Published: September 20, 2006 09:01 am            

Coming Up 09/21/06

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The Potter’s Loft, on the second floor of the gallery, is accepting new students for the fall term. Master potter Bill Meadows invites new and advanced students. For more information, call the instructor at (304) 525-1595.

The Monday night pottery class is full, but the gallery is still accepting students for the Tuesday night class.

Gallery hours are Tuesday 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. It 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.

On display is artwork by Kirtz, featuring new landscapes and seascapes in oil and pastel, acrylic and mixed-media works.

Artwork by Chapman featuring new contemporary works in acrylic and mixed-media is also on display.

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

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 Artisan 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 e-mail machtk@kywls.com.



CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

There will be art on display every evening in the lobby area featuring Raceland Worthington High School students and local artists in mixed mediums, including painting, pottery, quilting, wood working and stained glass.

Monday, 7 p.m. — Choral Music Night — RWHS Junior High Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers; The Singing Kernels; and Kentucky Christian University Concert Choir.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Band Music Night — RWHS Band; Civil War Band- performing period music in full uniform; and The Brass Band of the Tri-State.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Community Gospel and Bluegrass — RWHS student soloists; John Darin Rowsey (New Journey, Christ Temple Church); Bottomline.

Sept. 28, 7 p.m. — Jazz Night — Person 2 Person; Kentucky Christian University Jazz Emsemble; Morehead State University Faculty Jazz.

Sept. 29, 7 p.m. — Rock and Progressive — RWHS Students; 2 Cat Tunes; Recording artists.

Sept. 30, 6 p.m. — Drama and Dance — RWHS Drama Club; Back Stage Players; Morehead State University Theater; and Tammy Jo’s Studio.

There will be a light reception following Saturday’s performances.

This Grand Opening Gala Celebration is for the opening of the RWHS Cultural Arts Center.

Tickets are on sale in the high school office, Worthington office and Campbell office. A Gala pass is $25, which gives you access to all shows throughout the week. Single night tickets are $5 each and will be $7 at the door. Reserved seating is limited. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free.

All proceeds will support the endeavors of the Cultural Arts Center to enhance arts and humanities programs at RWHS, Worthington Elementary and Campbell Elementary.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

“Hit Us With Your Best Shot” photography entries are due on Sept. 30 at the Highlands. Entry themes for this regional juried photography show are people, places and things with a special category for animals. Amateurs and professionals with color, black and white and digitally enhanced photos are welcome.

The entry fee is $20 for up to four ready-to-hang pictures.

Exhibits:

“Celtic Celebrations” — A two-woman art show will be on display at the Highlands. Gleaned from recent trips to Scotland and Ireland, veteran artists Deborah Salmon and Bettye Parsons graphically present their impressions of the people, countryside and scenery.

The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 30.

“Of Styles and Textiles: Feminine Trends and Traditions of the 1950” — Introducing a new museum space dedicated to textiles, quilts and clothing, this exhibit focuses on the revolutionary change in clothing style, the more subtle changes in quilting and fabric and the local community altering events during the 1920s.

“Tennis Anyone? The History and Players of the Game” — 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.

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

Ongoing Exhibits:

“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 Keith Whitley, 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!

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

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

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.

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.

“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.



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 third 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 p.m.. Four week series. For more information, call Cathy at (606) 325-3691.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Cathie Lambeau. Classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and begin Sept. 20, lasting 4 sessions. Cost is $80. Ages 15 and older. Call (304) 697-0514 for more information.

Handbuilding Pottery Classes for Children, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 14. Children grades 4th through 6th are eligible. Cost is $75. For more information, call Instructor B.J. Wilder at (740) 532-0970 or (740) 646-5838.

Handbuilding Pottery Classes for Adults, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 14. B.J. Wilder is the instructor.

Artist of the month for September is Elaine Whitfield, fabric artist, Studio 129.

Paintings and photography from the National Juried Tennis Art Competition will be on display at the Pendleton through Sept. 28.



UPSTAIRS GALLERY

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 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.

Saturday — Annual picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Free food. Members and qualified guests.

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. Review on the last Tuesdays of the month. Cost is $5 per person.

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

7 miles west of the Greenup Locks and Dam just off the A-A Highway on Beechy Creek, Greenup. Call (606) 932-3678 or (606) 932-4622.



BILL AMOS FARM

Oct. 7 — His Own, Wings of Faith, John Stevens and One Voice will perform.

