ADRON DORAN UNIVERSITY CENTER
Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6 p.m. — Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste. The MSU programs in music, theatre and art are excited to offer a new and exciting holiday program that will surely become a holiday favorite for you and your family. Beginning with a wine and cheese reception, an elegant Medieval dinner will follow with stories and music. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling (606) 783-2033 or (877) 690-4483. Reservations required by Nov. 27.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 23
Dec. 5, 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 legion. Cost is $25. No tickets will be available at the door.
This is an alcohol-free family event.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 43
Fridays, 6 p.m. — “Pickin’ and Grinnin.’”
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.
Tuesday — Karaoke by Beth.
Friday and Saturday — Music by Split Decision through January 3.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. — Friday is Fish Day, along with other menu items, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., carryout available carry-out dinners for non-members and in the club room for members and guests. 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.
The club is at 302 8th St. in Kenova.
AMVETS POST 95
New members welcome.
The club is off Ky. 2 in Greenup. Call (606) 473-7805 for more information.
AMVETS POST 14
‰Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The bucket brigade at Main Street in Ceredo and the Dollar Store in Kenova coming toward I-64 just past Save-A-Lot.
‰Dec. 20, 1 p.m. — Children’s Christmas Party for post members in good standing and their children and grandchildren; it can also be nieces and nephews if members are raising them. The age is from 0 to 14 years. There are several lists inside of the post for members to sign in (please put the names and ages of each child. The last day for sign-up is Dec. 12.
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.
The club is at 1425 Chestnut St. in Kenova.
ARIEL-ANN CARSON DATER
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Friday, 8 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m. — Nick Tickle Fairy Tale Detectives (children’s comedy).
For more information, call (740) 446-2787.
ASHLAND EAGLES
Thursday through Saturday in November — MoJo King.
Thursday through Saturday in December — Kanyon.
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
Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — The Return.
Dec. 6 — Elks memorial service for veterans.
First and Third Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. — Lodge Meetings.
Friday and Saturday: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Karaoke.
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
Fridays and Saturdays in November, 8 p.m. to midnight — KYOVA.
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
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. — Beginner and advanced line dance classes. Cost: $5 per person. Learn a new dance every week. Review on the last Tuesdays of the month.
No alcoholic beverages permitted. 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 (606 932-3678 or (606) 932-4622.
BLUE RIBBON FOX HUNTERS LODGE
Saturday, 7 p.m. — Billie Rene & Cumberland Gap and the Joe Freeman Band. $12.
Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Tommy Webb Band and Lonesome Ride.
March 5, 7 p.m. — Ralph Stanley II in concert. $12.
March 20, 2010, 7 p.m. — Dave Carroll & New River Line and Stillwater.
The venue is on Blue Ribbon Road in Catlettsburg.
BIG SANDY
SUPERSTORE ARENA
Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Gary Allan and special guests, Jack Ingram and Eli Young Band.
Sunday — Imagination Movers.
Nov. 28 — Indoor Demolition Turkey Derby.
Dec. 11 — Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour 2009.
Jan. 17 — The Harlem Globetrotters.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.
CADILLAC RANCH
Saturdays — Dancing, karaoke and line dancing starts at 7 p.m. The hall opens at 6 p.m. Cost: $6. Ages 10 and younger: $3.
Venue is one mile south of Route 348 on Route 104 in Lucasville.
CARTER CAVES STATE
RESORT PARK
First and Third Monday of the month: 6 to 10 p.m. — Pickin’ at the Caves.
Anyone who plays a musical instrument is invited to come and play. Listeners are welcome, too.
THE CLAY CENTER
Performances
Feb. 14, 8 p.m. — Wayne Newton.
Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. — Dr. John.
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.”
The Clay Center is at One Clay Square, Charleston.
COFFEE TREE BOOKS
Today, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. — Dan’s reading groups.
Friday, 7 p.m. — Bedtime Stories for children first grade or under.
Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Young adult reading group fro teens of all ages.
January — Crank
February — Storm Thief
Spend $100 on a single purchase of books and get the Eat.Sleep.Read calendar free.
The store is at 240 Morehead Plaza. Phone (606) 784-8364 for more information.
COUNTRY CLUB
Fridays and Saturdays — Almost Country.
Santa’s Sleigh Toy Drive working with the state troopers. Toys will be distributed on Dec. 20.
New air conditioning, family atmosphere, no alcohol permitted. Concessions sold.
Reservations are now being taken for company Christmas parties and also weddings and receptions and 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.
DUNCAN RECITAL HALL
Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. — Sara Caswell with faculty in a Classical and Jazz Jam Session.
On the campus of Morehead State University.
EASTERN KENTUCKY OPRY AND JAMBOREE BARN
Every Saturday night, 7 p.m. — Bridget Reynolds, Wakita Billups, Larry Bryant, Paul Weddington, Emily Vance and Hutch. Cost: $6, children younger than 12 admitted free.
Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. — Gospel fest with Bronson Bush, Bridget Reynolds, Wakita Billups and many others. No charge.
Eastern Kentucky Opry Band members include: Trenten Hicks, lead vocals; Lonnie Castle, keyboards, vocals; Johnny Page, bass and vocals; Bobby Page, drums; featuring Jennifer Tomlin, vocals.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. — Free line dancing lessons. Line dancers are welcome.
The Snack Shack is open during the show. All ages are welcome. No alcohol or drinking.
