Published: August 01, 2007 08:27 am            

Places to go — 08/02/07

AMERICAN LEGION

POST 76

Monday — Music by Jimmy Stevens.

Wednesday — 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 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 June.

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



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,6 p.m. — Mountain State Quartet, His Own, Wings of Faith, Happy Valley Boys will perform at the farm, one mile from 36th Street Catlettsburg Speedway on Cannonsburg Road.

Call (606) 739-6238 for more information.



CADILLAC RANCH

Aug. 10, 7 p.m. — Howard Pack and Donna Cunningham and The Ranch Hands Band will present a show accompanied by Dave Thornhill, who is Loretta Lynn’s band leader; bass player Dennis Digby; Billy Adams Band drummer Cliff Dole; local musician Dave Morrison; Gary Billups and Bobby Burnett.

Every Friday — Donna Cunningham and The Ranch Hands Band.

Every Saturday — Dewey Howard and Big Run Band.

Ohio 104, Lucasville. Tickets $8.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Ron Slone will host karaoke through July. Special admission cost is $4. Regular admission cost is $6.

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



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB II

DJ and line dancing daily.

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



EL HASA SHRINE

Aug. 25, 6 p.m. — NASCAR Bristol Race Party. $50 per couple. For more information and tickets, call (606) 928-9529.



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

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.

First Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — Celebrating 30 years in downtown Ashland with 40 to 50 percent off entire inventory.

Henna tattoo artist Nancy Greenslate Watson will be available to apply the temporary tattoos made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant.

Kathy Painter Kaleidoscopes and Stained Glass are here.

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 frameitup@roadrunner.com.

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



FUNNY BONE

Tonight through Sunday — Tom Foss.

Aug. 9 through 12 — Steve Trevino.

Aug. 23 through 26 — James Johann.

Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 — Tommy Blaze.

The Funny Bone is in Pullman Square. For show times or tickets, call (304) 781-1000. Visit wvfunnybone.com.



GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT

At the amphitheater:

Aug. 17 — A night of blues will kick off the Col. Bill Williams Music Heritage Festival, bringing some of the nation’s best artists together.

Scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. will be KY B3 4; 7:15 p.m. — Greg Schaber; 8:30 p.m. — Rory Block; 9:30 p.m. — Straightway Ministries Choir, featuring Block.

Country and bluegrass music is scheduled for Aug. 18 and inspirational music on Aug. 19. There will be a fiddling contest on Saturday. There is a $10 registration fee.

Tickets are $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday or $25 for the entire weekend. Children 10 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at the lodge or the day of the event.

For more information, call (800) 325-0063. 7 miles off 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

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.



HOLDERBY’S LANDING

1360 Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, W.Va., Call (304) 523-BOAT (2628).



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 the Dennis Smith Band.

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.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — New Vision Trio, Heavenly Reign, Hearts of Faith and Don Zornes.

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.



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.



The MONKEY BAR

Friday — Nightshade, The Darkest Vision, Atronach

Saturday — Among The Meek, PI, Harmounious Hate Trip, The Mechanical End

Aug. 9 — Trivium, Between the Buried and Me, The Red Chord, Cephalic Carnage, The End, beyond All Hope

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 p.m. — Free concert by singer-songwriter duo Mother Jane, part of the Sundown at Moonlight Concert series. Rain location: Morehead Conference Center. (606) 783-2001.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Aug. 9 — Rarely Herd.

Admission: Adults $12, Seniors 55 and older, $10. Children 12 and younger $5.

For more information, call Larry or Mary (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com.

I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



OHIO HORSE PARK

Aug. 11 — Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Speed Show. Call Kelly Adams at (304) 638-1740.

Aug. 17 — Buckeye Southern AQHA Special Event Contest

Aug. 18, 19 — Buckeye Southern AQHA Show.

The horse park is in Franklin Furnace.



PARADOX RIFT

2127 Manchester Ave., Huntington. Just off 3rd Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets.

Visit myspace.com/paradoxrift.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Aug. 11, 8 p.m. — Mountain Stage.

Aug. 26, 2 p.m. — Moscow Ballet auditions.

Sept. 27 — Hairspray.

Tickets are available at the door or at any Ticketmaster location.

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



RED BARN

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. p.m. — New band and a Name that Band contest.

Under new management. Rt. 7.



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, 9 to 11 p.m. — Joe Eddins and Jason Smith will perform. Admission: $5.

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. — Live music at the campground. Admission is $5.

Call (606) 473-9095 for more information.



TIM HORTON’s on 13TH STREET

Free summer music series from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in August.

Tonight — Larry Whitt

Aug. 9 — Wiley Dew

Aug. 16 — Rob McNurlin

Aug. 23 — Phil Osborne

Aug. 30 — Larry Pancake



The V CLUB

Tonight — 40 Pound Snapper.

Friday — Genuine Junk Band.

Saturday — Jeff Ellis Group.

Mondays are ’80s dance night with special drink prices.

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



VFW POST 8429

Fridays and Saturdays —The band Cornbread Orchard will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. during July.

1180 Walker Branch Road, Ceredo.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Mondays, 7 to 10 p .m. — Gospel Night. Love offerings accepted.

Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. — Line dance classes. Cost is $5.

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

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band with special guest Luke Hawkins. Admission is $6.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The News Sounds with special guest Ben Polly. Admission is $6.

New performers are welcomed and needed.

No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted. Admission is $6.

Exit State Route 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions. Online visit whiteys-musicbarn.com.

        

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