Mangano Announces Fresh FM's "Fresh In The Park" Concert At Eisenhower Park To Be Held This Saturday, August 13th

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announces that Fresh FM 102.7 and Nassau County Parks will present “Fresh in the Park” at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Saturday, August 13, 2011.

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature American Idol winner Lee DeWyze and singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson, Lee DeWyze was the winner of American Idol’sninth season and is an accomplished singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Matt Nathanson is an artistwhose work is a blend offolkandrockmusic and is best known for the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher."

“I am pleased that we are able to partner with Fresh FM to present this free concert, bringing another quality program free of charge to our residents,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “I invite everyone to come to Eisenhower Park and enjoy some great music this Saturday.”

Much of the Nassau County Parks Department programming for July, August and September is funded through the Nassau County Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant. These funds are made available through proceeds from taxes on hotel and motel rooms in Nassau County. Since 2006, Nassau County has received over ten million dollars from this grant, and it has assisted in historic building restoration and other cultural enhancements.

The concert will take place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located near Parking Fields 6 and 6A. Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities, including reserved parking, accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices will be available free of charge for the hearing impaired.

There is no formal seating at Lakeside, so concertgoers should bring folding chairs or blankets. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 after 7:00 p.m. for updated performance information. Programs are subject to change.

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 Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at 516-572-0200 weekdays during business hours, the recorded Lakeside Theatre Special Events Line at 516-572-0355 for weekly theatre schedules, or visit the website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.