Christmas events continue in full gear across the Grand Strand, with such choices covering music, plays, art and carriage rides. Below is a list of holiday events happening this coming week.
• ‘CHRISTMAS TOWN EXPERIENCE’
When | Open 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24
Where | Thompson Farm & Nursery, 1625 Bucksville Road, off U.S. 701, eight miles south of Conway
How much | $10 ages 3-15, $5 ages 16 and older, and free ages 2 and younger; additional $5 for hay maze, for children ages 12 and older
Details | Hay rides, Grinch Mountain, Santa’s Workshop, a “Snow Box” and movies
Information | 236-1400 or www.thompsonfarmandnursery.com
• ‘LASER HOLIDAYS’ MUSIC SHOW
When | 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23 and on Dec. 30
Where | Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C.
How much | $8 adults, $6 seniors/students, $4 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and younger
Information | 910-575-0033 or museumplanetarium.org
• FESTIVAL OF TREES
What | More than 50 decorated trees, covering all U.S. states and territories, spread throughout the building
When | Open 9 a.m. daily through Dec. 31
Where | Ripley’s Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, off 29th Avenue North
How much | Free with regular admission: $21.99 ages 12 and older, $10.99 ages 6-11, and $3.99 ages 2-5
Information | 916-0888, 800-734-8888 or www.ripleysaquarium.com.
• ‘HOLIDAY ON MAIN STREET: CHRISTMAS WISHES’
Who | Theatre of the Republic
Where | Main Street Theatre, 337 Main St., Conway
When | 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday-Thursday and Dec. 16-17, and 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Dec. 18
How much | $18 advance, $20 at door
Information | 488-0821 or www.theatreoftherepublic.com
• ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’
Who | Atlantic Stage
Benefiting | North Strand Helping Hand; donate items – see list at www.northstrandhelpinghand.org/Donations_Needed_8OW9.html
When | 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 17, and 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18
Where | 79th Avenue Theatre at the Coastal Carolina University Myrtle Beach Education Center, at U.S. 17 Bypass
How much | $25 individuals; $20 educators, military personnel, and anyone 55 and older; and $15 students, including Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members
Information | 877-287-8587 or www.atlanticstage.com
• ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE BRYAN HOUSE’
Who | Horry County Historical Society
When | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 20
Where | Bryan House, 606 Main St., Conway
How much | $5, with tickets from the Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave.
Information | 248-1700, 488-1966 or www.hchsonline.org
• SEVENTH ANNUAL ST. NICHOLAS WINTERFEST
Who | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Conway
Benefiting | Local charities: CAP, The Sheppard’s Table, The Friendship Clinic, Father’s Place, Neighbor to Neighbor, Fostering Hope and CASA
Where | Various downtown Conway sites
What, when and how much |
• “Anything Butt Pork” cook-off, opens 5 p.m. Friday; wristband $5 for sampling.
• “Best Q in Conway” barbecue cook-off, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Side Wheeler, next to the Main Street bridge; $10 wristband for sampling.
• Festival Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday; free admission.
Information | 390-5667 or conwayscchamber.com
• ‘SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE’
When | 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Where | First Baptist Church Surfside Beach, 711 16th Ave. N., Surfside Beach
How much | Free with ticket; call 238-0206
Information | www.fbcsurfside.org
• MURRELLS INLET CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
When | Saturday
Where | eight homes in Wachesaw Plantation
How much | $25 in advance
Information | 357-2007
• HOLIDAY CARRIAGE RIDES
When | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17
Where | From the front of Tommy Bahama’s, at The Market Common, off Farrow Parkway in Myrtle Beach
How much | Free
Information | 839-3500 or www.marketcommonmb.com
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Who | St. James High School Symphonic, Jazz and Concert bands
When | 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday
Where | St. James High School, 10800 S.C. 707, Burgess community, near Salem Road
How much | $5
Information | 650-2195
• 14TH ANNUAL TLC TOURNAMENT OF ANGELS
Benefiting | The Lord’s Children
Where | Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach
When | 10 a.m. Saturday
How much | $75 per person or $300 for a team of four players, includes green fee, cart and unlimited range balls
Details | Pre-registration recommended but not required
Information | tiff.oceanfront@gmail.com or 704-962-9777
• ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
When | 3-5 p.m. Saturday
Where | Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St., Georgetown
How much | Free
Information | 546-7706 or www.kaminskihousemuseum.org.
