Published: January 10, 2007 10:05 am            

Places to go — 01/11/07

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 — Whiskey Creek, 8 p.m. to midnight; Rib dinners and Munchie Platters.

Saturday — Free food from noon to 6 p.m.; Whiskey Creek, 8 p.m. to midnight.

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 St. 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 Midnight Oil.

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

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 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.



BIG SANDY

SUPER STORE ARENA

Friday and Saturday — The 19th annual Tri-State Original Toughman Contest.

Fighters’ registrations are now being accepted for the event that is a single elimination boxing tournament, open to area men and women, age 18 to 39, with no pro fights and limited amateur experience. All bouts are scheduled for three one-minute rounds, with all fighters wearing 16-ounce gloves, protective headgear and a mouth piece.

All applicants must be in good physical condition. The men’s weight divisions are middleweight (140-159), light heavyweight (160-184) and heavyweight (185-400). The women’s weight divisions are lightweight (155 and lighter) and heavyweight (156 and heavier). There is no entry fee.

Entries are now being taken by telephone at (800) 286-3897 or online at wvtoughman.com.



BLUEGRASS CLASSIC

CONCERT SERIES

Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. — J.D. Crowe & The New South and The Grascals at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Reserved seating, for seats call (606) 324-3175 or stop by the PAC Box Office. Tickets are $22. Children age 10 and younger will be admitted for half-price.

Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. — J.D. Crowe & The New South and The Grascals at the Olentangy High School Theater, 675 Lewis Center Road and U.S. 23, north of Columbus. Tickets are $22. Children 10 and younger will be admitted for half-price. No reserved seating. Call (606)

Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. — Carl Jackson, Bradley Walker, Aubrey Haynie, Randy Kohrs and the Alecia Nugent Band at the Paramount Arts Center.

Feb. 17 — Carl Jackson, Bradley Walker, Aubrey Haynie, Randy Kohrs and the Alecia Nugent Band at the Olentangy High School Theater.

March 17 — Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Times and David Parmley and Continenatal Divide at Olentangy High School Theater.

April 20 — IIIrd Tyme Out and Lonesome River Band at Olentangy High School Theater



BLUE RIBBON

FOX HUNTERS

Friday — Goldwing Express in concert. Tickets are $12. This is a Branson, Mo., band.

Jan. 27 — Billie Rene’ and Cumberland Gap and Bobby Maynard and Breakdown. Tickets are $10.

All shows start at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Concessions will be available. No smoking or alcohol. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free.

Blue Ribbon Road, Catlettsburg. Call Jim McCormick (606) 928-9984, Karl Bustetter (606) 928-2037 or Doug Daniel (606) 928-4584. Visit foxhunterslodge.com for schedule changes and any news.



BROWN BAG

CONCERT SERIES

Wednesday — Sharon Bradshaw and Hub Rose

Jan. 24 — Kentucky Memories

Jan. 31 — Juan Thomas

Feb. 7 — Scott Brown

Feb. 14 — Ironton High School Theater Department

Feb. 21 — Brian Kelley

Feb. 28 — OUS Activity Band

Concerts will be at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center, Ohio University Southern Campus, Ironton.

Admission is free. For additional information, contact Nina L. Russell Queen, M.Ed., Concert Coordinator, at (740) 533-4602, (800) 626-0513 or queenn@ohio.edu.



CADILLAC RANCH, formerly

HIGHWAY 140 MUSIC HALL

The Cadillac Ranch and The Highway 140 Music Hall have merged and, under joint management, have opened The Cadillac Ranch Highway 140 Music Hall on Route 104 in Lucasville, Ohio.

Thursdays will feature The Highway 140 Country Band.

Fridays will feature variety dance and karaoke.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances will be from 7 to 10 p.m.

No smoking or alcohol permitted. Admission is $6 for all ages.



CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE

Two critically acclaimed limited-run productions have been added to the season schedule. “Low” and “The Catholic Girl’s Guide to Losing Your Virginity” will be presented through Jan. 14 and Jan. 17 to 20, respectively, in the Playhouse’s Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre.

Tickets to either show will be $30.

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park examines the true meaning of freedom in January with Carlyle Brown’s critically acclaimed new play, “Pure Confidence.” The show, which will be on the eve of the Civil War when black jockeys, although slaves, dominated the sport of horse racing, begins public reviews on Jan. 16 and continues through Feb. 16.

Tickets range from $37.50 to $50.50, depending on day and seat location. All tickets are $34.50 for the preview performances at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17. The official opening night is 8 p.m. Jan. 18.

Call the Playhouse Box Office at (513) 421-3888 or toll-free at (800) 582-3208. Call (513) 345-2248 for TDD accessibility. For single ticket purchases by phone through the box office, there is a $3 convenience fee per call.



