Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

December 15, 2009

Places to go — 12/17/09


AMERICAN LEGION POST 23

705 Court St., Portsmouth, OH 45662-3936 - (740) 353-3030.



AMERICAN LEGION POST 43

Fridays, 6 p.m. — “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” 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.

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

‰Sunday, 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 up to 13 years.

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 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

First and Third Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. — Lodge Meetings.

Fridays and Saturdays in December, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Fugitives.

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 December — May Day.

Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. — Children’s party.

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

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

Jan. 8 and 9 — Monster Nationals Monster Truck Show.

Jan. 9 through 11 — Zumba Experience with Beto Perez.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the arena box office. Visit ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.



THE CLAY CENTER

Performances

Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. — CATS.

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

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. The deadline is Friday. Toys will be distributed on Dec. 20.

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

Sunday — Gospel Sing with Bronson Bush, Joy Dillow, Music From the Heart, Kevin Thornton and others.

The opry house will be closed on Saturday’s during the month of December.

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.



Huntington High School

Friday, 7 p.m. — Cabell-Midland and Huntington High schools orchestras will combine to perform their annual Christmas concert.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m.



JOE’S LOST CREEK

JAMBOREE

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 Gospel Tide, The Artrips, The Cornerstone Quartet, John Thornsberrry.

Dec. 25 — No Concert

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

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.



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 — The Grascals.

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

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. — The Singing Kernals. Tickets are $12 floor, $10 balcony.

Dec. 20, 4 p.m. — The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Visit paramountartscenter.com for listings and descriptions or call (606) 324-3175.



RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

Saturday — 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.

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.



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

Jan. 16, Noon — Ohio Winter Folk Festival.

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



VFW POST 1168

Fridays and Saturdays in December and New Year’s Eve — Against the Grain.

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

Friday — Shelpen Brothers Band.

Ladies auxiliary meetings are at 6:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month. Dues are being collected at this time.

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.

Monday night Football.

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

Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.

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.



THE V CLUB

Dec. 26, 8 p.m. — Suide Brothers/ Bud Carroll Band.

Dec. 31, 8 p.m. — New Year’s Masquerade Ball (costume party) with Freekbass and Fletchers Groove.

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