Lakeside Theatre Presents Irish American Night on August 6

Nassau County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will present Irish American Night at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Monday, August 6, at 7:30.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.

The evening's featured performers include the Kitty Kelly Seven-Piece Band, the Inis Fada Pipe Band, the Peter Kelly Band (Ceili), Traditional Musicians and Adult Set Dancers, and the Donny Golden School of Irish Step Dancing.

The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County's unique ethnic diversity. Through a generous grant from Canon USA Inc., 19 International Music Nights will be presented this summer, free of charge. Irish American Night is co-sponsored by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, celebrating its 76th anniversary this year.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park.  Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired.

There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theater, so concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs. 

If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 after 7 p.m. for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues.  For more information, call the Public Information Office at (516) 572-0200 weekdays during business hours or the recorded Special Events Line at (516) 572-0223.