Raggs Live Dance Party Appears at Lakeside Theatre on August 9

Raggs Live Dance Party a 90-minute interactive, high-energy show based on the PBS series for children, will be presented at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. The free concert begins at 6 p.m.

Raggs is a half-hour live-action television series about five colorful, costumed dogs who create great rock ‘n roll music and share life together. Through character chemistry and music, the show focuses on the development of social and emotional skills and showcases cooperation between friends.

The show is modeled for 3- to 6-year-olds. For episode summaries, series overview, educational goals, approaches and objectives, and character bios, visit their Website at www.Raggs.com.

During the Raggs concert, parents are invited to visit Canon U.S.A.'s tent to receive a free 4x6 photograph of their children. In addition, a representative from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) will be onsite to talk to parents and guardians about the importance of keeping updated photos of their children, in the event their children go missing.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill  Assistive hearing devices are also available for the hearing impaired. There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs and/or blankets. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 after 5:30 p.m. for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues.