Published: July 02, 2008 08:48 am      

Places to go — 07/03/08

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Today, 7 p.m. — Fireworks display at Greenup City Hall, for the city of Greenup. Donations are appreciated.

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

Saturday’s — Food is served beginning at 4 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.



BILL AMOS FARM

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

Saturday — 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

Friday — The Jeff and Vida Band and the Tri-State’s most spectacular fireworks display. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday — Tess and the Bon Ton Parade play an array of rhythms from ragtime to swing.

Sunday — The Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers with Dixieland music.

Concert times are Friday and Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and 3 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks are at 10 p.m.

Garry Boothe will be spinning his magic with balloons each day and the new 18 hole miniature golf course, W.Va. Adventure Golf and the paddle boats at Swan Lake round out a fun-filled day.

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.



CCA RIVERBOAT DINNER CRUISE

Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action offers “Southern Summer Night Rollin’ on the River Dinner Cruise” on July 18. Participants will board the Belle of Cincinnati from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Center Street landing in Ironton. The cruise will conclude at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Joan Terry at (740) 532-3534.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG

ART BUILDING

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

For more information, call (606) 783-5446. On the campus of Morehead State University.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Beginning July 4 — Sweatin’ to the Oldies, following free salad every Friday during the month of July.

First Tuesday of each month — ABC Coin Club will meet. There will be guns, knives, ball cards and will be buying gold and silver for cash. 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.



THE DAWG

Friday, 5:30 p.m. — Island Jamboree with Katie Owens, Bridget Reynolds and Shawn Cabell and the top five finalists from The Dawg’s “Tri-State Idol” contest.

7 p.m. — The Steel Drum Band.

8:30 p.m. — Chris Sounds.

10 p.m. — Fireworks.



EASTERN KENTUCKY EXPO CENTER

July 26, 8 p.m. — Bellamy Brothers.

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



Family Fun Days

Coal Grove Betterment Club and the Village of Coal Grove continue Family Fun Days today, with events beginning at 4 p.m..

Today — 4 p.m. Emily Vance; 4:30 p.m., Michael Wilcoxin; 5 to 6 p.m., Bridgett Reynolds; 6 to 7 p.m., Cake and Pie auction conducted by auctioneer Dan Fulks; 7 to 9 p.m., The Fugitives; and 9 to 10 p.m. Craig Haney, followed by fireworks.

A health fair with Diana Williams from Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital is scheduled all day today.

There will be inflatables for children and a variety of vendors with food and drinks.



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

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



GREENBO AMPHITHEATRE

Today through Sunday, 8 p.m. — “The Whole Town’s Talking,” a comedy set in the 1920s focusing on the Simmons family and Mr. Simmons’ dislike of his daughter Ethel’s college boyfriend. Admission: $5 per person and $3 for groups of 10 or more seniors/students.

July 10, 11, 12 and 13, 8 p.m. — “Bye Bye Birdie,” the story of rock-and-roll singer Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-type performer who’s been drafted into the army. Admission: $7 per person, $4 for groups of 10 or more seniors/students.

July 18, 8 p.m. — Wiley Dew in concert. Admission: $5 per person, children 12 and younger admitted free.

July 19, 8 p.m. — The International Folklanders’ 40th annual Festival of Nations. Admission is $5 per person, and children 12 and younger are admitted free. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Aug. 8, 8 p.m. — Genuine Junk Band in concert. Admission: $4 per person, children 12 and younger admitted free.

Greenbo Like State Resort Park is on Ky. 1, 18 miles north of Interstate 64 from Grayson exit or seven miles north of U.S. 23.



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.



GREENUP VFW

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Whiskey Creek will be playing during the month of July. Visit their Web site at whiskeycreekroks@hotmail.com.



HUNTINGTON OUTDOOR

THEATRE

July 11, 12,13, 18, 19 and 20 — “Romeo and Juliet.”

July 25, 26 27 and Aug. 1, 2 and 3 — “Anything Goes.”

Preshow is at 7 p.m. Main show is at 8 p.m. at Ritter Park Amphitheatre.

Tickets available at Big Sandy Superstore Arena box office, Borders Books and Music and Empire Books and News. Also at gate on night of show at 6 p.m. Adults: $16, Seniors 65 or older, $14; children 5 to 12 $14; children younger than 5 admitted free.

For more information, call (304) 523-8080 or visit hotwv.org.



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

Tuesday, 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 — New Vision Trio, Trinity Heirs, The Singing Gospelaires and Randy Shafer.

July 11 — Princess Chapel: The Gospel Tide, The New Waymarks, Bronson Bush and the Chadwick Creek Boys.

July 18 — Heavenbound James Gang, Hearts of Faith, The Artrips and Reba Manning.

July 25 — His Own, New Covenant, New Dawn and Shelton Bissell.

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 month of 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 July in the mall food court from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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



MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

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

Saturdays, 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

Aug. 17 — Testament.

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



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

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

July 11, 8 p.m. — Kellie Pickler with Rick Huckaby. Tickets $45 and $40.

July 31, 8 p.m. — Genuine Junk Band with Bud Carroll and the Southern Souls.

Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m. — Jay Flippin Quartet. Tickets $20.

Jazz Alley, presented by Community Trust Bank.

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:

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.

Friday — Closed for the July 4th holiday.

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — The Red Barn House Band. Cake walk every Saturday night.

Musicians and singers are welcome to sit in.

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.

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.



Shawnee Church of God

A series of concerts are scheduled at the church beginning at 6 p.m. each night.

July 20 — Heaven Bound James Gang

Aug. 20 — The Conners

Sept. 14 — The Artrips

Oct. 19 — Songsmen and Linda.

Beth Ann Drive, Flatwoods.



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.

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

Friday — Florida’s Stone Avenue will bring their mix of blues, folk and the old time rock and roll.

Saturday — Larry Keel & Natural Bridge. Tickets, $10. The club will open at 4 p.m. to grill free hot dogs and burgers.

July 13 — It’s a punk rock cookout with The Big Bad, The Dig-Its, the Blackknots and Sarasota.

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.



WEST VIRGINIA

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Ryan Hardiman will be performing a free concert at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Haddad Riverfront Park on the levee in Charleston, with a spectacular fireworks display following.

The concert includes a salute to veterans, favorite movie by John Williams, a medley of patriotic favorites and more.

Visit wvsymphony.org.



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 and a covered dish. Love offering accepted.

Tuesday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Highway 140 Band will perform a different kind of live music. Admission is $6.

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

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds. 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.