ASHLAND — THE CLAY CENTER

Exhibits

‰Through April 7 — “Why Look at Animals?” photo exhibit.

‰Through April 7 — “Migrations,” fine art prints from six Native American artists.

‰Through April 7 — “It’s all Relative,” photography by WVU photography professor Michael Sherwin based on YouTube sources.

‰April 21 through July 1 — “The Curious World of Patent Models.”

Concerts

April 24, 7:30 p.m. — Straight No Chaser, a male a cappella group.

Shows

‰May 15, 7:30 p.m. — Burn the Floor dance group.

All activities, unless noted, are included with gallery admission, which is free for members or $5.50 for children and $7 for adults.

One Clay Square, Charleston; (304) 561-3570. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit theclaycenter.com.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART GALLERY

Upcoming exhibit

June 2 through Aug. 31 — The Bluegrass Biennial 2012: A Kentucky Juried Exhibition. Deadline for submission is Friday. Opening reception: June 2 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The gallery is on the campus of Morehead State University. For more information, call (606)



FAT CAT ART STUDIO

Featuring original oil paintings and drawings. Artists welcome to bring in works from every medium. All work is original and available for purchase.

Camayo Arcade Suite 24 on Winchester Avenue in Ashland. Open Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (606) 739-9296. Visit fatcatstudioashland.com or email andis@zoominternet.net.



THE FRENCH ART COLONY

Exhibits

‰Friday through April 1 — Gallipolis City Schools Art Show.

‰April 6 through 29 — The Gallia County Local Schools Art Show.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Child and adult class registration under way.

530 First Ave., Gallipolis; FACs family workshops require advance registration by calling (740) 446-3834. Visit frenchartcolony.org.



GRAYSON GALLERY and ART CENTER

Exhibits

‰Monday will be the 100th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America. On March 12, Girl Scouts of Carter County will display their exhibit, “100 Years of Girl Scouts — A Walk Down Memory Lane,” at the center. The exhibit will include pictures, games, cookies, patches and other memorabilia. Those who have pictures or memorabilia they’d like to donate or loan for the event or for the Girl Scout time capsule, call Bobbi Talbert at (606) 474-4067 or (606) 585-4443. Dropoff location will be at Edward Jones in the Town Mall in Grayson. Donations should be made by March 1.

Classes, a collaboration between the gallery and the Carter County Public Library, are under way, including:

‰Creative Writing — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Grayson branch, Carter County Public Library; instructor James Shope.

‰Book Illustrating — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Grayson Gallery and Art Center, 301 E. Third St., Grayson. Deadline to sign up is Friday.

‰Learning to Play Guitar — Noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Grayson branch, Carter County Public Library; Randy Satterfield, instructor. Free.

Exhibits

‰“Memories of the Past/Future Antiques: Vintage Art, Antiques and Collectibles featuring assemblage artist Cheryl Kuhn” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25.

‰Final Friday Art and Antiques Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. March 30. Free opening reception for assemblage artist Cheryl Kuhn of Art Angels Toys. Music by Larry Whitt, Brent Jack and Tom Berry; refreshments.

The gallery is available for special showings by appointment.

The gallery is in the former Grayson Fire Station at Carole Malone Boulevard and Third Street in Grayson. For more information, e-mail Dan Click at graysongallery@gmail.com or call (606) 922-0927.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM AND  DISCOVERY CENTER

Shopping

‰Gift shop: The museum carries a variety of jewelry for men and women, Candleberry candles and more.

Exhibits

‰Through April — “Mr. Watson Come Here.”

‰“World War II/Salute to Our Military” exhibit has been renovated and features never-before-seen items from the existing collection as well as new items.

‰“From Necessity to Novelty” features items that were once part of our daily lives.

‰“Windows to the Past” World War II Traveling Exhibit.” For more information, call the office or visit the website.

Permanent exhibits

‰Country Music Heritage Hall”

‰Momma’s Kitchen”

‰River Expedition”

‰Margaret Adkins’ “Forces of Nature” Weather Wall

‰“School Daze”

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric Man in the Ohio River Valley”

‰“Steel Rails”

Children’s Exhibits

‰Treehouse of My Own”

‰Discovery Cavern”

‰“The Aqua Zone”

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday  and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost for adults: $5.50; seniors, students and children: $4.50; Members and children 2 and younger admitted free.

