Friday, May. 13, 2011

Arts & culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area

ALABAMA THEATRE, at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. "One the Show," and guest events such as Paula Deen's "Southern Cuisine Cooking Experience" Saturday and Eddie Miles' "Salute to Elvis and Country Legends" May 22. 272-1111 or 800-342-2262, or www.alabama-theatre.com.

ART & SOUL, AN ARTISAN GALLERY INC., 5001 N. Kings Highway, Suite 105, Myrtle Beach, in the Rainbow Harbor plaza. 839-2727.

ATLANTIC STAGE, "Moonlight and Magnolias," 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, at 79th Avenue Theatre in the Coastal Carolina University Myrtle Beach Education Center, at U.S. 17 Bypass. $25 general, $20 ages 55 and older, and $15 students, including Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members. 877-287-8587 or www.atlanticstage.com.

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach. Exhibits "The Art Medal: Past and Present" and "Selected Works by Rainey Master Sculptors," through July 24; "Whispering Wings" butterfly house open through October, with small fee besides admission, which lasts seven days: $12 ages 13-64, $10 ages 65 and older, and $6 ages 4-12. 235-6000 or www.brookgreen.org.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, based at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College in Supply, N.C., season opens with "Oliver" July 29-Aug. 7. 910-755-7416, or 800-754-1050, ext. 7416, or www.bccowa.com or www.brunswicklittletheatre.com.

BRYAN HOUSE, 606 Main St., Conway. Tours by the Horry County Historical Society: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 p.m. by appointment. 488-1966. $5 from Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave., 248-1700 or 488-1966, or www.hchsonline.org.

THE CAROLINA OPRY, Gilmore Auditorium, Myrtle Beach. "The Carolina Opry," "Light" and "Good Vibrations!" 913-4000 or 800-843-6779, or www.thecarolinaopry.com.

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE AND LONG BAY SYMPHONY, "A Time To Dance, A Time For Peace," concert 4 p.m. Sunday at Horry County Schools' Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology, west of Myrtle Beach. $15 advance, $20 at door, $5 students age 22 and younger with ID. Chorale: 444-5774 or www.carolinamasterchorale.com; Long Bay: 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com.

C.B. BERRY COMMUNITY CENTER, S.C. 179, Little River, "Three O'Clock Thursdays" - the National Wildlife Federation Video Series, 3 p.m. Thursdays. Free popcorn and soda. 249-4157.

CELEBRATION MUSIC THEATRE, 301 S. Kings Highway, Surfside Beach, south of Surfside Drive/Glenns Bay Road. "SuperStarz! Live" several times weekly, and "Rocktastics!" opening June 15. 839-5483 or www.celebrationmb.com.

CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, in The Shops at Oak Lea. 979-0149 or www.cherylnewbygallery.com.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Conway. Frequent concerts and programs. www.coastal.edu/culturalarts.

COLLECTOR'S CAFE, 7740 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Winter Art Show through May. 449-9370.

COMEDY CABANA, 9588 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 449-4242 or www.comedycabana.com.

CONWAY GLASS CENTER, 2416 Main St., Conway, glass-blowing demonstrations available. Free. 248-3558 or www.popsglass.com.

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, Long Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church in Litchfield Beach Free, but suggested donation $10. 237-3035 or www.culturalcouncil.info.

DANCELINK USA. Weekly dances: Mondays, shag lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m., dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., free at Old Mill Tavern, 2223 N. Main St., Conway; Tuesdays, shag beginner 5:30 p.m., beginner II 6:30 p.m., and intermediate 7:30 p.m., each $10 at DanceLink USA studio, 109 Cedar Ave., North Myrtle Beach; Wednesdays, country couples beginner 6:30 p.m. and intermediate 7 p.m., each $7 at Surfside Bowling Center Brick House Lounge, 415 U.S. 17 Business N., Surfside Beach; Fridays, shag lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m., dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., all $8 at Brick House Lounge. Also, first Saturday monthly: dance to all kinds of music, 7-10 p.m., $7 at Brick House Lounge. 281-1102.

DEBORAH BROAD STUDIO/GALLERY, 671 Jamestown Drive, Garden City Beach. Abstract painting workshop 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for $65, in acrylic or oil, including composition, color mixing, a demonstration and critique; bring own easel. 333-5364.

"DINO'S TV VARIETY SHOW," 1960s tribute-artist performances, and "The Marvelous Wonderettes," in 2001 Entertainment Complex's StarLight Room Supper Club, just north of Myrtle Beach. $29 for show, $39-49 for dinner-show package. 234-2229, or www.dinostvvarietyshow.com.

EBB AND FLOW ART CO-OP, 4763 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. Live music 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. 651-2386 or www.ebbandflowartco-op.com.

