December 05, 2006 11:10 am
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ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Rose Hill Christian Drama Department will present their fall production, under the direction of Holly Harkins, “Christmas in the Land of Oz.”
The Academy of the Arts Center, 1628 Winchester Ave., which will be the new venue for Rose Hill Christian School’s drama department. Show times are as follows:
Friday, Saturday and Dec. 15 — 7 p.m.
Seating is limited, and will be festival seating. Ticket sales will be by donation only. Tickets will be available at Rose Hill Christian School.
For additional 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
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. — Jingle Bell Follies 2006.
The Ariel players will present the Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.”
The Ariel Jr. Theatre is preparing an updated version of the Victorian Christmas tale, “T’was the Night Before Christmas.”
Additionally, a Victorian-esque group of carolers will entertain between scenes and a local barbershop quartet, River’s Blend, will present a special holiday pre-show.
Guests may choose dinner and show option for the Friday and Saturday performances. Dinner and show tickets require advance purchase, include reserved VIP seating for the performances and are available for $20 per person. Show only seating is available for $10 for VIP seating or $8 for adults and $6 for students or senior citizens.
Tickets may be purchased at the box office, 428 2nd Ave., Gallipolis. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 90 minutes prior to performances. Tickets may also be purchased by calling (740) 446-ARTS (2787). Online ticketing will be implemented for this production as well. Visit arieltheatre.org.
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 Mighty Fine.
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. 31, 7 p.m. — Next show will be the New Year’s Eve show with three bands: Darvin Sturgill and Willow Creek, New Time and The Tommy Web Band.
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.
BORDERS
To celebrate the release of “We Are Marshall,” the book store has planned the following special events:
Saturday — Meet your favorite storybook characters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This week will be Curious George. On Dec. 16, Madeline will be at the bookstore.
Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. — Reindeer stories.
Dec. 15, 8 p.m. — Musical performance by Jamie Painter.
Dec. 16, 2 p.m. — Deborah Novak and John Witek will sign “From Ashes to Glory,” their DVD documentary about the tragic plane crash that killed members of the Marshall football team.
Dec. 17, 3 p.m. — James Casto will be on hand to sign his books on Huntington and Marshall University.
Dec. 17, 5 p.m. — Legendary Marshall football coach, Bobby Pruett, will be on hand to sign his biography.
Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. — Santa stories.
Dec. 22, 8 p.m. — Musical performance by Sackcloth2Joy.
Dec. 27, 11:30 a.m. — New Year celebration.
Huntington Mall. (304) 736-6233.
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 — 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.
Monday, 7 p.m. — Raceland-Worthington High School Band Concert. Junior High and Senior High Bands.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. — Campbell K and 1st grade program.
Wednesday, 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
Saturday, 3 p.m. — The violin students of Kathleen Chamis will present a recital.
GREENUP JAYCEES
Reservations are being taken for the New Year’s Eve dance. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m.
The Christmas dance will be Dec. 23 with many prizes to be given away.
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.
KYOVA GOSPEL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Friday — 2 Live along with New Time and 1 Voice
Dec. 15 — The Waugh Family along with Unmerited Favor and The Heavenbound James Gang
Dec. 22 — His Own along with New Dawn and 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
Jan. 12 — Sweden’s Vains of Jenna are going on tour in early 2007 with Wednesday 13. They are bringing their surly, blatant guitar rock bravado throughout the east coast and to Huntington at 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, 7:30 p.m. — Barry Scott and Second Wind. (Barry was formerly the lead singer for Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver). Also scheduled to perform is New Image, with a female singer reminiscent of Alison Krauss.
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
Today and Friday, 8 p.m. — Backstage Players will present “A Christmas Story.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Singing Kernels will present their annual concert.
Monday, 7 p.m. — Christmas with David Phelps. Tickets range from $20 to $25.
Dec. 16, 8 p.m. — PAC Kentucky Music Trail presents “A Skaggs Family Christmas” starring Ricky Skaggs and The Whites.
Join the celebration when bluegrass master Ricky Skaggs, his all-star band Kentucky Thunder and The Whites (consisting of Ricky’s wife Sharon, her sister Cheryl and their dad Buck), along with a third generation of family members (siblings Molly and Luke Skaggs and their cousin Rachel White) bring a down-home holiday party to the stage.
Tickets range from $10 to $45.
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.
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Saturday, 7 p.m. — There will be a bluegrass music show at the community center featuring Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. Admission is $8.
Dec. 16, 7 p.m. — Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap will be performing. Admission is $6.
Concessions will be sold. Contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 for more information.
State Route 3295, 3.5 miles west of Grayson Lake.
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.
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 — 40 Pound Snapper. Gordy Release Party.
Friday — Ceasar’s Ghost.
Saturday — Rasta FarOut with Ever G, Shayar and Krooshal Force.
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. — 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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