Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Arts calendar for Myrtle Beach area

AN AFTERNOON WITH THE ARTS will be Sunday from 1:30-4 p.m. at Filet's, Harbourgate Marina, North Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 504-4422.

APPLEWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE, 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. The Seacoast Artist Guild Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and features work by area artists. All art is for sale. The Seacoast Artist Guild 6th annual Fall Judged Show will be on display through Sunday at the Litchfield Exchange. 357-2626 or www.seacoastartistguild.com.

AT THE HOUSE, 4764 Main St., Shallotte, N.C., hosts Monday night Shag dancing at 7 p.m. Free. 910-754-8555.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Odell Auditorium, Supply, N.C., presents the Performing Arts Series featuring "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. 800-754-1050, ext. 416.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, Odell Williamson Auditorium, Supply, N.C., presents "The Nutcracker Under the Sea" Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6-$15. Auditions for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m. at Building F on the campus of Brunswick Community College. 1-800-754-1050, ext. 416.

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE presents "An Outbreak of Peace: A Christmas Oratorio Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3000 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach and Dec.13 at 4 p.m. at Calabash Presbyterian Church, 8820 Old Georgetown Road, Sunset Beach, N.C. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 444-5774.

THE CAROLINA OPRY, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Good Vibrations Show, the Light Show and more. Call for times and prices. 800-843-6779.

THE CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, features the exhibit "Small Treasures" Saturday through Dec. 12. 979-0149.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, presents interactive exhibits including "The Magic School Bus," "Kidz Medical Center," "Doctor Molar's Dental Clinic," "Collin's Kids Discovery Lab" and more from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission is $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469.

THE CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE HOUSE, Pawleys Island, hosts a Holiday Open House Saturday and Sunday featuring tastings, art demonstrations, gift sales and more. 235-9600.

COASTAL SHAG CLUB, Shallotte Moose Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C., holds its monthly Shag Night Saturday at 7 p.m. Free.

COLLECTOR'S CAFÉ AND GALLERY, 7740 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Fall Art Show through January. Art work features a variety of media, including oils, acrylics, photography, watercolor and metal sculpture. .

THE CONWAY LIBRARY, Conway, hosts a book signing with Issac Bailey and his book Proud, Black Southern Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. 915-7323.

THE DANCE CONNECTION, 5157 Sellers Road, Shallotte, N.C., hosts Shag Dance Lessons at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. $10 per class.

THE FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, presents the exhibits "Soul's Journey: Inside the Creative Process" and "Isness of Being" through Jan. 8. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 238-2510.

THE FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C., hosts a Members Show through Jan. 31. 910-457-5450.

FREEWOODS FARM, 9515 Freewoods Road, Myrtle Beach, hosts Syrup Making programs through Dec. 17. Donations are $5 for adults and $3 ages 12 and under. 650-2734, 650-9139 or www.freewoodsfarm.com/.

GRAND STRAND SENIOR CENTER, 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach. The Beach Ballroom Dancers host dances for people of all ages from 7-10 p.m. featuring music by Surf N Sand at this Saturday's dance. Upcoming dances will be 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.

GOSPEL SING AT THE BEACH will be Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Myrtle Beach High School. The concert is hosted by the Horry County Republican Party and tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $35 for VIP seats. 488-4445

HARBORWALK BOOKS, 723 Front St., Georgetown, hosts a booksigning with Stanley Lanzano and his book "True Places: A Lowcountry Preacher, His Church and His People" from noon-2 p.m. Saturday . 546-8212.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, corner of Fifth Ave. and Main St., Conway, features an exhibit about the Horry County Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Cemetery Preservation Project through November. 915-5320.

INGRAM PLANETARIUM, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C., begins it's holiday program schedule Nov. 27 featuring "Oasis in Space" at 1 p.m., "Seven Wonders" at 2 p.m., "Holiday Laser" at 3 p.m. and "The Sky Above" at 4 p.m. The Laser music shows will be tonight and Saturday , Dec. 18, 19 and 26; programs are geared towards adults. "The Shore is Shifting," a new exhibit, opens tonight . 910-575-0033 or www.ingramplanetarium.org.

THE ISLAND HOME TOUR will be Dec. 5 from 3-5 p.m. with tours leaving the Museum of Coastal Carolina parking lot, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Return to the Museum from 5-7 p.m. for refreshments and a live and silent auction. 910-579-1016.

JEFFCOAT POTTERY STUDIO, 284B Koolabrew Drive, Calabash, N.C., hosts the potters show and sale Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 910-579-2400.

LEGENDS IN CONCERT, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Tribute Show at 8 p.m. tonight . www.legendsinconcert.com.

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. booksigning follows the luncheon. Schedule: Nov. 20, Stanley Lanzano and "True Places, A Lowcountry Preacher, His Church and His People;" and Nov. 27, Mark Gordon Smith and "Harrisvile and the Private Italy Trilogy."

THE MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, presents the opening play of the 12th season "Drowning Sorrows" tonight Nov. 20-Sunday Nov. 22. Show times are 2 and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10. 651-4152 or www.mictheatre.com.

THE MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., and the Intracoastal Model Railroad Club exhibit model railroads Nov. 27 and 28 and Dec. 11 through April. 910-579-1016 or www.museumofcc.org.

POP'S GLASS, 911-A Norman Alley, Conway, hosts a Holiday Art Party Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. featuring food, drink, music and art. 450-9232.

THE RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY hosts a concert featuring Harvest Wind and the Golden Valley Crusaders Saturday at Horry Georgetown Technical College, Conway at 5 p.m. Bring your instrument for the jam sessions at 3 p.m. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. 457-2854 or www.rivertownbluegrasssociety.com.

SPRINGMAID BEACH RESORT, 3200 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, hosts the 23rd annual Winter Arts and Craft Show Dec. 4 and 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. free admission. 315-7182.

THE STRAND THEATRE, Georgetown, hosts "Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words" Dec. 6 at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. 527-2924.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C., presents the exhibition "Stepping Back in Time" by Tony Craig through Jan. 9. Coffee with the Authors will be Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m. The event is free. The Creative Exchange Series features Creative Holiday Decorating Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5. 910-575-5999.

UPTOWN AND CAROLINA IMPROV, Myrtle Beach Mall, hosts the grand opening tonight and Saturday with the GO Improv Comedy Show and "The 12 Games of Christmas Show" Nov. 27-Dec. 26. Tickets are $8-$10. "A Northern-Southern Belle" will be Wednesday -Dec. 16. 272-4242 or www.UptownMB.com.

USA DANCE GRAND STRAND CHAPTER 6024 hosts a holiday social ballroom dance Dec. 5 at the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane from 7-10 p.m. Suggested dress for this dance is semi-formal; men must wear jacket and tie, ladies appropriate evening attire. DJ Dan Chop provides the music and will teach a pre-dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Bring refreshments to share. Admission is $5 for members (ID required at the door) and $8 for non-members. 347-3804 or 238-1261.

WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE, 550 Whiteville Road, Shallotte, N.C., presents "Fame" tonight at 4 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. 910-754-4338, ext. 1124.

THE YULETIDE TOUR OF HOMES, Georgetown, is Dec. 12 from 1-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Friends of the Georgetown Library members and $20 for non-members. 545-3303.