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Sammy Davis, Jr. in "Stop George Benson. The Jones U.S. Professional Ten­ 2 the World" at the New 6 Beach Theater. (See Music 2 7 nis Championships in York State Theatre. (See Theatre Listing) Chestnut Hill, Mass. 2 P.M. also Listing) 28th at 8 P.M. Channel 13 (WNET) Richie Havens. Central Park Lonnie Liston Smith. Central 2 (See Music Listing) 7 Park. (See Free For All) American Tennis Assoc. Chuck Mangione. Cent­ Teddy Pendergrass. Avery 3 Tournament. (See Sports 14 ral Park. (See Music 31 Fisher Hall. (See Music Listing) Listing) Listing) t l ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 5 person) o n the day ol the performance HUNTINGTON ARTS FREE FOR ALL at the Delacorte Theater, Central Park at 81 st St reel. Aug. 2, The Huntington Men's Chorus at Heckscher Park THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC Aug. 5, The Long Island Symphony "Pops" IN THE PARKS at Heckscher Park Aug. 10, The Rich lacona J azz Ensemble IN CENTRAL PARK All of these outdoor concerts are held between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. at Dix Hills Pa rk Lonnie Liston Smith will appear Aug. 7, Aug. 8, 15, 22-Central Park Sheep Mea­ For more information and further scheduling at the Central Park bandshell from 6-9 dow, N.Y.C. contact the Huntington Arts Council p.m. This event is sponsored by WRVR Aug. I I, 29-Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 516 / 271-8423. radio. Aug. 24,-Bronx Botanical Garden, Bronx Aug. 12, 26-Cunningham Park, Queens SUNDAYS AT CANARSIE PIER HARLEM WEEK Aug. 19-Crocheron Park, Queens Free entertainment is featured at this site Aug. 22, begins the five day and night Aug. 17-Marine Park, Brooklyn every Sunday beginning at I p.m. thru celebration of "Harlem Week," with Aug. 28-Prospect Park, Brooklyn Aug. 27. The Pier, one of Brooklyn's Saturday Aug. 26, ending the celebration Aug. 18-Clove Lake Park, Staten Island loveliest sites, is located a t the foot of as Harlem Day. Activities and festivities Rockaway Parkway, near the Belt Parkway begin Aug. 8 at 12 noon and continues overpass (Canarsie exit). The Caribbean thru midnight. Festivities will be held along SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE BRONX American Repertory Theater will perform Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. bet. !25th "Journey Thru Babylon" on Aug. 6. & !55th Sts. !25th, 135th & 155th Sts. All concerts are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For the complete monthly schedule of serve as focal points. Planned activities Comras Mall- Bronx Park East &- Lydig performances contact the Brooklyn Arts include live entertainment & sports; West Ave., Aug. 7, 14&28. & Culture Assoc. 783-4469. Indian, Latin American, African and Concourse Village West- bet. 156th & southern foods. For in formation call !58th Sts., Aug. 7 & 14. 427-331 5. Stevenson Commons, 755 White Plains Rd., Aug. 14 & 28. PARK ART Poe Park-Grand Concourse & E. 192 Art show at Central Park So . along 59th THEATER-IN-THE-BACK St.,Aug.l,8& 15. St. from 5th Avenue to Central Park Rice Stadiu m-Pelham Bay Park, Aug. Events will again be spotlighled on the West. Aug. 5 & 6 from II a .m. to 6 p.m. 15&22. Theater-in-the-Back stage in the rear parking Forest Houses-161 St. & Tinton Ave., lot area of The Brooklyn Museum, 200 Aug. 8. Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn (entrance on Bronx Community College Campus-181 MUSIC & nANCE Washington Ave.). Performances will be St. & University Ave., Aug . 15. held on Sat. and Sun. evenings at 7:30p.m. The Seventh Annual " Music and Dance on P.S. 20, 1086 Fox St., Aug. 22. and Sun. afternoons at 2 p.m. Parking the Central Park Mall" will o ffer the Bronx Park East & Waring Ave., Aug. is free for evening performances. following programs during August: 2,9,16&23. July 30, 2 p.m.- The AJ Browne Orchestra; Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.-Danzas Espanolas CO-OP City-Section 5 Elgar Pl., Aug. 3. 7:30 p.m.- Rob Shanta Dancers and Latin with the Flamenco Dance Group People's Park-E. 141 St. & Brook A ve., Band Aug. 6, 5 p.m.-N.Y.C. Housing Authority Aug. 3. Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.-Steel Band of Nevins Symphony Orchestra Franz Siegel Park-158 St. & Grand Neighborhood Youth Center Aug. 10, 8 p.m.-The Seuffert Band Concourse, Aug. 10& 17. Aug. 6, 2 p.m.-Penny Bridge Players­ Aug. 17,8 p.m.-New York Grand Opera, Richman Park- 177 St. & Webster Ave., original musical for young people; 7:30 "The Barber o f Seville" (in English) Aug. 10& 17 . p.m.- Wonder beans (string-band) For rain dates or further in formation Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.- Continuation o f contact, City of New York Dept.