During the summer months, Town of Hempstead residents have the opportunity to enjoy all the beauty and excitement our township has to offer. You can find almost anything to do on land or at the seashore right here in the town, all at low or no cost. On summer evenings, why not enjoy our free concert series. Through the Department of Parks and Recreation, an outstanding lineup of musical talent will be performing in our town's neighborhood parks.

These concerts will be held all summer long at a park facility near your home. The performances feature many talented entertainers, offering a musical program that appeals to all segments of our population. Unless otherwise noted, all shows begin at 8 p.m. Concertgoers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to ensure comfortable seating.

Sun., July 2 - "Season Opener" featuring The Cornell Gunter Coasters, including 2,000 Veterans Award ceremony and Bay Fireworks at Town Park Pt. Lookout, 7:30 p.m. (Rain date - July 9).

Wed., July 5 - Risky Business, '50s and '60s Rock 'N Roll at Oceanside Park.

Thurs., July 6 - Plaza Productions presents The King and I with the Nassau Symphony Orchestra, at Rath Park, Franklin Square.

Mon., July 10 - Terry Nova's Little Big Band, Big Band Classics and dancing at Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont.

Tues., July 11 - Patty Noonan's Musical Taste of Ireland - Levittown Veterans Memorial Plaza, Levittown.

Wed., July 12 - Motown And More at Elmont Road Park, Elmont.

Thurs., July 13 - Klezmer music with The Paul Pincus Group, at Rock Hall, Lawrence.

Mon., July 17 - Relive the Girl Groups of the '60s with The Chiclettes, at Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park.

Tues., July 18 - The David Grayson Show - A tribute to Mario Lanza, at Echo Park, West Hempstead.

Wed., July 19 - Gospel Night with Lee Cloud and the original Northenaires at Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont.

Thurs., July 20 - The music of Connie Francis and Elvis featuring Jeannie Romeo, with King Kai and the Creoles at Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore.

Mon., July 24 - A night of Rock 'N Roll featuring Jim Dawson at Levittown Veterans Memorial Plaza, Levittown.

Wed., July 26 - A romantic evening with Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca at Rath Park, Franklin Square.

Thurs., July 27 - The Doo-wop sounds of Cover II Cover at Echo Park, West Hempstead.

Wed., Aug. 2 - Country music with Road House at Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont.

Thurs., Aug. 3 - Rock 'N Roll party with Kenny Dino and Guests at Oceanside Park.

Mon., Aug. 7 - Street Corner Society, a cappella sounds at Dutch Broadway Park, Elmont.

Tues., Aug. 8 - North Shore Pops at Echo Park, West Hempstead.

Wed., Aug. 9 - Broadhollow Players perform Grease at Speno Park, East Meadow.

Mon., Aug. 14 - Plaza Productions present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore.

Tues., Aug. 15 - Phil Costa's Big Band at Rath Park, Franklin Square.

All concerts (except July 2) are held rain or shine with rain performances at indoor facilities in close proximity to the park.

Our corporate sponsors to whom we are extremely grateful share the total cost of the town's summer concerts. They are: Astoria Savings, Bank of New York, Belmont Park Race Track, CadView Technology, Citibank, Fortunoff, GreenPoint Bank, Hassel BMW, International Collision Corp., Elmont, Krauss Funeral Home, Lily Flanagans, Petro Heating Oil and Services, Roslyn Savings Bank, Sapienza Bake Shop, and Waldbaum's. Additional support is provided by Arizona Iced Tea, Riesterer's Bakery and Café, Boulder Rocky Mountain Artesian Water, The Pilot Shop/Air Photo, and Zorn's Chicken and Ribs. Media support is provided by radio stations WHLI 740 and 1100 AM, B-103 FM, and KJOY 98.3 FM.