Places to go — 02/07/08

February 05, 2008 01:41 pm

AMERICAN LEGION POST 76
Tuesday — Karaoke with Beth.
Wednesday — Free food in the evening.
Friday and Saturday — Music by the band Kanyon, during February.
The band, Split Decision will performing in March.
American Legion kitchen serves carry-out lunches and dinners for non members and in the club room for members and guests. Hours are 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.
To place orders, call (606) 329-2162.

AMVETS POST 95
Thursday — Free tacos.
Friday — dinners and munchie platters.
Saturday and Sunday — Free food and the band Main Event will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Every Wednesday — Life members night, munchie platters, fun and games and The Poaceous Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
Off Rt. 2 in Greenup. (606) 473-7805. New members welcome.

AMVETS POST 14
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.

ARTS RESOURCES FOR THE TRI-STATE
Feb. 14, 15, 16, 8 p.m. and 17, 2 p.m. — “All the colors of Love: a Valentine’s Gift,” presented by ARTS and opening Valentine’s night. The show is directed by Broadway veteran and ARTS executive director, Beth McVey. Admission is $15 for the show and for the dinner is $15.
March 7 and 8, 8 p.m. and March 9, 2 p.m. — “The Odd Couple,” the female version, directed by Ashlander Bruce Rous. Admission is $15 for the show and for the dinner is $15.
April 1, 7:30 p.m. — St. Louis Brass will perform.
For more information or tickets, call (304) 733-2787. Performances are at The Renaissance Center in Huntington.

ASHLAND EAGLES
First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s Meeting.
Monday — A League Darts.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament and B League Darts.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday — Blind draw darts.
Thursday, 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — The Edge will be the featured band through February.
701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.

ASHLAND MOOSE 892
Monday through Thursday — Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday — Hot dogs.
Saturday, 5 p.m. — Pre-Superbowl Party, wings and fries.

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.
Seven 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.

BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS
Feb. 16 — Rarely Herd. $15.
March 1 — The Moron Brothers and The Tommy Webb Band. $12.
March 15 — Dean Osborne and Lonesome Ride. $12
March 29 — The Bo Isaac Band and Billie René and Cumberland Gap. $12.
The venue is on Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg. All shows start at 7 p.m. For more information, call Jim McCormick at (606) 928-9984.

CADILLAC RANCH
Every Friday — Donna Cunningham and The Ranch Hands Band.
Every Saturday — Dewey Howard and Big Run Band.
Ohio 104, Lucasville. Tickets $8.

CASA of Northeast
Kentucky Inc.
Feb. 8, 7 p.m. — Valentine’s Day Fundraiser, “CASAblanca — A Night of Dance and Romance.” Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. followed by a silent auction, Crump and Field Ballroom, 1500 Greenup Avenue, Ashland. Black and white dress optional.
Entertainment and dance music provided by Stephen Salyers.
Reservations, $25 per person. For tickets, call (606) 324-6444.

COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB
Friday — Karaoke with Ron Slone.
Saturday — Valentine’s Day party, with ham provided. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.
First Tuesday of each month — ABC Coin Club will meet. Free admission. Tables: $10.
Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. — Free pizza
Donna Cunningham and KYOVA Band will perform in February.
The club is now serving alcohol.
The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.

EMPIRE BOOKS
Author Claudia Pemberton releases her newest book and signs copies of “Love Leaves no one Behind” Feb. 14 at Empire Books in Pullman Square, Huntington.
ETA will provide music from 5 to 7 p.m.
The book is based on the U.S. Army Rangers motto.
For more information, go to writingsbyclaudia.com; or ETA@www.etamusic.org.

First United Methodist Church
Feb. 14, 16, 22 and 23 — Dinner theater presenting the world premiere of “Bitsy and Boots” by Jonathan Joy. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show will be at 8 p.m. Cost is $22 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. The show only is $5. Babysitting available on request for all shows (advance notice required). Reservations required for all shows. To reserve a space, call (304) 522-0357 or (740) 867-8576.

