ADRON DORAN UNIVERSITY CENTER

Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6 p.m. — Ye Olde Madrigal Feast. 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. 12, 7 p.m. — Christmas dinner.

‰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 13 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.



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

Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Tommy Webb Band and Lonesome Ride.

March 5, 2010 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

Saturday — 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.



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

Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Young adult reading group for 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.



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.

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.



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 — 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

Saturday, 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

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 — Ralph Stanley II.

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

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.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

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

Happy Thanksgiving.

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.



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

The venue is in Nelsonville, Ohio. For more information or tickets, call (740) 753-1924 or visit stuartsoperahouse.org.



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 Jeff Meddock.

Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. — The New Sounds with Larry Bryant and Austin Young.

Friday — 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. — Black Cobra, Black Tusk and Wizzards of Ghetto Mountain.

The club is at 741 6th Ave. in Huntington.