Phone: (606) 329-8888; Fax: (606) 324-3218; e-mail: info@highlandsmuseum.com; Web address: Highlandsmuseum.com. The museum is at 1620 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.



HUNTINGTON MUSEUM

OF ART

Collections

The Touma Near Eastern Collection catalog. The catalog highlights selected art and artifacts from HMA’s Touma collection, which features 400 objects.

Exhibits

‰Through May 13 — “Table Top Bronze Sculptures by Women Artists.”

‰Through Nov. 18 — “Harvey Littleton: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Glass Studio Movement.”

‰Saturday through May 20 — “Sources and Influences: Contemporary Clay Artists, Mentors and Students.” Opening reception at 2 p.m. April 22.

Activities

‰Saturday KidsArt for students in kindergarten through fifth grade is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays in Studio 5. Admission: Free. Attend Saturday KidsArt five times and become a member of the KidsArt Club.

‰March Tuesday Tour — March 27, 7 p.m. HMA Artist in Residence Kathleen Kneafsey leads a guided tour of the exhibit titled “Sources and Influences: Contemporary Clay Artists, Mentors and Students.” A reception follows; admission is free.

For more information, call (304) 529-2701 or visit hmoa.org.



JESSE STUART

FOUNDATION

The Jesse Stuart Foundation preserves the human and literary legacy of Stuart and other Kentucky and Appalachian writers.

‰The JSF Regional Readers book group meets the last Tuesday of the month at at 5:45 p.m. March’s selection is “Watches of the Night” by Harry Caudill. The book group is open to all and new members are welcome. The complete reading list for 2012 is available at jsfbooks.com.

‰The Jesse Stuart Room features Stuart memorabilia, rare books and collectible items.

‰The Leming Art Gallery features works by area artists and photographs by William “Pictureman” Mullins.

‰The foundation book store offers a wide variety of new, used and collectible books, fine art prints, pottery, gift items and Ruth Hunt’s Blue Monday candy bars, Derbies, assorted chocolates and bourbon balls and mint julep bourbon balls. Also featured are books in the “Images of America” series of local pictorial histories.

‰The Young Readers’ Corner features Jesse Stuart’s junior books as well as books for children by Billy C. Clark and other regional authors; books in the “Childhood of Famous Americans” series; and resources for teachers of reading.

The foundation is at 1645 Winchester Ave. in downtown Ashland and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (606) 326-1667, visit jsfbooks.com or friend us on Facebook.



THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Friday, 8 p.m. — Celtic Crossroads.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Fuddy Meers.

Sunday, 7 p.m. — Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt.

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.”

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.”

March 15, 7:30 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.”

March 16, 8 p.m. — “Mary Poppins.”

May 13, 7 p.m. — Bonnie Raitt. Tickets start at $54.50.

501 W. Main St., Louisville. (502) 562-0100. kentuckycenter.org.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

Exhibits

Through March 31 — “Scenes from a Lost American: The Works of Jo Neace Krause and Charles Spellman.”

April 5 — “Outside in Ohio: A Century of Unexpected Genius.”

Events

June 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “A Day in the Country Folk Art Fair,” Morehead Conference Center near KFAC.

102 W. First St., Morehead. (606) 783-2204. kyfolkart.org.



KENTUCKY MUSEUM OF ART AND CRAFT

Exhibitions

Through April 14 — “Into the Mix,” an exhibit of the works on 10 Caribbean artists.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is free for members; $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military members. Family admission is (two adults and all children) $12. Children younger than 12 and students with ID are admitted free.

The museum is at 715 West Main St., Louisville. For more information, call (502) 589-0102 or visit kentuckyarts.org.



L STYLE

Potters’ Loft

A eight-week, wheel-thrown pottery class will be either Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the upstairs of the L Style Salon’s Potter's Loft, 1516 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Bill Meadows is the instructor. All skills levels are accepted; students work on their own wheel. For registration information, call (304) 654-9948 or e-mail wmmeadows63@gmail.com.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

“Show the Love,” an exhibit by local artist Sally Salyers, continues. Proceeds from the sale of her work or her husband’s work go toward defraying her medical costs.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit paintedcowgallery.com.

Each Tuesday, the gallery turns into a studio home for an assortment of artists to work on their artwork. Watercolor instructions are also offered by appointment each Tuesday. Call Maureen for prices and times.

