ANN DAVIS GALLERY

The work of Georgetown College art students and faculty is presented by GC senior Amber Tackett.

The Logan Room will feature paintings of Laura Eklund, poetry of Morehead State University’s George Eklund, photography of Laura Moul, etchings of Ann Coleman and glass work of Seth Brewer.

The Potter’s Loft, on the second floor of the gallery, is registering new students for the summer term. The Monday night, eight-week session will begin July 10; Tuesday evening classes begin July 11. Both sessions meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Master potter Bill Meadows invites beginning and advanced students.

For more information, please call the instructor at (304) 525-1595.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or by appointment. Small tours are available.

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.

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.



AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUM

at the Clay Center in Charleston

Programs:

Live Science Show featuring “Bubble Mania” — Join the Museum’s professional Bubbleologists as you enter the world of bubbles! Learn about bubble size, shape, colors and more with some wet and wild experiments. Shows every Wednesday through Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., included with Museum admission.

Wee Wednesdays — For children 5 and younger. Enjoy a little quiet time in Kidspace. Enchanting stories and create-a-craft will be offered Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen. For details, call (304) 561-3575.

“The Classic Automobile,” — On display through Sept. 3. This is an opportunity to explore the history and development of automotive design and engineering of the 20th century.

In its first exhibition devoted to car design, the museum will display a variety of magnificent automobiles. Largely drawn from the nationally renowned collection of car enthusiast, William Maxwell Davis, the exhibit will include the classic Rolls Royce and Bentley of the 1930s and 1940s, as well as sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s. Additional lenders include Brenda Frederick, Henry E. Payne III and Edward W. Stifel III.

ElectricSky™ Theater Show times:

Large format film — “Alaska: Spirit of the Wild,” showing Wednesday through Saturday at noon, 1, 3, and 4 p.m.; Thursday at 5 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 1, 3 and 4 p.m.

Planetarium — “Oasis in Space,” showing Wednesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.; and Thursday at 6 p.m.

Art museum:

The art museum features works from the Avampato Discovery Museum’s Permanent Collection, highlighting such artists as Stuart Davis, Joseph Hirsch and Andy Warhol.

The Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center is at 300 Leon Sullivan Way in Charleston, W.Va. Museum gallery admission is $6.50 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Large-format films and planetarium shows are extra. Museum Gallery hour: Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Call (304) 561-3575 or visit avampatodiscoverymuseum.org.



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Gallery Hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Classes in ceramics and painting are available.

121 East Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1356 or email machtk@kywls.com.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART BUILDING

On the campus of Morehead State University, the art building will host an exhibit, the second annual “Bluegrass Biennial” in the main gallery. The exhibit will be on display through July 28.

For more information, call (606) 783-5446.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Special events:

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — See the unveiling of the newest quilt square in Boyd County. The Discovery Center features a new summer exhibit in Sight and Sound. Admission is free for First Fridays.

Every Child is an Artist Play Group — Caregivers and children ages 3 to 5 make collages, paint and create bubble art.

Tuesdays (July 11, 18 and 25) from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Cost is $25 for members or $30 for non-members.

Summer Science Thursdays — Explore sight and sound, the properties of air and the science of bubbles. For rising 1st through 3rd grade students on Thursdays (July 13, 20 and 27) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $25 for members or $30 for non-members.

UP CLOSE: FACES OF DISCOVERY Art Workshop — July 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Put your face on our wall. Draw your self portrait, which we will install as a ceramic tile on our Discovery Center wall. For rising first- through fifth-grade students. Cost is $50 for members or $60 for non-members and is non-refundable.

“Perspectives on Change:” On display through July 28, the exhibit is a nationally renowned traveling photography exhibit from the collections of AG Edwards and Sons with original photographs from 20th century artists.

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.

Sight and Sound: Available through Sept. 30. Science, physics, plus a little magic make for a summer of looking and listening fun.

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.

“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!

The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. Admission is $5 adults, $4 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

Curator’s Choice: Paula Clendenin exhibit continues through July 23.

On exhibit at the museum at 2033 McCoy Road:

The Daywood Collection exhibit continues through Sept. 24, featuring works by Robert Henri, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and others.

