Published: June 28, 2006 09:38 am            

Coming Up -- 06/29/06

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The Aqueous Travel Show will be on display through July 4.

Exhibiting in the Logan Room are Karen Young, Ann Coleman, Gary Preston and Chelsea Howell.

The Potter’s Loft, on the second floor of the gallery, is registering new students for the summer term. The Monday night, eight week session, will begin July 10; Tuesday evening classes begin July 11. Both sessions meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Master potter Bill Meadows invites beginning and advanced students.

For more information, call the instructor 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.



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 through 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.

“The Classic Automobile,” — On display through Sept. 3. This is an opportunity to explore the history and development of automotive design and engineering of the twentieth century.

The museum will display a variety of automobiles drawn largely from the nationally renowned collection of car enthusiast William Maxwell Davis. The exhibit will include the classic Rolls Royce and Bentley of the 1930s and 1940s, as well as sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s. Additional lenders include Brenda Frederick, Henry E. Payne III and Edward W. Stifel III.

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.



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

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 Ave., 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 exhibit, the second annual

“Bluegrass Biennial,” in the main gallery. The exhibit will be on display through July 28.

For more information, call (606) 783-5446.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Events:

Summer Motion —Central Park, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 1 and from noon to 5 p.m. July 2. Meet our student volunteers as they present sight and sound experiments for Fourth of July fun.

Special events:

“Perspectives on Change:” On display through July 28, the exhibit is a nationally renowned traveling photography exhibit from the collections of AG Edwards and Sons with original photographs from twentieth century artists.

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: Available through Sept. 30. Science, physics, plus a little magic make for a summer of looking and listening fun.

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.

“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.

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

Curator’s Choice: Paula Clendenin exhibit continues through July 23.

On exhibit at the museum at 2033 McCoy Road:

The Daywood Collection exhibit continues through Sept. 24, featuring works by Robert Henri, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and others.

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.

“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 until Sept. 24 at the center.

The exhibition will present more than 80 works, including paintings, drawings and wood sculptures. It will be accompanied by a 40-page, full color catalog, which includes essays by Lee Kogan, director of the Folk Art Institute, the educational arm of the American Folk Art Museum and John Harrod, one of the nation’s preeminent authorities on traditional Kentucky music. A brief DVD, which highlights the brothers’ music and offers context for the exhibition, also will be produced.

The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of Morehead State University. The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Additional information is available by calling KFAC at (606) 783-2204.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

William Salyers and Sally (Jean) Huffman-Salyers were featured artists for June at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in Prestonsburg. 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 at 50 Hal Rodgers Drive, Prestonsburg. It is open Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit macarts.com.



PENDLETON ART CENTER

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.

“Watercolor Classes,” on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Preregistration with a deposit is required. Call Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

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

Drawing Classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays beginning in August. 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.

Tai chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. If interested, call Gina (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 Debbie Enoff, stained glass artist.

Pendleton artist Sylvia Jackson had two watercolors juried into the Festival Exhibit at The French Art Colony in Gallipolis, Ohio. The show will run from July 4 to 28.

Plan now to enter the National Juried Tennis Art Competition. Entries due Aug. 15. For more information contact Gina at (606) 369-0000 or Dr. Jack Ditty at jackdittymd.com.



RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY

“Unusual Views” by gallery members will be on display through Friday.

A monochromatic series based on Christ’s Life by Norman Wright will be on exhibit through the month of July.

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

The Upstairs Gallery and Thoroughbred Agency will display dynamic art on First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

During June and July, The Thoroughbred Agency will have an estate show and sale of the property of Nancy Grady Lonnecker Welch of Denver, who was an artist and collector. A total of 22 pieces of her art, including original oils, will be on display and for sale. An original Salvador Dali, although not for sale, will be displayed. The show will be available for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The gallery, which houses 30 artists, 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.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday — Free food in the evening. Music by Jimmy Stevens.

Thursday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by the dance band Split Decision.

American Cafe is open in the American Legion, serving carryout lunches and dinners daily to non-members and lunches and dinners in the club room to members and guests. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. (606) 329-2162.



