Mangano & Canon U.S.A. Announce 2011 International Music Nights Month

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Canon U.S.A. announced recently that the International Music Nights concert series will return to Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre this summer, but with a twist: The concerts, which have traditionally run throughout the summer, will be packed into one exciting month of music in June.

“The International Music Nights series is a great Nassau County tradition, but this year we’re changing it around a little by establishing a dedicated month of music and culture to honor the range of ethnic groups that help make our County so dynamic,” said Mangano.

The free concert series, this year renamed “International Music Nights Month,” is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, with support from Lake Success-based Canon U.S.A., Inc. This year’s series will feature 21 concerts at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, with starting times of approximately 7 p.m.

“Canon U.S.A. has been a proud sponsor of the International Music Night Concert Series for more than 20 years,” said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “As a proud and dedicated member of the Long Island Community, Canon is thrilled to help bring music and enriched cultural experiences to Eisenhower Park. We welcome the community for another exciting summer and hope that they enjoy the performances.”

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 also available for the hearing impaired. There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park, at 930 acres the largest park in Nassau County, 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 about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks, or call (516) 572-0200.