Date: Monday, July 7
Location: Baldwin Park, Baldwin
Price: Free
The music and lyrics by Cole Porter come to life with such songs as You're the Top, I Get a Kick Out of You and Anything Goes. The story concerns the shenanigans below decks on an ocean liner bound for London from New York. With such wonderful unforgettable characters as Billy Crocker, a young lovesick Wall Street broker who stows away on the S.S. American in hopes of winning the heart of his beloved Hope Harcourt. Stowing away with Billy are “Moonface” Martin, a second-rate gangster on the lam labeled “Public Enemy 13,” and his friend Bonnie; the two have disguised themselves as a minister and a missionary, respectively, after stranding the ship’s real chaplain back at the port. This hilarious musical comedy will delight all audiences.
Sponsored by: Century 21 American Homes
Date: Thursday, August 14
Location: Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Price: Free
This patriotic musical revue combines comedy, dance and music reminiscent of the USO offering to World War II troops. During these tours, Hollywood stars and starlets made it their duty to entertain "the boys." The cast of G.I. JUKEBOX sings some of the best music of the 20th century. The sentimental wartime songs include favorites by the Andrew Sisters and Spike Jones, including "In The Mood," "I’ll Be Seeing You," and "God Bless America."
Movie Night - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Date: Friday, August 15
Location: Newbridge Park, South Bellmore
Price: Free
A family comedy about a magical toy store. Natalie Portman plays Molly Mahoney, the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, toy store in the world.
Sponsored by: PC Richard & New York Islanders
2008 Town of Hempstead Free Neighborhood Concert Series
All shows begin at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
In the event of inclement weather, call the park or the Cultural Arts Office at 292-9000, ext. 382 for all concert information. You may also check the toh.li home page for day-of-show announcements.
Date: Saturday, June 28
Location: Town Park Point Lookout
Price: Free
Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes are "Havin' A Party" in Hempstead Town as we celebrate our nation's independence with a great night of horn-driven rock and soul music.
Southside Johnny is Johnny Lyon -- singer, harmonica player, and songwriter who has fronted his band, The Asbury Jukes, since 1972. Southside Johnny first achieved prominence in the mid-1970s as the second act to emerge from the Jersey Shore music scene, following Bruce Springsteen. More than 100 musicians can claim to have been members of The Asbury Jukes. In fact, John's long-time friend Jon Bon Jovi was a member of the Jukes and toured with the band in 1989. Southside has performed with a wide array of musicians during his career, including luminaries Bruce Springsteen, "Miami" Steven Van Zandt and Tom Waits. In all, Southside Johnny has released 29 albums in the four decades of the Jukes' existence, including the December 2006 four-CD box set release, "The Jukebox".
Southside's hits include "We're Havin' A Party", "I Don't Want to Go Home", "The Fever", "Talk to Me", "Hearts of Stone", "Love on the Wrong Side of Town", "All I Want is Everything", "I'm So Anxious", "Long Distance" and "Vertigo".
The Asbury Jukes are Bobby Bandiera (guitar), Muddy Shews (bass), Jeff Kazee (keyboard), Joe Bellia (drums) and horn section members Mark Pender (trumpet), Chris Anderson (trumpet), Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg (trombone), Joey Stann (saxophone) and Eddie Manion (saxophone). Both Pender and LaBamba are members of the Max Weinberg 7, the house band of the Late Night With Conan O'Brien Show, and each toured with Springsteen's Sessions Band in 2006.
Prior to the concert, the Town of Hempstead will hold its annual Salute to Veterans ceremony, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be followed by a fireworks display by Bay Fireworks.
Date: Monday, June 30
Location: Newbridge Road Park, South Bellmore
Price: Free
Playing the great sounds of Yes, Genesis, and The Who.
Sponsored by: Ridgewood Savings Bank & Chamber of Commerce of The Bellmores
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Location: East Village Green, Levittown
Price: Free
Playing all of Chicago's hits.
Terri Nova's Little Big Band
Date: Wednesday, July 2
Location: Rock Hall, Lawrence
Price: Free
Date: Thursday, July 3
Location: Seaman's Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free
Playing the hits of the 70's from disco and funk to the top pop hits.
