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Places to Go - 05/24/07

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

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.

Today, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — The Edge will perform through the month of May.

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



ASHLAND GUITAR SHOP

Tuesdays are Singer-Songwriter Night, which will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday — Zack Rambo.

June 5 — Mothman.

June 12 — Louie McNeal.

June 19 — Steve Free.

June 26 — Nathan Gillum.

Repairs are done in the Shop. Guitar and bass guitar lessons available by appointment.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

211 16th St., Ashland. Call (606) 325-0366 or (606) 325-0367 for more information.



ASHLAND MOOSE

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

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament. Registration is $5 and will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Winner take all.

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.



BILL AMOS FARM

June 2 — Unmerited Favor, John Stevens, His Own and Bloodline.

July 7 — James Gang, Salvation Heirs, The Conners and Twin Heart.

One mile from 36th Street Catlettsburg Speedway on Cannonsburg Road.

Gospel music will begin at 6 p.m. Call (606) 739-6238 for more information.



BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES

Wednesday — Crosby Clyse.

Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center at 12:15 p.m. (Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton.)

Free admission. Contact Nina Queen, Office of Enrollment Services, at (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513 for more information.



CAMDEN PARK

Saturday — Spiderman will swing in to Camden Park from noon to 6 p.m.

Steve Free will perform Saturday to Monday with performances at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Gary Boothe will craft balloon creations from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday to Monday

The Madcap Puppets will perform the show, “Big, Bigger, Biggest,” at 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday to Monday.

U.S. 60, West Huntington. (304) 429-4321 or camdenpark.com.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Ron Slone will host karaoke through the month of May. Special admission cost is $4.

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

Monday — Buy one get one free from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday — Beginner line dancing.

Wednesday — Pool tournament.

Thursday — Dart tournament.

Friday — Live dancing with DJ Jim Fritz.

Saturday — The R&B Station, featuring the daughter of B.B. King, will perform.

Comfort Hearth Inn in South Point, Ohio. (606) 929-9930.



COLUMBIA THEATER

June 1, 7 p.m. — The Saturday Night Jamboree will be at the Theater in downtown Portsmouth during the Roy Rogers Festival. The SNJ features the Pure Country Band, Donna Cunningham, Rick Ruggles, Dan Mahoney and Tom Dobbins.



DEBBIE’S MUSIC SHOW HOUSE

Concessions available. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in the building. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

8137 US 60 in Salt Lick. Call (606) 776-6780 or (606) 683-3110 for information or bookings. E-mail: dlpwmusic@yahoo.com.



DESPERADO’S COUNTRY CLUB

Closed Thursdays.

Friday — Karaoke Night. Admission is $4. Come out and compete for the title of “King” or “Queen” of Karaoke.

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music by .30/06 Band. Admission is $5. Children age 12 and younger free with a paid adult admission.

No alcohol permitted.

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

Call (606) 316-6031 or (606) 316-4290 for more information or to book your band.



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. 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

At the amphitheater:

Friday, 6 p.m. — Angela Bartley Chautauqua presentation: “Rosie the Riveter and/or Ruth Ann Hall.”

June 6, 6 p.m. — High School Battle of the Bands. All Tri-State high school students with bands may participate.



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 — 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.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own, Grace Harbour, Cornerstone Quartet and Corey Laney.

Concerts will be at the Flatwoods Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall, 2310 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods.

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@hotmail.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. Call (740) 820-2186 for more information or directions.



The MONKEY BAR

Today — Kiss Army (Kiss Tribute Band) with Swamp Jeuce and Black Mass Confession.

Friday — Broken Shadows with Dead for the Last Time, Halothane and Dead Neighbor Society.

Saturday — Dying Ground, Family Conspiracy, Doubt the Lie and Immune the Saint.

611 Fourth Ave., Huntington. Visit monkeybarlive.com.



MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

Claypool-Young Art Building

June 2, 3 to 5 p.m. — Opening reception for “ConTextual: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Textiles,” in the main gallery. Exhibit will run through July 27. Admission is free. Additional information can be obtained by calling (606) 783-5446.

Duncan Recital Hall on May 6

1 p.m. — Freshman saxophone recital by Aaron Gallagher and Sarah Sipps.

3 p.m. — Concert by the MSU Orchestra.

5 p.m. — Senior clarinet recital by David Fonda.

6 p.m. — Junior tuba recital by Laura Snyder.

7 p.m. — Senior voice recital by Manuel Castillo.

8 p.m. — Junior saxophone recital by Erica Johnson and Luke Sanders.

Admission is free. For additional information, call (606) 783-2473.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Eddie and Martha Adcock along with Pike County Ramblers.

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.



PARADOX RIFT

Today — Soil.

Friday — Jager Party with XFactor1, Unload, Kade and Fear of Waking.

Saturday — Blizzard of Ozz (Ozzy Tribute Band) with Suffer, RCR, War Creek Mafia and Lithium.

2127 Manchester Ave., Huntington. Visit paradoxrift.com or myspace.com/paradoxrift.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Saturday, 8 p.m. — KDMC presents Joe Nichols as he opens the Kentucky Music Trail 2007. He is a country music singer and songwriter who has had two No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and released seven studio albums. Tickets range from $10 to $35.

June 11, 9 a.m. to noon — Youth Education Series presents Summer Camps. This week is for students in kindergarten. Cost is $75 per student.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CENTER

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Final show of the season featuring David Carroll & New River Line and Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap.

Admission is $8 for adults. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free.

Concessions will be sold.

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

State Route 3295, 3.5 miles west of Grayson Lake.



ROWAN COUNTY ARTS CENTER

June 2, 2 to 4 p.m. — Opening reception for “Quilts: Hand Needled” Exhibition. Registrations due May 14, and the exhibit is open to quilters in Rowan, Bath, Fleming, Carter, Elliott, Lewis, Morgan and Menifee counties.

Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed on Monday. Admission is free.

Corner of Main Street and University Boulevard in Morehead.

For more information, call (606) 780-9505 or e-mail earummage@adelphia.net.



SADDLE RIDGE

This Friday, 5 to 11 p.m. — The venue will host a benefit show for Tim O’Neil, a bartender at Saddle Ridge who was injured in a motorcycle accident this past month. Scheduled performers include Travis Cordle, Aaron Miller, The Common Ground, Lee McCormack and ETA. All tips and door money collected during this time will be donated to O’Neil and his family.

Thursdays — College Night, no cover charge. Doors open at 9 p.m. Hometown Sensation singing contest from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Friday — 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.



SOGGY BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Southern Style will perform at the campground. Admission is $5.

Call (606) 473-9095 for more information.



THUNDER BAY STUDIO

DA records and the studio will sponsor a guitar festival in June. Every weekend, guitarists will compete for prizes with a grand-prize winner receiving a jam session with nationally known guitarist. The studio will accept 56 applications. To apply, call (606) 571-8511 or (606) 325-1238.



The V CLUB

Friday — Rick Huckaby, featuring his full band.

Saturday — The Yetti and Luke Jive Talker.

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: Ben Polly.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds Band will play country music. Special guest: Ron Whisman.

Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel Night.

Square dancing is also offered at the Music Barn. Line dancing classes will start in June.

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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