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Upcoming Events

Music Show: America the Beautiful

Jun27

Entertainer Mary Peck will present a patriotic sing-along celebrating America's heritage, featuring music by George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein, register

Where

Glen Cove Public Library

4 Glen Cove Ave.

Glen Cove, NY

Phone

516-676-2130

Price

free

Music Show: America the Beautiful

Jun27

Join entertainer Mary Peck for a patriotic sing-along celebrating America’s heritage with music by George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein honoring or Veterans, service members and our Nation's 250th anniversary

Where

Glen Cove Public Library

4 Glen Cove Ave.

Glen Cove, NY

Phone

516-676-2130

Price

free

Summer Kickoff Jam with Shakedown Citi

Jun30

Join us as we kick off summer with an outdoor concert on our lawn. Enjoy sunset views by the water while listening to the incredible musical stylings of Shakedown Citi. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to set up your spot. Pack a picnic or take advantage of our food trucks. Peruse our jam band vendors that will be set up for shopping throughout the evening. Relax and ease into the sweet summer season. The concert is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move into our Black Box Theater

Where

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY

Phone

516-571-7901

Price

$35 per car in advance, $50 per car day of

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