THINGS TO DO
ANN DAVIS GALLERY
Special Events: First Friday events will feature the life work of Ruby Queen, the “Grandma Moses” of Hitchins. Gary Preston, Pendleton Art Center’s woodcarver, will display his works. There will be quilts by Karen Young of “Young at Art.”
The work of instructor Bill Meadows and his students will be on display in the Pottery Loft at the Gallery.
Refreshments will be served.
On display: “Art of New Zealand.”
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-1296.
ART OF THE REDEEMED STUDIO & GALLERY
On exhibit:
The gallery is in Suite 206, on the second floor of the historic Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., in downtown Ashland, and is home to working artists Gail Kirtz and Rodney Chapman, both of whom work in various media and offer their original art and prints for sale.
The public is invited to view the works and meet the artists on First Friday Artwalk, May 5, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Second Look Saturday, May 6, from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Artwork by Kirtz featuring new landscapes and seascapes in oil. Also on display are pastel, acrylic and mixed-media works.
Artwork by Chapman featuring new contemporary works in acrylic and mixed-media.
Kirtz offers pastel, oil and acrylic classes and private lessons to beginners and intermediate artists.
The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator.
Call (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.
ASHLAND AREA ART GALLERY
Wheel-thrown pottery classes — Taught by master potter Bill Meadows. Eight-week sessions are ongoing on Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginning and advanced students welcome.
Classes are in the Potter’s Loft on the second floor of the Ann Davis Gallery, 1516 Winchester Ave., in Ashland. The studio is equipped with eight wheels and one for demonstrating.
The Potter’s Loft is also open on First Friday’s for the students work to be viewed.
Meadows has 38 years of teaching experience from middle school through college. For 27 years, he operated the Ceramic Studio at the Huntington Museum of Art. Meadows is a production potter selling work through regional galleries such as Tamarack and crafts shows.
For more information or to register, call instructor Bill Meadows at (304) 525-1595.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and DISCOVERY CENTER
Events:
First Friday Art Walk — Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the museum.
Exhibit opening for “Perspectives on Change,” a nationally renowned photography exhibit of 20th century prints from the national collection of AG Edwards. Free admission.
Special events:
Student Art Exhibit — “Talavera Tile: Color and Symmetry.” The very best student works from our March Discovery Workshops. Free with regular admission.
“Energetic Electricity” — For grades two through five, through May 26.
Using the scientific method, conduct experiments moving from simple circuits to powering a spiral machine that produces a graphic art project.
Call for tour times. Cost is $ 2.50 for students; $2 chaperoning adults.
Every Child is an Artist — Wednesdays from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Preschool art experience for child and caregiver, includes story and playtime. Cost is $45 members; $50 non-members. Call (606) 329-8888 to register.
In the Discovery Center:
ZOOM into Science — Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring into science with our special ZOOM activities. Free with regular admission.
Ongoing exhibits:
“Toddler Terminal” — This Discovery Center exhibit is for special visitors from 6 to 18 months. A baby changing and nursing station completes the newest museum exhibit space.
“Return to Space!” — Through May 2006, Explore the planets and the vast reaches of the galaxy! A new Discovery Center exhibit designed especially for astronauts ages 5 through 11.
“The Front Porch” — What did we do for fun before computers and TV? Before air-conditioning and the mall? Try some time honored games and traditions, plus a chance to visit with your neighbors in a swing or catch a cool breeze in a rocker. Come “sit a while” and reflect on a leisurely part of times past.
“C.I. Haeberle Medical Exhibit” — Step into the world of health care circa 1940s and 1950s when late night house calls were made into homes from medical facilities and payment was made with chickens and produce.
“Frank and Margaret Adkins Aviation Exhibit” — Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum’s Discovery Center, which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.
“Poage’s Landing: Life on the River” — Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot “Little Joe,” an actual towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage’s Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT!
“Country Music Heritage Hall” — Explore the memorabilia and biographies of several well-known country music artists who came from towns either on or near U.S. 23. Learn more about Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Visit the Music Quilt, the interactive sound sculpture where everyone can be a musician!
ZOOMzone — Based on the popular PBS children’s show “ZOOM,” this exhibit gives young visitors a chance to tackle hands-on challenges that require them to explore science and engineering principles.
Other stimulating and exciting exhibits include “Dig Archeology!,” “School Daze,” the one-room schoolhouse, and the “Music Quilt,” the interactive sound sculpture.
The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. Admission is $4 adults, $3.50 seniors, children and students. Members and children younger than 2 admitted free.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Mondays by appointment. Call (606) 329-8888. E-mail highlandsmuseum@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at highlandsmuseum.com.
