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Take the Harry Potter Quiz!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:11 EDT

Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books and movies.
Winning entries will be eligible for the random drawing of tickets for the upcoming
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, coming to theatres July 15th.

Click this link to go to the Quiz.

Weekend nightlife calendar for Myrtle Beach area

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:58 EDT

FRIDAY

ABUELO'S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY, 740 Coastal Grand Circle, M.B. Paul Skyland, 6 p.m. Acoustic. No cover. 448-5533.

APACHE PIER, 9700 Kings Road, M.B. Donnie and Susan Trexler, 8 p.m. Variety. $3. 497-6486.

Independence day events in Myrtle Beach area

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:11 EDT

TODAY | 07.03

Ocean Lakes Campground, 6001 S. Kings Highway, will host its annual golf cart parade at 2 p.m. 238-5636.

The Sun Fun Summer Concert series features Too Much Sylvia at 7 p.m. Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach. 626-7444.

MUSEUMS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54 EDT

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, presents "Cool Summer Evenings" Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings through Aug. 14. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Seven-day gate admission for ages 13-64, $12; ages 65 and older, $10; ages 6-12, $5; and 5 and younger, free. 235-6000 or 800-849-1931, or www.brookgreen.org.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY MUSEUM, 632 Prince St., the museum offers group tours and showcases 300 years of S.C. history, including American Indian artifacts, slave documents and information on the culture of local plantations. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $4 ages 19-64, $3 ages 65 and older, $2 ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger or Georgetown Historical Society members; group rates available. 545-7020.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway, features artifacts recovered from sunken CSS PeDee, a 150-foot Macon Class Gunboat that launched in 1865. The Museum is collecting photographs, documents and records that depict the history, events, places and people of Horry County for the permanent collection. The 5th annual Tobacco Heritage Festival will be Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 915-5320 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.

The sound of the summer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54 EDT

IF YOU GO

With so much negativity in the news, high gas prices and penny-pinching, who couldn't use a little free music this summer?

Grab your friends and family and head outdoors for Broadway at the Beach's Sprite Under the Stars Summer Concert Series.

FESTIVALS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54 EDT

GRAPEFULL SISTERS VINEYARD AND CAMPGROUND, behind Black Bear Golf Course, off S.C. 9, outside Longs. Horseback and buggy rides will be offered at 2 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday . A Movie on the Lawn will be shown Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 685-4686 or www.grapefull sistersvineyard.com.

LEARN AND PLAY FESTIVAL, Wednesday July 8 and July 15 at Little River United Methodist Church, U.S. 17, Little River from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 2-5. The event features crafts, stories, games and music. $10. 249-2329.

FUNDRAISERS/

Become a happy camper

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:01 EDT

Grab your sleeping bag, cooler and some bug spray if you have a yen to spend summer in the outdoors.

Whether you want to camp under the stars or in the family RV, the Myrtle Beach area offers a variety of camp sites, entertainment and activities.

Best of all, the per-night costs are a relative bargain, leaving you with more left over for dining, T-shirts and other activities.

Fun times are only a pier away from you

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58 EDT

Try a view of the ocean from one of the area's piers, and to add to the fun, do it while fishing. There are several fishing piers in the area from which anyone can fish all day for a variety of fish.

And it's all relatively inexpensive. Some piers also offer entertainment, game rooms, and even gift shops.

Following is an example of what fishing piers offer:

New this week

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54 EDT

"Away We Go" | An expectant couple travels the U.S. in search of a place to put down roots and raise a family. Starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney and Catherine O'Hara. R. Theaters: BR16 G14

"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" | Two and a half stars. Scrat is trying to hold onto his beloved acorn, while finding romance with a female sabre-toothed squirrel named Scratte. Featuring the voices of John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary. PG. Theaters: CC RT CM BR16 G14 IS C12

"Public Enemies" | Four stars. John Dillinger and his gang become public enemy number one when the Bureau of Investigation decides to exploit Dillinger's capture.

Treasures in the sand

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:01 EDT

Beachcombers can unearth the beautiful and bizarre in the sand and surf that edges the Atlantic Coast.

Shells - the bodies of oceanic creatures - offer treasure seekers surprises and wonder in shapes and colors designed exclusively by nature.

The Grand Strand is blanketed with unique shells distinguished by their character.

'Public Enemies' soars

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54 EDT

In "Public Enemies," two threats to law and order loom over Depression-era America. One is John Dillinger, a gallant bank robber, and his gang. The other is a new national police force being assembled by an ambitious administrator named J. Edgar Hoover.

Michael Mann's new film is a white-hot crime drama, but just beneath its bullet-pocked surface are substantial insights about the limits of law enforcement, the point at which society's guardians do more damage than its thieves. It fits neatly on the shelf with "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Godfather."

