Thursday, Oct. 08, 2009

MUSEUMS

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island., features "The Wild West: Historic and Contemporary Sculpture" through Nov. 1. The Harvest Home Weekend will be Oct. 24 and 25 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. featuring entertainment, demonstrations and children's activities. Free with regular garden admission. Sculpture/painting workshops will be offered Oct. 19-23 and Oct. 26-30. Classes are $450-$650 per person. 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.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Up Close and Personal Series at 11:30 a.m. featuring Guinea Pigs Oct. 22. Free with paid admission. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.

THE FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, features "25 Years of Jonathan Green" and "Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers" through Jan. 3. "Souls Journey: Inside the Creative Process" will be on display Sunday -Jan. 8. An opening reception will be held Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. "Bassmi Ibrahim: Isness of Being" will be on display Thursday -Jan. 8. The literary series "Up for Discussion" continues Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Chapin Memorial Library and Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Museum. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway,features an exhibit about the Horry County Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Cemetery Preservation Project through Nov.The exhibit includes an interpretation of the tools and technology used to locate lost graves and plot them for documentation. Adam Emrick, Horry County Senior Planner and project coordinator, will discuss the exhibit at 2 p.m. Saturday . Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 915-5320 or www.horrycounty museum.org.

MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., presents the family program "Haunted Geocache" Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. On Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. enjoy Native American Stories in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Make and take your own arrowhead and bead necklace. $8 for adults, $6 for ages 60 and older and students K-12 and with college ID, and $4 for ages 3-5. 910-579-1016 or www.museumof cc.org.

THE RICE MUSEUM, Front and Screven streets, Georgetown, presents the Georgetown County Watercolor Society's 31 annual Member Exhibition through Oct. 31. Jean Hunt hosts a book signing for "Cat Tails and Spooky Trails" at the Prevost Gallery from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday . Proceeds from the book signing benefit the St. Frances Animal Center. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 546-7423.

ART

19th ANNUAL ART AUCTION & LUNCHEON, at Litchfield Country Club, Pawleys Island Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $30. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waccamaw Library. 545-3623.

ART IN THE PARK, Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, will be Saturday and Sunday and Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 446-747.

10TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK PLANTATION CRAFTS FAIR, Brunswick House, 382 Brunswick Drive, Calabash, N.C., Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be books covers, bags, photos, pottery, stained glass, baked goods and more. 910-287-4604.

BEACH BEADS & GLASS STUDIO, 1121 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Kumihimo for Cancer and Wholesale Gemstone Trunk Show through Oct. A portion of the proceeds from the Kumihimo class or Kumihimo jewelry purchase benefits the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation. 839-9808.

BRYAN HOUSE, 606 Main St., Conway, hosts the 2009 Holiday Market Oct. 31-Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Decorations, gifts, local art, books and more will be for sale. Tickets are $5. 488-1966.

CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Suite 4, Pawleys Island, presents "The Carolina Connection," which features artists Sigmund Abeles, Joseph Cave and Mike Williams. The exhibit will be on display through Saturday . 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. 979-0149, 800-435-2733 or www.cheryl newbygallery.com.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery, off U.S. 501, Conway, presents the Art Gallery Exhibition "Brooklyn Painters" Oct. 22-Nov. 30 with an opening reception Oct. 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The exhibit features eight painters who live and work in Brooklyn, N.Y. "Portfolios: The Work of the Department of Visual Arts Graduating Seniors" will be on display Dec. 3-12. Free. 234-3466 or www.coastal.edu/bryanartgallery.

FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C., presents the Members' Show featuring artists Tom Izod and Rebecca Cleary through Thursday . Artist Ortrud K. Tyler hosts a watermedia workshop Oct. 21-23 for $75. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 910-457-5450 or visit www.franklinsquaregallery.org.

GEORGETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 632 Prince St., Georgetown, hosts the Architecutral Gems of Georgetown. The preview party will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23 featuring food, wine, exhibits, antiques and a silent auction. The Winyah Auditorium Symposium and home tours will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 featuring a brown-bag lunch, guest speakers and more. Call for ticket prices. 545-7020.

THE LOFT AT THE HOWARD GALLERY, 532 W. Broadway, Myrtle Beach, sponsors a raffle with proceeds benefitting the Arthritis Foundation. The drawing will be October 23. The Trash to Treasure fundraiser will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring in your old items to donate. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 626-3118 or 448-6673 or www.myrtlebeach-art.com.

THE MARKET COMMON, Myrtle Beach, hosts a wine tasting featuring the work of local artists and photographers Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. at Studio B, 2922-D Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach. $20 per person or $30 per couple. 385-2422 or 839-1278.

THE SEACOAST ARTIST GUILD GALLERY, in Applewood House of Pancakes, 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield, hosts the workshop "How to Create a Beautiful Picture" with artist Danny McLaughlin Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Salters Cove Clubhouse, U.S. 17, Garden City. $75. The 6th annual Fall Judged Art Show will be Nov. 7-21 at the Litchfield Exchange. Members of the Seacoast Artist Guild demonstrate various mediums every Saturday. Regular hours are 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. 237-3079 or 215-2073.

