Published: May 10, 2006 09:34 am            

Coming Up - 05/11/06

THINGS TO DO



ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The Logan room features woodcarvings by Pendleton artist Gary Preston; quilted wall hangings by Susan Williams; works by Ann Coleman; and the photography of South Point High School student Chelsea Howell, who has been accepted at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for the fall term.

The works of Rick Reeves, which include historical civil war and buckaneer paintings, will be available for display through June.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or by appointment. Small tours are available.

1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-1296.



ART OF THE REDEEMED

STUDIO & GALLERY

On exhibit:

The gallery is in Suite 206, on the second floor of the historic Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., in downtown Ashland, and is home to working artists Gail Kirtz and Rodney Chapman, both of whom work in various media and offer their original art and prints for sale.

Artwork by Kirtz featuring new landscapes and seascapes in oil. Also on display are pastel, acrylic and mixed-media works.

Artwork by Chapman featuring new contemporary works in acrylic and mixed-media.

Kirtz offers pastel, oil and acrylic classes and private lessons to beginners and intermediate artists.

The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator. Call (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.



AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUM

at the Clay Center in Charleston

Programs:

Live Science Show featuring “Bubble Mania” — Join the Museum’s professional Bubbleologists as you enter the world of bubbles! Learn about bubble size, shape, colors and more with some wet and wild experiments. Shows every Wednesday – Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., included with Museum admission.

Wee Wednesdays — For children 5 and younger. Enjoy a little quiet time in Kidspace. Enchanting stories and create-a-craft will be offered Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen. For details, call (304) 561-3575.

ElectricSky™ Theater Show times:

Large format film — “Alaska: Spirit of the Wild,” showing Wednesday through Saturday at noon, 1, 3, and 4 p.m.; Thursday at 5 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 1, 3 and 4 p.m.

Planetarium — “Oasis in Space,” showing Wednesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.; and Thursday at 6 p.m.

Art museum:

The art museum features works from the Avampato Discovery Museum’s Permanent Collection, highlighting such artists as Stuart Davis, Joseph Hirsch and Andy Warhol.

The Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center is at 300 Leon Sullivan Way in Charleston, W.Va. Museum gallery admission is $6.50 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Large-format films and planetarium shows are extra. Museum Gallery hour: Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Call (304) 561-3575 or visit avampatodiscoverymuseum.org.



HEADLEY-WHITNEY MUSEUM

“A Cottage Industry: Sweaters Designed by Helen Bond Carruthers” — The museum features an exhibition of vintage cashmere sweaters designed by Helen Bond Carruthers. The exhibit will be on view through June 10, 2006.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Events:

Exhibit opening for “Perspectives on Change,” a nationally renowned photography exhibit of 20th century prints from the national collection of AG Edwards. Free admission.

Special events:

Student Art Exhibit — “Talavera Tile: Color and Symmetry.” The very best student works from our March Discovery Workshops. Free with regular admission.

“Energetic Electricity” — For grades two through five, through May 26.

Using the scientific method, conduct experiments moving from simple circuits to powering a spiral machine that produces a graphic art project.

Call for tour times. Cost is $ 2.50 for students; $2 chaperoning adults.

Every Child is an Artist — Wednesdays from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Preschool art experience for child and caregiver, includes story and playtime. Cost is $45 members; $50 non-members. Call (606) 329-8888 to register.

In the Discovery Center:

ZOOM into Science — Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring into science with our special ZOOM activities. Free with regular admission.

Ongoing exhibits:

“Toddler Terminal” — This Discovery Center exhibit is for special visitors from 6 to 18 months. A baby changing and nursing station completes the newest museum exhibit space.

“Return to Space!” — Through May 2006, Explore the planets and the vast reaches of the galaxy! A new Discovery Center exhibit designed especially for astronauts ages 5 through 11.

“The Front Porch” — What did we do for fun before computers and TV? Before air-conditioning and the mall? Try some time honored games and traditions, plus a chance to visit with your neighbors in a swing or catch a cool breeze in a rocker. Come “sit a while” and reflect on a leisurely part of times past.

“C.I. Haeberle Medical Exhibit” — Step into the world of health care circa 1940s and 1950s when late night house calls were made into homes from medical facilities and payment was made with chickens and produce.

“Frank and Margaret Adkins Aviation Exhibit” — Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum’s Discovery Center, which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.

