North Strand Roundup | Our Lady Star of the Sea Ladies Guild goes vintage with fashion show
The Ladies Guild at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach is sponsoring a Vintage Fashion Show and Tea April 18. The idea arose when some of its members attended a similar show in Charleston. The Way We Wore in Hilton Head will bring the vintage fashions to North Myrtle Beach for the guild members to model.
“We were so pleased by the fashions [in Charleston],” GeorgAnn Feldman, chair of the event, said. “You don’t see vintage clothes like this. They are from the early 1900s.”
She added that those attending the affair will drink tea from vintage teacups, poured from vintage teapots. Other refreshments will be served, and professional harpist Rebecca Nissen will provide the entertainment.
The women who plan to attend are encouraged to wear their own vintage fashions, from hats to long strings of pearls to any other clothing from the early 20th century. Women’s clothing became simpler, abandoning the frilly look, as the new century progressed. Tailored blouses and skirts were the rage starting in 1908. Flared skirts, raised hemlines and laced-up, heeled boots became popular around 1915. During World War I, black and simplicity were the norm, promoted by Coco Chanel.
“Spend the afternoon reminiscing about the styles through the early decades while sipping tea,” said Lorraine Manning, chair of refreshments. “Join us for a really fun afternoon.”
Here are other events on the North Strand:
‘The Heartbeat of Sunset Beach’
What | Premiere of this 45-minute documentary by students at Massey Hill Classical High School, Fayetteville, N.C.
Where | Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St. (off Sunset Boulevard), Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | Two showings, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday
Cost | $15 in advance, $20 at the door to benefit Old Bridge Preservation Society
Contact | Ann, 910-363-6585, www.oldbridgepreservationsociety.org
Details | Movie features Sunset Beach residents and landmarks. Students who made the documentary will be present. Refreshments before showings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
AARP tax aides
What | AARP tax aides assist in tax preparation
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday, Monday, Wednesday
Cost | Free
Contact | Library, 910-575-0173
Details | No registration necessary; first come, first served
‘Growing Vegetables and the Square-Foot Garden’
Where | Calabash Marketplace, 10050 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Cost | Free, but call or email for reservations
Contact 910-579-8910; jack@plantgardengift.com, www.calabashmarketplace.com, www.plantgardengift.com
Details | Seating is limited, bring a chair
Master Gardeners answer questions
What | Bring lawn and garden problems, and questions for Master Gardeners
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9 a.m.-noon, every Friday through Nov. 13
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173 or Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Free soil sampling
‘Growing and Cooking With Herbs’
Where | Calabash Marketplace, 10050 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9:30 a.m. April 18
Cost | Free, but call or email for reservations
Contact | 910-579-8910; jack@plantgardengift.com, www.calabashmarketplace.com, www.plantgardengift.com
Details | Seating is limited, bring a chair
Coastal Shag Club dance
What | Monthly Shag Club dance, includes shag and line dancing, and other dances, 50/50 raffle
Where | Shallotte Moose Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C.
When | 6:30-10 p.m. April 18
Cost | $5 for members of any shag club, $8 guests; mention BOGO (buy one/get one), get in free
Contact | boyd_pat@yahoo.com, www.coastalshagclub.org
Details | Club meetings are first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., Shallotte Moose Lodge; dances are third Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
‘Living With Grief: Growth and Education Groups for Adults’
What | Lower Cape Fear Hospice offers a free, six-week program
Where | Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, N.C.
When | 3-5 p.m. April 21-May 26
Cost | Free
Contact | Mandatory registration closes when the program begins, 910-796-8056, www.lcfh.org
Details | Phases of grief, grieving process, sharing with others, support from others
Dr. Michael Maccalupo discusses his books
What | Public invited to hear Wilmington, N.C., author discuss his mysteries and collection of stories and poems
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 3 p.m. April 21
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173 or Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Refreshments served
Third annual Strawberry and Wine Fest
What | Fundraiser for Old Bridge Preservation Society
Where | Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbecue Road, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | Noon-5 p.m. April 26
Cost | $5 per person
Contact | Karen, 910-579-9021, www.oldbridgepreservationsociety.org
Details | Mike’s Garage Band plays from 1-5 p.m.; strawberry shortcake, chocolate-dipped strawberries, Jerome’s BBQ, fried chicken, Sunset Slush, beer, wine, raffles, prizes
‘15 Great Plants Your Neighbors Do Not Have!’
Where | Calabash Marketplace, 10050 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9:30 a.m. April 25
Cost | Free, but call or email for reservations
Contact | 910-579-8910; jack@plantgardengift.com, www.calabashmarketplace.com, www.plantgardengift.com
Details | Seating is limited, bring a chair
Annual Wine Fest fundraiser
What | Benefits Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium
Where | Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 25
Cost | $50 per person
Contact | 910-579-1016, www.museumplanetarium.org
Details | Wines, “lite” bites, live and silent auctions, live music with Teddy Burgh
Second annual Juleps and Jazz
What | General Federation of Women’s Clubs-South Brunswick Islands presents live streaming of the Kentucky Derby
Where | Banquet Hall, 101 Stone Chimney Place, Supply, N.C.
When | 4-7 p.m. May 2
Cost | $25 per person
Contact | Tammy, 910-612-7912
Details | Jazz featuring The Nick Michaels Trio, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, raffles, silent auction, derby hat and dashing derbster contests
Annual Brunswick County May Plant Sale
What | Brunswick County Extension Master Gardeners sell native plants and give talks and demonstrations
Where | Building N, Brunswick County Government Complex, U.S. 17 Business (Old Ocean Highway), Bolivia, N.C.
When | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-9
Cost | Variable
Contact | 910-253-2610, bcmgva@gmail.com or tom_woods@ncsu.edu
Details | 10 a.m.-2 p.m., talks and demonstrations
10th annual Mayfest on Main festival
Where | Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
When | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9
Cost | Free
Contact | 280-5570
Details | Entertainment by The Guess Who, Blue Monday and Barbara Lewis, featuring the Carolina Soul Band; bring beach chair, stroll shops, arts and crafts, food vendors, children’s area, community stage
Support group for stroke survivors and caregivers
What | Public is invited to attend the group with Karol Asbjornson as facilitator
Where | Seaside United Methodist Church, 1300 Seaside Road, Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | 1:30 p.m. May 14, second Thursday of each month
Cost | Free, no reservations required
Contact | Karol, 910-575-2452
Contact JO ANN MATHEWS at jamathews124@gmail.com.
If you go
What | Vintage Fashion Show
Where | Banquet Hall, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach
When | 1:30-4 p.m. April 18
Cost | $20 per person, tickets available until April 10
Contact | Pat, 273-0171, or Jane, 201-471-8583
This story was originally published April 10, 2015 at 4:00 PM with the headline "North Strand Roundup | Our Lady Star of the Sea Ladies Guild goes vintage with fashion show."