Published: August 29, 2007 12:09 pm            

Places to go — 08/30/07

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 Café 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.



AMERICAN LEGION

POST 471

Beginner and Intermediate ballroom dance lessons will be offered during September.

Sept. 2 and Sept. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. — Beginners lessons.

Sept. 16, 3 to 4 p.m. — Intermediate lessons.

Instructors will be Steve Prowse of Charleston, W.Va., and Dianne Coriell. Cost is $10 per person. The post is at 950 Gallia St. in Portsmouth. For more information, call Dianne Coriell at (740) 778-2850 or e-mail diannecoriell24@yahoo.com.



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

Saturday — Cheap Wine will be in concert at 8 p.m.

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.



CADILLAC RANCH

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 August. Special admission cost is $4. Regular admission cost is $6.

Giveaway: Five $5 gas cards.

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.



CULTURAL ARTS CENTER/RACELAND-WORTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Sunday, 7 p.m. — 20th annual Big Band Reunion Concert. Free. Presented by Local 482 Music Performance Fund.



DUNCAN RECITAL HALL/MSU

Friday, 7 p.m. — “Americana Crossroads Live” with Vanessa Batts, Gary Ferguson and David Miner and Hollow wood Bluegrass Band. Morehead Conference Center. (606) 783-2001.



EASTERN KENTUCKY EXPO CENTER

Oct. 26, 8 p.m. — Concert featuring Sara Evans, Josh Turner and Luke Bryan. Tickets are $39.75 plus fees. Tickets go on sale Friday at Ticketmaster locations, the box office or call (606) 433-1793.



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.

‰Kathy Painter’s kaleidoscopes and stained glass are available here exclusively.

‰Today — Live music by singer/acoustic guitarist Steve Free.

‰First Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. — Featured artist will be sculptor Carter Seaton.

Seaton has studied with master sculptors including: Paul Lucchesi at the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts in Loveland, Colo.; and Peter Rubino, Eugene Daub, Steven Perkins and Stanley Bleifeld at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.

She also teaches a sculpting class, “Portraits in Clay,” at the Huntington Museum of Art. Her work will be on display throughout September.

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 — 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 PARK AMPHITHEATER

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — The band Bluefield will perform. The band consists of Rick Ferrell, a West Portsmouth native, and Jennifer Hicks. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Call (606) 473-7324 or (800) 325-0083.



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.



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.



KENTUCKY CENTER

Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. — Matt Dusk, smooth jazz and swing crooner. Tickets: $15. Call (800) 775-7777.

Sept. 14, 9 p.m. — They Might Be Giants, Bomhard Theatre. Tickets: $28 (tables) and $22. Call the box office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or visit kentuckycenter.org.

Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. — An Evening with David Crosby and Graham Nash. Call (502) 562-0111 for tickets, which are $60, $48 and $35.

Oct. 6, 8 p.m. — Chris Botti. Tickets are $45, $38 and $28. Call (800) 775-7777.

Through Oct. 6 — The Gallery at the Kentucky Center will show works by members of The Kentucky Watercolor Society. A reception is set for Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at which time awards will be presented.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday, 7 p.m. — KYOVA Gathering at Flatwoods First Church of the Nazarene. New Vision Trio, New Dawn, New Covenant, Sam Sampson.

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

Saturday — After X-Fest Party with Split Nixon and War Creek Mafia.

Sunday — Cotton Candy pajama jam hosted by Flavor Flav.

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.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday — Flash Train.

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 CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — “Sexy” Sean Casey with Samantha vs. Jerry Lynn, former ECW World Champion at National Guard Armory in Ashland. OCW Tag Team Championship Xcalibur v. The Maddox Brothers with “Sweet” Scotty Ace, Damian Admas vs. Apocolypse. Also: CM Sigmon, Shane Andrews, American Eagle, Lennox Lightfoot, Dark Shadow and others.

Doors open at 6 p.m. RIngside tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door; general admission $8 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12; children younger than 6 admitted free. Visit newocw.com.



OHIO HORSE PARK

Sept. 8 — WIld Mustang adoption.

The horse park is in Franklin Furnace.



PARADOX RIFT

Thursdays are ‘80s Night ($3 cover/$5 All-You-Can-Drink Wells from 8 to midnight)

Friday —Green Acres Tour with Odious, Mystic Syntax and TBA. Dress like a rocker and win X-Fest tickets.

Saturday — Private party.

Every night ladies receive $1 off all drinks not on special. Doors open at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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

Visit myspace.com/paradoxrift.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday at Paramount Joe’s

7 to 8 p.m. — Bluegrass Appalachian Folks

8 to 9 p.m. — Berry Frazee

Sept. 6, 8 p.m. — Chris Botti.

Sept. 27, 7 p.m. — “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. — 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

The final installment of Coffee and Jams: Free summer music series from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in August.

Tonight — Larry Pancake



The V CLUB

Mondays — ‘80s dance night with special drink prices.

Tonight, 9 p.m. — 40 Pound Snapper.

Friday, 10 p.m. — 10 Carp Lie.

Saturday, 10 p.m. — Old Union with Bud Carroll and Southern Souls.

Sept. 7, 10 p.m. — Marshall/WVU pre-game party with Davisson Brothers Band.

Sept. 8, 4 p.m. — Marshall/WVU Game Day Party with The Yetti, Thred, Verns Pot, LuKE JiVE TaLKER.

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



VERN RIFFE CENTER

Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. — Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will perform a benefit concert for the Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund. Opening will be Dana Romanello and the Poverty String Band. Tickets: $30 at the box office. Call (740) 351-3600.



VFW POST 8850

Fridays 7 to 11 p.m. and Sundays 6 to 10 p.m. — Big D with karaoke.

South Third Street in Ironton. (740) 532-3000.



VFW POST 8429

Fridays and Saturdays —The band Koyte will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. during August.

1180 Walker Branch Road, Ceredo.



WHISKEY RIVER

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — Muddy Boots. The venue is in South Point.



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 Mary Sue Chaffin. Admission is $6.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The News Sounds with special guest Mattie May. 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.



X-FEST

Saturday — Gates at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington open at noon. First band at 1 p.m. Main stage acts include Hinder, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, Relevation Theory, Cinder Road and Stereoside. Loud and Local acts include Let the Guilty Hang, Earth to Eros, War Creek Mafia, Haulin’ Dirt and Extinct by Design.

Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 day of show. Call (304) 525-7788.

        

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