ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys, plus Paul Callicoat and Sasha Colette, will perform Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

From the permanent collection of the Kentucky Folk Art Center, select works of Minnie Adkins.

Paintings by Bill Meadows, pottery by his students and photographs by Mike Rayburn are also on display.

The Potters Loft will be offering wheelthrown pottery classes. The eight-week classes are offered either Jan. 7 through Jan. 25 or Jan. 8 through Jan 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. under the instruction of Bill Meadows. For more information, call (304) 654-9948.

Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Tours welcome. (606) 324-1296, 1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland.



APPALACHIAN

LEAGUE OF ARTISTS

All regional artist are welcome to meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Paintsville Recreation Center. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (606) 367-9846.



ART OF THE REDEEMED

STUDIO & GALLERY

The gallery, in Suite 206 on the second floor of the Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., Ashland, 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.

Special exhibit — “Toothpick Constructions” by Les Hayes, which include a replica of his home, the Spider Web House, Cracker Barrel restaurants, the old Russell High School, houses, barns, churches and depots.

‰On exhibit — New impressionistic landscapes and seascapes in oil by Kirtz. Also on exhibit are pastels, acrylics and mixed-media works.

‰On exhibit — New contemporary works by Chapman in acrylic and mixed media. He is accepting portrait commissions.

Openings are still available in classes or private lessons in pastel, acrylic and oil.

The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator and open by appointment.

For more information, call Kirtz or Chapman at (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.



ARTS RESOURCES FOR

THE TRI-STATE

Arts Resources for the Tri-State offers Holiday Candlelight House Tours, Huntington’s most beautifully decorated homes extend a cordial welcome to you this holiday season.

‰Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. — Open house. The ARTS Christmas Concert will be performed by participants of the Renaissance Fine Arts School. There will also be a cookie walk and crafts.

‰Dec. 28, 29 — Beth and Bruce Holiday Favorites, with Beth McVey and Bruce Rous. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, cost and tickets for the events, call (304) 733-2787.

Art Resources for the Tri-State (ARTS) is at 900 8th Street in Huntington.



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

There are limited spaces available for classes and workshops. The workshop is $65. Call (606) 845-7408 for more information. Supply lists will be supplied when you sign up. Gift certificates are available. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call (606) 356-1357. E-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com, Web bananatreestudios.com

‰Oils: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday with Mike Wagner.

‰Watercolors: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Kim McKisson.

‰Ceramics: 9:30 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday with Ken Macht.

‰Youth art classes: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Kim McKisson. Classes last four weeks. Cost is $40 plus materials.

Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Special Museum Holiday Hours:

The Highlands Museum will be closed Dec. 24 through 26.

New Year’s Eve Celebration: Dec. 31, 2007, 9 p.m. to midnight at the museum, 1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland , KY. Sponsored by the City of Ashland, live musical performances celebrate the new year in a family friendly environment. Free admission.

Student special events

‰“River Expedition” opens a new permanent exhibit in the Discovery Center. Visitors will travel the Ohio River and explore its natural history. Young explorers will view boats and bridges, fish, frogs and tents. Cavers can investigate ”Discovery Cavern” to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for 5 through 11.

‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that you’ve seen on PBS’ “FETCH!” Free with regular admission.

‰“A Tree House of My Own:” What do you see when you’re up in a tree? Learn about the natural world around us! Bugs and beetles, butterflies and snakes, animals and birds, plants and flowers all take their place in your own backyard.

‰“The World at War: Answering the Call” (through Dec. 31)

The Appalachian region has always given up its sons and daughters to war. Reflect on the public and private sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during the wars of the twentieth century.

‰“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 50s 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 of well-known country music artists and local singer songwriters who came from towns on US 23. Learn more about Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Play the Music Quilt where everyone can be a musician!

For more information, call (606) 329-8888; fax (606) 324-3218 or e-mail info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is highlandsmuseum.com. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Monday by appointment. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 seniors and children, members and children younger than 2 admitted free.

Upcoming special exhibits and events:

‰“Holidays at the Highlands:” Christmas on a Shoestring: Not so old-fashioned ways to make do from Christmases of the 1930s. Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays with a nostalgic look at Christmas past. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31.