“Poage’s Landing: Life on the River” — Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot “Little Joe,” an actual towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage’s Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT!

“Country Music Heritage Hall” — Explore the memorabilia and biographies of several well-known country music artists who came from towns either on or near U.S. 23. Learn more about Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Visit the Music Quilt, the interactive sound sculpture where everyone can be a musician!

ZOOMzone — Based on the popular PBS children’s show “ZOOM,” this exhibit gives young visitors a chance to tackle hands-on challenges that require them to explore science and engineering principles.

Other stimulating and exciting exhibits include “Dig Archeology!,” “School Daze,” the one-room schoolhouse, and the “Music Quilt,” the interactive sound sculpture.

The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, children and students. Members and children younger than 2 admitted free.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Mondays by appointment. Call (606) 329-8888. E-mail highlandsmuseum@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at highlandsmuseum.com.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART

On exhibit:

“… Never Done: Works by Women Artists from the Puzzuoli Miller Collection” — Works collected by Dr. Gina Puzzuoli Miller, a Charleston, W.Va., psychiatrist who has collected more than 350 works over the last 20 years.

Ongoing exhibits:

“The Wilbur E. Myers Art Glass Collection;” “The HMA Glass Collection;” “Herman P. Dean Firearms Collection;” “In the Grand Manner: Silver and Portraits of Great Britain;” Touma Near Eastern Gallery; the Education Gallery; and The C. Fred Edwards Conservatory (Subtropical Plant Conservatory).

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and Monday by appointment.

General admission is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, all school tours and to the public on Tuesdays.

Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

Exhibits:

“Image of Appalachia,” a collection of more than 60 black-and-white photographs of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from the 1920s and 1930s, is on display.

“Heart and Home,” an art exhibit in the Leming Gallery featuring the work of Jim Marsh, Bill Kersey Caroline Wilson and Steve McClements.

"May — Our Way,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists Jim Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Caroline Wilson will be on display at the Leming Gallery.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.



MOUNTAIN ART CENTER

William Salyers and Sally (Jean) Huffman-Salyers will be the featured artists for June 2006 at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in Prestonsburg. This will be their second show at the MAC. The husband-and-wife artist duo reside in Blaine.

The Mountain Arts Center is at 50 Hal Rodgers Drive, Prestonsburg, and is open Monday through Saturday.

The Salyers’ exhibit will last through June.

For more information, visit macarts.com.



PENDLETON ART CENTER

Now open — The Pendleton Cafe, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Now open — Spaulding and Wallace Fine Art Printing Studio.

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., is home to artists from the Tri-State area who have a wide range of talents.

The studios are open for First Friday each month from 5 to 9 p.m. and the following day for Second Look Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The lobby is always open by appointment either with one of the artists or by calling Gina Dickens, manager, (606) 369-0000.

During Second Look Saturday, the Lil’ Bites Cafe offers writers the chance to read their work through an “open mic” session.

Ask about watercolor classes on Mondays with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Preregistration is required.

Watercolor classes are Tuesday nights with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.

"Experimental Mixed Media,” 4 weekly classes to be held Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., from July 11 to August 1. No painting or drawing skills are needed. The instructor is Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.

"Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills,” six weekly classes, will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning May 17. The instructor is Sylvia Jackson. For more information, call (606) 928-0257.

Workshops and classes for children are Saturdays with Gina Dickens (606) 369-0000.

Pastel classes with William Wallace (606) 928-7662 are from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Digital Photography Workshop will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $50 pre-registration is required. Contact Jeff at jeffball@earthandskyphoto.com or call (800) 357-2198.

Tai chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. If interested, call Gina (606)369-0000.

The third Thursday of each month all area artists are invited to join the Pendleton artists for an open night of painting. For more information, call (606) 369-0000.

Children’s parties with art activities as their theme can be arranged by calling Gina at (606) 369-0000.

Newest Artist is Lauren Peer, acrylic artist, Studio 142.

Artist of the month is Denise Spaulding, mural artist, Studio 103.



RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY

“3 Perspectives” — Photo exhibit on display through Sunday by new gallery members Molly Rager, Susan Tchantz and Nickolac Dean.