Date: Tuesday, July 8
Location: Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
Sounds of Swing and Sinatra is the collaboration between Gayle Scott and Lou Moneta, two vocalists who are inspired and influenced by whom they consider to be the greatest singers, lyricists, and musicians of our time.
Sponsored by: Stop & Shop and Commerce Bank
Knappertime
Date: Wednesday, July 9
Location: Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt
Price: Free
Knappertime has you moving and gooving to great rhythm and blues music.
Date: Thursday, July 10
Location: Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale
Price: Free
The Dedications
Date: Friday, July 11
Location: Averill Boulevard Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
The Dedications relive the classic doo wop sound of the 50s and 60s.
The Devotions
Date: Monday, July 14
Location: Oceanside Park, Oceanside
Price: Free
The Devotions play the classic hits of the 50s and 60s.
Sponsored by: Commerce Bank & LI Home Appliance of Oceanside
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Location: Hewlett Point Park, Hewlett
Price: Free
A night of Irish music.
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Location: Harold Walker Memorial Park, Lakeview
Price: Free
Caribbean music.
Date: Thursday, July 17
Location: Acorn Lane, Levittown
Price: Free
For two decades, Southbound has performed the music you want to hear and dance to; country hits spanning four decades, and classic rock of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!
Date: Friday, July 18
Location: Shell Creek Park, Island Park
Price: Free
Allman Brothers tribute band.
Sponsored by: Commerce Bank
Date: Monday, July 21
Location: Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Price: Free
Rod Stewart tribute band.
Sponsored by: Commerce Bank & Century 21 American Homes
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free
A musical trip through the 80s.
Sponsored by: Ridgewood Savings Bank
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Location: Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, Levittown
Price: Free
Self-proclaimed, the hardest-hitting band in New York, playing motown, rhythm and blues, oldtime rock and roll, blues, and soul.
Date: Thursday, July 24
Location: Dutch Broadway Park, Elmont
Price: Free
Caribbean music.
Date: Friday, July 25
Location: Forest City Park, Wantagh
Price: Free
A tribute to Elvis.
Sponsored by:
Century 21 American Homes
Astoria Federal Savings
Date: Monday, July 28
Location: Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont
Price: Free
Award winning artist Jerome Smith plays gospel music.
Tribal Legacy
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Location: Terrace Garden, Inwood
Price: Free
Tribal Legacy performs Caribbean rhythms and beats that will have you dancing the night away.
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Location: Speno Park, East Meadow
Price: Free
A Bon Jovi tribute band.
Sponsored by:
Century 21 American Homes
Astoria Federal Savings
Sam Ash
Coliseum Caterers
Radio Days
Date: Thursday, July 31
Location: Coes Neck Road, Baldwin
Price: Free
Music from the 60s and 70s.
Tercels
Date: Friday, August 1
Location: Forest Road Elementary School, Mill Brook - Valley Stream
Price: Free
Music from the 50s to today.
Sponsored by:
Commerce Bank
Century 21 American Homes
Date: Monday, August 4
Location: Hewlett Point Park, Hewlett
Price: Free
A Frank Sinatra tribute.
Sponsored by:
Ultimate Cruise Planning Specialists
Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union
High Tide
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Location: Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale
Price: Free
The rhythms and melodies of Caribbean music.
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Location: Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Sponsored by: Ridgewood Savings Bank
Date: Thursday, August 7
Location: Averill Boulevard Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
Music from the 50s and 60s.
Sponsored by:
Astoria Federal Savings
Date: Friday, August 8
Location: Speno Park, East Meadow
Price: Free
Barbara Harris is touring in support of her first solo CD entitled "Barbara Now". She was the singing lead for The Toys' "A Lovers Concerto" (a.k.a. "How Gentle is the Rain"), which entered the charts in September 1965 and made it to number one for six weeks. Barbara has been performing as "The Toys" with two new background singers, Ms. Roxanne Uhre, a long-time New Jersey performer, and Ms. Margaret Williams, formerly of the 60's girl group, "The Cookies".
Sponsored by:
Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union
Date: Monday, August 11
Location: East Village Green, Levittown
Price: Free
A Heart tribute band.
Sponsored by:
Century 21 American Homes
The Big Al and The Eruptions
Date: Tuesday, August 12
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free
Rhythm and rock.
Sponsored by:
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Location: Seaman's Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free
An Elton John tribute band.
Sponsored by:
Astoria Federal Savings