AMVETS POST 95

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.

The band for June will be Night Explosion.

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

First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s Meeting.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament.

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. — Blind Draw Darts.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Live band. Main Event.

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.

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.

Tuesdays, 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.



BILL AMOS FARM

July 8, 6:30 p.m. — The Conners, Lance Damron, Unmerited Favour amd Salvation Heirs will perform.

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.

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.



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 award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Free.

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 from noon to 5 p.m Monday.

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.



GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT

Family activities start at 10 a.m. Saturday and will last throughout the weekend, starting at 10 a.m each day.

July 4th — Great music will be provided by The Bottom Line starting at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks display will start at 10 p.m..

The community pool will be open each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The marina will be open for boat rentals throughout the weekend, day and evening rentals. The dining facility at the Jesse Stuart Lodge will feature Chef Specials, extravagant buffets and, of course, traditional Kentucky cuisine that you can order from our menu. The campground and lodging facilities at the Jesse Stuart Lodge are filling up fast and limited space is available.

For more information on campground and lodging reservations you can log on to kystateparks.com or call (800) 325-0083.



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 and Saturday — Karaoke. 8 to 11:30 p.m.

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



GROUNDS and SOUNDS

COFFEE HOUSE

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

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



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.

Fridays, 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.

Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 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

Aug. 3 — Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues

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.



JAYCEE PARK

The 3rd annual Cave Run Rock-n-Blues-n-BBQ Festival will feature Hod Rod & The Blues DeVilles, Greg Schaber, Tanita Gaines and the DeBellefeuille Brothers Band.

Shows will be from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and from 6 to 11:45 p.m. Saturday.

Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.

For more information, call (606) 356- 8919 or visit caverunblues.com.



JENNY WILEY THEATRE

Today — “Nunsense” will be presented as a luncheon matinee. “Footloose” will be performed in the evening.

Friday — “Footloose.”

Saturday — “Music Man.”

Sunday — “Nunsense.” Performance Only.

Wednesday — “Footloose.”

July 6 — “Music Man.”

Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors (55 and older) and $13 for youth (20 and younger). To reserve tickets, contact the Box Office at (606) 886-9274 locally or toll-free at (877) CALL-JWT. Online orders are taken at jwtheatre.com/order.html.

Reservations for Meal Shows must be made 24 hours prior to the performance in order to accomodate the caterer.

The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Discounts are given to groups reserving 15 or more tickets.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

July 7 — The New Vision Trio along with The Waugh Family & The Riffle Family & Stacy Grimm.

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

Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m. — The Edge.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Boyd Williams Blues Band will perform at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays — “Open Mic” night.

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

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Flyleaf (myspace.com/flyleaf); Boy Hits Car (myspace.com/boyhitscar); Keating (myspace.com/keating) and Split Nixon (myspace.com/splitnixon) will perform.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 the day of event.

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.

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



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

July 1 — The Anita Fisher Band, with Ray Deaton, will perform at the opry house at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Admission $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Concessions available. No alcohol or smoking permitted. Tickets sold at the door the day of the show.

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 — Friday will be hosted by Gary Newman and Sonya Crites from WTCR's Homegrown. Opening will be Rusted Clay.

Bill Hawks and Dax Hill will take the stage at 8 p.m. They started playing together in 2000 and have opened for Ricky Lynn Gregg and Hayseed Dixie. They play old and new country from Hank Williams to the more modern country of Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley.

Brad Burtner, 28, has performed at coffee shops throughout the area. His influences include REM, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, and Alfred Hitchcock. He has been blessed with original songs that might best be described as acoustic pop-rock or soft-rock which he plays with soulful singing, aggressive, rhythmic guitar-playing and a big smile. He will perform at 9 p.m.

July 22, 8 p.m. — WTCR presents country music legend Don Williams at the PAC.

Williams has decided to bring the curtain down on his massively successful international touring career, which has spanned more than 30 years, to spend more time at home on his ranch in Tennessee. This will be his Farewell Tour and your last opportunity to see him in this area.

Tickets are on sale now at the Paramount Arts Center (606) 324-3175 and all other ticket master locations. Ticket prices range from $20 to $45.