• HOLIDAY DANCE PERFORMANCES
Including | Selections from “The Nutcracker”
When | 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday
Where | Litchfield Dance Arts Academy, 97 Otis Drive, off U.S. 17, Litchfield Beach
How much | $15 ages 13 and older, otherwise free
Information | 237-7465, www.litchfield-dance.com or ldaaoffice@gmail.com
• ‘THE NUTCRACKER BALLET’
Who | Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre of Murrells Inlet
When | 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday Where | Myrtle Beach High School, 3302 Grissom Parkway
How much | $25 ages 17 and older and $15 ages 16 and younger; call for school rates for Monday
Information | 651-2006 or www.coastalyouthballettheatre.org
• ‘MOVIES IN THE PARK’
What | “A Christmas Story”
When | 7 p.m. Saturday; doors open 6:30 p.m.
Where | Conway Recreation Center
How much | Free, but bring a blanket or chair for seating
Information | 248-1740 or www.conwayparksandrecreation.com
• ‘DO YOU HEAR WHAT WE HEAR? CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH AND THE VOICES OF PASSION’
Who | Carolina Master Chorale
When and where | 8 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach, and 4 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Conway
How much | Advance: $20; at door: $25, and $20 seniors, $5 students with ID
Information | 444-5774 or www.carolinamasterchorale.com
• ‘A HAPPY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR’
Who | Carolina Forest High School Show Choirs
When | 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday
Where | Carolina Forest High School, 700 Gardner Lacy Road, east of U.S. 501
How much | $7
Information | 236-7997 or www.cfhsshows.com
• ‘A HOLLY DAY TEA & SYMPHONY’
Who | Long Bay Symphony Guild
Benefiting | Symphony programs
When | 1-4 p.m. Sunday
Where | Carriage House Restaurant at Litchfield Plantation in Litchfield Beach
How much | $35; call 448-8379 for reservations
Includes | Music by the Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra
Information | 497-0545 or www.longbaysymphony.com
• CHRISTMAS MUSIC RECITAL
When | 2 p.m. Sunday
Where | Andy Owings School of Music & Performing Arts Center, at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach
How much | Free
Information | 839-1505
• CHRISTMAS TOWNE IN MYRTLE BEACH
Who | Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Myrtle Beach
When | 2-6:30 p.m. Sunday, including tree lighting at about 6 p.m.
Where | Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at Oak Street and 21st Avenue North
How much | Free
Information | 916-7238 or www.visitmyrtlebeach.com
• LOVEFEAST AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MORAVIAN SERVICE
Who | First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, soloists, youth and handbell choirs, and instrumentalists
When | 6 p.m. Sunday
Where | First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, 1300 N. Kings Highway
How much | Free
Information | 448-4496
Also | “Glorious Glorias of Christmas” 8:45 and 11 a.m. Dec. 18
• ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Who | Pawleys Island Concert Band
When | 7 p.m. Monday
Where | Pawleys Island Community Church, 10304 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
How much | Free; nonperishable food items also sought for relay to the needy
Information | 286-1052 or www.pawleysislandconcertband.org
• ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ LIVE ON SILVER SCREEN
Who | New York City Ballet
When | 6 p.m. Tuesday
Where | Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach
How much | $15 adults, $14 seniors/students, $13 children
Information | 839-3225
• ‘A PLANTATION CHRISTMAS’
When | 2-4 p.m. Wednesday
Where | Hobcaw Barony’s Hobcaw House, on U.S. 17, just north of Georgetown
How much | $25; call 546-4623 to register
Information | www.hobcawbarony.org
• GREEN SEA BAPTIST CHURCH PROGRAMS
What and when | “Jesus Is the Light of the World” by preschoolers and “Joyland” by children, at 6 p.m. Wednesday; “Let There Be Light” by adult choir at 6 p.m. Dec. 18
Where | Green Sea Baptist Church, 1241 Green Sea Road, Green Sea
How much | Free
Information | 756-2363
• ‘A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR’
Who | Socastee High School Show Choirs
When | 7 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 16
Where | Socastee High School, on S.C. 707, just east of S.C. 544
How much | $5
Information | 293-9041 or fbeaudry@horrycountyschools.net
• ‘RIVERTOWN CHRISTMAS’
Who | Conway Downtown Alive
When | 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 22
Also | Conway Canine Christmas Costume Contest, 7 p.m. Thursday on Third Avenue; Santa visits, Thursday at Black Water Market; horse-drawn carriage rides from Laurel Street and Fourth Avenue Thursday.