“Exhibition of Project West Virginia” — Spring Valley High School students will display their art works, in conjuction with the West Virginia Wild & Wonderful Magazine through May 31. The display presents West Virginia in a positive manor.

The gallery is at 900 Eighth St., Huntington. Call (304) 525-3235. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.; and by appointment by calling (304) 525-3235.



UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Spring Juried Art Show — Ongoing display of “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” The theme of this show is “flowers.”

This show will be displayed in The Prudential/Thoroughbred Agency on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 26.

The gallery, which showcases artwork by Tri-State artists and surrounding areas, is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 and ask for Barbara.

Some of Barbara Delligatti’s watercolors can be viewed online at yessy.com.

1430 Winchester Ave. and Prudential is next door at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.



PLACES TO GO



ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER

Beatle fans from all over the world will have an opportunity to celebrate the largest Beatles tribute festival in American when it returns to Louisville May 26 to 28.

The three-day event will be Memorial Day weekend and will include a Beatles film festival, lectures on the rock group and sale of memorabilia. All events will take place at Louisville’s Belvedere, the Kentucky Center and the Galt House Hotel and Suites.

For more information, online visit abbeyroadontheriver.com.



AMVETS POST 95

Today — Taco Thursdays starting at 6 p.m.

Friday — Rib dinners and Munchie Platters.

Saturday — Free food from noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 3 p.m. — Life Members’ Night, Fun and Games and Munchie Platters.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon on Saturday; and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Call (606) 473-7805. In Greenup.



AMVETS POST 14

Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight — The band Kyote will perform.

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.

1425 Chestnut in Kenova, W.Va.



ASHLAND EAGLES

Monday, 8 p.m. — League darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool tournament.

Wednesday, 8 p.m. — Karaoke.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Live music by The Edge.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Blind draw darts.

Kitchen hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday — 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday — 5 to 10 a.m.

701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.



ASHLAND MOOSE

Monday through Saturday — Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Free hot dogs from 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 20 — Free fish fry at 7 p.m.

2314 Winchester Ave. Call (606) 324-4644.



BEECHY CREEK MUSIC CENTER

Every Saturday, 8 p.m. — A live music show featuring T.R.L. and The Beechy Creek Boys with special guests and featured bands. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $5. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted free.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Line dance classes offered for beginner and advanced dances. Learn a new dance every week. Cost is $5 per person.

No alcoholic beverages permitted. Includes door prizes, 50/50, restaurant area, and a wooden dance floor.

On Beechy Creek off the A-A Highway, Greenup. Call (606) 932-3678 or (606) 932-4622.



BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE ARENA

May 13, 7:30 p.m. — Dierks Bentley with special guest Miranda Lambert. Tickets $28.50.

For more information, call the box office at (304) 696-4400. To charge tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at (304) 523-5757. Tickets may also be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Visit sesamestreetlive.com.

One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Regular admission charge is $6. Admission is $4 on Friday. The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.



COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY MUSEUM

The museum in Staffordsville is proud to announce the 2005 Country Idol winner, Dixie Blackburn from Hindman, will perform a showcase at 7 p.m. Saturday. The show will feature special guest appearances by Lenore, West Virginia’s Joey Ferris, and Ashland’s ETA.

Dixie won the Country Idol competition in October of 2005 out of auditioners from 6 different locations, including Huntington, Ashland, Grayson, Morehead, Williamson, W.Va., and Paintsville. The 2006 Country Idol auditions will begin in June.

The show is the first in a series of Country Music Highway artists performing at the museum over the course of the next year. Tickets will be $10 and can be purchased at the museum.

For more information, call Paintsville Tourism at (800) 542-6790.



DANCER’S CHOICE

SQUARE DANCE CLUB

The club in Hurricane, W.Va., will sponsor a square dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on May 20 at Anne Bailey School, 405 Winfield Rd., (St Rt 35), St. Albans, W.Va. with caller Larry Fosbrink and cuer Glenn Anders.

Square dance clothes sale: Trade that old dress or shirt that you are tired of wearing for a “new to you” outfit.

Contact Keith Smith at (304) 741-1374



DEBBIE’S MUSIC SHOW HOUSE

Friday, 8 p.m. — Lost and Found. Admission $10.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — The Kirby Knobb Band and the Flatt Creek Band. Admission $13.