Performances at 6:30 p.m.

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



BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES

Concerts are at 12:15 p.m. in the Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center each Wednesday during September, October and November.

Sept. 27 — The Swing Daddies.

Oct. 4 — Thomas Allemang.

Oct. 11 — Tyler Bowman.

Oct. 18 — Ironton High School Varsity Singers.

Oct. 25 — Teresa Hardy

Nov. 1 — Ohio University Southern Campus Activity Band.

Admission is free. For additional information on the Brown Bag Concert Series, contact Nina L. Russell Queen, M.Ed., Concert Coordinator, at (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART GALLERY

The MSU Department of Art presents “Abstractions: Recent Work by Anfinson, Brown, Fry, Lancia, Potter and Sargent.”

The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 29.

For more information, call (606) 783-2766.



COFFEETREE BOOKS

Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. — Along with the Fuzzy Duck, CoffeeTree Books in Morehead will present “If Mountains Could Talk,” an afternoon of readings and stories followed by a reception and booksigning.

Scheduled authors include the following: Silas House, Charlie Hughes, Maurice Manning, Erick Reece, Bob Sloan, Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, Amanda Moore, Fred Brown and Richard Taylor.

A Mountain Top Jams concert will follow from 4 to 9 p.m. on the Moonlight Stage on First Street.

CoffeeTree Books is at 240 Morehead Plaza, Main St., Morehead.

For more information, contact (606) 784-8364 or e-mail coffeetreebooks@hotmail.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

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.



DUNCAN RECITAL HALL

The Morehead State University Department of Music will present a faculty recital concert with Glenn Ginn on guitar at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Duncan Recital Hall, which is in the Baird Music Building on campus.

For more information, call (606) 783-2473.



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.

Cornhole games are available for practice before the band takes the stage.

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 POST 1168

Fridays, 8 p.m. — Pool Tournament.

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. — The band Kyote will perform.

Route 2, Greenup. (606) 473-6333.



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 or $10 for seniors and 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.



HUNTINGTON MUSIC HALL

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Steve Holy with TBA will perform live.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the FYE store in the Charleston Town Center, Sam Goody in The Huntington Mall, the venue, over the phone at (304) 522-6570 or online at monkeybarlive.com.

611 4th Ave., Huntington.



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.



IRONTON VFW

Big D Karaoke will be at the Post on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight and Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m.



KINNICONICK AUTUMNFEST

Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The day includes sorghum and applebutter making, a pig chase, crafts and music. An antique tractor show will highlight Saturday’s events.

Bring lawn chairs and enjoy old fashioned fun.

For more information, contact (6060 757-3390 or (606) 757-3574.

Highway and Junction 1306 in Garrison. Free admission.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own along with Radiant Heart, Hearts of Faith and Marla Conrad

Sept. 29 — KYOVA Gospel Gathering

Sept. 30— KYOVA Fall Outdoor Sing

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.

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

2704 North Second St., 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 — Steve Holy.

Sept. 28, 8 p.m. — Powerman 5000 with Downstate, Mark My Words and Stone Buddha.

Tickets are $14 and available at the FYE store in the Charlestown Town Center, Sam Goody in the Huntington Mall, the venue, by phone at (304) 522-6570 or online at monkeybarlive.com.

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

Friday, 2 and 5 p.m. — ETA.

Friday, noon — Larry Adams Band.

Saturday, 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. — David Parmley and the Continental Divide.

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.



NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

Ohio Championship Wrestling will present “A New Era Begins” on Oct. 7 at the National Guard Armory in Ashland.

The main event will be a ladder match for the OCW Championship. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for ages 13 and older; $5 for ages 7 to 12; and free for children ages 6 and younger.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday — The PAC will present a new addition to the Cafe with Paramount’s Pickin’ Corner, where the musicians take the stage together and play in the round. They will play a variety of music including bluegrass and country.

Musicians include Roger Tabalais, Phil Osborne, Richard Skaggs, Randy Hamilton and Doug Stevens.

Sept. 29 — The cafe will be hosted by Gary and Sonya of WTCR’s Homegrown show.

Paramount Joe’s Rising Star Cafe starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.

Oct. 14, 7 p.m. — Mountain Heart will special guests Bo Isaac and the Wheelwrights will perform.

Tickets range from $10 to $20. Call (606) 324-3175 for more information.



