AMERICAN LEGION POST 23
705 Court St., Portsmouth, OH 45662-3936. For more information, call (740) 353-3030.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 43
Fridays, 7 p.m. — “Pickin’ at the Post” with Bill Bryan and Roger Smith.
Saturdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke with Honey B.
The club is at U.S. 23 and Legion Drive in Raceland. Call (606) 836-8355 for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 76
Monday — Jimmy Stevens.
Friday and Saturday — Kanyon, through March.
In the kitchen —Lunch is Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is Monday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday is Fish Day. Carry-out is available for non-members. To place orders, call (606) 329-2162.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 93
Mondays — Bingo. Early birds at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. First pack is $10, all additional are $5.
302 8th St. in Kenova.
AMERICAN LEGION 325
Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. — Bingo.
Wednesday — Euchre Tournament. Register before 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 7 p.m. — Karaoke.
The legion is in Flatwoods.
AMVETS POST 95
New members welcome.
The club is off Ky. 2 in Greenup. Call (606) 473-7805 for more information.
AMVETS POST 14
Monday through Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m. — Happy Hour.
Every Second Monday, 7 p.m. — Post Meeting.
Every Third Monday, 7:30 p.m. — Ladies Auxiliary meeting.
Every Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. — Sons of the AMVETS Squad meeting.
Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke with Bobbi McCoy. Finger foods.
Saturday, 10 a.m. — Sons of the AmVets and Ladies Auxiliary will have a bucket brigade at the Ceredo Speedway and Chestnut and 14th streets in Kenova. Proceeds will go to 4-year-old Rianne Hanson who has leukemia.
At 6 p.m. Saturday, there will be a fish fry with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. Cost is $6 for all you can eat. Karaoke will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Also birthdays will be celebrated for Lisa Farley, Eva Farley, Johnny Penisonand Jay Bird.
The club is at 1425 Chestnut St. in Kenova.
ARIEL-DATER THEATRE
Friday and Saturday, 6 8 p.m.; March 7, 3 p.m. — Seussical the Musical.
March 13, 8 p.m. — Love Songs: The Ohio Valley Symphony, featuring Eric Ashcraft, tenor.
March 27, 3 p.m.; 8 p.m. — Dwight Icenhower, Elvis impersonator, gospel show and the 1970s. Also at 8 p.m. will be the complete ’68 comeback special.
April 10, 3 p.m.; 7 p.m. — Magic of the Nelsons.
April 16, 8 p.m. — The Princess Plays: A Fairy Tale Story.
The theater is at 428 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio. For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
ARTS
Sunday — ARTS Showcase, Renaissance Ballroom, featuring original works from local artists. Show and dinner.
The ARTS is at the Renaissance Center at 900 Eighth St., Huntington.
For reservations or more information, call (304) 733-2787.
ASHLAND EAGLES
Thursday through Saturday — MoJo King will be the band for the month of February.
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. Pick-up 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.
Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Split Decision through March.
Saturdays: Sports Day — College games all day.
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 carry-out orders.
ASHLAND MOOSE 892
Friday and Saturday in February — Split Decision.
Saturdays: 3 p.m. — Dinner served.
Happy Hour is from 3 to 7 p.m. daily.
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 the 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.
2nd 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.
No alcoholic beverages permitted. There will be door prizes, 50-50, a restaurant area and a wooden dance floor.
The building is available for rent for parties, meetings, etc.
The center is seven miles west of the Greenup Locks and Dam off the AA Highway on Beechy Creek, Greenup. For more information call (606) 932- 2011.
BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS LODGE
Friday, 7 p.m. — Ralph Stanley II in concert. $12.
March 12, 7 p.m. — Goldwing Express in concert. $12.
March 20, 2010, 7 p.m. — Dave Carroll & New River Line and Stillwater.
April 3, 7 p.m. — Bobby Maynard & Breakdown and Tommy Webb Band. $12.
The venue is on Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg.
BIG SANDY
SUPERSTORE ARENA
March 13, 9 to 11 a.m. — Huntington Junior League willhost the fifth annual Character Breakfast at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. For more information or tickets, e-mail JrLToastJam@aol.com or contact the Junior League at (606) 523-4165.
April 6, 7 p.m. and April 7, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. — Curious George Live. Tickets are $12 and $18. Tickets are on sale Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.