Concessions available. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in the building. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

8137 US 60 in Salt Lick. Call (606) 776-6780 or (606) 683-3110 for information or bookings. E-mail: dlpwmusic@yahoo.com.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Friday, 8 p.m. — Music by the Tri-County Gang featuring talented vocalists specializing in America’s country favorites.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Dusty Road Band featuring J. B. Bronson and Christy Riley.

Admission is $4 for adults, children younger than 12 are admitted free. No alcohol permitted.

At the junction of U.S. 60 and Carter Caves Road, east of Olive Hill.



The FRAME UP GALLERY

COFFEE HOUSE and TEA ROOM

Today, noon — Live tunes by acoustic guitartist singer/songwriter Louie McNeal.

The Coffee House and Tea Room serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and on Monday from noon to 5 p.m.

Musicians interested in booking a date to perform or artists looking for a place to exhibit their work can call (606) 324-8565 or e-mail frameitup01@alltel.net.

1436 Winchester Ave., across from the Ashland Plaza Hotel.



GREENUP JAYCEES

Saturday — Music for listening and dancing, featuring Gail and Ron and the Silver Strings Band. Square dance and “open mic” every Saturday. Line dance lessons at 7 p.m.

Those with a birthday on Saturday are admitted free. Admission is $4 for adults $2 for seniors. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.

Call (606) 473-9623.



GREENUP VFW POST 1168

Thursday, 7 p.m. — Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Friday — Karaoke.

Saturday — Live band.

On Ky. 2. Call (606) 473-6333.



GROUNDS and SOUNDS

COFFEE HOUSE

Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. is “open mic” night. PA provided.

Thursday — The award-winning Clack Mountain String Band plays old time string music. Open jam at 7 p.m. Band starts at 8 p.m.

Friday, 7 p.m. — Glenn and Lisa Ginn accompanied by a couple of fine young musicians, Matt Hornbeck, of Mr. Tee and the Fabulous 3, on guitar, and Brandon Godman, of the MSU Bluegrass Band, on fiddle, will be playing an original mix of musical styles. Glenn is a guitar professor at MSU. Lisa is an acclaimed jazz singer.

139 E. Main St., Morehead. For more information, call (606) 780-8101 or visit groundsandsounds.com.



GUKUNDI MULTIPLEX DINNER

and ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

May 26 through 28 — The murder mystery “Murder Me Always” will be performed.

Ticket information and reservations, call (606) 325-9981.

807 Carter Ave., Ashland.



HIWAY 140 MUSIC HALL

Today, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live country music by the HIWAY 140 Band. Admission $6. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Variety dance with D.J., and karaoke (may bring own CD). Admission $5. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music by High Country. Admission $6. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. — Live country music by Bill Sanders Country Band. Admission $5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Concessions, cake walk and door prizes. No smoking or alcohol permitted.

2.2 miles off U.S. 52 on S.R. 140, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Call Jeanie at (740) 776-2654.



HOLDERBY’S LANDING

Today — Joe Lambiotte

Friday — Thorn Bird (Los Angeles)

Saturday — Convertible Blondes

May 18 — The Legendary Melvin Sparks Aristotle & The Excellent Lovers

Open for lunch and dinner daily. 1360 Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, W.Va., Call (304) 523-BOAT (2628) or visit HolderbysLanding.com.



IRONTON EAGLES 895

Monday — Pizza at 8 p.m. Euchre and Texas Hold ’em.

Tuesday — Meeting at 7 p.m. with dinner following.

Thursday — Happy Hour all day. Pool tournament at 7:30. Pizza at 8 p.m. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday — Live music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Close at 1 a.m.

Sunday — Closed.

South Third Street in Ironton. Hours are noon to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (740) 532-4847.



The KENTUCKY CENTER

Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m. — Christopher Falzone, pianist, will perform in the Bomhard Theater.

Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $5 for students. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more by calling (502) 562-0196.

The Kentucky Center is located at 501 Main Street in Louisville. For more information, please contact Shannon Levine at (502) 562-0118 or slevine@kentuckycenter.org.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music presents Sounds of Our Heritage Concert with Ann and Phil Case on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The center is located on First Street in Morehead.

For more info, call (606) 783-9001.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — The Gospel Tide along with The Burriss Family & The Songsmen and Linda & Shelton Bissell.

All concerts are in the fellowship hall of Heritage Freewill Baptist Church in Cannonsburg.

