Mangano Announces June International Music Nights at Eisenhower Park

Nassau County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will begin on June 13, 2010 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. "International music nights are a terrific opportunity to explore all the cultures Nassau County has to offer," said Nassau County Ed Mangano.  "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 the unique ethnic diversity enjoyed by Nassau County.  Through a generous grant from Canon USA Inc., twenty International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, free of charge.  The concerts for the month of June are as follows:

 

Sunday, June 13th
South Asian American Night
Monday, June 14th
Balkan American Night
Sunday, June 20th
Punjabi American Night
Monday, June 21st
Russian American Night
Sunday, June 27th
Greek American Night
Monday, June 28th
Italian American Night

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park.  Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill.  Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired.  There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs.  If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 after 7:00 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 further 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.