Nickelodeon’s “The Fresh Beat Band” @ CMAC, September 2.
by Sue Cannon
•The LITERATURE LIVE series, which finds characters jumping off the pages of children’s books to meet, greet and pose with youngsters, continues on August 24, 25 & 26 at the Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square as Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit appears. The following week, on August 31, September 1 & 2, Papa Bear, from the Berenstain Bears, will be there. Call (585) 263-2700.
•The DRYER-IN MOVIE AND FAMILY CAMPOUT NIGHT is scheduled for August 25 at Dryer Road Park, 7405 Dryer Road in Victor NY. The film Dolphin Tale will be shown on a huge move screen; and popcorn and slush puppies will be available. There will even be inflatables for the kids! Then, Coach Steve will host a campout with campfire sing-a-longs and s’mores; and a small breakfast will be provided. Please register if you plan to spend the night – and no pets are permitted. Call (585) 742-0141.
•The Rochester Americans are joining forces with the Red Wings and Monroe County Sports Commission to host the inaugural AMERKS STREET HOCKEYFEST on August 25 for kids ages 7 to 17. The event will be held in the VIP parking lot at Frontier Field. Call (585) 454-5335 for full details.
•The FRESH BEAT BAND, a kid favorite, appears at CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive in Canandaigua, on September 2. For details, see our Coming to Town section; and call (800) 745-3000 for tickets.
