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Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 12

Coastal Carolina University students with The Athenaeum Press students complete original archival research and exhibit publication for the book “A War on Two Fronts: Fighting for Victory at Home and Abroad.” The reception for the book release is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Horry County Museum, 805 Main St. Conway.
Coastal Carolina University students with The Athenaeum Press students complete original archival research and exhibit publication for the book “A War on Two Fronts: Fighting for Victory at Home and Abroad.” The reception for the book release is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Horry County Museum, 805 Main St. Conway. Courtesy photo

See ‘Self/less,’ ‘Paper Towns’ for free

Adults are invited to a free movie in two Myrtle Beach city sites:

▪ “Self/less,” starring Amy Schumer and Bill Hader, and rated R, 1:30 p.m., in Chapin Memorial Library, 400 14th Ave. N., at Kings Highway. 843-918-1281 or www.chapinlibrary.org.

▪ “Paper Towns,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Natalie Martinez, and rated PG-13, 3 p.m. at Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, near Farrow Parkway and The Market Common. 843-918-2380.

Book launch at Horry County Museum

Join Coastal Carolina University students and faculty for a reception for The Athenaeum Press’ latest book, “A War on Two Fronts: Fighting for Victory at Home and Abroad,” about black veterans from World War II. Details at 843-349-5099 or theathenaeumpress.com.

Details: 4-6 p.m. at Horry County Museum, 805 Main St. Conway – also with a continuing exhibit, “A War on Two Fronts.” Free.

HOB packs weekend with events

House of Blues, in Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach (843-272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach), has a busy weekend. Concert/dance prices vary by event:

▪ Friday – “Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance,” 6 p.m., with music by Bates Holman & Ragtime Five; and Dej Loaf, 8 p.m.

▪ Saturday – “Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre,” by Murder Mystery Productions, 7 p.m., for $42 (www.murdermysteryproductions.com) and “Slippery When Wet” Bon Jovi tribute, 8 p.m.

▪ Sunday – “Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch,” with music by Glory, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for $31 ages 11 and older, $15.50 ages 4-10, and free ages 3 and younger, and reservations at 913-3746.

Social dance open to all ages

Join a social dance for all ages, with music from Rosalie and Jack Drust, disc jockeys. Details at 570-881-0244, or email rosaliejack1566@gmail.com.

Details: 6:30-10 p.m. at Myrtle Beach Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. $7.

‘Rivertown Art Stroll’ in Conway

Take the “Rivertown Art Stroll” on Friday nights in February, with 10 sites each hosting a student or professional artist. Details at 843-248-6260 or conwayalive.com.

Details: 6-8:30 p.m. across downtown Conway. Free, with map weekly from Conway Visitor Center, 903 Third Ave.

This story was originally published February 11, 2016 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 12."

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