International concert series set to kick off

The Island Now

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano this week announced that the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Sunday, May 31 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,” Mangano said.  “Come enjoy the park, music and culture all summer long.”

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 International Music Nights Summer Concert schedule is as follows:

Sunday, May 31 

Indian American Night

Sunday, June 7

Israeli American Night

Monday, June 15

Scandinavian American Night

Monday, June 22

Italian American Night

Sunday, June 28

Ukrainian American Night

Sunday, July 5

Polish American Night

Monday, July 6

German American Night

Sunday, July 19

Greek American Night

Sunday, Aug. 2

Chinese American Night

Monday, Aug. 3

Irish American Night

Sunday, Aug. 16

Armenian American Night

Sunday, Aug. 23

Bangladeshi American Night

Sunday, Sept. 6

Punjabi American Night

Sunday, Sept. 20

Latino American Night

**Saturday, June, 27 – 

African American Night and Street 

Fair will take place at the African 

American Museum, located at: 110 

N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 

11550 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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  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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