On Wednesday evening, April 23 at 8:00 p.m., Queens Theatre in the Park celebrates the opening night of its 3rd annual Asian Cultural Festival - presented by Bank of America. The 2008 Asian Cultural Festival is unique in that it celebrates and explores both contemporary and traditional Asian performing arts and culture. Nine companies, featuring international, national and local artists will perform over a five day period from April 23rd - April 27th. Schedule for Wednesday, April 23rd Opening Night Performance: 8:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and Welcome followed by DULSORI Binari: The Spirit of the Beat 9.30 p.m. Post-show Reception with dessert and refreshments You can anticipate a full house for this spectacular event, which will be covered in a wide variety of Chinese, Korean, Indian and English-language media. In addition to the enthusiastic Festival audience, guests will include leaders of the greater metropolitan area, Chinese, Korean and South Asian arts community, representatives from a number of Asian consulates, legislators, and many prominent business leaders. It will be delighted if you would join us by RSVPing for up to two complimentary tickets by April 18th (seating is limited) by calling Nayelli DiSpaltro at (718) 760-0686, ext. 125 or emailing ndispaltro@queenstheatre.org. The Asian Cultural Festival is presented by Bank of America and has received additional support from Crystal Window and Door Systems, Ltd, Delta Air Lines, Korean Cultural Service NY, and Korea Foundation. Additional media sponsors include ImaginAsian TV, Korea Central Daily News, Media Korea TV, and Sino Television. Looking forward to seeing you then,