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 eight-week sessions will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Master potter Bill Meadows invites beginning and advanced students.
For more information, 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 twentieth 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
The last Sunday of every month (unless it is a holiday), the studio will be the gathering place for regional artists. All artists are invited to the 5th Salon from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on the Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trail Web site. Artists are asked to being a piece of work (finished or in progress) to share with the group.
Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — Reception for the Donovan Exhibit (Brent, Steve, Beth, David and Gene). Wine and cheese will be served.
Ceramics class will begin Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 12.
Painting class will begin Aug. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 16.
Watercolor classes will begin Aug. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks, ending Oct. 18.
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.
HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and
DISCOVERY CENTER
Special events:
Summer Science Thursdays — Mix up some kitchen chemistry, including make-n-take bubbles. For rising first- through third-grade students today from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10.
First Friday Art Walk — From 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, the museum will host a double feature with an opening of “Tennis Anyone? The History and Players of the Game” and the Kentucky Creative Arts Club Founders Day Exhibit. Admission is free.
Tri-State Talent Search — From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, the museum will host the next country, bluegrass or gospel sensations. Contestants will compete for prizes and a chance to perform for a larger audience at the Southern Ohio Opry and Ashland’s Poage Landing Days. Regular admission.
Planet Kid Day — From noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 12, the Ashland Town Center will host the Highlands and student volunteers to lead sight and sound experiments and activities.
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:
Tennis Anyone? The History and Players of the Game — Friday through Oct. 20. From the collection of Dr. Michael Eden, founder and past president of Tennis Collectors of America, learn about the people who played and developed the game.
Memorabilia from the past and present tell the story of the programs that continue to make tennis a strong intergenerational sport.
Kentucky Creative Arts Club Founders Day Exhibit — Friday through Aug. 25. Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Unique two-dimensional work on display by Tri-State artists. Free. From water colors to collage and oils, this display is always a public favorite.
“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
New Exhibit:
“The Light of Day” — Contemporary Prints and Studio Glass from the Permanent Collection will be on display through Oct. 1. Works by artists such as Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, Henry Halem, and Dale Chihuly are included.
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.
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 by contacting one of the artists at (606) 675-2326.
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 third phase.
For more information on the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.
Stop by the Pendleton from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday for First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland. Studios are also open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday for Second Look Saturday.
“Watercolor Classes,” on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration with a deposit is required. Call Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 or Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.
“Experimental Mixed Media,” four weekly classes to be Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., available through Aug. 1. No painting or drawing skills are needed. 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. Preregistration with a deposit is required. The instructor is Sylvia Jackson. For more information, call (606) 928-0257.
Pastel classes with William Wallace (606) 928-7662 are from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Fabric Dying Class with Cathy Vigor on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. Four week series. For more information, call Cathy at (606) 325-3691.
Artist of the month is potter William Wallace, landscape artist, Studio 125.
Plan now to enter the National Juried Tennis Art Competition. Entries are due Aug. 15. For more information (606) 920-9863 or Dr. Jack Ditty at jackdittymd.com.
RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY
New Orleans style Dixieland music and jazz of the Carl Toler Quartet. Artists from the gallery will display and demonstrate their 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 featured artist of the month of August is Kimmie Nickell of Barboursville. She is a graphic designer, print maker and watercolor and pastel artist. Her work is explosive with imagination, design and color.
The gallery will be open for First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m.
New art from other talented artists will be showcased. New craft items will be available in the gallery, including prints, greeting cards, wood, candles, stained glass, lighted bottles, blenko glass paper weights, new 2-D originals, quilts, bird houses and more.
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.
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 AREA CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU
Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — AACVB is partnering with the newly created Upward Arts Academy, 1638 Winchester Ave., Ashland, to showcase “Discover the Arts along U.S. 23.”
Special guests will be The Jenny Wiley Theatre Company, who will perform two 30-minute shows with songs from their current season. Watch “The Jenny Wiley Story,” “Nunsense,” “Footloose,” and “The Music Man.”
Artisans are invited to share and exhibit information about their programs and upcoming projects.
For more information, call (606) 324-3107.
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.
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 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.
BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE ARENA
Sept. 6 and 7 — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for “Barney Live! The Let’s Go Tour.” Barney, BJ and Baby Bop will introduce a new dino friend in the all-new tour.
Featuring 25 songs, including original compositions as well as classic Barney favorites, the show invites audiences in the Tri-State to sing, dance, tap and clap along with the dinosaurs.
Tickets range from $20 to $32 and will be available at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by calling (304) 523-5757.
BOB EVANS FARM CRAFT BARN
The work of quilter Ruby Justice of Kitts Hill, Ohio, will be featured through Aug. 31.
The Craft Barn is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 31. It is on the Bob Evans Farm on Ohio 588 in Rio Grande, Ohio.
CAMDEN PARK
The park will host its WOWK-TC Hot Summer Nights concert series. Every Friday and Saturday, Camden Park will host live music.
U.S. 60, West Huntington. (304) 429-4321 or (866) 8CAMDEN.
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 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.
The FRAME UP GALLERY
Steve Free and his band will entertain guests during First Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A light dinner menu along with cool frappes and a shot of expresso will be served to extend the evening experience of gallery hopping.
Reservations are being taken in advance.
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.
GUKUNDI MULTIPLEX
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. — “The Last Five Years,” a new musical by Jason Robert Brown, will be performed.
Aug. 18, 19, 25 and 26, 8 p.m. — Performances are scheduled for “John and Jen,” a new musical, at the multiplex.
