The Black Crowes To Migrate Back Onstage At House Of Blues Myrtle Beach On May 19

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The Black Crowes (L-R): Steve Gorman, Rich Robinson, Chris Robinson, Jackie Greene, Sven Pipien and Adam MacDougall. Photo by Ross Halfin.

By Brian M. Howle

There is an undeniable bond between brothers, as any mix of male siblings will attest; and sometimes the best you can hope for is, well, a minimum of carnage or fallout.

And other times – as in this case – regardless of how smooth or bumpy the road has been, the world is blessed with a resulting collaboration (along with some very talented friends) which gives us all a plethora of good times, good quotes and – best of all – good music.

Thankfully, those of us along the Grand Strand can all be witness to the latter. Because pound for pound (or oz. for oz., depending on your stash), one of the best bands to ever hit a studio or stage; the pride of our southern bordering neighbor, Georgia; the clarions of born-again hippies – The Black Crowes – are once again coming to grace the stage at House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday, May 19.

The iconic and influential rock band released their first-ever double album of all acoustic materials, Croweology, in 2010 before taking an extended hiatus to recharge and refresh the band, and currently have returned to the road in 2013 with their “Lay Down with Number 13” world tour,which includes a stop along the shore at our fair little town. The trek launched with five sold-out U.K. shows and and is now in progress in the U.S., continuing through June 2. After that, the band will return to Europe for a leg of dates June 18 to July 6, including headlining shows, festivals and two stadium concerts with Bruce Springsteen.

The Black Crowes – Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall and new member Jackie Greene (guitar, vocals)–will reach deep inside their songbook and extensive catalog, performing greatly varied set lists. And leading into the tour, the iconic and influential band have just released the live collection, Wiser For The Time (Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records) on March 19. Its mammoth eight sides on four vinyl albums contains 26 songs–15 acoustic and 11 electric–from the band’s five-night, sold-out NYC performances in the fall of 2010. These never-released-before versions are also available as a double album digital download. The band’s cover of Bob Dylan’s classic “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” was exclusively premiered on RollingStone.com on March 4 and can be heard at the link below. The full track listing for the collection can be found at www.blackcrowes.com

Click here to listen to “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” on RollingStone.com: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-black-crowes-cover-tonight-ill-be-staying-here-with-you-song-premiere-20130304

The Black Crowes have sold over 20 million albums and are known as one of rock’s best live acts. They have been called “The Most Rock n’ Roll Rock ‘n’ Roll Band In the World” and a “thoroughbred American rock ‘n’ freakin’ roll band”; their panoramic live shows feature alternating set lists and signature incendiary musical explorations. In 2010, they were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall Of Fame at the 32^ndAnnual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show. Also in 2010, they commemorated the 20^th anniversary of their landmark multi-platinum debut, 1990′s Shake Your Moneymaker, with Croweology (Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records), their acclaimed first-ever double album of all-acoustic material with new arrangements of their best-loved songs and deep cuts. Produced by Paul Stacey, Croweology gives listeners an intimate retrospective, stripping away these fan and band favorites like “Jealous Again,” “Remedy,” “She Talks to Angels” and “Wiser Time” to their very essence through brand new recordings captured in 2009 at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles.

Right from their start in 1990 – with their six million-selling Shake Your Money Maker, a pivotal work that kick started an authentic style of rock and roll in America – The Black Crowes have been at odds with prevailing commercial trends. Their heady mix of ‘70s inflected rock, Funkadelic soul and heartfelt roots music jostled against the hair metal and high-gloss pop getting airplay at the start of that decade. While the sheer attitude and charm of “Hard To Handle” and “Twice As Hard” managed to make waves, the intervening years have seen the band steadily evolve an increasingly refined, singular sound that takes the best parts of hard rock, gospel, country, psychedelia and anything else it fancies into their hungry maw to create something several light years beyond the young men who recorded “She Talks To Angels.”

And it didn’t hurt that the band caught the ear (and eye) of late night icon David Letterman, who showcased The Black Crowes prominently on then-NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman, propelling the band into mainstream America as a compliment to the already raging FM play the band was receiving on the campuses of colleges across the nation. After Letterman switched to CBS, The Black Crowes have continued to make appearances to the delight of the host and nation alike.

“Even in our most commercially successful period,” says Chris, “there was nothing like us on any format. By the time grunge happened, Southern Harmony (1992) and amorica (1994) didn’t fit into any part of popular music. We looked different, we sounded different, and we set up our culture a little different,” he adds. “Everybody who wanted to bag us because they thought they knew what we were missed out on a lot of good music, good concerts and a band that, even at our weirdest, had something to say.”

The Black Crowes not only had something to say; they became known as as one of rock’s best live acts and have been called a “thoroughbred American rock ‘n’ freakin’ roll band.” Their panoramic live shows feature alternating set lists and signature incendiary musical explorations that are designed to take audiences on a journey.

The band took a break starting in late 2001 which turned out to be a four-year-hiatus. Then, on January 11, 2005, The Black Crowes announced their highly anticipated and long-awaited return to the live concert stage with five special shows at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom (March 22-30, 2005). All five concerts – billed by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson as ‘’All Join Hands” – sold out instantly, marking the fastest New York sell-out that The Black Crowes have experienced to date. To meet the absolutely overwhelming fan demand, two more shows were added at Hammerstein. And those sold out. Total tickets sold in New York City: 22,000. Clearly, The Black Crowes were back.

Since then, the touring dynamos have explored their extensive catalog on main stages from Bonnaroo to the Voodoo Music Experience to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, celebrating nearly two decades of “Cosmic Rock-n-Roll” in front of sold-out audiences everywhere. The Black Crowes are one of the few acts to emerge in the early ‘90s still thriving today. And fewer still can claim to have shared the stage with Jimmy Page, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young and The Who. Like these legends, The Black Crowes create music that endures because it speaks to more than momentary concerns – and now, they are once again touring the world, bringing their Freak N’ Roll to the devoted fans that have embraced them. As always, The Black Crowes continue to do things their own way.

On a personal note, I have had the great fortune and pleasure to have attended every appearance by these boys at HOB over past 12-plus years, and as anyone who has attended will concur, they consistently rank in the Top 10 shows EVER at House Of Blues. Only, in all honesty, it’s not really a concert. It’s more like having the preeminent R&R band in America perform in your living room, their playlist is more of a veritable snapshot of the past 25 years of your life than a concert.

So strap on your earth shoes, slide on your bell bottoms and best silk hippie shirts and blouses, and watch the clock to make sure to toast 4:20: ‘Cause one of the best bands ever to be born 20 years too late – The Black Crowes – will smoke the House Of Blues at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC, on Sunday, May 19. Tickets are $39.50 in Advance; $42.50 Day of Show. Doors open 7:30 p.m. For info call 843-272-3000; for tickets call 1-877-598-8497; or visit http://www.livenation.com .

Beyond This Show:

As The Black Crowes and Tedeschi Trucks Band continue their own spring tours, they’re excited about their recently announced co-headlining summer tour of outdoor venues along with special guests The London Souls. It runs July 19 in Nashville, TN through August 15 in Rochester Hills, MI.

And on May 9, Tedeschi Trucks Band took home three awards at the Blues Music Awards: Best Band, Best Rock Blues Album (Everybody’s Talkin’) and Best Guitarist!

“We’ve been fortunate to be able to tour with many great bands in our career including Jimmy Page, The Stones, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Who, Tom Petty and Oasis,” says The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson. “This tour will be just as exciting for us. I was able to see Derek and Susan recently and was blown away. I’m really looking forward to seeing how this summer tour will unfold and what surprises happen.” Chris Robinson says, “We’re over the moon not only to be playing with stellar musicians but the fact that Susan and Derek are friends makes our summer run that much more fulfilling.”

“It’s going to be great to be out with the Crowes this summer–both bands are road-tested and shoot from the hip,” says Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band. “It should be a hell of a tour.” His wife Susan Tedeschi agrees: “The whole band is really looking forward to the summer tour. We’re excited to work in some new songs from our upcoming album. I’ve been a longtime fan of the Crowes and think our bands are going to have a blast touring together. “

Tedeschi Trucks Band, the 11-piece ensemble led by husband-wife team Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, have proven themselves one of the hottest, most uplifting acts on the road today. Formed in 2010 when Derek and Susan decided to set aside their successful solo careers and join forces, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers a hearty roots-rich musical mix fronted by Trucks’ signature slide guitar sound and Tedeschi’s pliant, honey-to-husk voice. With a repertoire that includes its Grammy-winning debut Revelator and dynamic live follow-up Everybody’s Talkin’, the band kicked off 2013 in the studio to record their second studio album, set for release in late summer. They recently wrapped up five shows in Australia and are back on tour in the U.S. this spring before launching the summer tour.

www.blackcrowes.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Black-Crowes/8333596474
http://www.youtube.com/blackcrowes

www.tedeschitrucksband.com
https://www.facebook.com/DerekAndSusan
http://www.youtube.com/user/tedeschitrucksvevo

Here is the itinerary for THE BLACK CROWES/TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND with The London Souls tour. Tickets for all shows are on sale now, except Nashville which goes on sale April 26 at 10:00 AM Central.

