safety. Guests who see her at her usual post during the mid-morning and early-afternoon hours by the hotel elevator know that she plays a number of indispensable roles for the casino. Among them: ambassador, greeter, magician, unique artist, and even television star! Cora, who is one of more than 400 “Day One” employees at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, still has the same passion for the job since she began – and lets it show. “The minute a guest steps into our property, that person is somebody special in my eyes,” she said. “I want to give everyone a memorable experience.” Cora is one of the most frequently complimented team members by reviewers on TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel website – and guests identify her by name in letters received by the Guest Services Department. Besides holding elevator doors and striking up conversations with anyone that passes her post, Cora is renowned for her “craft box” that contains hundreds of threads, trinkets, cards, and coins. It is common to see groups of people gathered around the elevator to watch her perform a magic trick or create one of her clever rings – such as the “Dime-on Ring” that is made from a dollar bill and a dime as the top base, and the “Pair-aDice Ring” that features two small plastic dice tied to a band made of thread.
“Holding open doors, making rings… I really enjoy what I do, and it’s the little things that go a long way,” she said. “People from all over tell me that guest service is the hallmark of Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, and they can’t get over how friendly we are. I don’t mind making birthday cakes and cards if it means guests are happy and have a lasting, positive impression of our property.” Cora is also featured in the Seneca Casinos recent television spots. She volunteered to be an extra in a scene, but the director quickly recognized her high energy and cast her in a starring role. She can be seen blowing a kiss and pointing at a slot machine for good luck.
To join the winning team at Seneca Casinos, please visit www.SenecaCasinos.com and click on “Careers” or call 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322).
“There’s no better place to work than Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel,” she said. “Everyone here has a job to do, and I’ll gladly guard the roof if that’s what the team needs. But I like where I am because I feel like I can be more resourceful to people.”
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the new thunder FAlls BuFFet ImagIne steppIng Into a restaurant with an array of colorful lights and video screens, excitement and interaction with the chefs, and mouthwatering aromas everywhere. These will be some of the sights, sounds, and smells inside the completely redesigned Thunder Falls Buffet at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel when it opens to the public in 3125 December PMS of 2012.
PMSwill 301 The new buffet not resemble a typical buffet at all: it will be a restaurant with PMS 2748at every turn. different experiences Guests will be able to choose from more than 100 ofPMS their 2602 favorite items from each of six unique food stations, including PMSAsian, 2695grilled food, pizzas, Mediterranean, dessert, and a salad bar. PMS 3125
“We’re redefining the buffet,” said David PMS 2695 Kopasz, vice president of food and beverage, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. “It will be a memorable culinary experience, and guests will see many
different types of cuisine prepared in front of them by our chefs.” “From the brick ovens for the specialty pizzas, to the sizzle and flames at the Central Grille, the new Thunder Falls Buffet is a place that touches upon all of one’s senses,” added Gary McHale, executive chef, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. “This won’t be the typical buffet experience. No matter what time you’re here, you’re going to enjoy a dish that is made-to-order and prepared fresh in front of your eyes.” Leading restaurant architect SOSH worked with Seneca Niagara Casino’s Food & Beverage Team to create an entirely new floor plan with an “openmarket” experience, where all the cooking equipment is in plain view. The new Thunder Falls Buffet will be a “can’t-miss” part of Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, as the bar and entrance will integrate with the gaming floor.
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Overall seating will increase from 420 to 500 seats. Unique wine and beer displays, large video screens, and colored lighting will add to the interactive and exciting feel inside the restaurant. In addition, terrazzo floors, rich fabrics, intricately-lit buffet stations, and a sound system with music are just some of the new features that await guests. The restaurant also promises to be an uncomplicated dining experience for guests. Accoutrements unique to specific foods are at each station as opposed to a central area. Different types of comfortable seating – such as booths, tables, and even a chef’s table – are located close to the stations for added convenience and create unique dining experiences for each visit. Guests will also find self-service beverage stations and selfcheckout kiosks throughout the facility. All food items, including those on Thunder Falls Buffet’s existing menu, will be completely reworked for the new buffet. A major
focus throughout on the menus will be on comfort, ethnic, and healthy items. Servers and chefs will be trained to accommodate dietary needs such as sugar-free, low-sodium and gluten-free options. Buffets and casinos tend to go together like fine wine and artisan cheese, and that was certainly the case when Seneca Niagara Casino opened 10 years ago, as Thunder Falls Buffet was one of the first restaurants to open on property. It has catered to more than eight million diners since then, and now aims to make new memories. “There will always be an experience happening at the new Thunder Falls Buffet – a restaurant that offers a world of flavors under one roof for one price,” Kopasz said. “With the new design and the fresh, made-to-order foods in a market-style atmosphere, guests will experience the ultimate in quality, variety, value, and convenience.”
thunder Falls Buffet is located near the northwest corner of seneca niagara Casino & Hotel, close to the seneca poker room and the Keno Lounge. It is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m., as well as from 9 to 11 a.m. on saturdays and sundays for breakfast. to make reservations, call 1-877-8-seneCa (1-877-873-6322). For more information, please visit www.senecaCasinos.com.
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A sAMplinG OF the new stAtiOns & FOOd iteMs At thunder FAlls BuFFet Central Grille • Slow-roasted prime rib • Honey-brined roasted turkey • Premium rack of pork • Buttermilk mashed potatoes • Southern fried chicken
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Pizza Station • BLT pizza • Four-cheese pizza • Thai chicken with peanuts and cashews pizza
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deSSert • Vanilla cake with root beer glaze • Sweet potato pie • Mocha chocolate mousse custard • Bananas Foster cobbler • Cannoli • Frozen yogurt bar
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Gary McHale
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Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
East Amherst, New York, USA
Wife, two daughters, one son
Golf, sailing, charcoal barbequing
Odd job before cooking:
One year as a hotel detective at The Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick
Philosophy on cooking:
“It’s important to let the flavors of the elements come through and dominate the dish. A fish stew should taste like fish – and not be overpowered by seasoning. A strawberry dessert should taste like strawberry. The principle elements should be the starring cast, and the rest of the ingredients should play a supporting role.”