PLAYHOUSE

Through Oct. 6 — “Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck’s compelling drama of friendship, loyalty and the power of dreams, will launch the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 47th season.

The show will begin at the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theater.



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.



SOGGY BOTTOM CAMP GROUND

Saturday — There will be a poker run in the afternoon. Following the poker run, the camp ground will host a corn hole tournament.

The band, High Country, 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.



The V CLUB

Tonight — 40 Pound Snapper.

Corner of 6th Avenue and 8th Street. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information.

Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



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.

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

Park Street in Wheelersburg.



AARON MILLER BAND

Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. — Aaron Miller will perform acoustic shows 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, 2 p.m. — Heritage Center in Huntington.

Friday, 2 and 5 p.m. — Morgan County Sorghum Festival.

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



GODSMACK

Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. — Live 360 and Nederlander Entertainment present Godsmack live at the Louisville Gardens, along with special guests, Breaking Benjamin.

General admission tickets are $37 and go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, Louisville Gardens Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at (502) 361-3100.



GOV’T MULE

Nov. 17, 8 p.m. — Live 360 and Nederlander Entertainment present Gov’t Mule “The High and Mighty Tour” at the Louisville Palace Theatre, along with special guest Donavon Frankenreiter.

Reserved tickets are $27.50 in advance or $30 the day of the show. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. and will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, Louisville Palace Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at (502) 361-3100.



HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA

Sept. 30, 8 p.m. — The Classical Season concerts will begin with this show at the Joan C. Edwards Auditorium.



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.



JUGGERNAUT BAND

Sunday, 2:30 p.m. — The group will perform at the Annual Coffee Concert at Windsor Care Center in Mount Sterling to benefit the center and the Montgomery County Council for the Arts.

A reception will follow. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for family member of Windsor Care and $5 for ages 13 to 18. Those 12 and younger will be admitted free.

Tickets are available at Gallery for the Arts, 44 East Main St., or at the door.

Windsor Care Center is at 125 Sterling Way.

For more information, call (859) 498-6264.



LARRY PANCAKE

Saturday, 6 p.m. — Germantown Pretzel Festival in Germantown, Ohio.



LEON SEITER

Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. — Traditional country music artist Leon Seiter will perform at the Southern Ohio Opry in Lucasville, Ohio.

Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for children.

More information on the Southern Ohio Opry can be found at members.aol.com/SouthernOhioOpry or by calling (740) 259-1195.



MAINSTREAM

Fridays and Saturdays — Throughout the month of September, the band will perform from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Raging Bull in Huntington.



MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Oct. 6, 8 p.m. — The first concert is scheduled for this Friday at Smith Hall. Dr. Solen Dikener will direct the Birke Symposium concert.



The POACEOUS BAND

Oct. 6, 3:30 p.m. — American Legion Post No. 43 on Legion Drive in Raceland. Call (606) 836-8355.

The Poaceous Band is Dennis Page, Sheree Page, Bill Bryan and Oscar Clark. For more information, contact Nancy Bryan at (606) 836-1148 or theband@thepoaceousband.com. Visit the band’s Web site at thepoaceousband.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.

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.



WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY

Sept. 28 — The West Virginia Symphony will be performing at the Paramount Arts Center. The program will include Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Brahm’s Symphony No. 2 and the Beethoven Violin Concerto with world renowned violin virtuoso Corey Cerocsek as soloist.



WHISKEY CREEK

Friday and Saturday — Playing country and classic rock favorites, Whiskey Creek will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Portsmouth Moose throughout the month of September.



WIDESPREAD PANIC

Oct. 1, 7 p.m. — As part of the “Earth to American Fall Tour,” Widespread Panic will perform at Rupp Arena in Lexington, along with special guests The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and will be $31.50. Purchase tickets at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Rupp Arena Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone in Lexington at (859) 281-6644 or in Louisville (502) 361-1300.



The WIGGLES

Nov. 10, 3 and 6:30 p.m. — The Wiggles are dancing their way into Huntington to celebrate their 15th anniversary of fun, learning and Wigglemania!

Back on stage with an all new live concert tour, “Wiggledancing!” the Fab Four from down under, along with their friends Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus, will be rocking in Huntington this November.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 and are available through all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com and the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office. Prices range from $15.50 to $32.50. Seating for tickets purchased at the $32.50 level will take place in the “hot potato seats” and will include an exclusive peel and stick Wiggles game.

        

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