Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents ANYTHING GOES
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

Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents GI JUKEBOX
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.

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes
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.

Wonderous Stories
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

Beginnings- A Chicago Tribute
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



That 70's Band
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.

Lou Moneta and Gayle Scott
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.

City Sound Machine
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

The Paddy Noonan Band
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Location: Hewlett Point Park, Hewlett
Price: Free

A night of Irish music.

I Love Music Explosion
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Location: Harold Walker Memorial Park, Lakeview
Price: Free

Caribbean music.

Southbound
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!

Brother Peach
Date: Friday, July 18
Location: Shell Creek Park, Island Park
Price: Free

Allman Brothers tribute band.

Sponsored by: Commerce Bank

Forever Young Tour - Rod Stewart Tribute
Date: Monday, July 21
Location: Merrick Road Park, Merrick
Price: Free

Rod Stewart tribute band.

Sponsored by: Commerce Bank & Century 21 American Homes

Oh My Gosh
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Location: Echo Park, West Hempstead
Price: Free

A musical trip through the 80s.

Sponsored by: Ridgewood Savings Bank

Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue
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.

City Sound Music Orchestra
Date: Thursday, July 24
Location: Dutch Broadway Park, Elmont
Price: Free

Caribbean music.

Rick Virga and All the Kings Men
Date: Friday, July 25
Location: Forest City Park, Wantagh
Price: Free

A tribute to Elvis.

Sponsored by:
Century 21 American Homes
Astoria Federal Savings

Jerome "City" Smith
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.

Bad Medicine
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

Steve Maglio
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.

Risky Business
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Location: Rath Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free

Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Sponsored by: Ridgewood Savings Bank

Tony Ferrari's Chaperones
Date: Thursday, August 7
Location: Averill Boulevard Park, Franklin Square
Price: Free

Music from the 50s and 60s.

Sponsored by:
Astoria Federal Savings

Barbara Harris and the Toys
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

Bad Animals
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

Rocketman
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Location: Seaman's Neck Park, Seaford
Price: Free

An Elton John tribute band.

Sponsored by:
Astoria Federal Savings