SILVER COAST WINERY, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., presents the works of Abstract Expressionist Vittorio Santini through Jan. 15. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE at Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C., presents the 64th Watercolor Society of North Carolina annual juried exhibition Sunday -Nov. 30. An opening reception will Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The Creative Exchange series features "How to Travel as an Insider" Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for $5, which includes lunch. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetriver marketplace.com.

CONCERTS

HOUSE OF BLUES, 4640 U.S. 17 S., Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. This week: Friday, Silversun Pickups with Cage The Elephant and An Horse and Wednesday, David Cook with special guest Ryan Star. 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach.

THE MARKET COMMON, 4017 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, presents the Friday Oktoberfest Concert Series from 6-9 p.m. featuring Mr. Big Stuff, tonight ; Sawgrass, Oct. 16; Painted Man, Oct. 23 and Villanova, Oct. 30. Free. 839-3500.

RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY will hold a bluegrass concert featuring Movin On Bluegrass and Cross Point String Band Oct. 17 at Horry Georgetown Technical College, Conway. The pre-show begins at 5 p.m., followed by the concert at 6 p.m. $8 for members and $10 for non-members. 457-2854 or visit www.rivertown bluegrasssociety.com.

DANCE

GRAND STRAND SENIOR CENTER, 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. The Beach Ballroom Dancers host dances for people of all ages from 7-10 p.m. at the Grand Strand Senior Center, Myrtle Beach on Oct. 17 featuring music by Karen and Carl. Other dances are Nov. 21, Dec. 31, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17. Tickets are $7 for regular dances and $25 for the New Year's dance. Call Audrey at 249-9056 or Evelyn at 445-7604 for tickets.

HEALTHPOINT WELLNESS CENTER, 4033 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, offers dance classes Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. $25 a month for members and $35 a month for non-members. 215-5512.

INSHAPE STUDIO, 4007 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, offers belly dancing, hip hop, latin and many other classes. 903-5553.

USA DANCE, GRAND STRAND CHAPTER 6024, hosts a social ballroom dance Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach featuring music by Karen and Carl. Bring refreshments to share. Admission is $5 for members (ID required at the door) and $8 for non-members. 347-3804 or 238-1261 or www.usadancegrandstrand.org.

THEATER

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Supply, N.C., presents Charlotte's Web," Oct. 23 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at 3 p.m.; "The Nutcracker Under the Sea," Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.; "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Feb. 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.; "Blithe Spirit," April 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and "Cycles: The Songs of a Lifetime," May 2010. 1-800-754-1050, Ext 416. or visit www.brunswicklittletheatre.com.

CAROLINA IMPROV COMPANY, offers classes in October, including a free Intro to Improv Workshop, a six-week Improv 101 for adults class and a workshop for children. www.carolinaimprov.com.

THE CASTAWAYS REPERTORY COMPANY, presents "McDonald Had a Farm" Oct.30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1 at 3 p.m., Nov. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Peanut Warehouse, Conway. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. Reservations at 839-1868. Castaways details at 347-1828.

STRAND THEATRE, 710 Front St., Georgetown. Swamp Fox Players present "Doubt" Oct. 16 and 17, 22-24 and 29-31 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 527-2924.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, 331 Main St., Conway, presents "The Civil War" at 8 p.m. tonight -Oct.-17 and 3 p.m. Saturday , Sunday and Oct. 17 and 18. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. Upcoming shows are "Holiday on Main Street" in December, "Noises Off" in February, "Cinderella" in March and "The Producers" in June. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. 488-0821 or www.theatreofthe republic.com.

BOOKS

BARNES AND NOBLE, 3346 Reed St., Myrtle Beach, in Market Common, hosts a book signing Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-4 p.m. with Nan Turner and Al Strohmayer. 238-2917.

THE MOVEABLE FEAST is a series of literary luncheons at various area restaurants. Reservations must be made the Wednesday before the Friday feast by calling 235-9600. A 2 p.m. book signing follows the luncheons. Schedule: today , Anita Shreve "A Change in Altitude;" Oct. 16, Celia Rivenbark "You Can't Drink All Day if You Don't Start in the Mornin';" Oct. 23, Charles Joyner "Down by the Riverside;" Oct. 30, Steve Roberts "From Every End of this Earth;" Nov. 6, Ellyn Bache "Daughters of the Sea," Nov. 13, Karen White "The Girl on Legare Street;" Nov. 20, Stanley Lanzano "True Places, A Lowcountry Preacher, His Church and His People;" Nov. 27, Mark Gordon Smith "Harrisville and The Private Italy Trilogy;" Dec. 4, Nicole Seitz "Saving Cicadas;" Dec. 11, Matt Lee and Ted Lee "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-home Flavor;" and Dec. 18, Philip Powell Annual Piano Concert at DeBordieu Clubhouse ($35).