May 24, 2006 10:45 am
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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.
Howell 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.
Wheel-thrown pottery classes — Taught by master potter Bill Meadows. Eight-week sessions are ongoing on Monday and Tuesday, which has three openings, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beginning and advanced students welcome.
Classes are in the Potter’s Loft on the second floor gallery. The studio is equipped with eight wheels and one for demonstrating.
The Potter’s Loft is also open on First Friday’s for the students work to be viewed.
For more information or to register, call instructor Bill Meadows at (304) 525-1595.
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.
BANANA TREE STUDIOS
Friday, June 2, 5 to 8 p.m. — Opening Artist Reception featuring Kim McKisson, watercolors; Connie Vice, acrylics; Mike Rayburn, photography; Ken Macht, ceramics and jewelry; Kathy Macht, pastels. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, June 25, 6 to 7 p.m. — Fifth Salon, a social gathering of artists. All artists invited.
Tuesday, June 27, 6 to 7 p.m. — Lecture by E. B. Lewis, illustrator of children’s books, such as “The Bat Boy and His Violin,” “Sometime My Mommy Gets Angry,” and “The Otherside.”
Gallery Hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Classes in ceramics and painting are available.
121 East Electric Avenue, Flemingsburg.
For more information call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1356 or email machtk@kywls.com.
CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART BUILDING
On the campus of Morehead State University, the art building will host an art exhibit, the “Second Annual Bluegrass Biennial,” in the main gallery. The exhibit will be on display through July 28. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be at 3 p.m. June 3. The reception is free.
For more information, call (606) 783-5446.
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.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Events:
First Friday Art Walk — June 2, 5 to 8 p.m. Open a newly refreshed Country Music Heritage Hall with updated information and sound. Admission is free.
Exhibit opening for “Perspectives on Change,” a nationally renowned photography exhibit of 20th century prints from the national collection of AG Edwards.
Special events:
“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.
Something Old, Something New: A Century of Weddings — Spanning the decades between the years 1850 and 2000, clothing, textiles, and information on wedding lore are featured. No wedding is complete without a photo opportunity, so an activity center features dress-up clothing for all sizes and ages. On display through June 28.
Summer Student volunteer training — June 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. Training session for summer volunteers at the museum. Call (606) 329-8888 for information or to sign up.
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.
Sight and Sound: June 2 to Sept. 30. Science, physics, plus a little magic make for a summer of looking and listening fun.
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART
Curator’s Choice: Paula Clendenin exhibit continues through July 23, 2006. An opening reception and gallery walk take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.
On exhibit at the museum at 2033 McCoy Road:
Salmagundi Club: An American Institution — The exhibit continues through June 25, featuring works by Costigan, Cirino, Desch, and many others.
The Daywood Collection exhibit continues through Sept. 24, featuring works by Robert Henri, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam and others.
100th Birthday Celebration for Artist Viktor Schreckengost — The exhibit continues through June 25, featuring three ceramic works by the artist who celebrates his 100th birthday this year with 100 small museum exhibits across the United States.
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 9 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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.
The KENTUCKY FOLK ART
CENTER
“Slow Time: The Works of Charley and Noah Kinney,” will be on display from June 2 to Sept. 24 at the center. There will be a free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 2.
For more information, call (606) 783-2204.
Bluegrass n' More: A Celebration of American Music will be on First Street in Morehead on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.
Bluegrass n' More features live acoustic music by some of America's finest artists. Saturday offers folk, traditional and Bluegrass music by such groups as The Clack Mountain String Band, the everybodyfields, Kentucky Wildhorse, Ryan Holladay, Dave Evans, Chatahoochee, Pete and Joan Wernick, and Don Rigsby and Midnight Call. Sunday features Bluegrass gospel by Salvation Rain and The Isaacs. Instrument workshops also are available. A complete schedule can be found on the web at bluegrassnmore.org.
Activities kick off on Friday, June 2, with the opening of a major exhibition at the Kentucky Folk Art Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Music begins on Friday night at 7 p.m. with performances by Vanessa Batts and the everybodyfields as part of the “Sundown at Moonlight” series.
For more information, call (606) 783-2001.
