Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

Arts and culture calendar for the Myrtle Beach area

AUDITIONS

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, auditions for all five parts in Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” 4-6 p.m. Dec. 11 and 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12 at Playhouse 211 in Brunswick County, N.C. Email Paul Bertelsen at ptelsen@atmc.net. More Brunswick Little Theatre details at 910-368-6261, 800-754-1050, ext. 416, or www.brunswicklittletheatre.com.

GRAND STRAND HARMONY CHORUS/SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL. New members welcome. Based at Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach. 650-0625 or 650-7323.

LOWCOUNTRY BARBERSHOP CHORUS, open auditions and rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church near Surfside Beach. 234-0805.

DANCES

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH DANCE CLASSES, various choices such as shag 6 p.m. Thursdays for $8 each and line dancing 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays for $4 each, all at North Myrtle Beach’s J. Bryan Floyd Community Center; and Zumba 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for $5 each at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in North Myrtle Beach. 222-6600.

DANCE JAM PARTY, for adults 7:30-11 p.m. Fridays, including a mini-class, at By the Sea Dance-Fitness-Music, 1145 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $10. 800-299-9050.

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, beginner 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 Bowl Entertainment Center Brick House Lounge in 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.

GRAND STRAND SENIOR CENTER BEACH BALLROOM DANCERS, next dance 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at senior center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $25 per person, advance only; bring your own beverages. 903-3765 or 445-7604.

GRAND STRAND STRUTTERS, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 215-0141.

GRAND STRAND USA DANCE, CHAPTER 6024, ballroom classes Mondays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach: intermediate 7 p.m., beginners 8 p.m.; $7 members, otherwise $9. 283-0007 or 602-7197. Next social ballroom dance 7-10 p.m. Dec. 10, with live music by Karen and Carl and semi-formal wear, at Myrtle Beach’s Base Recreation Center, near The Market Common; $7 members, otherwise $10. Bring a dish to share; beverages supplied; singles welcome. 449-3399 or www.usadancegrandstrand.org.

LET’S DANCE, 5221 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Weekly classes such as Sculpt & Stretch, Zumba, Latin dancing and dance teacher training. Fees vary. 997-2300 or www.letsdancemb.com.

LINE DANCING CLASSES, beginner and easy intermediate, 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays at The Marlin, 614 Atlantic Ave. Garden City Beach, across from Kroger side entrance. $3. 450-4299.

SAND DOLLAR SQUARES AND ROUND DANCE CLUB, Western-style square dances 7-9 p.m. Mondays, after lessons 6-7 p.m. at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach; $5. 236-9909.

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.

TROPICAL/LATIN DANCE PARTY, next dance 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 10, with such styles as merengue, salsa and bachata, at Surfside Bowl Entertainment Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 U.S. 17 Business, Surfside Beach. $10; and beginner lesson 8:30-9:30 p.m. for $10, including dance. 808-1634 or www.letsdancemyrtlebeach.com.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

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★  “AN 18TH-CENTURY CHRISTMAS”

25TH ANNUAL SPRINGMAID CRAFT SHOW, open 9 a.m. Dec. 2-4 at Springmaid Beach Resort, 3200 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach; free. 315-7182.

S.C. WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION, annual Horry County Conservation Dinner, 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Boathouse Waterway Bar and Grill, off U.S. 501, just west of Myrtle Beach; $40 individual, $60 couple. 254-2896, 803-452-6001 or www.scwa.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

FREEWOOD FARM, 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.

GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, 6 p.m. on second Monday monthly 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.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

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

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CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, in The Shops at Oak Lea. “Down South with Ray Ellis” through Dec. 3. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 979-0149, 800-435-2733 or www.cherylnewbygallery.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Traveling exhibition “Sonic Sensation” through Jan. 6 with 14 interactive exhibits. $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery, Conway. “Social Landscapes” ends Friday, and “Portfolios: The Work of the Department of Visual Arts Graduating Seniors,” Thursday-Dec. 9. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; free. 349-6454 or www.coastal.edu/bryanartgallery. Also, for all arts events at CCU, visit www.coastal.edu/culturalarts.

