ASHLAND — ART MUSEUM: UK

Exhibitions

‰Through Dec. 23 — The Art of Insect Illustration.

‰Through Jan. 15 — Robert C. May Photography Endowment Lecture Series presents “Julie Blackmon.”

‰Through Jan. 22 — SEE BLUE: Art from the Collection.

‰Jan. 22 through March 4 — Robert C. May Photography Endowment Lecture Series presents “Amy Stein.” Lecture: 4 p.m. on Feb. 10.

‰Feb. 24 through 26, 2012 — Art in Bloom.

The museum at the University of Kentucky is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 800 Rose St., Lexington. For more information, call (859) 257-5717; fax (859) 323-1994 or visit uky.edu/ArtMuseum/events.html.



BIRKE ART GALLERY

‰Jan. 9 through Jan. 26 — 26th Annual Student Juried Exhibition. Reception 5 to 7 p.m.  Jan. 13.

‰Feb. 6 through Feb. 23 — Cause and Effect. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10.

First floor of Smith Hall, Corner of Hal Greer Boulevard and Third Avenue in Huntington. For more information, go to marshall.edu/cofa/birke.



THE CLAY CENTER

Exhibits

Through Jan. 8, 2012 — “Clay Center Collector’s Club Preserving a Legacy: 25 Years of Collecting.”

Shows

Sunday, 7:30 p.m. — “South Pacific.”

Concerts

‰Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. — Hank Williams Tribute.

‰Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. — Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore.

‰March 3, 7:30 p.m. — John Gorka.

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.



THE FRENCH ART COLONY

Exhibits

Through Dec. 31 — "Dollhouses at Christmas" Riverby Mini-Crafters 20th Anniversary Show, as well as Antique/Collectible Toys and Trains.

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.

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



GALLERY 842

Jan. 20 through Feb. 24 — Thermal Traces. Reception 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 20.

The gallery is at 842 Fourth Ave., Huntington. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. For more information, go to marshall.edu/cofa/g842.



GRAYSON GALLERY and ART CENTER

Exhibits

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

& DISCOVERY CENTER

Events

Dec. 31 — Ashland New Years Eve Party.

Shopping

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

Exhibits

‰Through December — “100 years of Girl Scouts.”

‰“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.

‰Through December  — “A Century of Wedding Traditions: 1870s-1970s.”

‰“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 Feb. 19 — “From Rugs to Riches: Treasured Textiles from the Permanent Collection.”

‰Through Feb. 19 — “Fifty Years of Contemporary Prints 1960-2010”

‰Through Feb. 19 — “Lenny Lyons Bruno: Coal Camp Series 2000-2010.”

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 foundation will  be open on Saturdays until Christmas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‰The JSF Regional Readers book group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 5:45 p.m., except December. The book group will meet next on Jan. 31 to discuss “The Bluegrass Conspiracy: An Inside Story of Power, Greed, Drugs and Murder” by Sally Denton. The group is open to all and new members are welcome.

‰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 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 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.



Kentucky Artisan Center

Exhibits

‰Through Jan. 2 — Holiday tree featuring Kentucky artisan works.

‰Through Feb. 25 — “An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans.”

Performances

‰Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Artisan demonstration, book signing or performance. There is no admission charge. (Book signings and performances are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Visitor Center off I-75 featuring crafts and art, travel info and cafe.

The center is at 200 Artisan Way, Berea, KY 40403. For more information, call (859) 985-5448; or kyartisans.ky.gov; or facebook.



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

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

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



KENTUCKY MUSEUM OF ART AND CRAFT

Exhibitions

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

‰Through Jan. 14, 2012 — “Visions of Lewis and Clark.”

‰Through Jan. 15 — “Holidazzle 2011: The Art of Giving.”

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 wmmeadows@netzero.net.



MUSEUM and GALLERY

at LEXINGTON CENTER

Through Jan. 8, 2012 — “Bodies Revealed,” an exhibit that reveals various systems of the body using specimens to illustrate the effects of disease and unhealthy lifestyles. Tickets: $14, adults; $11 for those 4 to 18; children 3 and younger admitted free.

The museum is at 430 W. Vine St., Lexington. Hours: Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (859) 233-3535 or visit ticketmaster.com. For more about “Bodies Revealed,” visit bodiesrevealed.com or call (859) 233-4567.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

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 premiere artists 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.

Through Dec. 17, the Pendleton will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; extended hours will be announced later.