FORT FALLS TRADING POST
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 & CAFE ZEAL
The Frame Up Gallery, 1436 Winchester Ave., across from Ashland Plaza Hotel.
Hard-to-find gift items and custom framing design can be found from noon to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Artists interested in a place to exhibit their work should e-mail frameitup@roadrunner.com.

The Garden Theatre
Saturday, 7 p.m. — A gospel sing featuring Borrowed Time, with Rick May and Friends.
For more information, call Sandra Jobe at (606) 638-0056 or Tim Robinson at (606) 638-9900 or (606) 638-4051.

Greenbo Lake State
Resort Park
‰Saturday, 8 p.m. — Kentucky Chautauqua presents Anna Mac Clarke to mark Black History Month at Greenbo Lake State Park.
For more information or for room reservations, phone (800) 325-0083; or visit the Web site at parks.ky.gov.
The resort is on Ky. 1711, 4 miles west of Ky. 1, and 18 miles north of I-64 from the Grayson exit in northeastern Kentucky.
‰Feb. 14, 6 p.m. — “With Love, By George” Valentine’s night dinner that will benefit the Greenup Growing with the Arts Advisory Council.
Space is limited and reservations are being accepted. Individual tickets are $60 and a corporate table of eight is $1,000. Tickets are available at the park at (800) 325-0004 or at the Greenup Cooperative Extension Office at (606) 473-9881.

GREENUP COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
The center has a dance every Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $4. Concessions are available and door prizes are awarded. For more information, call the center at (606) 473-6244.

GREENUP JAYCEES
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Music by the Silver String Band, featuring Big Jim and Gail. Line dance lessons at 6 p.m.
Cornhole games are available for practice before the band takes the stage.
Those with a birthday on Saturday are admitted free. Lottery tickets are given away every Saturday night. Admission is $4. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Call (606) 473-9623.

IRONTON EAGLES 895
Monday — Euchre. 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.
Thursday — Pool tournaments, shuffle board and Texas Hold ‘em. Happy hour prices all day.
Friday and Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live music by Southern Thunder.
Saturday, 2 p.m. — Blind draw dart tournament.
South Third Street in Ironton. Hours are noon to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (740) 532-4847.

JAVA DAVE’S
Poetry readings will be Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Those interested in reading should call Mark Salyers at (606) 571-4978.

KENTUCKY CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
Feb. 16, 8 p.m. — The Wau Wau Sisters will sing and tumble their way across the Bomhard Theater in Louisville.
Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Kentucky Center Box Office at (800) 775-7777, or by visiting kentuckycenter.org.
Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. — “A Kentucky Salute to Abraham Lincoln.”
Tickets are $50 per person or $10 for students. To purchase tickets, call (502) 584-7777; go online or visit the center’s box office in the second-floor main lobby.
This salute to Lincoln will be followed the next morning by official opening ceremonies of the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemoration, where opening ceremonies will be at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Hodgenville. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the site will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bus transportation will be provided from area parking lots.

KYOVA GOSPEL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Friday — The Gospel Tide, On A Journey, Witness, Penny Anderson
Feb. 15 — The Heavenbound James Gang, New Jerusalem, The Conners, Nicholas Naylor
Feb. 22 — His Own, The Singing Gospelaires, The Cornerstone Quartet, Ed Clay
Feb. 29 — KYOVA Gospel Gathering
Concerts will be at the Flatwoods Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall, 2310 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods, unless otherwise specified.
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 arnoldsexton@windstream.net or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Chicago organist Dan Trudell will bring his Hammond B-3 and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra to Huntington.
Thursday, Friday — Event includes ensemble adjudication and performances by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, the Thundering Herd All Stars, clinics, concerts and ensembles. This marks 39 years for the event. For more information, call (304) 696-3147 or e-mail bingham@marshall.edu.

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
THEATRE
Feb. 20 through 23, 8 p.m. — “The Seagull.”
April 23 through 26, 8 p.m. — “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
All shows are at Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center Playhouse on campus. Call (304) 696-2787. marshall.edu/cofa.

MOUNTAIN ARTS
CENTER
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. — Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. To order tickets, call (888) 622-2787.

MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE
Saturday — New Found Road
Feb. 16 — Karl Shiflett Band
Feb. 23 — The Tommy Webb Band
Admission: Adults $12, Seniors 55 and older, $10. Children 12 and younger $5.
The doors open at 5 p.m., showtime is 7:30 p.m. Concessions are available.
Tickets are $12 per show, $10 for senior citizens and $5 for children.
For more information, call Larry or Mary (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com.
I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.

Ohio University Southern
Today, 8 p.m. — The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Huang will perform at the Paramount Arts Center. The all strings performance will consist of a dynamic program including cello and violin concertos. Admission is $15 per adult ticket and a special promotion price of $5 per student ticket has been extended by the Paramount Arts Center and Ohio University Southern.

PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
Today, 8 p.m. — The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra. Admission is $15 per adult ticket and a special promotion price of $5 per student ticket has been extended by the Paramount Arts Center and Ohio University Southern.
Monday — Ballroom dance classes for singles and couples. Beginners and intermediate classes offered. Dancing with the Stars fitness workout as well as a salsa workout. Barbarann Wheeler is instructor. Call for reservations or questions at (606) 324-6683.
1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-3175. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions.

RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
COMMUNITY CLUB
Feb. 16, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. Admission: $8.
March 15, 7 p.m. — Over Drive, featuring members of the Rowan County Ramblers. Admission: $6.
March 29, 7 p.m. — Bobby Maynard and Breakdown. Admission: $7.
Take St. Rt. 3295, 4 miles west of Grayson Lake. For more information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.

RED BARN
The “Red Barn” on Kentucky Route 7 at Warnock. George and Robin Hayes, owners.
Dance every Friday and Saturday night. Live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Door opens at 7 p.m.
Friday night band — The Gray Boys and Friends.
Saturday night band — The Red Barn House Band.
Cake walk every Saturday night.
Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.
No alcohol. For more information, call 922-9346.

The Renaissance Ballroom
Feb. 14, 15, 16, 8 p.m. and Feb. 17, 2 p.m. — “All the Colors of Love: A Valentine Gift,” an original musical by Beth McVey of Huntington. Cost is $15, with dinner included at 6:30 p.m. for evening shows.
March 7, 8, 8 p.m. and March 9, 2 p.m. — “The Odd Couple” with female lead characters will be presented. Cost is $15 with dinner included at 6:30 p.m. for evening shows.
For reservations and other information, call (304) 733-2787. Shows are presented by ARTS at 900 EIghth St. in Huntington.

St. Louis Brass
April 1, 7:30 p.m. — A show will be presented at The Renaissance Center, 900 Eighth St. in Huntington. Tickets are $15; student tickets are $5.
For reservations and other information, call (304) 733-2787.

Tollesboro Christian Church
Feb. 23, 6 p.m. — “Unto the Least of These” end-of-winter benefit for Lend-A-Helping-Hand community food pantry. Featuring familiar faces and some brand new ones in a spectacular program of gospel music including southern gospel, contemporary and bluegrass. There is no admission charge, donations only.

The V CLUB
Mondays — ’80s dance night with special drink prices.
Today, 8 p.m. — Jeff Ellis, singer-songwriter night.
Friday, 10 p.m. — Chris Barron and the Time Bandits, with Old School Abbey.
Saturday, 11:15 p.m. — Larry Keel and Natural Bridge. Tickets: $10.
Corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street, Huntington. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information. Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.

VFW POST 8850
South Third Street in Ironton. (740) 532-3000.

VFW POST 8429
1180 Walker Branch Road, Ceredo.

WHISKEY RIVER SALOON
Tuesday — Karaoke beginning at 9 p.m.
Wednesday — Advance line dancers class beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday — Beginners line dancing beginning at 7:30 p.m.

WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN
Monday, 7 p.m. — Johnny Edwards, gospel music. Admission is $2.
Tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. — Starlight Band. Admission is $6.
Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band, with guest Mattie May. Admission is $6.
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The News Sounds, with guest Mattie May. Admission is $6.
New performers are welcomed and needed.
No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted. Admission is $6.
Exit Ohio 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions. Online visit whiteys-musicbarn.com.

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