Published: March 15, 2007 08:50 am            

Places to go — 03/15/07

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 — 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 St. in Kenova, W.Va.



ASHLAND EAGLES

Today, Friday and Saturday — The band Kanyon will perform.

First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s Meeting.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament.

Today, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — The Edge will perform.

March 22 through 24 and March 29 through 31 — The band Gypsy Roze will perform.

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



ASHLAND MOOSE

Monday through Thursday — Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m.



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.



BLUEGRASS CLASSIC

CONCERT SERIES

Saturday — Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Times and David Parmley & Continental Divide at Olentangy High School Theater.

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



BLUE RIBBON

FOX HUNTERS

March 24 — Dave Evans & River Bend and the Rowan County Ramblers. Tickets are $12.

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.



CHARLESTON CIVIC

CENTER THEATER

March 23 and 24, 8 p.m. — The Charleston Ballet will wind up its TriplePlay season with “Play Ball!”

The baseball theme ballet, choreographed by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Christopher Fleming, takes place just after World War II. A romping “9-inning” ballet pits the women’s team against the men’s squad. The dancers become baseball players executing pirouettes and chewing gum at the same time.

Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Visit the Charleston Ballet office, the Civic Center Box Office or Backstage Bodywear. Call (304) 342-6541 or visit thecharlestonballet.com for more information.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Closed Friday.

Through March — Jeffrey Lykins and the KYOVA Band will perform.

Regular admission charge is $6.

Under new management of Mary Lykins and Ronnie Sparks.

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



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB II

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday — Line dancing.

Sunday — NASCAR party.

Friday — Jim Fritz, deejay.

Saturday — Karaoke with All Seasons.

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



CROSSROADS

Free admission weekend — Friday through Sunday.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night.

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Request Night.

Sunday, 2 p.m. — Gospel Sing.

No alcohol permitted.

Off Exit 156 in Olive Hill (Across from the Smokey Valley Truck Stop).

Building is available for rent for different occasions. Call (606) 316-6031for more information.



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.



GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT

May 6, 3 p.m. — There will be a violin recital of students of Kathleen Chamis. Refreshments will be served.

The following students will perform: Lindsey Wright, Emily Sallie, Pamela Cox, Maleah Adams, Ariel Porter, Allixandria Denae Smith, Hope Lewis, Shannon Moore, Leslie Kitchen, Parker Harrison Ball, Trey Daniels, Velvet Harmon, Kate Clark, Leedy Woolery, Seth Clark, Raegan Williams, Rayce Williams, Trevor Rigsby, Shelby Dalton.



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.



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 — Live music by Dennis Smith.

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.



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.



JOE RIGSBY FAMILY BENEFIT SHOW

March 24, 6 p.m. — There will be a benefit concert at Blaine Elementary School in Blaine for the family of the late Joe Rigsby, who was killed in a recent car accident. The proceeds will be donated to his family to help with funeral expenses. Admission is $15.

The following are scheduled to perform: J.D. Crowe, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Don Rigsby, Joe Isaac, Bottomline, Woodettes Gospel Singers, True Gospel Echos, Ridge Runner Gospel Boys and others.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

On exhibit through May 27 will be “Against the Grain: The Works of Minnie Adkins.”

1st Street in Morehead. For more information, call (606) 783-2004.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — The Heavenbound James Gang, along with New Time and Gregg Edens

March 23 — His Own, along with Songsmen, Linda & Frontline Quartet and Lisa Jordan

March 30, 7 p.m. — Open mic.

March 31, 6 p.m. — KYOVA Gathering at Enterprise Baptist Church, Westwood.

Unless noted, events be at the Boyd County Road Department building in Paul Coffey Park off U.S. 60.

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.



MADISON TOWNSHIP

SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — The Hiway 140 Band will play at the Community Center.

Fridays, 6:30 p.m. — Line Dancing Lessons. 7 to 10 p.m. — Variety dance and karaoke.

Route 335 in Minford, Ohio. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Admission is $6. Children younger than 12 are admitted for half price.

Door prizes, cake walk and concessions will all be available.



The MONKEY BAR

Today, 8 p.m. — Temple of Brutality (featuring members of Megadeth and Wasp) with Pure Grain and R.C.R.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Hydrogen Sunrise, Natural Born Losers, Myhte of Est, Cryptic Sin and Time Before Last. Admission is $6.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Party! Zeroking with V.O.A., noise auction, Suffer, X-Factor1 and Unload. Admission is $6.

Tuesday, 8 p.m. — Trouble with Earth to Eras, War Creek Mafia and Swamp Jeuce.

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. — The James King Band.

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.

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.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday, 7 p.m. — “Jack Kerouac,” will feature readings and performances by Rob McNurlin & the Beatnik Cowboys, Rich Collins, Three-O, Randy Yohe and others.

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver will perform at the PAC.

Tickets are $20. For more information, call (606) 324-3175.

Tickets can be ordered Monday through Friday through the PAC Box Office. Stop in or call (606) 324-3175 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will also be available at all Ticketmaster locations.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CENTER

Saturday — Tommy Webb Band. Admission is $6.

March 31 — Tim Morris & Appalachian Heritage and Bobby Maynard & Breakdown. Admission is $8.

Shows begin at 7 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 for more information.

State Route 3295, 3.5 miles west of Grayson Lake.



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.



SADDLE RIDGE

Thursdays — College Night, no cover charge. Doors open at 9 p.m. Hometown Sensation will perform.

Fridays — Doors open at 7 p.m. Live music from 9 to 11 p.m. DJ Atom Bomb will control the sound from 11 p.m. to close.

Saturdays — DJ Atom Bomb will spin your Top 40 and Pop music favorites. Doors open at 9 p.m.

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



The V CLUB

Friday, 10 p.m. — Black Sedan.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — Yetti, Jeff Ellis and the X-Allstars.

Corner of 6th Avenue and 8th Street. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information. Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The Country Junction Band will play country music. Special guest will be Rob Silvey.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds will play country music. Special guest will be Frank Neff.

Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel Night.

No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted. Admission is $5.

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

        

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