Concessions will be available and doors will open at 6 p.m. There is no admission charge, but a love offering will be received.

For more information, e-mail Arnold Sexton at Sexton1313@cs.com or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.



The LAIDBACK BAR and GRILL

Friday, 8 p.m. — Louie McNeal and Tunesmyth.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Third Shift.

Hanging Rock, Ohio. Call (740) 532-4001. Visit thelaidback.com.



LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Friday and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Kermit Richmond and The Distant Sound Band.

U.S. 60 at the entrance of Carter Caves State Resort.



The MONKEY BAR

Tuesdays are Musician’s Jam Night Out. Musicians are invited to come and perform. No registration needed. Cash giveaways are planned. One Tuesday each month includes a live radio remote.

May 21 — Blues Traveler. Advance tickets, $21; day of show, $25.

611 Fourth Ave., Huntington. Visit monkeybarlive.com.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — The Jeanette Williams Band will perform.

Admission $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Concessions available. No alcohol or smoking permitted.

For more information, call (304) 743-5749.

I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



MUSIC DEPOT

Bluegrass every Friday and country shows every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. nightly. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Family-oriented environment with concessions available.

U.S. 60 East in Olive Hill. Call (606) 286-4270.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday, 7 p.m. — The Ashland Community and Technical College will present its graduation ceremony.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — The No. 1 Beatles Show in the World — 1964 The Tribute. This show recreates the early 60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, vintage clothing, haristyles, onstage mannerismns, speaking voices and unmistakable harmonies of the lads from Liverpool.

Ticket prices range from $30 to $10.

Saturday, 10 a.m. — The Ashland Community and Technical College will present the Nurse’s Pinning Ceremony.

Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m. — June Conn Divertissements will be presented.

Friday, May 19, 7 p.m. — Ashland Youth Ballet presents “Gaite Parisienne.”

The Paramount Arts Center is at 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (606) 324-3175 or visit paramountartscenter.com for tickets or more information.



PARK PLACE FINE ARTS CENTER

May 26 and 27 — “Snapshot” by award-winning director/actress Carmen Mitzi Sinnott.

Ticket information on Park Place events: Contact The Maxxum Group at (606) 324-1480 or maxxumtvs@netzero.net.

1701 Central Ave., Ashland.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CENTER

Bluegrass music show schedule:

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Scott Tackett and Kentucky Sunrise. Admission $6.

Concessions will be sold. For more information contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.

KY 3295, 3.5 Miles West of Grayson Lake.



The RED BARN

The Legacy Band, playing Southern country music, will entertain from 7 to 11 p.m. every Saturday.

Admission is $5. Children younger than 6 are admitted free. No alcoholic beverages.

Route 7 in Greenup.



RENFRO VALLEY

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

The center is gearing up for three days of bluegrass music at its finest from May 18 to 20. The Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival, formerly the Old Joe Clark Bluegrass Festival, offers a strong line up of bluegrass musicians, including: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dr. Ralph Stanley, The Lewis Family, The Lonesome River Band, III Tyme Out, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Honi Deaton and Dream, Dale Ann Bradley, and more!

Camping is still available, and an open stage will be offered on Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs. Tents will be provided.

Monday — Gospel Show.

Tuesday — Bluegrass Show.

For a complete schedule and tickey buying information, call (800) 765-7464 or visit renfrovalley.com.

Take I-75 to exit 62. Proceed north on U.S. 25.



SOUTHERN OHIO OPRY

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Live, classic country music by a host of performers every Saturday night. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Admission is $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $3.50 for children.

Five miles west of Lucasville, off Ky. 348 on Henley Deemer Road.

Call (740) 259-1195.



PEOPLE TO SEE



ALAN MULLINS & the

REDNEK REVUE

Friday, 9 p.m. — The band will perform at Whiskey River at the Grandview Inn in South Point, Ohio.



FIFTH ANNUAL

APPALACHIAN UPRISING

Eden Valley in Scottown, Ohio, will host the 2006 Appalachian Uprising on June 1 through 3.

The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, June 1 — County Line II 12:30 p.m.; Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain 2 p.m.; ETA 3:45 p.m.; Steep Canyon Rangers 5:30 p.m.; One Way Rider 7:15 p.m.; Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet 9 p.m.

