Summer sounds

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:00 am

Summerï¿½s underway (despite the rain) and that means the summer concert season has begun. In these budget-conscious times, you donï¿½t have to travel too far to find enjoyable entertainment, much of it free. Itï¿½s all available at area parks.
So spread out a blanket, have a picnic or dance under the stars. Bring the kids, bring some friends. You'll find a variety of performances, with a smattering of theater thrown in, for all ages and tastes.
Eisenhower Park Summer Concert Series
June 26 Swingtime Big Band
June 27 Celebrate Americaï¿½ Show and

Fireworks
June 28 Turkish American Night
June 29 Russian American Night
July 3 North Shore Pops
July 5 Greek American Night
July 6 German American Night
July 10 Best of Broadway
July 11 Senior Pops
July 12 Polish American Night
July 13 Bangladeshi American Night
July18 ï¿½Camelotï¿½ by Plaza Theatrical
Productions
July 19 African American Night
July 20 Latino American Night
July 25 Seussical by Cultural Arts
Playhouse
July 26 Korean American Night
July 31 The Passions/Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Aug. 1 Salute to Veterans (6:45 p.m. start)
Aug. 2 Chinese American Night
Aug. 3 Irish American Night
Aug. 8 Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search Finals
Aug. 9 Pakistani American Night
Aug. 14 U.S. Air Force Rock Band
Afterburnerï¿½
Aug. 15 Fresh 102.7 ï¿½Fresh in the Parkï¿½
Aug. 16 Armenian American Night
Aug. 17 Ukrainian American Night
Aug. 21 Alive and Kickinï¿½
Aug. 23 Indian American Night
Aug. 24 Scandinavian American Night
Aug. 28 Long Island Conservatory of Music
Aug. 30 Israeli American Night
Aug. 31 Tribute to Harry Chapin
Summer Movie Festival
Also at Eisenhower Park, throughout July and August, movie buffs can enjoy free outdoor showings of some favorite classic and family films, on Thursdays. July features "Paul Bart Mall Cop" on July 9; ï¿½Madagascar 2 ï¿½ Escape to Africaï¿½ on July 16; ï¿½Fast and Furiousï¿½ on July 23; with the ï¿½Wizard of Ozï¿½ on July 30. In August, see ï¿½Mamma Miaï¿½ on Aug. 6; ï¿½Back to the Futureï¿½ on Aug. 13; ï¿½The Mummyï¿½ on Aug. 20; and finally, ï¿½Iron Man"ï¿½on Aug. 27.
All programs begin at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Parkï¿½s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located between Parking Fields 6 and 6A. Movies start at dusk. There is no formal seating, so concert-goers are advised to bring blankets and chairs. For further information, call (516) 572-0200 or the special events line at (516) 572-0223.
Town Of Hempstead Neighborhood Concert Series
June 29 Forever Young Tour:
Rod Stewart Tribute
Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
June 30 Manhattan Jazz Cabaret
Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence
July 1 Lou Moneta and Gayle Scott: Swing and Sinatra
Speno Park, East Meadow
July2 Linda Ipanema: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney
Echo Park, West Hempstead
July 6 Jam-X Band: Calypso, Reggae, RandB

Harold Walker Park, Lakeview
July 8 Blue Angel: '50s-'70s hits

Coes Neck Park, Baldwin
July 9 Steve Maglio in "A Night of Sinatra"
Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park
July 10 The Dimensions: Classic Doo Wop

Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont
July 14 The King Cobras:
Blues/Roots music
Shell Creek Park, Barnum Island
July 15 Stan Dizka's Del Satins:
Classic rock 'n roll

Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont
July 16 Tribal Legacy: Caribbean rhythms
Dutch Broadway Park, Elmont
July 18 Randy Safuto: Randy and Rainbows Doo Wop hits

Baldwin Park, Baldwin Harbor
July 20 Tribal Legacy: Caribbean sounds

Terrace Gardens Park, Inwood
July 21 Plaza Theatrical Productions
presents ï¿½Camelotï¿½
Merrick Road Park, Merrick
July 22 Plaza Theatrical Productions presents ï¿½I Left My Heartï¿½: A Salute To The Music Of
Tony Bennett

Rath Park, Franklin Square
July 24 Manhattan Skyline: Big Band ounds
Forest Avenue School,
Mill Brook,Valley Stream
July 28 Warren Schein presents ï¿½Mr. Saturday Night...Remembering The Catskillsï¿½

Oceanside Park, Oceanside
July 29 Six Gun: Country music

Echo Park, West Hempstead
July 30 Paddy Noonan Band: Irish music
Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park
July 31 Jerome ï¿½Cityï¿½ Smith and the City ound Music Orchestra:Soul and Gospel
Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont
Aug. 5 Yellow Brick Road:
Elton John tribute
Speno Park, East Meadow
Aug. 7 The Devotions: '50s sounds
Rath Park, Franklin Square
Aug. 11 Invisible Sun: Police tribute
Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Aug. 12 Family Movie Night: Toxin teenage band, 6:30 p.m.; Kung Fu Panda, 8 p.m.
Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
All shows begin at 8 p.m. For more information, call (516) 292-9000 ext. 382.

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