April 9, 7 p.m. — Toby Mac and Skillet join forces for Awake Tonight Tour in Huntington. Tickets are on sale now.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.
THE CLAY CENTER
Performances
Sunday, 7 p.m. — Habib Koite and Bamada.
March 12, 8 p.m. — Streb: Raw.
March 14, 4 p.m. — Benefit relief concert for Haiti. Tickets are $15, adults and $10, children under 18.
March 20, 7:30 p.m. — Don Henry.
March 26, 7 p.m. — Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
April 5, 7:30 p.m. — “The Wizard of Oz.”
April 10, 7:30 p.m. — Mad Agnes.
April 25, 7 p.m. — Cherryholmes and Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys.
May 1, 7:30 p.m. — Ron Sowell.
Tickets are available at the box office, online at claycenter.org or by calling (304) 561-3570. Discounts available for groups of 20 or more by calling (304) 561-3536.
Visual arts
Through April 11 — “Lost Kingdoms of the Nile: Nubian Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.”
Through March 28 — “Lost in Form, Found in Line: An Exhibition of Works by Robert Motherwell.”
The Clay Center is at One Clay Square, Charleston. For more information, call (304) 561-3570.
CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART GALLERY
The art gallery is at Morehead State University, 108 Claypool-Young Art Building. For information, call Jennifer Reis at (606) 783-5446 or Jenniferareis.com.
COFFEE TREE BOOKS
The store is at 240 Morehead Plaza. Phone (606) 784-8364 for more information.
COUNTRY CLUB
Fridays and Saturdays — Almost Country.
Reservations are being taken for weddings and receptions. For more information, call Terry at the number below.
Family atmosphere and no alcohol permitted. Concessions available. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Cover charge at the door, children 12 and younger admitted free.
The club is at 5405 Roberts Drive in Ashland. (606) 615-3830.
EASTERN KENTUCKY EXPO CENTER
March 14 — Disney Live.
April 3 — Carrie Underwood.
April 17 — Hank Williams Jr.
June 3 — Daughtry Live.
For more information, call (606) 444-5500 or (606) 444-5555.
The center is at 126 Main St. in Pikeville.
FORT FALLS TRADING POST
Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. — Country music.
Fridays and Saturdays: 8 to 11 p.m. — Country music.
A 50-50 drawing, large dance floor, large selection of short orders and snacks available all evening. Family oriented, no alcohol permitted.
Cost: Adults — $5. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m.
At the junction of US 60 and Carter Caves Road, east of Olive Hill. For more information, call (606) 286-8485.
The Funny Bone
Today through Sunday — Craig Gass
Shows are: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Funny Bone is in Pullman Square in Huntington. For tickets, call (304) 781-1000.
THE FRAME UP GALLERY & CAFE ZEAL
Hours: Monday, noon — 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Hard-to-find gift items and custom framing design. Artists interested in a place to exhibit their work should e-mail frameitup@roadrunner.com.
Gallery is at 1436 Winchester Ave. in Ashland, across from the Ashland Plaza Hotel.
GREENUP VFW
Fridays and Saturdays: 8 p.m. to midnight — Music.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Russell Middle School will host the second annual International Festival, organized by the Center for Cultural Interchange. The school is at 707 Red Devil Lane in Russell. Admission is one can of food or $1; donations will go to the Russell Family Resource Center.
IRONTON EAGLES
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to Midnight — The Dennis Smith Band. No cover charge.
ISAACS PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
Friday, 7 p.m. — Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time. Admission $12.
Concessions will be available. The center is at the old Hitchins school building.
KATIE’S CORNER
Today, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Karaoke.
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 New Vision Trio, The Singing Gospelaires, The Singing Shafers, Ronnie Kinser.
March 12 — The Gospel Tide, Sunday Drive, The Waugh Family, Josh Marshall.
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 or visit kyova.org.
The LAIDBACK
Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Dipstick.
March 12, 9 pm. to 1 a.m. — Midnight Sun.
March 13, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Party with Midnight Sun.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Friday, 8 p.m. — World premieres of the 2008 SCI/ASCAP Commission winners performed by Dr. Reed Smith, Alanna Cushing, Amanda Kohl and the MU Wind Symphony; Smith Recital Hall.