‰”Coming Home: A Retrospective of Paintings by Joyce Williams:” Through Jan. 19. View paintings by award winning watercolorist and Ashland native Joyce Williams.



HUNTINGTON

MUSEUM OF ART

Classes:

To register for a class, call Brad Boston at (304) 529-2701, Ext. 21.

Exhibits:

‰Through Jan. 13 — “Works from the Tri-State Collections,” consisting of art collected by residents of the Tri-State, and “The Collection of Alex E. Booth Jr.”

‰“Passionate Gatherings/Private Worlds: Works from Tri-State Collections” continues through Dec. 30, 2007. This exhibit features works in a variety of media and ranging from ancient to contemporary borrowed from art collectors in the Tri-State region.

‰The Collection of Alex E. Booth, Jr., continues through Jan. 13, at the Huntington Museum of Art and features works by John Singer Sargent, George Wesley Bellows, Georges Braque, and others.

‰Exhibitions on permanent display include 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 (Tropical 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 $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, school tours and the public on Tuesdays. Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.



IRONTON COUNCIL

FOR THE ARTS

“Sounds and Stories” is the theme for the 2007-2008 Lawrence County concert series sponsored by the Ironton Council for the Arts. The six shows range from classical to folk to Celtic.

All shows begin at 7:20 p.m. at Ohio University Southern, 1804 Liberty Ave. in the Riffe Center Mains Rotunda, except for the final performance, “John Henry.” This show will be presented in the Collins Center, Bowman Auditorium.

Season tickets are on sale. Family season tickets are $60, adult tickets are $30 and senior citizens and students are $25. Tickets for individual shows may be purchased at the door at $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and full-time students. For more information, call Patrick McCoy at (740) 533-4541, e-mail to irontonarts@hotmail.com or visit southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts.



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 ‘30s is on display.

“The Leming Gallery,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists. Jime Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Carolina Wilson will be on display.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Open Saturdays during the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

The Kentucky Folk Art Center in Morehead features the Edgar Tolson Folk Art Library and a 900-piece collection of folk art which is displayed by exhibiting 115 items at a time. Many of the works showcase artists from Morehead State University, 102 West First Street.

For additional information, call (606) 784-2204.

The center is at 102 West First St., Morehead.



THE PENDLETON ART CENTER

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the studios of 38 artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.

Special open hours on Saturdays in December for some studios will be from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Left Bank Café is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3815. Roger Smith will be performing from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Wallace Fine Art Printing — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3309.

Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-2597.

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

Mondays: Watercolor classes with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965; and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.

Watercolor class from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Tuesdays: Beginning Acrylic Painting Class from 6 to 8 p.m., call Cathie Lambeau at (304) 697-0514.

Watercolor class from 6 to 8 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. Call (606) 329-0048.

Wednesdays: “Learn to Draw — Sharpen Your Skills” 10 a.m. to noon. Call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or check the Pendleton Web site at pendletonartcenter.com.

Visit the Pendleton Art Center at Newport on the Levee, Plaza Level. The Gallery presents exclusively the works of artists from the three Pendleton Art Centers in Ashland, Cincinnati and Rising Sun, Indiana. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Speed Art Museum

Jan. 2 through March 23, 2008 — “Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt.” Featuring the brilliant, bold quilts created int eh 20th century by a group of women who live in the small, isolated African-American community of Gee’s Bend in southwestern Alabama.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

“Happy Holidays” 10 percent off sale.

Deborah Berry is December’s featured artist of the month.

For more information about the gallery, which houses work by more than 30 artists, call (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 and ask for Barbara. New hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 27 through Christmas.

1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Raceland American Legion Post 43 will host a fish fry to celebrate the formation of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 43. the event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at the post.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Tuesday — Karaoke with Beth.

Wednesday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by the band Split Decision.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 471

American Café 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

Thursday — Free tacos.

Friday — dinners and munchie platters.

Saturday and Sunday — Free food and the band Main Event will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight

Every Wednesday — Life members Night, munchie platters, fun and games and The Poaceous Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.

Off Rt. 2 in Greenup. (606) 473-7805. New members welcome.