On whether he knew he would one day become a chef:
“I had hoped I would, but wasn’t sure. Just recently, I saw a childhood friend who said he wasn’t surprised that I became a chef. He said, ‘You were always experimenting. I remember when you were nine years old and made a sandwich with peanut butter, mustard, hot peppers, and garlic!’”
On family influences for cooking:
“My mother was a natural at cooking. She had great seasoning abilities, and kept a meticulous garden of vegetables. My father was an excellent griller, and we used to cook breakfast together for the family every Sunday.”
On his management style:
“I’m very hands-on and involved. I like to think of myself as a coach and mentor, and I try to build the management skills of the chefs.”
An accomplishment at Seneca Niagara:
“Besides opening up the Western Door Steakhouse, I’m very proud of Blues Burger Bar. I felt like we nailed what customers want in this market. We have a consistent quality product at a good price.”
On the new Thunder Falls Buffet:
“The buffet was already built when I arrived at Seneca Niagara, so this feels like a chance to go back to the plate and hit a homerun. I’m very excited for guests to see live cooking of fresh food… great food.”
Words to live by:
“Plan for the best; be ready for the worst. And never underestimate the impact of leadership – especially intangible qualities like honesty and integrity.”
Buffalo-Style Chicken Wing Soup Recipe
~ serves six people; takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare ~ Chef Gary says: “This isn’t haute cuisine, but it’s a delicious dish to serve on a chilly Sunday in Western New York!”
Ingredients: 1 cup of diced onions
1 cup of diced celery
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons of flour
3 cups of chicken broth
1 cup of heavy cream
½ cup of milk
½ cup of white cheddar shredded cheese
¼ cup of Asiago shredded cheese
3 cups of cooked pulled chicken
Frank’s hot sauce
4 ounces of quality blue cheese
The day before cooking, roast a 2- to 3-pound chicken and let it cool. Or, you could buy a rotisserie chicken if time is a factor. De-bone the meat, shred, and reserve. Then, in a large pot, sauté the onions and celery in butter. Add flour and cook at medium heat for approximately five minutes, and stir constantly. Whisk in the stock and milk, and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and cheeses. Simmer for five to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Add hot sauce, salt, and blue cheese to taste – but be careful to add the blue cheese sparingly, as it is very strong. You could also omit the blue cheese at this step, and instead crumble a little on top at serving time. Add the shredded chicken to each bowl and fill with soup. For added flavor, consider adding chopped chives and/or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Finally, beginning the Seneca properties. Finally, beginning Blackjack Super 7’s is a new side bet this past October, the games began to Blackjack Super 7’s is a new side bet this past October, the games began to offering for specially-marked blackjack appear on the gaming floors – replacing a offering for specially-marked blackjack appear on the gaming floors – replacing a tables, where players can make a $1 side few extra tables of existing games. tables, where players can7’s make side few extra tables of existing games. wager that one or more will abe$1dealt wager that one or more 7’s will be dealt “These games have begun to appear in their hand. For a first card as a 7, the “These games have and begun appear in their For3-to-1. a firstTwo cardunsuited as a 7, the in other casinos areto very popular,” playerhand. is paid 7’s pay in other casinos and are very popular,” player is paid 3-to-1. Two unsuited 7’s pay said Joe Villagomez, retired director of 50-to-1, while two suited 7’s pay 100-tosaidtable Joe Villagomez, retired director of & 50-to-1, two suited pay 100-togames, Seneca Niagara Casino 1. The while big money comes7’s if three 7’s hit: tableHotel. games, Seneca Niagara Casino & 1. The big money comes if three hit: 7’s “These games were a natural fit unsuited 7’s pays 500-to-1 and 7’s suited Hotel. “These games were a natural fit unsuited 7’s pays 500-to-1 and suited 7’s for upgrading our offerings and making pays 5,000-to-1. for upgrading our offerings and making pays 5,000-to-1. the pit areas even more exciting for our “The fun of Blackjack Super 7’s is that it the pit areas even more exciting for our players.” “The fun you of Blackjack Super 7’s isbet, that it allows to make an optional but players.” allows to make an optional but Each game is also very easy to learn. won’tyou affect the other players’ bet, hands,” War pits card against card in a Mitten said. “It’s an added twist to the Eachcasino game is also very easy to learn. won’t affect the other players’ hands,” highest-number-wins-game. Players standard game.” casino War pits card against card in a place Mitten said.blackjack “It’s an added twist to the an initial wager with the option of making highest-number-wins-game. Players place standard blackjack game.” Blackjack Switch is based on blackjack a tie wager bet. with the option of making an initial but differsSwitch in that is two hands, than Blackjack based onrather blackjack a tie bet. “Casino War is so easy to play because butone, are dealt to each playing position. differs in that two hands, rather than it’s aWar game of us as kids,” The player initially allowed to “Casino is most so easy to played play because one, are dealtistothen each playing position. said Pauline Huff, table games dual-rate switch the top two cards between it’s a game most of us played as kids,” The player is then initially allowed tohands. shift manager, Seneca Niagara Casino Natural are paid 1:1 instead of said Pauline Huff, table games dual-rate switch theblackjacks top two cards between hands. & Hotel. “It’s exciting because it’s very the standard 3:2, and a hard total of 22 shift manager, Seneca Niagara Casino Natural blackjacks are paid 1:1 instead of fast but is simple to follow. It’s probably the dealer will push all player hands & Hotel. “It’s exciting because it’s very thefor standard 3:2, and a hard total of 22 the least intimidating table game, in my except a natural. fast but is simple to follow. It’s probably for the dealer will push all player hands opinion.” the least intimidating table game, in my except a natural. opinion.”
