Mangano Announces Major Summer Concert Lineup At Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
Free Family Fun Concerts All Summer Long
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the summer concert lineup at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. Performances will be free of charge, begin at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and include genres that range from disco to classical and oldies to musical theatre, providing entertainment to a variety of music lovers.
The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theater located within Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Conveniently 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:
Monday, June 11th North Shore Pops
Friday, June 15th Disco Unlimited – Sponsored by B103
Saturday, June 16th Don McLean
Friday, June 22nd The Producers/ Plaza Theatrical Productions
Saturday, June 23rd Caribbean American Festival
Saturday, June 30th TD Bank Celebrate America Fireworks and Show (5:30 p.m. start)
Monday, July 2nd Swingtime Big Band
Tuesday, July 3rd Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – Billy Joel Tribute
Saturday, July 7th The Duprees 50th Anniversary Show – Sponsored by B103
Wednesday, July 11th Noontime Concert Series: Devotions – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, July 13th 42nd Infantry Band
Saturday, July 14th Bridging the Gap/ Brooklyn Bridge – Sponsored by B103
Wednesday July 18th Noontime Concert Series: Six Gun – Sponsored by B103
Friday, July 20th Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Finals – Sponsored by KJOY
Saturday, July 21st CBS Presents: KC and the Sunshine Band
Sunday, July 22nd Children’s Day: “Cinderella” by Plaza Theatrical Productions –
Sponsored by KJOY
Monday, July 23rd Harry Chapin Tribute
Wednesday, July 25th Noontime Concert Series: Phil Costa Big Band – Sponsored by B103
Friday, July 27th Motown Show – Sponsored by B103
Wednesday, August 1st Noontime Concert Series: Tercels – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, August 3rd Creole Family Night
Saturday, August 4th Salute to Veterans with Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops (6:45 p.m. start)
Sponsored by KJOY
Wednesday, August 8th Noontime Concert Series: Quickdraw – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, August 10th Long Island Philharmonic
Saturday, August 11th Disco Night – Sponsored by B103
Wednesday, August 15th Noontime Concert Series: Teresa McLean – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, August 17th Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
Saturday, August 18th Fresh in the Park starring Kris Allen & Daniel Powder
Sunday, August 19th The Village People/ The Trammps
Saturday, September 8th Pakistani American Festival
Sunday, September 23rd Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sunday, September 30th Eddie Money (3 p.m.) and the 3rd Annual Cruise to the Show Parade and Car Show – Sponsored by WBAB, Parts Authority, Movin’ On Sounds, Westbury Jeep, Winthrop University Hospital and Levittown Ford.
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 7:00 p.m. for updated performance information.
Much of the programming at the Lakeside Theatre is made possible through the Nassau County Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which are proceeds from taxes on hotel and motel rooms in Nassau County. Since 2006, Nassau County has received more than ten million dollars from the Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which also has assisted in historic building restoration and other cultural enhancements.
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.