HUNTINGTON MUSEUM of ART
On exhibit:
“… Never Done: Works by Women Artists from the Puzzuoli Miller Collection” — Works collected by Dr. Gina Puzzuoli Miller, a Charleston, W.Va., psychiatrist who has collected more than 350 works over the last 20 years.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and Monday by appointment.
General admission is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, all school tours and to the public on Tuesdays.
Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.
JESSE STUART FOUNDATION
Exhibits:
“Image of Appalachia,” a collection of more than 60 black-and-white photographs of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from the 1920s and 1930s, is on display.
“Heart and Home,” an art exhibit in the Leming Gallery featuring the work of Jim Marsh, Bill Kersey Caroline Wilson and Steve McClements.
"May - Our Way,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists Jim Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Caroline Wilson will be on display at the Leming Gallery beginning Friday, May 5, with a reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.
PENDLETON ART CENTER
Now open — The Pendleton Cafe, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Now open — Spaulding and Wallace Fine Art Printing Studio.
The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., is home to artists from the Tri-State area who have a wide range of talents.
Visit the Pendleton during the First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 5, and for Second Look Saturday, May 6, from noon to 4 p.m.
The Pendleton Art Center is sponsoring a Derby Hat Contest at its First Friday Opening. The contest is open to anyone 18 and older. Prizes will be awarded for Win, Place, and Show. The winning hats will be on display during First Friday. Visitors to the Pendleton may vote on the hats for 10 cents per vote and may vote as often as they like. Hats may be brought to the Pendleton Art Center from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006. Hats may be picked up on Friday, May 5, at 9 p.m. or Second Look Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The studios are open on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. and the following day for second look Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The lobby is always open by appointment either with one of the artists or by calling Gina Dickens, manager, (606) 369-0000.
Ask about watercolor classes on Mondays with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Preregistration is required.
Watercolor classes are Tuesday nights with Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.
"Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills,” six weekly classes, will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning May 17. The instructor is Sylvia Jackson. For more information, call (606) 928-0257.
Workshops and classes for children are Saturdays with Gina Dickens (606) 369-0000.
Pastel classes with William Wallace (606) 928-7662 are from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Digital Photography Workshop will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $50 pre-registration is required. Contact Jeff at jeffball@earthandskyphoto.com or call (800) 357-2198.
Tai chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. If interested, call Gina (606)369-0000.
The third Thursday of each month all area artists are invited to join the Pendleton artists for an open night of painting. For more information, call (606) 369-0000.
Children’s parties with art activities as their theme can be arranged by calling Gina at (606) 369-0000.
Newest Artist is Lauren Peer, acrylic artist, Studio 142.
Artist of the month is Denise Spaulding, mural artist, Studio 103.
RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY
“3 Perspectives” — Photo exhibit on display through Sunday by new gallery members Molly Rager, Susan Tchantz and Nickolac Dean.
“Exhibition of Project West Virginia” — Spring Valley High School students will display their art works, in conjunction with the West Virginia Wild & Wonderful Magazine through May 31. The display presents West Virginia in a positive manor. There will be a reception on Sunday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., with refreshments served.
The gallery is at 900 Eighth St., Huntington. Call (304) 525-3235. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.; and by appointment by calling (304) 525-3235.
UPSTAIRS GALLERY
Spring Juried Art Show — Opening night for “April Showers Bring May Flowers” with reception will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. The theme of this show is “flowers.”
This show will be displayed in The Prudential/Thoroughbred Agency on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 26.
The gallery, which showcases artwork by Tri-State artists and surrounding areas, is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 and ask for Barbara.
Some of Barbara Delligatti’s watercolors can be viewed online at yessy.com.
1430 Winchester Ave. and Prudential is next door at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
PLACES TO GO
ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER
Beatle fans from all over the world will have an opportunity to celebrate the largest Beatles tribute festival in American when it returns to Louisville May 26 to 28.
The three day event will be Memorial Day weekend, and will include a Beatles film festival, lectures on the rock group and sale of memorabilia. All events will take place at Louisville’s Belvedere, the Kentucky Center and the Galt House Hotel and Suites.
For more information, online visit abbeyroadontheriver.com.
AMVETS POST 95
Today — Taco Thursdays starting at 6 p.m.
Friday — Rib dinners and Munchie Platters.
Saturday — Free food from noon to 6 p.m.
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 in Kenova, W.Va.
ASHLAND EAGLES
Monday, 8 p.m. — League darts.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool tournament.
