Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

Arts calendar for Myrtle Beach area

Applewood Pancake House

14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. The Seacoast Artist Guild Gallery is open daily from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and features works by area artists. All art is for sale. At The House

4764 Main St., Shallotte, N.C., hosts Monday Night Shag Dancing at 7 p.m. Free. 910-754-8555. Barnes and Noble

Market Common, Myrtle Beach, hosts a book signing with D.G. Stern author of "Golf a la Carte" from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Bryan House

606 Main St., Conway, hosts the 2009 Holiday Market through Saturday 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. Brunswick Community College

Odell Auditorium, Supply, N.C., presents the Performing Arts Series featuring "Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain," Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; "Christmas with Emile Pandolfi," Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Glenn Miller Orchestra, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Ronnie Milsap, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; and The Long and Winding Road with Jim Witter, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call 800-754-1050, ext. 416. Brunswick Little Theatre

Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Supply, N.C., presents "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. Chapin Park

1400 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts Art In the Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday . Free. 803-446-7375. Coastal Carolina University

Chanticleer Drive and College Road, Conway, hosts a performance of "Eurydice" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday . Admission is free, but tickets are required. A performance of "Frankenstein" will be tonight at 7:30 p.m. and "The Clown Princes" Monday at 7:30 p.m. 347-3161. Coastal Carolina University

Wheelwright Auditorium, U.S. 501, Conway, presents "Will Rogers Follies" April 15-17 and and April 21-24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, general admission; $5 students; $10 faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members; and $5 ages 17 and under. 349-2502. Coastal Carolina University's Second Stage

Edwards Black Box Theatre, U.S. 501, Conway, presents "The Pain and the Itch" 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 10-13 and 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Tickets are $15, general admission; $5, students, staff, senior citizens, alumni, Osher Lifelong Learning institute members and ages 17 and under. 349-2502. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson

3516 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, hosts a scrapbooking Retreat at from noon today -noon on Sunday . 236-4500. The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

3100 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, hosts the Dia de lost Muertos Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. as part of the Museum's free Family Day. 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 through Jan. 8. The museum hosts the 5th annual Bag Ladies Luncheon Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $35 for museum members and $40 for non-members. Reservations should be made today . Hours 238-2510. 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 featuring music by Karen and Carl. Dances will be 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. Legends In Concert

301 US-17 South, Myrtle Beach, hosts the live tribute show tonight at 8 p.m. featuring Elvis Presley, the Blues Brothers, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and more. 800-960-7469. Mama Brava's Pizza, Pasta, & Sub

117 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C., hosts Thursday Night Shag Dancing at 5 p.m. Free. 910-754-5151. 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: 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). Museum of Coastal Carolina

21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., hosts a program featuring birds and flowers of New Zealand Tuesday at 7 p.m. The program is free with regular museum admission. 910-579-1016. Myrtle Beach Convention Center

2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, hosts the 28th Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals. 9 a.m. Thursday through Nov. 15. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 ages 2-12 and multi-day passes $12. 918-1225. Myrtle Beach High School Music & Arts Center

3302 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Long Bay Symphony Concert Series No. 2 Nationalistic Fervor at 4 p.m. Sunday . Tickets are $30 - $45. 448-8379. Pop's Glass Gallery & Studio

911-A Norman Alley, Conway, hosts Glass Blowing at 10 a.m. Saturday during the Conway First Saturday Art Walk. Free. The Holiday Open House will be Sunday from noon-5 p.m. 248-4527. Sunset River Marketplace

10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C., hosts the Kaboo Jewelry Trunk Sale at 10 a.m. today and Saturday . 910-575-5999. The Carolina Opry Theater

8901 U.S. 17 North, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Carolina Opry show at 7 p.m. tonight . Tickets are $34.95-$49.95. 913-4000. The Cooper House

6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show at noon today . Free. The Dance Connection

5157 Sellers Road, Shallotte, N.C., hosts Shag Dance Lessons at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. $10 per person per class. The Litchfield Exchange

U.S. 17, N Litchfield, hosts the Seacoast Artist Guild 6th annual Fall Judged Show. The opening reception will be Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 21. The Peanut Warehouse

under Main St. Bridge, Conway, presents "McDonald Had a Farm" at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday . Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors. 347-1828. Trinity United Methodist Church

706 14th Ave, South, North Myrtle Beach, hosts a Holiday Bazaar Saturday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Uptown @ Myrtle Beach Mall

10177 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts a Free Improv Show at 4 p.m. Sunday . 272-4242. Village at Calabash Clubhouse

1099 N. Clubview Lane, Carolina Shores, Calabash, N.C., hosts the 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair at 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday . USA Dance Grand Strand Chapter 6024

Hosts a pizza night along with the usual social ballroom dance Nov. 14 at the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach from 7-10 p.m. DJ Dan Chop will provide the music as well as teach a pre-dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Judges Choice Award at the "Dancing With The Brunswick County Stars," Dan Chop and his partner Wendy Redwine Milligan will demonstrate a cha-cha. Attendees are encouraged to bring refreshments to share. Admission is $5 for members (ID required at the door) and $8 for non-members. Call 347-3804 or 238-1261 or visit www.USADanceGrandStrand.org for more info.

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