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.

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes
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.

Forever Young Tour - Rod Stewart Tribute
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.

Lou Moneta and Gayle Scott
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Location: Speno Park, East Meadow
Price: Free

Enjoy the musical mix of swing and Sinatra.

Linda Ipanema
Date: Thursday, July 2
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free

Everything is Rosie...tribute to Rosemary Clooney with vocalist Linda Ipanema.

Dr. K's Motown Revue
Date: Friday, July 3
Location: Seaman's Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free

Relive the magic of 60's Motown music.

Jam-X Band
Date: Monday, July 6
Location: Harold Walker Park, Lakeview
Price: Free

Calypso, Reggae and R&B music with steel drum sound.

fiZ
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.

Steve Maglio
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.

Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue
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.

Stan Zizka's Del Satins
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Location: Averill Park, Elmont
Price: Free

Enjoy an evening of classic rock & roll with hits "Dion" and "Sue".

Tribal Legacy
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.

The Long Run
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.

Randy and the Rainbows featuring Randy Safuto
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.

Tribal Legacy
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.

Jam-X Band
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.

Manhattan Skyline
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.

Warren Schein presents "Mr. Saturday Night"
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Location: Oceanside Park, Oceanside
Price: Free

The talented Warren Schein presents "Mr. Saturday Night...Remembering the Catskills".

Six Gun
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.

City Sound Music Orchestra
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.

Bad Medicine
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.

Yellow Brick Road
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".

Wonderous Stories
Date: Thursday, August 6
Location: East Village Green, Levittown
Price: Free

Wonderous Stories stages a "British Invasion" with music from the Beatles & The Who.

Devotions
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.

Steve Mitchell
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.

Invisible Sun
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 Toxin
8:00 p.m.- Enjoy the hit movie Kung-Fu Panda under the stars.
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Location: Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore
Price: Free