Published: October 08, 2008 09:08 am            

Places to go — 10/09/08

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

Friday, 11:30 a.m. — Luncheon with author Walter Ford Carter, who lived and co-authored the book, “No Greater Sacrifice, No Greater Love,” the story of a father and son whose relationship is severed forever by W.W. II. Cost is $20. Reservations are required. Call (304) 733-2787, if no answer, leave a message, call will be returned.

Nov. 22, 6:30-10:30 p.m. — Polka Dots & Moonbeams dinner dance at the Renaissance Center Ballroom, 900 Eighth Street, Huntington. Dance to the music of the Rhythm Kings. Cost is $65 per couple, including a dance lesson by Paul and Gail Patton of Top Hat Ballroom and dinner. Semi-formal attire. Reservations by Nov. 19 by calling (304) 733-2787.

For questions, call (304) 696-4486.



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 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.



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Sammy Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mountain Boys and Glenn RItchie Band.

Admission: $12.

The lodge is on Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg.



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.



CAMDEN PARK

Fridays and Saturdays in October and the first Saturday in November, 6 to 11 p.m. — Annual Halloween Spooktacular. New this year is the Pirate’s Cove and an expansion of the haunted tunnel.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to camdenpark.com.



CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER

Saturday and Sunday — West Virginia Book Festival.

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



CINEMARK THEATER

Saturday, 1 p.m. — The Metropolitan Opera will present “Salome” starring Karita Mattila through its Live in HD program. For more information, visit metoperafamily.org/hdlive.



THE CLAY CENTER

Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. — Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet.

Nov. 9, 7 p.m. — Don McClean.

To order tickets, visit theclaycenter.org or call (304) 561-3570.



CLAYPOOL YOUNG, MSU

Through Oct. 31 — “Ameri-dreaming: Art and American Culture” Group Art Exhibition.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Michael Moser, multi-media sculpture.

Oct.. 16, 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. and 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. — Visiting artist lecture: Michael Moser, multi-media sculpture.

Nov. 6, 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. and 12:40 to 1:40 p.m. — Visiting Artist Lecture: Shane Hull, painting

All events are free.

For more information, contact j.reis@moreheadstate.edu.



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

Nov. 1, 2 — Antique weekend at the park.

Vendors are being sought. For more information, call (606) 473-7324 or (800) 325-0083

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 — The Gospel Tide, The Artrips, The Journeymen and Sam Sampson.

Oct. 24 — His Own, Genesis, Hearts of Faith and Shelton Bissell.

Oct. 31 — Face to Face, New Jerusalem, David Smith, Randy Shafer and Sue Collins.

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.



MARSHALL ARTISTS SERIES

Friday through Oct. 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

Thursdays, 7 p.m. — Front Porch Pickin’ at the MAC.

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. — Bluegrass for education featuring Charlie Sizemore with 5 Miles from Nowhere. Proceeds benefit Big Sandy Community and Technical College.

Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. — David Allan Coe with special guest Tonya Watts. Tickets $27 plus $1 for ticket fee.

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. — Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road.

Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain.

Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. — Barry Scott & Second Wind.

Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. — Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver.

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.



OU SOUTHERN

OUS Activity Band is looking for new members. The band has approximately 15 students and community members and performs several times a year on campus and throughout the Tri-State.

For more information, contact Dr. Pat McCoy at mccoy@ohio.edu or (740) 533-4541.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Shows and events

Oct. 18, 7 p.m. — Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Phantoms of the Opera. Tickets, $27.50; $25; $20; $10.

Oct. 19 — Backstage Players Auditions.

Oct. 24, 9 a.m., $4 and 11:30 a.m., $3 — Charlotte’s Web. Reservations required. This is a school matinee, but the public is invited.

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.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

Oct. 18 — Scott Tackett and KY Sunrise. Cost, $7.

Nov. 1, 2008, Summertown Road Band, featuring Bo Isaac and Jack Hicks. Cost is $8.

All shows start at 7 p.m. and are subject to change. Located at Rattlesnake Ridge Community Club, KY 3295, 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake.

For m ore information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 or Larry Carroll at (606) 286-5788.



RED BARN

The Red Barn on 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.

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 RENAISSANCE

ART CENTER

Friday — Miss Huntington Pageant at Pullman Plaza Hotel.

Oct. 17, 7 p.m. — Saturday Night Jamboree, Inc. presents a “Tribute to the Railroad Workers of America. 900 8th Street, Huntington. Tickets are $6. Children younger than 12 admitted free.

Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — The Saturday Night Jamboree, Inc. and the city of Huntington are partnering up for the first Huntington Homecoming and Apple Butter Festival at Harris Riverfront Park.

For more information, call Dan Mahoney at (740) 894-3152.



THE V CLUB

Monday, 6 p.m. — ’80s Night with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar. $5 liquor pitchers, outdoor bar.

Today, 10 p.m. — Strange Design; recreating the PHISH experience.

Friday, 10 p.m. — Davisson Brothers Band with Buckstone.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Unknown Hinson.

Oct. 17, 8 p.m. — City Heat.

Oct. 18, 10 p.m. — Saving Jane.

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



VFW POST 8429

The band for October is Legacy.

Thursdays — Karaoke with Bobby and Jake.

Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Main Event will perform during September.

Sunday — a free band jam at 1 and 7 p.m. Free food.

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.



WEST VIRGINIA

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Oct. 17, 18 — Barry Douglas, piano soloist.

Oct. 18, 11 a.m. — The music of Harry Potter.

All shows are at 8 p.m. at The Clay Center in Charleston unless otherwise noted.

Call (304) 561-3570 or visit wvsymphony.org.

        

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