County to kick off summer concerts

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano this week announced the summer concert lineup at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.  

Performances will be free of charge, begin at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and include genres that range from disco to classical and oldies to musical theater, providing entertainment to a variety of music lovers.  

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theater located within Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.  

Located near parking fields 6 and 6A, the theatre provides a venue for a full schedule of entertainment events during the summer.  In addition to the popular International Music Nights Concert Series, the summer concert schedule is as follows:

Friday, June 5

Lee Greenwood

Monday, June 8

North Shore Pops

Friday, June 19

Two Gents & The Lady

Saturday, June 20

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops

Friday, June 26

Salute to Motown

Saturday, June 27

TD Bank’s “Celebrate America” 

Fireworks and Show (5:00 p.m.)

Monday, June 29

Doo Wop in the Park

Thursday, July 2

Swingtime Big Band

Friday, July 3

Movin’ Out – Billy Joel Tribute

Friday, July 10

Neil Berg 100 Years of Broadway

Saturday, July 11

Dark Lady – Cher Tribute Band

& Disco Unlimited

Friday, July 17

Ballet Showcase with 

American Ballet Theatre Dancers 

Saturday, July 18

Taylor Dayne and Alisha

Monday, July 20

Reach for the Stars Finals

Friday, July 24

Oldies Night – The Encounters & 

Stan Zizka

Saturday, July 25

FRESH 102.7 Presents Fresh 

in the Park

Monday, July 27

Harry Chapin Tribute

Friday, July 31

West Side Story by Plaza Productions

Saturday, Aug. 1

Salute to Vets with Tony Orlando 

and the USO Liberty Bells (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 7

Creole Family Night

Saturday, Aug. 8

Davi Sings Sinatra

Monday, Aug. 10

Long Island Philharmonic

Tuesday, Aug. 11

42nd Infantry Division Band

Friday, Aug. 14

Oldies Show with Jimmy Gallagher 

& The Passions

Monday, Aug. 17

Nassau Has Talent

Friday, Aug. 21

ABBA Mania & Stayin’ Alive – 

Bee Gees Tribute Band

Saturday, Aug. 22

CBS-FM Presents Saturday in the 

Park Starring Joan Jett

Friday, Aug. 28

Desert Highway – 

Eagles Tribute Band

Sunday, Aug. 30

Vega Bond Puppets (1 p.m.)

Saturday, Sept. 12

NASH FM’s Last Summer Blast 

Starring Kristian Bush & Gloriana

Saturday, Sept. 19

Doo-Wop Concert Benefitting the 

Victory Games Challenge (5 p.m.)

 

There is no formal seating at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs or blankets.  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 after 6:30 p.m. for updated performance information.

The full 2014 Summer Calendar of Events is listed on the website at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/summer.

For additional information concerning Eisenhower Park, and the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, call the Public Information Office at (516) 572-0200 weekdays during business hours or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.    

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