1 Hunter Hayes — Presented
by My Country 96.1 FM
Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m.
Nominated for five Grammy Awards and a CMA winner for Best New Artist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes scored the hit singles, “Wanted” and “Invisible,” on his self-titled and Storyline albums, earning him the distinction of being called “the leader of country music’s youth revolution” by Billboard magazine. His Long Island concert appearance is sure to delight country music fans of all ages.
Where: The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramount.com
2 Midsummer Weekend at the Gardens and Seward Johnson Sculpture Exhibit
Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the unique sights, fragrances and feel of the Gardens at a special time of day: twilight. Stroll the walled garden and listen to the cool sounds of live jazz on Friday night ($30/$27 member; advance tickets required). Saturday night is sure to be a wonderful time, with an evening of live music and dance performances by the critically acclaimed Lori Belilove and The Isadora Duncan Dance Company ($16 at gate/$14 members). While at the Museum, be sure to catch the recently released sculpture exhibit by Seward Johnson — whose work has been turning heads for nearly 50 years — that will run through Sept. 4.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 333-0048 • oldwestburygardens.org
3 Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour with Special Guests
Silversun Pickups
Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m.
The band that brought us the hits, “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” “How’s It Going to Be” and “Never Let You Go,” and sold 12 million records worldwide, will be performing at Long Island’s premier outdoor summer stage for many fans to enjoy.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: (516) 221-1000 • livenation.com
4 ”Woods, Hills & Meadows”
Nature Walk at the
Muttontown Preserve
Sunday, June 25 at 10 a.m.
Comprising 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds, Muttontown is Nassau County’s largest nature preserve and one of the most beautiful settings on Long Island. This guided nature walk will take you on trails filled with local wildflowers, trees, birds, and historic structures, including the renovated Chelsea Estate. The walk is $5 and begins at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve.
Where: Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, south of 25A, East Norwich
Info: (516) 572-0200 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks
5 Sands Point Preserve
Conservancy Presents…
Dance Visions NY
Sunday, June 25, 2-4 p.m.
Dance Visions NY, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, honors the legendary choreographer Isadora Duncan’s dances, aesthetics, and techniques, which were created in the early 20th century — the very same era in which the Guggenheim Estate was formed. Members: free; Non-Members: $10 per car.
Where: Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
Info: (516) 571-7901 • sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
6 Kick-off of the Huntington
Summer Arts Festival 2017
Tuesday, June 27-Sunday, July 2
(check website for dates/times of events)
The Huntington Summer Arts Festival presents a roster of award-winning artists in music, dance and theatre that includes the finest performing arts groups from Huntington and Long Island. This year’s first week of summer events include a performance of the musical “Madagascar” on June 27, the Huntington Community Band on June 28, the Huntington Men’s Chorus on June 29, Adam Ezra Group on June 30, New York Voices on July 1, and the North Shore Pops Concert Band on July 2.
Where: The Chapin Rainbow Stage at Heckscher Park
Prime Ave. and Main St., Huntington
Info: (631) 271-8423 • huntingtonarts.org
7 Midsummer Night Dances
Thursday, June 29, 6-9:30 p.m.
Love to dance in the warm evening air? Then head on out to the Vanderbilt Museum’s popular midsummer night dance series, held on most Thursday evenings through August 31. Each week’s dance begins with instruction in a different dance step — from foxtrot and rumba, to East Coast swing and salsa. On opening night, the guest instructor, Alfred Peña of Rhythmology, will teach Bachata lessons before open dancing throughout the night begins.
Where: The Vanderbilt Museum and Mansion, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
Info: (631) 854-5579 • vanderbiltmuseum.com
