Today
7:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trains and Trees at Paramount Arts Center.
Nov. 28
7:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trains and Trees at Paramount Arts Center.
Nov. 29
Noon to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trains and Trees at Paramount Arts Center.
Nov. 28, Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Ashland Area YMCA’s Santa’s Helper Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction. Tickets: $3.
Nov. 30
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trains and Trees at Paramount Arts Center.
Dec. 1
10 a.m. — Wreath-making class at Catlettsburg branch of Boyd County Public Library led by Boyd County Horticulture Agent Lori Bowling.
Noon — Wreath-making class at main branch of Boyd County Public Library led by Boyd County Horticulture Agent Lori Bowling.
6 p.m. — Wreath-making class at Summit branch of Boyd County Public Library led by Boyd County Horticulture Agent Lori Bowling.
7 p.m. — “The Nutcracker” at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
7 p.m. — The 14th annual “Christmas with Brass” concert by Brass Band of the Tri-State at Renaissance Center in Huntington. WSAZ News reporter Randy Yohe will emcee; Dr. George Palton, tubist from Marshall University, will be the featured soloist. There will be seasonal and non-seasonal music, culminating with a brass arrangement of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from “Messiah” by Handel. Tickets are $5 at the door. The center is at Eighth Street and Ninth Avenue.
7 p.m. — River Cities Jazz Ensemble at John P. Stephens Cultural Arts Center at Raceland-Worthington High School. Free concert sponsored by the CAC and the American Federation of Musicians Performance Trust Fund. Visit rcjewv.com.
Dec. 2
6 p.m. — Card-making class for families at main branch of Boyd County Public Library.
7 p.m. — “The Nutcracker” at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
Dec. 3
6 p.m. — Morehead State University’s annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste at the Adron Doran University Center. Wine and cheese reception followed by a medieval dinner accompanied by storytelling and music appropriate to the time period.
Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling (606) 783-2033 or (877) 690-4483. Reservations are required by Nov. 27.
7 p.m. — “The Nutcracker” at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
8 p.m. — The 16th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,” at Ashland Community and Technical College’s J.B. Sowards Theatre.
Dec. 4
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Holiday bake and craft sale at Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility. Proceeds benefit the resident council fund.
6 p.m. — Morehead State University’s annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste at the Adron Doran University Center. Wine and cheese reception followed by a medieval dinner accompanied by storytelling and music appropriate to the time period.
Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling (606) 783-2033 or (877) 690-4483. Reservations are required by Nov. 27.
8 p.m. — The 16th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,” at Ashland Community and Technical College’s J.B. Sowards Theatre.
Dec. 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Stocking Stuffer Book Sale at main branch of Boyd County Public Library.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Ladies of the Highlands Christmas Tour of Homes. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of the event. For more information, call (606) 329-8888.
Noon to 5 p.m. — Ashland Area YMCA’s Open House.
6 p.m. — Morehead State University’s annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste at the Adron Doran University Center. Wine and cheese reception followed by a medieval dinner accompanied by storytelling and music appropriate to the time period.
Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling (606) 783-2033 or (877) 690-4483. Reservations are required by Nov. 27.
6 p.m. — Tollesboro Christian Church concert “When Jesus Comes,” sponsored by More than the Music. The church is at the intersection of Ky. 10 and Ky. 57. There is no admission charge, but voluntary donations are accepted. Proceeds go to the cause. For more information, call Darrell Polley at (606) 798-3433 or visit the Web site at morethanmusiclive.com.
6 p.m. — The Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry will sponsor “A Christmas to Remember,” a dinner show benefiting the pantry, will be in the banquet hall of the American Legion Post 23. Cost is $25. No tickets will be available at the door. This is an alcohol-free family event.
7:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsbug. Visit macarts.org.
8 p.m. — The 16th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,” at Ashland Community and Technical College’s J.B. Sowards Theatre.
8 p.m. — Ohio Valley Symphony Christmas Show at Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
Dec. 6
1 to 4 p.m. — Holiday Open House at Huntington Museum of Art. No admission fee but those attending are asked to bring cans of food to donate to the Huntington Area Food Bank. For more information, call (304) 529-2701.
1 to 6 p.m. — Ladies of the Highlands Christmas Tour of Homes. Tickets $15 in advancne, $20 day of the event. For more information, call (606) 329-8888.
2:30 p.m. — The 16th annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,” at Ashland Community and Technical College’s J.B. Sowards Theatre.
2 and 4:30 p.m. — Merry Christmas Party Singalong with Santa and Mrs. Clause at Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
3:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsbug. Visit macarts.org.
Dec. 7
6 p.m. — Piece-ing It Together Craft Club will make Christmas card ornaments at Summit branch of Boyd County Public Library.
Dec. 9
4 p.m. — Honor Choir at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
Dec. 10
7 p.m. — “A Holiday to Remember” at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Visit macarts.org.
Dec. 11
Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour 2009 at Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.
7 to 11 p.m. — Jingle Bell Charity Ball at El Hasa Shrine on U.S. 60. For more information, call (606) 325-0407 or (606) 922-8300.
7:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsbug. Visit macarts.org
8 p.m. — “The Six Who Were There,” a nativity program at Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
Dec. 12
7 p.m. — Melvin Goins will perform at the Christmas show at Joe’s Lost Creek Jamboree in Lowmansville.
7:30 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsbug. Visit macarts.org.
8 p.m. — “The Six Who Were There,” a nativity program at Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
Dec. 13
3 p.m. — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry Christmas Show at Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsbug. Visit macarts.org.
8 p.m. — “The Six Who Were There,” a nativity program at Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
Dec. 14
7 p.m. — David Phelps concert at Paramount Arts Center. For tickets, call (606) 324-3175.
Lifestyles
Holiday Highlights — 11/27/09
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Sweet harmony
Many women all over the world travel miles every week, just to sing with a barbershop chorus.
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Hands-on project
Nineteen-month-old Nathan Spears plunged right in when his mother, Jessica Spears of Ashland, encouraged him to get dirty at a recent Toddler Time at Catlettsburg, patting his hands in red paint to create a Valentine in the Hands That Touch a Heart program the Boyd County Public Library sponsors.
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Helgason’s art, poetry to be shown at The Upstairs Gallery
The figure paintings of Ironton artist Linda Helgason will be displayed at The Upstairs Gallery starting with today’s First Friday art walk.
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Spring film fest begins
The Spring International Film Festival begins today at the Keith-Albee Theater.
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Art as therapy
Natural gems, each with its unique look, inspires the work on Amy Litteral, owner of Moxie Jewelry Designs which is headquartered at the Pendleton Art Center.
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Blazer students' work displayed at 1414 Gallery
When the question was posed, “Why do you do what you do?,” art students at Paul G. Blazer High School had the answer and have shared it in an exhibit that opens on First Friday at The 1414 Gallery at TSHD Architects.
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'Snapshot'
Ironton native Carmen Mitzi Sinnott will perform her one-woman show titled “Snapshot: A True Story of Love Interrupted by Invation” at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.
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‘Idol’ Bo Bice to headline ‘All You Need Is Love’
Bo Bice, runner-up of “American Idol,” will will headline the second annual All You Need Is Love benefit concert, set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Paramount Arts Center.
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Goins concert to benefit U.S. troops, veterans
For the fifth year, bluegrass star Melvin Goins will present his homecoming concert in honor of troops and veterans of the U.S. military.
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What's happening: 1/30/12
Ballroom dance lessons in waltz will be offered this month at the Junior League offices at 617 Ninth Ave.
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