Fri-Jul-19	Nashville, TN	The Woods Amphitheatre at Fontanel
Sat-Jul-20	Alpharetta, GA	Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun-Jul-21	Charlotte, NC	Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre
Tue-Jul-23	Raleigh, NC	Red Hat Amphitheatre
Wed-Jul-24	Columbus, OH	LC Pavilion
Sat-Jul-27	Gilford, NH	Meadowbrook
Tue-Jul-30	Boston, MA	Bank of America Pavilion
Wed-Jul-31	Canandaigua, NY	CMAC
Wed-Aug-07	Pittsburgh, PA	Stage AE
Fri-Aug-09	Holmdel, NJ	PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat-Aug-10	Wantagh, NY	Nikon at Jones Beach
Sun-Aug-11	Philadelphia, PA	Mann Center
Tue-Aug-13	Indianapolis, IN	Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn @ White River
Wed-Aug-14	Chicago, IL	Charter One Pavilion
Thu-Aug-15	Rochester Hills, MI	Meadow Brook

This article also appears at www.bhowle.wordpress.com

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Styx Brings Classic Rock Extraordinaire To House Of Blues Myrtle Beach Feb. 16

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STYX - (L-R, Top) Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips (bass), Todd Sucherman (drums); (Bottom) James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), and Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards). Photo by Ash Newell.

By Brian M. Howle

Spawned from a suburban Chicago basement in the early ‘70s, Styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, due to a fondness for big rockers and soaring power ballads. The band – founded by brothers Chuck and John Panozzo – was heavily influenced by lead vocalist and keyboard wiz Dennis DeYoung, who wrote almost all of the lyrics along with most of the music. James Young’s distinctive guitar style complimented the style, along with guitarist John Curulewski.

Early on, Styx’s music reflected such then-current prog rockers as Emerson, Lake & Palmer and the Moody Blues, as evidenced by such releases as 1972′s self-titled debut, 1973′s Styx II, 1974′s The Serpent Is Rising, and 1975′s Man of Miracles. While the albums (as well as non-stop touring) helped the group build a substantial following locally, Styx failed to break through to the mainstream, until a track originally from their second album, “Lady” started to get substantial airplay in late ’74 on the Chicago radio station WLS-FM.

On the eve of the tour in support of 1975’s Equinox, original guitarist John Curulewski abruptly left the band, and was replaced by Tommy Shaw. Shaw proved to be the missing piece of the puzzle for Styx, as most of their subsequent releases throughout the late ‘70s earned at least platinum certification (1976’s Crystal Ball, 1977’s The Grand Illusion, 1978’s Pieces of Eight, and 1979’s Cornerstone), and spawned such hit singles and classic rock radio standards as “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man” and “Fooling Yourself.”

1981’s Paradise Theater became Styx’s biggest hit of their career (selling over three million copies in a three-year period), as they became one of the U.S. top rock acts due to such big hit singles as “Too Much Time on My Hands”. It also marked the first time in history that a band released four consecutive triple-platinum albums.

Styx went on hiatus until a full-on reunion tour in 1996. But drummer John Panozzo fell seriously ill at the time, which prevented him from joining the proceedings — as he passed away in July of the same year.

Although grief-stricken, Styx persevered with new drummer Todd Sucherman taking the place of Panozzo, as the Styx reunion tour became a surprise sold-out success, resulting in a whole new generation of rock fans being introduced to the grandiose sounds of Styx.

Now comprised of original members Tommy Shaw and James “JY” Young on guitars/vocals, along with Lawrence Gowan on keys and lead vocals, Todd Sucherman on drums and Ricky Phillips on bass (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), Styx continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.

Recently, the band released Styx: The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live DVD (Eagle Rock Entertainment). The landmark concert was recorded November 9, 2010 at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, on the tour that saw Styx perform both of their classic albums, The Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight, in their entirety for the first time. The 20-song, two-hour and 11-minute presentation features stunning high-definition visuals accenting the complex musical arrangements recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, and LPCM Stereo.

“This is the most magnificent piece of video we’ve done,” proclaims guitarist James “JY” Young. “Our two biggest selling albums performed live in their entirety, all captured in state-of-the-art high definition is something we’re extremely proud of. The collective skill set of the people involved in this project rivals NASA in its heyday.”

As singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw continues, “We loved creating a show around these two albums. It was a joyful challenge to match the mojo of the songs we’ve been playing for years against the edgier newness of the ones that had not been performed since the day they were recorded. And because the songs were sequenced for the album listener, it made for a completely different experience for the fans.”

Here’s the Styx: The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live DVD track listing:

1) Intro/1978
2) The Grand Illusion
3) Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
4) Superstars
5) Come Sail Away
6) Miss America
7) Man In The Wilderness
Castle Walls
9) The Grand Finale
10) Great White Hope
11) I’m Okay
12) Sing For The Day
13) The Message
14) Lords Of The Ring
15) Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)
16) Queen Of Spades
17) Renegade
18) Keyboard Interlude
19) Pieces Of Eight
20) Aku-Aku

Oh, you’ll want to make sure to get there early to catch opening band Connor Christian & Southern Gothic. They wouldn’t be opening for these boys unless they were good, kids … so get there early and check out these kids as well.

Rock to the Rescue—spearheaded by Tommy Shaw’s daughter, Hannah–is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by the band, whose mission is to build strong, healthy communities through the support of grassroots organizations across the country. It was founded on the principle that our communities are stronger when we work together in mutual aid. Having played over 1500 shows in the last 14 years, Styx has been strongly connected with communities across the country. With local fans and community members making an effort to join in support of Styx, it is important to the band to actively participate in these communities as well. At each tour date, Rock to the Rescue partners with a local group to give back through community outreach, fundraising, and volunteer support. What makes Rock to the Rescue unique is that they work on a grassroots level with small groups, giving real support to real individuals who are creating positive changes in their communities. Rock to the Rescue is building initiatives in the areas of music education, health and well-being, disaster relief and aid, and animal welfare and rescue.

At each tour stop, Hannah Shaw researches local nonprofit organizations and picks one to see if they are interested in volunteering to help the band sell $10 tickets for a drawing to win a signed Styx guitar at the shows. They give these organizations a percentage of the sales as their way of supporting their cause and thanking them for supporting the band’s cause.

You can find out more about Hannah’s work, as well as all about the band, their schedule, history, photos and official Styx merchandise at their official website: www.styxworld.com.

The stage at House Of Blues was made for a show like this, as WYAV 104.1 FM presents Styx rocking out our own Paradise on Saturday, February 16, with opening act Connor Christian & Southern Gothic. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.00 Advance; $35.00 Day of Show.

For info on all shows, call 843-272-3000; for tickets call 1-877-598-8497; or visit www.livenation.com .

This article was originally published in Bhowle’s Random Notes, Jan. 24, 2013 www.bhowle.wordpress.com .

Back On Track: Model Citizens’ Annual Train Show October 13 & 14

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By Brian M. Howle

Visitors checking out the “best deals” at the show from the many vendors who participated.

The Grand Strand Model Railroad Club will bring the tradition-steeped hobby to the public, as they have announced their second annual Model Railroad Show and Sale. The event will be held on Oct. 15 and 16 at the Lakewood Conference Center, 5837 S. Kings Highway (on the frontage road) beside Lakewood Campground, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The show will run Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 adults; children 12;and under FREE. The Conference Center’s phone is 843-447-7383.

Ed Sharrett instructing a clinic on" landscaping made easy with plaster cloth."

Modular layouts on display will include Lionel (O-gauge), HO-gauge and N-gauge sizes. There will also be Free Modeling Clinics conducted throughout the day, so you can learn now to make mountains, trees, rivers, rocks, and more. Woodland scenery – pre-made miniature grasses, rocks, shrubs and trees are available from manufacturers, but more and more modelers are going the extra step of creating their own flora and fauna. Plus, there will be door prizes, and a Kid’s Engine Simulator.

Last year there were 1,600 attendees, 75 tables with 25 vendors, and all types of trains. This year features 80 tables with 29 vendors.

A “Big Boy" locomotive rounding the curve with full tender, this engine was the largest ever built in the USA.

The club was formed over 25 years ago in Myrtle Beach by Nick Nicholas, who moved to Florida (and sadly, has since passed away). Ed Sharrett was stationed at the M.B. Air Force Base when he joined the group 24 years ago, and the love he developed for model railroading – as for so many of all generations – had its roots in the glorious heyday of Christmas mornings that featured the coveted Lionel train set underneath the Christmas tree.

There are currently 40 avid members, ranging from 18 to 92 years young. All types of people from all backgrounds belong, from chiefs (ret. USAF) to high school student, to former railroad engineer who worked for the railroad in Japan after WWII and then worked on the PL&E in Pittsburg, Pa. Always looking for new members that are interested in the hobby and would like to share their knowledge with others, they have operating sessions and in-house clinics to teach each other about all types of subjects: electrical, scenery, track laying, weathering and painting cars.

Their headquarters has recently moved to a new home after 25 years in downtown Myrtle Beach. The new location is at Myrtle Beach Mall on Hwy. 17 next to Bass Pro Shop, just off the Hwy. 22 interchange. The hours of operation are Saturdaya 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Mondaya 4 to 7 p.m.