Ongoing exhibits:

“The Wilbur E. Myers Art Glass Collection;” “The HMA Glass Collection;” “Herman P. Dean Firearms Collection;” “In the Grand Manner: Silver and Portraits of Great Britain;” “Touma Near Eastern Gallery;” “The Education Gallery;” and The C. Fred Edwards Conservatory (Subtropical Plant Conservatory).

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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.

“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.

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.



The KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

“Slow Time: The Works of Charley and Noah Kinney” will be on display until Sept. 24 at the center.

The exhibition will present more than 80 works, including paintings, drawings and wood sculptures. It will be accompanied by a 40-page, full color catalog, which includes essays by Lee Kogan, director of the Folk Art Institute, the educational arm of the American Folk Art Museum, and John Harrod, one of the nation’s preeminent authorities on traditional Kentucky music. A brief DVD, which highlights the brothers’ music and offers context for the exhibition, also will be produced.

The exhibition will tour through 2008, and some touring slots are available.

The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of Morehead State University. The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Additional information is available by calling KFAC at (606) 783-2204.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

July 20, 8 p.m. — Billy Ray Cyrus, with opening act Bobby Cyrus, will perform at the MAC.

Tickets are $35 (plus a $1 ticket fee) and are currently on sale. To order tickets or for more information, call the box office tollfree at (888) MAC-ARTS (622-2787).

The Mountain Arts Center is at 50 Hal Rodgers Drive, Prestonsburg. It is open Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit macarts.com.



PENDLETON ART CENTER

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.

The studios are open for First Friday 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.

Plan now to visit during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland and Second Look Saturday from noon to 4 pm. Live music will be provided. On Saturday, some artists from the Pendleton will be demonstrating their talents at the Ashland Town Center, while others will be in their studios to welcome you.

The first and second phases of development and studio rental are now complete and new studio spaces are now being opened and leased to begin the 3rd phase.

“Watercolor Classes,” on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Preregistration with a deposit is required. Call Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

“Experimental Mixed Media,” 4 weekly classes to be held Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., from July 11 to Aug. 1. No painting or drawing skills are needed. The instructor is Janice LeBrun (606) 329-0048.

“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills,” six weekly classes beginning in August, will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. 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.

Tai chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. If interested, call Gina (606)369-0000.

Children’s parties with art activities as their theme can be arranged by calling Gina at (606) 369-0000.

Artist of the month is Bill Wallace, pastel artist, Studio 125.

Pendleton artist Cathy Vigor received Best of Show at the Fabrics 2006 Exhibit at the Quilt and Surface Design Symposium in Columbus, Ohio.

Plan now to enter the National Juried Tennis Art Competition. For more information contact Gina at (606) 369-0000 or Dr. Jack Ditty at jackdittymd.com.



RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY

A monochromatic series based on Christ’s Life by Norman Wright will be on exhibit through the month of July.

The first in a series of “Jazz and Art in the Park” events will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the gazebo in Central City, 14th Street West.

Come and enjoy the New Orleans style Dixieland music and jazz of the Carl Toler Quartet. Artists from the Gallery will display and demonstrate their various talents, which include China painting, pet portraits, photography, batik and watercolors.

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

The Gallery and Prudential-Thoroughbred Agency will be closed for First Friday in July.

The Upstairs Gallery and Thoroughbred Agency will display dynamic art on First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

During July, The Thoroughbred Agency will have an estate show and sale of the property of Nancy Grady Lonnecker Welch of Denver, who was an artist and collector. A total of 22 pieces of her art, including original oils, will be on display and for sale. An original Salvador Dali, although not for sale, will be displayed. The show will be available for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The gallery, which houses 30 artists, 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.



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 — 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.

The band for June will be Night Explosion.

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.



ARIEL-ANN CARSON DATER

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

The Ariel Jr. Theatre will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at 7 p.m. July 15, 3 p.m July 16, 7 p.m. July 22 and 3 p.m. July 23.

Tickets are $10 for VIP reserved seating (the first five rows), $7 for adult general admission and $5 for student general admission. Coupons for $1 discount on general admission tickets are available at the libraries in Gallia, Mason and Meigs Counties.

