The summer concert lineup at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre has been announced. Performances are free of charge and begin at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park; the theatre provides a venue for a full schedule of entertainment events during the summer. In addition to the popular International Music Nights Concert Series, the summer concert schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 26 – Dr. K’s Motown Revue and Disco Unlimited
Saturday, July 27 – Fresh FM Presents: Fresh in the Park, featuring Plain White T’s Sponsored by fresh 102.7
Wednesday, July 31 – Noontime Concert Series: Golden Tone Orchestra – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, August 2 – Creole Family Night
Saturday, August 3 – Salute to Veterans Starring Tony Orlando and the USO Liberty Bells (6:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 7 – Noontime Concert Series: My Way – Tribute to Sinatra – Sponsored by WHLI
Friday, August 9 – “Ladies of Disco: Starring Maxine Nightingale and Bonnie Pointer Honoring The Red Hats
Saturday, August 10 – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Honoring Lions Club International
Wednesday, August 14 – Noontime Concert Series: Six Gun – Sponsored by WHLI
Saturday, August 17 – Huey Lewis and the News – Sponsored by WCBSFM 101.1
Wednesday, August 21 – Gospel Night
Friday, August 23 – “In the Still of the Night” Featuring Fred Parris & The Five Satins, Frankie Lymon’s Teenagers, and Cool Change – Honoring The Knights of Columbus
Saturday, September 7 – David Cassidy
Sunday, September 22 – Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Saturday, September 28 – 4th Annual Cruise to the Show Parade and Car Show – Car Auction; Eddie Money on the Lakeside Stage at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 – 4th Annual Cruise to the Show Parade and Car Show – Parade and Car Show at 9:00 a.m.
Much of the programming at the Lakeside Theatre is made possible through the Nassau County Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which are proceeds from taxes on hotel and motel rooms in Nassau County. Since 2006, Nassau County has received more than ten million dollars from the Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which also has assisted in historic building restoration and other cultural enhancements