Mangano Welcomes Jay Black To Eisenhower Park

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Jay Black and the Americans will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday, June 20th.

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East Meadow, NY - June 12, 2014 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Nassau County resident Jay Black, formerly of Jay Black and the Americans will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located in East Meadow, on Friday, June 20th.  Admission is free.   The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.
 
Jay Black, also known as The Voice, is best known for his hits including “Only In America,” “Come A Little Bit Closer,” “Cara Mia,” “This Magic Moment,” and “Walkin’ In The Rain.” Additionally, one of his hits “Sunday and Me” was the first hit song written by Neil Diamond thus launching his career.
 
Much of the programming at the Lakeside Theatre is made possible through the Nassau County Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which are proceeds from taxes on hotel and motel rooms in Nassau County. Since 2006, Nassau County has received more than ten million dollars from the Hotel/Motel Proceeds Grant, which also has assisted in historic building restoration and other cultural enhancements.
 
The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre 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 6:00 p.m. for updated performance information.
 
Eisenhower Park is centrally 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, please call the Nassau County Parks Public Information Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visit the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museum website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.