On Saturday, The Kentucky Folk Art Center will host A Day in the Country Folk Art Show at the new Morehead Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the “Bluegrass Biennial” Art Show also will be in the Claypool-Young Art Building on the Morehead State University campus, beginning at 3 p.m.
Additional information is available by calling (606) 783-9001.
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 dynamic husband and wife artist duo reside in Blaine.
July 20, 8 p.m. — Billy Ray Cyrus, with opening act Bobby Cyrus, will perform at the MAC.
Tickets are $35 (plus a $1 ticket fee) and are currently on sale. To order tickets or for more information, call the box office tollfree at (888) MAC-ARTS (622-2787).
The Mountain Arts Center is located at 50 Hal Rodgers Drive, Prestonsburg. It is open Monday - Saturday.
For more information, visit macarts.com.
PENDLETON ART CENTER
Now open — The Pendleton Cafe, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Now open — Spaulding and Wallace Fine Art Printing Studio.
Start making plans now to attend our First Anniversary Celebration on June 2 during the First Friday Art Walk. Entertainment for the event will be dulcimer music by Carl Crooks and Lee Hanners with the Delayed Reaction Band.
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.
Ask about watercolor classes on Mondays with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Preregistration is required.
"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. 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.
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.
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 held 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.
Sunday — Hog Roast with doors opening at noon. The Poaceous Band will perform at 3 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.
ARIAL THEATER
Wednesday, June 14, the theater will host Emerson Drive for a free concert.
For more information, contact Vanessa Parker-Davis at Vanessa@splashpublicity.com or Misty N. Hurt at misty@splashpublicity.com or call (615) 321-1383.
426 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio.
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.
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.
June 3 — The farm will host His Own, John Stevens, James Gang and the Waugh Family at 6:30 p.m.
1 mile from 36th Street Catlettsburg Speedway. Cannonsburg Road. (606) 739-6238.
The CLAY CENTER
Wednesday, July 26 — It’s the first national tour of Dorothy The Dinosaur’s Dance Party! Dorothy and her friends will dance their way into Charleston at the Clay Center at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets, which range in price from $15 to $25, go on sale today and can be purchased at the Clay Center Box Office or by calling (304) 561-3570.
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Dance Party is an all singing and all dancing performance featuring two hosts who will sing all your favorite Wiggles songs, with help from The Wiggles’ best friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and of course, Dorothy the Dinosaur. Songs include "Fruit Salad," "Romp Bomp a Stomp," and "Hot Potato."
For more information, please visit thewiggles.com.
COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB
Every Friday — James Brown will offer free dance lessons, which include the two-step and other line dances.
Regular admission charge is $6. Admission is $4 on Friday. The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.
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.
EASTERN KENTUCKY EXPO
CENTER
The long awaited WWE SmackDown Live! is coming to Pikeville at 7 p.m. June 24. This will be one event you won’t want to miss!
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20.
Come see Rey Mysterio vs. JBL vs. Kurt Angle in the Triple Threat Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Title. Also see Cruiserweight and Tag Team Title Matches and Kristall vs. Melina vs. Jillian Hall compete for the Miss SmackDown Best Body Contest!
Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (606) 433-1793 or at the Expo Center Box Office. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60.
For more information, please visit EastKyExpo.com or call (606) 444-5500.
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
Live Tunes — Today at noon by singer/songwriter Louie McNeal.
In The Cellar — Photography by Leslie Blackwell.
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.
Saturday, 7 p.m. —Aaron Raitiere from Gainesville, Fla., will perform at the coffee house.
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 and McGlone, Edwards, & Wolfe Inc. 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
May 25 — JAH Creation (Reggae) North Carolina
May 26 — Jeff Ellis
May 27 — The Remix Band
May 28 — Steven Salyer
June 1 and 2— Banana Convention (Michigan)
Donnie’s Steak and Seafood Galley is 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.
KYOVA GOSPEL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Friday — His Own along with The West Virinia Couriers and Terry Dorsey.
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.
Saturday — Michael Graves, formerly of The Misfits, No Heroes Here, The Dig-its and No Reason Why.
Sunday — Dog Fashion Disco with Karate High School, Tub Ring, Look What I Did.