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“Blackjack fun because becauseititallows allows “Blackjack Switch Switch is fun you and increase increaseyour your youto to change change cards and odds Villagomez said. said.“You’re “You’re odds of of winning,” winning,” Villagomez notstuck stuck with with the hands not hands you’re you’re dealt, dealt,so so youcan can feel feel more in control you control of of the thegame.” game.” Inaddition addition to to the new table In table games, games, Seneca Niagara Niagara Casino Casino & Seneca & Hotel Hotel isisgetting getting ready to to launch launch a a new new learn-to-play ready learn-to-play initiative. Sessions Sessions will initiative. will take take place placeduring during pre-determined hours in the pre-determined hours in the table tablegames games area located located on on the the casino area casino floor floornear nearthe the Main Cage Cage and and entrance entrance to Main to the the Turtle Turtle Island casino casino area. area. Registration Island Registrationwill willbe be free – a sign-up sheet will be available free – a sign-up sheet will be available one hour before each session at the pit. one hour before each session at the pit. Table games dealers will teach players Table games dealers will teach players the rules of a particular game with “play the rules of a particular game with “play money” but will offer each registrant an money” will offer registrant incentivebut – such as a each voucher for one an of incentive – such as a voucher for one of the nearby restaurants. The Table Games the nearby restaurants. The Table Games Department plans to feature a new table Department plans to feature a new table game every month. game every month. “For a new player, it can feel intimidating “For new player, it can to goa to a table game andfeel notintimidating know how to go to a table game and not know to play,” Mitten said, “especially whenhow the to play,” said, when the game is Mitten meant to be “especially fun.” game is meant to be fun.” “We’re creating these sessions because we want to take these away the ‘intimidation “We’re creating sessions because factor’ players,” Huff we wantfor tonew taketable awaygames the ‘intimidation said, “and we want show them that Huff factor’ for new tabletogames players,” table“and games beto the liveliest games said, wecan want show them that to play in a casino.” table games can be the liveliest games to play in a casino.” to learn more about the new table games Seneca casinos, please to learnatmore about the new tablevisit Senecacasinos.com. games at Seneca casinos, please visit
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cryStal Boutique
candle Boutique
One brand is synonymous worldwide with exceptional quality for crystal products: Swarovski. Now you can purchase the finest crystal inside Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel at Swarovski Crystal Boutique. Gaze upon a dazzling display of jewelry, watches and décor items. Find your signature piece of luxury crystal today – sparkle and shine for years to come!
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will brighten your day with America’s Best Loved Candle™ at Yankee Candle Boutique. Dozens of fragrances are available in sizes from votive candles to large candle jars. Visit again and again throughout the year for the latest seasonal and specialty scents.
Amazing accessories, wonderful wearable items, and great gifts all priced at $10
Seasonal gifts to match the time of year and upcoming holidays
Home to the hottest gadgets and gizmos
movado Boutique
cHocolateS Boutique
ESQ by Movado brand offers timepieces of superior design and quality. The watches unite Swiss heritage with elegance and exceptional value across a spectrum of classic styles. Each features solid stainless-steel craftsmanship, scratch-resistant sapphire and mineral crystals, and impeccable details. The boutique also includes designer sunglasses by Bollé and Serengeti.
The premier chocolate in Western New York now has a home at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel! An assortment of superior-quality chocolates from Watson’s Chocolates – such as truffles, chocolatecovered pretzels, and the ever-popular sponge candy – is available seven days a week to satisfy your sweet tooth. Items start at around $2, with gift baskets priced at $20 and up.
Unique and upscale gifts
A 24-hour store with all the little items needed during your stay
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Play-for-fun GaminG Goes online with All the excitement of gAming at Seneca Casinos is now available on the Internet with iPlaySeneca.com, a play-for-fun site with nearly 100 different online slot machines, video poker, table games, bingo, head-to-head poker tables, and instant games from which to choose. The site is free to join and the games are free to use. Seneca Casinos partnered with GTECH G2, the premier provider to the iGaming and sport-betting industry, to launch iPlaySeneca.com this past summer. Four unique modules are available and all linked through the same “Fun Play” account balance: casino games, poker games, bingo games, and instant games. “iPlaySeneca.com gives guests the Seneca experience in the comfort of their own homes,” said Greg Bechkos, vice president of marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “It’s also a learning experience, as they can try new games for free.” The casino games module includes more than 50 slot machines – some as simple as the traditional three-line slots to others with 30 lines, elaborate bonus rounds, and progressive jackpots. Dozens of table
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games – each with multiple tables – are also part of the module, such as roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat, Sic Bo, Pai Gow Poker, and more. Additional games such as bingo, Money Wheel, and keno are available as well.
video poker, virtual horse racing, a bingo café and lounge, scratch cards, and more. The bingo module also offers an online chat room that allows iPlaySeneca. com users to interact with one another.
The poker games module allows players to go head-to-head at poker tables. Limit, no-limit, pot-limit, practice, and private tables are available for four poker varieties: Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha, Stud Games, and Five-Card Draw. Sit-and-go as well as multi-tournament options also are available.
“iPlaySeneca.com offers guests the chance to experience what a game is like that they’ve seen inside one of our casinos,” said Jim Wise, senior vice president of marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “They’ll enjoy the diversity and depth of games, and we’ll be adding new gaming choices all the time on the site.”
