Friday, Nov. 27, 2009

Culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area

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 Guild has creted a tree with hand-painted art, which will be given away Dec. 13. Tickets are $2 each, and proceeds benefit the Waccamaw Branch Library building fund. 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.

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, features holiday exhibits "Signs of the Season in Flora and Fauna" and Signs of the Season in Art and History" which open today .Free with regular garden admission. "Nights of a Thousand Candles" will be Dec. 4-5, 11-12 and 17-19 from 3-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 ages 6-12. 235-6000 or www.brookgreen.org.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Odell Auditorium, Supply, N.C., presents the Performing Arts Series featuring "Christmas with Emile Pandolfi," Monday 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" 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.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Conway. The Coastal Carolina University Symphonic Band and Chamber and Concert choirs perform a mix of seasonal tunes and carols Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway. Free. 349-2637.

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 mediums including oils, acrylics, photography, watercolor, metal sculpture, and mixed media.

THE CONWAY LIBRARY, Conway, hosts a book signing with Issac Bailey and his book Proud, Black Southern Wednesday 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.

EBB AND FLOW ART CO-OP, 4763 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, hosts the holiday art show Dec. 12 from noon-8 p.m. 651-2386.

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/.

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, Pawleys Island and Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach. Free. 293-6162.

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. 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

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 today 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 Dec. 18, 19 and 26; programs are geared towards adults. "The Shore is Shifting," a new exhibit, is currently open. 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 studio potters show and sale Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring the work of 15 potters,demonstrations and refreshments. 910-579-2400.

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

THE LOFT AT THE HOWARD GALLERY, 532 West Broadway, Myrtle Beach, hosts "Christmas Krafts for Kids" Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Free. 626-3118.

LONG BAY SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, presents "Handel's Messiah" Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, 3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island and and Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. 1300 North Kings Highway, First Presbyterian, Myrtle Beach. $15. 448-8379 or www.LongBaySymphony.com.

MAGIQUEST, Myrtle Beach, hosts "Kids Night Out" with Planet Tyler for ages 8-14 from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. 916-1800.

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. 27, Mark Gordon Smith and "Harrisvile and the Private Italy Trilogy;" Dec. 4, Nicole Seitz and "Saving Cicadas;" Dec. 11, Matt Lee and Ted Lee and "Knockout Dishes with Downhome Flavor;" and Dec. 18 features the annual piano concert with Philip Powell.

THE MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., and the Intracoastal Model Railroad Club exhibit model railroads today and Saturday 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.

SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST, hosts a music feast Dec. 5 at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway featuring Lauren Ellis and the Alohas. The feast begins at 6 p.m. $20 for annual members and $25 for monthly members. 272-4050.

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 Thursday 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.

SURFSIDE LIBRARY, 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, hosts a special presentation featuring Susan from the Waccamaw Indian People at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday . The Murrells Inlet Community Theatre performs classic fables and fairy tales Dec. 9 10:30 a.m. 238-0122.

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" tonight -Dec. 26. Tickets are $8-$10. "A Northern-Southern Belle" will be performed through 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.

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