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council, 103 S. Main Cross St., Louisa (across the street from the Lawrence County Courthouse.)

For more information, call the gallery at (606) 638-1313 or visit paintedcow.com. Also visit the site on Facebook.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

 The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of the Tri-State's Premier Artists with a wide range of talents. Pendleton Studios are open on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland and the next day for Second Look Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.

Artists of the Month

Denise Spaulding and Melanie Osborne, known for their mural paintings.

Graphics and printing

Fine art graphics and printing by Denise Spaulding, (606) 465-5589.

Now open

The Angry Frenchman Cafe open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Art classes

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

‰Mondays: Watercolor class with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to preregister and get a supply list. Enroll now.

‰Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to noon. Watercolor class with Janice LeBrun. Children’s art classes at 4 p.m. with LeBrun. (606) 329-0048. Beginning watercolor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with LeBrun.

‰Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to noon. — Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills/Learn the Art of Using Colored Pencils with Sylvia Jackson. (606) 928-0257.

‰Thursdays: Craft classes from 3 to 5 p.m. with Angy Hall (606) 831-3592 and Amy Litteral (828) 713-5862.

To become a part of this artist community, rent one of our wide-range of studios to accommodate your individual needs as a working artist or as a beautiful showcase for your work. Hang your work in our gallery with the finest to be seen in the area. $50 off your initial deposit on studios rented between 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays during our open house. For more information about studio rental, call Chrissie LaLonde at (606) 920-1890 or e-mail csmithpac@yahoo.com.

For more information, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.



ROWAN COUNTY

ARTS CENTER

Thursdays, 8 p.m. — Open Mic Night.

At 205 E. Main St. in Morehead; open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (606) 783-9857 or e-mail info@rcartscenter.org.



THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

Exhibits

‰Through Sunday — “Unveiling the New Speed: A Model of the Future.”

‰Through Spring — Minimalism: Now/Then/Again.

‰Through May 6 — “Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color.”

The museum is at 2035 S. Third St., Louisville. Call (502) 614-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org.



TRI-STATE ARTS ASSOCIATION

April 14, 9 a.m. — Juried session for membership, Pendleton Arts Center. Prospective members must be 18 or older and have five pieces of original art for review by jury committee. For more information, visit tristatearts.org. Also contact Sylvia Jackson, membership chairman, at (606) 928-0257 or email jackjcksnjck@aol.com.

The center is at 1537 Winchester Ave.



TSHD ARCHITECTS/1414 GALLERY

Through March — “Why Do you Do What You Do?,” exhibit by Paul G. Blazer High School art students.

1414 WInchester Ave., Ashland. (606) 393-5190.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. — Watercolor classes for beginners and intermediate painters. Call ahead to join. First class is free. Barbara Delligatti, instructor. Cost is $20.

Gallery and framing hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment.

The Upstairs Gallery has new art and gifts available from its 25 Tri-State artists.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave. in Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-2470 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.



PLACES TO GO



AMERICAN LEGION POST 23

Fridays in March, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Double Shot.

705 Court St., Portsmouth. For more information, call (740) 353-3030.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Fridays, 7:30 p.m. — Karaoke with Honey B.

Saturdays — Poaceous

The club is at U.S. 23 and Legion Drive in Raceland. For more information, call (606) 836-8355.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Jimmy Stevens.

Monday to Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. — Happy Hour.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Happy Hour.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Pool tournament.

Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke with Stacy.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Queen of Hearts drawing.

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — Split Decision Band.

Kitchen open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Carryout is available for non-members. To place orders, call (606) 329-2162.

Banquet room available.

405 20th St. at Carter Ave. in Ashland.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 93

Mondays — Bingo. Early birds at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. All packs are $5.

For more information, call (304) 453-6722.

302 Eighth St. in Kenova.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 325

Friday, 4:30 p.m. — Bingo.

Wednesday — Euchre Tournament. Register before 7 p.m.

Saturdays: 7 p.m. — Karaoke.

The legion is in Flatwoods. (606) 836-4141.



AMVETS POST 14

Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke with Bobbi.

Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — Kyote. Beer $1 and free hot dogs from 4 p.m. to close.

Monday through Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m. — Happy hour.

Every Second Monday, 7 p.m. — Post meeting.