Friday, June 2 — ETA 11 a.m.; One Way Rider 12 p.m.; String Therapy 1 p.m.; Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain 2:45 p.m.; Larry Keel and Natural Bridge 4:30 p.m.; The Biscuit Burners 6 p.m.; Hit and Run Bluegrass 7:30 p.m.; King Wilkie 9:15 p.m.; Just Bluegrass 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 3 — County Line II 12 p.m.; Woodbox Gang 1:45 p.m.; Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time 3:30 p.m.; All Star Bluegrass Jam 5:15 p.m.; One Way Rider 7 p.m.; David Grisman Quintet 8:30P p.m.; Sam Bush Band 10:30 p.m.

Visit earthproductions.net and click on the Appalachian Uprising link for more information.



ASHLAND BRASS BAND

The Ashland Brass Band Festival will mark its 11th anniversary on June 3 at the Ashland Central Park Bandstand, part of the North American Brass Band Association Festival.

Performers will include The Harmonica Club of Huntington from 1 to 1:50 p.m.; the Commonwealth Brass Band of Louisville from 2 to 2:50 p.m.; the Jericho Brass of Chattanooga, Tenn., from 3 to 3:50 p.m.; The Central Ohio Brass Band of Columbus, Ohio, from 4 to 4:50 p.m.; and the Brass Band of the Tri-State of Ashland from 5 to 5:50 p.m.



CABELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Music on the Plaza returns for a final season. All of the free concerts begin at 1 p.m. every Friday in May in front of the main library in Huntington, W.Va.

May 12 — The 1937 Flood.

May 19 — Crushed Velvet.

May 26 — The Zanter Trio.

All concerts are sponsored by the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District and the Friends of the Library. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in the library.

Visit cabell.lib.wv.us or call (304) 528-5700.



ETA

The musical/comedy group will perform Wednesday evenings at the Ironton Eagles from 7 to 10 p.m. During the performance you can register to win two tickets to the upcoming Appalachian Uprising from June 1 to June 3 in Scottown, Ohio.



LARRY PANCAKE

Friday — Larry Pancake will perform at Whiskey River at the Grandview Inn in South Point, Ohio.



LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST

Raceland Worthington High’s Drama Club will be performing Shakespeare’s, “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” for the community on May 21 at 2 and 4:30 pm. The cost is $4 for an adult and $3 for a child. The play will be performed in the high school cafeteria. The performance is dedicated to the late teacher, Mr. Tim Miller, and the soon to open Cultural Arts Center at RWHS.



The MAIN STREAM BAND

The band will perform at the Raging Bull on Fridays and Saturdays in May from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.



OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN

Spring Brown Bag Concert Series is at the Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center at OUS in Ironton every Wednesday during the winter quarter. All of the free concerts begin at 12:15 p.m.

May 17 — Shad Melvin and Jason Banks.

May 24 — OUSC Activity Band.

Call (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513.



THE POACEOUS BAND

Thursdays, 7 p.m. — AMVETS Post 95, Herring Road, Greenup. (606) 473-7805.

The Poaceous Band is Dennis and Sheree Page and Marvin Imes and Bill Bryan. For more information, call Nancy Bryan at (606) 836-1148; e-mail, theband@thepoaceousband.com; or visit thepoaceousband.com.



RASCAL FLATTS

Aug. 27, 8 p.m. — Tickets are now on sale to see Rascal Flatts, with special guest Gary Allen, at Freedom Hall in Louisville during the Kentucky State Fair, which is Aug. 17 through 27.

Tickets are $48 and available at the Freedom Hall Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone (502) 361-3100 or (800) 487-1212 or purchase online at ticketmaster.com.

For more information on the Kentucky State Fair, visit kystatefair.org.



RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Bands from the Russell school system will present a Spring Concert at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland at 7 p.m. today featuring a wide variety of music performed by the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade bands and the high school band.

There is no charge for admission.

For more information, call the band directors, Chip Lewis at (606) 836-7105 or Dave Barker at (606) 836-0614.



SPLIT DECISION BAND

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — This variety dance band performs at the Ashland American Legion Post 76, on the corner of 20th Street and Carter Avenue. Kitchen open for dining both nights until 8:30 p.m. Visit splitdecisionband.com or bobcooperonbass.tripod.com.

        

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