Punjabi American Night Presented at Lakeside Theatre on June 22

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 22, at 7:30 p.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. The program will feature the history and culture of Punjab, including the Vibrant Beat of Dhol, Punjabi poetry and folk songs, 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 unique ethnic diversity enjoyed by Nassau County. Through a generous grant from Canon USA Inc., 19 International Music Nights at the Lakeside Theatre and eight Noontime Concerts on the mobile stage will be presented this summer at Eisenhower Park, 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 Theatre, so concertgoers 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 further information, call the Public Information Office at 516-572-0200 weekdays during business hours or the recorded Special Events Line at 516-572-0223.