'DANCING IN THE STREET' FREE EVENTS IN OYSTER BAY, Every Friday Evening in August

MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND DANCE STUDIOS ANNOUNCE 'DANCING IN THE STREET' FREE EVENTS IN OYSTER BAY


July 12, 2011, Oyster Bay, NY – Picture people literally dancing in the street this summer. Downtown Oyster Bay will be your place to be for music, outdoors, in a beautiful historic setting every Friday in August from 7pm to 9pm.

Live music, dancing lessons, and demonstrations will be provided by the bandstand on Audrey Avenue between Town Hall and the U.S. Post Office.

Ewa Rumprecht, one of the organizers of the event and co-owner of the Think Long Island First store in Oyster Bay said “This is an event that will help to put Oyster Bay on the map. We have so many cultural and artistic activities happening here already, that dancing is the next step in the evolution.”

The DJ’s and groups leading dance instruction follow:

• August 5th, DJ Louis del Prete with a Latin and Ballroom Mix, plus dance instruction, and featuring a demo by Lisa Sparkles Studio


• August 12th, music by Scofflaws, a Huntington ska band, “so hip it’s ridiculous”


• August 19th, DJ Louis del Prete with a Latin and Ballroom Mix plus dance instruction


• August 26th, DJ Louis del Prete, dance instructions and demo by Bliss Studio

This Dancing in the Street event is generously sponsored by local businesses and organizations: New York Islanders, State Bank of Long Island, Think Long Island First, Bliss Studio, English Country Flowers, State Farm Insurance – John Specce Agency, Lisa Sparkles Dance, and the Oyster Bay Main Street Association.


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ABOUT OYSTER BAY MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION

Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA) is dedicated to enhancing and promoting an attractive and thriving downtown, while maintaining its historic integrity. We are a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit using the national Main Street Approach® to downtown revitalization.

Sundown Brings Live Music to Oyster Bay, 1st Thursdays, June to September

The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is excited to announce the line-up for its third “SUNDOWN” Concert Series. Eagerly awaited by residents who enjoyed it the last two years, this year’s entertainment promises to be even more fabulous! Diane Meltzer, Chair of the OBMSA Promotion Committee, said “we are thrilled to be bringing live music to the downtown area for a third year of warm weather outdoor concerts.”

Once again, the acts will coincide with Oyster Bay’s “First Thursday” Art Walk, adding another option for residents and visitors enjoying the gallery exhibits, restaurant specials and general bonhomie on those evenings. SUNDOWN concerts are FREE for everyone, and chairs are provided for your listening pleasure. All concerts are from 7 – 9 p.m. in the evening, and each month will feature something different. Following is a list of this year’s musicians:



June 2— “Johnny Q” electrifies the evening with an eclectic musical journey including everything from Elvis Costello to Bob Dylan. The trio on violin, bass, and drums will put a unique personal twist on favorite songs. — Renaissance Plaza, 24 Audrey Avenue

July 7— “Scofflaws” ska/reggae/R & B are “so hip it’s ridiculous.” Established in 1988, they are based on Long Island but have toured the states extensively doing live gigs. Current members play tenor sax (while doubling as lead vocal), guitar, bass, and drums. — Renaissance Plaza, 24 Audrey Avenue





Art and Jack

August 4—“Jack Morelli’s Jazz Duo” delivers a swinging evening under the stars.” Enjoy classic jazz, blues, and songs from the Great American Songbook. Art Rome, on keyboard and vocals, is a master of improvisation and has played on Broadway. Jack Morelli is one of the top drummers anywhere. — Renaissance Plaza, 24 Audrey Avenue

September 1 — “Flashback” has you dancing and singing to the Golden Oldies of the 60’s – 90’s. Long Island’s own “Village People”: retired senior training captain for the NYC Department of Corrections on rhythm guitar/ vocals; several incredible musicians/electricians on guitar/ drums/vocals! A rockin’ good time to celebrate the start of the Labor Day Weekend! — The Homestead (outdoor patio, optional table dining), 107 South St.

Mark your calendars now for these four SUNDOWN concerts, as downtown Oyster Bay will again be the place to hear and enjoy live music this summer. For more information call 516-922-6982 or visit www.oysterbaymainstreet.org.

OYSTER BAY FARMERS’ MARKET “GROWS” BIGGER AND BETTER, Open May 27-Oct 28, 10am-4pm

What started as a seedling of an idea in the Oyster Bay Main Street Association’s office, has blossomed into a bumper crop of a concept for downtown Oyster Bay! The Oyster Bay Farmers’ Market returns for its second year in the historic downtown with more vendors, an expanded location and better space for parking and shopping.

The market, which features over 15 vendors and offers goods as varied as homemade pickles to natural pet treats, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 27. What a great way to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend! New hours this year are from 10 am – 4 pm. The market will continue to operate every Friday through October 28. Many vendors from the market’s inaugural year are eagerly returning to harvest the benefits of a bursting downtown! They will be joined by an impressive number of new exciting vendors wanting to be part of the weekly event. The market will now be situated on Audrey Avenue, north of the Oyster Bay Bandstand, which will become a pedestrian thoroughfare on market days.

The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is thrilled to again be organizing and managing this enterprise in conjunction with the Town of Oyster Bay. For more information, please call the Oyster Bay Main Street Association at 516-922-6982 or visit us on the web at www.oysterbaymainstreet.org. You can also find us on Facebook at “Historic Oyster Bay” and follow us on Twitter @oysterbayny.

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