Friday, Sep. 11, 2009
Myrtle Beach Area museums and more
MUSEUMS
BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island., features "The Wild West: Historic and Contemporary Sculpture" Saturday -Nov. 1 Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Seven-day gate admission for ages 13-64, $12; ages 65 and older $10; ages 6-12, $5; and 5 and younger, free. 235-6000 or 800-849-1931, or www.brookgreen.org.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Up Close and Personal Series at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 24 featuring Yellow Bellied Slider Turtles, Oct. 8 featuring Mealworms, and Oct. 22 featuring Guinea Pigs. "Fossilized Fun: Dino Hall of Fame" will be Sept. 16 at 3 p.m., the "Teddy Bear Clinic" will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, "Fossilized Fun: Mock Fossil Dig" will be Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. All are free with paid admission. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.
THE FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, features "E.B. Lewis: Story Painter" and "Benny Andrews: The John Lewis Series" through Oct. 4. The Museum presents "25 Years of Jonathan Green" through Jan. 3 with an opening reception Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. "Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers" will be on display through Jan. 3. A watercolor workshop will be offered Oct. 2-4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The registration deadline is Sept. 25. A wine reception will be held for the workshop participants Oct. 1. "Souls Journey: Inside the Creative Process" will be on display Oct. 11-Jan. 8. An opening reception will be held Oct. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. "Bassmi Ibrahim: Isness of Being" will be on display Oct. 15-Jan. 8. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY MUSEUM, 632 Prince St., the museum offers group tours and showcases 300 years of S.C. history, including American Indian artifacts, slave documents and information on the culture of local plantations. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $4 ages 19-64, $3 ages 65 and older, $2 ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger or Georgetown Historical Society members; group rates available. 545-7020.
HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway, has a display of artifacts recovered from the sunken CSS PeeDee. through Sept. Photographs from the William Van Auken Greene collection along with photographs of tobacco cropping from the past to modern times are on display. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 915-5320 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.
THE RICE MUSEUM, Front and Screven streets, Georgetown, hosts the annual "Just Art" through Saturday . The exhibition features more than 40 pieces by North and South Carolina artists and includes a wide variety of media and subject matter. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 546-7423.
ART
19TH ANNUAL PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART, will be Sept. 18-27. The festival features a variety of events including the 10th Annual Pawleys Island Wine Gala, Jazz Under The Oaks, entertainment by the Long Bay Chamber Orchestra, Steve Tyrell, Dallas Brass, Bits 'N' Pieces Puppet Theatre and more. 626-8911 or www.pawleysmusic.com.
34TH ANNUAL ATALAYA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, will be Sept. 25-27 at Huntington Beach State Park. Festival hours are Sept. 25 from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults. A multi-day pass is available for $10. Ages 15 and under are free. 237-4440.
CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Suite 4, Pawleys Island, presents "The Carolina Connection," which features artists Sigmund Abeles, Joseph Cave and Mike Williams. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 10. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free admission. 979-0149, 800-435-2733 or www.cherylnewbygallery.com.
CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY GALLERY, at the Litchfield Exchange, U.S. 17, Pawleys Island, presents a variety of art classes this fall. Watercolor with Kate Lagaly from 9 a.m.-noon every first and third Thursday of the month ; Acrylic Painting with Deborah Broad will be offered 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 15; Classic to Contemporary with Danny McLaughlin will be offered 6-9 p.m. Mondays, through Nov. 2; and Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting with Ruth Cox will be offered 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 18- Nov. 6. 237-3035.
DEBORAH BROAD GALLERY, 671Jamestown Drive, Garden City, features art classes Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. 333-5364.
EBB & FLOW ART CO-OP, 4763 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet. Regular hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 651-2386 or www.ebbandflowartco-op.com.
FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C., presents the Members' Show featuring artists Tom Izod and Rebecca Cleary through Oct. 15. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 910-457-5450 or visit www.franklinsquaregallery.org.
THE LOFT AT THE HOWARD GALLERY, 532 W. Broadway, Myrtle Beach, hosts "Celebrate Art Education," special art projects for students of all ages Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art supplies and monetary donations are being accepted and will be distributed to local schools. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 626-3118 or 448-6673 or www.myrtlebeach-art.com.
THE MARKET COMMON, Myrtle Beach, hosts an art walk Saturday and Sunday from noon-7 p.m. both days. The inaugural Mr. Myrtle Beach Man Pageant will be ThurSept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. in Valor Park as part of Fashion Week. Tickets are $25. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Franklin G. Burroughs Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum of Myrtle Beach. 467-9238 or www.MarketCommonEvents.com.
THE SEACOAST ARTIST GUILD GALLERY, in Applewood House of Pancakes, 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield. Members of the Seacoast Artist Guild demonstrate various mediums every Saturday. Regular hours are 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. 237-3079 or 215-2073.
SILVER COAST WINERY, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., presents the works of Abstract Expressionist Vittorio Santini Sept. 18-Jan. 15. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com.
SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE at Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C., presents "Focus On the Coast" a Collection by Brooks Pearce, which honors the National Audubon Society through Oct. 3. The 2009 Watercolor Society of North Carolina annual juried exhibition will be on display Oct.11-Nov. 30. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com.
