Published: July 22, 2009 09:17 am      

Places to go — 07/23/09

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

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.

Friday and Saturday — The Whipps Band for July, August and September.

The kitchen is under new management.

Lunches and dinners served Monday through Friday. Carryout lunches and dinners to non-members and lunches and dinners are served in the clubroom to members and guests. Lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Open Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

To place orders, call (606) 329-2162.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 93

Mondays — Bingo. Early birds at 5 p.m.; games at 6 p.m. First pack is $10; all others, $5. 302 8th St., Kenova.



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

Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke by Bobbie. Finger foods.

Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Whiskey Creek. Tacos with all the trimmings. Everyone welcome and thank you for your support.

Happy Hour — Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. 1425 Chestnut St. in Kenova.

Every second Monday of the month there is a post meeting at 7 p.m.

Every third Monday of the month there is an auxiliary meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Every fourth Monday of month there is a Sons of the AMVETS squad meeting 7 p.m.

First and third Wednesday, lunch is served for $6. For pick-up or delivery, call (304) 453-1602 or (304) 453-3086 or (304) 453-5886 (Kathy). Place orders on Tuesdays by 6 p.m.



ASHLAND EAGLES

First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s meeting.

Monday — A League Darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — B-League Darts.

Karaoke, blind draw darts.

Friday and Saturday — Blind draw darts.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:15 p.m. — Main Event through July. Members are: Paul McWain, lead vocals, drums; John Dutton, lead guitar, vocals; Gene Pack, bass guitar, D.J.

*New summer hours.* Jan’s kitchen will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m.; open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight. Pick up orders available.

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



ASHLAND ELKS 350

Lodge meetings will be the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Karaoke.

Saturdays are sports day with college games all day.

Lunches served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a special each day.

Dinner served Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Call (606) 325-3557 for lunch specials and carry-out orders.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Saturdays — Dinner served at 3 p.m.

Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. daily.

2314 Winchester Ave.

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



B&B Jamboree, Hiway 140

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.— Glenda Simmering Band with special guest Anita Gillette.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — B&B Band and special guests.

No drugs or alcohol permitted. 2.5 miles off U.S. 52 on Highway 140 North off the exit to South Webster, Ohio. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $6. For more information, (740) 285-2183 or 574-2991.



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

Oct. 10, 8 p.m. — Comedian Ron White. Tickets go on sale Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Cost is $38.75 and available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.



BOB EVANS FARM

The Bob Evans farm is open for the season and hosting new exhibits and events throughout 2009. In Rio Grande, Ohio, the farm was home to Bob Evans, founder of the Bob Evans Farms, Inc. The farm is open to the public and offers visitors an opportunity to tour the Homestead Museum and Quilt Barn and attend special events at the farm.

New exhibits are the Story & Legacy of Smokey Bear and the Quilt Barn Exhibit, celebrating Ohio Farms.

For more information, go to bobevans.com.



BRIGGS LAWRENCE COUNTY

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Today, 6 p.m. — Open mic and karaoke night at Ironton branch. Musicians may bring instruments or music to accompany them.

For more information, call Lori Shafer at (740) 532-1124.



CADILLAC RANCH

Friday — The Ranch Hand Band with Bobby Byrd and guest Tami Davis.

Saturday — Dancing, karaoke and line dancing.

One mile south of Rt. 348 on Rt. 104 in Lucasville. Tickets $6. 10 and younger, $3. 7 p.m. The hall opens at 6 p.m.



CAMDEN PARK

Thursdays in July, first two Thursdays in August, noon to 4 p.m. — Children’s Festival II, including balloon creations, face painting, visit from llamas and live music.

Sundays — “Sunday In The Park,” theme days creating an atmosphere of a bygone era. Employees will dress in straw hats and there will be special prices on hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, paddleboat rides and miniature golf.

Friday through Aug. 15 (Friday and Saturday nights) — Fifth annual WOWK Hot Summer Nights Concert series. Hours are extended and so is the fun! Each week a different musical artist will be featured. The schedule is: Friday — Lilly Mountaineers; July 31 — TBA; Aug. 1 — Traci Ann Stanley.

Sept. 5, 6, 7 (Labor Day Weekend) — Summer’s last thrill at the park. Live entertainment and special attractions each day.

Halloween Spooktacular every Friday and Saturday in October. The annual event is the perfect summer ending. Camden Park will be decked out to celebrate the spookiest season of the year. Haunted Train ride, haunted walk-throughs; balloon artistry and puppets each Saturday.

