Published: May 21, 2008 09:04 am      

Places to go — 05/22/08

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m. — Poaceous Band.

Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. —There will be a CD Release Party for Poaceous Band. Everyone welcome.

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.

Wednesday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by Canyon Band during the month of May.

Campbell Sisters in June.

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.

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. — The Edge will be the featured band.

Jan’s kitchen will be opened Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight. Pick up orders available.

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



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily

Wednesday — Hot dogs.

Happy Hour price noon to 6 p.m.

2314 Winchester Ave.

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



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.



BIG SANDY

SUPERSTORE ARENA

Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. — “Elmo Makes Music.”

June 14 — Carrie Underwood, with Jason Michael Carroll.

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.



CAMDEN PARK

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the month of May. Admission is $20.99 for adults and $14.99 for children 48 inches and smaller and seniors 55 and older.

For more information, visit camdenpark.com or call (304) 429-4321.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday — Armed Forces Day. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided at no cost and those attending, bring a covered dish.

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

Saturdays — Donna Cunningham, North American Country Music Association female entertainer of the year, and her band.

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



FLATWOODS AMERICAN

LEGION

Larry Richie and Little Sandy Band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 and there will be free food.



FLATWOODS SENIOR CENTER

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



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Poaceous Band will perform.

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

June 6, 7 p.m. — Lost and Found.

For more information, call (606) 638-0056 or WZAQ radio at (606) 638-9203.



GREENBO LAKE STATE

RESORT PART

Saturday, 6 p.m. — Sasha Colette will be performing at the amphitheater in the park. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, go to myspace.com/sashacolettemusic.



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.

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.



JESLYN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

June 6, 7 and 8 — Grimm’s Brothers Fairy Tale of the 12 Dancing Princesses. Tickets go on sale May 24 at 9 a.m. at the center, formerly the Camelot Theater on Fourth Avenue in Huntington. Call (304) 697-0602 or visit jeslyn.org.



THE KENTUCKY CENTER

July 8, 7:30 p.m. — Lyle Lovett in the center’s Whitney Hall.

Tickets are on sale beginning Friday at 10 a.m. for $35, $45, $55 and $65. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (800) 775-7777 or (502) 562-0140 or by visiting kentuckycenter.org.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own, New Jerusalem, Songsmen and Linda and Greg Edens.

Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. — 8th annual Memorial Day Sing at Flatwoods City Park. Singing will be by the New Vision Trio, Gospel Tide, Heavenbound James Gang, His Own, On a Journey and Morgan McGlone.

May 30 — New Vision Trio, Frontline Quartet, The Journeymen and John Darin Rowsey.

Concerts will be at the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. 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

Today, 9:30 a.m. — Floyd County Perfect Attendance ceremony for students and parents.

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 — David Carroll and New River Line.

May 31 — Bobby Maynard & Breakdown.

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.



NORM’S PLACE

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. —Mark Ray’s Best Bet DJ with Karaoke;

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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

Today, 7 p.m. — America’s Bluegrass Gospel. $24 in advance; $29 at the door.

Friday, 8:30 p.m. — Genuine Junk Band. $10 in advance; $13 at the door.

May 31, 7 p.m. — June Conn School of Dance. Hansel and Gretel. Tickets, $13, adult; $10 seniors and students.

June 6, 7; 7 p.m. — Yvonne DeKay School of Dance. Notre, Mere, Notre Terre. Tickets, $12.

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

Closed for the summer. Will reopen in October.

Take Ky. 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.

GED classes to start soon at the Red Barn on Mondays. Call Debbie at (606) 932-4259 at The South Shore Learning Center.

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.

Cake walk every Saturday night.

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

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

Today, 8 p.m. — Jeff Ellis; singer-songwriter night.

Friday, 5 p.m. — Alive after Five happy hour with Eric Roller on the Paddy-O.

Friday, 10 p.m. — Woody Pines, “Low-Fi sounds form weird America’s rural roots.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Pete Best Band, the original drummer for the Beatles with Joe Prichard Band and Rubber Soul. Tickets, $15.

May 30, 4 p.m. — Alive after Five happy hour with C&S Railroad. Free buffet.

8 p.m. — Luego with Polytechnical High.

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 to 10 p.m. — Gospel music. Admission is $1.

Tuesday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Highway 140 Band. Admission is $6.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band and Ron Slone. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds with Fred Nichols. 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.