Besides honoring its previous artistic directors, the evening will also honor three playwrights, which will include Sam Shepard. Sam began his ties with Magic beginning in 1975. His plays were written and premiered during his decade-long residency, including Buried Child, True West and Fool for Love.
But when the sun sets in the western sky Monday, it will be the culmination of the longest day of the year. June 20 is the summer solstice, marking the official start of the 2016 summer season â and the day with the most amount of sunlight all across the northern hemisphere. Full 'strawberry moon' on the way.
Quick Answer. The season of summer begins with the summer solstice. The summer solstice is the day in which the most amount of sunlight occurs during the day. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is around June 21st. In the Southern Hemisphere, it takes place around December 21st.