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



CARTER CAVES STATE

RESORT PARK

The first and third Monday of each month, 6 to 10 p.m. — Pickin’ at the Caves. Anyone who plays a musical instrument is invited to come and play. Listeners are welcome, too.



THE CLAY CENTER

Saturday— Celebrate with us during Space Out Saturday, a day filled with astronomical fun and activities.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. — John Legend.

Aug. 8 — Star Clocks. Use the stars and constellations to help you tell time.

Sept. 12 — Stars of the Nile. Discover this all new planetarium show about ancient civilizations and their way of looking at the night sky.

Through Sept. 11 — The Moon: Past, Present and Future

The Clay Center is at One Clay Square, Charleston, W.Va. Visit theclaycenter.org or call (304) 561-3570.



COAL MINERS’

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Aug. 15 — The event, in memory of Jim Connley, features Mountain Heart, Bluegrass Strangers, Tommy Webb, Billie Rene and Cumberland Gap, True Gospel Echoes, Kayla Clevenger and Five for the Gospel. Tickets are $20 for adults, half-price for school-aged children, free for pre-schoolers; proceeds will benefit the park program.

The festival will be at Pleasant Ridge Park at Yatesville Lake.



COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Almost Country, house band.

Doors open 6:30 to 11 p.m.

New air conditioning, family atmosphere, no alcohol.

Cover charge at door; children 12 and younger admitted free. Concession food sold.

5405 Roberts Drive, Ashland. (606) 615-3830.



EASTERN KENTUCKY

OPRY AND JAMBOREE BARN

Saturday, 7 p.m. — EKO Opry Band, Larry Bryant, Emily Vance and Hutch.

Admission is $6 and a can of food for RIver Cities Food Pantry.

Mondays, 7 p.m. — Free line dancing lessons.

The Snack Shack is open during the show.

John and Sandra Potts owners. 3238 Ky. 5, Ashland. For more information, call Sandi at (606) 615-5035. All ages welcome.



FLATWOODS AMERICAN

LEGION

Saturdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country music by Blue Country from Huntington.

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music by The Ravens from West Liberty.

A half-and-half drawing. Snack bar and concessions are available.

Large dance floor and family oriented. No alcohol permitted. A large selection of short orders and snacks available all evening.

Admission is $5 for adults, children younger than 12 are admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m. 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.



FROGTOWN

Saturday, noon — Benefit ride for Chuck and Denise Leadingham. Signup until 1:30 p.m. Leaving at 1:45 p.m. Single: $15. Double: $20. Door prizes, 50/50. Donations accepted. Proceeds go to Shop with a Cop and FCI Summit Children’s Christmas Charity. Music by Last Chantz, Burning Creek and Stephen Salyers.



GREENUP VFW

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Music.



HARRIS RIVERFRONT PARK

July 31 and Aug. 1 — Starlight Cinema returns to the park with a Friday night showing of “Monsters v. Aliens.” Saturday night’s movie will be “17 Again.” Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 28, 8 p.m. — Old Crow Medicine Show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at the box office or all Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Advance ticket prices are $24 and $28 day of show.

Starlight Cinema every weekend.

Movies are free with a ticket, available at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Concessions are available, no outside food, drinks, coolers or pets permitted.

The park is along the river behind Red Lobster in Huntington.



HUNTINGTON RIB

AND MUSIC FEST

Aug. 13 through 16 — Thursday: Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot; Friday — Keith Anderson and Trent Tomlinson; Saturday — Charlie Brown’s Coasters and Platters. Bike Show, cruise-in and inflatables for children.

For more information, visit bigsandyarena.com/rib.



JOE’S LOST CREEK JAMBOREE

For concert information, call (606) 297-3005.

The venue is in Lomansville.



Katie’s Corner

Katie’s is on 15th Street and Greenup Avenue in Ashland. For more information, call (606) 325-5283.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own, New Covenant and Brian Taylor.

July 31 — KYOVA Gospel Gathering

“Friday Night's at KYOVA” will be at the New Life Center of Princess Chapel at the intersection of Ky. 5 and old U.S 60. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, e-mail Arnold Sexton at arnoldsexton@windstream.net or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.



KYOVA TRI-STATE MALL

Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. — Beginners Zumba classes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. — Body Recall classes.

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



Laidback Bar & Grill

Thursdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke.

Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. — Miss Rally Real Rock Bikini Contest.

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — Angie Fletcher Band; and from midnight to 2 a.m., Juke Box Happy Hour.

Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. — Angie Fletcher Band. Free Hotdog Sundays.

Mondays at 7 p.m. — Cornhole Tournaments.