Wednesday, 8 p.m. — Karaoke.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Live music by The Edge.
Saturday, 8 p.m. — Blind draw darts.
Kitchen hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday — 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday and Friday — 5 to 10 a.m.
701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.
ASHLAND MOOSE
Wednesday — Free hot dogs from 4 to 6 p.m.
2314 Winchester Ave. Call (606) 324-4644.
BEECHY CREEK MUSIC CENTER
Every Saturday, 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 ages 11 and younger are admitted free.
Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Line dance classes offered for beginner and advanced dances. Learn a new dance every week. Cost is $5 per person.
No alcoholic beverages permitted. Includes door prizes, 50/50, restaurant area, and a wooden dance floor.
On Beechy Creek off the A-A Highway, Greenup. Call (606) 932-3678 or (606) 932-4622.
BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE ARENA
The arena in Huntington will present Sesame Street Live “Out of This World” on Sunday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $11 and $14. A limited number of $17 premium seats are also available. Additional fees and discounts may apply.
May 13, 7:30 p.m. — Dierks Bentley with special guest Miranda Lambert. Tickets $28.50.
For more information, call the box office at (304) 696-4400. To charge tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at (304) 523-5757. Tickets may also be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Visit sesamestreetlive.com.
One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.
BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS
Saturday, 7 p.m. — Live music by Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers and Darvin Sturgill and Willow Creek. Admission is $15.
Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg. Call (606) 928-9984 or (606) 928-2037 or (606) 928-4584.
CAMDEN PARK
The Tri-State's No. 1 amusement park kicks of it's season Saturday with “Opening Day ‘06” and featuring a concert by one of the Tri-State's and Midwest Region's most popular entertainers, internationally known recording artist Steve Free and his band.
For more information, visit camdenpark.com or stevefree.com or call (304) 429-4321.
CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT
Lily May Ledford was a legend of country music. Born in Powell County in 1917, Ledford founded the first all-female string band, the Coon Creek Girls, and starred on national radio for two decades. The Coon Creek Girls disbanded in 1957 and Ledford died in 1985, but her spirit and her music live on. Sandy Harmon portrays Lily May Ledford as part of a free Kentucky Chautauqua series presentation at Carter Caves State Resort Park at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, in the park lodge.
For more information, call the park at (606) 286-4411.
COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB
Free dance lessons with paid admission, 7 p.m., barn dance, two step and slide.
Regular admission charge is $6. The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.
DANCER’S CHOICE SQUARE DANCE CLUB
The club in Hurricane, W.Va., will sponsor a square dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on May 20 at Anne Bailey School, 405 Winfield Rd., (St Rt 35), St. Albans, W.Va. with caller Larry Fosbrink and cuer Glenn Anders.
Square dance clothes sale: Trade that old dress or shirt that you are tired of wearing for a “new to you” outfit.
Contact Keith Smith at (304) 741-1374
DEBBIE’S MUSIC SHOW HOUSE
Friday, 8 p.m. — Lost and Found. Admission $10.
Saturday, 8 p.m. — The Kirby Knobb Band and the Flatt Creek Band. Admission $13.
Concessions available. Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in the building. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
8137 US 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.
The FRAME UP GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE and TEA ROOM
Today, noon — Live tunes by acoustic guitarist singer/songwriter Louie McNeal.
The Coffee House and Tea Room serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and on Monday from noon to 5 p.m.
Musicians interested in booking a date to perform or artists looking for a place to exhibit their work can call (606) 324-8565 or e-mail frameitup01@alltel.net.
1436 Winchester Ave., across from the Ashland Plaza Hotel.
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.
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 VFW POST 1168
Thursday, 7 p.m. — Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Friday — Karaoke.
Saturday — Live band.
On Ky. 2. Call (606) 473-6333.
GROUNDS and SOUNDS COFFEE HOUSE
Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. is “open mic” night. PA provided.
139 E. Main St., Morehead. For more information, call (606) 780-8101 or visit groundsandsounds.com.
GUKUNDI MULTIPLEX DINNER and ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
May 26 through 28 — The murder mystery “Murder Me Always” will be performed.
Ticket information and reservations, call (606) 325-9981.
807 Carter Ave., Ashland.
HIWAY 140 MUSIC HALL
Today, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live country music the HIWAY 140 Band. Admission $6. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Variety dance with D.J., and karaoke (may bring own CD). Admission $5. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music. The HIWAY 140 Band. Admission $6. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 6 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
Today — Truck Stop Romeos (modern rock).
