Friday, Jul. 01, 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 Eddie Miles' "Salute to Elvis and Country Legends" at 7 p.m. Sunday, and LeAnn Rimes on July 15. 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, works by such local artists as Giuseppi Chillico, Kim Clayton, Dina Hall, Carl Kerridge, Alex Powers, Robert Sadlemire and Ed Streeter. 839-2727.

ART IN THE PARK, by the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, in 39th year, next one is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8-9 and Nov. 5-6 in Myrtle Beach's Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Highway. Free. 446-7471 or www.artsyparksy.com.

BODACIOUS BOB'S BEACH BICYCLE TOURS, ranging from 5 to 35 miles daily from U.S. 17 in Little River, across from S.C. Welcome Center, with a farm, beaches, a winery and Little River's waterfront as destinations. Bring-your-own-bike specials at $45; guided tours $75, including a T-shirt, bike rental with helmet and lunch; free for children with cart rental; group discounts available. 241-2731 or www.beachbicycletours.com.

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (and until 9 p.m. for "Cool Summer Evenings" on Wednesdays-Fridays through Aug. 12). 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" 7:30 p.m. July 29-30 and Aug. 5-6, and 3 p.m. July 31 and 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. Also "Good Vibrations!" "Light," and through Sept. 4, "Beatlemania Now." 913-4000 or 800-843-6779, or www.thecarolinaopry.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. Freepopcorn 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. 839-5483 or www.celebrationmb.com.

CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, in The Shops at Oak Lea. "Southern Exposure," paintings by Charles Williams, through July 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 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. Concerts, programs and art exhibits. www.coastal.edu/culturalarts.

COLLECTOR'S CAFE AND GALLERY, 7740 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Spring Art Show through Aug. 25, with more than 100 pieces. 449-9370.

COMEDY CABANA, 9588 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Nightly shows. 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, summer classes for ages 6-11 at the Litchfield Exchange, on U.S. 17 in Litchfield Beach, behind Applewood Pancake House. Sessions 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays in July. Each session $15 or all four for $50. 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. Painting and silversmithing classes available. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 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. Dinner at 5 or 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $29 for show, $39-49 for dinner-show package. 458-1119 or 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. "Babar's World Tour: Original Paintings and Sketches by Laurent de Brunhoff," through Sept. 4; and "The Collectors' Vision: Southern Folk Art from the Collection of Ann and Ted Oliver," through Oct. 2. 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. Summer Regional Show Monday-July 23. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 910-278-7560 or www.franklinsquaregallery.com.

FREEWOOD FARMS, Freewoods Road, off Bay Road from S.C. 707 in the Burgess community. Activities include learning how to grow and cook fresh vegetables, along with demonstrations, farmers market and a farm tour. 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. $4 ages 18-64, $3 ages 65 and older, $2 ages 7-17, and through Sept. 5, free or active duty military personnel and their families. 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 HARMONY CHORUS/SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL. New members welcome; rehearsals 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach. 650-0625 or 650-7323.

GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, next DVD showing, "Faust" at 6 p.m. July 11 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.

GROUND ZERO AND DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES, both of Myrtle Beach, Christian artists in concert at 6 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4. Free. 497-0580, www.sundaycelebrationsmb.com or www.groundzeromb.com.

"HIGH STEPPIN' COUNTRY," at Lakewood Camping Resort Theater by the Sea, 5901 U.S. 17 Business, north of S.C. 544, between Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach. 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Sept. 3. $10 ages 4 and older, otherwise free. 447-7359 or 447-7343.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway, exhibits include "Carolina Live: Live Radio in South Carolina" and "A Tribute to Jennings Chestnut," through July 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; free. 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. Scheduled 3-D movies include: "Fast Five," "Arabia," "Born to Be Wild," "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "Sharks." 448-4629 or www.imax3dmb.com .

INGRAM PLANETARIUM, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Summer hours through Aug. 26: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Sky Theater programs: The Sky Theater show schedule is "Two Pieces of Glass" at 1 p.m., "Oasis in Space" at 2 p.m., "Zula Patrol Under the Weather" at 3 p.m., "Seven Wonders" at 4 p.m., and "Astronaut" at 5 p.m., and laser shows at 6 and 7 p.m. Per show: $8 ages 17 and older, $6 for seniors and ages 3-16. 910-575-0033 or www.ingramplanetarium.com.