The casino and poker modules start with an easy and secure software download, and new users receive $1,000 in Fun Play funds once their accounts are registered and activated. Every day, active iPlaySeneca.com users will have the opportunity to add a free $500 Fun Play bonus to their accounts.
More than 15,000 people have registered for iPlaySeneca.com to date, with more than 80 percent actively using the site. “We surveyed the players, and about half said they intend to use iPlaySeneca.com daily,” Bechkos said. “They not only know how much fun the site is, but also see real value from it.”
For those looking for even faster play, the third and fourth modules – instant games and bingo games – allow users to play games without downloading any application. The games run on Adobe Flash Player, and more than 75 options are available, such as slots, table games,
to get started with your play-for-fun online gaming experience with Seneca casinos, visit www.iPlaySeneca.com today and earn $1,000 fun Play when you register*! *NOTE: You must be 21 years of age or older to register.
Seneca caSinoS has joined the digital age in a big way. Three new apps – one for each casino property – provide a “virtual concierge” for Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on mobile devices. The electronic pocket guides contain a wealth of information about gaming, promotions, dining, entertainment, accommodations, and other guest services. Seneca Casinos partnered with Bally Technologies, Inc. – a leader in slots, video machines, casino management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry – to create and launch the apps in late August. Each native app is free and available for download from the Apple iTunes® Store for the iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®, and from Google Play® for Android™ devices. Similar features in the native apps are also available in a mobile website version and can be viewed in any mobile device web browser. In addition to providing listings of things to do and local attractions, the apps are GPS-enabled and will allow guests to find activities closest to them during their visits. Up-to-date concert listings not only provide easy-to-read descriptions and engaging photos, but also include direct links through Ticketmaster for purchasing tickets. Guests also can review upcoming
promotions and dining options, including restaurant menus and wine lists.
Booth for guests to check accounts on-the-go.
Those looking to stay at the Niagara or Allegany hotels will see virtual tours of hotel rooms and can make a reservation using their fingertips. The apps also include information about slots and table games, The Spa & Salon, weather updates, property maps, bus information, directions, phone listings, contact information and photos of casino hosts, a digital version of Seneca Today magazine, Seneca Player’s Club benefits, and even real-time U.S.-Canada border-crossing wait-times. All are integrated with popular social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and allow guests to rate and share individual pages.
“Everything you could ever need to know about Seneca Casinos is now right at your fingertips,” said Jim Wise, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “These apps provide our guests easy access to information – anytime, anywhere.” Download the free apps today by visiting the apple iTunes® Store or Google Play®, or visit the mobile websites at m.senecaniagaracasino.com, m.senecaalleganycasino.com, or m.senecabuffalocreekcasino.com, and stay “in the know” with the latest updates from Seneca casinos!
Each app for iPhone® and iPad® users also provides a free Bally® play-for-fun slot game: “Cash Wizard” for Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, “Code Red” for Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, and “Lightning Jackpots” for Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. And, the latest feature for the new apps is a Seneca Player’s Club Login that allows a guest to check his or her point balance, promotional offers, card level, and win/ loss statements. The feature is accessed through the player’s account number and PIN for a safe, secure, easy, and convenient way to view information. This is the first option outside the Promotions
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A New Look for Seneca caSino Websites The home on The web for each of the three Seneca Casino properties just received a major upgrade this past September. Each sports a clean look, bold graphics, and easier-to-navigate toolbars. The new layouts were designed with Seneca Casinos’ most frequent guests in mind. “Most of all, we wanted to create very functional sites with good details,” said Jim Wise, senior vice president of marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “Our branding is visible and relevant, but it’s the content that drives the sites. We’ve designed the new pages so that there is a wealth of information that is easy to access.” Each website includes static toolbars at the top and bottom of the page. The top toolbar includes icons to easily transfer website viewers to other Seneca Casino– related pages, including SenecaMeetings. com, SenecaHickoryStick.com, and the new iPlaySeneca.com play-for-fun gaming site. An added language selector translates the site into eight different languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Italian, Japanese,
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Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. The bottom toolbar includes links to Seneca Casinos’ various social media sites, a sign-up link for an email newsletter, and information about the Seneca Player’s Club. Throughout the sites, viewers will find more eye-catching images than ever before – including scrolling graphics, virtual tours, property maps, and detailed attractions in the Western New York region. Other sub-pages are in plain sight on the homepage, such as directions, contact information, and online hotel reservations. “We think our guests will find the sites to be very visually appealing and easy to navigate,” said Greg Bechkos, vice president of marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “Each site delivers the full Seneca experience, and we also looked to promote the surrounding region and drive more awareness of the travel destinations of Western New York and the Southern Tier Region. We have a number of partnerships within the community, and this is a great way to showcase
them. It also lets our guests know there is so much to do when visiting Seneca Casinos and that it truly is a complete entertainment experience.” To view the new Seneca Casino websites, visit SenecaCasinos.com.
Even when you can’t physically be at one of the three Seneca Casinos, you can stay connected online through social networks. Be sure to join us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Each site gives you an in-depth look at what’s happening throughout the casinos, as well as firsthand news about just-announced entertainment and promotions. Join a discussion with fellow fans, or simply let us know what you like about the Seneca experience. And now, we’ve upped the ante on becoming a member of our Facebook page with special Facebook-only promotions to win prizes like concert tickets and hotel stays.
VIP Buffet Experience
Facebook Great Exchange
Throughout the month of December, just fill out the entry form once under the “Seneca Experience” tab on our Facebook page, and you’ll be entered to win a fabulous prize pack that includes an overnight stay at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, $250 in Free Slot Play, and dinner for you and 20 guests at the all-new Thunder Falls Buffet!