AMVETS POST 14

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.



ARTS RENAISSANCE

Dec. 20, 8 p.m. — The Tri-State Youth Orchestra will present its annual Christmas in the ARTS Renaissance auditorium. The doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $5 and children 12 and under are free.



ASHLAND EAGLES

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December — The Edge.

The Edge will perform on New Year’s Eve.

First and Third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s Meeting.

Monday — A League Darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Pool Tournament and B League Darts.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday — Blind draw darts.

701 Carter Ave., Ashland. Call (606) 324-7644.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Children’s Christmas Party will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, with food games and Santa Claus.

Monday through Thursday — Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Hot dogs.



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.

Seven 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.

Big Sandy

Superstore Arena

Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. — Kid Rock. Tickets are $45 general admission and $39.50 reserved seating on sale beginning Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the arena ticket office, Ticketmaster or charge by phone at (304) 523-5757; or online at livenation.com. Tickets are subject to applicable ticketing fees.



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Dec. 31, 7 p.m. — Bottomline, Newtime and Bobby Maynard and Breakdown.

Jan. 19, 7 p.m. — Dave Evans.

The venue is on Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg. For more information, call Jim McCormick at (606) 928-9984.



CADILLAC RANCH

Every Friday — Donna Cunningham and The Ranch Hands Band.

Every Saturday — Dewey Howard and Big Run Band.

Ohio 104, Lucasville. Tickets $8.



CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE

Through Dec. 30 — “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Howard Dallin. For tickets or more information, call the playhouse box office at (513) 421-3888 or toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, (800) 582-3208. Call (513) 345-2248 for TDD accessibility.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

Donna Cunningham will perform during December. Door prizes will be awarded.

Dec. 26 — Christmas party. The club will supply 200 pieces of chicken. Those attending are asked to bring side dish and desserts.

Dec. 31, 8 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Party.

First Tuesday of each month — ABC Coin Club will meet. Free admission. Tables: $10.

The club is on Roberts Drive. Call (606) 929-9930.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

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 & CAFE ZEAL

The Frame Up Gallery, 1436 Winchester Ave., across from Ashland Plaza Hotel.

Hard-to-find gift items and custom framing design can be found from noon to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Artists interested in a place to exhibit their work should e-mail frameitup@roadrunner.com.



GREENUP COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

The center has a dance every Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $4. Concessions are available and door prizes are awarded. For more information, call the center at (606) 473-6244.



GREENUP JAYCEES

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Music by the Silver String Band, featuring Big Jim and Gail. Line dance lessons at 6 p.m.

Reservations are now being taken for New Year’s Eve.

Cornhole games are available for practice before the band takes the stage.

Those with a birthday on Saturday are admitted free. Lottery tickets are given away every Saturday night. Admission is $4 for adults $2 for seniors. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Call (606) 473-9623.



IRONTON EAGLES 895

Monday — Euchre. 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 and Thursday — Karaoke.

Thursday — Pool tournaments, shuffle board and Texas Hold ‘em. Happy hour prices all day.

Friday and Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live music by Southern Thunder.

Saturday, 2 p.m. — Blind draw dart tournament.

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



JAVA DAVE’S

Poetry readings will be Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Those interested in reading should call Mark Salyers at (606) 571-4978.

Joe’s Lost

Creek Jamboree

Dec. 31, 7 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Party with Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. Other entertainment will be the Tommy Webb Band and C.J. the D.J. from WSIP in Paintsville. Admission is $10. Tickets may be purchased from Joe’s Carpet House in Lowmansville.

The Jamboree is located in Lowmansville, off State Route 23 onto State Route 645 East, then on to 581 South, go 3 1/2 miles.



THE KENTUCKY CENTER

The Kentucky Center has established a partnership with Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center at 384 W.A. Jenkins Road in Elizabethtown. The performance was originally scheduled at the Brown Theatre, but slow ticket sales prompted the unprecedented step of working with another venue to increase the center’s reach in to the Commonwealth. Those with tickets to the Brown performance will be contacted individually by the Kentucky Center Box Office.

Single tickets are $15. tickets may be purchased by calling (270) 769-8837.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday, 7 p.m. — Radiant Heart, Unmerited Favor, Sam Sampson and New Dawn.