Every Third Monday, 7 p.m. — Ladies auxiliary meeting.

Every Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. — Sons of the AmVets squad meeting.

No cover charge.

The club is at 1425 Chestnut St. in Kenova. (304) 453-3086.



AMVETS POST 95

Saturdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke with Beth.

Friday and Wednesdays — Ladies and sons of AMVETS serving food.

Saturday and Sunday — Bingo.

New members welcome.

The club is off Ky. 2 in Greenup. Call (606) 473-7805 for more information.



ARIEL-ANN CARSON DATER PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Ohio Valley Symphony, “The Trumpets Shall Sound.”

April 14, 8 p.m. — Gary Lee Tolley and Friends.

April 28, 8 p.m. — Ohio Valley Symphony with violinist Chin Kim.

May 19, 7 p.m. — Tri-County Gospel Sing.

June 16, 7:30 p.m. — Midnight Cloggers’ 25th anniversary spectacular.

June 17, 3:30 p.m. — Midnight Cloggers’ 25th anniversary spectacular.

July 7, 8 p.m. — Dukes of Dixieland, Ohio Valley Symphony.

The center is at 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis. (740) 446-2787 or visit arieltheatre.org.



ASHLAND EAGLES

Fridays and Saturdays in March, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Private I’s.

First and third Mondays, 7 p.m. — Men’s meeting.

Monday — A-League darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Dart Association; 8 p.m. to midnight — karaoke. Ladies auxiliary will operate the kitchen.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Ping-pong tournament.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. — Blind-draw darts; open mic night and cornhole tournament.

Friday and Saturday, 9:15 p.m. — Blind draw darts.

Jan’s Kitchen is open Mondays from 7 p.m. to close; Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to close. Pickup orders are available.

The club is at 701 Carter Ave. in Ashland. For more information, call (606) 324-7644.



ASHLAND ELKS 350

First and Third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. — Lodge meetings.

Thursdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke by Lazer Jam.

Fridays and Saturdays in March — March Madness; 10 televisions.

Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch served. Daily specials.

Thursday through Saturday: 6 to 9 p.m. — Dinner served.

Today, 6 p.m. — Fundraising spaghetti dinner. Tickets: $5. Proceeds go to Boy Scouts of America.

Call (606) 325-3557 for lunch specials and carryout orders.



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Mondays — A league darts.

Tuesdays — B league darts.

Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Open mic, DJ and karaoke.

Daily drink specials from 3 to 7 p.m.

Activities for Moose members and guests only.

The club is at 2314 Winchester Ave. in Ashland. For more information, call (606) 324-4644.



B&B JAMBOREE,

HIGHWAY 140

Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $6.

No drugs or alcohol permitted. 2.5 miles off U.S. 52 on Highway 140 North off South Webster, Ohio, exit.

For more information, call (740) 285-2183 or (740) 574-2991.



BEECHY CREEK

MUSIC CENTER

Saturdays, 8 p.m. live music by TLH and the Beechy Creek Boys. Admission is $5 and children younger than 11 free.

Second Sunday of the month, 1:30 p.m. — Gospel music. Free admission, free food; bring a dish if you like. Donations accepted at the door.

There will be door prizes, 50-50, a restaurant area and a wooden dance floor.

The center is seven miles west of the Greenup Locks and Dam off the A-A Highway on Beechy Creek, Greenup. For more information, call (606) 932- 2011.



BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE

ARENA

Sunday, 3 p.m. — The Newsboys.

March 14, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. — Piccadilly Circus.

March 24, 7 p.m. — Zac Brown Band. Tickets: $45, $59.50 and $64.50.

April 10 and 11 — “Elmo’s Super Heroes” with Play Zone before the show.Tickets: $12, $15 and $20.

April 19, 7:30 p.m. — Barry Manilow. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

April 20 through 22 — 42nd annual Dogwood Arts and Crafts Festival.

April 27, 7:30 p.m. — Billy Currington with special guests David Nail and Kip Moore. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

May 12, 6:30 p.m. — Godsmack and Staind with Halestorm. Tickets: $42.50 in advance, general admission floor and bowl, $45 day of show.

To place ticket orders or charge by phone, go to Ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Saturday — Tommy Webb Band and Moron Brothers.

March 24 — Bobby Maynard and Breakdown.

