Summer Thursdays 2023 @ LIM
Join us for select Thursday evenings this summer for unique ways to experience LIM after hours. Pack a picnic supper, enjoy musical performances on the grounds, and visit one of the exhibitions. Free admission for all!
Join us from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm on the dates below. All shows are outside, weather permitting. In the event of rain, the show will be moved to the Gillespie Room.
Summer Thursdays are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
September 21 Mariachis Nuevo Amanecer
Enjoy traditional Mexican music on our beautiful and tranquil grounds.
The Art Museum will be open for viewing with our newest exhibition: SOMOS/WE ARE: Latinx Artists of Long Island.
Sunday Street Fall Concert Series
Sunday, October 15 @ 5:00 p.m. | The Songs of Jimmy Webb
An evening devoted to the songs of Jimmy Webb with Gene Casey, Caroline Doctorow, Andrew & Cole Fortier, Delaney Hafener, Claudia Jacobs, Brian Kachejian, Ray Lambiase, Pete Mancini, and Tom Moran.
Honoring the legendary songwriter, composer, and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade who also happens to be a Long Island resident. A stellar lineup of Long Island musicians will share Jimmy Webb’s songs in what promises to be a memorable evening.
since his first platinum record “The Worst That Could Happen,” Webb has had numerous hits including “Up, Up and Away,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,“ ”Galveston,” “Highwayman,” “All I Know” and “MacArthur Park,” and has also become a leader and mentor in the industry as a champion for songwriters.
His songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Nina Simone, Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Tony Bennett, Michael Feinstein, Josh Groban, Shawn Colvin, The Kennedys, Merle Haggard, and countless others. Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. In 2016 Rolling Stone magazine listed Webb as one of the top 50 songwriters of all time. Jimmy Webb was the youngest member ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Tickets
$20 advanced tickets are available at sundaystreet.org
At the door, if available, are $25 (cash only)
Location
Gillespie Room – Carriage Museum
Sunday, November 19 @ 5:00 p.m. | James Maddock with Brian Mitchell
Singer/songwriter James Maddock returns to WUSB’s Sunday Street Series to play a duo show bringing with him new songs from his latest studio album, Night Work.
British-born Maddock was the leader of the band Wood whose song “Stay You” was heard on Dawson’s Creek. After an extended break from recording, Maddock moved to New York City and released the exquisite album, Sunrise On Avenue C, winning the NY Music Award for Best Americana Album. His live performances show Maddock to be one of the most engaging and exciting artists on the acoustic music scene. (www.jamesmaddock.net)
Accompanying Maddock on the Steinway concert piano and accordion is Brian Mitchell who is well-known in music industry circles and has worked with an impressive roster of artists including Bob Dylan, BB King, Al Green, Dolly Parton, and Levon Helm.
Tickets
$30 advanced tickets are available at sundaystreet.org
At the door, if available, are $35 (cash only)
Location
Gillespie Room – Carriage Museum
