Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

Arts and cultural calendar for the Myrtle Beach area

AUDITIONS

ANDY OWINGS SCHOOL OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, in Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach, Coastal Grand Symphony Chamber and Piano ensembles and Band Program, all at 2 p.m. on Saturdays: piano/keyboards Jan. 21; strings and guitars Jan. 28; drums, percussion, winds and brass Feb. 4; first rehearsal Feb. 11. 839-1505.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, two roles – Sister Leo and Reverend Mother – in “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming,” 6:30-8:30 and 3-5 p.m. Jan. 8 in Brunswick Community College Building F, in Supply, N.C. Sing a cappela, use instrumental CD or bring sheet music. Details at www.brunswicklittletheatre.com, or reach director Thom Clemmons at thomatoz50@hotmail.com or 910-368-6261.

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

MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road. Two roles for “Southern Comforts” one man and woman, each 50s-70s in age. 2 p.m. Jan. 8, and 7 p.m. Jan. 9-10. 651-4152 or visit www.mictheatre.com.

DANCES

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH DANCE CLASSES, various choices such as shag 6 p.m. Thursdays for $8; 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 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, 415 U.S. 17 Business N., in Surfside Beach. 281-1102.

GRAND STRAND SENIOR CENTER BEACH BALLROOM DANCERS, dances 7-10 p.m. third Saturday monthly at senior center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $7; bring your own beverages/snacks for your table only. 903-3765.

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. Jan. 14, with music by Let’s Dance Productions and a pre-dance waltz lesson by Sandra Luca-Hyde, at Myrtle Beach’s Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, 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. Jan. 14, 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.

★  “ZUMBA WITH LINDA AND MO,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Surfside Bowl Center’s Brick House Lounge, 519 U.S. 17 Business N. , Surfside Beach. $5 per class. 655-0839, 796-0336 or zumbawithlindaandmo.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

C.B. BERRY COMMUNITY CENTER, S.C. 179, Little River.: “Three O’Clock Thursdays” – the National Wildlife Federation Video Series, resumes 3 p.m. Thursdays on Jan. 5. Free popcorn and soda. 249-4157.

FREEWOODS 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.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

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

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach. “Signs of the Season in Art and History,” through Monday, and “Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat,” through Feb. 26; “Signs of the Season in Flora and Fauna. Admission lasts seven days: $12 ages 13-64, $10 ages 65 and older, and $6 ages 4-12. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org.

CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, in The Shops at Oak Lea. 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. “Weaving, Stacking, Staining” by visiting artist Jonathan Brilliant. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays Jan. 9-Feb. 17, with artist at work Jan. 9-19, and opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Free. 349-6454 or www.coastal.edu/bryanartgallery. Also, For all CCU arts events, 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, with occasional free glass-blowing demonstrations. 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.

FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. “Story, Song and Image: A Collaborative Project of Paintings and Music by Glen Miller and John Fowler” and “The Lonely Shadow: Silhouette Art by Clay Rice” through Friday, and “Brimming Tide: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg,” through Tuesday. Also: "From Tree to Treasure: An International Invitational Exhibition of Turned or Sculpted Wood," opening Jan. 15. Opening reception Jan. 15 1-3 p.m. Details at 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

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

GEORGETOWN ART GALLERY, 705 Front St., Georgetown, with 20 artists. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 527-7711.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY MUSEUM, 632 Prince St., Georgetown. 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. “Christmas in the Lowcountry” art show through December, with works by artists including Kelly Atkinson, Betsy Jones McDonald, Jim Nelson, Sharon Sorrels, Betsy Stevenson, Cathy Turner and Jane Woodward. 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., Unit 6, Calabash, N.C. Works by artists such as Ann Bates, Elyse Clark, Terrie O’Neill and Cindy Saadeh. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 910-575-0024 or www.jewelrybywendy.com.

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, but not Dec. 31, 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, 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. $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. “Myrtle Beach Remembers” exhibit of paintings by Steve Jameson, through Jan. 28. 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

CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE, “Hearts of Passion III: A Gospel Feast” at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Seaside United Methodist Church in Sunset Beach, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach, and 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at Mason Temple Church of God of Christ in Conway. Each $20 advance, $25 at door. 444-5774 or carolinamasterchorale.com.

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, next “Third Tuesday Treasures” concert 7 p.m. Jan. 17 with sopranos Kaye Saunders and Susan Lyle, at Holy Cross Faith United Methodist Church in Litchfield Beach; free. 237-3035 or www.culturalcouncil.info.

★  FESTIVE BRASS OF MYRTLE BEACH. New members welcome: Rehearsals resume Jan. 9: 7 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. This British-style brass band presents a variety of music from Sousa marches to show tunes and light classics. 293-6162 or festivebrassofmyrtlebeach.org.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERTS, 1300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. “Promenades 2012” season begins at 1 p.m. Jan. 26 with pianist Hoachen Zwang; season tickets $30. 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.

GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, next DVD showing: Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at new site, Brightwater, off International Drive and S.C. 31, north of Myrtle Beach. Annual dues $20; first meeting free for guests. 385-3963 or www.gsow.net.

LONG BAY SYMPHONY. “Mahler’s ‘Titan’ Symphony” at 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at Myrtle Beach High School. Next youth orchestra concert 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com.

“METROPOLITAN OPERA 2011-12 LIVE IN HD,” at Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. “The Enchanted Island” 12:55 p.m. Jan. 21; $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children. (Next encore: “Rodelinda” 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14; $22, $20 and $15, respectively.) 839-3225.

PAWLEYS ISLAND CONCERT BAND. Experienced brass, woodwind and percussion musicians welcome. 286-1052, www.pawleysislandconcertband.org or 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

ATLANTIC STAGE, 79th Avenue Theatre at CCU’s Myrtle Beach Education Center, at U.S. 17 Bypass. “Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls” Jan. 26-Feb. 12. $25 general, $20 ages 55 and older, and $15 students, including Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members. 877-287-8587 or www.atlanticstage.com.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, based at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College in Supply, N.C. “Barefoot in the Park” Feb. 10-19. 910-755-7416, 800-754-1050, ext. 7416, www.bccowa.com or brunswicklittletheatre.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.

INGRAM PLANETARIUM, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, but not Dec. 31. Sky Theater programs: “Seven Wonders” at 1 p.m., “Two Pieces of Glass” at 2 p.m., “Oasis in Space” at 3 p.m. and ending Friday, “Laser Holidays” at 4 p.m. Per show: $8 ages 17 and older, $6 for seniors and ages 3-16. 910-575-0033 or www.museumplanetarium.org.

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.

MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road. “Southern Comforts” March 1-11. $10. 651-4152 or visit www.mictheatre.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.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, at Main Street Theatre in Conway. “Ain’t Misbehavin’ – The Fats Walker Show” Feb. 10-26. $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.

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.