Artist of the Month

December’s artists are Janet Lester and Sylvia Jackson.

Graphics and printing

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

New hours

Today through Dec. 17 — Open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended hours will be announced at a later date.

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.

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.



RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY

The gallery is at 900 Eighth St. 20, Huntington. For more information, call (304) 525-3235, email gallerywv@yahoo.com or visit orgsites.com/wv/renaissance.



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 Jan. 1, 2012 — Willie Doherty: Traces.

‰Through Feb. 5, 2012 — Kentucky Antiques from the Noe Collection: A Gift to the Commonwealth.

‰Through March 11, 2012 — “Unveiling the New Speed: A Model of the Future.”

‰ Through Spring 2012 — Minimalism: Now/Then/Again.

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



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Artist of the Month

Third Thursdays

Open until 8 p.m. 

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.

All artwork is 10 percent off at the gallery until Christmas.

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.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 23

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



AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

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

Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight — December band: Silver Strings Band with Ted and Gail. Saturday will be Christmas Dance with food and gifts.

Open Christmas Eve. New Year’s Eve party planned. 

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



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 through 2012.

In the kitchen — Grumpy Gordon’s open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Carryout is available for nonmembers. 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 177

6024 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville. (304) 733-0177.



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 Band. 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 — New Review Band.

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, 2 p.m. — Brass Band of the Tri-State Christmas Concert, free admission.

For more information, call (740) 446-2787 or visit arieltheatre.org.



ASHLAND EAGLES

Thursdays through Saturdays — December and New Year’s Eve, Gypzy Roze.

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

Monday — A-League darts.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. — B-League darts.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. — Blind draw darts.

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

Jan’s Kitchen is closed Monday through Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. and is open Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight. 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, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — December band: Kyova Band.

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

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

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



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

Mondays — A league darts.

Tuesdays — B league darts.

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

Saturday, 6 p.m. — Gaither Homecoming.

Jan.  6 and 7 — WV Toughman Contest.

Feb. 4 — Comedian Ron White. TIckets on sale now.

At Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center

March 3 — Richard Nader’s Doo Wop Cavalcade.

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



BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS

Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Party: Tommy Webb Band, Bobby Maynard and Breakdown, Sammy Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mountain Boys.

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.

New Year’s Eve — The Thrillbillys.

Callihan’s is at the Kyova Mall on U.S. 60.



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.



CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER

Jan. 12 — Rascal Flatts

Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 4, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Monster Jam Trucks.

Feb. 10 — Blake Shelton.

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

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



THE CHATTER BOX

Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. — Mike Marshall and the Country Grass.

Tuesdays — Open Mic.

Thursdays — Line dancing lessons.

Fridays, $5 cover charge.

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.



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

Feb. 4, 7 p.m. — Sinbad. Tickets: $40, $25 and $15.

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.

Friday — Ladies admitted free.

Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m. — Christmas buffet. House will furnish meat; patrons bring covered dish.

Dec. 24 — Closed.

Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Party. Admission: $6; children younger than 12 admitted free.

New 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

Mondays, 6 p.m. — Cornhole.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. — Ladies Bike Night.

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. — Cornhole.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m. — Open Mic “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers.”

Thursdays — Southern Thunder.

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



IRONTON EAGLES

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

Sundays and Mondays — NFL specials.

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

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



JOHN P. STEPHENS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Friday, 7 p.m. — Tammy Jo’s Studio, “The Nutcracker.

Saturday, 3 p.m. — Tammy Jo’s Studio, “The Nutcracker.”



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 — Heavenbound James Gang, Stacy Grimm, The Singing Shafers and Genesis.

Concerts are 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, 7 p.m. — Christmas play.

Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. — Christmas play.

Dec. 23 — Christmas show with Terry Hall and the Dave Morrison Band.

Dec. 24 — Gospel show.

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

Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. — Glen Campbell.

Jan. 29, 3 p.m. — “100 Years of Broadway.”

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

Feb. 3 through 9 — Spring Film Festival.

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



MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER

Friday through Sunday — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas.

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, 7:30 p.m. — The Rarely Herd Band.

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:

Feb. 25 — The Violata Duo: Flutist Wendell Dobbs and guitarist Julio Alves and Linda Dobbs also will perform.

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. Prelude dinners will be served prior to the Oct. 8 and March 24 concerts and must be ordered in advance. 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

Today, Friday and Saturday — “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. — Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

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



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

Saturday — Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap Band. (Christmas Show)

Jan. 7 — Appalachian Heritage Band with Tim Morris.