July 15 to 23 — Scholastic Book Fair in the Ariel lobby. Hours will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 12 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Libraries in Gallia, Mason and Meigs will earn free books for their libraries from book sales.

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 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.

2314 Winchester Ave.



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.

Tuesdays, 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.



BILL AMOS FARM

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. — The Conners, Lance Damron, Unmerited Favour and Salvation Heirs will perform.

1 mile from 36th Street Catlettsburg Speedway. Cannonsburg Road. (606) 739-6238.



The CLAY CENTER

Wednesday, July 26 — It’s the first national tour of Dorothy The Dinosaur’s Dance Party! Dorothy and her friends will dance their way into Charleston at the Clay Center at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets, which range in price from $15 to $25, go on sale today and can be purchased at the Clay Center Box Office or by calling (304) 561-3570.

For more information, visit thewiggles.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

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.



EAST KENTUCKY EXPO CENTER

July 24 and 25 — Brothers Grim Side Show, the world’s only 1920s tented touring Circus Side Show and Museum. This stunt show will feature sword swallowing, the human block head, fire eating, western bullwhip feats, snake charmers, contortionists and electrical death defying stunts.

You’ll also witness feats of the mystic East, and monstrosities like the infamous Torture King, The Cyclops Boy, The Wolf Man, The Half Boy, The Bearded Lady and much more.

Tickets are $15 for lower level reserved and $10 for upper level general admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Charge By Phone at (606) 433-1793 or at the Expo Center Box Office.

For more information, call (606) 444-5500 or visit brothersgrimsideshow.com or EastKyExpo.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 award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Free.

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 from noon to 5 p.m Monday.

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 and Saturday — Karaoke. 8 to 11:30 p.m.

On Ky. 2. Call (606) 473-6333.



HIWAY 140 MUSIC HALL

Today, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live country music by the HIWAY 140 Band. Admission $6. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music by High Country. Admission $6. 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

Aug. 3 — Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues

Donnie’s Steak and Seafood Galley is open for lunch and dinner daily. 1360 Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, W.Va., Call (304) 523-BOAT (2628) or visit HolderbysLanding.com.



HYAMP

Saturday, 6 p.m — In Tha Cut, Strength-N-Honor, Hold Your Ground, The Black Silhouette Beside Me and Ronald Reagan Surprise.

Tickets are $6.

July 14, 6:30 p.m. — Killwhitneydead, The Demonstration, Holden Caulfield, Beyond All Hope and I Shouldn’t Be Alive.

Tickets are $10.

Huntington Youth and Arts Project, 2001R 7th Ave., Huntington. For more information, visit hyamp.org.



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.



JENNY WILEY THEATRE

July 6 — “Music Man.”

Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors (55 and older) and $13 for youth (20 and younger). To reserve tickets, contact the Box Office at (606) 886-9274 locally or toll-free at (877) CALL-JWT. Online orders are taken at jwtheatre.com/order.html.

Reservations for Meal Shows must be made 24 hours prior to the performance in order to accommodate the caterer.

The box office is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Discounts are given to groups reserving 15 or more tickets.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday —The New Vision Trio along with The Waugh Family & The Riffle Family & Stacy Grimm.

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, 7 p.m. — Cornhole Tournament.

Friday and Saturday — Lone Riders will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — St. Jude Poker Run.

July 15 — Ride for Hospice. Signups will be at 11 a.m. The ride will begin at 1 p.m.

July 22, 8 p.m. — R&B; Station.

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

2704 North Second Street, 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

Aug. 7, 8 p.m. — Ozzfest — Performers include Unearth, Emma Jean, All That Remains, Red Chord, A Life Once Lost, Walls of Jericho and Full Blown Chaos.

Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 the day of event.

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

Admission $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Concessions available. No alcohol or smoking permitted. Tickets sold at the door the day of the show.

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



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday, 7 p.m. — Paramount Joe’s Rising Star Cafe will be hosted by Gary and Sonya. Performers will include singer/songwriter, Roger Clay, Rusted Clay, Bill Hawks & Dax Hill and Brad Burtner.

