Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Jan. 22

Attend concert that celebrates the South

In a concert called “The Unpainted South,” celebrating South Carolina’s rural past in poetry and song, William Baldwin will orate his poetry, set to music by Mindy Burgin. Details at 237-3459 or www.hcfm.us.

When | 4 p.m.

Where | Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, 113 Baskervill Drive, Litchfield Beach, at U.S. 17

How much | Free

Visit new art exhibits for free

New art exhibits begin the new year: “Bishop Maps and Prints Collection,” through March 18; “Wish You Were Here: A Photographic Documentary by Farnell & Powell,” through Feb. 26; and “From Tree to Treasure: An International Invitational Exhibition of Turned or Sculpted Wood” and William Jameson’s “Woodland Textures, through April 26. Details at 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

When | 1-4 p.m.

Where | Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

How much | Free, but donations welcome

Watch mermaids at aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium presents mermaid shows on Saturdays and Sundays. Details at 916-0888, 800-734-8888 or www.ripleysaquarium.com.

When | Mermaid shows at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. (aquarium open 9 a.m.)

Where | Ripley’s Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, off 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach

How much | Free with regular admission: $21.99 ages 12 and older, $10.99 ages 6-11, and $3.99 ages 2-5

Trek through history at Brookgreen

In “The Silent Cities at Brookgreen,” through Trekker rides available Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 1, walk through former slaves’ and plantation owners’ graveyards and learn about historical burial customs of European and African origin. Reservations at 235-6042. More details at 235-6000 or www.brookgreen.org.

When | Noon-2 p.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m. (gardens open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Where | Brookgreen Gardens, U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Huntington Beach State Park

How much | $15 plus admission, which lasts seven days: $14 ages 13-64, $12 ages 65 and older, and $7 ages 4-12

Play bingo for a good cause

American Legion Post 186 has an evening of bingo every Sunday. All proceeds benefit military services and other charities. Details at 249-6643.

When | 6-9 p.m.

Where | American Legion Post 186, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River

How much | $8 for 16 games