The club is at 3238 Ky. 5 in Ashland. For more information, call Sandy at (606) 615-5035.
FLATWOODS AMERICAN
LEGION
Saturdays: 7 p.m. — Karaoke.
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 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.
ISAACS PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
Friday, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins. $10.
Concessions will be available.
All proceeds go to the Hitchins Preservation Society.
The center is at the old Hitchins High School.
JOE’S LOST CREEK
JAMBOREE
Dec. 12, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins will perform at the Christmas show.
Dec. 31 — Melvin Goins will perform for the New Year’s Eve party.
The venue is in Lowmansville.
KATIE’S CORNER
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 Heavenbound James Gang, The New Hope Singers, Majestic Sounds Quartet and Greg McFarlin.
Nov. 27 — His Own, Witness, Determined and Rich Adkins.
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.
LAIDBACK BAR & GRILL
Nov. 28, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Dipstick Jimmy.
Thursdays at 7 p.m. — Karaoke
Mondays at 7 p.m. — Cornhole Tournaments
Free Hot Dog Sundays.
No cover charge for bikers and their passengers arriving on a motorcycle or boat.
2704 North Second St., Hanging Rock. Visit thelaidback.com.
MORE THAN
THE MUSIC CONCERT
Dec. 5, 6 p.m. — Tollesboro Christian Church announces its concert, “When Jesus Comes.” 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.
MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER
Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out.
Jan. 9, 7 p.m. — Melvin Goins’ third annual homecoming show for the troops.
The venue is in Prestonsburg. For more information, call (888) 622-2787 or visit macarts.com.
MOUNTAINEER OPRY HOUSE
Saturday — Bill Yates and the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band.
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.
OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — Jesse Davis, classical piano. Tickets, $10.
PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER
Today through Nov. 30 — Festival of the Trees and Trains.
Dec. 13, 4 p.m. — Spirit of Christmas. Tickets are $40, $43 and $48.
1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions or call (606) 324-3175.
PERKINS CENTER
Saturday — 26th annual Competitive Art Show.
On the campus of Morehead State University.
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
Saturday — Katie Penn Band. $8.
Dec. 5 — All-Star Band: Steve Dillings and Wayne Benson (IIIrd Tyme Out Band); Ron Stewart (Dan Tyminski Band); John Wade (Lorrain Jordan & Carolina Band); and Darrell Webb (Nashville Brigade At Station Inn).
Dec. 12 — Tommy Webb Band. $8.
Dec. 19 — Billie Renee and Cumberland Gap. $7.
All shows start at 7 p.m. and are subject to change.
Rattlesnake Community Club 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
Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — GED classes. Call Debbie at (606) 932-4259 at the South Shore Learning Center.
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.
RED LION THEATRE
Friday — “Night of Twilight.”
The theater is on the second floor of 1301 Winchester Ave., across from the Paramount Arts Center.
For more information, call (606) 571-6478 or visit redliontc.org.
THE RETURN NEWS
Dec. 19, 10 p.m. — The Creekside Cafe. Hurricane, W.Va.
SINGLETARY CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. — Boyz II Men. Tickets are from $30 to $40, depending on seating. To purchase tickets, call (859) 257-4929 or online at singletarytickets.com.
On the University of Kentucky campus. For more information about the center, go to uky.edu/scfa.
STUART’S OPERA HOUSE
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. — The Vagabond Opera, Stuart’s fall fundraiser.
The venue is in Nelsonville, Ohio. For more information or tickets, call (740) 753-1924 or visit stuartsoperahouse.org.
HUNTINGTON CENTENNIAL
TOASTMASTERS
Today, 7 p.m. — Guest speaker Tyson Compton, president of the Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For more information, call Derick Dickens at (540) 255-3658 or visit hctc.freetoasthost.us.
VFW POST 8429
Fridays and Saturdays in November, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Thrillbillys.
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
Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m. to midnight — The May Day Band for the month of November.
Ladies auxiliary meeting at 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month. Those attending are asked to bring razors and shaving cream during November.
3028 South Third St., Ironton. For more information, call (740) 532-3000.
WHISKEY RIVER SALOON
Tuesday at 7:30 — Karaoke.
Wednesday at 7:30 — Advanced line dancing class.
Thursday at 7:30 — Beginner line dancing class.
Fridays — Dancing with D.J. Buck.
Saturday from 7 to 11:30 p.m. — Country line dancing with D.J. Bryan Lee.
11:30 p.m. to closing — D.J. Buck playing 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
Today, 7 to 10 p.m. — Ron Slone Show.
Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. — Country Junction Band and special guest.
Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds and John Thornsberry.
Nov. 27 — Covered dish dinner.
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, or visit freewebs.com/whiteys-music-barn.
THE V CLUB
Friday, 10 p.m. — Bobbie Peru (England), Slim Francis and Sly Roosevelt.
Friday, 8 p.m. — Rick Huckaby CD Release Party.
Saturday, 10 p.m. — Tyler Fire and Thrill Kill Jill (Variety Sideshow).
Wednesday, 8 p.m. — Thanksforgiving Benefit. Ten Carp Lie, Stone Machine and No Pause.
Nov. 27, 10 p.m. — Black Cobra, Black Tusk and Wizzards of Ghetto Mountain.
The club is at 741 6th Ave. in Huntington.