ISLAND ART GALLERY, in The Village Shops, 10744-M Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. Works by 22 artists, including Kelly Atkinson, Nancy Davison, Betsy Jones McDonald, Jim Nelson, Barney Slice, Sharon Sorrels, Betsy Stevenson, Cathy Turner and Jane Woodward. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 455-0336 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. Frequent festivals on Saturdays. 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. Several tribute artist shows weekly, including ABsalute Gold for ABBA, through Sept. 4. $37.95-$42.95 ages 17 and older, $14.95-$19.95 ages 3-16. 238-7827 or 800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com.

THE LOFT AT THE HOWARD GALLERY, 532 W. Broadway St., Myrtle Beach, paintings by Carol Belcher, Elaine Bigelow, Sue Coley, Judy O'Brien and Jan Wurst; collage, origami and ceramics by Millie Doud; photos by Suzanne Gaff; photos and jewelry by Kelly Mezzapelle; ceramics by Sally Felker; and batiks by Emmy Stanton. 626-3118, www.myrtlebeach-art.com or www.thehowardgallery.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.

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.

"MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE," at House of Blues, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Interactive comedy/mystery 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays. $42. 272-3000, www.hob.com/myrtlebeach or www.murdermysteryproductions.com .

MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Summer hours through Aug. 26: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. $8 general, $6 ages 60 & older and students, and $4 ages 3-4. 910-579-1016 or www.museumofcc.org.

OPERA AND BALLET IN CINEMA . "Children of Paradise" by Paris Opera Ballet 1:30 p.m. July 9 (encore 7:30 p.m. July 20), and "Nabucco" at the Taormina Arte Festival on Aug. 9 (encore Aug. 17). Prices vary by show. 445-1600, www.carmike.com or www.fandango.com.

PALACE THEATRE, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach: "The Magical Spirit of Ireland," through Dec. 30, and "Le Grande Cirque - Adrenaline," through Sept. 4. 448-0588 or 888-841-2787, or www.palacemb.com.

"PIRATES VOYAGE FUN, FEAST & ADVENTURE," in 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. Carolinas Nature Photographers Association exhibit in Prevost Gallery, through July 16. Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 546-7423 or www.ricemuseum.org.

RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY, concert 5 p.m. third Saturday monthly 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.

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 ARTIST GUILD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, gallery open 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily at Applewood House of Pancakes, 14361 Ocean Highway, Litchfield Beach, and at Seacoast Mall Gallery in Inlet Square in Murrells Inlet, near Belk, open 2:30-9 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays 655-1800 or www.seacoastartistguild.com.

SERENDIPITY STUDIOS & BOUTIQUE, 1451 U.S. 17 S., Suite A, North Myrtle Beach. 663-4739 or www.serendipityatthebeach.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 Josh Roberts and the Hinges on Aug. 6, with dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7:30 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. 222-7573 or 455-6499.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE , 10283 Beach Drive S.W. (N.C. 179), Calabash, N.C. "Artful Works" - 20 photographs by Gray Laughridge Wells, with many Brunswick County coastal shots, opens with reception 2-5 p.m. July 9, and continues through Aug. 13. Gallery open 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.

SURFSIDE BEACH SUNDAY SERENADES, 3-5:50 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4 at Veterans Memorial in Surfside Beach, Surfside and North Oak drives, by the Horry County Memorial Library Surfside Beach branch under renovation. Three local acoustic performers for 45 minutes each. Free. Details at 450-7281.

SWAMP FOX PLAYERS , at Strand Theater, 710 Front St., Georgetown. "Always ... Patsy Cline" 8 p.m. July 22-23 and 28-30, and 2:30 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 7. $18. 527-2924 or www.swampfoxplayers.com.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, at Main Street Theatre in Conway. 2011-12 season opens with "Hairspray" Aug. 19-Sept. 4. 488-0821 or www.theatreoftherepublic.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. 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, as of July 11, ballroom dance classes Mondays at Let's Dance studios, 5221 N. Kings Highway Myrtle Beach: intermediate at 7 p.m., beginners at 8 p.m. $7 members, otherwise $9. 283-0007 or 602-7197. Social ballroom dance in red, white and blue theme 6:30-10 p.m. July 10 with DJ Dan Chop providing music and pre-dance fox-trot lesson at Myrtle Beach's Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, near The Market Common; $7 members, otherwise $10. Bring dish to share; beverages supplied; singles welcome. 238-1261 or 449-3399, or www.usadancegrandstrand.org.