Published: August 13, 2008 01:38 pm            

Places to go — 08/14/08

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.

Friday and Saturday — Music by Kanyon through December. Fish Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., carryout available.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. — carry-out dinners for non-members and in the club room for members and guests. Kitchen closed on Tuesday.

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. 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.

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 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

Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. — The Mad Tea Party Band.

Friday and Aug. 13 through 15 — Download from the Web site a $5 off general admission coupon.

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.



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.



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.



FLUID NIGHTCLUB

Sunday — Testament.

Huntington, W.Va.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music featuring Brady Smith and Backstage Pass Band.

Future bluegrass show times 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

Saturday, 1 to 11 p.m. — The Col. Bill Williams Greenup 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

Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. — Line dancing class. $5 per person.

Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. — Dance. $4 per person. Music by Jazz R Us. Concessions are available and door prizes are awarded.

Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke and dance. $3 per person.

Karaoke eliminations every Saturday night for contest scheduled Oct. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. First place — $100 to best senior contestant. Entry fee — $10.

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.



THE KENTUCKY CENTER

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Lincoln Foundation annual evening of Jazz., Bomhard Theater.

Sept. 5, 2 p.m.; 8 p.m. — The Great Gatsby, Whitney Hall.

Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. — Liza Minnelli, Whitney Hall.

Sept. 13, 8:30 p.m. — Fanfara, Whitney Hall.

Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. — An evening with Butch Harmon. Brown Theater, 315 W. Broadway.

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 — at 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.



THE LAIDBACK

Thursday, 8 to midnight — Madhouse.

Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. — The Edge; 8 to midnight — R&B Station.

Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. — Straight 8; 8 to midnight — R&B Station.

Aug. 22, 23, 8 to midnight — Intayke.

Aug. 24, 1 to 5 p.m. — Intayke.

Aug. 29, 30, 8 to midnight — The Edge.

Aug. 31, 1 to 5 p.m. — The Edge.

Sept. 12, 13, 8 to midnight — Madhouse.

Sept. 14, 1 to 5 p.m. — Madhouse.

Sept. 19, 20, 8 to midnight — Neon Nickel.

The Laidback is located at 2704 N. Second Street, on the Ohio River at Hanging Rock, Ohio.



MOREHEAD STATE

UNIVERSITY

Aug. 9 — Concert with featured performers, Amtrak, Drel and the Pandemonium charter Group. Duncan Recital Hall. Free.

For more information, call (606) 776-6624.



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

Saturday — Weekend Grass.

Aug. 16 — Special Consensus.

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

The doors open at 5 p.m., show time, 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.



OHIO CHAMPIONSHIP

WRESTLING

Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. — National Guard Armory, Ashland. For tickets, go to newocw.com.



Oktoberfest

Oct. 4 — Coming to Pullman Square in Huntington. Sponsored by Clear Channel Radio in Huntington, Ashland, Ironton.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Shows and events

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

Sept. 4, 5 to 7 p.m. — Join the volunteer team. Volunteer orientation will be at the center and open to all returning volunteers, as well as anyone interested in serving as a volunteer for the upcoming season. No experience is required. Volunteer positions are open to community members of all ages.

Sept. 11, 7 p.m. — The Kings of Vegas — Frank, Sammy and Dean. $40 and $35.

Sept. 17, 11 a.m. — French Shoppe of Nashville. $10 at the door.

Sept. 27 — Chili Fest and Cook-Off. Contestant applications are available in the box office or online. Deadline for applications is Sept. 20.

Kentucky Music Trail

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

Sept. 23, 8 p.m. — Vince Gill.

Nov. 14, 8 p.m. — 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.

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

Friday — KYOVA Band will be featured.

Saturday — The Red Barn House Band.

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.

Wednesday — 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.

Today, 10 p.m. — Luke Jive Talker.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Varsovia with Poly Technical High.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — City Heat: One of the best R&B Big Band.

Monday, 6 p.m. — 80s night with D.J. Charlie Brown Superstar. $5 liquor pitchers; outdoor bar open.

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

Thursdays — Karaoke with Bobby and Jake.

Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Main Event will be playing for August and September.

Coming soon — BINGO.

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



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. — $1 cover charge.

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.

Guitar lessons available.

New hardwood dance floor.

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. 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.

        

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