April 7 — Sammy Adkins and The Sandy Hook Mountain Boys and Junior Blankenship.

4643 Blue Ribbon Road, Catlettsburg. All shows start at 7 p.m. and are $12 unless otherwise noted.



CALLIHAN’S

Wednesday — Jam Night with Eddie Riffe.

Friday, 8 p.m. — Better Day Parade.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Corbin Fitzpatrick and Louie McNeal.

March 16, 8 p.m. — Wiley Dew.

March 17, 8 p.m. — The Thrillbillys.

March 23,8 p.m. —  Jason Mays and Brian Henderson of Split Nixon.

March 24, 8 p.m. — Julie Westlake and Abbey Kimball.

March 30, 8 p.m. — Corbin Fitzpatrick and Louie McNeal.

March 31, 8 p.m. — Larry Whitt, Brent Jack and Tom Berry.

The venue is at Kyova Mall on U.S. 60.



CAMDEN PARK

Season passes are available for $49.99 per person. To order, call (866) CAMDEN.

The park is off Exit 6, Interstate 64, Huntington.



CARTER CAVES

First and third Monday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. — Pickin’ at the Caves.

344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill. Phone (606) 286-4411 or (800) 325-0059.

Friday through Sunday — Wild Wacky Weekend scrapbooking crop and card making workshops. Cost: $50. For more information, call The Scrapbook General Store at (606) 836-7033.

For more information and reservations, call the park at (800) 325-0059. For a list of the weekend's activities, visit winteradventureweekend.com/TrackingWoodsLoreFlyer.pdf.



CHARLESTON BALLET

March 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m. — “Play Ball!,” Charleston Civic Center theater. This ballet celebreates the opening of baseball season by paying hommage to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of 1943. For tickets, call (304) 342-6541.



CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER

April 18 — Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus.

To purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301. (304) 345-1500.



THE CHATTER BOX

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Dave Skeens and Mountain View Bluegrass.

March 23 — Mike Marshall.

Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Bill Marcum and the Country Boy Band.

Tuesdays — Open Mic.

Thursdays — Line dancing lessons.

April 13 — Ivan Smith and Stillwater Bluegrass.

$5 cover charge on band nights.

Music nights special is two hot dogs and fries for $4.99. Homecooked meals.

1404 Poplar St. in Kenova. To place orders or more information, call (304) 453-5007.

 

COFFEETREE BOOKS

March 15, 7 p.m. — Book signing by George Eklund.

March 30, 7 p.m. — Bedtime stories.

The store is at 159 E. Main St., Morehead. (606) 784-8364.



COUNTRY CLUB

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — The Almost Country Club Band.

Reservations are being taken for weddings and receptions.

Admission is $6 for adults; 13 to 18 years, $4; 12 and younger admitted free. Family atmosphere and no alcohol permitted. Concessions available. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. Cover charge at the door, children 12 and younger admitted free.

The club is at 5405 Roberts Drive in Ashland.



DEBBIE’S MUSIC SHOW HOUSE

Watch for information about upcoming talent show.

The venue is on Highway 60, Salt Lick. For more information, call (606) 683-2299 or (606) 776-6780. Visit debbiewilsonmusic.com or debbiesmusicshowhouse.com.



EASTERN KENTUCKY

EXPO CENTER

April 21, 7:30 p.m. — Eric Church with Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke.

126 Main St., Pikeville. Tickets may be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Visit eastkyexpo.com.



FORT FALLS AND FRIENDS

Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Kentucky Backroads.

Owner is Audrey Blevins. Doors open at 6 p.m. Adults, $6 and children younger than 12 admitted free. At Junction 182 on Carter Caves State Park Road. Half-and-half drawings, cash drawings on every break. Concessions served; no alcohol.

For more information, call (606) 474-6400 or (606) 475-3664.



THE FRAME UP GALLERY

& CAFE ZEAL

Hours: Monday, noon to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hard-to-find gift items and custom framing design.

Exhibit

Andi Sword’s oil paintings.

Gallery is at 1436 Winchester Ave. in Ashland, across from the Ashland Plaza Hotel. (606) 324-8565.



FROGTOWN USA

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. — River Cities Dart Club.

Wednesdays, 9 p.m. to close — “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers Jam Night” with Hurricane Hager. All musicians welcome.

