Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

Arts and cultural calendar for the Myrtle Beach area

AUDITIONS

ATLANTIC STAGE seeks new plays for a new play reading festival the weekend of April 21. Submit one-act or full-length play scripts by March 2 by email to marj_mitchell@atlanticstage.com, with description including genre, running time, cast information (male, female), scenic time and place and synopsis. Details at 877-287-8587, ext. 4, and www.atlanticstage.com.

BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE, for May musical revue “The Spirit of America: Popular Songs of Conflict,” 3 p.m. March 11 and 18 at Brunswick Community College Building F in Supply, N.C. Call directors Stanley Mandell at 914-805-0553 or Jonathan Richmond at 910-368-9073.

★ DINO CAPONE’S SCHOOL OF ROCK, 4007-F Belle Terre Blvd., off U.S. 501 near Carolina Forest, for ages 6-17. Saturday: drums at noon, bass at 2 p.m. and keyboards at 3 p.m.; Sunday: guitar at 2 p.m. and vocals at 4 p.m. 222-7155 or www.dinocaponesschoolofrock.com.

DANCES

★ BENEFIT DANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF MYRTLE BEACH, in memory of John Fallon, 7-10 p.m. March 3 at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $10; bring snacks for your table. 650-4211 or 449-3399.

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 BEACH BALLROOM DANCERS, 7-10 p.m. the third Saturday monthly at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. $7; bring snacks for your table only; maximum eight people per table. 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: a “Goin’ Green” theme, 6:30-10 p.m. March 24 with music by Let’s Dance Productions and pre-dance lesson by Sandra Lucas-Hyde. 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.

• Line dancing classes, beginners 10:30 a.m. Thursdays and high beginner/easy intermediate 6 p.m. Mondays at Dick Johnson Civic Center, on Pine Drive in Surfside Beach, behind town hall. $3 each. 651-4603.

• Intermediate, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Dick Johnson Civic Center in Surfside Beach. $3. 455-0442 or email nanagw@sc.rr.com.

MYRTLE BEACH SENIOR DANCES, 7-10 p.m. Friday, and March 9 and 23, at Myrtle Beach’s Base Recreation Center, near The Market Common. $7 each; ticket sales start a week before each dance. 918-2381 or www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CLASSES, all at J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road: square stepping 11:15 a.m. Thursdays ($3); Zumba 10:10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays ($4 each); clogging for beginners 5 p.m. and intermediate/advance 6 p.m. Mondays ($8 each, or pay by month); Grand Strand Ballroom Club Practice Parties noon Wednesdays ($5 single, $7 couples); Let’s Salsa 7 p.m. Wednesdays ($10 single, $15 couple); Tango Society 8 p.m. Wednesdays ($10 single, $15 couple); “Tuesday Shag” 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays ($10); shag lessons for beginners 6 p.m. and beginners plus 7 p.m. Thursdays; Grand Strand Ballroom Club 11 a.m. Mondays ($10 single $15 couple); and line dancing 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays ($4 each). 280-5570 or parks.nmb.us.

RJR BALLROOM CO., weekly dance events include 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays at Senor Frog’s at Broadway at the Beach. $10 cover. 808-1634 or www.dancemyrtlebeach.com or email info@dancemyrtlebeach.com.

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

SHAG LESSONS, Wednesdays: 2 p.m. intermediate, 3 p.m. beginners, $4 each, at Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N. Myrtle Beach. 222-6600.

“WINE DANCING”, led Wanda and Jim York, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays through March 27, and 2:30-6 p.m. March 11 and 18, at Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., for $5 each. Details from the Yorks at 910-287-4243, 732-470-8612 or Wandafull1@hotmail.com; or winery: 910-287-2800 or www.silvercoastwinery.com.

“ZUMBA WITH LINDA AND MO”, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Island Green Amenities Center, 455 Sunnehanna Drive, off S.C. 707 in the Burgess community; and 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.

ZUMBA CLASSES. Many classes available at various places such as Myrtle Beach’s Pepper Geddings Recreation Center (918-2280), Base Recreation Center (918-2380) and Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium (918-2355) – more details at www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com; Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA (449-9622 or www.coastalcarolinaymca.org); and Conway Medical Center Wellness & Fitness Center (347-1515).

FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS

“FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES”, classic film festival, each at 7 p.m.: “Citizen Kane” Feb. 24 (rescheduled from Feb. 10), “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” March 9 and “The Mortal Storm” March 16, all with host David Zinman at Georgetown County Library Waccamaw Neck branch, 24 Commerce Lane, Pawleys Island, west of U.S. 17. Free. 545-3623.

LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD, 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, just west of North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Frequent festivals on Saturdays, including Winter Parrot Head Fest Friday and Remember When Oldies Fest March 10. 399-9463 or www.labelleamie.com.

★ OYSTER ROAST, noon-6 p.m. Saturday at Quigley’s, 257 Willbrook Blvd., Litchfield Beach, including The Highliners noon-2 p.m. and Ten Toes Up 3-6 p.m.; free admission. 237-7010.

QUILT GALA by the Horry County Museum of Conway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday at Ocean Lakes Family Campground Recreation Center, 6001 S. Kings Highway, at S.C. 544, just north of Surfside Beach. $5 per day. 238-5636 or www.horrycountymuseum.org/quilt_gala.asp.

ROYAL PRINCESS PARTY, by Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, for girls in costume, each with an adult, 8:30 a.m.-noon March 3 at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach: breakfast at Travinia Italian Kitchen, then a parade to the Grand 14 Cinema. $25. Contact Nancy Conley at 477-0020 or email conleyn@usa.redcross.org.

SNOWBIRD SOCIAL, 11:30 a.m. March 15 at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar, at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach. Lunch, then a movie at the Grand 14 Cinema. $15 plus tax and gratuity. 839-1868.

★  WINYAH BAY HERITAGE FESTIVAL, March 2-4 at East Bay Park, Winyah Gym and the Georgetown County Museum, all in Georgetown. $5 March 2 (for “Dock Dogs” waves), $10 March 3, and $15 combo March 3-4. 833-9919 or www.winyahbayfestival.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

CRUISE-INS, by Hot Rod Promotions, for all cars, free admission: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 10, and 6-9 p.m. March 15 at Joey Doggs, 1818 U.S. 17 Business, Surfside Beach, by Old Time Pottery; and noon-3 p.m. March 4 at Jersey Mike’s Subs, 4390 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. 503-8245.

GRAND STRAND MODEL RAILROADERS INC., club site, in Myrtle Beach mall, three doors from Bass Pro Shops, at U.S. 17 and S.C. 22, near Briarcliffe Acres., 4-7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 297-7162 or 293-4386.

THEATERS

Prices, times vary by site, program.

ALABAMA THEATRE, at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. “One the New Show”; and guest concerts, most at 7 p.m.: Lee Greenwood and Louise Mandrell March 3, and Don Williams March 17. 272-1111, 800-342-2262 or www.alabama-theatre.com.

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

GILMORE AUDITORIUM, at U.S. 17 Business and U.S. 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach, “The Carolina Opry,” “Good Vibrations!” and “Light.” 913-4000, 800-843-6779 or www.thecarolinaopry.com.

LEGENDS IN CONCERT, U.S. 17 Bypass, off 29th Avenue North at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, with tributes to the Blues Brothers, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and George Strait, all through May 12. 238-7827, 800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com.

THE PALACE THEATRE, at U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North at Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach: “Hooray for Hollywood” and “Rock Around the Clock.” 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.

ATLANTIC STAGE, in 79th Avenue Theatre at CCU’s Myrtle Beach Education Center, at U.S. 17 Bypass. “Lost in Yonkers” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 11. $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. “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” April 13-15 and 20-22. 910-755-7416, 800-754-1050, ext. 7416, brunswicklittletheatre.com, and www.playhouse211.com.

GHOSTS AND LEGENDS THEATRE, in Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach, including ghost shows and walks, and “Skool 4 Pirates.” Open 10 a.m. daily. 361-2700 or www.ghostshows.com.

MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE, 4450 Murrells Inlet Road. “Southern Comforts” 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays March 1-11. $10. 651-4152 or visit www.mictheatre.com.

SWAMP FOX PLAYERS, Strand Theater, 710 Front St., Georgetown. “Barefoot in the Park” 8 p.m. March 2-3, 8-10 and 16-17, and 2:30 p.m. March 11 and 18. $15. 527-2924 or www.swampfoxplayers.com.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC, at Main Street Theatre, 337 Main. St., Conway. “Ain’t Misbehavin’ – The Fats Waller Show” 8 p.m. daily through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $18 advance, $20 at door. 488-0821 or www.theatreoftherepublic.com. See a Kicks! Quick Review on Page 5.

CAROLINA IMPROV COMPANY, based at Uptown in Myrtle Beach mall, at U.S. 17 and S.C. 22, near Briarcliffe Acres. Shows such as “Whose Beach Is It Anyway?” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 3, 24 and 31, and 7 p.m. Saturdays through March; and for ages 18 and older: “Improv Comedy Buffet” 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 3, and March 17, and 8:30 p.m. March 28. Prices vary per show. Details at 272-4242, and www.carolinaimprov.com or www.uptownmb.com.

★  COMEDY CABANA, 9588 N. Kings Highway, just north of Myrtle Beach. Different acts weekly: Vinnie Mark through Saturday and Brian T. Shirley Feb. 29, each $15 advance; and Tim Wilson March 1-3, for $20. 449-4242 or comedycabana.com.

“LATE ‘NITE CATECHISM – WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN?” 7:30 p.m. March 3 at St. Michael Catholic Church Duffy Center gymnasium, sixth annual fundraiser for new building fund. $30 general admission, $50 reserved seating and pre-show reception. 650-4356 or www.saintmichaelsc.net.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

ANDY OWINGS SCHOOL OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, in Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. Recital 3 p.m. March 11; free. 839-1505.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 2011-12 Performing Arts Series, at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Supply, N.C., 150 College Road N.E., off U.S. 17, all at 7:30 p.m.: “Women of Ireland” March 1 and “The Highwaymen Tribute” March 29. Each $27 adults, $25 ages 65 and older, and $10 children. 910-755-7416, 800-754-1050, ext. 7416, and www.bccowa.com.

★ CAROLINA FOREST HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT, “Les Miserables” 7:30 p.m. March 28-31 and April 1, and 3 p.m. March 31-April 1 at the school, 700 Gardner Lacy Road, east of U.S. 501. $12. 236-7997 or www.cfhsshows.com.

★  CINEMARK, at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies,” sequel to “Phantom of the Opera,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. $18 adults, $17 seniors/students, $16 children. 839-3225.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY:

Many events at Wheelwright Auditorium; details at 349-2502 or www.coastal.edu/culturalarts. Admission rates vary per event.

• “Gospel Sing Out,” 4:30 p.m. Sunday, free with ticket.

• “Leaps of Faith,” with the Tre Amici Trio, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Edwards Recital Hall.

• “African American Music Through the Years,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, free with ticket.

• “Uncommon Hour Recital Series,” with CCU seniors majoring in theater, 1-2 p.m. March 2 in Edwards Theatre, free.

• “Villa-Lobos Celebration,” 7:30 p.m. March 5 in Edwards Recital Hall.

• “An Evening of Piano Chamber Music,” with Philip Powell and Gary Stegall, 7:30 p.m. March 20 in Edwards Recital Hall.

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, “Third Tuesday Treasures” concerts 7 p.m. on third Thursday monthly. 237-3035 or www.culturalcouncil.info.

FESTIVE BRASS OF MYRTLE BEACH. New members welcome: Rehearsals 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 concludes at 1 p.m. March 8 “Hats Off to Broadway” with Noreen O’Reilly, soprano; Brown Bradley, tenor; Jeff Jones, baritone; and Philip Powell, piano. $10 at church office or door. 448-4496.

FOURTH ANNUAL EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY, with Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll singing Rodgers and Hammerstein, benefiting the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club and local charities, 7:30 p.m. March 3 at Myrtle Beach High School. $35-$45. 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com.

