County announces park music schedule

Grace McQuade

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano recently announced that the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Monday, June 5 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.

The International Music Nights Concert Series provides residents an opportunity to experience the broad range of cultures that Nassau County has to offer.

“The International Music Nights Concert Series is a great Nassau County tradition dedicated to music and culture that honor a range of ethnic groups,” said Mangano.  “Come enjoy the park, music and culture all summer long.”

The concert series will be presented as two-hour shows beginning at 7:00 p.m., with the following scheduled performances:

Monday, June 5:  Indian-American Night

Sunday, June 11: Israeli-American Night

Sunday, June 25: Punjabi-American Night

Monday, June 26: German-American Night

Monday, July 10: Italian-American Night

Sunday, July 16: African-American Night

Sunday, July 23: International Festival featuring Scandinavian, Greek, Polish, Armenian and Ukrainian performers

Sunday, July 30: Creole-American Night

Sunday, August 6: Chinese-American Night

Monday, August 7: Irish-American Night

Sunday, August 13: Bangladeshi-American Night

Sunday, August 20: Korea- American Night

Sunday, August 27: Latino-American Night

Sunday, September 10: Pakistani-American Night

The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County’s unique ethnic diversity.

The International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, free of charge.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre that hosts a full schedule of entertainment events during the summer, from concerts to movies, and is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park.

There is no formal seating so concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs.

Special accommodations are also available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill.

If doubtful weather conditions arise, call 516-572-0355 for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick avenues.

For additional information about the concert series, call 516-572-0200 on weekdays during business hours, the recorded Special Events Line at 516-572-0223 or visit the website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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