"Dancing with the Stars" has gone to the dogs
Contributed by SCETV
WHO: Raggs airs on ETV Kids weekdays at 3:30 p.m. This new TV series, designed for three to six year olds, airs on PBS stations nationwide. The stars: five colorful canines and their sidekick, a wisecracking pet cat named Dumpster. Raggs, the lead singer, and his bandmates: Trilby, Pido and Razzles rock the house while their keyboard player, B.Max, raises the roof with his patented riffs. And their crib is jumpin' in one very cool clubhouse.

WHAT: "Dancing with the Stars" has gone to the dogs, and it's coming to South Carolina. The Raggs Band will be in town to host a free, live, high- energy, 20- minute, interactive "Dance Party" concert for the kids. The five characters perform 10 of their "hit" songs while the emcee teaches children simple dance movements to join in the fun - eat your heart out, Joey Fatone. During each live concert, two lucky youngsters will have the opportunity to join the band on stage for a rousing rendition of a Raggs Band song and go home with prizes. Parents may register children at the Customer Service Center at Columbia Place. Characters will be available for pictures and hugs after each concert. Free Raggs DVDs will be given out while supplies last.

COST: The event is free and open to the public. Grandparents and cameras are welcome. Participants may catch some great action shots of kids and colorful dogs showing off their ability to wag and wiggle.

WHEN: Thursday, August 2. Show times: 1 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm with meet and greet following each show.

WHERE: Columbia Place in Columbia