Over 40 Free Outdoor Concerts and Performances Held at Heckscher Park 

MELVILLE, N.Y. – This year's Huntington Summer Arts Festival for 2013, a seven-week festival produced by Huntington Arts Council, will proudly be sponsored for the first time by Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions. The festival will feature more than 40 free outdoor concerts, drama, comedy and other performances at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington, N.Y. The first performance is the Huntington Men's Chorus and will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.

"As part of our commitment to the local community, we are proud to sponsor the Huntington Summer Arts Festival for 2013," said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications Division, Canon U.S.A. "The festival is a fun way for the community to come together and enjoy free live performances at one of Long Island's beautiful parks."

The 48^th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival is presented by the Town of Huntington and produced by the Huntington Arts Council, a not-for-profit that inspires and aids in the growth of art organizations and individual artists throughout Suffolk County. The Huntington Summer Arts Festival has earned a reputation for presenting top talent to the community, with performances from local, national and international artists. All performances are free to the public.

"We welcome Canon U.S.A. into our family of sponsors," said Diana J. Cherryholmes, executive director, Huntington Arts Council. "Its quality products and dedication to community is applauded, and we look forward to a successful summer with them."