Dec. 28 — His Own, Don Zornes, On A Journey and Witness.

Concerts will be at the Flatwoods Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall, 2310 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods, unless otherwise specified.

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 arnoldsexton@windstream.net or visit kyova.org. Call (606) 836-5582.

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

THEATRE

Feb. 20 through 23, 8 p.m. — “The Seagull.”

April 23 through 26, 8 p.m. — “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

All shows are at Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center Playhouse on campus. Call (304) 696-2787. marshall.edu/cofa.



THE MONKEY BAR

Dec. 18 — Cinder Road with Crimson Rising and TBA

MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

Jan. 12, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Joe Isaacs, Tommy Webb Band, Woodettes, Charlie Sizemore, Ernie Thacker, Bo Issacs and Tom T. Hall. Admission is $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

The show will be taped live for DVDs to be sent to our troops away from home.

For advance tickets and more information, call (888) 622-2787 or (606) 928-2121.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Dec. 29 — Barry Scott & Second Wind.

Jan. 5 — David Davis and the Warriors.

Admission: Adults $12, Seniors 55 and older, $10. Children 12 and younger $5.

The doors open at 5 p.m., showtime is 7:30 p.m. Concessions are available.

Tickets are $12 per show, $10 for Senior Citizens and $5 for children.

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

I-64, Exit 28 at Milton, W.Va.

Ohio University Southern

Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Mains Rotunda — “The Local Girls,” consisting Mimi Hall, Brenda Catania and Gay Dalzell. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and full-time students. The concert is sponsored by the Ironton Council for the Arts/Lawrence County Concert Series.



PARADOX RIFT

Thursdays are ‘80s Night ($3 cover/$5 All-You-Can-Drink Wells from 8 to midnight).

Ladies $1 all night, power hour, 2-4-1 Cocktails till midnight. Hosted by E2, music by DJ Ill-Spin.

Every night women receive $1 off all drinks not on special. Doors open at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

2127 Manchester Ave., Huntington. Just off Third Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets.

Visit myspace.com/paradoxrift.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Dec. 28, 7 p.m. — America’s Bluegrass Gospel Show. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Jan. 7 — Ballroom dance classes for singles and couples. Beginners and intermediate classes offered. Dancing with the Stars fitness workout as well as a salsa workout. Barbarann Wheeler is instructor. Call for reservations or questions at (606) 324-6683.

1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 324-3175. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions.



PORTSMOUTH ELKS LODGE

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 seniors; children 10 and younger are admitted free. The lodge is at 317 Court St. in Portsmouth.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CLUB

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap. Cost is $7.

Jan. 5, 2008, 7 p.m. — Tim Morris & Appalachian Heritage. Cost is $6.



RED BARN

The “Red Barn” on Kentucky Route 7 at Warnock

New Owners

Dance every Friday and Saturday night.

Live music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Door opens at 7 p.m.

Friday night band — The Gray Boys and Friends.

Saturday night band — The Red Barn House Band.

Taking reservations for New Years Eve.

Bring Family and Friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.

No alcohol. For more information, call 922-9346.



SADDLE RIDGE

Thursdays — College Night, no cover charge.

Fridays, 11 p.m. to close — DJ Atom Bomb will spin your Top 40 and Pop music favorites.

Saturdays, D.J. Atom Bomb. Dancing.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

801 3rd Ave., Huntington. (304) 522-1666. Visit SaddleRidgeHuntington.com.



SOGGY BOTTOM

CAMPGROUND

Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music at the campground. Admission is $5.

Call (606) 473-9095 for more information.



TRI-STATE YOUTH

ORCHESTRA

Today, 8 p.m. — Renaissance Auditorium of ARTS. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, kids under 12 free. For information contact TSYO@aol.com.



The V CLUB

Mondays — ‘80s dance night with special drink prices.

Corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street. Call (304) 781-0680 for more information. Visit myspace.com/wvvclub.



VFW POST 1054

December, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Strangers Band will perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. The lounge is on 7th Avenue and 10th Street in Huntington. Make your New Year’s Eve reservations now. For more information, go to etamusic.org, click on The Strangers.