Pete Wheeler (our snow bird from N.H.) came down to help with the show, Bill Tilson is assisting.

Before or after the show, stop by and see the three layouts: The Lionel, the N-gauge and the HO-gauge are operational.

Their transportable N-Scale modular layouts meet National Standard specifications, which means they can be attached to other layouts with the same specs. The club can take their layout to national shows or conventions and literally “plug in” to other layouts.

According to Sharrett, the train sets and layouts of today have advanced by leaps and bounds from those earlier forerunners. The world of model railroading use to be overwhelmingly Lionel (O-gauge), with one train and one track. Placing a second train would reduce voltage and slow the performance of both trains. Those “little engineers” now over the age of 40 have fond memories of this larger gauge format of trains and accompanying accessories, which were almost always located in more expanisive attic or basement locations.

Old layouts required huge amounts of wiring for each and every function of trains, tracks and accessories. Electronics now allow layouts to utilize computer chip technology that gives today’s enthusiasts far more control with a fraction of the time to build.

But today, the sets are controlled by Digital Command Control (DCC), which allows you to run 99 trains on one track at the same time, traversing in different directions and at different speeds, complete with sound systems that reproduce those snorting gases, air pumps, pistons and steam hissing – along with that amazing sensory delight, the billowing smoke from the old steam engines – that make the illusion ever stronger.

Frank Fezzie at the far end answering children’s questions.

The engines have small electronic chips that receive the signals from the DCC controller, similar to your TV’s remote control. These are dedicated signals for all of the different commands you might wish to program into your layout.

HO-gauge is currently the most popular in today’s model railroading world, because of its size and relatively lower costs. The larger Lionel scale is still popular, but requires a lot of space (and money) to build a working layout.

And the advent of N-gauge opens up the ability to have a great layout in a much smaller space, giving them the nickname of “Coffee Table Layouts.”

But if you really want to go small, the incredible “Postage Stamp” Z-gauge has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Size Matters

As mentioned above, model railroaders have several scale sizes to consider when building a train layout:

Z Gauge – 220:1 Scale - Smaller than a penny, about the height of the top of Lincoln’s head. (Requires almost sterile operating environment, though; a speck of dust can bring your railway to a screeching halt!).

N Gauge – 1:160 Scale - This scale has exploded in popularity, due to the fact that you can build a huge scenario on a simple 4’ x 8’ layout, and buildings, scenery and accessories are plentiful.

HO Gauge – 1:87 Scale - The most popular scale, not as big as “O” Gauge, but big enough to provide great layouts and detail work. Again, huge variety of accessories.

S Gauge – 1:64 Scale - Most likely your Grandfather’s train set!

Standard “O” Gauge – 1:48: Scale - The one that went *BOOM* after WWII and graced millions of Christmas morning floors. Consisting mostly of Lionel and American Flyer sets; layout complementing Corgi die-cast vehicles are also scaled this size. Accessories are varied and may be harder to find (where you live), but worth every penny.

G Gauge – 1:29 Scale - A much larger scale, this scale is used in outdoor layouts that have become the darling of retirees across the country. Combines track planning and outdoor landscaping, which begs for a scale trestle over water somewhere!

On Site At The Show

The club will feature these layouts at the Lakewood Conference Center show:

N Scale – 6 ft. x 20 ft. layout – 8 Trains, 4 Tracks.

HO Scale - 10 ft. x 18 ft. layout.

Children operating the Lionel activity display as attendees peruse and shop.

Lionel (O-gauge) layout - 5 ft. x 6 ft. – Kids will love to operate these, which feature the some of Lionel’s legendary accessories, including the operating Log Loader, and an Electro-Magnetic Crane that picks up washers and puts them in a gondola car.

The club has constructed some interesting ways to show off model railroading to the kids (and not-so-little kids!).

The Little Red Caboose built by Ed Sharrett in front of Lakewood Conference Center advertising the Model Railroad Show and Sale.

The club uses a trailer to take the N-Gauge layouts to train shows, and the trailer has been painted to look like a real train caboose, complete with ladders, the smokestack from the old wood stove, and the iconic cupola on top! Look for the Little Red Caboose to guide you in when arriving at the show’s site.

All proceeds from the sale go to the club building fund, so that the permanent home layouts will remain on the strand for all model railroading enthusiasts to enjoy for many more generations to come.

For further information, contact Edward Sharrett at 843-293-4386; Joe Corsetti at 843-297-7162; or Bill Smith at 843-602-2420.

This article was originally published at www.bhowle.wordpress.com.

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Sunset River Marketplace Announces Mixed Media Show to Celebrate Myrtle Beach Sept. 1 – Oct. 3

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Shag reunion at The Pad in Ocean Drive. (Photo by Jack Thompson)

Myrtle Beach Days – a Visual & Literary Celebration of the Grand Strand

Exhibition Sept. 1 – Oct. 3, 2012

Reception & Book Signing Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 – 4 p.m.

By Dariel Bendin

The Pavilion - oil by Gwen Dumas.

Myrtle Beach Days – a Visual & Literary Celebration of the Grand Strand opens at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. on Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 3. It will include photography by famed Myrtle Beach historian Jack Thompson and paintings by Gwen Dumas (oil), Steve Jameson (acrylic), and Babs Ludwick (watercolor). Several books about the area will also be included in the display, including “Memories of Myrtle Beach” by Jack Thompson, “Fat Harold: Legendary King of Shag” by Howie Thompson, and“The Ocean Forest” and “Damn Yankee” by Troy D. Nooe.

"Memories of Myrtle Beach" by Jack Thompson.

There will be a reception and book signing on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The artists and authors will be on hand to meet the public and answer questions about their work and experiences. The event is free. No reservations are required.

Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter said, “Myrtle Beach is such an iconic landmark and holds so much history for so many of us, I’ve been wanting to put together an exhibition for some time now. Since we have a section of local literature and host many local writers in our Coffee With the Author series, it made sense to feature them, too.”

Acrylic artist Steve Jameson is known throughout the Grand Strand for his colorful, larger-than-life depictions of iconic Myrtle Beach landmarks such as the carousel at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion and downtown eatery Mammy’s Kitchen. He has also illustrated children’s books, including “Just Imagine” (2006), which earned a Seal of Excellence from Creative Child magazine in 2007.

Calabash, N.C. artist Babs Ludwick works mainly in water media. She is free spirited as both a woman and an artist, unencumbered by expectations or labels. Her giclee print of Fat Harold’s in the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach is well known in shag and beach music circles, but this is the first time she will be offering the original for sale.

"The Ocean Forest" by Troy D. Nooe.

Gwen Dumas prefers to work in oil. The Southern Pines, N.C. artist has an affinity for Myrtle Beach, creating snapshots of the beach, the Pavilion and other landmark moments on her many canvases.

Originally from Greenville, S.C., Jack L. Thompson, Sr. has been photographing Myrtle Beach happenings since he took a job at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion in the early fifties. That was Jack behind the camera snapping “mug shots” at the Myrtle Beach Jail. He was there during the heyday of the Ocean Forest Hotel and he was there when it imploded. The state of South Carolina recently recognized Jack as the Official Chronicler of South Carolina’s Grand Strand and have named his birthday, Sept. 21, as Jack Thompson Remembering Myrtle Beach Day in Myrtle Beach. Some of his most sought-after images, including his iconic photo of The Pad, will be in the Myrtle Beach Days exhibition at Sunset River Marketplace. Jack will also be on hand with his coffee table book, “Memories of Myrtle Beach” during the book-signing on Sept. 29.

Other authors include Troy D. Nooe (“The Ocean Forest” and “Damn Yankee”) and Howie “Coach” Thompson (“Fat Harold: the Legendary King of Shag”).

"Fat Harold: Legendary King of Shag" by Howie Thompson.

Mystery writer Troy Nooe is originally from Baltimore, Md., but resides in Myrtle Beach now. His pair of retro mysteries combine classic noir suspense with local historical fact, and both feature the escapades of low-budget gumshoe Frankie McKeller. The two books are set in Myrtle Beach, but are getting noticed all around the country. “The Ocean Forest” has been nominated for a Shamus Award by The Private Eye Writers of America.

Howie Thompson was born in Darien, Ct. He was active in sports as a child and continued through college. After moving to Durham, N.C. in 199, he coached softball and soccer for both boys and girls. After moving to Little River, S.C. in 2006, he met many people in the shag and beach music community. He has written both fiction and nonfiction books and has been a columnist for the Savannah Daily News Online magazine. “I met Harold Bessent in the fall of 2011 and we became good friends,” says Thompson. His book chronicles the life of the legendary beach club own and includes interviews with many key players in the local music scene.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (Hwy. 179) in Calabash, N.C. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com . Daily updates are posted on the gallery’s Facebook page.

South by Southeast Presents: Georgetown Rocks the Equinox Festival Pre-Party with Mike Farris and Phillip Lammonds

admin — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:10:27 +0000

The amazingly talented Mike Farris.