COLLECTOR’S CAFE AND GALLERY, 7740 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Fall Art Show through Jan. 15. Open 11:30 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Saturdays. 449-9370 or www.collectorscafeandgallery.com.

CONWAY GLASS, 209 Laurel St., Conway. 248-3558 or www.conwayglass.com.

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

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FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C. Members Show through Dec. 17. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 910-278-7560 or www.franklinsquaregallery.com.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY MUSEUM, 632 Prince St., Georgetown, at Screven Street. Open 10 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. $4 ages 18-64, $3 ages 65 and older, $2 ages 7-17. 545-7020 or www.georgetowncountymuseum.com.

HORRY COUNTY MUSEUM, 438 Main St., Conway. 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 horrycountymuseum.org.

ISLAND ART GALLERY, in The Village Shops, 10744-M Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. Open 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.

JEWELRY BY WENDY – BEACH HOUSE FINE ARTS, 10152 Beach Drive S.W., Calabash, N.C. 910-575-0024.

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

MUDPUDDLE POTTERY STUDIO, in St. James Plaza, 4002 Executive Park Blvd., Suite 600-B (rear), Supply, N.C., in a business park on N.C. 211, across from Brunswick Electric. 910-363-4244 or email mudpuddle910@gmail.com.

MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with special programs at 11 a.m. Saturdays. $8 general, $6 ages 60 and older and students, and $4 ages 3-4. 910-579-1016 or www.museumplanetarium.org.

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

THE RICE MUSEUM, 633 Front St., Georgetown. “Studio 10,” paintings by Bruce Chandler and her Georgetown Studio Group, through Jan. 14; free. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 546-7423 or www.ricemuseum.org.

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, across from Stein Mart, open during mall hours. 655-1800, 947-0668 and www.seacoastartistguild.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. Closed Sundays. $4 adults, $3 seniors/military, $2 students. 293-4344 or www.mbisr.com.

SILVER COAST WINERY, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., art exhibit by Barton Hatcher, through March 5. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com.

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

WHISPERING PALMS ART STUDIO & BOUTIQUE, 503 Ninth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, in Nance Plaza at Kings Highway. Art classes available. 910-232-9609.

MUSIC

ANDY OWINGS SCHOOL OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, in Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach, 2011 Yamaha Clavinova Fun Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, for piano students of all ages, for $20 fee to participate; and 2011 Christmas Music Recital 2 p.m. Dec. 11; all free to watch.839-1505.

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE, “Do You Hear What We Hear? Christmas, Hanukkah and the Voices of Passion” – 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Calabash Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach, and 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at First United Methodist Church in Conway; $20 advance, $25 at door. 444-5774 or carolinamasterchorale.com.

CINEMARK SPECIAL EVENTS, at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. “Esmeralda” ballet encore 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and New York City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at 6 p.m. Dec. 13, each $15 adults, $14 seniors/students, $13; and Chicago the band, with holiday music and greatest hits, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and “The Magic Flute,” Met Opera holiday event, 6:30 p.m.. Dec. 21, each $12.50/$11.50/$10.50, respectively. 839-3225.

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, “Third Tuesday Treasures” concert series on third Tuesday monthly. 237-3035 or www.culturalcouncil.info.

FPC CONCERTS’ “PROMENADES 2012,” in First Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Season tickets $30; season begins at 1 p.m. Jan. 26 with pianist Hoachen Zwang. 448-4496.

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

LONG BAY SYMPHONY. Symphony guild benefit “A Holly Day Tea & Symphony” 1-4 p.m. Dec. 11 at Carriage House Restaurant at Litchfield Plantation; $35. 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com.