VFW POST 8850

South Third Street in Ironton. (740) 532-3000.



VFW POST 8429

1180 Walker Branch Road, Ceredo.



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Tuesday — Karaoke beginning at 9 p.m.

Wednesday — Advance line dancers class beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday — Beginners line dancing beginning at 7:30 p.m.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Monday night gospel will be closed during December, will reopen Jan. 7.

Tonight, 7 to10 p.m. — Starlight Band. Cost: $6.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band. John Thornsberry. There will be a covered dish dinner. Admission is $6.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The News Sounds and a special guest. Admission is $6.

New performers are welcomed and needed.

No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted. Admission is $6.

Exit Ohio 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg. Call (740) 357-5792 for more information or directions. Online visit whiteys-musicbarn.com.



AARON MILLER BAND

Sundays and Mondays — Miller will perform acoustic shows at Loser’s in Nashville.

Monday nights are Songwriter’s Night, which Miller hosts. Visit myspace.com/aaronmillerband.



CHRIS KITCHEN

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. — The jazz/pop guitarist will perform at the Chimney Corner Café, 1624 Carter Ave.

Call (606) 324-7500 for reservations or e-mail chriskitchen@roadrunner.com. Visit myspace.com/chriskitchenguitar.



ETA

ETA is Eddie Riffe and Tony Maynard, acoustic. The Strangers Band is John Hall, drums and vocals; Tony Maynard, guitars and vocals; Chuck Bennett, bass and vocals; and Eddie Riffe, vocals and guitar. Visit etamusic.org. Visit etamusic.org.



GYPZY ROZE

Dec. 28, 29 — The Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.

New Years Eve — $5 for food and party favors included.

Jan. 5 — The Brothers Of The Wheel party in Huntington at the Raddison Hotel.

Jan. 11, 12, 18, 19 — The Fuzzy Duck in Ironton.



LARRY PANCAKE

Pancake wil perform at Noggin’s on Gallia Street in Portsmouth on New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. After the show, D.J. Dirty Ernie will finish the night. Food will be offered. For more information, call (740) 355-1166.



The POACEOUS BAND

Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. — American Legion Post 43, Old U.S. 23 & Legion Drive, Raceland. (606) 836-8355.

Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — AMVETS post 95, Herring Road, Greenup. (606) 473-7805.

Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight — American Legion Post 43, Old U.S. 23 and Legion Drive, Raceland. (606) 836-8355.

Poaceous is Dennis Page, Sheree Page, Marvin Imes and Donnie Skeens. For more information, call (606) 923-7232 or 923-2595. thepoaceousband@aol.com. myspace.com/thepoaceousband.



THE RETURN NEWS

Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. — McNally’s Pub in Cross Lanes, 5455 Big Tyler Road.

Pick up a new Return T-Shirt and some CDs for Christmas gifts.

New Year’s Eve, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Austyn’s Restaurant in Ironton, located in the old train depot. Tickets are $25 for singles and $50 a couple, including a midnight buffet and champagne.

Dinner will be served until 9 p.m., but are not included in the ticket prices.

To purchase tickets, call (740) 533-3463.



ROGER SMITH

Fridays, noon to 1:30 p.m. — Left Bank Café in the Pendleton Art Center in Ashland.



SOUTHERN PRIDE BAND

Fridays and Saturdays — SPB will perform at the Ironton Eagles 895 from 8:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit spband.com.



SPLIT DECISION BAND

Band members are Mike Allen, lead vocals and lead guitar; Mitch Moore, lead guitar, lead vocals and keyboards; Ray Hale, lead vocals, guitar and percussion; Steven Bowens, lead vocals and keyboards; Bob Cooper, bass guitar and lead vocals; and Steve Wurts, drums and DJ.

Visit splitdecisionband.net or e-mail sdband2007@yahoo.com.



STEVE FREE

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The Market Street Cafe, 212 Market St., Portsmouth.

Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Ye Olde Lantern, 601 2nd St., Portsmouth.

For more information, visit stevefree.com.



THREE FOLD CHORD

Friday, 8 p.m. — He Brews Coffee House in Ashland.