County parks set to host concert series

The Island Now

The County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Sunday, June 1 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 Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County’s unique ethnic diversity.  Through a sponsorship from Canon USA Inc., the International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, free of charge. 

 The summer concert schedule is as

follows:

Sun., June 1 –  Indian American Night 

Sun., June 8 – Israeli American Night 

Sun., June 22 – Greek American Night 

Mon., June 23 – Italian American Night 

Fri., June 27 – Polish American Night  

Sun., June 29 – African American Night 

Mon., June 30 – Russian American Night

Sun., July 6 – Punjabi American Night

Mon., July 7 – German American Night  

Sun., July 13 – Armenian American Night

Mon., July 28 – Scandinavian American Night

Sun., Aug. 3 – Chinese American Night

Mon., Aug. 4 – Irish American Night 

Sun., Aug. 10 – PACOLI American Night

Sun. Aug. 17 – Korean American Night 

Sun., Aug. 24 – Bangladeshi American Night

Mon., Aug. 25 – Ukrainian American Night 

Sun., Sept. 21 – Latino American Night

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 concertgoers 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.  All shows begin at 7:00 p.m. and if doubtful weather conditions arise, call (516) 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m. 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, call the Public Information Office at (516) 572-0200 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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