Archive for July, 2010

Dragon Boat racing is a very old ritual that originated as part of the annual festival that celebrates the spirit of Chinese poet Qu Yuan who was exiled from his country and drowned himself in the Ohu River.  His heroic spirit is celebrated every year with the races at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.

This year’s Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place on Saturday, August 7th from 9AM to 5PM,  celebrates the year of the Rooster and the 5th moon of the Lunar Calendar. This annual sporting and multicultural event takes place in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens.  120 Dragon Boat teams from across North America will be competing for cash, trophies and prizes while spectators can enjoy traditional Chinese food and performances. 

Admission is FREE and the event will go on come rain or shine. 

Directions to the park.

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Let’s Get Ready To Rock…

No you’re not dreaming. This is actually happening. Rock icons from the 50s,60s,70s,80s,90s and today will be coming together under one roof at the first annual Rock Con, The National Rock & Roll Fan Fest. This weekend (June 30th- August 1st), Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center in East Rutherford, NJ. will be opening it’s doors to fans and “Hall-of-Famers” alike for 3 days and nights of live performances, meet & greets, panel discussions, film screenings, auctions, photo ops and much much more! Where else will you be able to get that coveted Paul McCartney (yes, he’ll be there) autograph that you’ve always dreamed of having, or watch one of your favorite rock legends on a Q & A panel that addresses your direct
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Catch Don Draper and friends as they head back to the office and kick off the advertising season at the MADison Club Lounge this Sunday night, July 25th at 10pm.

The Roosevelt Hotel, featured in the first two season’s of the show as a favorite hangout of the Sterling Cooper men, will feature classic cocktails from the 1960′s throughout the season four premiere.

Dress to impress in your 1960′s best while catching all the action and enjoying the following $10 specialty cocktails throughout the show!

The Classic Martini
Tom Collins
Manhattan
Gibson
Greyhound
Vodka Gimlet
Pink Squirrel Martini

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Ready. Set. Sculpt!

Tomorrow marks the 20th annual Sand Sculpting Competition at Coney Island. This is a great opportunity for all ages to enjoy a fun day in the sand & sun.  Astella Development Group sponsors the event every year, which takes place between West 10th & 12th streets on the boardwalk at Coney Island. Admission is free to everyone!

If you are interested in joining in on the contest and have not yet registered, you can  register online or the morning of the event. Contest day registration and sculpting begins at 11AM and the
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In 1974, New York City celebrated its first Harlem Day, which was a tribute the unique history and cultural contributions of this highly influential urban neighborhood that was the site of the famous Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century. Since then, Harlem Day has turned into Harlem Week which has turned into a season-long celebration and, with just over two million participants, the largest cultural festival in the United States.

Although Harlem Week has over 155 events and extended events associated with it that last all summer long, the key events take place between July 21st and August 26th. Some key events include “A Great Day in Harlem” (July 25),
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