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Oyster Bay has an aura that’s impossible to forget, but very difficult to describe. It’s related to the atmosphere of Long Island in general, where there’s the same cosmopolitan perception that exudes from the big boroughs, but something else much stronger. Here, there’s a proximity that’s convenient to big city life, but a decided concentration on creating a local community. It’s also still small enough that the neighborhoods are manageable, and the stress on the other island simply doesn’t exist here.

Visitors, then, have all the benefits of the city’s night life, but can enjoy the hotels Oyster Bay offers with a sense of abandon to the luxury and relaxation. It is certainly very relaxed, most of the time, and for any tension, the beach is right there. There are also initiatives in place that help keep the community tight, and enjoying life here. From the first week in July to the first week in August, the city sponsors a Music Under the Stars series.

Every night, except for Tuesdays and Sundays, they host events at ten different locations. They start at sunset, and the events are marvelously varied. There are talent shows from children in the community, local school bands, and other special events. There are also showings of recent movies that the whole family can enjoy. But the big attraction here is probably the concerts. Their line-ups every year are really rather impressive. Past year’s have seen the likes of the Gin Blossoms, Petula Clark, and Bobby Vinton . In 2010, the stars on show are disco greats like the Tavares, Aisha, and Maxine Nightingale, as well as Gary U.S. Bonds, and the Gatlin Brothers. There are also special tributes, and of course, one of these is to the King of Rock and Roll.