PARK PLACE FINE ARTS CENTER

Thursday and Friday— There will be a production of “1776” beginning at 8 p.m.

July 1 to 4 — “1776” will be performed as a matinee beginning at 3:30 p.m.

1701 Central Ave., Ashland. For more information call (606) 324-1480, e-mail maxxumtvs@netzero.net or visit the website at themaxxumgroup.com.



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.



SOGGY BOTTOM CAMP GROUND

Saturday — There will be a poker run beginning at 1 p.m. Following the poker run, the camp ground will host a corn hole tournament that will be at approximately 3 p.m.

The band, Legacy, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m.



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

Friday and Saturday — The band will perform at the Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.



ANGELA WILLIAMS

Friday — Angela Williams will be performing from 10 to 11 p.m. at the Riverfront Stage in Portsmouth.

Williams is an up and coming country/blues singer who started singing when she was 3 and began playing piano at 4. She can play 16 instruments and she has performed at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, and many fairs and festivals. She also performs with Do Roc and The Remedies on occasion.

She has her own band with Bob Burnett on lead Guitar, Fred Spencer on bass guitar, Dave Morrison on steel guitar, Mike Hall on keyboard, Christie Whisman on rhythm guitar and Brandon Gilliam on drums.

For more information on the 50 Miles of Heroes Festival, concerts and workshops, go to 50milesofheroes.com.



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.



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.



DAVO AND CLYDE

The acoustic duo will perform the evening of July 1 at Paintsville Lake State Park Amphitheatre in Staffordsville. The performance is part of the Mountain Homeplace Crafts Fair.



GYPZY ROZE

Tonight, Friday and Saturday — Illusions in Ironton. Admission is $3.

Sunday — Frogtown in Ironton from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information, visit gypzyroze.com.



The HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA

“Picnic at the Pops” will present three outdoor concerts at Harris Riverfront Park under the direction of Kimo Furumoto.

July 1 — A Star Spangled Spectacular

Aug. 19 — Some Enchanted Evening



THE POACEOUS BAND

Friday, 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.



RICK FERRELL

Tonight, 7 p.m. — The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth will host "50 Miles of Heroes." Rick Ferrell and The BloomLaters will be playing some of the finest country music ever to come out of the area. The concert is free.

For several years, Ferrell has been one of Nashville's most sought after singer-songwriter-producer-pickers. Reminiscent of James Taylor or Dan Folgleberg, he has written No. 1 hits like Tim McGraw's, "Something Like That," and Martina McBride's, "Where Would You Be." Many country music stars have recorded his songs. He will be performing songs from his new album.

The second annual 50 Miles of Heroes Festival will end on July 4 with a parade at 10 a.m. The festival began after discovering that within 50 miles of Portsmouth, more than 300 famous people made their home at one time. Movie stars, musicians, sports figures, artists, doctors, business people, writers and many more, past and present, have either been born in a 50-mile radius of Portsmouth or spent a significant part of their lives in the area. This festival honors these heroes and brings many of them back home for the event.

For more information on the 50 Miles of Heroes Festival, concerts and workshops, go to 50milesofheroes.com.



SHANE KEISTER

Monday, 7 p.m. — Shane Keister, renowned pianist, will perform with his future wife and singer, Melissa Marquais, (melissamarquais.com), and a 6-piece back-up band at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth. Keister has played with Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Lionel Ritchie, Amy Grant and many more great artists.

Marquais will perform some of the songs from her famous songwriter/ grandfather, Ernest Schweikert’s, and his amazing lyricist, Frank Reardon's, catalog of songs, among other great standards.

Marquais won the Apollo in New York City five times, performed a half time show for the New Jersey Nets and performed on Queen Latifah's nationally syndicated broadcast.

The concert is free. For more information, go to 50milesofheroes.com.



SOUTHERN PRIDE BAND

Fridays and Saturdays — SPB will perform at the Ironton Eagles No. 895 from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in June.

Please visit spband.com.





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 9 p.m.

Visit splitdecisionband.com or bobcooperonbass.tripod.com.





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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