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Places to Go / 05/31/07

MERICAN 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 BRASS

BAND FESTIVAL

June 2 at the Ashland Central Park Bandstand — North American Brass Band Association Festival.

1 to 1:50 p.m. — Commonwealth Brass Band of Louisville.

2 to 2:50 p.m. — Central Ohio Brass Band of Galloway, Ohio.

3 to 3:50 p.m. — TBA.

4 to 4:50 p.m. — Central Ohio Youth Band of the Salvation Army.

5 to 5:50 p.m. — Brass Band of the Tri-State of Ashland.



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 Dennis Smith Band 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 — 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

Saturday — 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.



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.

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



COLUMBIA THEATER

Friday, 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.

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.



The FRAME UP GALLERY

COFFEE HOUSE and TEA ROOM

Live tunes by award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Free.

Coffee House and Tea Room serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The gallery and custom framing design are open noon to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Kathy Painter Kaleidoscopes and Stained Glass are so here exclusively!

Musicians interested in booking a date to perform or artists looking for a place to exhibit their work can call (606) 324-8565 or e-mail frameitup01@alltel.net.

1436 Winchester Ave., across from the Ashland Plaza Hotel.



GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT

At the amphitheater:

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.



The KENTUCKY CENTER

June 11 to Aug. 3 — Stage One will present DramaWorks 2007, classes that encourage students to explore and practice the fundamentals of drama. Classes will be at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., with varying times and dates per class.

Tuition varies per individual class, and prices range from $50 to $250. For more information on classes, visit stageone.org or call (502) 562-0161.

July 28, 1 p.m. — Yum! Family Series and the Kentucky Center announce that Hi-5, the high-energy, critically acclaimed children’s act, will bring its live interactive concert to the Brown Theatre following their Broadway debut in New York.

Hi-5 is recommended for children 2 to 8. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased at the Kentucky Center Box Office; charge by phone at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 (TTY: 502-562-0730); or by visiting kentuckycenter.org.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — New Vision Trio, Gospel Tide, New Hope Singers and Reba Manning.

June 8 — Singing canceled because of Vacation Bible School at the church.

June 15 — Heavenbound James Gang, The Waugh Family, Buddy Hubbard and Son Rise and Stacie Grimm.

June 22 — His Own, On a Journey, Ed Walters and Carry On.

June 29 — KYOVA Gathering at Enterprise Baptist Church in Westwood.

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@hotmail.com or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.



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.



MELODIES AND

MASTERPIECES

Friday — To correspond with the second anniversary of First Friday, Melodies and Masterpieces will present music on the 16th Street side of Winchester Avenue. Performing at 6 p.m. will be Wiley Dew and at 7 p.m. will be the Ritch Collins Three-O.



The MONKEY BAR

Friday — Camshaft, Voices of Anatole and Topless.

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.



MOONLIGHT STAGE

Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. — Sundown at Moonlight Concert Series presents Pieta Brown, a folk-rock blues performer.

1st Street, Morehead. For more information, call (606) 783-2001.

Rain location is the Morehead Conference Center on 1st Street.



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.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — The Rarely Herd Band.

June 9 — Barry Scott and Second Wind.

July 7 — Grasstowne.

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

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.





ROWAN COUNTY ARTS CENTER

Saturday, 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

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.



The V CLUB

Today, 10 p.m. — Timin Four of Austin, Texas, and Crash Landers.

Friday, 10 p.m. — The Return.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — The Genuine Junk Band.

Wednesday, 10 p.m. — Western Front with Death Comes to Matteson.

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



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Today, 7 to 10 p.m. — The Highway 140 Band will perform at the Music Barn.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The Country Junction Band will play country music. Special guest: Mattie May.

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

Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel Night.

Line dancing classes will start June 5. New performers are welcomed and needed.

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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