Big shows

W.Va.

Charleston

• WVSO presents West Side Story, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Shown in the Rome H. and Bessie Walker Opera Theater. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.wvsymphony.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston.
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• Mountain Stage presents, the Punch Brothers, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Featuring Chris (Nickel Creek) Thile, plus Bell X1 Tyler Ramsey, Paddy Casey, Brooke Mille. Little Theater, Chaleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $17.50 advance, $25 day of show. Tickets available ONLY at Civic Center Box Office 304-345-7469. All seats general admission. www.mountainstage.org.
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• Jane Eyre, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24, and May 29-31. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Adapted by Polly Teale. Maier Foundation Performance Hall. Presented by the Clay Center and co-presented with Charleston Stage Company. Questions, call 304-561-3570. Visit www.theclaycenter.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. $15.
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• Bill Gaither and Friends, 7 p.m. Friday, May 30. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $19.50-$36.50.
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• Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 2. The groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Tickets, call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. $39.25-$55.25.
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Chester

• Gary Lewis & The Playboys, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, Route 2, Chester. $15-$25.
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Huntington

• Comedian Tom Foss, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14-18. Physical thought provoking comedy that is often compared to George Carlin and Robin Williams. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10-$12.
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• The Rowdy Frynds Tour '08, Friday, May 16. Featuring live music by Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets, call 304-523-5757 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.
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• Comedian Paul Cardozo, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22-25. In a age where "funny" is a dirty joke, Cardozo stands out as a hilarious and clean comic whose light-hearted humor touches all aspects of life. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunny bone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $8-$10.
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• Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music," 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23-25. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington. $12-$22.
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• The Tennessee Tramp, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 28-June 1. Janet Williams, a.k.a. The Tennessee Tramp is a nationally touring comedian who plays "A" rooms throughout the United States and Canada. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10-$12.
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• Dream-Fest IV "Out of Jamaica II," 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Featuring Shayar and Ever-G. A Harry-O Productions. Located in the amphitheater. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington. $8; $10 at the gate.
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Sugar Grove

• Chris Cagle, 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. Questions, e-mail Bill Donthat at whisperinc@cox.net. NIOC, 63 Hendrick Drive, Sugar Grove.
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Ohio

Chillicothe

• Menace, 8 p.m. Friday, May 23. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe. $7.
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• Horny Goat Weed, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe. $8.
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• Freeway, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe. $20.
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• Ghostfarm, 8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe. $6.
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• Gina Sicilia, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St., Chillicothe. $12.
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Columbus

• Pan Pan, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St., Columbus. $16.
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• Working "The Musical," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com. Thurber Theatre, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus. $20.
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• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. $11-$66.
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• Progressive Nation 2008, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 16. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave., Columbus. $35.
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• Rock On the Range, Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18. Two-day packages available. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Columbus Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus. $99.50-$114.50.
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• Honda Civic Tour, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave., Columbus. $30.
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• Go, Diego, Go Live! "The Great Jaguar Rescue," 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus. $16-$36.
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• -X-, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Columbus. $25.
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• Nightmare of You, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave., Columbus. $8.
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• Blind Melon, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Columbus. $15.

Lancaster

• Earth Angel Foundation presents Lou Gramm of Foreigner, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster. $20-$45.
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Ky.

Ashland

• The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Tickets, visit www.ticket master.com. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $10-$30.
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• The Isaacs with Mark Harris, 7 p.m. Friday, May 16. Features live music. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $30-$35.
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• America's Bluegrass Gospel Show, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Featuring Rhonda Vincent and The Rags with special guest Marty Raybon, Larry Cordle, Don Rigsby, Tim Surrett, Joe Isaacs, Joe Freeman and Rob McNurlin. Tickets, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $29; $24.
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• Genuine Junk Band, 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 23. Tickets, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $13; $10 in advance.
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Prestonsburg

• Billy Currington, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $38.
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• Billie Jean Osborne's Kentucky Opry, 8 p.m. Saturdays, June 21-July 26, Aug. 30. Featuring Kentucky Opry Junior Pros. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $15; $13 seniors; $11 students; $10 groups 15 and more.