Punjabi American Night Features History and Culture, at Lakeside Theatre on June 24

The Nassau County Parks Department's International Music Nights Concert Series will present Punjabi American Night at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Sunday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.

Punjabi American Night, features the history and culture of Punjab, with Punjabi songs and poetry, the vibrant beat of Dhol, and Punjabi Bhangra & Gidda.

The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of the 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.

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 appear threatening, 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 Nassau County Parks Department at 516-572-0200 weekdays during business hours or the recorded Special Events Line at 516-572-0223.