Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Kicks! Picks for this week

For more Kicks picks and things to do along the Grand Strand see page 7.

SUNDAY | 02.07

Super Bowl Sunday

The big game is finally here, and nearly every bar in town will be filled with fans watching the Colts and Saints face off in Super Bowl XLIV. Here's a few that have sent over their specials; for more listings or to post the details of your Super Bowl party visit TheSunNews.com:

Cooter's Backyard Bar and Grill , 3264 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, hosts entertainment by Ten Toes Up before and after the game. There will be $10 beer buckets and 25 cent wings and shrimp will be available throughout the game. Call 357-3022.

Gordon Biersch at the Market Common, Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, offers a $10 all-you-can-eat buffet, drink specials, a pre-game cornhole tournament and a half-time buffalo wing eating contest. Call 839-0249 for more information.

Suck Bang Blow, 3393 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, offers a variety of food and drink specials during the game. Call 651-7960 for more information.

Buffalo Wild Wings , 518 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, is offering a $15 all-you-can eat tailgate buffet with a variety of wings, miniburgers and other finger foods. In addition, they will offer $10 buckets of Miller Lite beer, $2 Pabst bottles and $2 Natural Light drafts. Tickets for the Super Bowl party must be bought in advance and space is limited. Call 281-9464 for info.

For more on what local folks are doing to prep for the big game, see the full story on Page 10.

TODAY | 02.05

Prove your karaoke might

The Waccamaw BowlingCenter, 101 Gray Drive, Myrtle Beach, kicks off its karaoke competition tonight. The competition will be held every Friday from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. through May 7. The finals will take place May 15, where the winner will receive a trip to Las Vegas for the International Finals. Call 236-1020 or visit waccamawbowling.com for more information.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Brunswick stew

Rain may have held off the good eats for a week, but there's no signs of stopping The Brunswick Stew Cook-Off this week. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Rourk Woods, Shallotte, N.C. The event features local crafters, a children's area, entertainment by Jaded Mayberry, a beer garden and food. Call 910-754-6644, extension 104 for more information.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Theodosia jewelry

Brookgreen Gardens, U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, presents a special Trunk Show of Theodosia Jewelry from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for ages 4-12 and free for children three and under. Call 235-6000 or visit www.brookgreen.org for more information. For more on what Brookgreen has planned for Black History Month, see page 7.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Ring in the Year of the Tiger

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is the celebrating the new year with a cultural twist with The Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year event. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and will feature a traditional dragon parade and lion dance followed by storytelling, Chinese music and dance, traditional food tastings and a number of activities, lessons, games and demonstrations. Admission is free. For more information call 843-238-2510 or read the full story on page 8.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Bonfire

La Belle Amie Vineyard, S.C. 90, North Myrtle Beach, hosts a bonfire featuring a vineyard tour, wine and entertainment by Paul Grimshaw from noon-5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 399-9463 or visit www.labelleamie.com for more information.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Art walk

Downtown Conway hosts "The Love of Art" First Saturday Art Walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at participating galleries and stores today. The event features glass blowers, a wine tasting, art and music. Call 248-4527 for more information.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Blues concert

House of Blues, 4640 U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, presents Blues-A-Palooza featuring a concert by One I Open at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Call 272-3000 or visit www.hob.com for more information.

SATURDAY | 02.06

Perfect pair

Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., hosts the Fifth annual Wine and Chocolate Pairing featuring handmade, gourmet chocolates from noon-4 p.m.. Tickets are $15. Call 910-287-2800 or visit www.silvercoastwinery.com for more information

WEDNESDAY | 02.10

Comedy

Dan Davidson performs at Comedy Cabana, 9588 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, at 8 p.m. with guests Paul Johnson & Cooter Douglas. Admission is $15. Call 449-4242 for more information.

WEDNESDAY | 02.10

Orchestra

The Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra hosts a concert at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center, Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach at 7:30 p.m. The concert features selections from ballet, opera, Broadway and more. The concert is free, and the dessert and coffee social, which follows the performance, is $5. Call 448-8379 or visit www.longbaysymphony.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY | 02.10

Meta play

Theatre of the Republic's Main Street Theater in downtown Conway presents "Noises Off," which is a play within a play about fifth-rate acting group. Show dates are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Feb. 13, Feb. 17-20 and 3 p.m. Sundays Feb. 14 and Feb. 21. Tickets are $18. Call 488-0821.

FRIDAY | 02.12

Love, laughter

Tickets are currently on sale for the "Love and Laughter Concert and Comedy Show" featuring Tom Joyner, Morning Show co-host, and comedian J. Anthony Brown, Platinum Recording R&B artist Carl Thomas and Conway's Zoe (Fred Wilks). The event will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $50 for VIP and $100 VIP with dinner option. Call 399-6142 or visit www.iamdhustle.com for more information.