Bring a picnic lunch and listen to the sounds of cool jazz during the free Lunch at Lasdon concert series at Westchester County’s largest publicly owned arboretum, Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veteran’s Memorial on Friday, Aug. 1, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

The Lunch at Lasdon jazz concert series highlights local musical talent from Westchester County and the surrounding area.  On Fiday, Aug. 1 enjoy the music of ABCs of Jazz, a Peekskill-based group that has become a crowd favorite at Lasdon in previous seasons, proving that Westchester’s local talent can swing with the best of them!

Limited table seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the lawn are welcome. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.

While at Lasdon, be sure to browse the all-new selection of gardening-related, gifts and plant items in the Garden Shop.

Lunch at Lasdon is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, Inc. Admission and parking are free. In case of inclement weather, Lunch at Lasdon will be cancelled.

Lasdon Park and Arboretum, a 234-acre park and developing arboretum featuring many species of trees, shrubs and perennials, is a Westchester County Park. It is located on Route 35 in Somers, and can be reached via I-684, exit 6. Head west off the exit; the park is 3.5 miles ahead on the left. Or, take the Taconic State Parkway to Route 202/Route 35 exit and head east; the park is 3.5 miles ahead on the right.

For more information call Lasdon Park at (914) 864-7268 or visit the Westchester County Parks Department.