COFFEETREE BOOKS

Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, 7 p.m. — Children in first grade (or younger) are welcome to wear their pajamas and listen to stories. There will be activities and cookies and milk.

240 Morehead Plaza, Morehead. (606) 784-8364.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Every Friday — James Brown will offer free dance lessons, which include the two-step and other line dances.

Throughout the month of January, Lonnie Luke Adkins will perform at the club.

Regular admission charge is $6. Admission is $4 on Friday.

The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB II

Line Dancing specials will be available soon.

Comfort Hearth Inns in South Point, Ohio. (740) 377-9300.



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.



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.



GEMSTONES CUSTOMS STAGE

Jan. 24, 8 p.m. — Acoustic music with ETA.

Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. — Acoustic show with Barry Frazee and ETA.

Jan. 31, 8 p.m. — Acoustic music with ETA.

For booking at Gemstones in Huntington, visit etamusic.org. (304) 697-7433.



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.



IRONTON EAGLES 895

Monday — Euchre and Texas Hold ’em. On the first and third Mondays of each month the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday — Men’s meeting at 7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday — Karaoke.

Friday and Saturday — Live music by Southern Pride.

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 Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m.



The KENTUCKY CENTER

Sesame Street Live will be at the Brown Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Single tickets range from $15 to $21. A limited number of Gold Circle tickets can be purchased for $25. Opening night, all seats are $15, excluding Gold Circle.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777, toll-free (800) 775-7777, TTY (502) 562-0730, or online at kentuckycenter.org.

Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett of the Songwriters Tour at the Kentucky Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets range from $35 to $65.

Jan. 28, 3 p.m. — All-Brahms Celebration with Jorge Mester and the Louisville Orchestra featuring Gheens artists Tai Murray on violin and Mihai Marica on cello. This event is free.

Call (502) 562-0111 or (502) 562-0140 (TTY) for information about the range of accessibility options offered.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777, toll-free (800) 775-7777, TTY (502) 562-0730, or online at kentuckycenter.org.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own along with New Time & The Singing Gospelaires & Gregg Edens

Jan. 19 — The Heavenbound James Gang along with Grace Harbour & The Conners & Ronnie Kinser

Jan. 26 — The Gospel Tide along with New Covenant & The Trinity Heirs & Jean Bowman

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.

Sunday — 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

Friday — Sweden’s Vains of Jenna are going on tour in early 2007 with Wednesday 13. They are bringing their surly, blatant guitar rock bravado throughout the east coast and to Huntington at 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.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

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

Jan. 20 — Bluegrass Band Competition.

Jan. 27 — Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger.

For more information, call Larry or Mary (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com.

Concessions available. Heating and air conditioning. No drugs or alcohol permitted. Smoke free.

I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. — Mountain Heart with special guests Steep Canyon Rangers.

Tickets are $23.50.

50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. (888) 622-2787. Visit macarts.com.



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

Feb. 3, 7 p.m. — WTCR presents Highway 23 Jamboree.

Feb. 8, 7 p.m. — Integrated Technologies Group Inc.’s Broadway Series presents “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” Direct from London’s West End, the show is the smash-hit show that rocks the house with the legendary music of Ray Charles. It’s a non-stop party where the hits just keept coming from an on-stage orchestra and dazzling company of singers and dancers.

Feb. 9 — Dance Masters of the Bluegrass.



PORTSMOUTH AREA

ARTS COUNCIL

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 at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.



RED BARN

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Southern Style will perform.

Admission is $5. Children 10 and younger admitted free. Alcohol free environment.

Route 7, Greenup. Under new management of Terry and Alice Jordan, call (606) 474-0450 for more information.



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.



SADDLE RIDGE

Today — Foxy Boxing.

Saturday — Shawn Campbell Band.

Jan. 19 — Aaron Miller Band.

801 3rd Ave., Huntington. (304) 522-1666. Visit SaddleRidgeHuntington.com.



SOUTHERN OHIO OPRY

Live, classic country music by a host of performers at 7 p.m. 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) 259-4085.



The V CLUB

Today, 9 p.m. — 40 Pound Snapper.

Friday, 9 p.m. — Rick Huckaby.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — The New Relics, Ultra High Frequency.

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

Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



VFW POST 1168/GREENUP

January — Michael James Band will perform.

February — The Campbell Sisters will perform.



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Monday, 8 p.m. — Beginner line dance.

Tuesday, 9 p.m. — Karaoke.

Wednesday, 8 p.m. — Advanced line dance.

Friday — Live bands.

Saturday — Line dancing with DJ.

The saloon is in Grandview Inn in South Point.

(740) 377-9077.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — A variety of singers will perform country music. There will be a special performance by Kaleb Wright.

Saturday — The Music Barn will be closed for repairs.

No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted.

Exit Route 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions.

        

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