Thursdays, 7 to 11 p.m. — County Road 6.

Live music every Friday and Saturday night.

April 14 — Wounded Warriors fundraiser, including poker run, auction and food sales.

2515 S. Third St., Ironton. (740) 532-8337.



GRANNY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

Serving food at 3 p.m. Open Thursday through Saturday with entertainment on Friday.

Friday, 6 p.m. — Five for the Gospel.

The venue is in Willard. For more information, call (606) 474-8186.



HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM AND VILLAGE

April 14 — Way Back Weekend: Rifle to Rocket.

3300 Harvey Road, Huntington. For more information, call (304) 522-1244. heritagefarmwv.blogspot.com.



HERITAGE STATION

March 23, 24, 30 and 31, 7 p.m. — “Trial by Murder!,” an interactive murder-mystery dinner theater, Heritage Station, performed by Murder and Merriment. For tickets, call (304) 523-7526.



HUNTINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

March 17 — An evening of Gershwin, Copeland and Bernstein featuring jazz pianist and Grammy Award winner Bill Cunliffe. For tickets and more information, call (304)781-8343.



IRONTON EAGLES

Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Music.

Thursdays, 8 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke with Lisa.

1305 South Third St. Guests welcome. (740) 532-4847.



KATIE’S CORNER

Every Wednesday and Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Open Mic Acoustic Jam with Ray Rodrigo.

Saturdays, 9 p.m. — Karaoke.

15th Street and Greenup Avenue in Ashland. For more information, call (606) 325-5283.



KYOVA GOSPEL MUSIC

ASSOCIATION

Friday — The Artrip Family, The Waugh Family, Eternity’s Crossing and John Darin Rowsey.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the New Life Center of Princess Chapel at the intersection of Ky. 5 and U.S. 60. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Arnold Sexton at (606) 836-5582; visit kyova.org or email Arnold@kyova.org.



LIVING WITH A CAUSE

“G” — entertainment’s upcoming events:

Friday — Country Show: Clinton Spaulding, Ken Adams and others.

Saturday — Gospel Show: Kendell and Debbie Woodard, Bloodline and Fellow Trio.

Tuesday — Tuesday Night Hooks for Books.

March 15 — Open mic.

March 16 — Friday Night Folk Music with Steve Free.

March 17, 7 and 9 p.m. —T.G. Sheppard.

All shows start at 7:30 p.m. and are always “G” rated.

The venue is at 8805 Ohio River Road, Wheelersburg. Call (740) 574-6000.

For more information and to check updates, go to songs23.com.



MARSHALL ARTISTS SERIES

April 13, 6:30 and 9 p.m. — “Oh! What A Piano Can Do.”

April 29, 7 p.m. — Mountain Stage Salutes 75 years of the Marshall Artists Series.

May 29, 7:30 p.m. — Riverdance. Tickets on sale at noon Friday.

Tickets can be purchased at the Marshall Artists Performing Arts Center. Call (304) 696-6656 or visit marshallartistsseries.org for information.



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

March 16 — “Legally Blonde.”

To order tickets or for more information, call (888) MAC-ARTS or (606) 886-2623 or visit macarts.com. The venue is at 50 Hall Rogers Drive in Prestonsburg. For more information, call (888) 622-2787 or visit macarts.com.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday — Darin and Brooke Aldridge.

Doors open at 5 p.m. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $5 for children 12 and younger. Concessions are available.

Milton, W.Va., off Exit 28 on Interstate 64. For more information, call Larry or Mary at (304) 743-5749.



OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN

Ironton Council for the Arts presents 2011-12 Lawrence County Concert Series

March 24 — The Bravura Trio.

April 21 — Petar Jankovi Ensemble.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. at the OUS campus, Riffe Center Mains Rotunda, 1804 Liberty Ave. Season tickets may be purchased or for individual shows may be purchased at the door.

For more information, go to southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts/performances.html.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Friday, 8 p.m.  — Bill Cosby.

March 13, 7:30 p.m. — The Legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers.

March 15, 7 p.m. — Ritch Collins 3-0.

March 22 through 24, 7:30 p.m. — “Sound of Music” by the Paramount Players. Tickets: $20 adults, $12 children.

March 24, 3 p.m. — “Sound of Music” by the Paramount Players. Tickets: $20 adults, $12 children.