Jan. 21 — Pactolas Pony Riders Band.

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, contact Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124 or Larry Carroll at (606) 286-5788.



RED BARN

The “Red Barn” on Ky. 7 at Warnock.

Make our family your family.

Dance every Friday and Saturday night.

Live music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday — Southern Rail Band.

Saturday — Red Barn House Band.

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 with Philip Dain Powell.

The venue is in West Huntington.



STUART’S OPERA HOUSE

‰Through Jan. 17 — Visual art show titled “Another Language Altogether: Posters celebrating the poems of Wendy McVicker.”

Jan. 21, 6 p.m. — Cabin Fever Festival.

Jan. 27, 8 p.m. — Acoustic Cafe with Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez and Kelly Joe Phelps.

For more information, visit stuartsoperahouse.org.

52 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio, 45764. For tickets or more information, call (740) 753-1924. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

VALLEY MUSIC

‰Friday, 8 to 11 p.m. — Git-er-done Band. Thanksgiving buffet dinner at 6:30. Those attending are asked to bring a dish.

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

Show

Dec. 23 — Music for Monica with Deadbeats and Barkers, Genuine Junk Band, Tyler Childers, Sweatband, Bradley Jenkins.

Dec. 30 — Songs for Sustenance:A benefit for Huntington Area Food Bank.

Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Throwdown with the Demon Beat, AC30 and Prison Book Club.

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.



VERN RIFFE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. — “Sleeping Beauty” presented by the Moscow Festival Ballet.

(740) 351-3600.



VFW POST 1064

Fridays and Saturday in December — Little Misery.

The post is in Huntington.



VFW POST 1168

8 p.m. to midnight — December band: Legacy.

The post is in Greenup. (606) 473-6333.



VFW POST 8850

Fridays in December, 8 p.m. — Southern Thunder.

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

Memberships accepted.

3026 S. Third St., Ironton. For more information, call (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.

Mondays, 7 p.m. — Monday Night Football with specials.

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

Monday — Gospel music. No charge.

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

Jan. 15, 2012 — Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top Express and Weary Jammers.

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.



BETTER DAY PARADE

Jan. 20 and 21 — Frogtown USA, 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.



BLAKE SHELTON

Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. — Charleston Civic Center

With special guests Justin Moore and Dia Frampton.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information, call (304) 345-1500 or visit charlestonwvciviccenter.com.



BRONSON BUSH

Friday, 6:30 p.m. — Lebanon Mall, Nashville.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. — Bowling Presbyterian Church.

Jan. 13, 9 a.m. — House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Frankfort.

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.

Friday Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. during November — VFW Post 1064, 7th and 10th Street, Huntington, with Chuck Bennett and The Strangers.



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.



GLO SMITH

Jan. 26, 10:30 p.m. — Shamrock’s Irish Pub, 2050 Third Ave., Huntington. Admission: $5.



GREENUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Today, 7 p.m. — Choir and Band concert.

Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. — Theater department production of “Christmas Carol.”

Sunday, 3 p.m. — Theater department production of “Christmas Carol.”



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.



POACEOUS

Sunday — Benny’s Goodtime Bluegrass Club, 15982 Beaver Pike, Jackson, Ohio. Doors open at 11 a.m.

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



THE RETURN

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

Visit myspace.com/thereturnlive or Reverbnation.com, reverbnation.com/thereturn.



SILVER STRINGS BAND WITH TED AND GAIL

Saturdays in December, 8 p.m. to midnight — American Legion Post 43, Raceland.



SOUTHERN THUNDER

Fridays in December and New Year’s Eve, 8 p.m. to close — Ironton VFW.

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

Fridays and Saturdays — American Legion Post 76 through 2011.

Band members are Ray Hale, lead vocals, guitar and percussion; Mike Allen, lead guitar and vocals; Gary Higginbotham, keyboard and vocals; Bob Cooper, bass and vocals; and Steve Wurts, drums and DJ.

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



STEPHEN SALYERS

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. — Stephen Salyers “Sounds of Christmas” benefit concert dinner for needy children, Bellefonte Country Club. Tickets are $75 per person and can be puchased at the Ashland Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. For information, call 606-329-1007.



THRILLBILLYS

New Year’s Eve — Callihan’s in Kyova Mall. Call for reservations.

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.