What in the Sam Hill is going on round here

Russell Fork Whitewater Rafting - Ongoing (every weekend in October)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:58:57 -0400

Ready for a whitewater adventure? The Russell Fork River
is a free-flowing stream with 16 miles of great whitewater
between Haysi, VA and Elkhorn City, KY. More info: www.
russellfork.info. Location: find access locations at www.russellfork.
info/maps.htm, located in Elkhorn City, 207 N. Patty
Loveless Dr., Elkhorn City. Admission: The cost of equipment
rental.

Artists Collaborative Theatre Presents: Dearly Departed - Ongoing (15 Sept. - 9 Oct. 2011)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:05 -0400

ACT brings back by popular demand
the most colorful and dysfunctional
group of Southern
eccentrics gathered below the Mason-
Dixon line. When the patriarch
of the Turpin family keels over dead in the first scene, the
struggle to get him buried involves the whole clan, including
the not-so-grieving widow who wants to put “Mean and
Surly” on the tombstone. Sept. 15 – Oct. 9. Shows scheduled
for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with doors opening at
7:00pm and shows beginning at 7:30pm, Sunday matinee
doors open at 2:30pm, shows begin at 3:00pm. More info:
www.act4.org. Location: 207 N. Patty Loveless Dr., Elkhorn
City. Admission: $8.00/person.

Book Signing at BookNotes - 1 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:55 -0400

Several nationally known writers will be at BookNotes at the
Town & Country Shopping Center in Pikeville, Kentucky, on
Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, for a book signing.
Featuring writers Patricia West, F. Keith Davis, Kyle Lovern.
Special guest will be the Bram Stoker Award winning writer,
Michael Knost. Books will be available in store. More info:
(606) 437-1030. Location: 180 Town Mountain Rd # 103,
Pikeville. Admission: FREE.

Molasses Stir-Off at Breaks Interstate Park - 1 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:01:53 -0400

Be sure to get here by 7:00am, Oct. 1 and see how molasses
is made. All happening at the Breaks Interstate Park. More
info: (276) 865-4413 or www.breakspark.com. Location: 627
Commission Circle, Breaks, VA (44 minutes from Pikeville).
Admission: FREE.

Halloween Weekends at Breaks Interstate Park - 1 Oct. 2011 to 30 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:03:01 -0400

Be sure to come and enjoy a Halloween Weekend each weekend
in Oct. at the Breaks Interstate Park. Each weekend features a
campsite decorating contest. More info: (276) 865-4413 or www.
breakspark.com. Location: 627 Commission Circle, Breaks, VA
(44 minutes from Pikeville). Admission: FREE.

Singing for Jesus: Michael Combs and The East Ridge Boys - 1 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:04:00 -0400

Come and worship with Michael Combs and The East Ridge
Boys Oct. 1 at the East Ridge High School, beginning 7:00pm.
Buy advance tickets at Elkhorn Drug, Mouthcard Super Market,
Lighthouse Christian Bookstore or Akers Family Chiropractic.
Location: 19471 Lick Mountain Road, Lick Creek. Admission:
$10 advance, $12 at the door.

East KY Walk to End Alzheimer’s Bob Amos Park - 1 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:04:35 -0400

You are welcome to join in the walk for research and find a cure
for Alzheimer’s disease at the Bob Amos Park in Pikeville, KY
Oct. 1. Registration will be held at 9:00am with walking beginning
at 9:30am. More info: Amber Lakin at (859) 266-5283. Location:
380 Bob Amos Drive, Pikeville. Admission: FREE.

Hot Pink and Cool Blues Bash - 3 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:05:13 -0400

Come out and help fight breast cancer with
the Hot Pink and Cool Blues Bash, Monday,
Oct. 3. Begins at 7:00pm. Featuring music by
“ROOK”, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, a live and
silent auction, surprise display, dancing and
more. This is a benefit to provide free mammograms
for those who are uninsured and
to supply items needed for cancer patients
undergoing treatment. Sponsored by ABC (After Breast Cancer)
Support Group Pikeville Medical Center: (606) 218-4992. Location:
The Mark V, at the Landmark Inn, 190 South Mayo Trail,
Pikeville. Admission: $25/person, or table for 8 for $250.

Live Music on Main - UPike Homecoming - 7 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:05:55 -0400

Coming Oct. 7, Live Music on Main Street featuring Waylon
Nelson! Every month, bands from all around are featured on
the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center’s outdoor stage. Other artists
to be announced. More info: www.eastkyexpo.com or call
(606) 444-5500. Location: 126 Main Street, Pikeville. Admission
is FREE.

Pond Creek Reunion - 7 Oct. 2011 to 9 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:06:25 -0400

Held at the Jenny Wiley Lodge in Prestonsburg KY, Oct. 7
through 9, from 9:00am until dark. Visitors are invited to
the Stone Heritage Museum of Stone Ky, October 7, from
10:00am to 6:00pm. Lunch will be served at the old Ford
House (home of Bill and Darlene Ball), at noon. Location:
STONE HERITAGE, Inc., 1355 Pond Creek Road, Stone.

Muscle on Main Presented by Ferrellgas - 7 Oct. 2011 to 8 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:07:04 -0400

Muscle on Main is back this year with some high octane
fun. Muscle on Main will be hosting a Block Party at Jerry’s
Restaurant on Friday night before the Cruise-in, beginning
at 6:00 p.m. Cruise-In: Saturday, Oct. 8 at 3:00pm (Main
Street). Burnout Show: Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:00pm (Riverfill).
More info: Jesse Bowling, jbowling@pikevillecity.com,
(606) 424-6203. Location: Main Street, Pikeville. Jerry’s located
on South Mayo Trail, Pikeville. Admission: FREE.