“METROPOLITAN OPERA 2011-12 LIVE IN HD,” at Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. “Rodelinda 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and “Faust” 12:55 p.m. Dec. 10; each $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children. (Next encore: “Satyagraha” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7; $22, $20 and $15, respectively.) 839-3225.

PAWLEYS ISLAND CONCERT BAND. Experienced brass, woodwind and percussion musicians welcome. Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Pawleys Island Community Church; free, but nonperishable food donations sought. 286-1052, www.pawleysislandconcertband.org or email dmcurtis@sc.rr.com.

RIVERTOWN BLUEGRASS SOCIETY, concerts 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.

THEATERS

ALABAMA THEATRE, at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show” through Dec. 31 and guest events such as the Carolina Beach Music Awards Nov. 13. 272-1111, 800-342-2262 or www.alabama-theatre.com.

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BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, based at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College in Supply, N.C. “Fabulous Fable Factory” through Sunday at Playhouse 211. 910-755-7416, 800-754-1050, ext. 7416, www.bccowa.com or brunswicklittletheatre.com.

“THE CAROLINA OPRY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL”, Gilmore Auditorium, Myrtle Beach, through Jan. 2. 913-4000, 800-843-6779 or www.thecarolinaopry.com.

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

“DINO’S TV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL”, through Dec. 27, and “The Marvelous Wonderettes Holiday Prom,” through Dec. 10, 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. 234-2229 or dinostvvarietyshow.com.

GHOSTS AND LEGENDS THEATRE, in Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, including ghost shows and walks, and “Skool 4 Pirates.” Open 10 a.m. daily. 361-2700 or www.ghostshows.com.

HOUSE OF BLUES, in Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Various artists, tribute bands and shows; and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Saturdays for $42 (www.murdermysteryproductions.com). 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach.

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LEGENDS IN CONCERT, U.S. 17 Bypass, off 29th Avenue North at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. Christmas lineup through Dec. 31. 238-7827, 800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com.

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT, just west of Myrtle Beach, off U.S. 501 and George Bishop Parkway. 236-8080, 800-436-4386 or www.medievaltimes.com.

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THE PALACE THEATRE, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach: “Christmas on Ice” and “The Magical Spirit of Ireland,” both through Dec. 30. 448-0588, 888-841-2787 or www.palacemb.com.

“PIRATES VOYAGE FUN, FEAST & ADVENTURE,” in the former Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction in Myrtle Beach. 497-9700, 800-433-4401 or www.piratesvoyage.com.

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THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, at Main Street Theatre in Conway. “Holiday on Main Street: Christmas Wishes” Dec. 7-18, $18 advance, $20 at door. 488-0821 or www.theatreoftherepublic.com.

TOURS

BAREFOOT PRINCESS, riverboat cruises several times weekly from Barefoot Landing marina in North Myrtle Beach. Rates vary among sightseeing, sunset and dinner themes. 272-2140 or www.mbriverboat.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, 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.

CAPT. JIM’S “RIVER MEMORIES” TOURS, on an electric yacht, 90-minute cruises from Conway Marina. $15 ages 13 and older, $10 ages 3-12. 246-1495 or www.rivermemories.org.

★  CHRISTMAS AT THE BRYAN HOUSE, 606 Main St., Conway. Docent-guided, Christmas tours by the Horry County Historical Society: Dec. 1-20, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays. $5 from Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave. 248-1966. Early 20th-century Christmas traditions: periods decorations by Conway Garden Clubs; doll display by Coastal Doll Club; old-fashioned toys; antique feather tree; gift shop; silent auction, refreshments.

COASTAL EXPEDITIONS, four locations; offers variety of kayak tours and adventures year round. 884-7684 or www.coastalexpeditions.com.

MYRTLE BEACH SEGWAY, 2922-A Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach, in The Market Common near Valor Memorial Garden. Self-guided tours $39 an hour, $59 two hours; two-hour guided tours of Huntington Beach State Park for $59. 477-0800 or wwwmbsegway.com.