Exclusively for our Facebook fans: Watch for upcoming “Facebook Great Exchange” events this winter for both Seneca Niagara Casino and Seneca Niagara Casino. Sign up through the Seneca Casinos Facebook page, print and fill out a special voucher, bring it to the Promotions Booth on property, and then exchange your Player’s Club Points for Free Slot Play!
When we reach 50,000 fans, we will have an exclusive promotion just for our Facebook fans – $50,000 in prizes will be available and one lucky fan will win $25,000!
You could be our next big winner. Plus, you never know what we’ll do next! Show your Seneca Casinos pride and get connected by joining us at:
www.facebook.com/SenecaCasinos
www.twitter.com/SenecaCasinos
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Step beyond the velvet facebook.com/hardrock.niagarafalls twitter.com/hrcniagarausa rope and party like a rock star at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls- USA. The cafe features great food, authentic memorabilia and cool merchandise all under one roof. Hard Rock Cafe is conveniently located across from Niagara Falls State Park and the International Rainbow Bridge. Live performances by local and national artists featured weekly. See the Show! ©2012 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. All rights reserved.
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Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Guitar Drop •Monday, December 31, 2012 8:00 PM •Free outdoor concert featuring Everclear also performing Eve 6 •Concert on Old Falls St. adjacent to Hard Rock Cafe •Hard Rock drops 10’ illuminated guitar at midnight with fireworks display •Food and beverage concessions
open daily at 11am serving food that rocks.
there’s always something happening at hard rock. check out our website or facebook for our weekly live music events including free music fridays and other live music shows.
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The Entertainment Stays Hot t his Winter at Seneca Casinos! The best entertainers in the world can be found week after week in Western New York at Seneca Casinos. Whether it’s rock and roll, comedy, country, or timeless tunes, you can enjoy a premier performance with up to 2,400 of your fellow casino-goers at a Seneca Events Center in Niagara Falls or Salamanca. No view is further than 100 feet from the stage, and it gets even closer – 40 feet – inside the intimate 440-seat Bear’s Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Join us this winter for Entertainment Worth Sharing!
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BEAR’S DEN SHOWROOM
WINTER ENTERTaINmENT aT SENEca caSINoS Seneca niagara eventS center
Seneca allegany eventS center
Bear’S Den Showroom at Seneca niagara caSino
(All shows 8 PM unless noted)
(All shows 7 PM unless noted)
(All shows 8 PM unless noted)
• DECEmBEr 5 – Christmas with Wayne Newton (1:30 PM)
• NovEmBEr 28 – a Special Holiday Concert with Brenda Lee (1:30 PM)
• DECEmBEr 1 – Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (5 PM)
• DECEmBEr 6 – Christmas with Wayne Newton (1:30 PM and 7 PM)
• NovEmBEr 29 – a Special Holiday Concert with Brenda Lee (1:30 PM)
• DECEmBEr 30 – Canadian rock musician David Wilcox
• NovEmBEr 30 – a Special Holiday Concert with Brenda Lee • DECEmBEr 1 – a Special Holiday Concert with Brenda Lee
• DECEmBEr 31 – New Year’s Eve concerts with Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night (8 and 11 PM)
• DECEmBEr 22 – Vietnamese Dance Show
• DECEmBEr 2 – a Special Holiday Concert with Brenda Lee (1:30 PM)
• JaNuarY 5 – Eclectic rock group Little Feat
• DECEmBEr 29 – Iconic funk group Earth, Wind and Fire
• JaNuarY 12 – Country / Christian band Diamond Rio
• JaNuarY 12 – Legendary reggae group The Wailers
• JaNuarY 11 – Top 1970’s rock band Grand Funk Railroad
• JaNuarY 27 – rock ‘n’ roll masters Creedence Clearwater Revisited (5 PM)
• JaNuarY 19 – 1970’s funk band War
• DECEmBEr 7 – Christmas with Wayne Newton (7 PM) • DECEmBEr 8 – Christmas with Wayne Newton (1:30 PM and 7 PM) • DECEmBEr 9 – Christmas with Wayne Newton (1:30 PM)
• JaNuarY 26 – rant-loving comedian Lewis Black • marCH 2 – The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin
• JaNuarY 26 – Country musician Mac McAnally • FEBruarY 2 – Soulful singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt
More great acts to be announced! Tickets are available at all Seneca casino box offices, www.Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 800-745-3000.
