Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Kicks! Picks for this week

SATURDAY | 11.21

'Twilight'-theme event

South Carolina Twilight Moms host a New Moon Extravaganza Charity Event with proceeds benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand from 1-5 p.m. at Revolutions nightclub, 1320 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The fundraiser features a concert, pick-a-prize auction, "Twilight" and "New Moon" trivia game, food and more. 461-0464. See Pages 11-12 for a list of where you can catch a screening of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which opens in theaters today.

COMING SOON | TICKETS ON SALE

Two shows down south

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center presents "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10. The show is presented by the Best of Broadway Series. Tickets are on sale for $30 at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Discounts for groups of 10 or are available at 843-529-5007. Also coming soon to Charleston, Grammy-Award winner John Mayer is scheduled to perform with Michael Franti & Spearhead at the North Charleston Coliseum on Feb. 8 to kick off the winter leg of his "Battle Studies" tour. Tickets are $46 to $66. They go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday and can be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

TODAY-SUNDAY | 11.20-11.22

'Drowning Sorrows' on stage

The Murrells Inlet Community Theatre, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, continues performances of "Drowning Sorrows," a drama set on a tropical island, at 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. 651-4152.

SATURDAY | 11.21

New Wine Harvest Fest at vineyard

La Belle Amie Vineyard, North Myrtle Beach, hosts the New Wine Harvest Festival from noon-5 p.m. featuring music by the Andrew Thielen band, a vineyard tour, food and more. Admission is $8, younger than 18 and older than 80 are free. Bring two canned/dry good items for area

food banks and get $3 off

admission. 399-9463 or

www.labelleamie.com.

SATURDAY | 11.21

Oyster roast raises funds

The sixth annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser will be 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Spud's Waterfront Dining, 4123 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet. The event features oysters, drinks and entertainment. All-you-can-eat-oyster tickets are $25. 357-2007 or www.murrellsinletsc.com.

TONIGHT | 11.20

Landing light

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

SATURDAY | 11.21

Gallery thinks small

The Cheryl Newby Gallery, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, presents an exhibition of small paintings and sculptures by gallery artists "Small Treasures" through Dec.12. 979-0149 or www.cherylnewbygallery.com.

SATURDAY | 11.21

Free movie

The Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Road, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Free Saturday Morning Family Movie at 10:30 a.m. featuring "All Roads Lead Home." 215-4700.

SUNDAY | 11.22

Artisans' sale

An Afternoon with The Arts, an artisans' showcase sale and benefit auction, will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Filet's at Harbourgate Marina, North Myrtle Beach. The event features works from artisans from Horry, Brunswick and New Hanover counties, a live auction, entertainment, food and more. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 504-4422.