The film covers the hectic final year of Dillinger's life, beginning in 1933. It was not a time when citizens held bankers in high esteem. "Some will rob you with a six-gun, and some with a fountain pen," goes a line in one of Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl ballads. Dillinger, an Indiana farm boy who let bank customers keep their own money during his raids and never killed anyone, was considered a folk hero making war on the banks.

Myrtle Beach area attractions | Scream for excitement

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:19 EDT

After The Pavilion was demolished three years ago, many people along the Grand Strand were upset.

But even without the historic oceanfront park, the Grand Strand still has plenty of other attractions for a thrill.

Freestyle Music Park's The Time Machine is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the state.

Weekend nightlife calendar for Myrtle Beach area

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:03 EDT

FRIDAY

AJ'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, 1004 Chester St., M.B Karaoke, 9 p.m. Variety. No cover. 916-1400.

APACHE PIER, 9700 Kings Road, M.B. Donnie and Susan Trexler, 8 p.m. Variety. $3. 497-6486.

Mini adventures | The courses

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:58 EDT

When you plant your feet on the synthetic grass, golf club in hand, for 18 holes of mini golf, blasting cannons may not be the background music you were expecting.

A flash of lightning is more commonly a reason to flee the course. And putting while pirates duke it out for control of the seas is not the typical recreational activity sideshow.

But such theatrics are all part of the fun at some of the Grand Stand's miniature golf courses.

Waterparks | Make a big splash in Myrtle Beach area

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:59 EDT

If you can't get enough water, but want a break from the beach, the Grand Strand's waterparks will give you a splashin' good time. The area is home to the state's largest waterpark, a seaside waterpark, and one that features bumper cars, go-karts and mini golf for those in the group who want some action beyond the slides. Whether you feel like a lazy drift down a 1,200-foot river or want to take a 45-mph plunge down a speed slide, there's a way for everyone to get wet and wild.

Family Kingdom Oceanfront Waterpark

301 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach 916-0400

A taste of Italy at the beach

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:01 EDT

NIGHTLIFE

CULTURE

Listen to tunes at club

New in theaters

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:02 EDT

"The Pink Panther 2"

"Confessions of a Shopaholic"

"Waltz With Bashir"

Take the Edwin McCain quiz, win Tickets!

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:44 EDT

South Carolina native Edwin McCain will be at the House of Blues on Thursday with Sophie B. Hawkins.

Test your Edwin McCain knowledge and enter to win tickets to his concert.

Ticket recipients drawn randomly from all winning quiz entries.

New this week

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00 EDT

My Sister's Keeper | Not reviewed. Conceived as a marrow donor for her gravely ill sister, Anna Fitzgerald has undergone countless surgeries and medical procedures in her short life. Though their older daughter's life has no doubt been prolonged, the unorthodox decision of Anna's parents has cracked the entire family's foundation. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva. PG-13. Theaters: BR16, CM, IS, C12

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" | One and a half stars out of four. Decepticon forces return to Earth to take Sam Witwicky prisoner. Starring Megan Fox, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro and Rainn Wilson. PG-13. Theaters: BR16, CM, IS, C12

Continuing

Happy hour in the Myrtle Beach area

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:31 EDT

In an economy that tries to give folks the blues, happy hour is heaven.

Pocket change and dollar bills go a little bit further when prices for food and drinks are slashed, sometimes by more than half, so you can dine and wine without wilting your wallet.

Of course, everybody isn't counting their pennies. Some folks can still spend cash without blinking or losing sleep. Nevertheless, many Grand Stranders can be counted among those who have mastered the art of taking advantage of happy hour.

TheSunNews.com: Entertainment

Take the Harry Potter Quiz!

Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books and movies. Winning entries will be eligible for the random drawing of tickets for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, coming to theatres July 15th.

Click this link to go to the Quiz.

Weekend nightlife calendar for Myrtle Beach area

Independence day events in Myrtle Beach area

MUSEUMS

The sound of the summer

FESTIVALS

Become a happy camper

Fun times are only a pier away from you

New this week

Treasures in the sand

'Public Enemies' soars

Myrtle Beach area attractions | Scream for excitement

Weekend nightlife calendar for Myrtle Beach area

Mini adventures | The courses

Waterparks | Make a big splash in Myrtle Beach area

A taste of Italy at the beach

New in theaters

Take the Edwin McCain quiz, win Tickets!

New this week

Happy hour in the Myrtle Beach area

Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books and movies.
Winning entries will be eligible for the random drawing of tickets for the upcoming
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, coming to theatres July 15th.