611 Fourth Ave., Huntington. Visit monkeybarlive.com.
MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Ernie Thacker and Route 23 will put on a benefit show, featuring Blueridge and New River Line, at the opry house.
There will also be a song writers showcase with Mark Brinkman, Junior Sisk and Dave Carrol.
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 or visit thebowman.com or mountaineeropry.com.
I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.
MUSIC DEPOT
Bluegrass every Friday and country shows every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. 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. — Paramount Joe’s Rising Star Cafe will be hosted by Gary Newman and Sonya Crites, hosts of WTCR’s Homegrown show.
Friday’s line up includes songwriter, Ryan Parker from Flatwoods.
Next up, Dennie Hall will bring his deep country styles to the PJRSC.
Saturday, 2 p.m. —The Classic American Youth Ballet will perform.
June 1 and June 2 — The Yvonne DeKay School of Dance will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” See the storybook fantasy come alive with ballet dancers on stage. The Divertissements of jazz, tap, lyrical, twirling and tumbling will start at 8 p.m.
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
There will be a Bluegrass Music Mini Festival at the community center on Saturday. Entertainment will feature Darvin Sturgill and Willow Creek, Dusty Valley Grass and Commonwealth Band. Admission is free.
The show will begin at 7 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
For more information, contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.
The RED BARN
Nitrous Band will entertain from 8 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
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.
AARON MILLER BAND
The band will perform beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Illusions in Ironton.
June 4 — The band will perform at The Monkey Bar in Huntington with Huck Johns and Truckstop Romeo. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door.
ALAN MULLINS & the
REDNEK REVUE
Friday, 9 p.m. — The band will perform at Whiskey River at the Grandview Inn in South Point, Ohio.
AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE
Sept. 14, 7 p.m. — Pop Tarts presents the American Idols Live Tour at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
The top ten idols, Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Paris Bennett and Taylor Hicks, are scheduled to appear.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone by calling (304) 523-5757 or online at ticketmaster.com.
For more information, call (304) 696-4400 or visit bigsandyarena.com.
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.
BILL MAHER
July 9, 7 p.m. — Tickets are on sale now to see political humorist Bill Maher at Whitney Hall in Louisville as part of the “Chase Brings it On” series.
Tickets range from $38 to $55 and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or purchase tickets online at kentuckycenter.org.
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 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.
CHRIS KITCHEN
Chris Kitchen, jazz/pop guitarist, will perform from 6 to 9 p.m Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Chimney Corner Café, 1624 Carter Ave.
Call (606) 324-7500 for reservations or e-mail chriskitchen@adelphia.net.
ETA
May 27, 7 p.m. — Acoustic music duo, ETA, will perform country songs along with award winning songwriter Roger Smith at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in the campgound.
For camping information, call (606) 473-7324.
June 1 to 3 — ETA will also be at The Appalachian Uprising Thursday and Friday performing in Scottown, Ohio. Visit etamusic.org or appalachianuprising.net
Notable acts include Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Larry Keel, Larry Cordle, Melvin Goins, KIng Wilkie, Perter Rown and David Grisman. Camping will be available.
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.
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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.
Call (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513.
THE POACEOUS BAND
Thursdays, 7 p.m. — AMVETS Post 95, Herring Road, Greenup. (606) 473-7805.
Sunday, 3 p.m. — AMVETS Post 95.
June 17, 8 p.m. — Soggy Bottom Camp Ground, Hoods Run off Route 2, Greenup.
June 30, 6 p.m. — Poppy Mountain, Morehead. (606) 784-2277. Campground (606) 780-4192. Email to poppymtn@mis.net.
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.
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.
TOM JONES
June 20, 7:30 p.m. — Tickets are now on sale to see Tom Jones, with special guest Tower of Power, at Whitney Hall in Louisville.
Tickets range from $45 to $75 and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or purchase tickets online at kentuckycenter.org.
WILLIE NELSON
July 12, 7:30 p.m. — Singer, songwriter and American icon Willie Nelson will perform at Whitney Hall in Louisville.
Tickets range from $35.50 to $65.50 and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or purchase tickets online at kentuckycenter.org.
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