Published: September 27, 2006 09:25 am            

Coming Up 09/28/06

Featured exhibit:

Dr. Jack Ditty’s photographs of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Tennis Classics, past and present. This will work be on display throughout the week of the tournament, which is sponsored by 5/3 Bank.

Work from the Senior Citizen’s Painting Class is on display in the Logan Room.

Fall pottery classes continue under the instruction of Bill Meadows. For more information on joining a class, please call (304) 525-1595.

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.

Today, 7 p.m. — Jazz Night — Person 2 Person; Kentucky Christian University Jazz Ensemble; Morehead State University Faculty Jazz.

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

Saturday, 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 age five 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 Saturday 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 Saturday.

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.

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 Sunday. 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:

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.



uesday; 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 with one of the artists.

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. 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. 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., four 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. Mondays. Children grades 5th through 8th are eligible. Cost is $68. 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 p.m. Thursdays and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. 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 are on display at the Ashland Pendleton. Artists from the Pendleton who received awards are Melanie Osborne, Gina Dickens, Janet Lester, Patricia Jo Banks, Scott Fernald, Jeff Ball, Denise Spaulding and Janice LeBrun.



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 AA 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.

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 Friday.

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



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.



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.



GREENUP OLD TIME

TRACTOR SHOW

Oct. 5 to 7 — Old time tractors and machinery will be on display with food, fun and festivities for everyone.

Award winning singer and songwriter Roger Smith, a Greenup County native, will play cuts from his new CD release, “My Life in Song.” The CD will be available for purchase at the show.

Also, veteran acoustic, family-friendly comedic duo ETA, Eddie Riffe and Tony Maynard, will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 6.

For more information, visit etamusic.org. Click on dates. Information can be obtained from Phillip Bowling at (606) 836-2513 as well.



GUKUNDI MULTIPLEX

Friday and Saturday, 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.



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

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Come enjoy a day filled with sorghum and apple butter making, a pig chase, crafts and music. A fantastic 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 — KYOVA Gospel Gathering

Saturday — 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.

Thursdays — Karaoke night.

Friday — Southern Thunder.

Oct. 6 and 7 — R&B Station

Oct. 13 and 14 — Kay Carter Band.

Oct. 21 — Ekoostik Hookah

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

Today, 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, over the phone at (304) 522-6570 or online at monkeybarlive.com.

Oct. 9 — Hank Williams III will perform at the Monkeybar.

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

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Dave Evans and Riverbend.

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 seven to 12; and free for children ages 6 and younger.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Today — The West Virginia Symphony will perform. 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.

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.



PORTSMOUTH AREA

ARTS COUNCIL

Oct. 23 — Popular children’s literature will come to life when the PAAC presents its 2006-07 season of four professional live theater productions for area youngsters and families at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Performing Arts.

Designed for various ages of school audiences, the season opens with ArtsPower’s performance of “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,” for grades third through sixth at 10 a.m. and noon.

Admission is $3 per person. School teachers or administrators must make advance reservations for classes by contacting DeLynn Coppoletti at (740) 351-3642 or e-mailing her at dcoppoletti@shawnee.edu. Noon shows are open to the public.

TheatreWorksUSA will present, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books,” at 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 2 for grades Pre-K through fourth.

Theatre IV will bring, “I Have a Dream — The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” for audiences in third grade through adults at 10 a.m. and noon Jan. 30, 2007.

The season will conclude with Theatre IV’s production of “Patchwork — The Little House Quilts of Laura Ingalls Wilder,” at 10 a.m. and noon April 20, 2007.



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.



SMITH LODGE NO. 775 F & AM

Oct. 8, 2 p.m. — The Smith Lodge will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Refreshments will be served.

2506 Argillite Road, Flatwoods.



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, Bottomline, 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.



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.



HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA

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



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.



MUSHROOMHEAD

Oct. 25 — Mushroomhead will perform at the Monkeybar in Huntington. Tickets are $16. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

For more information, call (304) 522-6570.



The ORIGINAL FUGITIVES

Friday and Saturday — The band will perform 60s rock and roll at the Ashland Elks.



The POACEOUS BAND

Saturday, 4 p.m. — Greenup County Democrat Rally at the Greenup County Fairgrounds.

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

Oct. 7, 4 p.m. — American Legion Post No. 43 on Legion Drive in Raceland. Call (606) 836-8355.

Oct. 21, 8 p.m. — Moose Lodge No. 892, 2314 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 325-4499.

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.



The RETURN

Friday and Saturday — The band will perform at Tomahawks, 5930 McCorkle Ave., St. Albans, from 8 p.m. to midnight.



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.



STEVE FREE

Today — Steve Free will perform from noon to 1 p.m. at the Frame Up Gallery in Ashland.



WHISKEY CREEK

Friday and Saturday — Playing all your 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.

        

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