April 11, 3 p.m. — Marshall University Chorus; Smith Recital Hall.
April 18, 8 p.m. — Concert of works by Louis Andriessen; Smith Recital Hall.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATER
April 1, 7:30 p.m. — Presentation by Michael Rohd with reception following, Francis-Booth Experimental Theater.
April 2, 9:30 a.m. — Workshop with local area attendees, Francis-Booth Experimental Theater.
MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER
Saturday, 8 p.m. — Exile & Confederate Railroad.
March 17, 9:30 a.m. — Kentucky Civics 101.
March 19, 7 p.m. — Don Rigsby Homecoming.
March 20, 7 p.m. — The Freemans with the Barrett Family.
March 26, 8 p.m. — Kory Caudill.
The venue is in Prestonsburg. For more information, call (888) 622-2787 or visit macarts.com.
MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE
Saturday — Lou Reid & Carolina
March 13 — Dailey and Vincent Band.
March 20 — David Parmley & Continental Divide.
March 27 — III RD Tyme Out.
April 3 — Toney Holt & the Wildwood Valley Boys.
April 10 — Kenny and Amanda Smith Band.
April 17 — Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show.
April 24 — Newfound Road.
The 24th annual Bill Morris Memorial Bluegrass Band competition was canceled because of weather; it will be scheduled at another time.
Concessions of hot dogs, BBQs, fresh popcorn, chips, candy, soft drinks, coffee and hot chocolate available. No drugs allowed. Smoke free.
For more information, call Larry or Mary at (304) 743-5749.
PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
March 11, 8 p.m. — “Rain: A tribute to the Beatles.” Tickets are $35, $40 and $45.
March 14, 4 p.m. — “Citizen Kane.”
March 27 — Randy Travis.
April 10, 7:30 p.m. — Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent.
1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions or call (606) 324-3175.
Rattlesnake Ridge
Saturday — Marvin Carroll and the original Dusty Valley Grass Band, and the Greenbrier Junction Band. Cost is $8.
March 13 — Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain band. $8.
March 27 — Hazel Hollow Band. $7.
April 10 — Bluegrass Strangers Band. $8.
April 24 — New Time Band. $7.
May 1 — Glen Ritchie Band. $8.
May 15 — Final Show of the season: David Carroll & New River Line. $7.
RED BARN
Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Dance every Friday and Saturday Night.
Fridays from 8 to 11 p.m. — Peanut Click and the Get-er-Done Band.
Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. — The Red Barn House Band.
Cake giveaway every Saturday night.
No alcohol. On Ky. 7 at Warnock.
The Red Barn is available for rent for company or family gatherings. For more information, call (606) 922-9346. A new Web site is under development.
STUART’S OPERA HOUSE
Today through March 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. — “Little Women” presented by the ABC Players.
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.
THE V CLUB
Saturday, 8 p.m. — Byzantine, Let the Guilty Hang, Our Malignant Beloved and the Burt Reynolds Death Metal Experience.
Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Kittie and God Forbid.
March 13, 8 p.m. — Jimmies Chicken Shack and After Elvis.
Most tickets are available online at etix.com.
The club is at 741 6th Ave. in Huntington.
VFW POST 1168
The post is in Greenup.
VFW POST 8429
Monday through Friday: 4 to 7 p.m. — Happy Hour.
1180 Walkers Branch Road in Ceredo. Call (304) 453-2031 for more information.
VFW POST 8850
Ladies auxiliary meetings are at 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month.
3028 South Third St., Ironton. For more information, call (740) 532-3000.
WHISKEY RIVER SALOON
Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m. — Zumba with Jessica.
Tuesday at 9 p.m. — Karaoke with Melinda; bucket night.
Wednesday at 7 p.m. — Advanced line dancing class.
Thursday, 7 p.m. — Beginner line dancing class; bucket night.
Fridays, 9 p.m. — Crossroads Band reunion. $5 cover charge; dance music.
Saturdays — Line dancing and dance music.
In the Grandview Inn, County Road 450, South Point. For more information, call (740) 377-9077. Kitchen open until 2 a.m.
WHITEY’S MUSIC BARN
Monday — Gospel Music. No charge.
Friday — Country Junction Band and guest.
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) 357-5792 for more information or directions.