AFRICAN AMERICAN

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

May 4, 7 p.m. — Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., Charleston.

May 7, 7 p.m. — Pea Ridge Bapitst Church, 5945 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.

There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be taken to support the African Children’s Choir’s ministries, providing education, care and emergency relief for more than 7,000 children in Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, Kenya and South Africa.

For more information, call Dawna Hodgins at (877) 532-8651 or e-mail at dawna.hodgins@africanchildrenschoir.com.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m. — Poaceous Band.

American Legion Post 43 is in Raceland.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 76

Monday — Jimmy Stevens.

Tuesday — Karaoke by Beth.

Wednesday — Free food in the evening.

Friday and Saturday — Music by Kanyon during the month of April.

American Legion kitchen serves carryout lunches and dinners for non-members and in the club room for members and guests. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

To place orders, call (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 Ky. 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.



ASHLAND EAGLES

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.

Thursday, 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. — Mighty Fine will be the featured band.

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



ASHLAND MOOSE 892

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

May 16 — The Rowdy Frynds Tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets. The box office or charge by phone (304) 523-5757 or (304) 342-5757.

May 23, 7 p.m.; May 24, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and May 25, 2 p.m. — “Elmo Makes Music.”

Tickets are $12 and $15. For tickets, call (304) 696-4400 or Ticketmaster at (304) 523-5757 or visit ticketmaster.com. The arena is at One Civic Center Plaza in Huntington.



CADILLAC RANCH

Friday — Beth Harris and the Ranch Hand Band, with Fred Nichols and special guests.

Saturday — Glenda Simmering and the Cadillac Cowboys Band and guest.

One mile south of Route 348 on Route 104 in Lucasville. Tickets $6. 10 and younger, $3. 7 p.m. The hall opens at 6 p.m.



COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB

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

Saturday — Donna Cunningham, North American Country Music Association female entertainer of the year, and her band.

The club, on Roberts Drive, is now serving alcohol. Call (606) 929-9930.



EAST KENTUCKY

EXPO CENTER

Through Sunday — Disney’s High School Musical. Tickets, $15 and $20.

For more information on upcoming events, visit EastKyExpo.com or call (606) 433-1793. The center is in Pikeville.



FLATWOODS SENIOR CENTER

Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Dancing with music and singing by Ron Slone. $5 admission, food included.



FORT FALLS TRADING POST

Today, 8 to 11 p.m. — Gary Jones and Overdrive Band.

Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music featuring Brady Smith and Backstage Pass Band.

Future bluegrass showtimes will be announced. Doors open at 6 p.m.

A half-and-half drawing. Snack bar and concessions are available.

Nice dance floor and family oriented. No alcohol permitted.

Guest performers are encouraged and welcome.

Fort Falls, a family tradition. 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. (606) 286-8485.



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.



GARY AND SONYA

May 2, 17 — Boston Beanery in Ashland, with Nathan Gillum from 9 p.m. to midnight.

May 23 — Guest appearance with Nathan Gillum at the Genuine Junk Band show at the Paramount Arts Center.

Homegrown with Gary & Sonya is broadcast at 5 p.m. Sundays on 103.3 WTCR and at wtcr.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

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

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. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Call (606) 473-9623.



Heritage Farm Museum and Village

May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The annual spring festival will be at 3300 Harvey Road, Huntington.

For more information, call (304) 522-1244 or e-mail hfmv@comcast.com.



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.



JOE’S LOST CREEK

JAMBOREE

Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Ralph Stanley II, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain and C.J. the D.J. from WSIP in Paintsville. Admission: $15.

May 9 — Dave Evans.

Joe’s is off Ky. 645 on 581 in Lowmansville. Tickets at the door or at Joe’s Carpet House in Lowmansville.



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.



KYOVA GOSPEL

MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Friday — His Own, On A Journey, Witness and Lisa Jordan.

Beginning May 2, concerts will be at the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. 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.



MOUNTAIN ARTS

CENTER

Sunday, 11 a.m. — Sam’s Organization Contest. Singing/dancing competition. For more information, call Roberta Russell at (812) 798-5233.

For tickets or more information, call (888) 622-2787.