★ GOLD KEY JAZZ SOCIETY, second anniversary celebration: Swinging at the Cotton Club” with Skip Pearson performing discographies of Houston Person, Etta Jones and Ramsey Lewis, 6:30-10 p.m. Sunday, at Clarion Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Holiday Inn West), 101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd. $30 donation. 742-5064, www.goldkeyjazzsociety.org or goldkeyjazzsociety@yahoo.com.

GRAND STRAND OPERA WORKSHOP, second Monday evening monthly at new site, Brightwater, off International Drive and S.C. 31. Annual dues $20; first meeting free for guests. 385-3963 or www.gsow.net.

★  HOUSE OF BLUES, in Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach. Various artists such as Boyz II Men at 8 p.m. March 3, and tribute bands and shows, with rates varying by show; 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.

LONG BAY SYMPHONY, at Myrtle Beach High School, on Grissom Parkway, between 29th and 38 avenues North. “Epic Musical Portraits,” featuring the Carolina Master Chorale: Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” overture, Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan,” Britten’s “Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes” and Prokofiev’s “Alexander Nevsky” choral cantata, at 4 p.m. March 18, $35-$45; seniors $30-$40; and students ages 22 or younger with valid ID $10. Also: Youth Orchestra spring concert 7:30 p.m. April 26; free. 448-8379 or www.longbaysymphony.com.

“METROPOLITAN OPERA 2011-12 LIVE IN HD”, at Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall in Myrtle Beach. “Ernani” 12:55 p.m. Saturday and “Manon” noon April 7, each $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children. Respective encores at 6:30 p.m. March 14 and April 16, for $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 at 5 p.m. the third Saturday monthly at Horry-Georgetown Technical College Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium, off U.S. 501 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.

SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST MUSIC FEASTS, at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway St., benefiting local school music programs: dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30, with the Randall Bramblett Band March 10. $20 members, $25 guests and $15 students younger than 21, which includes a pot-luck dinner and beverages. Email reservations to info@southbysoutheast.org or southxsoutheast@aol.com. More details at 251-6402.

EXHIBITS

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, in Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery, in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, in Conway, “Shifting Plates,” an exhibition of 15 printmakers from the S.C. Upstate, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays March 1-30, with opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 1. Free. 349-6454 or www.coastal.edu/bryanartgallery.

FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. “Wish You Were Here: A Photographic Documentary by Farnell & Powell,” through Sunday, with symposium and panel discussion “Images and Community in Myrtle Beach,” 1-3 p.m. Sunday; free but reservations required. Also: “Bishop Maps and Prints Collection” through March 18, and “From Tree to Treasure: An International Invitational Exhibition of Turned or Sculpted Wood” and William Jameson’s “Woodland Textures,” both through April 26. Free. 238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.

HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Richardson Gallery, Building 1100, on Conway campus, on U.S. 501, art exhibit by students from Horry County’s Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology, noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 29. 349-5269 or www.hgtc.edu.

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

ART GALLERIES

ART & SOUL, AN ARTISAN GALLERY INC., 5001 N. Kings Highway, Suite 105, Myrtle Beach, in Rainbow Harbor plaza. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 839-2727.

CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY, 11096 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, in The Shops at Oak Lea. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 979-0149, 800-435-2733 or www.cherylnewbygallery.com.

COLLECTORS CAFE AND GALLERY, 7740 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Winter show continues through April 20, including new works by Robin Brisker, Rachel Jones, Elfriede Koehler, Emmy Stanton, Anna-Marie Swad and Janet Parker. 11:30 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Saturdays. 449-9370 or www.collectorscafeandgallery.com.

CONWAY GLASS, 209 Laurel St., Conway. 9:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Free glass-blowing demonstration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3. 248-3558 or www.conwayglass.com.

DEBORAH BROAD STUDIO, 671 Jamestowne Drive, Garden City Beach, beginning silversmith classes for five-week sessions or two-day workshops, with instruction including soldering, sawing, filing and design. Painting classes also available in oil, pastel and acrylic. 333-5364.