CONCERTS
CELEBRATION CONCERT, at Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, Sept. 20. Dessert and refreshments at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. featuring Jeff Mosbey, Megan Daniel and Harrison Barnes, Tangena Church and Doug Fankhauser. Proceeds benefit the Coastal Recovery Center. 449-6261.
FUTRELL PARK, Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach, hosts Gospel at the Beach Saturday, 3-8 p.m. featuring gospel choirs, tributes and speakers. Sponsored by the South Carolina African-American Heritage Foundation and the City of Myrtle Beach. 278-0213 or 251-2061.
HOUSE OF BLUES, 4640 U.S. 17 S., Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. This week: Saturday, Toad the Wet Sprocket; and Thursday, Mitchel Musso with KSM and Jimmy Robbins. 272-3000 or www.houseofblues.com/myrtlebeach.
LITTLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, U.S. 17, Little River, hosts a concert by 33 Miles Sunday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. $8 for general admission, $5 for students. 249-2329.
MCLEAN PARK, Oak Street and Second Avenue, North Myrtle Beach, 7-9 p.m. featuring The Craig Woolard Band Sept. 18. Free. 280-5570.
R&B MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA, Marriott Grande Dunes, 8400 Coasta Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach, Sept. 25-27 at 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 570-484-8235.
RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY will hold a bluegrass concert featuring Pinetuckett Bluegrass and The Morris Brothers 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium, U.S. 501, Conway. The pre-show begins at 5 p.m. Members $8, non-members $10. Performances by Amick Junction and Crystal River. 457-2854 or visit www.rivertownbluegrasssociety.com.
SOUTH BY SOUTHEASThosts a concert at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway, Myrtle Beach, hosts a concert featuring The Believers and opening entertainment by The Artichokes. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Saturday . Admission is $20 for yearly members, $25 for monthly members or $15 ages 21 and under. 497-3643, 455-6499 or visit www.southbysoutheast.org.
DANCE
GRAND STRAND SENIOR CENTER, 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. The Beach Ballroom Dancers host a dance Sept. 19 from 7-10 p.m. at the Grand Strand Senior Center, Myrtle Beach. Music will be provided by DJ Ed Brown. Other dances will be Oct. 17, Nov. 21, 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 492-4992.
SAND DOLLARS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, hosts a free open house with refreshments Monday, 6-9 p.m., the Grand Strand Senior Center, Myrtle Beach. 390-4258 or 359-0652.
USA DANCE, GRAND STRAND CHAPTER 6024, hosts a social ballroom dance Sept. 26, the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach from 7-10 p.m. There will be music by DJ Marge Teta, Sal Teta teaches a pre-dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. and gives a demonstration of the JIVE with Linda Lynes, his partner from "Dancing With The Brunswick County Stars." Bring refreshments to share. Admission is $5 for members (ID required at the door) and $8 for non-members. 347-3804 or 238-1261 or www.USADanceGrandStrand.org.
THEATER
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Odell Auditorium, Supply, N.C., presents the Performing Arts Series featuring "Barrage," Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.; "As You Like It," Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; 'Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain,' Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; '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. Call 800-754-1050, ext. 416.
BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Supply, N.C, presents "Charlotte's Web," Oct. 23 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at 3 p.m.; "The Nutcracker Under the Sea," Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.; "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Feb. 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.; "Blithe Spirit," April 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and "Cycles: The Songs of a Lifetime," May 2010. 1-800-754-1050, Ext 416. or visit www.brunswicklittletheatre.com.
MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, hosts the 2009-2010 season kick-off Sunday at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. This season's theme is "Let's Put on a Show." 651-4152 or visit www.mictheatre.com.
BOOKS
LITCHFIELD BOOKS, Litchfield Landing Shopping Center, hosts a book signing with Pat Conroy and his new book "South of Broad" Saturday, noon-3 p.m. 237-8138
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. book signing follows the luncheons. Schedule: today , Batt Humphreys "Dead Weight;" Sept. 18, Brian Ray "Through the Pale Door;" Sept. 25, Stephen Hoffius "Northern Money, Southern Land;" Oct. 2, Robert Hicks "A Separate Country;" Oct. 9, Anita Shreve "A Change in Altitude;" Oct. 16, Celia Rivenbark "You Can't Drink All Day if You Don't Start in the Mornin';" Oct. 23, Charles Joyner "Down by the Riverside;" Oct. 30, Steve Roberts "From Every End of this Earth;" Nov. 6, Ellyn Bache "Daughters of the Sea," Nov. 13, Karen White "The Girl on Legare Street;" Nov. 20, Stanley Lanzano "True Places, A Lowcountry Preacher, His Church and His People;" Nov. 27, Mark Gordon Smith "Harrisville and The Private Italy Trilogy;" Dec. 4, Nicole Seitz "Saving Cicadas;" Dec. 11, Matt Lee and Ted Lee "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-home Flavor;" and Dec. 18, Philip Powell Annual Piano Concert at DeBordieu Clubhouse ($35).