Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Jan. 3
Last day for Brookgreen showcases
Get one more taste of Christmas with two exhibits in their final day: “Holiday Memories: Trains, Trees, and Treasures” – including model train displays, and paintings by Angela Trotta Thomas, “The Train Lady” – and “Peace on Earth” in a horticultural theme. Details at 843-235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org.
Details: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Brookgreen Gardens, on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Huntington Beach State Park; free with admission, which lasts seven days: $15 ages 13-64, $13 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 4-12, and free ages 3 and younger.
Three exhibits in final four days
Experience three exhibits, each showcasing major facets in S.C. history: “Rice: Paintings by Jonathan Green,” “Indigo: Works in Denim by Jim Arendt” and “Remnants of the Rice Culture: Photographs by David Shriver Soliday,” all through Wednesday. Details at 843-238-2510 or www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org.
Details: At Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, across from Midway Par 3 Golf and Springmaid Beach Resort, open 1-4 p.m. Sundays, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free.
‘Carmen’ on Inlet Square screen
Opera fans have a local outlet to see Royal Opera House productions on the big screen on at least one Sunday per month,including “Carmen” on this day. Call 843-651-9400 or visit www.franktheatres.com to confirm the time and prices. More details at www.roh.org.uk.
Details: At Frank Theatres’ Inlet Square Stadium 11 – also home to CineBowl & Grille – at Inlet Square, at U.S. 17 Business and U.S. 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet., Frank Theatres’ Inlet Square Stadium 11 – also home to CineBowl & Grille – at Inlet Square, at U.S. 17 Business and U.S. 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet.
Last day for ice skating in Florence
Enjoy a last chance for an easy escape to go ice skating. Details at 843-679-9417 and www.florenceciviccenter.com/events/detail/ice_skating.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. at Florence Civic Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, at Interstates 95 and 20. Admission $7 ages 13 and older, otherwise $5, and skate rental is $3.
Paint your own pottery at studio
A paint-your-own pottery studio is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, with opportunities to make gifts. Details at 843-236-3009 or www.harry-the-potter.com.
Details: At Harry the Potter, 4007B Belle Terre Blvd., south of U.S. 501, west of Forestbrook Road and Food Lion plaza, near Forestbrook community, just east of S.C. 31. Prices vary.
This story was originally published January 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Jan. 3."