Disney On Ice at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center - 13 Oct. 2011 to 16 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:07:45 -0400

Join us for Disney On Ice featuring a full cast of Disney’s
most memorable and beloved characters, performing for
you live on ice! Oct. 13 and 14 at 7:00pm, 15th at 11:00am,
3:00pm and 7:00pm, and 16 at 1:00pm. More info: www.
eastkyexpo.com or call (606) 444-5500. Location: 126 Main
Street, Pikeville. Admission: Order your tickets online at
www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone, (800) 745-
3000.

Pikeville/UPike Cemetery Haints and Haunts - 11 Oct. 2011 and 14 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:08:37 -0400

Come out for an evening of ghastly ghost stories for all
ages with the Pikeville/UPike Haints and Haunts, Tuesday
and Friday, Oct. 11 and 14. Guides will tell ghost stories for
all ages, refreshments will be served following the tour in
UPike’s W.P. Walters Room. More info: Carolyn Childers,
(859) 229-5810. Location: 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville,
Kentucky 41501. Admission: $10 for adults and seniors, $5
for children 12 and under. Proceeds to benefit the Artists
Collaborative Theatre.

Haunted House at Breaks Interstate Park - 21-22 Oct. 2011 and 28-29 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:09:32 -0400

This is the 2nd year for the Haunted House sponsored by
Breaks Park and Boy Scout Troop 750, located in the former
park administrative building. Oct. 21, 22, & 28, 29. More
info: (276) 865-4413 or www.breakspark.com. Location: 627
Commission Circle, Breaks, VA (44 minutes from Pikeville).
Admission is FREE.

Live Music on Main Street - 21 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:10:12 -0400

Coming October 21, Live Music on Main Street! Every month,
bands from all around are featured on the Eastern Kentucky
Expo Center’s outdoor stage. Artists to be announced. More
info: www.eastkyexpo.com or call (606) 444-5500. Location:
126 Main Street, Pikeville. Admission: FREE.

Homemaking in the Mountains - 22 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:10:43 -0400

Be sure to attend the Homemaking in the Mountains at the
Breaks Interstate Park Oct. 22, 2011. This is an Annual regional
craft event held in the Rhododendron Conference Center.
More info: (276) 865-4413 or www.breakspark.com. Location:
627 Commission Circle, Breaks, VA (44 minutes from Pikeville).
Admission: FREE.

Darius Rucker with Special Guests Rodney Atkins & Frankie Ballard at the East Kentucky Expo Center - 23 Oct. 2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:11:30 -0400

Darius Rucker is taking the East Kentucky Expo Center stage,
along with his special guests Rodney Atkins and Frankie Ballard,
Oct. 23, beginning 7:30pm. More info: www.eastkyexpo.
com or call (606) 444-5500. Location: 126 Main Street, Pikeville.
Admission: Order your tickets online at www.ticketmaster.
com or charge by phone, (800) 745-3000.

Artists Collaborative Theatre Presents: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood - Ongoing (20 Oct. - 13 Nov. 2011)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:12:24 -0400

A frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic
Robin Hood. Oct. 20 – Nov. 13. Shows scheduled for Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays with doors opening at 7:00pm
and shows beginning at 7:30pm, Sunday matinee doors open
at 2:30pm, shows begin at 3:00pm. More info: www.act4.org.
Location: 207 N. Patty Loveless Dr., Elkhorn City. Admission:
$8.00/person.

Entertainment at Landmark Inn - Ongoing (Fridays & Saturdays)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:16:19 -0400

Friday nights beginning at 9:00pm,
live band “Plain Jane” in lounge upstairs
over restaurant. Sat. nights
beginning at 9:00pm, live band
“Full House Band” at Mark II. Also,
Thursday nights at the Top of the Inn, from 9:00pm until
1:00am, Karaoke & Dancing featuring well over 2500
songs! More info: (606) 432-2545. Location: The Landmark
Inn, 190 South Mayo Trail, Pikeville KY

G & P Pay Lake - Ongoing

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:17:26 -0400

Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing with G & P Pay Lake. More
info: (606) 432-5870. Location: 6497 Joes Crk., Pikeville KY.

Farmer’s Market - Ongoing (Wednesdays & Saturdays, ending late Oct.)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:19:10 -0400

Be sure to shop at Farmers Market for all your fresh fruits
and veggies. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays. Location:
148 Trivette Drive, Pikeville KY.

Stone Heritage Museum - Ongoing (First Saturday of every month)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:18:59 -0400

Stone is the best remaining example
of a once thriving coal company
town in Pike County and in Eastern
Kentucky. Stone Heritage is
working to preserve and renew the
historic three-building complex built and operated by the
legendary Henry Ford. Location: STONE HERITAGE, Inc.,
1355 Pond Creek Road, Stone KY.

Big Sandy Heritage Museum - Ongoing (Mondays-Fridays)

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:19:58 -0400

Here you will find dozens of
exhibits that portray the rich
history and culture of Eastern
Kentucky. More info: (606) 218-
6050. Location: 773 Hambley
Boulevard, Pikeville KY. Admission:
$3 adults, $2 for studends and seniors.