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PC HORS DʼOEUVRE PC® Manitaropita (filled with mushrooms, feta and cream cheese)
Off Dry White
PC® Shrimp Mini Hors D’oeuvre Collection with sweet chili dipping sauce
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PC® Smoked Salmon Dip
PC® BM Breaded Butterflied Shrimp
PC® Bacon Wrapped Lollipops (with Jalapeno)
PC® Phyllo Pastry Hors D’Oeuvre collection and PC® Fruit & Cheese Phyllo Pastry Collection
Niagara Chardonnay Big, fat white (high Barrel Fermented alcohol 13.5 to and/or Aged, 14.5%) Viognier
PC® French Quiche Hors D’oeuvre Collection
PC® Bacon Wrapped Nova Scotia Sea Scallops
PC® Crispy, Lollipop Shrimp
Niagara Pinot Noir
PC® Puff Pastry Hors D’oeuvre Collection
PC® Soft Unripened Goat’s Milk Cheese
PC® Manitaropita
Light, Fruity Red
(filled with mushrooms, feta and cream cheese)
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When you think of New York, you probably envision tall buildings, bright lights and cement, or the bustling crowds of people and noisy traffic on Madison Avenue or Wall Street… THINK AGAIN! We are the other side of New York. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County in Southwestern New York – where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes, rivers and streams; where quaint villages and friendly people await you, and; with events and activities for all interests. Unwind in the tranquil setting of Allegany State Park. Rent a winterized cabin and spend your time by the fireside or go for a trek while snowshoeing or cross country skiing; rentals are available. And for those of you who snowmobile, there are more than 70 miles of trails in the Park, including a new one that leads to the Seneca Allegany Casino. So enjoy your afternoon of cruising in the Park then slide on down to the Casino for a evening of games! Enjoy the winter wonderland as you hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski on our trails such as the Pat McGee Trail – a 12-mile multi-use trail that connects Salamanca and Cattaraugus, or the Allegheny River Valley Trail that travels around Allegany and Olean. Visit our nature
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centers such as Pfeiffer Nature Center where you can take a nature walk, learn to snowshoe, make recyclable bird feeders, and learn about the environment in our area. Not so fond of the winter? Then enjoy our museums, galleries, and stage productions. Enjoy the amazing talent you will see during one of the productions at Olean Community Theater or Olean Theater Workshop. You can visit Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, a world-class museum located on the campus of St. Bonaventure University. The museum is free and open to the public. In addition to its vast and changing exhibits, it hosts performances throughout the year. Take in a Bonnies basketball game while you are in the area, and root for the men’s and women’s teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
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Seneca Storytelling The storytelling season draws near, as Mother Earth rests in her beautiful white blanket of snow. The Haudenosaunee have relied on passing information from generation to generation through the tradition of oral history and storytelling. Because oral history relies on extensive use of memory, you may hear several versions of the same story. Wintertime, in Haudenosaunee culture, is a time for entertainment. The work of the other seasons had left little time if any for gatherings such as social dancing, singing, and storytelling. Springtime is our planting season; summertime is when we gather berries and weed the garden, and; fall is when we harvest our garden and prepare for the long winter. The stories of the Haudenosaunee have two main purposes: they tell how elements of nature came to be and teach valuable lessons on how we should conduct ourselves. There are several stories that explain how certain elements evolved. For example, the Creation Story tells how a turtle evolved into what we call North America today. A Haudenosaunee child’s punishment for a wrongdoing is often followed by an old story relating to what the child has done or how a child can conduct his/herself in the future. Many stories begin with Onëjih or “a long time ago.” There are several stories like the “No-Face Cornhusk Doll” or “How the Rabbit Got a Short Tail,” or even scary stories like “The Flying Head.” So, as the winter season approaches, think about popping some popcorn (one of our “Three Sisters”) and share some stories with your family.
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It’s Christmas Time In The City” “Soon it will be Christmas Day” in Salamanca, NY, and the 10th Annual Silver Bells in the City is celebrating this magnificent season with wonderful acts of giving and many holiday cheers to share with family and friends – young and old. Silver Bells in the City is held each year in honor of Ray Evans, lyricist of the famous Christmas song, “Silver Bells.” Ray Evans, a Salamanca native, was a pop lyricist who teamed up with the composer/lyricist Jay Livingston to write the famous Christmas song. Livingston and Evans won three Academy Awards: one in 1948 for the song “Buttons and Bows,” written for the movie The Paleface; one in 1950 for the song “Mona Lisa,” written for the movie Captain Carey, USA, and; one in 1956 for the song “Que Sera Sera,” sung by Doris Day and featured in the Alfred Hitchcock movie The Man Who Knew Too Much. Another popular song that he and Livingston wrote for a film was the song “Tammy,” written for the 1957 movie Tammy and the Bachelor. The tune was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. Livingston and Evans also wrote popular TV music themes for shows such as Bonanza and Mr. Ed. Their Christmas song, “Silver Bells” – which was initially written for the 1951 Bob Hope film The Lemon Drop Kid – has become a Christmas standard.
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Give the perfect gift this holiday season with a little help from the Silver Bells in the City Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, December 8, at Seneca Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers will be joyful of the selection of unique shopping at the many art and craft vendor booths. The day continues with a theater performance at the Salamanca High School Auditorium. The celebration continues with a theater production of “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol” – a solo performance starring local television personality Mike Randall. Randall discovered that Charles Dickens performed in Buffalo in 1868 and decided to recreate Mr. Dickens’ presentation of his most well-known story, “A Christmas Carol.” Randall has entertained audiences throughout Western New York since 2007 and will perform “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 8, at 7 p.m. at the Salamanca High School Auditorium. Admission is free. For a full list of Silver Bells in the City festivities, contact the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit us online at www.SalamancaChamber.org.
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Native American Music Awards Brings World-Class Music & Heritage to Seneca Events Center
The Native American Music Awards is in its 14th year of recognizing top Native American music performers. Native American Music Association (NAMA) President and Founder Ellen Bello recently announced that the next awards show will grace the Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls USA for the sixth consecutive time on May 10, 2013. The event organizers were still securing top acts and nominees for the upcoming show at press time, but did announce that renowned comedian, ventriloquist, and puppeteer Buddy Big Mountain would perform, as well as Indian E (Indian Elvis) and Tony Duncan (Apache/Mandan-Arikira-Hidatsa) – the worldchampion hoop dancer featured in Nelly Furtado’s music video “Big Hoops.” As many as a dozen Native entertainers and musicians will be part of the final lineup. In past years, the Native American Music Awards has featured nationally-recognized mainstream musicians such as Rita Coolidge, Mickey Hart, Robbie Robertson, and Crystal Gayle. “We are always looking to diversify our audience by bringing in widely-known artists for recognition, yet there are tons of Native artists looking for that breakthrough opportunity to heighten the awareness of Native music.” Bello said.
