Published: July 30, 2008 09:21 am      

Places to go — 07/31/08

MERICAN 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 Kanyon through December.

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.



ARTS

Aug. 8, 9, 8 p.m. — Cabaret with “Lame Home Players.” Tickets, $10.

Reservations not needed but suggested.

Aug. 24 — Lunch, favorite foods of the region, 1 p.m., $15; performance, 2 to 5 p.m., $15.

Dancing offered on ballroom floor.

Reservations by Aug. 20.

Aug. 29 — John Eric Booth, “Let’s Get Swinging” The best of the Rat Pack, standard and swing.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., $15. Show, $15.

Reservations by Aug. 25.

Sept. 26 — “Old Friends” music of the Four Freshmen and more.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., $15; performance at 7:45 p.m., $15.

Reservations by Sept. 22.

For more information, call (304) 4486 ext. 2042.



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 — 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.



BUCKHORN LAKE STATE RESORT PARK

Aug. 16, 2 to 10 p.m. — “Cruisin’ with the Classics.” Cruise on in for a celebration of classic cars, motorcycles and rock and roll music.

A cookout will be at the park’s beach house from noon to 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call Tesa Turner or Wilma Neace at (800) 325-0058.



CADILLAC RANCH

Friday — Beth Harris and the Ranch Hand Band, with special guests.

Saturday — “Old Friends” Band, Dee and Dallas with Ike Landrum, country music at its best.

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

Through Aug. 5 — Tuesday special for senior citizens 55 years or older, $5.25 admission.

Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. — Two Man Gentleman Band will perform.

Sept. 1, 2, 3 — Labor Day weekend is Summer’s last thrill at the park, featuring the Frisbee Dog Show, balloon artistry and live entertainment each day.

Picnic Buffet, $6.99, every Sunday with purchase of regular general admission ticket, featuring fried chicken, hot dogs etc.

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.



THE CLAY CENTER

Sept. 24, 2008, 7:30 p.m. — Chicago.

Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. — Willie Nelson and Family,with Jakob Dylan.

Call the box office at (304) 561-3570 or online at theclaycenter.org. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling (304) 561-3536.



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.



COAL MINER’S

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Aug. 1 — Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Open Stage Night. The winner will open at the festival on Saturday night. To register, call (606) 638-9102 or (606) 673-9495.

Aug. 2 — Located at Pleasant Ridge Park at Yatesville Lake, U.S. 23 to Louisa, HWY 32 W to HWY 3215. Featuring III Tyme Out; Bluegrass Stranger; Billy Rene & Cumberland Gap; Tommy Webb, Five for the Gospel and more.

Tickets are $20 for age 16 and up; 1/2 price for school age; and preschool, free.

To purchase tickets make checks payable to and mail to Lawrence County Recreation Board, c/o Tickets, P.O. Box 566, Louisa, Ky. 41230.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

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. BYOB.

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



EASTERN KENTUCKY EXPO CENTER

Aug. 15 — Merle Haggard.

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

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



GREENBO AMPHITHEATRE

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

Aug. 16, 1 to 11 p.m. — The Heritage Music Jubilee, with afternoon performers Sasha Collette and Gospel Tide; and evening, The Gospel Enforcers and Ken Mellons with the America’s Bluegrass Band. A dinner break will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person ($5 for seniors) and children under 12, 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

Friday, Saturday and Sunday — “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

For tickets and 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, New Hope Singers, Heavenly Reign and Brian Taylor.

Aug. 8 — Gospel Tide, The Couch Family, The Singing Journeymen and Greg McFarlan.

Aug. 15, Princess Chapel Church — Heavenbound James Gang, New Jerusalem, Masters Four and Greg Edens.

Aug. 22 — His Own, On a Journey, Witness and Lisa Jordan.

Aug. 29 — The New Vision Trio, Grace Harbor, The Heavenbound James Gang and Bronson Bush.

Concerts will be at the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church, unless noted above. 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

Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 8:30 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. — Beginners Zumba classes.

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, 8:30 a.m. — Body Recall classes.

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



MISSING LINK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Friday and Saturday — at the Greenup County Fairgrounds, presented by Melvin Goins and featuring Ralph Stanley II, James King Band, Ernie Thacker and others.

Admission: Friday — $20, Saturday — $25, full weekend — $40.



MOREHEAD STATE

UNIVERSITY

Thursday, Friday, 8 p.m. — Highland’s Light Opera performance of “The Pirates of Penzance,” in the Duncan Recital Hall.

Tickets are $8 and $3 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are free.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dr. Roma Prindle at (606) 783-2481.



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., showtimes 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

Today, 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:

Friday — Oakridge Boys

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.

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

Friday and Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Dance. Live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Music by the Red Barn House Band.

Band members are Dennis Deere, lead guitar and vocals; Tom Felty, bass guitar and vocals; Jimmy Rice, drums and vocals; George Hayes, keyboards and vocals and Robin Hayes, vocals.

Currently auditioning bands and performers for Friday nights.

Musicians and singers are welcome to sit in.

Cake giveaway every Saturday night.

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 or (606) 836-8249.



RENAISSANCE CENTER

Aug. 10, 11; 7 to 9 p.m. — Auditions. Callbacks will be on Aug. 14.

To register, call (304) 733-2787.

900 8th Street, Huntington.



Shawnee Church of God

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

Aug. 20 — The Conners

Sept. 14 — The Artrips

Oct. 19 — Songsmen and Linda.

Beth Ann Drive, Flatwoods.



THE V CLUB

Monday — 80s Night with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar.

Tuesday — Helium Karaoke.

Wednesday — Mug n’ Mic Night.

Today, 8 p.m. — Adam Bienik Project.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash, with Fletchers Grove.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — Duel — Charlie Brown Superstar, D.J. Phil Dog — 2-4-1 Domestics, $4 Quads Cocktails (24 oz.)

Sunday, 6 p.m. — Noel Sayre Tribute.

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

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.



X-FEST

Sept. 6, 1 p.m. — Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, sponsored by WAMX 106.3.

Tickets go on sale Friday. To purchase tickets, call (304) 696-4400.