Jennifer Marks, a resident of Plainview, is opening for Cyndi Lauper on August 10 at the Westbury Music Fair. Tickets are still available.

Powered by a fiercely independent character that is balanced by an effervescent personality, Marks has made a career for herself out of her own resources and on her own terms, recording and releasing three albums on her own, while generating a sizable cult audience and accumulating an ever-growing stack of positive ink.

Live, a song from her new self-titled CD, has been featured on many CDs, DVDs, mini-movies as well as on the trailer for Steven Spielberg's latest movie Terminal. Live is from Marks' latest album released through Bardic Records.

The concert, which is presented by VH1 Classic, starts at 8 p.m. on August 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $49.50.

"I am honored to be spending much of my summer opening for Cyndi Lauper," said Marks. "I am so excited that I find myself squealing like a teenage girl in public places."

For tickets call Ticketmaster at 631-888-9000. Those interested can see Jennifer Marks' website at www.jennifermarks.com.