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Places to go — 03/13/08

MERICAN LEGION POST 43

American Legion Post 43 is in Raceland.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday — Jimmy Stevens.

Tuesday — Karaoke with Ron Slone.

Wednesday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by Split Decision during the month of March.

American Legion kitchen serves carryout lunches and dinners for non-members and in the club room for members and guests. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 5 to 10 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 Ky. 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.



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. — Mojo King Band will be the featured band through March.

701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Monday — St. Patrick’s Day Party — Food and Fun from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday — Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Hot dogs.



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 AA Highway on Beechy Creek, Greenup. Call (606) 932-3678 or (606) 932-4622.



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Saturday — Dean Osburne 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

Friday — Beth Harris and the Ranch Hand Band, with Fred Nichols and special guests.

Saturday — Glenda Simmering and the Cadillac Cowboys Band and guest.

One mile south of Route 348 on Route 104 in Lucasville.. Tickets $6. 10 and under, $3. 7 p.m. The hall opens at 6 p.m.



The Clay Center

March 28, 8 p.m. — America. Tickets start at $25.

Visit theclaycenter.org; call (304) 561-3570 or visit the box office at One Clay Square, Charleston, W.Va.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday — Jerry Fry and the Mustangs Band will perform music from the ’50s and ’60s.

Birthday party for Sarah with free hot dogs, cake and ice cream. Bring a covered dish.

First Tuesday of each month — ABC Coin Club will meet. Free admission. Tables: $10.

Donna Cunningham and KYOVA Band will perform the last two weeks of March and the month of April.

The club, on Roberts Drive, is now serving alcohol. Call (606) 929-9930.



EMPTY GLASS

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Allegheny Echoes Fundraiser. Cover charge, $7, goes toward the group’s scholarship fund. Performers will include The Bing Brothers, poet Kirk Judd, The Brownbaggers, Dr. David O’Dell, bassist Jim Martin, Uncle Paul Gartner, guitarists Robert Shafer, Robin Kessinger and Brandon Bentley, fiddlers Danny Arthur, Jake Krack, John Blisard, The Pickin’ Paddlers.

The club is in Charleston, W.Va. For more information, visit alleghenyechoes.com.



FLATWOODS SENIOR CENTER

Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Dancing with music and singing by Ron Slone. $5 admission, food included.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Today, 8 to 11 p.m. — Gary Jones and Overdrive Band.

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music featuring Brady Smith and Backstage Pass Band.

Future bluegrass showtimes will be announced. Doors open at 6 p.m.

A half-and-half drawing. Snack bar and concessions are available.

Nice dance floor and family oriented. No alcohol permitted.

Guest performers are encouraged and welcome.

Fort Falls, a family tradition. 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. (606) 286-8485.



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

Tickets are now on sale for Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers concert. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets, call the theatre at (606) 638-9299.

For more information, call Sandra Jobe at (606) 638-0056; the theatre at (606) 638-9299 or Tim Robinson at (606) 483-1795.



Gary & Sonya

Tune into Homegrown with Gary & Sonya every Sunday at 5 p.m. on Good Times, Great ‘HOMEGROWN’ Country 103.3 WTCR in the Tri-State area, and at wtcr.com everywhere else.



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.



INN BETWEEN CLUB

Friday, 7 p.m. — The annual St. Patty’s Day Celebration hosted by The Bing Brothers and Eddie Riffe. The club is behind Giovanni’s on 20th Street in Huntington.



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.



JOE’S LOST CREEK

JAMBOREE

March 21, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins and WIndy Mountain will appear at Joe’s Lost Creek Jamboree in Lowmansville with James King Band and CJ the DJ from WSIP in Paintsville. Admission: $12. Off Ky. 645 on 581. Tickets at the door or at Joe’s Carpet House in Lowmansville.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — The Gospel Tide, Jeff Millsaps and Milly, His Own, Morgan McGlone.

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.



METROPOLITAN OPERA

Saturday, 1:30 p.m. — The new production of Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes, directed by John Doyle.

March 22, 12:30 p.m. — Tristan Und Isolde.

Both shows are live HD broadcasts showing at local movie theaters in the community from the Metropolitan Opera.



MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Don Rigsby’s Homecoming 2008 with The Dan Tyminski Band. $20.

March 24 and 25,11 a.m. — Registration for Arts Education.

For tickets or more information, call (888) 622-2787.

The MAC is at 50 Hal Rogers Drive in Prestonsburg on U.S. 23 Country Music Highway.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday — J.D. Crowe & the New South. $15.

March 22 — David Parmley & Continental Divide.

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.



Norm’s Place

Monday — St. Patrick’s Day party.

Tuesday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Statewide Karaoke contest.

Thursdays, 8 p.m. — Karaoke with Walter and Missy.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Troy and the Third Wheels.

March 20, 9 p.m. — Hard Core Professional Wrestling, men and women.

Newest, hottest club in town.

The club is formerly Cricket’s Too, at 2333 Adams Ave. in Huntington. For more information, call (304) 429-4173.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

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.

Friday, 7 p.m. — Mountain Heart and Lonesome River Band.

March 20, 7:30 p.m. Rich Collins Three-O.

Jack Kerouac Birthday Party with Rob McNurlin. $5 admission donated to HEARTS (Health Enriched by Arts) to be held in the Marquee Room.

March 22, 7:30 p.m. — Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

March 28, 11 a.m. — French Shoppe of Nashville. $10.

March 28, 6:30 p.m. — Homegrown with Gary and Sonya presents Ladies Night 2008. $5.

March 30, 7 p.m. — Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. $35, $30, $25, $20 and $10.

1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-3175. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CLUB

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Overdrive Bluegrass Band, featuring members of the Rowan County Ramblers. Admission: $6.

March 29, 7 p.m. — Bobby Maynard and Breakdown. Admission: $7.

April 5, 7 p.m. Glen Ritchie Band. $7.

April 12, 7 p.m. — Relay for Life, sponsored by Carter County Sheriff, Kevin McDavid. Bands are to be announced.

April 19, 7 p.m. Tommy Webb Band. $7.

May 3, 7 p.m. — Kati Penn Band from Lexington. $7.

May 17, 7 p.m. — David Carroll & New River Line. $7. Final show of the season.

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 Ky. 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 (aka) Southern Style are back with Mike Blair.

Saturday night band — The Red Barn House Band. Musicians and singers are welcome to sit in.

Cake walk every Saturday night.

Sunday Gospel and Praise Music Sings coming in April. Interested gospel, praise bands and singers please leave a message at (606) 836-8249.

Rent the Red Barn for special occasions. Rates are available upon request. Bring family and friends for an evening of entertainment.

No alcohol allowed. For more information, call (606) 922-9346.





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.



THE V CLUB

Mondays — ’80s dance night with special drink prices.

Friday, 6 p.m. — Eric Roller; 10 p.m. — The Hillbilly Gypsies with the Rust Kings.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — St. Paddy: The V with The Joe Prichard Band and the Yetti.

March 21, 10 p.m. — Ilad with special guest.

March 22, 10 p.m. — One Under with the Genuine Junk Band.

Corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street, Huntington. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information. Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



VFW Post 1064

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Strangers Band. No cover charge, everyone welcome. 7th Avenue and 10th Street, Huntington.



VFW POST 8850

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



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. — Gospel music. Admission is $1.

Tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. — Bronson Bush and Band and Poaceous Bluegrass Band. Admission is $6.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band with Mattie May. Admission is $6, children under 10, $3.

Free dance lessons from 5 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds with Mattie May. Admission is $6, children under 10, $3.

New performers are welcome 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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