FESTIVE BRASS OF MYRTLE BEACH. Rehearsals 7 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. New members with some brass experience welcome. 293-6162 or www.festivebrassofmyrtlebeach.org.

FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. "The Collectors' Vision: Southern Folk Art from the Collection of Ann and Ted Oliver," through Oct. 2; Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild 14th Annual Juried Exhibition, through May 26 (details at 238-4628 or www.wacg.org); and "Babar's World Tour: Original Paintings and Sketches by Laurent de Brunhoff," June 7-Sept. 4. Museum open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays; free. 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C. Drawings by Carol Scott and pottery by Ardie Pratorius, through June 23. 910-278-7560 or www.franklinsquaregallery.com.

FREEWOOD FARMS, Freewoods Road, off Bay Road from S.C. 707 in the Burgess community. 650-9139 or www.freewoodsfarm.com.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY MUSEUM, 632 Prince St., Georgetown, at Screven Street. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. 545-7020 or www.georgetowncountymuseum.com.

GRAND STRAND BLUES SOCIETY, Music Jam/Open Mike night for area musicians at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at The Hideaway, 1021 Second Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach; free. 492-6930.

GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, next DVD showing at 6 p.m. June 6 at HTC Auditorium, 3990 River Oaks Drive, Carolina Forest, at Carolina Forest Boulevard. Annual dues $30; first meeting free for guests. 385-3963 or www.gsow.net.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway, continuous exhibits of American Indians, wildlife, birds of prey, turpentine history, the Waccamaw River, Influential Women of Conway, the logging industry and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Also, L.W. Paul Living History Farm, 2279 Harris Shortcut Road, off U.S. 701, north of Conway, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; free. 915-5320, 365-3596 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.

IMAX 3D MYRTLE BEACH, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach. Movies in 3-D: "Born to Be Wild," Sharks," "Tron: Legacy" and "Under the Sea." 448-4629 or www.imax3dmb.com.

INGRAM PLANETARIUM, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Sky Theater programs Fridays and Saturdays through May 28: "Two Pieces of Glass" at 1 p.m., "Astronaut Experience" at 2 p.m., "Seven Wonders" at 3 p.m., and "IBEX: Interstellar Boundary Explorer" at 4 p.m. (best for ages 9 and older). Also, rock 'n' roll laser shows at 5 and 6 p.m. on the third Friday and Saturday monthly. 910-575-0033 or www.ingramplanetarium.com.

ISLAND ART GALLERY, on U.S. 17 in Litchfield Beach. "Island Treasures," celebrating the "Hammock Coast," through May. Various programs available, including Open Studio 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays with Kelly Atkinson; fees vary. 455-0336 or 455-9007, or www.pawleysislandart.com.

JEFFCOAT POTTERY, 284-B Koolabrew Drive, Calabash, N.C. 910-579-2400 or www.jeffcoatpottery.com.

KAMINSKI HOUSE MUSEUM, 1003 Front St., Georgetown. $10 to tour both houses. 546-7706 or www.kaminskihousemuseum.org.

LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, at St. Joseph Road, just west of North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Live music noon-4 p.m. Saturdays in May; free. 399-9463 or www.labelleamie.com.

LEGENDS IN CONCERT, U.S. 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue North, at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. 800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com.

THE LOFT AT THE HOWARD GALLERY, 532 W. Broadway St., Myrtle Beach, 626-3118, www.myrtlebeach-art.com or www.thehowardgalley.com.

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT, 2904 Fantasy Way, just west of Myrtle Beach. Several shows weekly. $50.95 ages 13 and older, $30.95 ages 12 and younger. 236-8080 or www.medievaltimes.com.

"METROPOLITAN OPERA 2010-11 LIVE IN HD," at Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. Wagner's "Die Walküre" noon-5:15 p.m. Saturday. $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children. Also: encore of Verdi's "Il Trovatore" 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; $22, $20 and $15, respectively. 839-3225, or www.cinemark.com/metropolitan_opera.asp or www.fathomevents.com.

MOTHERDUCK ART, nonjuried, co-op gallery for artists of all ages and styles with changing exhibits; meeting and potluck 7 p.m. Thursdays in Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Free. 568-1747.

PALACE THEATRE, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach: "The Magical Spirit of Ireland," through Dec. 30, "Hooray for Hollywood" through May 21 and Sept. 9-Oct. 22, and "Le Grande Cirque - Adrenaline," opening June 1. 448-0588 or 888-841-2787, or www.palacemb.com.

"PIRATES VOYAGE FUN, FEAST & ADVENTURE" opens June 3 at the former Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction. 497-9700 or 800-433-4401, or www.piratesvoyage.com.

RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY, 207 Chartwell Court, Socastee, off S.C. 544, behind BB&T Bank. 997-0177.

