BIG SHOWS

W.Va.

Charleston

• WWE RAW presents SummerSlam Tour, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $20-$60.
• 10th annual Charleston Ribfest, 4-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 24-27. The four-day festival features world class award winning barbecue vendors from throughout the United States serving barbecue ribs, chicken and more. Also offering amusement rides and games, climbing wall, magic act, clown's, exhibitions, crafts and more. Live music each night with Highway 101 and the legendary Marvellets. Downtown Charleston, Charleston.
• Mountain Stage, Sunday, Aug. 10. Featuring Mike Gordon of Phish, Vienna Teng, Crooked Still, Carrie Rodriguez and The Rescues. West Virginia Cultural Center Theater, State Capitol Complex, Charleston.
• Wolfstock, noon Saturday, Aug. 16. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Appalachian Power Park, 601 Morris St. Charleston. $25.
• Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Charleston Municipal Auditorium, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $15-$45.

Huntington

• Comedian J. Chris Newberg, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10-13. A uniquely inventive presence on the standup circuit, Newberg deftly combines hilarious and off beat observations on life with original acoustic guitar melodies. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $12; $14.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Matt 'Elvis' Dollar & Traci Ann Stanley", 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Comedian Matt Kazam, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17-20. Kazam has made numerous television appearances and has served as the opening act for comedians Chris Rock, Pauly Shore, Robin Williams, Drew Carey and more. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10; $12.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "City Heat", 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Tri-State Senior Expo, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Tickets, call 304-696-4400 or visit www.bigsandyarena.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.
• Baseball Card Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Tickets, call 304-696-4400 or visit www.bigsandyarena.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington.
• Comedian J. Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23-27. As the preeminent comic/hypnotist, J. Medicine Hat melds unbridled charisma and a warped imagination into a performance that leaves people clamoring for more. Visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10; $12; $16.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Band of Gold", 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Oakwood Road Band", 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• The Two Man Gentleman Band, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2. Free kazoos, impeccably tailored outfits, rowdy sing-songs, furious banjo strumming and a set full of quirky, clever, sometimes naughty original tunes. The band combines jazz, old-time country, tin pan alley and vaudevillian swing to create their unique sound. Questions, visit www.camdenpark.com. Camden Park, U.S. Route 60 East, Huntington. Performance free with park admission.
• Huntington's 13th annual Rib & Music Fest, Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 7-10. Featuring The Marshall Tucker Band, Thursday; Jake Owen, Friday; The Diamonds, The Marvelettes and The Clovers, Saturday; and car show and $1 Family Day, free games for the kids and music entertainment all day, Sunday. Questions, call 304-696-5990. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Blvd. Huntington.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Big Planet Soul", 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Comedian John Morgan "Rajun Cajun", 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7-10. Tickets, visit www.wvfunnybone.com or call 304-781-1000. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $12; $14.
• Tantric, Friday, Aug. 8. National recording artist Tantric will perform from "Breakdown" to their current single "Down and Out," and everything in between. Their new release, "The End Begins " is in stores now. Tickets, visit www.etix.com, www.myspace.com/wvvclub or stop by the club. V Club, 741 6th Ave. Huntington.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Hearsay", 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Comedian Alex Ortiz, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14-17. Ortiz performs impressions, dialects, cartoon character voices and writes and sings song parodies and has been the opening act for Bernie Mac, Eddie Griffin, Bobcat Goldthwaite and more. Tickets, visit www.wvfunnybone.com or call 304-781-1000. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $8; $10.
• Huntington Symphony Orchestra's Picnic with the POPS, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16; gates open at 5 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Blvd. Huntington.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Angie Fletcher Band", 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Comedian Mark Sweeney, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21-24. He is goofy, silly and well loved by thousands and his tales of marriage, the Marines and growing up in a large family are priceless. Tickets, visit www.wvfunnybone.com or call 304-781-1000. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $12; $14.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Open", 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Comedian Brad Williams, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28-31. Williams' ability to make humorous observations that make everyone comfortable with difference and he has appeared on The Mind of Mencia on Comedy Central. Tickets, visit www.wvfunnybone.com or call 304-781-1000. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10; $12.
• X-Fest 2008, Saturday, Sept. 6. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Blvd. Huntington.
• Disney Live! "Winnie The Pooh", 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. A new live stage show for the whole family produced by Feld Entertainment. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 17. For tickets, visit www.bigsandyarena.com or the box office. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington. $17-$42.

Ohio

Chillicothe

• Lunarium, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
• Shadowside, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
• Nothing Gained, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
• Madman Diaries "A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne", 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $8.
• Chilltown Takeover, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $8.
• Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns and Bang Tango, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $20-$25.

