Published: August 26, 2009 11:02 am      

Places to go — 08/27/09

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’s and Saturday’s through September — The Whipps Band.

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 will be playing.

Happy Hour, 4 to 6 p.m. — Monday through Saturday.

Every second Monday, 7 p.m. — Post meeting.

Every third Monday, 7:30 p.m. — Ladies Auxiliary meeting.

Every fourth Monday, 7 p.m. — Sons of the AMVETS squad meeting.

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

The club is located at 1425 Chestnut St. in Kenova.



THE ARIEL-ANN CARSON

DATER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The Ariel Players will hold auditions for “The Woman in Black,” on Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. and Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. The production will perform Oct. 9-11.

For more information, call (740) 446-2787.



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. — MoJo King through August.

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, $38.75.

Dec. 11 — Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour 2009. Tickets go on sale Aug. 24.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.



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

Opened weekends only.

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.

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

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

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

Oct. 18, 7 p.m. — “The Wedding Singer.” Tickets will go on sale Sept. 14 at the Clay Center box office, online at theclaycenter.org or call (304) 561-3570. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling (304) 561-3536.

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



COUNTRY CLUB

Friday and Saturday, 6:30 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 Band, Emily Vance, Hutch and more.

Admission is $6 and a can of food for RIver Cities Food Pantry. Children under 12 free.

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

Cash door prizes, 50/50 and a raffle on a Washburn guitar signed by all artists who come in and sing. To be a guest on the show, call Sandi at (606) 615-5035. Line dancers are welcome.

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.



ELLIOTT COUNTY

TOBACCO FESTIVAL

Sept. 4, 5 — A Tribute to Keith Whitley.

There will be music by many artists, street dancing, activities for children tasty food, contests and a parade.

T-Shirts and hats will be available as well as tickets on a Henry 22 Golden Boy Rifle. To purchase or for more information, contact any member of the local fire department or call Michael Dickerson at (606) 738-6099 or (606) 356-4214.



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.



GREENBO LAKE

STATE RESORT PARK

Saturday, 9 p.m. — Farewell concert of classic rock and blues by TOAK.

Sept. 12, 5 to 9 p.m. — Jamon Scott. 7 p.m. — Woodsrock I at the Greenbo amphitheatre featuring the sounds of Timbral Uprising, The Return and The Salty Sirens. Tickets, $5 at the gate.

For more information, call (606) 473-7324.



GREENUP VFW

Friday and Saturday, 8 to midnight — Music.



HARRIS RIVERFRONT PARK

Friday, 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.

For more information, visit bigsandyarena.com/rib.

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.



JOE’S LOST CREEK

JAMBOREE

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

The venue is in Lomansville.

Katie’s Corner

Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Karaoke.

Come to Katie’s to play darts.

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, Genesis, The Gracemen and Penny Anderson.

Sept. 04 — The New Vision Trio, The Singing Journeymen, The Waymarks and Bronson Bush.

Sept. 11 — The Gospel Tide, The Waugh Family, Face to Face and Ronnie Kinser.

Sept. 18 — The Heavenbound James Gang, The Conners, Greg Edens and Determined.

Sept. 25 — His Own, Radiant Heart, The Singing Gospelaires and Ed Clay.

“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 and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Campbell Sisters and the Late Nite Band.

Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. — Campbell Sisters and the Late Nite Band.

Mondays at 7 p.m. — Cornhole Tournaments.

Free Hot Dog Sundays.

No cover charge for bikers and their passengers arriving on a motorcycle or a boat.

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



MELODIES and

MASTERPIECES

Friday — Bronson Bush.

Performances are on Judd Plaza in Ashland at noon.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Admission: Adults, $12; seniors, $10; and children younger than 12, $5.



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.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Saturday — Devin Williams.

Today — Bobby Vee and Friends.

Sept. 10 — Mark Twain’s Last Stand.

Sept. 11 — International Dance and Music Festival.

Sept. 22 — Willie Nelson.

Sept. 26 — Chili Fest

Sept. 29 — Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Kentucky Music Trail

Friday — Sara Evans.

Oct. 8 — Ricky Skaggs

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



PORT CITY CAFE’ AND PUB

Today, 7 p.m. — Pub Quiz with pub master Steve Rodeheffer.

Friday, 9 p.m. — Karaoke.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Stanley, featuring Scott Minar and Patrick Drumm.

The Chillicothe, Ohio based duos show features a magical mix of classic, folk, rock and blues with an occasional hint of Cajun and Celtic.

Located on Chillicothe Street in Portsmouth.



RED BARN

The Red Barn on Ky. 7 at Warnock.

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.



RED LION THEATRE COMPANY

Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday, 8 p.m., and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Harvey. The theatre is located across from the Paramount at 1301 Winchester Avenue, formerly the Gibson building. Tickets are $10 and $8 for students and seniors.



STUART’S OPERA HOUSE

Today, 7:30 p.m. — Steve Earle. Tickets, $30-$33.

Sept. 3-6, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Brick Monkey Theater presents “Rounding Third.” Tickets, $15, $20.

Sept. 10, 7 p.m. — Free outdoor concert series with “Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three.”

Sept. 24, 8 p.m. — Yo La Tengo. Tickets, $20-$38.

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

The venue is in Nelsonville, Ohio.



THE V CLUB

Today, 8 p.m. — The Hook! Charlie Brown Superstar and Ghost Villian.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Old Crowe Medicine Show, Harris Riverfront Park.

Friday, 11 p.m. — OCMS official after-party with special guest Wild Rumpus at the V Club.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Tater Famine

Monday, 8 p.m. —1980s Dance Party.

Tuesday 8 p.m. — Cutthroat Shamrock.

Wednesday — Open Mic Night.

Sept. 3, 10 p.m. — An evening with Cornmeal.

Sept. 4, 8 p.m. — Hackensaw Boys, Dexter Romweber.

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 — Music.

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.

Friday and Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m. — Larry Pancake.

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 special guest.

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



BETH MCVEY and Bruce Rous

Saturday, 6 p.m. — Broadway actress, McVey sings music from the broadway stage telling personal anecdotes about her journey “Back to Broadway.” Accompanied by her friend, Rous, a broadway musician, the duo offers an evening of entertainment served up dinner theater style at Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2814 Collis Avenue in Huntington.

Cost for the dinner and show is $25 and the show only, $15.