Suffolk County, NY - August 21, 2018 - Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the fifth annual Farewell to Summer Concert in Patchogue. The concert, which is free of charge to the general public, will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Each year, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging holds the Farewell to Summer Concert as an outreach event to introduce older residents to the office and services available to them through Suffolk County.
“This event has become a summer staple for our senior citizens who come out in droves to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment in beautiful downtown Patchogue,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. “I encourage everyone to come out, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of some of our favorite time-honored hits."
Tradewinds is scheduled to perform hits dating from the 1970s to some of the most popular tunes from today. Since 2014, more than 5,000 tickets have been distributed for the Farewell to Summer Senior Concert series. In past years, concerts have been held in the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts, the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, and the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville.
All attendees must have a ticket for admission. Residents can obtain their free tickets to the concert starting on August 21 by visiting www.patchoguetheatre.org or by calling the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at 631-853-8200. Please note that seating is limited, and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.