Friday, 10 p.m. — Cinco de Mayo Party. Larry Whitt Band (rock, blues)
Saturday — Comparsa.
Open for lunch and dinner daily. 1360 Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, W.Va., Call (304) 523-BOAT (2628) or visit HolderbysLanding.com.
HYPNOTIC RESTAURANT & BAR
Mondays — Karaoke.
Wednesday — Karaoke with Bar and Restaurant Appreciation Night.
Thursdays — Ladies Night with giveaways. 8 p.m. — Blind draw dart tournament.
Fridays and Saturdays — Live DJ.
Lunch is served daily including specials and delivery.
Open Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 120 18th St., Ashland. Call (606) 326-0663.
IRONTON EAGLES 895
Monday — Pizza at 8 p.m. Euchre and Texas Hold ’em.
Tuesday — Meeting at 7 p.m. with dinner following.
Thursday — Happy Hour all day. Pool tournament at 7:30. Pizza at 8 p.m. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday — Live music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Close at 1 a.m.
Sunday — Closed.
South Third Street in Ironton. Hours are noon to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (740) 532-4847.
The KENTUCKY CENTER
May 20, 7 p.m. — Christopher Falzone, pianist, will perform in the Bomhard Theater.
Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $5 for students. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more by calling (502) 562-0196.
The Kentucky Center is located at 501 Main Street in Louisville. For more information, please contact Shannon Levine at (502) 562-0118 or slevine@kentuckycenter.org.
KYOVA GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
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
Friday, 8 p.m. — Louie McNeal and Tunesmyth.
Saturday, 8 p.m. — Third Shift.
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.
May 21 — Blues Traveler. Advance tickets, $21; day of show, $25.
611 Fourth Ave., Huntington. Visit monkeybarlive.com.
MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE
Admission $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Concessions available. No alcohol or smoking permitted.
For more information, call (304) 743-5749.
I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.
MUSIC DEPOT
Bluegrass every Friday and country shows every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. nightly. 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
Wednesday, noon — Youth Education Series presents Ohio University School of Dance.
Choreographed by the graduating class of 2006 and danced by all levels of School of Dance students, the dances reflect influences from the Baroque period all the way to Contemporary art forms: from painting to music to literature.
Advance reservations required. Although this is a school matinee performance, the general public is welcome to attend as well. Tickets are $3 and available at the door.
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. — Paul G. Blazer High School Band presents a spring concert.
Friday, 7 p.m. — Paramount Joe's Rising Star Cafe will feature Creative Exposure Open Mic Night. Cost is $5. Interested performers, contact Kacey Gill at (606) 369-4068.
Saturday, 7 p.m. — The WTCR Highway 23 Jamboree. It’s a Grand ‘Ole Opry style event that features some of the region’s top local talent including Pinmonkey with special guest Rick Huckaby. Also scheduled to appear: Bronson Bush, Samantha Dawn, Carol Bryant, Jeremy Adkins, Bo Isaacs, Rob McNurlin, Carriere Family, Tony Ramey, Paul Pace, Midway Cloggers and Salvation Heirs.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children younger than age 12.
Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. — The Russell High School Orchestra will perform. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m. — The Russell High School Band concert.
Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. — The No. 1 Beatles Show in the World — 1964 The Tribute. This show recreates the early 60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, vintage clothing, hairstyles, onstage mannerisms, speaking voices and unmistakable harmonies of the lads from Liverpool.
Ticket prices range from $30 to $10.
Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. — The Ashland Community and Technical College will present “Nurse’s Pinning Ceremony”.
The Paramount Arts Center is at 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (606) 324-3175 or visit paramountartscenter.com for tickets or more information.
PARK PLACE FINE ARTS CENTER
May 9, 8 p.m. — Boyd County High School’s production of “Next Victim Please.”
May 26 and 27 — “Snapshot” by award-winning director/actress Carmen Mitzi Sinnott.
Ticket information on Park Place events: Contact The Maxxum Group at (606) 324-1480 or maxxumtvs@netzero.net.
1701 Central Ave., Ashland.
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER
Bluegrass music show schedule:
Saturday, 7 p.m. — Scott Tackett and Kentucky Sunrise. Admission $6.
Concessions will be sold. For more information contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.
KY 3295, 3.5 Miles West of Grayson Lake.
The RED BARN
The Legacy Band, playing Southern country music, will entertain from 7 to 11 p.m. every Saturday.
Admission is $5. Children younger than 6 are admitted free. No alcoholic beverages.
Route 7 in Greenup.
