Published: October 25, 2006 02:01 pm            

Places to Go — 10/26/06

AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday — Free food in the evening. Music by Jimmy Stevens.

Thursday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by the dance band Split Decision.

American Cafe 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.



AMVETS POST 95

Friday — Whiskey Creek, 8 p.m. to midnight; Rib dinners and Munchie Platters.

Saturday — Free food from noon to 6 p.m.; Whiskey Creek, 8 p.m. to midnight.

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.



ARIEL-DATER HALL

The Haunted Ariel Theatre is open Saturday through Oct. 31 beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students.

For information and ticket purchases, contact The Ariel-Dater Hall box office at (740) 446- ARTS.



ASHLAND EAGLES

First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s Meeting.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament.

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. — Blind Draw Darts.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Live music by The Edge.

701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.



ASHLAND MOOSE

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

Wednesday — Free hot dogs from 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday — Moose Legion meeting No. 161. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The band will perform at 8 p.m.

Oct. 28, 8 p.m. — The Moose Lodge will host a Halloween party. The band Gypzy Roze will perform.

2314 Winchester Ave.



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.

7 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

No show this week. Upcoming shows are:

Nov. 4 — Sammy Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mountain Boys and E.K. Railroad. Tickets are $12.

Nov. 17 — Lost and Found and Appalachian Heritage. Tickets are $15.

All shows start at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Concessions will be available. No smoking or alcohol. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free.

Blue Ribbon Road, Catlettsburg. Call Jim McCormick (606) 928-9984, Karl Bustetter (606) 928-2037 or Doug Daniel (606) 928-4584.



BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES

Concerts are at 12:15 p.m. in the Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center each Wednesday through November.

Nov. 1 — Ohio University Southern Campus Activity Band.

Admission is free. For additional information on the Brown Bag Concert Series, contact Nina L. Russell Queen, M.Ed., concert coordinator, at (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513.



CAMDEN PARK

Fridays and Saturdays — Camden Park announces its Halloween celebration, the eighth annual Spooktacular, which will be throughout October.

Costumes are welcome and the first 50 “goblins” through the gate will receive a special treat. Scooby-Doo will be at the park Friday and Saturday to roam the Midway and pass out special offers.

Discount coupons are available at local participating McDonald’s restaurants.

For more information, call (304) 429-4321 or (866) 8CAMDEN. Camden Park is on US 60 in West Huntington. Visit camdenpark.com.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Every Friday — James Brown will offer free dance lessons, which include the two-step and other line dances.

Regular admission charge is $6. Admission is $4 on Friday. The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.



DEBBIE’S MUSIC SHOW HOUSE

Concessions available. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in the building. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

8137 U.S. 60 in Salt Lick. Call (606) 776-6780 or (606) 683-3110 for information or bookings. E-mail: dlpwmusic@yahoo.com.



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. B. 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.



FRAME-UP GALLERY

Dec. 9, 3 p.m. — The violin students of Kathleen Chamis will present a recital.



GREENUP JAYCEES

Friday and 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.

Masquerade dance Saturday with prizes and gifts.

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.



GREENUP POST 1168

Fridays, 8 p.m. — Pool Tournament.

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. — The band Kyote will perform.

Route 2, Greenup. (606) 473-6333.



HIWAY 140 MUSIC HALL

Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Variety dance with D.J., and karaoke (may bring own CD). Admission $5. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Live country music by Bill Sanders Country Band. Admission $5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Concessions, cake walk and door prizes. No smoking or alcohol permitted.

2.2 miles off U.S. 52 on S.R. 140, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Call Jeanie at (740) 776-2654.



HOLDERBY’S LANDING

Friday — 1964: The Tribute, called the world’s number one Beatles tribute by Rolling Stone magazine.



IRONTON EAGLES 895

Monday — Euchre and Texas Hold ’em. 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 — Beginners Line Dance Class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $2 per person

Wednesday and Thursday — Karaoke.

Friday and Saturday — Live music by the Dennis Smith Band.

South Third Street in Ironton. Hours are noon to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (740) 532-4847.

Note: The Children’s Halloween Party will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.



IRONTON VFW

Big D Karaoke will be at the Post on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight and Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m.



The KENTUCKY CENTER

Sunday, 7 p.m. — Kentucky Center Presents welcomes bluegrass superstar when Nickel Creek’s Chris Thile brings his program, “How to Grow a Band,” to the Bomhard. Thile’s latest release, “How to Grow a Woman From the Ground,” is a return to his bluegrass roots after a period of exploration, and fans will love the bold maturity his wanderings have given to his playing and his music.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or toll-free at (800) 775-7777 (TTY: 502-562-0730) or by visiting kentuckycenter.org. Tickets are $25 for table seating or $20 for regular admittance.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — New Time along with Songsmen and Linda & Bloodline & Shelton Bissell

All concerts are in the fellowship hall of Heritage Freewill Baptist Church in Cannonsburg.