July 22, 8 p.m. — WTCR presents country music legend, Don Williams, at the PAC.

Williams has decided to bring the curtain down on his successful international touring career, which has spanned more than 30 years, to spend more time at home on his ranch in Tennessee. This will be his Farewell Tour and your last opportunity to see him in this area.

Tickets are on sale now at the Paramount Arts Center (606) 324-3175 and all other ticket master locations. Ticket prices range from $20 to $45.



The RED BARN

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Live country music will be performed by the weekly band Southern Style.

Admission is $5. Route 2/Route 7 in Warnock, Ky. (606) 473-6588.



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.



SOGGY BOTTOM CAMP GROUND

Saturday — There will be a poker run beginning at 1 p.m. Following the poker run, the camp ground will host a corn hole tournament that will begin at approximately 3 p.m.

The band High Mountain Ramblers will perform from 8 to 11 p.m.



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.



AARON MILLER BAND

July 14 and 15, 9 p.m. — The Aaron Miller Band will perform at the Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.

Aaron Miller will perform acoustic shows at Frogtown on Thursdays in July.



BILL MAHER

Sunday, 7 p.m. — Tickets are on sale now to see political humorist Bill Maher at Whitney Hall in Louisville as part of the “Chase Brings it On” series.

Tickets range from $38 to $55 and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or purchase tickets online at kentuckycenter.org.



CHRIS KITCHEN

Chris Kitchen, jazz/pop guitarist, will perform from 6 to 9 p.m Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Chimney Corner Café, 1624 Carter Ave.

Call (606) 324-7500 for reservations or e-mail chriskitchen@adelphia.net.



ETA

Friday — The acoustic duo, along with Roger Smith, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at Andy’s Park Place Grille for a Friday night version of the Party on the Patio.

July 21, 2 p.m. — Birthday Party Friday at The Heritage Center in Huntington.

July 22, 7 p.m. — Greenbo Lake State Park Campground.

July 22, 10 p.m. — A live acoustic rock performance will be given at The Boston Beanery in Ashland until midnight.



HUNTINGTON OUTDOOR THEATER

The musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be performed at Huntington’s Ritter Park Amphitheater Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during July. Tickets are available at the gate at 6 p.m. and at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena box office. Those attending the festival seating event are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $13 for children 5 through 12 and children younger than 5 are admitted free.

For more information, call (304) 523-8080 or visit hotwv.org.



The HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

“Picnic at the Pops” will present three outdoor concerts at Harris Riverfront Park under the direction of Kimo Furumoto.

Aug. 19 — Some Enchanted Evening.



MOONLIGHT STAGE

The Greg Schaber Band will be featured at the Sundown at Moonlight concert series at 7 p.m. Friday on the Moonlight Stage on First Street.

The concert is free. For more information, call (606) 783-2001.



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Tuesday, 8 p.m. — The band will perform at The Monkey Bar with Hurt, Mercy Falls, Leicus and Another Year Gone.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $18 the day of the show.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call (606) 369-4111 or (740) 534-9019.



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 and available at the Freedom Hall Box Office and all Ticketmaster. 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.



The RETURN

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — Ashland Elks Lodge for three weeks.

July 20, 7 p.m. — Pullman Square in Huntington.

July 28 and 29 — Tomahawks in St. Albans, W.Va.



SOUTHERN PRIDE BAND

Fridays and Saturdays — SPB will perform at the Ironton Eagles No. 895 from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in June.

Please visit spband.com.



SPLIT DECISION BAND

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — This variety dance band performs at the Ashland American Legion Post 76, on the corner of 20th Street and Carter Avenue. Kitchen open for dining both nights until 9 p.m. Visit splitdecisionband.com or bobcooperonbass.tripod.com.



WILLIE NELSON

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. — Singer, songwriter and American icon Willie Nelson will perform at Whitney Hall in Louisville.

Tickets range from $35.50 to $65.50 and can be purchased by contacting The Kentucky Center Box Office at (502) 584-7777 or (800) 775-7777 or purchase tickets online at kentuckycenter.org.