Published: August 16, 2006 09:33 am            

Coming Up - 08/17/06

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The featured artist for the gallery is Rebecca Wallace, a Centre College graduate. She is originally from Louisa who now resides in Annapolis, Md.

Also on exhibit is the Lawrence County Art Council’s watercolor guild.

The Potter’s Loft, on the second floor of the gallery, is accepting new students for the next session. The eight-week sessions will 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.

The Kopp Shop has the work of Susan Williams’ 3rd grade Russell Primary Class. Please call the gallery for admittance.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 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.

In its first exhibition devoted to car design, the museum will display a variety of magnificent automobiles. Largely drawn 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

The last Sunday of every month (unless it is a holiday), the studio will be the gathering place for regional artists. All artists are invited to the 5th Salon from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on the Kentucky Artistian Heritage Trail Web site. Artists are asked to being a piece of work (finished or in progress) to share with the group.

Ceramics class will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 12.

Painting class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 16.

Watercolor classes will be from 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 18.

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.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

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:

Tennis Anyone? The History and Players of the Game — Friday through Oct. 20. From the collection of Dr. Michael Eden, founder and past president of Tennis Collectors of America, learn about the people who played and developed the game.

Memorabilia from the past and present tell the story of the programs that continue to make tennis a strong intergenerational sport.

Kentucky Creative Arts Club Founders Day Exhibit — Through Aug. 25. Unique two-dimensional work on display by tri-state artists. Free. From water colors to collage and oils, this display is always a public favorite.

“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 and Mondays by appointment. Call (606) 329-8888. E-mail highlandsmuseum@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at highlandsmuseum.com.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART

New Exhibit:

“The Light of Day” — Contemporary Prints and Studio Glass from the Permanent Collection will be on display through Oct. 1. Works by artists such as Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, Henry Halem, and Dale Chihuly are included.

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.



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 exhibition will tour through 2008, and some touring slots are available.

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.



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 open by appointment by contacting one of the artists at (606) 615-2326.

The first and second phases of development and studio rental are now complete and new studio spaces are now being opened and leased to begin the 3rd phase.

For more information on the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.

“Watercolor Classes,” on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes will begin Sept. 11. Preregistration with a deposit is required. Call Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 or Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

“Watercolor Classes,” on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for beginner to intermediate. Call Janice LeBrun at (606) 329-0048.

“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills,” will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes will begin Sept. 6. Preregistration with a deposit is required. The instructor is Sylvia Jackson. For more information, call (606) 928-0257.

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

Fabric Dying Class with Cathy Vigor on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. Four week series. For more information, call Cathy at (606) 325-3691.

Artist of the month is potter Bill Wallace, landscape artist, Studio 125.

Plan now to enter the National Juried Tennis Art Competition. For more information, call (606) 920-9863 or Dr. Jack Ditty at jackdittymd.com.



RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY

“Jazz and Art in the Park” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the gazebo in Central City on 14th Street West.

Come and enjoy the “New Orleans” style Dixieland music and jazz of the Carl Toler Quartet, while artists from the Gallery display and demonstrate their various talents, including China painting, pet portraits, photography, batik and watercolors.

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.



SPEED ART GALLERY

Today — Leave the dog days of summer behind and enjoy an evening of tropical delights at the Brown-Forman “AfterHours” at the museum from 6 to 9 tonight. August’s event will feature raspberry margaritas with Chambord, live island music from Mark Miceli and complimentary food samples from Liquor Barn.

Admission is $5 for non-members and free to museum members.

Visitors are encouraged to see the Speed’s special exhibition, “Sam Gilliam: A Retrospective.” Acclaimed for his use of saturated color and his highly improvisational, spontaneous techniques, Gilliam is regarded as one of the most important and inventive colorists from the last thirty years. Tickets are $8, free for museum members.

An 1820 watercolor by artist John Rutherford of Farmington Historic Home, a Kentucky landmark, has recently been discovered hidden away in a scrapbook in the Library of Congress. The painting will be on loan to the Speed from Aug. 28 through Nov. 17.

Parking is available at the Speed’s parking garage, adjacent to the museum. Access to the parking garage is available from Third Street. Parking in the garage is $3.

Gallery hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays.

2035 South Third Street, Louisville. Call (502) 634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org for general information.



UPSTAIRS GALLERY

The featured artist of the month of August is Kimmie Nickell of Barboursville. She is a graphic designer, print maker and watercolor and pastel artist. Her work is explosive with imagination, design and color.

New art from other talented artists will be showcased. New craft items will be available in the gallery, including prints, greeting cards, wood, candles, stained glass, lighted bottles, blenko glass paper weights, new 2-D originals, quilts, bird houses and more.

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.

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 music by Mighty Fine.

