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LIC Update: June 14, 2023 | |
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Dog Island Summer Art Installation Launches Showcasing Local Artists and Popular Pups | |
Yesterday, LICP debuted our latest public art installation, "Dog Island Summer."
"Dog Island Summer," located in Rafferty Triangle, was designed and fabricated by LeMonde Studio. The installation features various interactive items including a large fire hydrant, a dog biscuit- shaped park bench, a large collar featuring popular local dog names, and two music boxes which are covered in original designs by local artists Ashley Betito and Kerri Boccard. The music boxes play original songs from Queens musicians including the Broadway Junior team from Queens Community School 111 by students from Pre-K to the 8th grade and Argentinian jazz musician, Yanko Valdes. The dog theme is a celebration of the large dog population and proliferation of dog related businesses in Long Island City. LICP worked with NYC Parks for the siting of the project.
The installation will run from June 1 – November 1, 2023.
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Upcoming LICP Webinar
LICP Talks Labor & Employment – Summer Workplace Challenges
Wednesday, June 21, 10 a.m.
Irene Zoupaniotis, partner in the Labor & Employment Group at Farrell Fritz, will provide insights on how businesses can manage shifts in workplace norms and policies that emerge during the summer, including upticks or changes to employee PTO, dress code and remote work policies, interns, etc.
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LIC Happenings
June 16 - Brooklyn Boulders celebrates Pride and Juneteenth with a pop-up market including LGBTQIA+ and Black owned businesses, artists, makers, bakers and performances. Details
June 17 - Enjoy family-friendly festivities, including hands-on art-making workshops, live music, spoken word performances, food for purchase and more with the Fortune Society at Socrates Sculpture Park. Details
June 17+18 - Culture Lab LIC presents:
- Queerchella, a music festival showcasing the incredible queer talent in NYC. Details
- The Steven Universe Musical Experience, an exhilarating, fun-filled variety show. Details
- Together! Pride 2023 - a festival with local vendors, a fabulous drag show and live music. Details
June 17-19 - Museum of the Moving Image celebrates Juneteenth with daily matinees of "The Wiz" (1978) over the holiday weekend with live music, family activities, and more. Details
June 18 - Stop by Court Square Civic Association's Summer Block Party, featuring puppet shows, live bands, tasty foods from M. Wells, arts and crafts, the Queens Public Mobile Library, cool sports automobiles and more all on Crescent Street. Details
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Image Credit: Court Square Civic Association | |
Father's Day in LIC
Shop Father’s Day gifts from Murray's Cheese, from a personalized box of his favorite charcuterie to a cheese spread paired with cocktails. Details
Celebrate Father's Day with Five Iron Golf and receive 15% off gift cards, good for simulator rentals, hitting packages, golf lessons, lesson series, food, drinks and more. Details
June 16 - Every Dad that picks their pup up from Dogtopia LIC gets a special gift. Details
June 18, 10 a.m. - American Brass presents Father's Day with a Brunch Prix Fixe menu including a cocktail and pastry baskets, and choice of brunch entrée. Details
June 18, 11 a.m. - Celebrate Father's Day with a free pint of beer for all dads, brunch, and live music at Jungly. Details
June 18, 1 p.m. - Lost in Paradise presents a bottomless brunch and Father's Day Prix Fixe menu. Details
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Pride Month Spotlight on Takumen
Here we highlight one of LIC’s LGBTQ+ owned, managed or operated businesses.
Henry Aberle, manager at Takumen, a Japanese Izakaya gastropub and ramen cafe, shares more on the importance of Pride Month – and what he loves about LIC.
Q: What does being part of the LIC community mean to you?
A: As everyone is well aware, LIC is one of the fastest growing API communities in the country. The LGBTQ+ Asian and Asian-American community is oftentimes a forgotten part of this conversation. As a Japanese-owned and LGBTQ+ managed and operated restaurant, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be a safe space for the community--providing a place to enjoy great food and great company just steps away from the greatest views in NY!
Q: What does Pride Month mean to you?
A: Pride Month is a month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to remind the world that the fight for equal rights and protections is not over. Pride Month at Takumen is also when we bring in the summer, let loose, and enjoy our summer favorite cold noodles and ramen! Cool down and slurp up good vibes with us.
Visit Takumen at 5-50 50th Ave. Details
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Saturday, July 29: Queens and Staten Island
Summer Streets in Queens will run along Vernon Boulevard, from 44th Drive to 30th Drive. The program will allow users to enjoy the entire Queens waterfront in Long Island City and Astoria.
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LICP Business Assistance Program
Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details
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Make sure to check out each piece of our Dog Island Summer art installation in Rafferty Triangle! 🎨
Photo via @loveashleybetito
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