Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Holiday events

Broadway at the Beach's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Saturday from 6- 7 p.m. on the south side of Broadway at the Beach near the IMAX 3D Theatre. The event features special performances by the Palace Theatre, including the Irish Tenors, the Socastee Singers, Carolina Freestyle Cloggers and a Gospel Choir. Call 1-866-553-4508 for more information.

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, hosts the second annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. featuring entertainment, carriage rides and photos with Santa. The Market Common also hosts Breakfasts With Santa Saturdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Call 839-3500 for more information.

Broadway at the Beach hosts the Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 to benefit Toys for Tots. Broadway also hosts Breakfast With Santa Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at Hard Rock Cafe at 8 and 9:30 a.m.

The Town of Surfside Beach hosts the 30th annual Christmas Parade Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Call 650-9548 for more information.

The Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, presents "Christmastime!" through Jan. 2 featuring the Twelve Irish Tenors; Sandi Patty, Nov. 16-21; Michael W. Smith, Dec. 3-5; Debbie Reynolds, Dec. 8-12; and Roy Clark, Dec. 16-19. Call 800-905-4228 or visit www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com.

The Holiday Market 2009 continues through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bryan House, 606 Main St., Conway. Tickets are $5 each. Call 488-1966 for more information.

The 14th annual Village at Calabash Arts and Crafts Fair will be Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Village Clubhouse, Calabash, N.C.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church hosts its annual bazaar Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring handmade Christmas decorations and hand-painted gifts.

Trinity United Methodist Church, North Myrtle Beach, hosts a holiday bazaar Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7-8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 272-5236 for more information.

Historic Downtown Conway hosts the annual Holiday Open House Weekend Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. with the very first snowball drop. About 500 ping-pong balls with discounts, gifts and give-aways will be dropped by firefighters from the top of the fire truck. Following the snowball drop, stores will be open until 5 p.m. Call 248-6260 for more information.

Bass Pro Shops host Santa's Wonderland Sunday to Dec. 24 featuring a free photo with Santa, free games, crafts and more. Visit www.basspro.com/santa for a detailed schedule.

The Litchfield Exchange hosts a Holiday Open House 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22 featuring a variety of teas, coffees and desserts. Art works' artists will share their newest work, and author Janet Martin will sign copies of her book "The Christmas Swap."

Calabash Presbyterian Church's Alternative Gift Market will be Nov. 20-21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 910-579-7356 for more information.

The Serendipity Singers present "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" Nov. 22 at 2:30 pm at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet. Admission is free. Call 215-1171 for more information.

The 25th annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta will be Nov. 28 with the parade beginning at 5 p.m. through the historic Little River Waterfront. Proceeds from the event benefit children in Horry County. Call 249-8888.

Coastal Carolina University presents the 10th annual Holiday Concert Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach. The concert features holiday and seasonal favorites by the university's Symphonic Band and Concert and Chamber Choirs. Free.

Christ United Methodist Church, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, hosts a concert "A Christmas to Believe In" with Natalie Grant and featuring Ayeisha Woods at 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door for adults, $20 ages 13 and up, and $15 ages 12 and under. Call 800-965-9324 for more information.

The annual Christmas Greek Bake Sale will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4-5 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 3301 33rd Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Call 448-3773 for more information.

Tickets are on sale for the Murrells Inlet "Christmas on the Creek" Holiday Home Tour, which will be Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $20. The Christmas Arts and Crafts Boutique will be Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lee's Inlet Kitchen, Murrells Inlet. Call 357-2007 for more information.