The music itself at the Native American Music Awards is highly diverse, as it honors 35 categories – including Native music such as powwow groups, flute, and drums, but also much more. “Native American music includes a broad range of genres, making it tremendously rich and varied,” Bello said. NAMA celebrates the rich heritage of Indigenous people north and south of the U.S. borders and promotes Native language in song, supporting cultural preservation and revitalization efforts. The organization and the awards show has contributed to the global awareness level and appreciation of Native music. NAMA began in 1998 as a grassroots initiative among music industry professionals and record labels. Since the organization’s inception, more than 400 recording artists have been awarded and more than 1,500 Native music-makers have submitted their work. “Without NAMA, there would be no recognition of Indian music initiatives within the music industry,” Bello said. “Today, after a decade of dedication, we have been able to break new ground with an ever-expanding international audience. Native music is getting heard.”
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Each year, the annual awards program features dynamic performances by some of today’s leading Native American artists and 30 award presentations such as the Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Awards. For the upcoming awards show, John Trudell will make the posthumous presentation inducting Jesse Ed Davis to the Hall of Fame. Davis (Muscogee Creek and Seminole) was a session guitarist who played with and backed up legendary greats such as John Lennon, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, Steve Miller, Jackson Browne, and for several years was part of Taj Mahal. The critically-acclaimed music awards show and its high production values have been featured in Billboard magazine, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Boston Globe, and CNN. “Recordings range from historical incidents featuring the prison-writings of Leonard Peltier, to Native youth speaking louder than ever in powerful raps about their plights fused with a spirit of undaunted perseverance,” Bello said. “The original roots music of the Americas has many voices and they arrive in record-breaking numbers for all to hear.”
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Routes to Art Holiday Sale on December 1
This holiday season, there’s no better way to find unique gifts and to support local artisans than to shop the Routes to Art Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1. For the third year, the Cattaraugus County Arts Council is producing the Holiday Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Seneca Allegany Administration Building at 90 Ohiyo Way, right off the casino exit in Salamanca. Anne Conroy-Baiter, Executive Director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, stated that the location is perfect for a holiday sale. “We chose the Seneca Administration building because of its central location and the fact that all the Routes to Art artists can easily fit in the Grand Hall,” she said. “Instead of shopping in a mall from store to store, shoppers can make their way from booth to booth while finding unique and affordable holiday gifts.” The sale is made up of participating artists in next year’s 2013 Routes to Art open studio tour. Now in its sixth year, Routes to Art (RTA) is an annual, self-guided, open-studio artists’ tour taking place across Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation of Indians. Next year’s tour is scheduled for May 18-19, 2013.
Seneca and regional artists like Sean Huntington, Debra Eck, Penelope Minner, Keith McKale, Mary Jacobs, Robin Zefers Clark, Elliott Hutten, Dawn Lombardi, Nance Jackson, Samantha Jacobs, Jennifer Miller, Melanie Hill, Richard Big Kettle, Marilyn Reynolds, Dug Stein, Tom Martin, Kristina McLeod, Cheryl Tome, Patricia Eckstrom, Michael Weishan, and many others will display and sell many cash-and-carry items. Shoppers can expect to find cards, books, prints, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, paintings, stained glass, basket weaving, wood carving, photography, and more. The Routes to Art Holiday Sale is designed to promote the collective arts community while advancing cultural tourism and enhancing enjoyment of life in the Southern Tier. Cash, checks, and credits cards are accepted. For more information, Visit www.myartscouncil.net, Call 716-372-7455, Email info@myartscouncil.net.
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1.To become more aware of the wine you like and dislike, use these five easy steps to tasting wine: sight, swirl, smell, sip, and savour. 2. Learning how to smell and describe wine is very important because more than 80% of your ability to taste comes from your ability to smell! 3. Red and Rosé wines receive their colour from contact with grape skins. Although red wine can only be produced from red grapes, white wine can be produced from both white and red grapes. 4. There are approximately 20 million acres of grapes planted across the world; thanks to this number, grapes are ranked as the world’s number one fruit crop. 5. VQA stands for Vintners Quality Alliance. It is the stamp of approval that ensures 100% of the grapes and juice that went into making the wine you’re serving or buying are guaranteed to be from the province of Ontario. 6. On average, there are about 75 grapes in each cluster.
7. One grape cluster equals one glass of wine. 8. A glass of wine (about 4 oz.) contains about 85 calories. 9. You should only fill your wine glass about 1/3 of the way full to allow enough room for you to swirl, aerate, and smell your wine.
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10. The first corkscrew was invented in the mid-1800s. 11. The world’s leading cork producer is Portugal. 12. When you’re prepping for a wine party, estimate for about ½-1 bottle per person, but make sure to serve responsibly and know who the DDs are! 13. If you airtight seal your wine in the fridge (red or white), it should last three-to-seven days. Icewine that is airtight sealed can last upwards of three months! 14. Syrah and Shiraz are from the same grape. The difference is in their style. Typically, Syrah is made from a cooler climate and Shiraz is made in a warmer climate, but they can be called whichever the winery chooses.
15. Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are also from the same grape. Pinot Grigio tends to be a lighter-bodied wine meant for easy sipping and Pinot Gris has more of a medium-body taste sometimes known for being more of a “serious” wine.
26. Icewine grapes get picked by hand in the middle of the night when the temperature has reached -8 for three nights in a row. And from every grape, you only get one drop of nectar per grape – hence the price tag on such a small bottle.
16. The vintage of a wine is the year the grapes were grown. Yes, there are good and bad vintages, and every region is different.
27.The country of Georgia is known as the “birthplace of wine.”
