Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Tree Lightings in Myrtle Beach area

Barefoot Landing, 4898 U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, hosts the Lighting of the Landing Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. featuring music, decorating, an appearance by Santa and more. 272-8349.

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, hosts its second annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. featuring entertainment, carriage rides and photos with Santa. 839-3500.

The Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas Towne Dec. 13 from 1-7 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center featuring free photos with Santa, live entertainment, games and a tree lighting ceremony. 626-7444.

Breakfasts/Photos with Santa

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, hosts Breakfasts with Santa Saturdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19. 839-3500.

Broadway at the Beach hosts Breakfast with Santa Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at Hard Rock Cafe at 8 and 9:30 a.m. 444-3200.

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

Holiday Parades/Tours

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

The Loris Christmas Parade will be Dec. 4. 756-6030.

Broadway at the Beach hosts the Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 to benefit Toys for Tots. Toys will be accepted beginning today. 444-3200.

The Shallotte Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. 910-754-4032.

Surfside Beach hosts the 30th annual Christmas Parade Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. 650-9548.

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. 357-2007.

Holiday Shows/ Concerts

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

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

Coastal Carolina University presents the 10th annual Holiday Concert Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the 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. 800-965-9324.

The Larry Elliott Memorial South Strand Community Choir presents a Christmas cantata Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Surfside Presbyterian Church, 8732 U.S. 17, Surfside Beach. The program features traditional carols and a cappella spirituals. Tickets are $8. 450-7546.

Holiday Markets/Open Houses/Crafts

The 28th annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festival continues today and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 ages 2-12 and under 2 are free. The show features the festival of tables, festival of worlds, festival of trees, festival of wreaths and much more. 448-9483.

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 teas, coffees and desserts. Artists will share their newest work and author Janet Martin will sign copies of her book "The Christmas Swap."

The Holiday Loris Farmers Market will be today, Nov. 20, 24 and 25 from 2-6 p.m. and Dec. 4 until after the Christmas Parade. 756-6030.

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

Southern Star Lodge, Sons of Norway, hosts its first annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6200 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach featuring Norwegian cuisine, Scandinavian folk art and more. 997-5250.

Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, hosts Holiday Make and Take Crafts Dec. 3 from 3-5 p.m. 918-1275.

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

The North Myrtle Beach Library, 799 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, hosts a holiday card making workshop for tweens and teens Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 249-4164.