Aug. 20 and 27, 3 p.m. — “John and Jen”
Tickets are available at the Blue Ribbon Lanes Bowling Center or over the phone by calling (606) 325-9981 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on performance dates.
807 Carter Ave., Ashland.
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 the HIWAY 140 Band with Mike Wolfe. 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
Tonight — 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.
IRONTON EAGLES 895
Monday — Euchre and Texas Hold ‘em.
Tuesday — Meeting at 7 p.m. with dinner following.
Wednesday and Thursday — Karaoke.
Friday and Saturday — Live music by Night Explosion.
South Third Street in Ironton. Hours are noon to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (740) 532-4847.
JENNY WILEY THEATRE
Today — “Music Man”
Friday — “Footloose”
Saturday — “Legend”
Sunday — “Music Man”
Tuesday — “Legend”
Wednesday — “Nunsense” Luncheon. Closing matinee. Evening show is “Footloose.”
Aug. 10 — “Legend” closes.
Aug. 11 — “Footloose” closes.
Aug. 12 — “Music Man” closes.
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.
JUDD PLAZA
“Melodies and Masterpieces” will return to Judd Plaza in Ashland for three more Fridays.
Artists fro the Pendleton Art Center will be on the Plaza to demonstrate their art. They will offer some items for sale.
Student volunteers from the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center will have a kid’s art table where young fans can make and take some special hands on art projects while they listen to the music.
Friday — Joe Freeman’s Bluegrass Band will bring a great show that includes some favorite Bluegrass tunes.
A third show is planned for Aug. 11, and performers will be announced soon.
KYOVA GOSPEL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Friday — The New Vision Trio along with Been Renewed & 2 Live & Theresa Jeffries
Aug. 11 — The Gospel Tide along with Heavenly Reign & Unmerited Favor
Aug. 18 — The Heavenbound James Gang along with Grace Harbour & Eric Ginn
Aug. 25 — His Own along with New Dawn & On a Journey & Ronnie Kinser
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.
Friday and Saturday — The Edge will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Aug. 11 and 12 — Steele Horse.
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.
LEXINGTON ART LEAGUE
Aug. 19 and 20 — American Founders Bank Woodland Art Fair 2006, with more than 200 artists and crafters participating in the juried event at Woodland Park, near downtown Lexington.
Open to the public Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free shuttle provided by LFUCG Division of Parks and Recreation. Admission is free.
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.
MORGAN COUNTY SORGHUM FESTIVAL
Sept. 22, 2 and 5 p.m. — ETA.
Sept. 22, noon — Larry Adams Band.
Sept 23, 6 p.m. — Larry Adams Band.
Live music from Brad Alford and Saddle Tramp will also be featured.
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 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. Performing this week is Sheldon Road.
Aug. 11, 7 p.m. — Triple CD Release Party Bash! Starring Wiley Dew, Luna and Rob McNurlin.
Aug. 12 — Special coffee house show with ETA, Stephen Salyers and The Rich Collins Three-O.
Aug. 18, 7 p.m. — Paramount Joe’s Rising Star Cafe. Open Mic Night.
Aug. 19, 8 p.m. — Cherryholmes, IBMA 2005 Entertainer of the Year, has taken the bluegrass world by storm since 2002. This incredible family hit their stride in 2003, and have appeared on “The Grand Ole Opry,” at the Ryman Auditorium, Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree, Nashville’s Country Music Fan Fare, Branson, Dollywood, IBMA Fan Fest and counltess radio and TV shows, festivals and concerts.
They released their third CD in 2004, “Bluegrass Vagabonds,” a phenomenal bluegrass success.
Tickets range from $10 to $25 and are available at the PAC Box Office.
Aug. 24, 7 p.m. — Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will perform at the PAC.
Aug. 26 — The Paramount Woman’s Association will present the fourth annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Fest and Cook-Off.
Great Bowls of Fire is a regional ICS sanctioned chili cook-off and follows all ICS rules and regulations.
It will be in the parking lot adjacent to the Paramount.
PIONEER PLAYHOUSE
Through Saturday — “Wait Until Dark.” Three con men prey upon a blind housewife in this thrill ride paved in goosebumps.
Aug. 8 to 19 — “Social Security.” Granny shows the children how to live it up, rated PG for “Postal Grandma.”
Shows are in a historic outdoor amphitheatre. There’s also an indoor stage, in case of rain.
Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for dinner and a show or $13 for the theatre only.
For more information or reservations, call (859) 236-2741 or visit pioneerplayhouse.com.
840 Stanford Road, Danville.
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. (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
Friday and Saturday — The campground will host a Bluegrass Festival. Friday’s performers will include Bobby Maynard, The Poaceous Band and Lost and Lonesome.
Saturday’s performers will include Appalachian Heritage, Schultz Creek, Smith-N-Company, Lost and Lonesome, EK Railroad, Big Caney Bluegrass and Jeff Kennedy.
Admission is $10 per person per day. Children age 12 and younger will be admitted free. Gate proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Camping is available and cost is $15 for electric sites and $10 for primitive sites.
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.
The V CLUB
Thursdays — 40lb Snapper.
Friday — Paul James beginning at 9 p.m.
Saturday — The Dynamics.
The V Club, 741 6th Ave., On the corner of 8th Street.
AARON MILLER BAND
Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. — Aaron Miller will perform acoustic shows at Frogtown in Ironton.
Aug. 11 and 12, 9 p.m. — The Aaron Miller Band will perform at The Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.
Aug. 18 — AMB will perform as part of the Rally on the River at the Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.