RENFRO VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Take I-75 to exit 62. Proceed north on U.S. 25. Call (800) 765-7464
SOUTHERN OHIO OPRY
Saturday, 7 p.m. — Live, classic country music by a host of performers 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.
PEOPLE TO SEE
AARON MILLER BAND
Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., the band will perform at Bogey's in Portsmouth.
For more on the band, visit myspace.com/aaronmillerband. To purchase a CD, visit towerrecords.com or cdbaby.com.
ALAN MULLINS & the
REDNEK REVUE
Friday, 9 p.m. — The band will perform at Whiskey River at the Grandview Inn in South Point, Ohio.
FIFTH ANNUAL APPALACHIAN UPRISING
Eden Valley in Scottown, Ohio, will host the 2006 Appalachian Uprising on June 1 through 3.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, June 1 — County Line II 12:30 p.m.; Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain 2 p.m.; ETA 3:45 p.m.; Steep Canyon Rangers 5:30 p.m.; One Way Rider 7:15 p.m.; Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet 9 p.m.
Friday, June 2 — ETA 11 a.m.; One Way Rider 12 p.m.; String Therapy 1 p.m.; Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain 2:45 p.m.; Larry Keel and Natural Bridge 4:30 p.m.; The Biscuit Burners 6 p.m.; Hit and Run Bluegrass 7:30 p.m.; King Wilkie 9:15 p.m.; Just Bluegrass 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 3 — County Line II 12 p.m.; Woodbox Gang 1:45 p.m.; Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time 3:30 p.m.; All Star Bluegrass Jam 5:15 p.m.; One Way Rider 7 p.m.; David Grisman Quintet 8:30P p.m.; Sam Bush Band 10:30 p.m.
Visit earthproductions.net and click on the Appalachian Uprising link for more information.
BEN HAMAR
Ben Hamar, a singer song writer from Holland now residing in Tampa, Fla., will perform Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Jeanettes Creek Christian Baptist Church, located at Junior Furnace and Powellsville Road in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
Hamar is a former member of The Grasshoppers, a rock group with the 1968 hit song “Sugar and Spice.”
CABELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Music on the Plaza returns for a final season. All of the free concerts begin at 1 p.m. every Friday in May in front of the main library in Huntington, W.Va.
May 5 — The Backyard Dixie Stompers.
May 12 — The 1937 Flood.
May 19 — Crushed Velvet.
May 26 — The Zanter Trio.
All concerts are sponsored by the Greater huntington Park and Recreation District and the Friends of the Library. In case of rain, the concerts will be in the library.
Visit cabell.lib.wv.us or call (304) 528-5700.
ETA
The musical/comedy group will perform Wednesday evenings at the Ironton Eagles from 7 to 10 p.m. During the performance you can register to win two tickets to the upcoming Appalachian Uprising from June 1 to June 3 in Scottown, Ohio.
LARRY PANCAKE
May 12 - Larry Pancake will perform at Whiskey River at the Grandview Inn in South Point, Ohio.
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Raceland Worthington High’s Drama Club will perform Shakespeare’s, “Love’s Labour’s Lost”, for the community on May 21 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. The play will be in the high school cafeteria. The performance is dedicated to the late teacher, Tim Miller, and the soon to open Cultural Arts Center at RWHS.
The MAIN STREAM BAND
The band will perform at the Raging Bull on Fridays and Saturdays in May from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN
Spring Brown Bag Concert Series is at the Mains Rotunda of the Riffe Center at OUS in Ironton every Wednesday during the winter quarter. All of the free concerts begin at 12:15 p.m.
May 10 — Crosby Clyse.
May 17 — Shad Melvin and Jason Banks.
May 24 — OUSC Activity Band.
Call (740) 533-4602 or (800) 626-0513.
THE POACEOUS BAND
Thursdays, 7 p.m. — AMVETS Post 95, Herring Road, Greenup. (606) 473-7805.
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — VFW Post 5438, Vanceburg, off A-A Highway. (606) 796-6653.
The Poaceous Band is Dennis and Sheree Page and Marvin Imes and Bill Bryan. For more information, call Nancy Bryan at (606) 836-1148; e-mail, theband@thepoaceousband.com; or visit thepoaceousband.com.
RASCAL FLATTS
Aug. 27, 8 p.m. — Tickets are now on sale to see Rascal Flatts with special guest Gary Allen at Freedom Hall in Louisville during the Kentucky State Fair, which is Aug. 17 through 27.
Tickets are $48 available at the Freedom Hall Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone (502) 361-3100 or (800) 487-1212 or purchase online at ticketmaster.com.
For more information on the Kentucky State Fair, visit kystatefair.org.
