Published: November 29, 2006 04:20 pm            

Places to go — 11/30/06

ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Dec. 8, 9, and 15, 7 p.m. — “Christmas in the Land of Oz” will be presented by Rose Hill Christian drama department under the direction of Holly Harkins.

School shows are scheduled Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 1 p.m.

Ticket sales are by donation; festival seating.

The academy is at 1628 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.

For more information, call the school at (606) 329-1957.



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

Saturday — The River City Players will perform “USO — A sentimental Journey of Music from the 1930s and 1940s.”

The original revue is from an idea and concept developed by Johnny Brewer of Whole Backstage Theatre. The show features a number of local performers.

“USO — Until Every Song is Sung and Every Battle Won” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 per person, general admission. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.

Guests wishing more information may contact the Ariel-Dater Box Office at (740) 446-ARTS (2787).



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 Dennis Smith Band.

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.

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — The Edge 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

Dec. 2, 7:45 p.m. — Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys will perform. 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.



CADILLAC RANCH, formerly

HIGHWAY 140 MUSIC HALL

The Cadillac Ranch and The Highway 140 Music Hall have merged and, under joint management, have opened The Cadillac Ranch Highway 140 Music Hall on Route 104 in Lucasville, Ohio.

Thursdays will feature The Highway 140 Country Band.

Fridays will feature variety dance and karaoke.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances will be from 7 to 10 p.m.

No smoking or alcohol permitted. Admission is $6 for all ages.



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.



CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Cultural Christmas Chaparral — Beginning Dec. 6, student and faculty decorated trees with various themes will be on exhibit and silent auction in the lobby of the CAC. Vote for your favorite trees as you tour the Chaparral. Cost is $1 per vote.

Dec. 11, 7 p.m. — Raceland-Worthington High School Band Concert. Junior High and Senior High Bands.

Dec. 13, 10 a.m. — Campbell K and 1st grade program.

Dec. 13, 1 p.m. — Campbell 2nd and 3rd grade program.

Dec. 14 — At 9 a.m., Worthington 6th grade program for Worthington students; at 1 p.m., Worthington 6th grade program for Campbell students; and at 7 p.m. Worthington 6th grade program for PTA meeting.

Dec. 17, 2 p.m. — RWHS Chorus Concert. Junior High Choir, Senior High Concert Choir and Chamber Singers.

Cultural Christmas Chaparral prize and auction winners will be announced at school Dec. 18.

Chaparral trees go out Dec. 18 and 19 during school hours. Call (606) 836-0426 to schedule a pick-up.



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

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.



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.



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 Southern Pride.

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



IRONTON VFW

Big D Karaoke will be at the Post on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m.



J.B. SOWARDS THEATRE

Ashland Community and Technical College Theatre will present “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and on Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m.

The show will be in the J.B. Sowards Theatre.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more.

To reserve tickets using a major credit card, call (606) 326-2014.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — New Vision Trio along with The Trinity Heirs & The Gospel Tide

Dec. 8 — 2 Live along with New Time & 1 Voice

Dec. 15 — The Waugh Family along with Unmerited Favor & The Heavenbound James Gang

Dec. 22 — His Own along with New Dawn & Ed Clay

Dec. 29 — KYOVA Open Mic Night

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.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers.

Dec. 9 — New Image.

Dec. 16 — The Rarely Herd Band.

Dec. 30 — Audie Blaylock and Redline.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger.

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

Concessions available. Heating and air conditioning. No drugs or alcohol permitted. Smoke free.

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.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. — Ashland Youth Ballet will present “The Nutcracker.” The Nutcracker Tea will precede the Sunday matinee show in the banquet room.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

Tuesday, 8 p.m. — Cirque Dreams - Jungle Fantasy. This show is a reinvention of the circus with European flair, imaginative theatrics and astounding acrobatics. Trek into a magical forest of soaring aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging characters, strong men and balancers from around the world in this brand new adventure. The entire family will be amazed by the unpredictable feats, puppeteering, costumes and spectacle.

Tickets range from $10 to $42.

Dec. 7 and 8, 8 p.m. — Backstage Players will present “A Christmas Story.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors.

Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. — Singing Kernels will present their annual concert.

Dec. 11, 7 p.m. — Christmas with David Phelps. Tickets range from $20 to $25.



PORTSMOUTH AREA ARTS COUNCIL

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.



RED BARN

Friday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Single’s Night. Come meet a friend in a nice, clean, friendly environment. No alcohol permitted. Featured will be country music.

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Come ready for high-energy country and southern rock music.

Route 7, Greenup. Under new management of Terry and Alice Jordan, call (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.



ROCCO’S 21 CLUB

Friday and Saturday — The Holley Brothers Jazz Ensemble.

940 4th Ave., Huntington. For more information or to make reservations, call (304) 529-0222.



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

Today — Bob Thompson Unit.

Friday — Thred, Verns Pot of Chili and The Yetti.

Saturday — The Explosive Dynamiks.

Dec. 7 — 40 Pound Snapper. Gordy Release Party.

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

Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — A variety of singers will perform country music. Singers will be Johnny Edwards and Luke Hawkins. There will be a special performance by James Caldwell.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Performing will be Johnny Edwards and Luke Hawkins. A special performance by Billy Thomas.

No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted.

Exit Route 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions.

        

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