Published: September 17, 2008 01:28 pm            

Places to go — 09/18/08

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 COUNCIL OF

NORTHEASTERN KENTUCKY

Friday through Sunday — Free special activities for kids on the street all weekend. Colorful, fun inflatables will be provided by Boyd County Fiscal Court and Windstream. The kids art tent will contain all ingredients for make and take art and face painting.

The tent will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Heritage State will feature special entertainment on the corner of Winchester and 17th Street on Saturday and Sunday.



ARTS

Friday — “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) 733-2787.



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. — Mighty Fine will be the featured band.

Jan’s kitchen will be closed Monday; opened Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m.; open 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

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.

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 — The Ranch Hand Band, with Bobby Byrd and guest Tami Davis.

Saturday — Dancing, karaoke and line dancing.

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.



CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER

Oct. 11, 12 — West Virginia Book Festival.

For more information, call (304) 343-4646 or visit wvbookfestival.org.



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 and her band.

BYOB.

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



FLATWOODS AMERICAN

LEGION

Saturdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke.



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.



GREENBO LAKE STATE

RESORT PARK

Friday, Saturday — Jesse Stuart weekend.

Friday through Sept. 21 — “A Penny’s Worth of Character.”

Sept. 27, 28 — Beginners backpacking.

Greenbo Lake 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 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.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — Heavenbound James Gang, Songsmen and Linda, and Corey Laney.

Sept.26 — His Own, Ed Clay and Hearts of Faith.

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

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.



THE LAIDBACK

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Neon Nickel.

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



MARSHALL ARTISTS SERIES

Oct. 1 — Comedian Jim Gaffigan

Oct. 10 through 16 — The Fall International Film Festival.

Oct. 22 — “Nunsense” starring Sally Struthers.

Nov. 7 — Kool and the Gang

Nov. 12 — “Oliver!”

All shows at Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington.

Call (304) 696-3326 for tickets or more information.



MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

Friday, Saturday — Highland Folk Festival.

Sept. 26, 27 — Kentucky Camp Meeting.

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.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice.

Sept. 27 — Dave Evans and River Bend.

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.

For more information, call Larry or Mary (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com. I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



Oktoberfest

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



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Shows and events

Today, 5 to 7 p.m. — Volunteer orientation.

Sunday, 3 p.m. — Independent Film Series opens. $8.

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

Sept. 29, 9 to 11:30 a.m. — Youth Education Series opens. Reservations are required

Oct. 25, 8 p.m. — The Beach Boys. Tickets $75; $65; $55; $50; $25.

Kentucky Music Trail

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

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.

Fridays — Southern Style.

Saturdays — 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.



THE V CLUB

Monday, 6 p.m. — 80s Night with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar.

Tonight, 9 p.m. — Luke Jivetalker

Friday, 9 p.m. — 40 Lb Snapper $5..

Saturday, 9 p.m. — Angie Fletcher. $5.

Sunday, 6 p.m. — Punk Rock BBQ; 9 p.m. The Big Bad, The Dig-Its, The Bible Beaters, and Sarasota. $5.

Sept. 30 — J.J. Grey & Mofro.

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 during August and September.

Coming soon — BINGO.

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



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Tuesday, 9 p.m. — Karaoke.

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.

(740) 377-9077



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.

        

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