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Queens: "Real Culture/ Authentic Flavor" Summer Promotion of Cultural Attractions Kicked-off

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Long Island City, NY July 10, 2012 - The Queens Economic Development Corporation, City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Assemblywoman Grace Meng, City Council Member Peter Koo, the Queens Tourism Council, NYC & Co, and Chinese Acrobats kicked off the first ever "Real Culture/Authentic Flavor" summer promotion on Tuesday, July 11, 2012.  The promotion runs until November 30, 2012. Real Culture/Authentic Flavor will let the public know about all the upcoming activities and special offers at Queens attractions through a social media campaign, networking sites and media advertisements in local papers and blogs. It will include tie-ins to business improvement districts, restaurants, stores and major venues such as Citi Field, the USTA and Resorts World Casino. Speakers at the event included: Assemblywoman Grace Meng City Council Member Peter Koo City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein QEDC Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Tourism, Robert MacKay Queens Director of Culture & Tourism Theresa J. Osborne The Queens Tourism Council - a coalition that includes everything from hotels to museums to stadiums to restaurants - promotes the borough as a place to stay, play, eat, watch sports, appreciate art and enjoy family activities. One special event in Queens is the annual Dragon Boat Festival on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It is a tradition now in its 21st year. This August 4 and 5, 2012, over 170 teams will compete for $60,000 in prizes. Each team competes by rowing a "dragon boat," a narrow boat decorated like a Chinese dragon with a colorful head and tail. The Golden Dragon Acrobats Category: Performing Arts When: Thursday, July 5, 2012 1:00 pm - Saturday, August 4, 2012 7:00 pm Add to Calendar Where: Queens Theatre based on 17 reviews 14 United Nations Avenue South Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368 (718) 760-0064 How: Official Website Tickets Cost: $32.00 Submitted by: Rob M.   See all of Rob M.'s events » What/Why: After appearing at Queens Theatre last December, the Golden Dragon Acrobats return with a NEW cast, NEW acts, and MORE THRILLS than ever before! Not just an ordinary cirque show -- you'll be on the edge of your seat as the performers take astonishing balancing acts, juggling acts and contortionist performances to the next level. Bring your family and be the first to witness this incredible new show that has never been seen in the U.S. Recognized throughout the U.S. and abroad as today's premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon's commitment to the highest production values and attention to artistic details is unparalleled in the art form. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Performance Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday at 3pm Ticket Prices All seats $32 | Family 4-Pack $100 (enter coupon code FAM4) OurLIC attended the event and presents full video coverage with this OurLIC NEWS article. Watch here for additional highlights.   For more information: Rob MacKay Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Tourism Queens Economic Development Corporation 718-263-0546, ext. 12 www.discoverqueens.info Chinese Acrobat Members of Queens Tourism Council from LIC Area

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