Published: March 25, 2009 10:38 am      

Places to go — 03/26/09

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Poaceous Band.

American Legion Post 43 is on Old U.S. 23 and Legion Drive, Raceland. (606) 836-8355.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday — Jimmy Stevens.

Tuesday — Karaoke by Beth.

Friday and Saturday — Music by The Split Decision Band through March and April.

The kitchen in under new management.

Lunches and dinners served Monday through Friday. Carryout lunches and dinners to non-members and lunches and dinners are served in the clubroom to members and guests. Lunch hours are from , 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Open Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

To place orders, call (606) 329-2162.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 93

Mondays — Bingo is back. Early birds at 5 p.m.; games at 6 p.m. First pack is $10; all others, $5. 302 8th St., Kenova.



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.

Off Ky. 2 in Greenup. (606) 473-7805. New members welcome.



AMVETS POST 14

Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Jake and Bobby Karaoke

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.

Saturday — 7 to 11 p.m. — Gentlemen Three.



ASHLAND EAGLES

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

Monday — A League Darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — B League Darts.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday — Blind draw darts.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:15 p.m. — The Edge will be the band for March. They are Mark Cantrell, bass; Tim Branhan, guitar; Big Bob Anders, drums; Crowbar, keyboards; and Kirby Knuckels, guitar.

Jan’s kitchen will be closed Monday; opened Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m.; open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight. Pick up orders available.

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



ASHLAND ELKS 350

Lodge meetings will be the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Karaoke.

March Madness — Last two weeks of March.

April — The Fugitives.

Saturdays are sports day with college games all day.

Lunches served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a special each day.

Dinner served Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Call (606) 325-3557 for lunch specials and carry-out orders.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily.

2314 Winchester Ave.

For more information, call (606) 324-4644.



B&B JAMBOREE and

CATERING SERVICE

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.— Glenda Simmering band and guest singer.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. —B&B band and guest singer.

No drugs or alcohol permitted. 2.5 miles off U.S. 52 on Highway 140 North. Admission $6, children 10 and younger $3. For more information, (740) 285-2183 or 574-2991.



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.



CADILLAC RANCH

Friday — The Ranch Hand Band with Bobby Byrd and guest Tami Davis.

Saturday — Dancing, karaoke and line dancing.

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



Charleston Ballet

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — Flavors of Spain at the Civic Center Theater.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors and may be purchased at the office, online at tickets@the charlestonballet.com; Backstage Bodywear and the Charleston Civic Center box office or call (304) 342-6541.



CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

April 29, 7 p.m. — Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman team up for Spring Leg of the United Tour. Tickets: $49.25; $39.25 and $29.75. Call (800) 745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.



CITYFOLK

April 11 through 18 — Celebrating Billy Strayhorn, A weeklong event marks the work of the jazz musician in the town where he was born. For more information, call (937) 496-3863 or visit cityfolk.com. The event is in Dayton, Ohio.



THE CLAY CENTER

April 3, 8 p.m. — “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Montana Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $15, $25 and $35 and can be purchased online at theclaycenter.com or by phone at (304) 561-3570.



COFFEETREE BOOKS

Friday — Bedtime Stories with LCT.

March 31, 7:15 p.m. — International Mystery Reading Group.

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



EASTERN KENTUCKY

OPRY AND JAMBOREE BARN

Mondays, 7 p.m. — Free line dancing lessons.

March 28 — “Elvis;” Bronson Bush, Emily Vance, The Jackson Cabin Boys, Katie Owens with John Burns and John “Hutch” Hutchinson.

April 3 — Friday night barn dance begins.

Admission is $5.

The Snack Shack is open during the show.

John and Sandra Potts owners. 3238 Ky. 5, Ashland. For more information, call Sandi at (606) 615-5035. All ages welcome.



FLATWOODS AMERICAN

LEGION

Saturdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country music by Blue Country from Huntington.

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music by The Ravens from West Liberty.

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

Large dance floor and family oriented. No alcohol permitted. A large selection of short orders and snacks available all evening.

Admission is $5 for adults, children younger than 12 are admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m. 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.



FROG TOWN USA

Thursdays — Southern Thunder.

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Burning Creek.

Frogtown is at 2515 South 3rd St. in Ironton. For more information, call (740) 532-8337.



GREENUP JAYCEES

Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Music by the Silver String Band, featuring Big Jim and Gail. Line dance lessons at 6 p.m.

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.



GREENUP VFW

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Music.



Ironton Council

for the Arts

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Joel Fan: Traditional and New World Pianist, at OUS, Riffe Center, Mains Rotunda. Tickets are $8 for adults; $7 for seniors and full-time students.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own; The cornerstone Quartet and Rich Adkins.

Concerts will be at the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church, unless noted above. 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.



KYOVA TRI-STATE MALL

Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. — Beginners Zumba classes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. — Body Recall classes.

For more information, call (606) 928-0981 or (606) 928-3835.



Laidback Bar & Grill

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — Southern Thunder.

Sunday is NASCAR Sunday with .25 cent wings all day.

2704 South Second St., Ironton in Hanging Rock. Visit the Web site at laidback.com.



Lewis County FAMILY

Center

For more information, call Darrell Polley at (606) 798-3433; Christa Little at (606) 798-3703; or Kenny Reeder at (606) 796-3454.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

Friday, 7 p.m. — Michael Combs.