For more information, visit paramountartscenter.com or call (606) 324-3175.



PORT CITY CAFE AND PUB

Friday, 9 p.m. — Karaoke.

Saturday — St. Practice Day with The Drowsy Lads.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Justin Bell.

424 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth. For more information, (740) 355-9015. portcitycafeandpub.com.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

March 17 — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain.

March 31 — Mountain Melody Band (Wayne Taylor).

April 14 — Summertown Road.

April 28 — Bluegrass Strangers.

May 19 — New River Line Band (final show of season).

All shows are $8 and start at 7 p.m., but could be subject to change. The community center is on Ky. 3295, 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake.

For more information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 or Larry Carroll at (606) 286-5788.



RED BARN

The “Red Barn” on Ky. 7 at Warnock.

Dance your way to fitness this year on Friday and Saturday nights.

Live music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday — Lundy Wright and The Ravens.

Saturday — Main Event Band featuring Paul McGwain.

Cake and admission ticket giveaway each night.

Admission is $5. Children 10 and younger admitted free.

Flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi available.

Available to rent for individual or company occasions.

No alcohol allowed.

Follow the Red Barn on Facebook.

For more information, call (606) 922-9346.



R.T. CHAMP’S

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Average Joe Band.

The venue is in West Huntington.



SIPP THEATER

March 17 — Country Wildfire.

April 21 — Tim Michaels.

May 19 — Tyler Stephens.

The theater is at 336 Main St., Paintsville. For more information, call (606) 297-1469.



STUART’S OPERA HOUSE

Friday and Saturday and March 16 through 18 — ABC Players present “25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Stuart’s is at 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. For more information, call (740) 753-1924 or visit stuartsoperahouse.org.



VALLEY MUSIC

‰Fridays, 8 to 11 p.m. — The Dusty Roads Band

‰Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Git-er-Done Band.

Free drawing for a free pass to the show and half and half drawing. Admission is $6; those  younger than 12 admitted free. Family oriented. No alcohol. Concessions are available. Free parking.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

The venue is at 28 Grahn Road, Olive Hill. For more information, call (606) 548-0096 or (606) 474-8485.



THE V CLUB

Shows

Today — Every Time I Die, Terror, Former Thieves, Stray from the Path.

Friday — Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, The Belt Notches. Tickets: $8.

March 15 — This Ain’t No Disco, Sweatband. Tickets: $3.

March 17 — The Demon Beat. Tickets: $5.

Regular events

Mondays, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. — New Moon on Monday ’80s night. $3.

Tuesday Night Main Event — Deadbeats & Barkers and a royal rumble of guest stars.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m. — Thirsty Ear Open Mic.

Doors open at 8 p.m.

Most tickets are available online at etix.com.

741 Sixth Ave. in Huntington.



VFW POST 8850

Fridays in February, 8 p.m. — Loose Change Band.

Saturday, noon to midnight — Benefit for cancer patient Abby McDaniels Bentley. Music will include Country Drive, PB and J and Billy McDaniels. Donations accepted.

Ladies auxiliary meetings are at 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Memberships accepted.

3028 S. Third St., Ironton. For more information, call Walt Butler at (740) 532-3000.



WHISKEY ROCKS

Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. — Music.

Food, beverage and entertainment features will be 25 cent wings; 99 cent draft beer; and DJ Atom Bomb nightly from 10 p.m. to close. Free parking across from the Holiday Inn.

The club is at 809 Third Ave., Huntington. For more information, call (304) 697-2789.



WHISKEY RIVER SALOON

Saturdays — Line dancing and dance music.

Tuesday at 9 p.m. — Karaoke with Melinda.

Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. — Advanced line dancing class. Free.

Thursday, 6 p.m. — Ladies night. Prize giveaways and drink specials for the ladies. Free line dancing class.

In the Grandview Inn, County Road 450, South Point. For more information and tickets, call (740) 377-9077. Kitchen open until 2 a.m.



WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band, open mic.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds Band and guest.

Cost: $6. Children younger than 10: $3. New performers are welcome and needed. Guitar lessons are available.

Hot food on Fridays and Saturdays. No alcoholic beverages or drugs permitted.

Exit Ohio 522 onto Park Street in Wheelersburg.

Call (740) 357-3571 for more information or directions.



