Places to go — 04/17/08

April 16, 2008 09:33 am

AFRICAN AMERICAN
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
May 4, 7 p.m. — Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., Charleston.
May 7, 7 p.m. — Pea Ridge Bapitst Church, 5945 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken to support the African Children’s Choir’s ministries, providing education, care and emergency relief for more than 7,000 children in Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, Kenya and South Africa.
For more information, call Dawna Hodgins at (877) 532-8651 or e-mail at dawna.hodgins@africanchildrenschoir.com.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m. — Poaceous Band.
April 6, 10 a.m. — Texan motor speedway and cornhole tournament party. There will be free food and soft drinks. Members and guests are welcome.
American Legion Post 43 is in Raceland.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 76
Monday — Jimmy Stevens.
Tuesday — Karaoke by Beth.
Wednesday — Free food in the evening.
Friday and Saturday — Music by Kanyon during the month of April.
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.

ARIEL-ANN CARSON
DATER PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
April 18, 19 and 20 — Thumbelina, a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, will be presented by the Ariel Junior Theater.
Tickets are $10 for VIP seats, $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for students.
The theater is in Gallipolis.

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

BIG SANDY
SUPERSTORE ARENA
May 16 — The Rowdy Frynds Tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets. The box office or charge by phone (304) 523-5757 or (304) 342-5757.
May 23, 7 p.m.; May 24, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and May 25, 2 p.m. — “Elmo Makes Music.”
Tickets are $12 and $15. For tickets, call (304) 696-4400 or Ticketmaster at (304) 523-5757 or visit ticketmaster.com. The arena is at One Civic Center Plaza in Huntington.

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 younger, $3. 7 p.m. The hall opens at 6 p.m.

COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB
First Tuesday of each month — ABC Coin Club will meet. Free admission. Tables: $10.
The club, on Roberts Drive, is now serving alcohol. Call (606) 929-9930.

EAST KENTUCKY
EXPO CENTER
April 24 through 27 — Disney’s High School Musical. Tickets, $15 and $20.
For more information on upcoming events, visit EastKyExpo.com or call (606) 433-1793. The center is in Pikeville.

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.

GARY AND SONYA
Friday — Hillbilly Days in Pikeville at 7:30 p.m. at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center.
May 2, 17 — Boston Beanery in Ashland, with Nathan Gillum from 9 p.m. to midnight.
May 23 — Guest appearance with Nathan Gillum at the Genuine Junk Band show at the Paramount Arts Center.
Homegrown with Gary & Sonya is broadcast at 5 p.m. Sundays on 103.3 WTCR and at wtcr.com.

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
Saturdays, 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
May 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. — “The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights” from Nickelodeon in Whitney Hall. Tickets are $35, $25, $20 and $15.
May 16, 8 p.m. — Paula Poundstone in Bomhard Theater. Tickets are $30 and $25.
May 19, 7:30 p.m. K.T. Tunstall in the Brown Theatre, with special guest, Paddy Casey. Tickets are $30.
For tickets, call the box office at (502) 584-7777 or toll-free (800) 775-7777 or visit kentuckycenter.org.

KYOVA GOSPEL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Friday — The Heavenbound James Gang, The Couch Family, The Burress Family and Shelton Bissell with special guest The Ledbetters.
April 25 — His Own, On A Journey, Witness and Lisa Jordan.
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.

MOUNTAIN ARTS
CENTER
Saturday, 7 p.m. — My Lord Has the Answer Ministries, featuring Little Paint Church of God Choir, Blanton Sisters, Mike Blanton & Evidence, Billy Fields and Borrowed Time with Anniversary Concert 2008. Tickets, $10.
April 27, 11 a.m. — Sams Organization Contest. Singing/dancing competition. For more information, call Roberta Russell, (812) 798-5233.
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 — The Hillbilly Gypsies.
April 26 — Heather Berry and Dominion Grass.
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.
Standard admission 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.

MORE THAN MUSIC
Saturday, 7 p.m. — ”A Child Shall Lead Them,” in support of Highland Christian School; and May 10, 7 p.m. at Clarksburg Christian church, in support of the Lewis County Boys and Girls Clubs.
More Than Music is more than 100 performing artists from 11 counties in Kentucky and six counties in Ohio, who donate their time and combining their talents to uplift Christ and assist worthwhile organizations in need of financial support.
For more information, call (606) 798-3433 or visit the Web site at morethanthemusiclive.com.

NORM’S PLACE
Thursdays, 8 p.m. — Karaoke with Walter and Missy.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Troy and the Third Wheels.
The club is formerly Cricket’s Too, at 2333 Adams Ave. in Huntington. For more information, call (304) 429-4173.

PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
Shows and events
Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. Tickets: $23.
April 22, 7 p.m. — ”Evita.” Tickets: $55, $50, $45, $10.
April 26, 7 p.m. — James Monroe Annual Bluegrass Special. Tickets: $22, adults; $20, seniors; $12 children.
Kentucky Music Trail
Tickets are on sale today and Friday at the PAC box office for Kentucky Music Trail performances. Lineup is:
June 14 — Ricky Skaggs
July 25 — Oakridge Boys
Sept. 23 — VInce Gill
Nov. 14 — Loretta Lynn
Classes
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
Saturday, 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 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.

THE V CLUB
Mondays — ’80s dance night with special drink prices.
Friday, 10 p.m. — Perpetual Groove and The Bridge II. $12.
Sunday, 4:15 p.m. — 420 Ball: The Recope, The Joint Chiefs, Tom Batchelor, Genuine Junk, Seven, Outdoor Drum O. $10.
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.

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. — Gospel music. Admission is $1.
Tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. — Bronson Bush and Band. Admission is $6.
Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.
Free dance lessons from 5 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.
Sunday, 6 to 7 p.m. — Karaoke. $6.
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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