17.The legs or tears of a wine are what crawl down the sides of your glass after you’ve swirled your wine and can tell you about the body of a wine. The quicker the legs run, the lighter the body; the slower they run, the fuller the body of the wine. 18. Humouring your wine is another word for “swirling” your wine (in a glass). 19. There are approximately 400 species of oak, but only 20 of them are used in making oak barrels. 20. A Nebuchadnezzar bottle holds 15 litres of wine – not only is that big, but it’s also a total of 20 bottles! 21. You can only call sparkling wine “Champagne” if it is made in the region of Champagne, France, otherwise it is known as sparkling wine, or wineries will give the wine a unique name.
28.1982 was a very well known vintage for Bordeaux Wines. 29.Traditional Bordeaux wines were made from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, and Malbec. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot are the most popular blends in today’s market.
30.Sauvignon Blanc is most well known for aromas of fresh-cut grass – which is the perfect pair for spring veggies like fiddleheads, asparagus, and green salads. 31. Chardonnay is known as the “winemaker’s grape” because it is so versatile. It is used in sparkling wine, on its own, aged in oak or bottled as un-oaked, used in blended wines, and can also make Icewine. 32. Muscat is a wine with a bit of sweetness that can also be called Moscato. Moscato D’asti is a bubbly sweet wine.
22. Traditionally made sparkling wines are made with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier (although most tend to have just Pinot Noir and Chardonnay).
33. Rieslings are great to age in your cellar. Their backbone of acidity makes them the perfect bottle to lie down and open after 15 or 20+ years!
23. The shape of the original shallow and wide-mouthed Champagne or sparkling wine glass is known to be a tribute to the “breast” of Marie Antoinette, but the Greeks claim it is a tribute to Helen of Troy.
34. Malbec is a grape that is one of the originals of the Bordeaux blend from France. It is not a ‘new’ grape as some suspect, but Argentina has certainly claimed it as its signature red!
24. Decanting your red wines for an hour is the same as letting the wine age in a cellar for a year. If you let them sit in the decanter for two hours, it is the same as two years and so on. Who needs patience? 25. Canadians are the #1 producers of Icewine in the world! From Vidal to Riesling to Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon – they all make great Icewine!
35. Pinotage is the signature red grape variety from South Africa. Although not easy to find, when you do find one you like, you’ll fall in love and share it with friends! 36. Gewurztraminer and Viognier are very aromatic wines with lots of floral and perfume aromas. These two are hits for many females – just in case you need a hint as to what to bring to or order on a date!
what you want to order, ask for the Sommelier and tell them what style of wine you’re looking for and what your budget is. You’ll look like a pro, and save time and money! 38. Zinfandel is the grape of California. It can make the pink zinfandel that made the California wine industry, and it can also make big, bold and full-bodied red wines. A must try! 39. An oak barrel can cost anywhere from $1000-$1500. 40. The Vidal grape is the most popular grape used for Icewine. It has strong skins that protect it from the harsh Canadian winters. 41. Beaujolais is an area in Burgundy, France, and the red grape that is grown in that area is Gamay. It is light and fruity and is a “red wine for the white wine drinker” because most of the wines are not aged in oak and are friendly on the palate. 42. There is a winery in every state in the USA. 43. Thomas Jefferson selected wine for the first five presidents. 44. White wine gets darker with age and red wine gets lighter with age. 45. When it comes to describing body of a wine, you could describe it as light, medium or full-bodied. 46. The word Meritage is said like ‘heritage,’ and means that the wine is a blend of Bordeaux grape varieties. 47. When pairing wine and food, always pair the weight of the wine with the weight of the food – when all else fails, pair local wines with local flavours! 48. Love Icewine, but never finish a whole bottle? Blend your Icewine with vodka and serve as a martini; it’s great for holidays and the perfect way to entertain guests. 49. Wine is such a great industry that celebrities like Francis Ford Coppola, Wayne Gretzky, Mike Weir, and Greg Norman among others have gotten involved all over the world! 50. Being confident about wine is a great business asset, life skill, and conversation piece! So start sipping!
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Earth, Wind and Fire will deliver hit after hit and keep the crowd groovin’ this December at Seneca Niagara Events Center! The group is widely regarded as one of the twentieth century’s most influential musical acts, and delivers a unique mix of soul, rock, disco, R&B, jazz and dance. Earth, Wind and Fire has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide, earned six GRAMMY® Awards, and wrote numerous No. 1 hits such as “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Shining Star,” and “Sing a Song.” 59
ChuCk nEgron
Bear’s Den Showroom Two New Year’s Eve Shows! Monday, December 31, 8 pM & 11 pM Tickets start at $55
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Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, is the lead singer on smash hits like “Joy to the World,” “One,” and “Old Fashioned Love Song.” He brings his iconic voice to the Bear’s Den Showroom stage for two unforgettable New Year’s Eve shows. Don’t miss this rockin’ live performance by a classic artist – one of the best of the ‘60s and ‘70s!
LEWis BLaCk
Seneca Niagara Events Center Saturday, January 26, 8 pM Tickets start at $40
Lewis Black, a stand-up comedian who is known for his rants, brings his tour, “The Rant Is Due,” to Seneca Niagara Events Center. Black appears frequently on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and won two GRAMMY® Awards for Best Comedy Album in 2007 and 2011. As described in his bio, Black’s live performances provide “a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience” and “compelling points about the absurdity of our world.” 61
arEtha FrankLin Seneca Niagara Events Center Saturday, March 2, 8 pM Tickets start at $65
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There is only one “Queen of Soul,” and no other singer parallels the incredible power and depth of Aretha Franklin’s voice. She has inspired and influenced generations of singers with hits like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Think” – and now you can see her perform live! Franklin is a frequent guest of Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, and made Seneca Niagara Events Center one of her first stops on her 2011 comeback tour. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this legendary singer in Niagara Falls USA.
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