
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, July 26, 1990                   TAG: 9007260120
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`SESAME STREET' STAR COMES TO ROANOKE

Bob McGrath of "Sesame Street" will be in the studios of Blue Ridge Public Television for a free public appearance on Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The program, "Biscuits With Bob," will give children the opportunity to meet and have their pictures taken with McGrath. Other entertainment includes face painting, music and clowns.

Call 344-0991 for information. Blue Ridge Public Television's studios are on McNeil Drive in Southwest Roanoke.

McGrath will join the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for "Picnic With the Pops" on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center. Performing with him will be students of the Floyd Ward School of Dance, under the direction of Jill Graybill.

General admission for the concert is $6, adults; $3, students and seniors. Reserved seats are $12 and $9. Call 375-3004.

by CNB