Friday, May. 29, 2009
Myrtle Beach-Area museums and more
BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, hosts the N.C. Symphony Concert "BB&T Blue Skies and Golden Sand" today, 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$35 for members and $20-$40 for others. The Artists Under the Arcade Festival will be 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6. The festival features over 30 painters, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. 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.
THE FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, features "Benny Andrews: The John Lewis Series," with 19 pen and ink drawings. An opening reception will be June 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 4. Regular 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, features "Pee Dee Tobacco Barns," a photo exhibit by Benton Henry through May. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 915-5320 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.
THE RICE MUSEUM, Front and Screven streets, presents an exhibition of photographs by members of the Myrtle Beach Region of the Carolina Nature Photographers Association in the Prevost Gallery, 633 Front Street, Georgetown. The exhibit will be on display through June 23. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $7 ages 22-59, $5 ages 60 and older, $3 ages 7-21, free for ages 6 and younger. 546-7423.
ART
APPLEWOOD'S GALLERY, Litchfield Beach, hosts the Seacoast Artist Guild Novice/Beginners Art Show June 1-5. Call 237-3079 or 215-2073.
ART WORKS, Litchfield Exchange, 14329 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. Summer Youth Art Classes will be Wednesdays June 17-Aug. 12 in the Cultural Council Classroom. Ages 10-15 meet from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 13-15 meet from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $20 per class or $120 for the entire summer. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 237-3035 for art class information. 235-9600 or www.classatpawleys.com.
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery, off U.S. 501, Conway, presents "Fotabulous: Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Student Photography Exhibition" through June 22. Gallery hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. 234-3466 or www.coastal.edu/bryanartgallery.
FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, 3101 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, offers summer visual arts classes in a variety of mediums including oil, drawing, acrylics, pastels and more. Classes are available for adults and children. Contact Stuart for more details. 272-4488.
FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C., offers a three-day watercolor workshop with Maragret Hoybach June 22-24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $160. Call 910-278-5562 to register or visit www.franklinsquaregallery.org.
SILVER COAST WINERY, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., sponsors a competition for artists to create a label for a new wine. Submissions will be accepted through June 30. Regular hours are 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., features the show "Here and There: Marshscapes and Seascapes Near Sunset Beach, North Carolina" by artist Nancy Hughes Miller. The exhibit will be on display June 1-July 11. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com.
CONCERTS
FESTIVE BRASS OF MYRTLE BEACH, performs a Memorial Day Concert Monday, 11 a.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Festive Brass is composed of active and retired musicians, educators, amateurs and high school students. 293-6162 or www.festivebrassofmyrtlebeach.org.
DANCE
BALLROOM AT THE BEACH, offers private and group lessons. Classes are $15 per class or $55 per month. A Beginning Ballroom Class will be Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., Ballroom for Mothers and Others will be Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Ballroom for Teens will be Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Classes for children with disabilities are Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 685-3081 or www.ballroomatthebeach.com.
COASTAL YOUTH BALLET presents The Spring Festival of Dance 2009 Saturday, May 23, 5 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center. The festival features classical ballet, contemporary, tap, hip hop and more. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door; ages 3 and under are free. 651-2006.
HEALTHPOINT WELLNESS CENTER, 4033 U.S. 17 #102, Murrells Inlet, offers dance classes every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Classes cost $25 a month for members and $35 a month for non-members. 215-5512.
PEPPER GEDDINGS RECREATION CENTER, 3205 N Oak St., Myrtle Beach, offers a beginners class from 7-7:45 p.m. and an intermediate class from 7:45-8:30 p.m. in merengue, batchata and salsa on Mondays and Wednesdays. The monthly cost is $20 for Myrtle Beach residents and $33 for others or $5 each. 918-2280.
SALSA QUEEN PRODUCTIONS, hosts dance classes at InShape, 4007 B Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Group and private lessons are offered Monday-Thursday each week. Cost is $6-8 per class or $10 for drop-ins. 997-4348.
SURFSIDE BEACH CIVIC CENTER, 115 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, offers beginner line dance classes Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-noon. $3. 651-4603.
USA DANCE, GRAND STRAND CHAPTER 6024 hosts a social ballroom dance 7-10 p.m. June 5 at the Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. Sal Teta hosts 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 others. Call 347-3804, 238-1261 or www.usadancegrandstrand.org. Learn to dance the foxtrot, swing, tango and more after one lesson with Coastal Carolina University Professor Jerry Fouts. Classes are Mondays at 7 p.m. for advanced dancers and 8 p.m. for newcomers and beginners at the Myrtle Beach YMCA, 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Classes cost $7 for members and $9 for others. 713-4700 or 602-7197.
THEATER
BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, Supply, N.C, presents "Beehive: the '60s Musical" 8 p.m. today -Sunday and May 29-31 at Franklin Square Park, downtown Southport, N.C. 1-800-754-1050, Ext 416. or visit www.brunswicklittletheatre.com.
CAROLINA FOREST HIGH SCHOOL, 700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, presents "An Evening with the Carolina Forest High School Show Choirs" May 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. 236-7997, ext. 63808.
MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, hosts a series of stagecraft workshops at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and June 2. Free for members, $10 for others. 651-4152 or visit www.mictheatre.com.
AUDITIONS
BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, Building F at Brunswick Community College, Supply, N.C., holds auditions for "The Nutcracker Under the Sea" noon, Saturday at On My Toes Dance Studio, 4672 Long Beach Road, Southport, N.C. 910-278-5255 or www.brunswicklittletheatre.com. The Stagestruck Players hold auditions for "Charlotte's Web" July 11, 4-6 p.m. in the Carr Jorgensen House of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Dry Street, Southport. Auditions for ages 8-18 consist of a cold reading and participation in drama games. 910-457-5251.
BOOKS
THE MOVEABLE FEAST is a series of literary luncheons at various area restaurants. Reservations must be made the Wednesday before the feast by calling 235-9600, visiting www.classatpawleys.com, or at Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange. $25. A book signing follows most luncheons at 2-4 p.m. at Litchfield Books, 14427 Ocean Highway, Unit G, Litchfield Landing, Pawleys Island. 237-7874.
Upcoming Schedule:
Today: Issac Bailey "Proud. Black. Southern. But I Still Don't Eat Watermelon in Front of White People"
May 29: Mindy Friddle "Secret Keeper"
THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIBRARY, 799 2nd Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, hosts Summer Programs for teens. Cartooning/Mania Program will be noon-2 p.m. June 13. Learn to draw eyes, noses, hair and clothes. Create your own characters and adventures. Clay Sculpting will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m.