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It's time for summer sounds with the L.I. Philharmonic this weekend

Late summer is a musical time throughout the area. The Long Island Philharmonic visits Eisenhower Park for a delightful evening of popular classics on Friday. Over at Long Island Children's Museum, The Silly Dilly Band entertains kids of all ages with their musical hi-jinks, along with a theatrical adaptation of the popular Dora the Explorer television series, on Sunday. more

8/10/11

Elmont American Legion Post 1033 members Chuck Carlucci, a U.S. Army veteran, and Sal Martella, a Color Guard veteran, talked and prepared for the “Salute to Veterans” ceremony on Aug. 5, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

Saluting local vets

The 24th Annual Salute to Veterans program on was held at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday, August 5, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. more

By Jackie Nash | 8/9/11

The B-52’s performed at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 6, to thousands of fans.

‘Partying out of bounds’ with the B-52’s

Despite the on-and-off-again rain showers during the B-52’s concert at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 6, thousands attended the show. The B-52’s, who have been misconceived as British, actually formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976, and garnered wide popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s. more

BY Alyssa DiNubila | 8/9/11

Merrick's Debbie Gibson and Tiffany team up for a concert together this weekend

Weekend highlights include Debbie Gibson's concert in Westbury, a performance of "The Wizard of Oz" on the stage at Eisenhower park some old fashioned fun watching the "boys of summer" at Old Bethpage. more

7/27/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/21/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/15/11

The Long Island Philharmonic brings its glorious sounds to Heckscher State Park on Saturday.

Long Island Philharmonic performs under the stars

The Long Island Philharmonic, founded by Harry Chapin, offers music lovers a series of free concerts in the region's parks during July and August. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/13/11

Everyone is “just Wild About Harry” when area musicians pay tribute to the singer-songwriter at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Honoring Harry Chapin at Eisenhower Park

Three decades have passed since Harry Chapin’s tragic death on the Long Island Expressway on his way to a performance in Eisenhower Park in July 1981. That concert that he intended to give now takes place in the form of an annual tribute concert, on Monday, July 18. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/13/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

The cast of "Bye Bye Birdie" will have everyone singing along at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre.

"Playing for Nicholas" with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra this weekend

Summer sounds fill air this weekend. There's something for everyone to enjoy, much of it outdoors. more

7/6/11