Information | 248-6260 or conwayalive.com
• NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
When | 6 p.m. Dec. 16
Where | 9535 S.C. 90, Longs
How much | $15 per person, $25 per couple
Details | Take a trip back to the 1950s for an evening of food, music and fun. Child care provided. Bring two canned goods per person for food drive.
Information | Call 399-7181 for reservations
• ‘SANTA’S SEACRET SUPPER’
When | 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17
Benefiting | Non-perishable food items collected for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
Where | N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road (U.S. 421), south of Kure Beach, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River
How much | $12 ages 3 and older, otherwise free; reservations due Sunday
Information | 910-458-7468 or www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
• ‘MOVIES ON MAIN STREET’
Who | Theatre of the Republic and “Easy Radio”: WEZV-FM 105.9/WGTN-FM 100.7
What and when | Both 7 p.m.: Dec. 19, “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946); Dec. 22, “White Christmas” (1954)
Where | Main Street Theatre, 337 Main St., Conway
How much | $5 each
Information | 488-0821, www.theatreoftherepublic.com and www.wezv.com
HOUSE SHOWS
• CAROLINA IMPROV COMPANY
Where | Uptown, inside Myrtle Beach mall, close to Bass Pro Shops, at U.S. 17 and S.C. 22, near Briarcliffe Acres
What and when |
• “Whose Holiday Is It Anyway?” with audience suggestions turned into skits – 7:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 16, 20, 22, 23 and 27; and 8 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17.
• “Dysfunctional Holiday Gathering,” for ages 18 and older – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 28
• “Eve of the Eve” improv show, for ages 18 and older – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30.
How much per show | $10 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 4-11
Information | 272-4242, www.carolinaimprov.com or www.uptownmb.com
• ‘THE SOUTH’S GRANDEST CHRISTMAS SHOW’
Where | Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach
When | 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through Dec. 23, and Dec. 26-30; 2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Friday; 3 and 9:15 p.m. Dec. 31
How much | $39.45, $43.80 and $49.25 ages 17 and older; and $19.95 ages 4-16
Information | 272-1111, 800-342-2262 or www.alabama-theatre.com
• ‘THE CAROLINA OPRY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL’
Where | Gilmore Auditorium, at northern junction of U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business in Myrtle Beach, next to Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Fun, Feast & Adventure
When | 1 and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 17; 1 and 7 p.m. Tuesday; 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Thursday, and Dec. 19-21 and Dec. 26-Jan. 2
How much | $39.95, $45.95 and $54.95 ages 17 and older; $26 or $54.95 ages 3-16 and students with ID
Information | 913-8888, 913-4000, 800-843-6779 or www.thecarolinaopry.com
• ‘CHRISTMAS ON ICE’
Where | Palace Theatre, Broadway at the Beach, at 21st Avenue North and U.S. 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach
When | 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 31, but not Dec. 24
How much | ages 13 and older: evenings $38.57, $43.95 or $49.32, and matinees $33.20; ages 3-12: $11.70 all shows
Information | 448-0588, 800-905-4228 or www.palacemb.com
• LEGENDS IN CONCERT
Who | Tribute artists to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Liberace, Marilyn Monroe and Tim McGraw
Where | 2925 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, at U.S. 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue North, next to Planet Hollywood, at Broadway at the Beach
When | 8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through Dec. 21, and Dec. 26-30; 2 p.m. Saturday; 6 and 10 p.m. Dec. 31
How much | $37.95 regular and $42.95 preferred/VIP for ages 17 and older; and $14.95 and $19.95 respectively, for ages 3-16; and VIP table booth seats are $52.95 all ages. For 10 p.m. show Dec. 31 only: $47.95 regular, $52.95 VIP/preferred and $62.95 booth, all of which includes party favor with a telecast of the Times Square ball drop at midnight
Information | 238-7827, 800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com
• ‘DINO’S TV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL’ AND ‘THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES – HOLIDAY PROM’
Where | 2001 Entertainment Complex’s StarLight Room, 920 Lake Arrowhead Road, just north of Myrtle Beach
When | each at 7 p.m. – Dino’s on Tuesday, Thursday, and Dec. 20 and 22; and “Wonderettes” ending Saturday and Sunday.
How much | $29 each show only, $39-49 for dinner-show package each
Information | 234-2229 or www.dinostvvarietyshow.com
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