Columbus

• Poison, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. $29-$57.
• 311 and Snoop Dogg, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $42.
• The Alternate Routes and Virginia Coalition, 7 p.m. Monday, July 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $10.
• Yes, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. $42-$149.50.
• Gov't Mule, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $5.
• The Mercury Retrograde, 7 p.m. Friday, July 18. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $8.
• Byron Cage, 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Columbus. $35.
• Saint Diablo and Occams Razor, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $5.
• Weird Al Yankovic, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $18-$48.
• Pop-Tarts presents American Idols Live, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. $37-$66.
• Amos Lee, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $17.
• Joe Firstman, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $8.
• Matmos, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St. Columbus. $14.
• Bernard Allison, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. House of Crave, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $10.
• Dope & Boba Flex, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $15.
• Xfactor1, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $7.
• Jakob Freely, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. House of Crave, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $5.
• Antaean and Self Inflicted, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $8.
• Extra Golden, 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St. Columbus. $12.
• Red Cavalry, 8 p.m. Monday, July 28. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $5.
• Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Columbus Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd. Columbus. $60-$70.
• Live Collective Soul and Blues Traveler, 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $30.
• Hurt, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $12.
• Moe, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $5.
• Balletmet presents "Hot Nights, Cool Dance", 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Balletmet Dance Center, Columbus. $10.
• Manchester Orchestra, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $8.
• Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $25-$30.
• The Gutter Twins, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $18.
• Columbus Events Group presents Scrap Metal, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $25.
• Melissa Etheridge, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $25-$30.
• Guitar Legends Festival featuring Dickey Betts, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $25.
• Lupillo Rivera, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $25.
• We Are Scientists, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $12.
• Tesla, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $15.
• Toby Mac, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $12.
• She & Him, 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St. Columbus. $18.
• Dr. Dog, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $12.
• Good Charlotte, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $18.
• Blake Shelton, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $20.
• Brew Blast 2008 featuring Cinderella and Warrant, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $10-$35.
• The Oak Ridge Boys and the Charlie Daniels Band, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $20-$25.
• G. Love & Special Sauce, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $25.
• Ted Nugent, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Celeste Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus. $20.
• Arlo Guthrie, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $20-$40.
• Lewis Black, 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus. $43-$60.
• Disney Music Block Party Tour, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Columbus Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd. Columbus. $36.
• KT Tunstall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $16-$36.
• The Wiggles, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. $20-$40.
• O.A.R. "All Sides Tour", 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $32.50.
• 36 Crazyfists, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $10.
• QFM96 Budweiser Wing Zing featuring REO Speedwagon, 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The event will be outdoors. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $15.
• Cute Is What We Aim For, 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $12.
• Balletmet presents "Hot Nights, Cool Dance", 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Balletmet Dance Center, Columbus. $30.
• Super Diamond "The Alternative Neil Diamond Experience", 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $25.
• Jonas Brothers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. $49.50-$65.
• Alice Cooper, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $25.
• Neil Diamond, 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. $52-$117.
• Strange Noize Tour, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Featuring Kottonmouth Kings and Tech N9ne. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $28.
• A Skylit Drive, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $12.
• Disney presents The Lion King, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Columbus. $22.50-$71.50.
• The Mars Volta, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $23-$27.
• Doodlebops Live!, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $20-$34.
• Great Big Sea, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Columbus. $27.50-$37.50.
• Sinbad, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus. $26-$36.
• Celine Dion, 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. $45.50-$150.
• The Swell Season, 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus. $22.50-$35.
• Jeff Dunham, 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. $37.50-$42.50.
• Backyard Tire Fire, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $8.
• Mike Albert "A Tribute to Elvis", 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Columbus. $28.50-$31.50.
• The Black Keys, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster box office. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $22.
• Pro Bull Riders, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. $10-$200.
• Boombox, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $12.

Grove City

• AMA Flat Track and Beulah Mile Time Trials, 6 p.m. Friday, July 11. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Beulah Park, 3664 Grant Ave. Grove City. $12.

KY

Ashland

• 103.3 WTCR presents Kellie Pickler, 8 p.m. Friday, July 11. Opening act will be Rick Huckaby. Tickets, call 606-324-3175 or through any Ticketmaster outlet. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $40; $45.
• Jazz Alley with Glenn and Lisa Ginn, 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 18. Performing a unique blend of jazz standards, gospel and original music. Presented by Community Trust Bank. Tickets, 606-324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Visit www.paramountartscenter.com for show listings and descriptions. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $20.
• Kentucky Music Trail 2008 featuring Oak Ridge Boys, 8 p.m. Friday, July 25. Sponsored in part by Fannin Motors, Eagle Distributing, Marathon Petroleum Company and WTCR. Tickets, call 606-324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $35; $30; $25; $10.
• Jazz Alley with The Jay Flippin Quartet, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Presented by Community Trust Bank. Tickets, 606-324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Visit www.paramountartscenter.com for show listings and descriptions. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $20.
• Kentucky Music Trail 2008 featuring Vince Gill, 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 23. Sponsored in part by Fannin Motors, Eagle Distributing, Marathon Petroleum Company and WTCR. Tickets, call 606-324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $65; $60; $55; $50; $10.
• 6th annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Fest and Cook-Off, Saturday, Sept. 27. Presented by Paramount Woman's Association. Cheryl Spriggs, chair, and Christy Reaves, co-chair. Questions, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland.

Morehead

• "Sundown at Moonlight Concert Series", 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Featuring Opossum Trot Blue Band. Bring lawn chairs and picnic supper to enjoy live music. Parking and concessions will be available. Located at the Moonlight Stage across from the school. Questions, call 606-783-2001; 606-780-4342. Moonlight School, 1st Street , Morehead. Free.

Prestonsburg

• Front Porch Pickin' in the Theater, 7 p.m. every Thursday, June 26-July 31. Bring an instrument and join the fun. Questions, call 888-622-2787 or visit www.macarts.com. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg.
• The Lettermen, 8 p.m. Friday, July 11. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.
• 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.
• Halfway to Hazard, 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg.
• An acoustic evening of Richard Marx, 8 p.m. Friday, July 25. Also featuring Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.
• Cherryholmes Bluegrass, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.