The first of several planned shows in this year’s summer concert series went off without a hitch on Wednesday, July 9th, courtesy of Legislator Leslie Kennedy and the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce.
Held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gazebo Park, aka The Nesconset Gazebo, each performance in the concert series kicked off with a rendition of the National Anthem sung by local high schoolers.
Due to rain, the first of many shows this summer session was postponed and rescheduled for the following day.
Adrienne Porti and Laurie Katochvil, who both recently graduated from Smithtown High School East, did the honors at the July 9th event. They met with Legislator Kennedy as well, thanks to an introduction made by Smithtown East Choral Director Mark Hegreness.
Next, Radio Flashback, a 1970s and 1980s-focused local cover band, entertained a lively crowd of over a thousand people. Vendors filled the partyful premises as well with ice cream, hot dogs, funnel cakes and so forth.
These shows are held next to the Nesconset Branch of the Smithtown Library, and across the street from the Plaza shopping center that calls Akropolis Greek Restaurant and Paws of War noteworthy tenants.
After Bon Journey on July 15th and Decadia on July 22th, the following upcoming acts and accompanying themes will also roll into town for a Gazebo show of their own: That 70’s Band (July 29); JD Leonard & Co. – Decades of Country Music (Aug. 5); Wondrous Stories – Classic Rock & More (Aug. 12).
Performers and themes have not yet been announced for the Aug. 19th and Aug. 26th dates.
Legislator Kennedy sponsors the series through the Hotel-Motel Tax. She also sponsors the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, the Smithtown Historical Society, the Ronkonkoma Historical Society, the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Foundation, and various other chambers of commerce districtwide.