Saturday, 2 p.m. — 2009 Reformation Conference.

April 3, 7:30 p.m. — Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys.

April 4, 10 a.m. — Junior Pro Auditions for Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry.

April 10, 11; 7 p.m. — Jenny Wiley Theatre presents Stephen Freeman as Elvis.

April 18, 7 p.m. — My Lord Has the Answers Ministries spring concert.

May 2, 7 p.m. — The McKameys.

May 30, 8 p.m. — Rock Legends Concert.

Sept. 4, 8 p.m. — Jimmie Van Zant Band.

Visit macarts.com.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

March 28, 7:30 p.m. — Jack Hicks & Summertown Road.

Admission: Adults $12, seniors 55 and older, $10. Children 12 and younger $5.

Doors open at 5 p.m., show time, 7:30 p.m. Concessions are available.

For more information, call Larry or Mary (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com. I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



PAPA JOHN’S

CARDINAL STADIUM

May 30 — Kenny Chesney’s Corona Extra Sun City Carnival Tour 2009.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com and charge by phone, (502) 361-3100.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

The center is offering new half-priced ticket sales in the spirit of New York City theaters, the center is now offering day-of-show, half-priced ticket sales. The tickets are only available for purchase by coming to the box office between noon and 3 p.m. The discounts apply only to Paramount hosted events and do not apply to $10 seats. This week, tickets for Saturday are half price.

March 26, 9 a.m. — Mad Science CSI Live! Youth Education series. $5 per person, reservations required.

March 27, 11 a.m. — French Shoppe of Nashville: Spring Coffee & Fashion Show.

March 29, 3 p.m. — All About Us.

April 24, 7 p.m. — Spring taping of the American’s Bluegrass Gospel Show.

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



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

Saturday — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. $8.

April 11 — Glen Ritchie Band. $8.

April 18 — Relay for Life sponsored by Sheriff Kevin “Mooch” McDavid. $6.

April 25 — Bluegrass Knights (former members of Rowan County Ramblers. $6.

May 9 — Bobby Maynard & Breakdown. $7.

May 23 — New River Line (David Carroll). $8. Final Show of the season.

All shows start at 7 p.m. and are subject to change. Rattlesnake Ridge Community Club, Ky. 3295, 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake.

For more information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 or Larry Carroll at (606) 286-5788.



RED BARN

The Red Barn on Ky. 7 at Warnock. George and Robin Hayes, owners.

Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — GED classes. Call Debbie at (606) 932-4259 at the South Shore Learning Center.

Dance every Friday and Saturday night.

Fridays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Midnight Sun.

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — The Red Barn House Band.

Cake giveaway every Saturday night.

The Red Barn is available for rent for company or family gatherings.

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



SINGLETARY CENTER

FOR THE ARTS

April 4, 7:30 p.m. — The Maestros in concert.

Tickets range from $25 to $32 and may be purchased by calling (859) 257-4929 or visiting singletarytickets.com.



STUARTS OPERA HOUSE

46 Public Square, P.O. Box 217, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. For more information or tickets, call (740) 753-1924 or visit the Web site at stuartoperahouse.org.



TEQUILA ROCKS

Today — Comedy Hypnotist Justin James. $5.

Friday — Boboflex/TBA. $10.

April 2 — Miss Playboy Centerfold Spencer Scott & LA DJ Party.

April 4 — Tribute to AC/DC (Hells Bells). $8.

Located at 611 4th Ave., Huntington, W.Va. 25701.

(304) 523-7777 or go to www.tequilarockslive.com or myspace.com/tequilarockslive or e-mail TequilaRocksLive@yahoo.com.



THE V CLUB

Friday — U.S. Economic Disaster Tour — Feat crisis in Hollywood and Victims of Circumstance.

Saturday — Lucky Daredevil Thrills — Variety Side Show.

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



VFW Post 1064

7th Avenue and 10th Street, Huntington.



VFW POST 8429

Thursdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke with Jerry and Darlene.

Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Thrillbillys, March and April.

Happy Hour — 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1180 Walkers Branch Road, Ceredo. (304) 453-2031.



VERN RIFFE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

April 4, 7:30 p.m. — “That’s Amore! And More,” a new all-Italian musical, will be performed by Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra. The Vern Riffe Center is at Shawnee State University. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students and $6 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the McKinley Box Office or by calling (740) 351-3600 or ticketmaster.com and Ohio Kroger stores.



WEST VIRGINIA

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Friday and Saturday — Charlie Chaplin at the Symphony.

For more information or tickets, call (304) 561-3570 or wvsymphony.org.



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. — Karaoke.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. — Advance line dancers class.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m. — Beginners line dancing.

Fridays — Dancing with D.J. Buck.

Saturday, 7 to 11:30 p.m. — Country line dancing with D.J., Bryan Lee; and 11:30 to closing, D.J. Buck playing dance music.

In the Grandview Inn, County Road 450, South Point, Ohio. For more information, call (740) 377-9077. Kitchen open daily until 2 a.m.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band and Kim Nichols.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds Band and Jim Caldwell.

Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel Music. $1 cover charge.

Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

New performers are welcome and needed.

Guitar lessons available.

New hardwood dance floor.

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 freewebs.com/whiteys-music-barn.