The heart of rock ‘n’ roll is still beating, so mark your calendars to get back in time.
Okay, that was kind of lame, but I was trying to come up with an sf-nal connection, and that was the best I could do.
Announcing the first-ever SFScope get-together. On Thursday 21 August, the Seaside Summer Concert Series in Brooklyn, New York, will feature Huey Lewis & The News and Paul Thorn. And since Huey provided the theme song for Back to the Future, that’s enough of a connection for me (well, that, and I wanted to go see them anyway).
So if you’re in Brooklyn next Thursday and want to join us for the free concert, or just to hang out with an excuse, this is your chance.
Asser Levy/Seaside Park, where the concerts are held, is at West 5th Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. It’s across from the Brooklyn Aquarium, and a scant two blocks from the Ocean Avenue stop on the B and Q trains. The concerts are scheduled to start at 7:30PM (though in practice, the first performer usually takes the stage about 8). We should be there by 7 to hold space.
If you’re going to join us, look for me in a white SFScope shirt. We may have a balloon flying. If you section the park into quarters (divided left/right perpendicular to the stage, and front/back parallel to the stage), we’ll be in the back section on the left side as you face the stage. The corner closest to the avenue and to the stage. Alternately, picture the park as a clock: the stage is at 12, and we’ll be at 9. If you’re coming, let me know at least a day ahead of time, and I’ll provide my cell phone number to aid in the meet-up. Or just show up and risk it; we’ll be there unless it rains.
Remember, this is an outdoor concert, so bring a chair or a blanket to sit on, and it runs several hours, so you may want a beverage/snack/food (picnicing is welcome).
Bonus points if you know who Huey Lewis played in the movie.