RICE MUSEUM, 633 Front St., Georgetown. Winyah Arts Association 24th Annual Multimedia Show through June 4 in Prevost Gallery. Free. 546-7423 or www.ricemuseum.org.

RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY, concert 5 p.m. May 21 with Toby Creek and the Morris Brothers at Horry-Georgetown Technical College Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium in Conway. $10 members, otherwise $12. Also, preshow jams at 3 p.m. for any acoustic player; no electric instruments except bass. 457-2854 or www.rivertownbluegrasssociety.com.

ROCK 'N' ETTES, orientation and tryouts for women with dance background, 11:30 a.m. Monday at Grand Strand Senior Center in Myrtle Beach. 650-1300 or 497-4094.

RIVERTOWN HISTORY AND HAUNTS, guided walking tours of downtown Conway. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays from Third Avenue and Main Street. $15 advance online, $17 by phone or at tour site, and $12 students. 333-6941 or www.rivertownhistoryandhaunts.com.

SEACOAST ART GUILD, gallery open 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily at Applewood Pancake House, Ocean Highway, Litchfield Beach. 357-2626 or www.seacoastartistguild .com .

SERENDIPITY STUDIOS & BOUTIQUE, 1451 U.S. 17 S., Suite A, North Myrtle Beach. Saturday Art Market 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21. 663-4739 or www.serendipityatthe beach.com.

SILVER COAST WINERY, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., exhibit by Frank Capasso, in acrylics, oils, mixed media, block prints, "drip paintings," digital art, and embossed prints - "mixography" - through June 15. 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com.

S.C. CIVIL WAR MUSEUM, in the Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range, 4857 U.S. 17 Bypass S., between Farrow Parkway and S.C. 544, south of Myrtle Beach, east of Socastee. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. $4 adults, $3 seniors/military, $2 students. 293-4344 or www.mbisr.com.

STAND-UP CAROLINA COMEDY CLUB, 3140-D U.S. 17 Business, Garden City Beach, north of Inlet Square. Several shows weekly. 651-7819 or www.standupcarolina.com.

SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST, concert by Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, with dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7:30 June 4, at Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway St.; proceeds benefit local music programs. $20 members, otherwise $25, which includes a pot-luck dinner and beverages. Email reservations to info@southbysoutheast.org or southxsoutheast@aol.com. More details at 222-7573 or 455-6499.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE, 10283 Beach Drive S.W. (N.C. 179), Calabash, N.C. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 910-575-5999 or www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

SURFSIDE BEACH CIVIC CENTER, Surfside Beach, beginning line dancing classes 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays and high beginner/easy intermediate line dancing 6-9 p.m. Mondays. $3. 651-4603.

SWAMP FOX PLAYERS, at Strand Theater, 710 Front St., Georgetown. "The Dixie Swim Club" today-Sunday and May 19-22. 527-2924 or www.swampfoxplayers.com.

THAI SEASON RESTAURANT AND BAR, 1004 U.S. 17 S., Suite A, North Myrtle Beach, "A Night of Traditional Thai Dance" at 6:45 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. Reservations at 663-9300.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, at Main Street Theatre in Conway, "Miss Saigon" June 8-26. $18 advance, $20 at door. 488-0821 or www.theatreoftherepublic.com. Also: Tiddely Pom Children's Theatre: "The Wizard of Oz" play and workshop 10 a.m. Saturday and May 21; each: $8 show, $10 workshop, or $15 both; www.over-the- moon-productions.com.

TROPICAL/LATIN DANCE PARTY, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. second and fourth Saturday monthly at Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 U.S. 17 Business, Surfside Beach. $10; Latin dance workshop 7-8:30 p.m. ($5 extra) and beginner lesson 8:30-9:30 p.m. Also: ballroom dances 8-11 p.m. Mondays ($5, or with beginner's lesson 7-8 p.m., $10) and 7-10 p.m. Fridays ($5). 808-1634 or www.letsdancemyrtlebeach.com.

UPTOWN THEATER/CAROLINA IMPROV COMPANY, based at Myrtle Beach mall near Briarcliffe Acres. Shows such as "Whose Beach Is It Anyway?" on weekends, and various classes, some with Stand-Up Carolina Comedy Club in Garden City Beach. 272-4242, www.carolinaimprov.com and www.uptownmb.com.

USA DANCE GRAND STRAND CHAPTER 6024, ballroom dance classes Wednesdays at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach: intermediate at 7 p.m., and beginners at 8 p.m. $7 members, otherwise $9. 283-0007 or 602-7197. Social ballroom dance 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday with DJ Nancy Everett and a pre-dance waltz lesson by Sandra Lucas-Hyde, at Myrtle Beach's Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, near The Market Common; $7 members, otherwise $10. Bring snacks; beverages supplied; singles welcome. 238-1261 or 449-3399, or www.usadancegrandstrand.org.

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