Gospel-Soul Singer to Perform Concert at Winyah Auditorium Benefiting Music Education

By Seth Funderburk

On September 21, Nashville based singer-songwriter, Mike Farris, will perform at the Historic Winyah Auditorium, 1200 Highmarket St., in Georgetown, SC. South by Southeast will sponsor the event as part of the 1st Annual Georgetown Rocks the Equinox Festival which will be held on Front Street in Georgetown on September 22. Proceeds from the concert will be directed to SxSE’s music education fund, and proceeds from the festival will go to the Tara Hall Home for Boys.

In music there are those special artists that seem to transcend genre and defy categorization. From time to time one hears a voice that can stop you dead in your tracks and shake your very foundation to the core. Mike Farris is that artist and he has that voice.

In June of 2007 Farris released the critically acclaimed Salvation in Lights which married old time roots gospel sounds with his own unique arrangements that were mainly inspired by New Orleans, Stax and the blues. In 2008 he won the Americana Music Association’s “New & Emerging Artist of the Year” award and started to make a name for himself as a dynamic performer.

In 2008 and 2009 Mike Farris and his Roseland Rhythm Revue performed monthly residencies at Nashville’s’ Station Inn and called it “Sunday Night Shout!” The shows had audiences that consisted of people from all walks of life and the goal was to make the crowd feel “excited, delighted and loved.” The official live recording of the Station Inn shows, Shout! Live, was released in 2009 and won the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for “Best Traditional Gospel Album of the Year” in 2010.

Accredited songwriter, and local favorite, Phillip Lammonds, will open the show.

Tickets ($15.00) will be available at Limpin’ Jane’s on Front Street in Georgetown, by calling Seth Funderburk at 843-455-6499, or at the door day of show

For Mike Farris interviews, contact Tyler Pittman at tyler.pittman@sonymusic.com

For information on Georgetown Rocks the Equinox, visit www.georgetownbandfest.com

For information on South by Southeast, visit www.southbysoutheast.org

For information on the Winyah Auditorium, visit www.winyahauditorium.com or call Debby Summey at 843-446-4777.

Sunset River Marketplace to Feature Two Authors on Oct. 4

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By Dariel Bendin

Author Troy D. Nooe.

Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. continues its Coffee With the Authors series on Oct. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. with two presentations. Myrtle Beach mystery writer Troy D. Nooe will be discussing his newest in the Frankie McKeller gumshoe series, “Damn Yankee,” which is set in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Jane Woodard will talk about “Doo Dah Day,” her story of friendship between two 12-year-olds caught in the middle of racial strife and tension in Wilmington, N.C. during the late 1800s.

The event is free, but seating is limited so reservations are required. Call the gallery at 910.575.5999 or send an email to lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com. Join the mailing list for notice of future events at the same number and email address.

Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 200 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of art work in virtually every genre. Custom framing, painting and pottery classes and art workshops are also offered through the gallery. Since opening its doors in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has supported not only the visual arts, but literary and performing arts, as well. It has become a popular community center and art hub for both N.C.’s Brunswick County and nearby Horry County, S.C.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, N.C. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. Daily updates and news are posted on the gallery’s Facebook page.

Calendar Of Events For August thru November

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Editor’s Note: Readers are encouraged to submit their calendar listings. Scroll to end for calendar listings info.

Ongoing Events:

Thursdays

Square Dancing
Grand Strand Strutters.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dance, with occasional Rounds, friendly club atmosphere. (Class for new dancers from 6 to 7 p.m.) Grand Strand Senior Center. 1268 21st Ave N., Myrtle Beach, S.C.
843-497-0470

1st Tuesday

Myrtle Beach Stamp Club
7 p.m., Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
843-337-0087.

Tuesdays

Canal St. Recreation Center
Senior Bingo
10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Bring a small gift to share. Free.
843-918-1485

Tuesdays

Joan Burton
39th Ave. Sushi Bar and Grille
7 to 11 p.m. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals performing variety of music. 3809 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC
843-427-7080

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Canal St. Recreation Center
Special Needs Workout
Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Unique workout program for individuals with special needs. $5 city resident/$8 non-city.
843-918-1485

2nd Thursdays

The Grand Strand Shell Club
Second Thursday of the month (except Jul., Aug. and Dec.) at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Place at Inlet Square Mall next to JC Penney.
843-232-1722.

Fridays

Joan Burton
Dino’s Italian & Greek Cuisine
6 to 9 p.m. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals performing variety of music. Barefoot Landing, 4926 Hwy. 17, North Myrtle Beach, SC
843-272-2075

VFW 10804
Dinner & Live Music
Dinner, 6 p.m. Seating limited, $8; music only, 7 p.m. $3. Hwy. 57, Little River, S.C. Reservations. by Thurs.
843-399-0877

Mondays thru Saturdays

Rice Museum
Georgetown of the Late 19th & 20th Century
Exhibit chronicles Georgetown’s transition from rice production to lumber, livestock & shipping. Georgetown, S.C. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
843-546-7423

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Canal St. Recreation Center
Special Needs Workout
Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Unique workout program for individuals with special needs. $5 city resident/$8 non-city.
843-918-1485

Thru Summer 2012

House of Blues FREE Summer Soundfest Series
House of Blues Myrtle Beach
7 nights a week starting June 1st. Live music every night, Yappy Hour on Sundays and its all on THE DECK. Contests, Prizes and Happy Hour every day from 4 – 7 p.m.
4640 Hwy. 17 S. North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.houseoflbues.com/venues/clubvenues/myrtlebeach/
843-272-3000

Thru Sept. 3

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
S.C. State Museum
Observing the anniversary of the tragedy which continues to resonate through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. More than 125 fascinating artifacts recovered and conserved from Titanic’s debris field will be showcased, offering museum guests a poignant look at this iconic Ship and its passengers.
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a. – 5 p.m. (Open Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day 10 a. – 5 p.m.); Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors 62 and up $6, Military $6, Children 3-12 $5, Children under 3 are admitted free. For information on group rates and tours, call 803-898-4999
301 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
803-898-4921

Thru September 16

Bodies Revealed Returns To Myrtle Beach’s Broadway At The Beach
Bodies Revealed
Bodies Revealed takes visitors through galleries providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body.
1325 Celebrity Circle Unit 323, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.bodiesmyrtlebeach.com
843-626-4489

Thru September 28

Aloha Y’all
The Grand Theatre
7 – 9 p.m. Join us every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for pure Polynesian excitement, on-stage. Authentic Hawaiian musicians, dancers, and fire-throwers will interact with and delight audiences of all ages.
301 Hwy 17 S, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.thegrandtheatre.us
843-808-9188

Thru September 29

Women’s Nine N’Wine Casual Golf Weekly Events
plzGIMME
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tues-Thurs. Gals Casual Golf with wine tasting around the course. No Scores, No Rules, under $20. Don’t have to be a golfer, just get out and socialize. Go to website for locations on Grand Strand. See website for weekly locations.
843-957-6606
www.plzGIMME.com

Thru September 30

Pop Art Canned Soup Drive
Burroughs and Chapin Art Museum
Bring can of soup to the Art Museum or Bi-Lo at 38th Ave North in Myrtle Beach to benefit area food banks for Horry and Georgetown Counties.
3100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
843-238-2510

Thru December 15

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Grand Theatre
7 – 9 p.m. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! Locally produced & a fan favorite!
301 Hwy. 17 Business South, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.thegrandtheatre.us
843-808-9188

Thru December 22

Glass Blowing Classes
Conway Glass
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn how to blow glass! Make Your Own Ornament, Make a Paperweight, Make a Glass Flower, Glass Blowing 101 & 102 and more. Classes available for all ages 5years and up.
209 Laurel Street, Conway, S.C.
www.conwayglass.com/classes
843-248-3558

Current Events:

September

September 1 – 3

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
7:00 p.m. vs. Lynchburg Hillcats. Single “A“ advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Sept. 1: Kids Club Night – Free admission and a 10% discount in the pro shop to all children enrolled in Splash’s Kids Club, presented by Wendy’s, Bark in the Park – Bring your best four-legged friend and enjoy the game for another great bark in the park night. Sept. 2: Youth Jersey Night – Replica youth jersey giveaway to the first 1,000 fans 12 and under, Presented by WPDE; Family Sunday – Pre-game catch on the field for all fans who wish to take part; Fireworks – Post-game fireworks, featuring the best fireworks show on the Grand Strand. Sept. 3: Kids Eat Free – All children with a ticket will receive a free hot dog, small soda and a bag of chips; Fireworks – Post-game fireworks season finale!
1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.info@myrtlebeachpelicans.com
877-918-8500

Photographer Jack Thompson captured the iconic images and a time - and landmarks - gone by but not forgotten.

