Music and Astronomy Under the Stars
Date: Monday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 22
Location: 6/29/09 -Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
7/22/09 - Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
The Universe is Yours to Discover!! Dr. Donald Lubowich, Coordinator of the Astronomy Outreach Program, presents NASA-sponsored telescope observations of the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, and nebulae combined with a multimedia astronomy presentation. These events are part of the worldwide 2009 International Year of Astronomy, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Galileo using a telescope for astronomy. There will be solar observing before each performance (6/29- The Forever Young Tour and 7/22/09 - I Left My Heart) and stargazing with astronomy videos after each performance. The Amateur Observers' Society of New York will be assisting with this program. For more information about the Astronomy Outreach Program and the NASA Grant, please visit Hofstra University Astronomy Program.
2009 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 27
Location: Town Park Point Lookout at 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Back by popular demand are Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. We're "Havin' A Party" in Hempstead Town celebrating 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".
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.
The Town of Hempstead wishes to thank our Veterans Salute sponsor Stasi Brothers Asphalt and Masonry and contributors Quick Snack, Entenmann's Family Bakery, Naturally Boulder Beverage and Dairy Barn.
Date: Monday, June 29
Location: Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
Price: Free
"Tonight's the Night" for the Forever Young Tour performing a Rod Stewart tribute with mega hits, "Maggie May," "This Old Heart of Mine" and "Hot Legs". Please note that the Music and Astronomy Under the Stars program will preceed the concert.
Manhattan Jazz Cabaret
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Location: Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence
Price: Free
Swing and sway to the cool sounds of jazz.
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Location: Speno Park, East Meadow
Price: Free
Enjoy the musical mix of swing and Sinatra.
Date: Thursday, July 2
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free
Everything is Rosie...tribute to Rosemary Clooney with vocalist Linda Ipanema.
Date: Friday, July 3
Location: Seaman's Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free
Relive the magic of 60's Motown music.
Date: Monday, July 6
Location: Harold Walker Park, Lakeview
Price: Free
Calypso, Reggae and R&B music with steel drum sound.
Date: Tuesday, July 7
Location: Levittown Veterans Memorial, Levittown
Price: Free
An evening of contempory rock and roll.
Blue Angel
Date: Wednesday, July 8
Location: Coes Neck Park, Baldwin
Price: Free
Blue Angel sings the hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Date: Thursday, July 9
Location: Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park
Price: Free
A stirring tribute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" himself when Steve Maglio presents "A Night of Sinatra".
The Demensions
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont
Price: Free
Relive the classic doo wop sound of the Demensions.
Date: Monday, July 13
Location: Forest City Park, Wantagh
Price: Free
Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue "Rock" the "Blues" away.
The King Cobras
Date: Tuesday, July 14
Location: Shell Creek Park, Island Park
Price: Free
Get down with the rockin' sounds of great blues and roots music.
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Location: Averill Park, Elmont
Price: Free
Enjoy an evening of classic rock & roll with hits "Dion" and "Sue".
Date: Thursday, July 16
Location: Dutch Broadway, Elmont
Price: Free
Tribal Legacy performs those Caribbean rhythms and beats that will have you dancin' the night away.
Date: Friday, July 17
Location: East Village Green, Levittown
Price: Free
Spend a night at the "Hotel California" with the Eagles tribute band The Long Run.
Date: Saturday, July 18 - Special Time - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baldwin Park, Baldwin
Price: Free
Saturday night Doo Wop with "Denise" and other hits by Randy and the Rainbows featuring Randy Safuto.
Date: Monday, July 20
Location: Terrace Gardens Park, Inwood
Price: Free
Tribal Legacy returns to town with more of those cool Caribbean sounds.
Camelot
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Location: Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Price: Free
Plaza Theatrical Productions performs the classic Broadway musical Camelot.
"I Left My Heart"
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Location: Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
Plaza Theatrical Productions presents a salute to the music of Tony Bennett. Please note that the Music and Astronomy Under the Stars program will preceed the concert.
Date: Thursday, July 23
Location: Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale
Price: Free
Calypso, Reggae and R & B music with the steel drum sound of the Jam-X Band.
Date: Friday, July 24
Location: Forest Avenue School, Mill Brook, Valley Stream
Price: Free
You'll love the view and enjoy the music as Manhattan Sklyline performs their dynamic harmonies and big band sounds.
Knappertime
Date: Monday, July 27
Location: Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt
Price: Free
Knappertime has you movin' and groovin' to great rhythm and blues.
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Location: Oceanside Park, Oceanside
Price: Free
The talented Warren Schein presents "Mr. Saturday Night...Remembering the Catskills".
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free
A night of country music with a kick.
The Paddy Noonan Band
Date: Thursday, July 30
Location: Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park
Price: Free
Celebrate the "Emerald Isle" with a night of Irish music with the legendary Paddy Noonan Band.
Date: Friday, July 31
Location: Hendrickson Ave. Park, Elmont
Price: Free
Enjoy the soulful sounds of Jerome "City" Smith and the City Sound Music Orchestra.
Date: Monday, August 3
Location: Seamans Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free
Bad Medicine is "Living on a Prayer" with a Bon Jovi tribute.
Knappertime
Date: Tuesday, August 4
Location: Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale
Price: Free
Knappertime plays a return engagement with great rhythm and blues music.
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Location: Speno Park, East Meadow
Price: Free
Yellow Brick Road performs a tribute to rock superstar Elton John with hit songs "Daniel," "Rocketman" & "Crocodile Rock".
Date: Thursday, August 6
Location: East Village Green, Levittown
Price: Free
Wonderous Stories stages a "British Invasion" with music from the Beatles & The Who.
Date: Friday, August 7
Location: Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free
Turn back the clock and turn up the volume with the unforgettable songs of the 50s.
Date: Monday, August 10
Location: Acorn Lane, Levittown
Price: Free
You ain't nothing but a "Hound Dog" with your "Blue Suede Shoes" on Elvis night with Steve Mitchell.
Date: Tuesday, August 11
Location: Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Price: Free
Take the Sting out of the final summer concert with Invisible Sun in a Police tribute with mega hits "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take" and "Don't Stand So Close To Me."
Family Movie Night
6:30 p.m.- Concert with teenage rock band
Toxin8:00 p.m.- Enjoy the hit movie
Kung-Fu Panda under the stars.
Location: Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
Price: Free