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, 4 p.m. — Fish Fry.

Aug. 26 — Motorcycle show at the Paramount Arts Center during ChiliFest.

2314 Winchester Ave.



BEECHY CREEK MUSIC CENTER

Saturdays, 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.



BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE ARENA

Sept. 6 and 7 — Tickets are on sale for “Barney Live! The Let’s Go Tour.” Barney, BJ and Baby Bop will introduct a new dino friend in the all-new tour.

Featuring 25 songs, including original compositions as well as classic Barney favorites, the show invites audiences in the Tri-State to sing, dance, tap and clap along with the dinosaurs.

Tickets range from $20 to $32 and will be available at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by calling (304) 523-5757.



BILL AMOS FARM

Sept. 2 — All Bluegrass Gospel music with the following performers scheduled: Prophets Quartet, On A Journey, The Revelators and the Artrips.

Performances at 6:30 p.m.

1 mile from 36th Street Catlettsburg Speedway. Cannonsburg Road. Call (606) 739-6238.



BOB EVANS FARM CRAFT BARN

The work of quilter Ruby Justice of Kitts Hill, Ohio, will be featured through Aug. 31.

The Craft Barn is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 31. It is on the Bob Evans Farm on Ohio 588 in Rio Grande, Ohio.



CARTER CAVES

STATE RESORT PARK

Aug. 18 and 19, 7 p.m. — Comedy is coming to the park with a dinner show featuring West Virginia comedian and storyteller Bill Lepp.

Cost is $30 per person.

Seating for the buffet dinner will start around 6:30 p.m. and the show will follow dinner.

For more information or to make reservations, call the park at (800) 325-0059 or (606) 286-4411.



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 U.S. 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.



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.



GROUNDS AND SOUNDS

Thursday — The Clack Mountain String Band will perform at the coffee house. Joining them will be The Winetree and Mike DeBellefouille.

This will be the final performance at Grounds and Sounds, as they will be closing.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. Music will begin at approximately 7 p.m.



GUKUNDI MULTIPLEX

Sept. 22, 23, 29, 30, 8 p.m. — Performances are scheduled for “John and Jen,” a new musical, at the multiplex.

Tickets are available by calling (606) 325-9981 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on performance dates. Cost is $15 for adults adn $10 for seniors or students.

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.

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 the HIWAY 140 Band with Mike Wolfe. 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

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.



IN THE HEAT OF THE BLUEGRASS

Friday and Saturday — The first In the Heat of the Bluegrass music festival in Winchester will include performances on Friday by IIIrd Tyme Out, Flat Creek, Matt Thacker and Route 23, Lou Reid and Carolina, Blue Moon Rising and the Anita Fisher Band.

Saturday's schedule includes Blue Highway, Wildfire, New Found Road, Honi Deaton and Dream and The Chapmans.

Those attending are encouraged to bring baked goods to be auctioned to benefit bluegrass artist Ernie Thacker who was seriously injured in a car accident this year.

For more information, call (859) 274-7476 or (859) 338-8707.



IRONTON EAGLES 895

Monday — Euchre and Texas Hold ‘em.

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

Wednesday and Thursday — Karaoke.

Friday and Saturday — Live music by Night Explosion.

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



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — The Heavenbound James Gang along with Grace Harbour & Eric Ginn

Aug. 25 — His Own along with New Dawn & On a Journey & Ronnie Kinser

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

Tuesdays — “Open Mic” night.

Friday and Saturday — The Edge will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Aug. 11 and 12 — Steele Horse.

Open noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday and noon to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

2704 North Second Street, Hanging Rock, Ohio. Call (740) 532-4001. Visit thelaidback.com.



LEXINGTON ART LEAGUE

Aug. 19 and 20 — American Founders Bank Woodland Art Fair 2006, with more than 200 artists and crafters participating in the juried event at Woodland Park, near downtown Lexington.

Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Free shuttle provided by LFUCG Division of Parks and Recreation. Admission is free.



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.

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



MORGAN COUNTY SORGHUM FESTIVAL

Sept. 22, 2 and 5 p.m. — ETA.

Sept. 22, noon — Larry Adams Band.

Sept 23, 6 p.m. — Larry Adams Band.

Live music from Brad Alford and Saddle Tramp will also be featured.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Saturday Night Jamboree.

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 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. Open Mic Night.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Cherryholmes, IBMA 2005 Entertainer of the Year, has taken the bluegrass world by storm since 2002. This incredible family hit their stride in 2003, and have appeared on “The Grand Ole Opry,” at the Ryman Auditorium, Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree, Nashville’s Country Music Fan Fare, Branson, Dollywood, IBMA Fan Fest and counltess radio and TV shows, festivals and concerts.