September 1 – October 3

Sunset River Marketplace

Myrtle Beach Days

Mixed media show: Jack Thompson (“Memories of Myrtle Beach”) photography, Steve Jameson oils, Gwen Dumas oils, Babs Ludwick watercolors. Reception & book-signing (Troy D. Nooe “The Ocean Forest” and “Damn Yankee”) and Howie Thompson (“Fat Harold”) Saturday, September 29, 1 – 4 p.m. 10283 Beach Dr. SW (Hwy. 179), Calabash, N.C.

www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com

910-575-5999

September 1

Blues, Brews & BBQ
House Of Blues
5 – 10 p.m. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Blues, Brews & BBQ on The Deck. The event will feature an assortment of local BBQ items and craft beers like $3 bottles and $4 drafts. Food samples including pulled pork, rib fingers, smoked brisket and more available for purchase with tickets ranging from $1-$4. There will be live entertainment from Tim Allens Bluestime from 5 – 8 p.m. and Hip Kitty at 8 p.m.
4640 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Barefoot Landing)
www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/myrtlebeach/
843-272-3000

September 1

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing
10 – 10:30 p.m. Watch the finale of the Fireworks displays for the season. Spend the day shopping and eating at our many fine shops and restaurants. Then end the evening with the magic of fireworks like only Barefoot Landing can do on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10:15 p.m.
4898 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.barefootlanding.com
843-272-8349

September 2

End of Summer Celebration
Town of Surfside Beach
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Held in the Pier parking lot
13 North Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

September 2

Wienermobile Comes to Myrtle Beach!
Oscar Mayer
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come and see the Wienermobile we will be at your local Wal-Mart, we will be taking Digital postcards, giving out coupons and even giving our famous Wiener Wistles!! Ketchup with us
WalMart 10820 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.oscarmayer.com
608-347-1934

September 2

Russ Taff in Concert
The Grand Theatre
6 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an intimate evening with Christian vocalist Russ Taff. Formerly of The Imperials and Gaither Vocal Band, Taff’s music has won him not only a wide audience and critical acclaim, but a total of five Grammy awards and nine GMA Dove awards.
301 Hwy. 17 Business South, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.thegrandtheatre.us
843-808-9188

September 6

Sunset River Marketplace

Coffee With the Authors

The World of the Dance
The Long Bay Symphony
4 p.m. Featuring Stravinsky’s ballet, The Firebird, folk-inspired works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Khachaturian and Dvorak (with alumni from the renowned Tamburitzans Eastern European folk dance ensemble), classic waltzes with ballroom dancers, and much more!
Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center, 3302 Robert M Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.longbaysymphony.com
843-448-8379

September 30

Solid Silver Salute Post-Concert Celebration
The Long Bay Symphony
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us in saluting 25 years of musical excellence at a reception following The World of the Dance concert. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, coffee and a glass of wine. Cash bar available. $45/person or $80/couple.
Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.longbaysymphony.com
843-448-8379

Huntington’s Haunted Halloween
Huntington Beach State Park
6 – 9:30 p.m. The Atalaya “castle” will be the setting for an evening of fright-fully fun family entertainment! Enjoy 2 separate haunted house attractions, carnival games, crafts, s’mores, a bonfire, and more! Admission: $10 adults, $7 for children 6-15
16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet, S.C. (Just north of Brookgreen Gardens, between Murrells Inlet and North Litchfield Beach)
www.southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003985
843-235-8755

October 27

Brew at the Zoo
Brookgreen Gardens
6 – 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy tastings of more than 30 regional and national craft beers, appetizers, entertainment, a signature tasting glass, and evening stroll through the Lowcountry Zoo. Tickets are $40 per person.
1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, S.C. (Hwy. 17 South between Murrells Inlet and North Litchfield, S.C.)
www.brookgreen.org
800-849-1931

October 27

2012 Fight for Air Run/Walk
American Lung Association
9 a.m. 5K and 10K run/walk. Breakfast provided by Locklear’s. Cash prizes, awards for best and most creative costume!
Edwin S. Taylor Pier, Folly Beach, S.C.
www.lung.org/pledge-events/sc/charleston-walk-fy13/local/event-information.htm
843-556-8451

November

November 3 & 4

Art in the Park 40th Year
Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild
Chapin Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Judged art show with artists in their tent in a treed park two blocks from the ocean.
1600 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Chapin Park – 16th Ave. N. & Kings Hwy.)
www.artsyparksy.com
843-446-7471

November 3 & 4

20th Annual Cultural Arts Festival & Pauwau
Waccamaw Indian People
11 a.m. We are recognized by the State of SC as a Native American tribe. Each year we host a pauwau to celebrate and preserve our culture. We have traditional drum and dance, demonstrations, storytellers, and vendors.
Tribal Grounds, 591 Bluewater Road, Aynor, S.C.
www.waccamawindians.us
843-358-6877

November 4

The Russian Legacy – featuring Adam Neiman, piano
The Long Bay Symphony
4 p.m. Three examples in the development of Russian music, from Rimsky-Korsakov (Capriccio Espagnol), to Prokofiev (Love for Three Oranges Suite), Shostakovich (Festive Overture), and Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3). Featuring Adam Neiman, piano
Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center, 3302 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.longbaysymphony.com
843-448-8379

November 8 – 11

The 31st Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
Leisure Time Unlimited
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. An elaborate 19th century holiday marketplace setting where shoppers stroll through the aisles featuring everything from fine arts, crafts, imported gifts, toys, gourmet foods, clothing and more. Join us for the Dickens Holiday Teas & tours too!
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 21st. Ave. N. & Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.dickenschristmasshow.com
843-448-9483

November 8

Free Dyslexia Presentation
Horry County Literacy Council
6 – 9 p.m. Susan Barton, one of America’s leading Dyslexia experts and Founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia will give a FREE PRESENTATION on the symptoms and solutions for Dyslexia.
HGTC-Grand Strand Campus Maeser Auditorium, 950 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Off of Farrow Parkway near Market Common)
www.Crabtree.EventBrite.com
843-839-1695

November 9 – 11

Holiday Show and Sale
Coastal Carolina Clay Guild
Nov. 8: Reception 5 – 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 & 11: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrating its sixth year, the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild will open it’s annual Holiday Show and Sale with a reception on Friday; continuing on Saturday and Sundayat the Hannah Block Community Arts Center. The Community Arts Center is also known as the USO building. Admission is FREE. Guild members from the coastal Carolinas, including master potter and instructor Hiroshi Sueyoshi, will be exhibiting and selling their work at the show. A raffle of works by each show participant to benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects will be held.
120 S. Second St., Wilmington, N.C.
www.coastalcarolinaclayguild.com
910 547-2574 for info via Elaine Klapproth or provolunteer01@gmail.com

November 10 & 11

Art in the Park 40th Year
Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Judged art show with artists in their tent in an upscale residential, dining, entertainment and shopping area.
Valor Park – Market Common, Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business
www.artsyparksy.com
843-446-7471

November 11

Huntington Beach State Park’s 9th Surf Fish Rodeo
Huntington Beach State Park
6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Entry Free: $40.00. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Spot tails, Whiting, Bluefish and Flounder. A grand prize will be awarded for the largest legal size fish. Participants will receive a free T-shirt.
16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells inlet, S.C. (Just north of Brookgreen Gardens, between Murrells Inlet and North Litchfield Beach)
www.southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003365
843-237-4440

November 11

Veterans Day Service
Town of Surfside Beach
2 p.m. The service will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Fuller Park.
410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

November 17

Verlon Thompson – SxSE Music Feast
South by Southeast Music Feasts
7 – 10:30 p.m. Americana music at its finest. Admission includes pot-luck dinner buffet, beverages and more. Verlon has played with JJ Cale, Leon Russell, Guy Clark, more.
Historic Myrtle Beach Train Depot, 851 Broadway, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.southbysoutheast.org
843-222-6146

November 17

Grand Strand Beach Social Dancers
Grand Strand Senior Center
7 – 10 p.m. “17th Anniversary Dance“ theme with dance music by Harlequin. Beverages provided. Tickets $7 at Senior Center or call Barbara at 903-3765. Enjoy good music and fun dancing.
1268 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
843-903-3765

November 22

Turkey Trot
Town of Surfside Beach
8 a.m. The Grand Strand’s premiere Turkey Trot starts and finishes at the Surfside Pier parking lot (Registration area will be in same place). 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Races at 8:30 a.m. ; and at 10:15 a.m. a FREE Kid’s Tot Trot. Great Food (Krispy Kreme, Kettle Corn and more); Upgraded timing (No chip on your shoe); Locally organized; Tech shirt.
13 North Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

November 29

Christmas Tree Lighting
Town of Surfside Beach
7 p.m. Held at Town Hall.
115 Highway 17 North, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

December

December 1

Bach and Handel for the Advent Season
The Long Bay Symphony
7 p.m. The Long Bay Symphony Orchestra, members of the Carolina Master Chorale and outstanding vocal soloists present a pair of seasonal classics from the Baroque Era. Bach (Christmas Oratoria Part 1) and Handel (Selections from Messiah).
Trinity Episcopal Church, 3000 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.longbaysymphony.com
843-448-8379

December 2

Bach and Handel for the Advent Season
The Long Bay Symphony
4 p.m. The Long Bay Symphony Orchestra, members of the Carolina Master Chorale and outstanding vocal soloists present a pair of seasonal classics from the Baroque Era: Bach (Christmas Oratorio, Part 1) and Handel (Selections from Messiah).
Our Lady of the Sea, 1100 8th Ave N. (Just off Hwy. 17), North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.longbaysymphony.com
843-448-8379

