By Connie Nelson Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13) is a time to celebrate Mom and to thank her for all she does throughout the year. Why limit the fun to just one day when you can celebrate all weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina’s historic river district, and area beaches? Three island beaches and a downtown [...]
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Winter Events At Brookgreen Gardens
By Helen Benso Brookgreen Gardens comes to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,000 hand-lit candles and thousands of sparkling lights during its Nights of a Thousand Candles. You can catch the final nights of the annual event on Dec. 15, 16 and 17. Here’s what else is happening during and after the [...]
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Beach music lovers and shaggers have a host of choices this New Year’s Eve. This is, after all, home to Ocean Drive, and all that implies. At Fat Harold’s Beach Club (www.fatharolds.com), the New Year’s package is a five-day celebration. Doors open at 11 a.m. every day. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, Sea-Cruz entertains from 8 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Bill Oberst Jr. Brings “A One-Man Christmas Carol” To Strand Cinema
Actor Home From LA To Perform Two Shows To Benefit Theater On Saturday, December 17 At 3 & 6 p.m. By Brian M. Howle Los Angeles-based actor and Georgetown native Bill Oberst Jr. returns to his home turf on Saturday, Dec 17 for two performances of his “One-Man Christmas Carol” at the historic Strand Theater [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Art Museum Offers Docent Tour Through Rutenberg Exhibit
By Casey Church The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum of Myrtle Beach is offering the public a free docent tour through Brimming Tide: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg. The docent tour, offered Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m., will be given by the former Art History professor at Coastal Carolina University, Bobbie [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Mercy Care’s Holiday Appeal Tells Story Of Love, Of loss And Of Hope
By Kristen Wadsten “Loran – thank you for being there for me at the beginning of my new Journey in Life after the death of my Donald. Your presence, your hugs, your compassion and advice was so valuable to me and helped me on my “walk.” I don’t know if I’ve completely “turned around” to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Holiday Book Sale At Waccamaw Library
By Elaine Flannery The Friends of the Waccamaw Library have announced their second annual Holiday Book Sale at the Waccamaw Library. The sale will take place in the conference room on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a selection of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Nights Of A Thousand Candles At Brookgreen Gardens In December
By Helen Benso On December 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, from 3 to 10 p.m. see Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights. Walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of hand bells ringing, carolers [...]
Read the rest of this entry »‘Christmas In the Inlet’ Home Tour Tickets On Sale For Dec. 10 Event
By Sue Sledz Tickets are on sale now for the “Christmas in the Inlet” Holiday Home Tour which runs for one day only on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour features eight beautiful homes in historic Wachesaw Plantation, a private gated community overlooking the Waccamaw River in Murrells Inlet.The [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Lovefeast And Festival Of Lights To Be Held At FPC
The First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach will present their annual Lovefeast and Festival of Lights service on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary at 1300 North Kings Highway. This beautiful candlelight service of lessons and carols, featuring the FPC Chancel Choir, soloists, youth choirs, handbell choirs and instrumentalists, is a highlight [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Symphony Guild To Present Youth Program At Litchfield
By Marilyn Grigas “A Holly Day Tea & Symphony” will be presented by the Long Bay Symphony Guild on Sunday, Dec.11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carriage House Restaurant at Litchfield Plantation in Litchfield Beach, S.C. A ticket price of $35 per person includes a $15 tax deductible donation. Music will be provided [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Downtown Conway Celebrates The Holidays
Downtown Conway’s annual Rivertown Christmas Celebration takes place Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 22. The shops stay open. Window shopping takes on a whole new meaning with “Living Window” displays on Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Downtown Conway merchants have interactive shop windows featuring live actors. Dress up Fido for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Celebrating During The Holiday Season
By www.SixWise.com The winter season is a time of festive holiday celebrations. Depending on your beliefs, you may be more familiar with one holiday than another. Here is a list of winter celebrations to help boost your holiday IQ: Hanukkah Tuesday, Dec. 20 of this year marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday Hannukah, or [...]
Read the rest of this entry »NYC Ballet Brings Live Broadcast Of Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’ To Local Movie Theaters Dec. 13
By Eric Stein This holiday season, New York City Ballet’s acclaimed production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ arrives in movie theaters across the country for one magical night. New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker LIVE featuring special guest host Kelly Ripa of LIVE! With Kelly, will be broadcast to more than 550 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Monique Holenko To Present Holiday Sweets Program At Gallery’s Creative Exchange Dec. 14
Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will offer its monthly interactive Creative Exchange program on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Monique Holenko of Sugar Confections in Shallotte, N.C. She will present The Art of Holiday Baking and demonstrate how to put together [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church To Present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 11
By Dennis McAlpine Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church (HCFM) will be presenting a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” featuring the HCFM Choir on Sunday, Dec. 11 beginning at 4 p.m. The concert will be under the direction of Elsie Pollock, who is also the choir director. In addition to the HCFM Choir, the concert will [...]
Read the rest of this entry »NMB Holiday Parade Applications Due Nov. 23
By Jennifer C. Prince The deadline is fast approaching to participate in the Annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Nov. 23. Applications can be downloaded by visiting www.nmbevents.com or by calling Charlene Lynam, events director [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Wrightsville Holds Annual Flotilla & Fireworks Nov. 25-26
It ends with a bang! A grand finale of fireworks illuminates the seacoast harbor at the conclusion of a three-day Thanksgiving Weekend tradition as the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla returns into homeport, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. From the arrival of Santa and a quaint town tree lighting ceremony to a magical floating boat parade, the twenty-eighth [...]
Read the rest of this entry »North Myrtle Beach Christmas Events Set
By Jennifer Prince This holiday season is full of things to do in North Myrtle Beach. City organizers remind you to bring along the entire family to the annual tree lighting, Christmas Parade or Christmas Cantata. There are holiday activities to appeal to people of all ages. You are invited to celebrate the holidays by [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Conway Chamber Hosts Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 10
By Bridgette Johnson The Conway Chamber of Commerce will host the Conway Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 10 a.m. The Chamber welcomes participation and asks that those interested in entering the parade pick up an application at the Chamber office at 203 Main Street. Deadline for walker and vehicle space is November [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Conway To Hold Canine Christmas Costume Contest Dec. 15
By Hillary Howard Bring the family dog to Downtown Conway on Dec. 15 for the Conway Feed & Garden Center’s Conway Canine Christmas Costume Contest. Enjoy a holiday costume contest as well as contests like best kisser, best singer, best dancer, best trick and more. The registration fee is $10 and advance registration is suggested. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Get Your Taste Buds Ready For The St. Nicholas Winterfest In Conway
By Bridgette Johnson This year’s seventh annual St. Nicholas Winterfest in downtown Conway will run Dec. 8 to 10. There will be a host of holiday and festival foods including some of the best Bar-B-Que ever. On Thursday Dec. 8 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. it’s Conway’s own “Taste of the Town” event where you [...]
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