YEARS OF FARMING

BLUEGRASS

March 18 — Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out.

April 1 — Paul Williams and The Victory Trio.

All shows begin at 2 p.m.

The venue is at Simons Middle School Auditorium, 242 West Water St., Flemingsburg. For more information, call Paula Hinton at (606) 748-0798 or go to paulahinton2000@yahoo.com.



PEOPLE TO SEE



BETTER DAY PARADE

Friday, 8 p.m. — Callihan’s, Kyova Mall.

March 30 and 31 — Frogtown USA in Ironton.

Band members are Andy Mayo, lead vocals, guitar; Bill Byerley, lead vocals, bass; Jamie Cain, guitar, harmonica, back up vocals; and Chuck Burke, drums, back up vocals.



The BOXCARS

March 30 — Ironton High School auditorium. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit 2catstudios.com or call (740) 534-3008.



BRONSON BUSH

March 24, 7 p.m. — Artists on the Edge tour, Mason County Community Arts Building.

April 4, 7 p.m. — Commodore’s with Jerrey Foster and Jeannie C. Riley, Nashville.

June 30, 6 p.m. — Lebanon Premium Outlet Mall, Lebanon, Tenn.

Sept. 7, 7 p.m. — Kyova Mall, Cannonsburg.

Sept. 15, 1 p.m. — Fallsburg Campground.

Oct. 5, 7 p.m. — Greenup Old-Fashion Days, Greenup.

The Head South band members are Phil Osborne, lead guitar; Larry Deerfield, drums; Tom Hall, bass; and Tom Stephens, keyboards.



EDDIE RIFFE

Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Hosting Callihan’s Wednesday night Jam Sessions.



THE FUGITIVES

The Fugitives are Todd Smith, lead vocals and comedy; Tim Kleinman, drums; Terry Childers, bass; David Panchott, guitar and horns; and Danny Young, B3 and keyboards. Visit the original Fugitives on FACEBOOK.



GYPZY ROZE

Band members are Robin Fraley, vocals; Mike Boggs, lead, slide, acoustic guitar, keyboards and backup vocals; Donnie Stacy, lead/rhythm guitar and sound; Jason Fields, bass and lead vocals; and Josh Kitchen, drummer and lead vocals.

The band can be found on myspace/gypzyroze06; or visit Facebook.



LARRY PANCAKE

Visit larrypancake.com.



POACEOUS

Saturdays in March, 8 p.m. — American Legion Post 43, Raceland.

Members are Dennis Page, Sheree Page, Marvin Imes, Greg Combs, Allen Dunaway and Johnny Brown.



PRIVATE I’s

Fridays and Saturdays in March, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Ashland Elks Lodge on Carter Avenue.



RACELAND-WORTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Today, 7:30 p.m. — Stephens Center for the Arts, Raceland-Worthington High School campus. Guest soloist will be David Threlkeld. Admission is free.



THE RETURN

Band members are Mike Fitzpatrick, guitar, keyboards, vocals; Gary Kesling, drums, keyboards, vocals; Dave Copley, bass, keyboards, backing vocals.

Visit thereturnlive.com and facebook.com/thereturnlive or email thereturn2000@hotmail.com. (606) 324-5545 or (606) 324-1439.



ROB McNURLIN

March 16, 7 p.m. — Jack Kerouac Show with Ritch Collins Three-O, Paramount Arts Center.



SOUTHERN THUNDER

Band members are John Sharp, rhythm, vocals; Wayne Neal, lead guitar; Jason Neal, bass and keyboard; and Jim Rice, drummer.

Visit myspace.comthesouthernthunderband01 or on Facebook.



SPLIT DECISION BAND

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — American Legion Post 76, 405 20th St. at Carter Ave. in Ashland.

Band members are Tim Holmes, lead vocals, guitar and percussion; Mike Allen, lead guitar and vocals; Gary Higginbotham, keyboard and vocals; Tony Thomas, bass and vocals; and Steve Wurts, drums and DJ.

Visit splitdecisionband.net or email sdband2007@yahoo.com.



THRILLBILLYS

March 17, 8 p.m. — Callihan’s, Kyova Mall.

Band members are Kentucky John Hall, drums; Jerry Jeff Lewis, bass and vocals; Tony “Country Boy” Maynard, lead guitar and vocals; and Ed Riffe, guitar and vocals.