Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Tree Lightings in Myrtle Beach area

Tree lightings

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

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. 839-3500.

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach hosts the annual Pets Light Up Our Lives tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at McLean Park featuring holiday music, refreshments, gift basket raffles, a blessing of the animals and a tree lighting. Pets are welcome. The tree will be on display through Jan. 1. 249-4948.

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

Wags and Whiskers, North Myrtle Beach, hosts pet photos with Santa Saturday and Dec. 5. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. 280-7686.

Inlet Square mall, Murrells Inlet, hosts Breakfast With Santa Saturday at 9 a.m. Pictures with Santa will be Saturday and Nov. 27-Dec. 24. 651-6990. Pet photos with Santa will be Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. 651-6990.

Santa Claus arrives at Magnolia Mall, Florence, Saturday at 11 a.m. through Dec. 24. 669-0725.

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

Little River United Methodist Church, 1629 U.S. 17, Little River, hosts Breakfast With Santa Dec. 5 from 9-11 a.m. featuring pictures, games and cookie decorating. Tickets are $4. 249-2329.

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 are being accepted. 444-3200.

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

North Myrtle Beach hosts the Christmas Tree Lighting in McLean Park Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. 281-2662.

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

The Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade will be 3 p.m. Dec. 6. 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.

The Friends of the Georgetown Library host the Yuletide Tour of Homes Dec. 12 from 1-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. 545-3303.

The Pilot Club of Conway hosts the annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 13 from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 347-5895.

Holiday shows/concerts

The Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, presents "Christmastime!" through Jan. 2 featuring the Twelve Irish Tenors; Sandi Patty, through Saturday; 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" Sunday at 2:30 pm at Belin Memorial United 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 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 the 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.

Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach presents a Christmas concert Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, U.S. 17, Litchfield, and Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Surfside Beach. Free. 293-6162.

The Larry Elliott Memorial South Strand Community Choir presents a Christmas cantata Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 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.

North Myrtle Beach hosts Christmas songs at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, Sixth Ave. South, North Myrtle Beach, Dec. 5 at 3:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 3:30 and 7 p.m. 281-2662.

Carolina Master Chorale hosts "An Outbreak of Peace: A Christmas Oratorio" Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3000 N. Kings Highway, 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, $20 at the door. 444-5774.

Holiday markets/open houses/crafts

The Litchfield Exchange hosts a Holiday Open House 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 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."

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

Calabash Presbyterian's Alternative Gift Market will be today and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 910-579-7356.

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

The Island Green Amenity Center, 455 Sunnehanna Drive, Myrtle Beach, hosts a Christmas Craft Show Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 650-1313.

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 Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 448-3773.

The Calabash Elks Ladies Auxiliary hosts the annual Holiday Fair at the Elks Lodge, 937 Carter Drive, Calabash, N.C., Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Cape Fear Hospice and Ronald McDonald House. 910-579-1413.

Pop's Glass, 911-A Norman Alley, Conway, hosts a Holiday Art Party Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. 450-9232.

The Hammock Shops Village in Pawleys Island celebrates the holiday season Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring a performance by the Georgetown High School Gospel Choir.

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), $8 for nonmembers. 347-3804 or 238-1261.

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.

North Myrtle Beach hosts a holiday wreath-making workshop Dec. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Recreation Center. 281-2662.

Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C., hosts Creative Holiday Decorating as part of the Creative Exchange series Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5 includes lunch. 910-575-5999.

The Cooperative Extension Office at the Brunswick County Government Complex hosts a Holiday Moravian Sugar Cake Workshop Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. for ages 5-19. Traditional Christmas ornaments will be made as well. $5. 910-253-2610.

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, opens an ice rink in Valor Park from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 19-Jan. 3. Wristbands are $7. 839-3500.