EBB AND FLOW ART CO-OP, 4763 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 651-2386 or ebbandflowartco-op.com.

FRANKLIN SQUARE GALLERY, 130 E. West St., Southport, N.C. Spring Show with paintings and pottery, and The Youth Gallery will artwork by students of Southport Christian School, March 1-24. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 910-278-7560 or www.franklinsquaregallery.com.

FRESH BREWED COFFEE HOUSE, 933 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach. Artist of the Month for February: Blair Browning. Open 3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 251-8282 or www.freshbrewedcoffeehouse.com.

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

HOWARD GALLERY, 532 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 626-3118 or thehowardgallery.com.

ISLAND ART GALLERY, in The Village Shops, 10744-M Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 455-0336 or www.pawleysislandart.com.

JEFFCOAT POTTERY, 284-B Koolabrew Drive, Calabash, N.C. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 910-579-2400 or www.jeffcoatpottery.com.

JEWELRY BY WENDY – BEACH HOUSE FINE ARTS, 10152 Beach Drive S.W., Unit 6, Calabash, N.C. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 910-575-0024 or www.jewelrybywendy.com.

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. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. first and third Saturdays monthly. 910-363-4244 or email mudpuddle910@gmail.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, open during mall hours. Ninth annual Spring Art Show and Sale March 14-24 in mall, with awards reception 6-8 p.m. March 14. 655-1800, 947-0668 and www.seacoastartistguild.com.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE, 10283 Beach Drive S.W. (N.C. 179), Calabash, N.C. 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. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-7 p.m. Saturdays. 910-232-9609.

MUSEUMS

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach. “Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat” exhibit through Sunday; “Etched In the Eyes, The Spirit of a People Called Gullah Geechee,” noon-4:30 p.m. daily through March 2; and “Birds in Art,” through April 22; all free with garden admission, which lasts seven days: $14 ages 13-64, $12 ages 65 and older, and $7 ages 4-12. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. “Little Builders” through May 12. $8 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org.

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.

KAMINSKI HOUSE MUSEUM, 1003 Front St., Georgetown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, with guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. $10 to tour both houses. 546-7706 or www.kaminskihousemuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.; and INGRAM PLANETARIUM, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Museum open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., planetarium open noon-5 p.m., both Fridays and Saturdays. Planetarium’s Sky Theater shows: “Seven Wonders” at 1 p.m., “Two Pieces of Glass” at 2 p.m., “Oasis in Space” at 3 p.m., and “Astronaut at 4 p.m. – and laser shows at 5 and 6 p.m. third weekend monthly. Museum admission, and per Sky Theater planetarium show: $8 adults, $6 ages 60 and older, and students; and $4 ages 3-4. Reach museum at 910-579-1016, planetarium at 910-575-0033, or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.

THE RICE MUSEUM, 633 Front St., Georgetown. “Here Abouts,” paintings and shadowboxes in Prevost Gallery through Feb. 25; free. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 546-7423 or www.ricemuseum.org.

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.

S.C. MARITIME MUSEUM, 729 Front St., Georgetown. “Lumber Schooners” exhibit into summer. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; free. 520-0111 or www.scmaritimemuseum.org.

TOURS

BAREFOOT PRINCESS RIVERBOAT, various cruises at various times, days and rates, sailing from Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach. 272-2140, 272-4172, 800-686-6601 or www.mbriverboat.com.

BODACIOUS BOB’S BICYCLE TOURS, ranging from 5 to 35 miles 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.

★ THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY, 4872 Seewee Road, Awendaw, 35 miles south of Georgetown, east of U.S. 17, first left south of the Sewee Outpost. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, with guided tours 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and flight demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. $12 adults, $10 ages 6-18. 971-7474 or www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

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

FREEWOOD FARM, on 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.

HELICOPTER TOURS, with rates starting at $20 for two miles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, weather permitting, at Executive Helicopters, 2800 Terminal St., North Myrtle Beach (427-7351 or www.executiveheli.com) and Huffman Helicopters, 3000 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, by east end of Myrtle Beach International Airport. (946-0022 or www.huffmanhelicopters.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.