Mangano Welcomes Kansas And Marshall Tucker Band To Eisenhower Park
Major Musical Acts to Perform on Friday, August 19th
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that Kansas and the Marshall Tucker Band will perform a free concert for the public at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday, August 19, 2011.
The Marshall Tucker Band, known for its blend of rock, rhythm and blues and country, with such hits as “Where We All Belong” and “Heard It In a Love Song,” will be the opening the show on August 19th. Kansas, famous for their hit singles, “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” will bring their progressive rock talent to the Lakeside stage as the headline act.
“I invite everyone to bring the family down to Eisenhower Park on Friday night and enjoy great music by Kansas and the Marshall Tucker Band,” said County Executive Mangano. "In the heart of our great county, Eisenhower Park serves as a summer destination for our residents to enjoy free summer concerts, movies in the park, cultural performances and a variety of physical activities."
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 to us 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 is free of charge and will take place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, 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.