July 30, 31, 8 p.m., and Aug. 2, 1 to 5 p.m. — Gypzy Roze. Free Hot Dog Sundays.

No cover charge for bikers and their passengers and a boat.

2704 North Second St., Hanging Rock. Visit the Web site at thelaidback.com.



MELODIES and

MASTERPIECES

July 31 — Ritch Collins Three-O.

Aug. 7 — Catlettsburg native and singer-songwriter-actor Stephen Salyers.

Aug. 14 — Olive Hill singer and radio personality Sasha Colette.

Performances are on Judd Plaza in Ashland at noon.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

Sept. 4, 8 p.m. — Jimmie Van Zant Band.

Award-winning artists William and Sally Salyers will be featured at the MAC during May. The artwork will be displayed Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is free.

Visit macarts.com.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — The Petersen Family. Adults: $12; Seniors: $10; children 12 and younger: $5.

The venue is in Milton off Exit 28 on Interstate 64.

PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Sunday, 3 p.m. — Classic Cartoon series.

Aug. 2, 4 p.m. — Mountain Stage Live radio show.

Kentucky Music Trail

Aug. 7 — Sara Evans.

Oct. 8 — Ricky Skaggs

Concerts

1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-3175. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions.



PICNIC WITH THE POPS

Saturday — Performing with the orchestra will be Randall Reid-Smith and Marina Jurica. The Harmonica Club will offer a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Call (304) 781-8343 or visit huntingtonsymphony.org.



RED BARN

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

Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — GED classes. Call Debbie at (606) 932-4259 at the South Shore Learning Center.

Dance every Friday and Saturday night.

Fridays, 8 to 11 p.m. — J.B. Bronson and the Dusty Roads Band.

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — The Red Barn House Band.

Cake giveaway every Saturday night.

The Red Barn is available for rent for company or family gatherings.

No alcohol allowed. For more information, call (606) 922-9346.



STUART’S OPERA HOUSE

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. — ”A Night WIth the Legends,” with tribute performances to Elvis, Steve Wonder, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris and Aretha Franklin.

Aug. 6 through 9, 8 p.m. — ABC Players present “Quilters.” Tickets: $10, $12.

Aug. 13, 7 p.m. — Free outdoor concert series.

Aug. 21, 6 p.m. — Ohio State Fiddlers Contest.

Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. — Steve Earle. Tickets, $30-$38.

For more information, call (740) 753-1924 or visit stuartsoperahouse.org.

The venue is in Nelsonville, Ohio.





SUNDAY IN THE PARK

This free monthly concert series in Ceredo’s Paul T. Billups Park features:

Aug. 16 — Savannah Jack.

All shows at 2 p.m.



THE V CLUB

Friday, 8 p.m. Unknown Hinson w/Antiseen. Tickets, $12, advance; $15 day of show.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Jackass Flats w/TBA. Tickets, $5 day of show.

Monday, 8 p.m. —1980s Dance Party.

Tuesday 8 p.m. — Acoustic Tuesdays.

Wednesday — Open Mic Night.

July 30, 8 p.m. — Red w/TBA. Tickets, $10 advance; $13 day of show.

July 31, 8 p.m. — Big Planet Soul w/TBA. $6 day of show.

Advance tickets available at etix.com.

$5 mixed drink pitchers and $1 beer and shot menu.

Corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street, Huntington. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information. Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



VFW Post 1064

7th Avenue and 10th Street, Huntington.



VFW POST 8429

Thursdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke with Jerry and Darlene.

Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Legacy.

Happy Hour — 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1180 Walkers Branch Road, Ceredo. (304) 453-2031.



VFW POST 8850

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Southern Thunder.

3028 South Third S., Ironton, Ohio.

For more information, call (740) 532-3000.



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. — Karaoke.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. — Advance line dancers class.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m. — Beginners line dancing.

Fridays — Dancing with D.J. Buck.

Saturday, 7 to 11:30 p.m. — Country line dancing with D.J., Bryan Lee; and 11:30 to closing, D.J. Buck playing dance music.

In the Grandview Inn, County Road 450, South Point, Ohio. For more information, call (740) 377-9077. Kitchen open daily until 2 a.m.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band and guest.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds Band and guest.

Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Gospel Music. No charge.

Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

New performers are welcome and needed.

Guitar lessons available.

New hardwood dance floor.

Hot food will be available on Fridays and Saturdays.

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 freewebs.com/whiteys-music-barn.



X-FEST

Sept. 12 — Shinedown plus 11 other bands. Harris Riverfront Park.