December 7 & 8

Brookgreen’s Nights of a Thousand Candles
Brookgreen Gardens
3 – 10 p.m. A holiday tradition when the gardens come to life amid the glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and sparkling lights. Walk the paths and hear outstanding entertainment, celebrate the season with family and friends.
1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells, Inlet S.C. (Between Murrells Inlet and North Litchfield Beach)
www.brookgreen.org
800-849-1931

December 8

Christmas Parade
Town of Surfside Beach
2 p.m. Held on Ocean Blvd. in Surfside Drive with over 100 entries!
13 North Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

December 14 & 15

December 15

Breakfast with Santa
Town of Surfside Beach
9 – 10:30 a.m. Held at Ryan’s Steakhouse
8671 Highway 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, S.C.
www.surfsidebeach.org
843-650-9548

December 18 – 22

14th Annual CresCom Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament
Beach Ball Classic
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Times TBA each day. Premier holiday basketball tournament featuring the nation’s top High School female players and future WNBA standouts. Sponsored by CresCom Bank.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, S.C. (At 21st Ave. N. & Oak Street)
www.beachballclassic.com
843-213-0032

December 19

2012 CresCom Carolinas Challenge
Beach Ball Classic
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
5. p.m. Women’s collegiate hoops tourney featuring UNC, Clemson, and Coastal Carolina University. Price/Tickets $10 for all three games.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, S.C. (At 21st Ave. N. & Oak Street)
www.beachballclassic.com
843-213-0032

December 20 – 22

December 26 – 31

32nd Annual Beach Ball Classic
Beach Ball Classic
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Times TBA. One of the Premier holiday basketball tournaments to be found anywhere, attracting the nation’s top high school teams. Former players have included Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, Raymond Felton (from nearby Latta, S.C.), Vince Carter, Rasheed Wallace and Danny Ferry among the many other outstanding future NBA standouts.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, S.C. (At 21st Ave. N. & Oak Street)
www.beachballclassic.com
843-692-9662

December 29 – 31

Margaritas at Midnight – New Years Eve
U S Tours of Myrtle Beach
Hilton Resort Hotel Kingston Plantation
5 – 11:30 p.m. Join us in Myrtle Beach for the most fun New Year’s Eve Party in America. Gone are the days of Big Band and Champagne, replaced by a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band and a Margarita Midnight Toast. For info contact www.USTours.Biz
Hilton Hotel Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.ustours.biz/margaritas-at-midnight/
304-485-8687

New Year’s Eve

December 31

Grand Strand Beach Social Dancers
Grand Strand Senior Center
8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. “New Year’s Wine and Hors D’Oeuvres“ party with music by Harlequin. Red/White wines, beverages, hor d’oeuvres, decorations, party hats, noisemakers. Tickets $25. Call Barbara at 903-3765.
1268 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
843-903-3765

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Free Movie Showings at McClean Park in North Myrtle Beach

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Spend Friday evenings watching a movie under the stars in North Myrtle Beach. The movie The Muppets (PG) will be shown at McLean Park on August 10 at 8:20 p.m. Bring a beach chair and blanket. Viewing is free and open to all ages.

The Muppets features Lips, Fozzie Bear, Beeker, Dr. Honeydew, Rowlf, Floyd, Gonzo, Dr. Teeth, Scooter, Camilla the Chicken, Miss Piggy, Kremit and more. Showing Aug. 10, at 8:20 p.m. in McLean Park, NMB.

Mark your calendar with these additional summer outdoor movies: Sept. 14 at 7:40 p.m., Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG); and Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., The Goonies (PG). Times are approximate, and movies are subject to change depending on availability.

McLean Park is located at 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Learning Along The Waccamaw

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Fall Lifelong Learning Begins!

The fall semester of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Coastal Carolina University starts Wednesday, Sept. 12. The course catalog is available at the three outreach centers in Conway, Myrtle Beach and Litchfield, as well as at area libraries. More than 350 courses and workshops are offered for seasoned adults between Sept. 12 and Dec. 14, as well as a variety of special interest clubs and travel opportunities. Topics include computer technology, art and photography, foreign languages, history and government, literature and writing, music, theater and film, personal growth and skill development, philosophy and religion, science and nature. Participation requires OLLI membership – only $20 for the fall semester – which comes with terrific discounts at area cultural organizations and health and wellness centers. Below you’ll find the courses starting the first week!

The Fall OLLI 2012 catalog cover, artwork by OLLI instructor Barnie Slice.

Conway at the Foundation Center

2431 U.S. 501 E. ~ 843-349-5002

WEDNESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Me & My Email (4 wks, 9/12-10/3)   Marlo C. Frazier   $40
9 a.m. to noon – Intro to Card Crafting (9/12)   Linda Beyer   $20+
9 to 10 a.m. – Academy of Gardening I (Soil with Clemson Extension)   Faye Akers   OLLI
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. – Academy of Gardening II (ongoing, year round)   Carol Peeples   OLLI
10 to 11:30 a.m. – ASL for Beginners (W&F, 9/12-9/28, 11/7-11/9, 12/5)   Cathy Milliren   $55+
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Navigating the Internet (4 wks, 9/12-10/3)   Marlo C. Frazier   $40
3 to 4:30 p.m. – Beginners Yoga (6 wks, 9/12-10/17)    Donna Carr   $45+
5:15 to 6:45 p.m. – Simply Yoga (6 wks, 9/12-10/17)    Donna Carr   $45+

THURSDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 10 a.m. – Simply Yoga (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)    Donna Carr   $45+
10 a.m. to noon – Overview of German History (8 wks, 9/13-11/8, x10/25)   Don Ullmann   $60
2 to 4 p.m. – Understanding Medicare (3 wks, 9/13-9/27)   Terri Langston   OLLI
5 to 7 p.m. – Introduction to Facebook (2 wks, 9/13-9/20)   Rosemary Browne   $25
7 to 10 p.m. – Gilles Bridge Society (ongoing, year round)   Barb Cadwallader   OLLI

MONDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9:30 a.m. to noon – Watercolor Painting (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)    Susan Duke   $75+
10 a.m. to noon – What’s Your Story? Writing Personal History (9/17, 10/15 & 11/5)   Natasha Lawrence   $40+
Noon to 3 p.m. – Knitting: Beginners to Advanced (4 wks, 9/17-10/8)   Priscille Boisvert   $40+
1 to 4 p.m. – Calligraphy I (9/17)   Natasha Lawrence   $25+
5 to 7 p.m. – No-Sew Fabric Wall Hanging (3 sess, 9/17, 10/15 & 11/5)   Natasha Lawrence   $40+

TUESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 10 a.m. – Somantics & Meridian – Time Together (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)    Donna Carr   $45+
10:30 a.m. to noon – Commemorating Mr. Madison’s War (5 wks, 9/18-10/16)   Sam Syme   $35
1 to 3 p.m. – Civil War: Origins of the Conflict (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Jim Farrell   $40
1 to 4 p.m. – Painting with Acrylics (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Carrie Brill   $100+
5 to 7 p.m. – Waterfowl & Bird Carving (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Jim Hossbach   $100+
5 to 7 p.m. – PC Starter for the True Beginner (2 wks, 9/18-9/25)   Rosemary Browne   $25

Myrtle Beach Education Center

900 79th Avenue No. ~ 843-349-2767

WEDNESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Jewelry Making (6 wks, 9/12-10/17)   Jan Igoe   $50+
10 a.m. to noon – Preserving the Past: Memoir Writing (6 wks, 9/12-10/24, x10/17)   Darlene Eichler   $45
2 to 4 p.m. – Understanding Medicare (3 wks, 9/12-9/26)   Terri Langston   OLLI
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Drawing (6 wks, 9/12-10/17)   Priscilla LaFon   $60+
3 to 4:30 p.m. – When Rice Was King (7 wks, 9/12-10/24)   Mavis Anderson   $40

THURSDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9 to 10 a.m. – Taoist Tai Chi IV (T&Th, 12 wks, 9/13-12/13, x11/6, x11/8)   Barbara MacDonald   $75
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. – Taoist Tai Chi I (T&Th, 12 wks, 9/13-12/13, x11/6, x11/8)   Barbara MacDonald   $75
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Watercolor Painting (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Danny McLaughlin   $75+
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Somantics & Meridian – Time Together (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Donna Carr   $45+
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Acrylics & Oil Painting (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Danny McLaughlin   $75+
2 to 5:30 p.m. – Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (9/13)   David Haynes   $55+
3 to 5 p.m. – What’s New from Our BBB: Identity Theft, Scams (9/13)   Kathy Graham   OLLI
5 to 7 p.m. – Conversational Spanish (8 wks, 9/13-11/1)   Luz Greene   $60+
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Line Dancing I (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Judy Donnalley   $30
6 to 8 p.m. – Coastal Carolina Beading Club (2nd Th., 9/13)   Jane Knaub   OLLI
Heather Hanson from Beach Beads will teach Crocheted Wire Necklace
6:30 to 8 p.m. – Social Ballroom Dancing (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Sandra Lucas-Hyde   $60

MONDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. – Gentle Karate & Self Defense (M&W, 8 wks, 9/17-11/7)   Paul Fiorisi   $45
9 to 11:30 a.m. – Fiber/Fabric Sculpture (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Alice Estes   $75+
10 a.m. to noon – Microsoft Word 2010 (4 wks, 9/17-10/8)   Claire Fleming   $40
1 to 3 p.m. – Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (4 wks, 9/17-10/8)   Claire Fleming   $40
1 to 3 p.m. – Civil War: Origins of the Conflict (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Jim Farrell   $40
1 to 3:30 p.m. – Mixed Water Media & Collage (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Alice Estes   $75+
2 to 4 p.m. – Pack Your Bags for Travel Adventure (4 wks, 9/17-10/15, x10/8)   Bill/Judy Blackburn   $35
3 to 5 p.m. – So You Wanna Sing a Song (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   George Devens   $65
4 to 6 p.m. – Microsoft Excel 2010 (4 wks, 9/17-10/8)   Claire Fleming   $40
6 to 7:30 p.m. – Karate & Self Defense (M&W, 8 wks, 9/17-11/7)   Paul Fiorisi   $55

TUESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9 a.m. to noon – Family Tree Maker 2012, Part I (3 wks, 9/18-10/2)   Gail Reynolds   $40
10 a.m. to noon – Conversational Spanish (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Luz Greene   $60+
10 a.m. to noon – Modern Native American Cultural Dress (6 wks, 9/18-10/30, x10/16)Scott Alexander   $50
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Watercolor Painting (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Alice Estes   $75+
Noon to 1 p.m. – Native American Cultural Dance & Song (6 wks, 9/18-10/30, x10/16)Scott Alexander   $35
1 to 3 p.m. – U.S. Census Records for African-American Ancestors (9/18)   Gail Reynolds   OLLI
1 to 3 p.m. – Understanding the Middle East (4 wks, 9/18-10/9)   Samih Baalbaki   $40
1 to 3:30 p.m. – Grisaille on Mylar (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Alice Estes   $75+
1 to 4 p.m. – Calligraphy I (9/18)   Natasha Lawrence   $25+
1:30 to 4 p.m. – Beginners Mah-Jongg (6 wks, 9/18-10/30, x10/23)   Pat Thompson   $45+
3 to 5 p.m. – Italian for Travelers (T&Th, 6 wks, 9/18-10/25)   Eleanor Ferrar   $75
5 to 6:30 p.m. – Beginners Latin Dance (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Ralph Hunn   $60
5 to 7 p.m. – No-Sew Fabric Wall Hanging (3 sess, 9/18, 10/16, 11/6)   Natasha Lawrence   $40+
6 to 8 p.m. – Photography: Digital SLR (8 wks, 9/18-11/13, x10/9)   Keith Jacobs   $75

Waccamaw Higher Education Center

160 Willbrook Blvd. ~ 843-349-6584

WEDNESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 10 a.m. – PC Computer Club (1st Wed., 9/12)   Paul LaFortune   OLLI
9 to 10 a.m. – Taoist Tai Chi IV (W&M, 12 wks, 9/12-12/12, x11/5, x11/7)   Barbara MacDonald   $75
9 a.m. to noon – Oil Painting Brush Work (8 wks, 9/12-10/31)   Jane Woodward   $100+
10 to 11:30 p.m. – China & Chinese for Travelers (8 wks, 9/12-10/31)    Terry Munson   $60
10 a.m. to noon – Microsoft Word 2010 (4 wks, 9/12-10/3)   Claire Fleming   $40
12:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Joy of Opera (8 wks, 9/12-10/31)   Rita Martino   $60
1 to 2:30 p.m. – The Golden Age of Movie Musicals (6 wks, 9/12-10/17)    George Devens   $50
1 to 3 p.m. – Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (4 wks, 9/12-10/3)   Claire Fleming   $40
1 to 4 p.m. – Oil Painting Brush Work (8 wks, 9/12-10/31)   Jane Woodward   $100+
1 to 3 p.m. – Overview of German History (8 wks, 9/12-10/31)   Don Ullmann   $60
2:45 to 5:15 p.m. – Beginners Mah-Jongg (6 wks, 9/12-10/24, x9/26)   Pat Thompson   $45+
5 to 7 p.m. – Reading French Texts (8 wks, 9/12-11/14, x10/3, x11/7)    Jean Macary   $60+

THURSDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9 to 10 a.m. – Taoist Tai Chi I (T&Th, 12 wks, 9/13-12/6)   Robbie Renken   $75
9 to 10 a.m. – The Golden Age of Radio, 1920-1945 (4 wks, 9/13-10/4)   Mike Diem   $30
9 a.m. to noon – Card Crafting: Copic Markers (9/13)   Linda Beyer   $20+
9 a.m. to noon – Watercolor Painting (8 wks, 9/13-11/1)   Barnie Slice   $100+
10 a.m. to noon – WWI: The “War to End All Wars” (8 wks, 9/13-11/1)   Bob Poirier   $60
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. – Taoist Tai Chi II (T&Th, 12 wks, 9/13-12/6)   Liz Hileman   $75
1 to 3 p.m. – The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (8 wks, 9/13-11/8, x10/11)   Sue M. Myers   $60
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – The Muses to Mozart (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Sarah Kelly   $50
5 to 8 p.m. – Oil Painting: Basic Realism (6 wks, 9/13-10/18)   Jef Sturm   $75+
6 to 8 p.m. – Skype – VOIP Video Calls (2 wks, 9/13 & 9/27)   Paul LaFortune   $25

FRIDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 10 a.m. – Yoga Stretch (4 wks, 9/14-10/5)    Cathy King   $30+
2 to 4 p.m. – Understanding Medicare (3 wks, 9/14-9/28)   Terri Langston   OLLI
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Variations in Music (8 wks, 9/14-11/2)   Philip Powell   $60

MONDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
9 to 11 a.m. – PC Basics for Beginners (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Paul LaFortune   $60
9 a.m. to noon – Acrylics & Oil Painting (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Danny McLaughlin   $75+
10 a.m. to noon – Pack Your Bags for Travel Adventure (4 wks, 9/17-10/15, x10/8)   Bill/Judy Blackburn   $35
10 a.m. to noon – Spanish for Travelers (M&W, 6 wks, 9/17-10/24)   Lina Jimenez   $75+
10 a.m. to noon – History of Georgetown County (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Robin McCall   $50
Noon to 2 p.m. – Me & My Email (4 wks, 9/17-10/8)   Paul LaFortune   $40
1 to 2 p.m. – Advance Directives in Health Care (9/17)   Doris Gleason   OLLI
1 to 4 p.m. – Watercolor Painting (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Danny McLaughlin   $75+
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Rag Quilting of the Rice & Indigo Plantations (9/17)   S. Cooper-Murray   OLLI
5 to 7 p.m. – Drawing (6 wks, 9/17-10/22)   Danny McLaughlin   $60+
5 to 8 p.m. – Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program (5 wks, 9/17-10/15)   Patty Eppley   $65+
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Creative Writing (8 wks, 9/17-11/5)   Tibby Plants   $60

TUESDAY   COURSE TITLE   INSTRUCTOR   FEE
8:30 to 11 a.m. – Getting to Know Your iPad (4 wks, 9/18-10/23, x10/2, x10/16)   Sheila Griffith   $40
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Aquarelles: Intro to Transparent Watercolors (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   George Kosinski   $125+
9 a.m. to noon – Discovery Art Group (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Barnie Slice   $100+
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – What’s Your Story? Writing Personal History (9/18, 10/16 & 11/6)   Natasha Lawrence   $40+
10 to 11:30 a.m. – Basic Gardening 101 (4 wks, 9/18-10/16, x10/2)   Robert Hearle   $30
10 a.m. to noon – American Intelligence & the Modern World (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Bob Poirier   $60
10 a.m. to noon (4 p.m.) – Southern Foodways:Museum & Meal (5 wks, 9/18-9/25, 10/16-10/30)Brockington   $90+
Noon to 1 p.m. – Guitar for Beginners (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Doug Fankhauser   $60
1 to 2:30 p.m. – Prime-Time Health:Feel Young/Live Longer (4 wks, 9/18-10/9)   P. Wilk/D. Trent   $40+
1 to 3 p.m. – Basic Italic Calligraphy (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)    Barbara Brittain   $50+
1 to 3:30 p.m. – Getting to Know Your iPad (4 wks, 9/18-10/9)   Sheila Griffith   $40
1 to 4 p.m. – Painting with Acrylics (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Barnie Slice   $100+
1 to 4 p.m. – Palette Knife Oil Painting (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Jane Woodward   $75+
2 to 3:30 p.m. – Jerusalem & Holy Land: Thru an Artist’s Eyes (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   George Kosinski   $55
2:30 to 5 p.m. – Current Trends in Foreign Films (6 wks, 9/18-10/23)   Josette Sharwell   $55
6 to 8 p.m. – Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse (9/18)   David Powers   $25
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Short Fiction: Writing for Your Reader (8 wks, 9/18-11/6)   Richard Lutman   $60

The Moveable Feast

This popular series is presenting its 14th season of exciting authors talking about their new books at Waccamaw Neck restaurants, followed by lunch and a book signing. Held every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., paid reservations are requested by the Wednesday prior to the feast. Each feast is $25. The 2012 schedule is available at the CLASS office inside the Chocolate & Coffee House (Litchfield Exchange behind Applewood House of Pancakes on U.S. 17), online at www.ClassAtPawleys.com, or by phone, 843-235-9600.

