Published: June 11, 2008 05:11 am            

Places to go — 06/12/08

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Saturdays, 6 to 9 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.

Wednesday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by Midnight Oil during the month of June.

July — Kanyon will be singing during the month of July.

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



BIG SANDY

SUPERSTORE ARENA

Saturday — 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.



Bill Amos Farm

Gospel music on the Farm, 2008, 6 p.m.

July 5 — John Thornsberry, Ron Workman, Chadwick’s Creek Boys and the Singing Gospelaires.

Aug. 2 — New Prophets, The Conners, Wings of Faith and Twin Heart Trio.

Sept. 6 — His Own, Carolyn Johnson, Bloodline and John Stevens.

Oct. 4 — Oscar Willis, The Waugh Family, The Artrips and Clear Voice Trio.

The Amos Farm is one mile from 36 St. Catlettsburg Speedway on Cannonsburg Road.

For more information, call (606) 739-6238.



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

June 15 — Honoring our fathers, with a discount rate and during the month of June, the park is having its fifth annual Children’s Festival. The newest ride is the Flying Scooters, featuring wing-bucket seats that swing and swoop down.

Camden Park and St. Mary’s Medical Center will present the fifth annual Children’s Festival every Thursday in June from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greeting children as they enter the park each week will be a famous cartoon character.

Today — The Incredible Hulk.

June 19 — Diego.

June 28 — Dora the Explorer.

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 those 55 and older.

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



Claypool-Young Art Building

Through Aug. 1 — “The Bluegrass Biennial,” main gallery, Claypool-Young Art building.

For more information, call (606) 783-5446.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

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.

Beer — $5 a pitcher.

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



Eastern Kentucky Expo Center

June 21, 7 p.m. — George Jones.

July 26, 8 p.m. — Bellamy Brothers.

The center is in Pikeville. For more information or tickets, call (877) 433-2855.



FLATWOODS AMERICAN

LEGION

Saturdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke.



FLATWOODS SENIOR CENTER

Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Dance with Ron Slone. $5 admission, food included.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

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

Friday, 7 p.m. — Lost and Found.

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



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.



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 — Gospel Tide, Grace Harbour, Carry On and Rich Adkins.

June 20 — Heavenbound James Gang, Genesis, New Dawn and Sam Sampson

June 27 — His Own, Cornerstone Quartet, The Conners and Morgan McGlone

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.



KYOVA TRI-STATE MALL

Summer activities include free special G and PG films at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the months of June and July. Everyone is invited to participate. There is no age limit or purchase necessary and groups are welcome.

A special kiddie meal is available to those wishing to purchase concessions.

Theater doors open at 9 a.m.

The mall will host special activities after each free movie. Jumpin’ Jack Inflatables will be each Wednesday in June and July in the mall food court from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Angel Cards and Gifts will host crab races on June 17 from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will pick a crab and race to the finish line. The tournament winner will win their crab and a crab kit.

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



MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

Saturday, 6 p.m. — Point of Joy’s spring recital.

June 21, 8 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry.

June 26, 7 p.m. — Front Porch Pickin’ at the MAC.

June 28, 8 p.m. Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry.

For tickets or more information, (888) 622-2787.

The MAC is at 50 Hal Rogers Drive in Prestonsburg on U.S. 23 Country Music Highway.



THE MONKEY BAR

June 26, 7 p.m. — The Hatebreed with 3 Inches of Blood. Tickets, $17 and 20.

Aug. 17 — Testament.

611 4th Avenue, Huntington. Visit myspace.com.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday — Rob McNurlin & the Cowboys.

June 19 — The Lewis Family.

June 21 — Eddie and Martha Adcock.

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

Jazz Alley, presented by Community Trust Bank.

Today, 8:30 p.m. — Jazz Alley. $20.

Friday, 8:30 p.m. — Featuring Dick Domek & the Walnut Street Ragtime Ramblers.

July 18, 8:30 p.m. — Featuring Glenn and Lisa Ginn.

Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m. — Featuring the Jay Flippin Quartet with Gordon Towell.

Kentucky Music Trail

Tickets are on sale today and Friday at the PAC box office for Kentucky Music Trail performances. Lineup is:

Saturday — 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.



RED BARN

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

June 28, 2 to 5 p.m. — Benefit for Giggs Kaiser.

Gospel music will be provided. Proceeds to help defray incurred medical costs.

Mondays — GED classes to start in July at the Red Barn. 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 — Southern Style are back with Mike Wolfe.

Door prizes every Saturday night.

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

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

Monday — ’80s night. D.J. Charlie Brown Superstar. $5 liquor pitchers all night long.

Tuesday — Helium Karaoke.

Wednesday — Mug n’ Mic Night. Open mic night and bottomless mug refills for $5.

Thursday — Thirsty Dog Thursdays. Bring your pooch for $5 liquor pitchers on the patio.

Friday — Alive after 5 Happy Hour. Unbelievable drink specials beginning at 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — Boombox and outdoor lounge with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar.

June 19 —San Diego’s Vegetation takes the stage.

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.

Fridays and Saturdays — all summer party on the patio with food and live music as well as a Friday night dance party inside the bar with DJ Buck.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel music. Admission is $1. Love offering accepted.

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

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

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds with Jim Caldwell. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

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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