Published: October 21, 2008 12:47 pm      

Places to go — 10/23/08

MERICAN LEGION POST 43

Fridays, 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

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 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, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Storm Crowe Band.

Saturday is game day with Kentucky football games and others. Seven large screen TVs.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. — A children’s Halloween party with food, prizes and games.

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.



Big Sandy

Superstore Arena

Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. — Trace Adkins, with special guest Craig Morgan and Jason Michael Carrol.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Ticket prices are $22.50; $32.50; and $42.50, not including Ticketmaster fees. Charge by phone, (304) 523-5757 or go to ticketmaster.com.



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Clarence Kelly & Nu Cut Road and Coal Town. Admission: $12.

Nov. 1, 7 p.m. — Wildwood Valley Boys and Little bit O’Bluegrass. Admission: $12.

Nov. 7, 7 p.m. — Larry Sparks & the Lonesome Ramblers and No Money Down. Admission $15.

For schedule changes and any news on the Fox Hunters, go to blueribbonfoxhuntersassn.com.

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.

The first 50 kids entering the gate will receive a special prize.

For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, call (304) 429-4321 or (866) 8CAMDEN; or go to camdenpark.com.



CARSON DATER

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

Haunted Ariel Theatre — Nightmares. Opened Fridays through Sundays until Nov. 1. Box office opens at 7 p.m. each night and admission is $7 per person.

Not recommended for young children.

The theater is located in Gallipolis, Ohio. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.



THE CLAY CENTER

Through Nov. 16 — Autobiographies, Six West Virginia Artists. Admission is free for members; $5.50 for children and $7 for adults. The museum is opened from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Today, 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.



CONTACT RAPE

CRISIS CENTER

Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. — ROAR (Rock Out Against Rape), with international recording artist, Hydrogyn at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena grand ballroom. Cost is $10.

For more information, call Michele Sigler at (304) 523-3447; or education@contacthuntington.com.



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 — 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

Through today — 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, 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. — 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

Saturday — Annual storytelling event, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” will be narrated by Dave Lucas, acting associated dean for the OUS Nature Center. The event will be at the Rockhouse near Lake Vesuvius.

Music will be performed by Roger Smith beginning at 6 p.m. followed by the storytelling at dark.

The event is free and opened to the public.

Parking will be available at the boat dock, where the Grim Reaper will lead guests down the Jack-0’Lantern trail. Bring something comfortable to sit on.

For more information, contact Dr. Bob Culp at (740) 533-4563 or culpr@ohio.edu.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Shows and events

Friday, 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.

7 p.m. — Writers Round with Stephen Salyers. $12 at the door.

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

Sunday, 3 p.m. — Counting Backwards, southern circuit tour of independent filmmakers. $8.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. — The Pajama Game. $60; 55; $50; $45.

Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. — The Hoppers with the Perry Sisters and John Darin Rowsey.

Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. — CD Release party with Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys, Luna, Paul Callicoat and Sasha Colette. Each $10 ticket buyer will receive a free CD.

Nov. 6, 7 p.m. — Song and Dance of West Africa. $27.50; $25; $20; $10.

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.



Portsmouth

Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday — Portsmouth Pops at the Verne Riffe Center.

For more information, call (740) 574-8919.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

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

Nov. 15 — New River Line (David Carroll). $8.

Nov. 29 — Kati Penn Band. $7.

Dec. 6 — Rowan County Ramblers. $6.

Dec. 20 — Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap Christmas show. $7.

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 Boogie Band.

Friday and Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Dance. Live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Nov. 1 — A Halloween costume contest. Cash prizes for the best costumes.

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 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.

Today, 10 p.m. Adam Bieniek Project.

Friday, 10 p.m. — One Under.

Saturday, 10 p.m. Jeff Ellis Group: CD Release party by Todd Burge.

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



VFW Post 1064

Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Thrillbillies in the ballroom.



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

Nov. 14-15, 8 p.m. — Mahler’s Third Symphony. Tickets, $9; $15.

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