The MAC is at 50 Hal Rogers Drive in Prestonsburg on U.S. 23 Country Music Highway.



MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE

Saturday — Heather Berry and Dominion Grass.

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.

Standard admission 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.



NITRO, W.Va., COMMUNITY CENTER

May 10 — Skillet will be on tour with Thousand Foot Krutch.

For more information, visit skillet.com and myspace.com/skilletmusic.



NORM’S PLACE

Thursdays, 8 p.m. — Karaoke with Walter and Missy.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Troy and the Third Wheels.

The club is formerly Cricket’s Too, at 2333 Adams Ave. in Huntington. For more information, call (304) 429-4173.



Ohio Valley Symphony

May 3, 8 p.m. — Spring Finale, led by music director Ray Fowler. The OVS offers works by Brahms and Schumann at the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in downtown Gallipolis. Both Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 and Schumann’s Cello Concerto have been audience favorites since they premiered.

Tickets are available through the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre at 426 Second Ave. in Gallipolis. The box office is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 90 minutes prior to the concert. Call (740) 446-ARTS (2787). Prices are $22, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. Tickets are also available online at ohiovalleysymphony.org.

The public is also encouraged to attend OVS rehearsals for free at 7 to 10 p.m. May 2, and 1 to 4 p.m. May 3.



PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER

Shows and events

Today, 7 p.m. — Jazzed for a Cure.

Friday, 7 p.m. — Spirit Acoustic. $5.

Saturday, 7 p.m. — James Monroe Annual Bluegrass Special. Tickets: $22, adults; $20, seniors; $12 children.

May 3, 7:30 p.m. — WTCR’s Country Highway Music Jamboree featuring Rick Huckaby, Jamie and Cam Painter, Jeremy Adkins, Sean Cabell and Jessica Baldridge.

May 6, 7 p.m. — Paul G. Blazer High School band.

Kentucky Music Trail

Tickets are on sale today and Friday at the PAC box office for Kentucky Music Trail performances. Lineup is:

June 14 — Ricky Skaggs

July 25 — Oakridge Boys

Sept. 23 — VInce Gill

Nov. 14 — Loretta Lynn

Classes

Monday — 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.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

COMMUNITY CLUB

Saturday, 7 p.m. — Tommy Webb Band. $7.

May 3, 7 p.m. — Kati Penn Band from Lexington. $7.

May 17, 7 p.m. — David Carroll & New River Line. $7. Final show of the season.

Take St. Rt. 3295, 4 miles west of Grayson Lake. For more information, call Bill Gilbert at (606) 286-5124.



RED BARN

The Red Barn on Kentucky Ky. 7 at Warnock. George and Robin Hayes, 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 (aka) Southern Style are back with Mike Blair.

Saturday night band — The Red Barn House Band. Musicians and singers are welcome to sit in.

Cake walk every Saturday night.

Sunday Gospel and Praise Music Sings coming in April. Interested gospel, praise bands and singers leave a message at (606) 836-8249.

Rent the Red Barn for special occasions. Rates are available upon request. Bring family and friends for an evening of entertainment.

No alcohol allowed. For more information, call (606) 922-9346.



THE V CLUB

Tonight, 8 p.m. — The Spoonbenders from Nashville, featuring former Huntington bass player Adam Jones.

Friday, 10 p.m. — Billy Matheny and The Frustrations with The Emergency, Memphis the Band.

Saturday, 8 p.m. — Telepath with Symetrical Kickboxing.

May 2, 9 p.m. — Paleface, The Hellblinki Sextet, The Buttonflies.

May 3, 10 p.m. — Red Velvet: CD release party with One Track Minds.

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

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



VFW Post 1064

Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — The Strangers Band. No cover charge, everyone welcome. 7th Avenue and 10th Street, Huntington.



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, 7 p.m. — Gospel music. Admission is $1.

Tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. — Highway 140 Band. Admission is $6.

Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band with Dale Crabtree. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

Free dance lessons from 5 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — New Sounds with Patsy Leeth. Admission is $6, children younger than 10, $3.

Sunday, 6 to 7 p.m. — Karaoke. $6.

New performers are welcome 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.