They released their third CD in 2004, “Bluegrass Vagabonds,” a phenomenal bluegrass success.

Tickets range from $10 to $25 and are available at the PAC Box Office.

Aug. 24, 7 p.m. — Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will perform at the PAC.

Aug. 26 — The Paramount Woman’s Association will present the fourth annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Fest and Cook-Off.

Great Bowls of Fire is a regional ICS sanctioned chili cook-off and follows all ICS rules and regulations.

It will be in the parking lot adjacent to the Paramount.



PIONEER PLAYHOUSE

Through Saturday — “Social Security.” Granny shows the kids how to live it up, rated PG for “Postal Grandma.”

Shows are in a historic outdoor amphitheatre. There’s also an indoor stage, in case of rain.

Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for dinner and a show or $13 for the theatre only.

For more information or reservations, call (859) 236-2741 or visit pioneerplayhouse.com.

840 Stanford Road, Danville.



The RED BARN

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Live country music will be performed by the weekly band, Southern Style.

Admission is $5. Route 2/Route 7 in Warnock. (606) 473-6588.



RENFRO VALLEY

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Monday — Gospel Show.

Tuesday — Bluegrass Show.

For a complete schedule and ticket 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 begin 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.



WHEELERSBURG MUSIC HALL

Friday, 7 p.m. — Come listen and dance to the Bluegrass music during “Open Mic” night. A host of performers will sing country classics and Bluegrass favorites.

Ruth Ann Evans will be on site taking photographs.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages permitted. $4 donation taken at the door. Children age 11 and younger admitted free.

AARON MILLER BAND

Tuesdays — Aaron will perform at Captain Jack’s Pier-Regatta Seafood at Lexington Green.

Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. — Aaron Miller will perform acoustic shows at Frogtown in Ironton.

Friday, 9:30 p.m. — AMB will perform as part of the Rally on the River in Ironton at the riverfront.

Saturday, 9 p.m. — AMB will perform for the Rally on the River crowd at Frogtown in Ironton.



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

Today — ETA and Roger Smith will perform at The Plaza Hotel from 7 to 9 p.m. for Country Buffet Night. Call (606) 329-0055 for more information.

The restaurant will host “Alexander’s Idol,” a vocal contest for guests to participate in to win prizes.

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. — ETA and Roger Smith will entertain the crowd before Cherryholmes takes the stage at the Paramount Arts Center in the Marquee Room. Call (606) 324-3175 for ticket information.

Sept. 2 — Greenup County Fair.

Sept. 8 to 10 — Holy Family Festival.

Sept. 15 to 17 — Poage Landing Days.

Sept. 22 — Morgan County Sorghum Festival

ETA is Eddie Riffe and Tony Maynard, Acoustic. For a complete schedule, visit etamusic.org.



GYFTED

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. — Headlining performance for Marshall’s back to school event at the Memorial Student Center Plaza.



The HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Saturday — “Some Enchanted Evening,” presented by the orchestra at Harris Riverfront Park under the direction of Kimo Furumoto.



HYDROGYN

Friday, 11 p.m. — Lady Godiva’s in Barboursville

Saturday, 9 p.m. — The show for Rally on the River in Ironton has been cancelled.

Aug. 26 — Easyrider and Gemstone Customs in Huntington

Sept. 1, 6 p.m. — Charleston Regatta with Rock 105

Sept. 3, 7 p.m. — Sadlle Ridge Rock’n Saloon in Huntington

For more information, hydrogyn.com or myspace.com/hydrogyn.



JAMES BLUNT

Oct. 17, 8 p.m. — The “Back to Bedlam Tour 2006” will stop in Louisville at the Louisville Palace Theatre.

Reserved tickets range from $39.50 to $49.50. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Louisville Palace Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (502) 361-3100.



LARRY PANCAKE

Sept. 1, 7 p.m. — Portsmouth River Days with Ricochet.

Sept. 2, 8:30 p.m. — Greenup County Fair, headlining act.

Sept. 23, 6 p.m. — Germantown Preztel Festival in Germantown, Ohio.



The POACEOUS BAND

Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m. — RT Champs, 1605 Madison Ave., Huntington. (304) 429-6638.

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Ohio Eagles Recreation Park, Bellefontaine, Ohio. (937) 593-1565.

Sunday and Aug. 27 4 p.m. — VFW Post No. 8850, 3024 South 3rd Street, Ironton. (740) 532-3000.

The Poaceous Band is Dennis Page, Sheree Page, Bill Bryan and Oscar Clark. For more information, call (606) 473-1148 or theband@thepoaceousband.com. thepoaceousband.com.



The RETURN

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — For the next two weekends, The Return will play at the Ashland Elks Club, 900 Carter Ave.



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. 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.

        

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