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 Sexton1313@cs.com or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.



The LAIDBACK BAR and GRILL

Tuesdays — “Open Mic” night.

Thursdays — Karaoke night.

Sunday — Ekoostik Hookah.

Open noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday and noon to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

2704 North Second St., Hanging Rock, Ohio. Call (740) 532-4001. Visit thelaidback.com.



LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Friday and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Kermit Richmond and The Distant Sound Band.

U.S. 60 at the entrance of Carter Caves State Resort.



The MONKEY BAR

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.



MONTGOMERY COUNTY

COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

Nov. 4, 7 p.m. — The council will present a Voice and Piano Salon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Bryan, featuring internationally known and award-winning soprano Diana Amos.

The program will include songs from Mozart Operas, Gershwin and German folk songs.

Tickets are $20, which includes refreshments, and are available at the Gallery for the Arts, 44 East Main St., by phone at (859) 498-6264 or at Ruth Hunt Candy, 550 North Maysville St.

Nov. 11, 7 p.m. — An evening of soul, R and B and Jazz featuring Face 2 Face at the Mount Sterling Country Club on Camargo Road.

Tickets — $15 in advance, $20 at the door — are available at Ruth Hunt Candy, Bath County Library, Etc. Etc. in Winchester or by calling the Gallery for the Arts at (859) 498-6264.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

David Carroll and New River Line, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission $12 adults, seniors $10, children 12 and under $5. Concessions.

For more information, call (304) 743-5749 or mountaineeropry.com.

I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.



MUSIC DEPOT

Bluegrass every Friday and country shows every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Family-oriented environment with concessions available.

U.S. 60 East in Olive Hill. Call (606) 286-4270.



OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN

Tonight, 8 p.m. — Morehead State University Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. Gordon TOwell at the Riffe Rotunda.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. — Blue and Gray Brass band under the direction of L.B. Oliver Jr. at Bowman auditorium.

Free admission. For more information, (740) 533-4541.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Today, 9:30 a.m. and noon — Youth Education Series presents Gran Folklorico de Mexico. This colorful show explodes with the energy and rhythm of authentic, beautifully costumed dance, accompanied by the exciting rhythms of the Mariachis, the marimba and a special Jorocho trio from the state of Veracruz.

Tickets are $3.



PORTSMOUTH AREA ARTS COUNCIL

TheatreWorksUSA will present, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books,” at 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 2 for grades pre-K through fourth.

Theatre IV will bring, “I Have a Dream — The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” for audiences in third grade through adults at 10 a.m. and noon Jan. 30, 2007.

The season will conclude with Theatre IV’s production of “Patchwork — The Little House Quilts of Laura Ingalls Wilder,” at 10 a.m. and noon April 20, 2007.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CENTER

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Bluegrass music featuring Scott Tacket and Kentucky Sunrise. Tickets are $6 for adults, children 12 and younger are admitted free. Concessions will be sold.

For more information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.

The center is on Ky. 3295, 3.5 miles West of Grayson Lake.



RED BARN

Under new management, The Red Barn has reopened its doors.

Southern Style will perform at the venue from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. This Saturday will be the Halloween party. Next Saturday, Southern Style will record a CD and DVD during the show.

Ky. 7, Greenup. Call Alice and Terry Jordan at (606) 474-0450 for more information.



RENFRO VALLEY

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Monday — Gospel Show.

Tuesday — Bluegrass Show.

For a complete schedule and ticket buying information, call (800) 765-7464 or visit renfrovalley.com.

Take I-75 to exit 62. Proceed north on U.S. 25.



SOUTHERN OHIO OPRY

Live, classic country music by a host of performers at 7 p.m. every Saturday night. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Admission is $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $3.50 for children.

Five miles west of Lucasville, off Ky. 348 on Henley Deemer Road.

Call (740) 259-1195.



The V CLUB

Friday, 10 p.m. — Rick Huckaby

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Halloween Bash; FREEKBASS, and Aristotle and the Excellent Lovers

Nov. 3, 10 p.m. — The Larry Pancake Band.

Corner of 6th Avenue and 8th Street. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information.

Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



WHEELERSBURG MUSIC HALL

Friday, 7 p.m. — Come listen and dance to the country classic music and a variety of singers. Admission will be $5. Children ages 11 and younger admitted free.

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Bailey & Company will perform at the Music Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission will be $5, with children ages 11 and younger being admitted free.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages permitted. $4 donation taken at the door. Children 11 and younger admitted free.

Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions.

        

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