Sept. 21 ~ Jon Buchan (“Code of the Forest”) at Ocean One. Kate Stewart, a young, successful trial lawyer (who has fled a large Columbia law firm), and Wade McNabb, an independent small-town newspaper editor (a refugee from the world of chain-owned newspapers), are united against a powerful, corrupt and colorful South Carolina Senator. Set in Georgetown in the mid-1990s, the novel focuses on Kate and Wade’s battle against the Senator’s efforts to force the editor to reveal his confidential source for the article or almost certainly lose his newspaper. The story offers romantic tension, humor, courtroom drama, racial conflict and mystery.

Sept. 28 ~ Terry Helwig (“Moonlight on Linoleum”) at Carefree Catering. Even if others abandon you, you must never abandon yourself. This simple truth became Terry Helwig’s lifeline as she was forced to grow up too soon, the oldest of six girls in the big-sky country of the American Southwest, where she attended twelve schools in eleven years. Helwig’s stepfather Davy, a good-hearted and loving man, proudly purchased a mobile home to enable his family to move more easily from one oil town to another, where Davy eked out a living in the oil fields. Terry’s mother, Carola Jean, a wild rose whose love often pierced those who tried to claim her, had little interest in the confines of home and motherhood. In Davy’s absence, she sought companionship in local watering holes – a pastime she dubbed “visiting Timbuktu” – leaving Terry in charge of the household and her five younger sisters.

Oct. 5 ~ Woody Durham (“A Tar Heel Voice”) at Capt. Dave’s Dockside. From 1971 to his retirement in 2011, Woody Durham was the “Voice of the Tar Heels,” the radio play-by-play man for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Even in Kenan Stadium or the Dean Smith Center, hundreds of fans listened to the radio at the games so Woody could tell them what was really happening on the field or the court. In this autobiography, Woody takes the reader on a nostalgic stroll down memory lane – from his descriptions of a sleepy Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and the days of football legend ChooChoo Justice to the enormous changes in college sports and how they are covered to his dozens of behind-the-scenes stories about the coaches and players he worked with during his tenure.

FOWL Request for Jewelry Donations

The Mars Landscape fused glass pendant, created and donated by Suz Mole for the Friends of the Waccamaw Library auction.

The Friends of Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is seeking donations of newly created or gently worn jewelry and accessories. Everyone has past treasures in her jewelry box that deserve to be enjoyed again. Give yours a second life in support of local children’s library services.

FOWL will hold its 22nd Annual Luncheon & Auction “Jewelry & More” on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Country Club. Typically a sell-out, this event features great table companions, a delicious meal, scores of fantastic door prizes, and amazing vignettes of donated jewelry and accessories in silent and Chinese auctions.

This year’s luncheon will feature accessory accents: Some new, some created by local artisans just for this event, and others lovingly pre-owned and generously donated by area residents. In addition to necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, pins and watches, you may find hats and vests, bags and totes, scarves and belts!
All of the proceeds will provide programming and support for the Waccamaw children’s librarian. If you wish to attend the event, tickets are $35 ($25 of which is tax deductible) and available from Sharon Patula at 314-3534.

If you have items to donate to the auction, they can be dropped off at the Waccamaw Library or Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange, or call Kathy Gramet at 237-9208. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

SXSE’s Jeff Fest 2012 set for Sept. 8 – Listen to the Frog!

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Learning Along The Waccamaw

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Fall Lifelong Learning Free Week!

The fall course catalog for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Coastal Carolina University is available at the three outreach centers in Conway (2431 U.S. 501 E.), Myrtle Beach (900 79th Ave. N.) and Litchfield (160 Willbrook Blvd.), as well as at area libraries. More than 350 courses and workshops are offered for seasoned adults between Sept. 12 and Dec. 14, as well as a variety of special interest clubs and travel opportunities. Topics include computer technology, art and photography, foreign languages, history and government, literature and writing, music, theater and film, personal growth and skill development, philosophy and religion, science and nature. Participation requires OLLI membership – only $20 for the fall semester – which comes with terrific discounts at area cultural organizations and health and wellness centers. Don’t miss Free Week (Sept. 5-7) for a chance to sample the semester’s offerings. For a preview, visit the website at www.coastal.edu/olli where you’ll find directions to the outreach centers, member benefits, at-a-glance schedules for each center, descriptions of courses and instructors, and the registration form with instructions for online enrollment.

The Fall OLLI 2012 catalog cover, artwork by OLLI instructor Barnie Slice.

Below please find the schedule for Free Week!

Wednesday, Sept. 5
Conway at the Foundation Center
2431 U.S. 501 E. ~ 843-349-5002
9 a.m. …….. Fall Semester Overview, Linda Ketron
9:30 a.m. ….. Card Crafting Demonstration, Linda Beyer
9:30 a.m. ….. Academy of Gardening I, Faye Akers
9:30 a.m. ….. Marlo C. Frazier’s Computer Courses
10 a.m. ……. Benefits of Yoga & Exploring Somantics, Donna Carr
10 a.m. ……. ASL Finger Spelling, Cathy Milliren
10:15 a.m. … Academy of Gardening II, Carol Peeples
10:30 a.m. … Intriguing German History, Don Ullmann
11 a.m …….. Sam Syme’s Fall History Courses
11 a.m. ……. Tole Painting & Knitting Projects, Priscille Boisvert
Noon ……… Intro to the Board of Volunteer Leaders (BOVL)
12:45 p.m. … Intro to Women’s Treasure Chest, Pat Fancher
1 p.m. …….. Painting Your Home, Don Parrish
1:30 p.m. …. The Middle East, Islam & Women, Samih Baalbaki
2 p.m. …….. Jim Farrell’s Fall Civil War History Courses
2:30 p.m. …. Basic Design & Drawing, Jolene Williams
3 p.m. …….. Painting with Acrylics, Carrie Brill
4 p.m. …….. Benefits of Yoga & Exploring Somantics, Donna Carr
5 p.m. …….. Wood Carving, Jim Hossbach
5 p.m. …….. How To Achieve Any Goal, Sean Pierce
5 p.m. …….. Rosemary Browne’s Evening Computer Courses

Thursday, Sept. 6
Waccamaw Higher Education Center
160 Willbrook Blvd. ~ 843-349-6584
9 a.m. …….. Fall Semester Overview, Linda Ketron
9:30 a.m. ….. A Sampling of Yoga Stretch, Cathy King
9:30 a.m. ….. Stained Glass, Kathy Welde
9:30 a.m. ….. Radio History Courses, Mike Diem
9:30 a.m. ….. Paul LaFortune’s PC Basics & Related Fall Courses
10 a.m. ……. Taoist Tai Chi Demo, B. MacDonald/R. Renken
10 a.m. ……. Sam Syme’s Fall History Courses
10 a.m. ……. Travel Tips & Trips for 2012-13, Bill/Judy Blackburn
10:30 a.m. … Painting for Fun, Barnie Slice
10:30 a.m. … Gail Reynolds’ Fall Genealogy Courses
11 a.m. ……. Bob Poirier’s Fall History Courses
11 a.m. ……. Card Crafting Demonstration, Linda Beyer
11 a.m. ……. Fall Gardening Opportunities, B. Hearle/S. Myers
11:30 a.m. … Robin McCall’s Fall History Courses & Excursions
11:30 a.m. … Intro to Spanish for Travelers, Lina Jimenez
11:30 a.m. … HealthPoint: Titleist Performance Institute & Day Spa
Noon ……… Intro to the Board of Volunteer Leaders (BOVL)
12:45 p.m. … Intro to Women’s Treasure Chest, Pat Fancher
1 p.m. …….. Guitar Demo & Discussion, Doug Fankhauser
1 p.m. …….. Sue Myers’ Fall History Courses
1 p.m. …….. Danny McLaughlin’s Fall Art Courses
1 p.m. …….. 8 Daily Habits to Health & Wellness, P. Wilk/D. Trent
1:30 p.m. …. Overview of China & Chinese, Terry Munson
1:30 p.m. …. Intro to Women Writers, Mary Ginny DuBose
1:30 p.m. …. Practical Calligraphy, Barbara Brittain
2 p.m. …….. Claire Fleming’s Fall Computer Courses
2 p.m. …….. Basic Design & Drawing, Jolene Williams
2 p.m. …….. Intro to Linda Sloan’s Women’s Workshop
2 p.m. …….. Fall Economy & History Courses, James O’Sullivan
2:30 p.m. …. Intriguing German History, Don Ullmann
2:30 p.m. …. Overview of Art Courses, George Kosinski
2:30 p.m. …. Songs of World War II, George Devens
3 p.m. …….. History of Rock & Roll, H. Turner/L. Brockington
3 p.m. …….. Tea & Basketry, Sue Ann Whittick
3:30 p.m. …. Basic Digital Photography, Paige Sawyer
3:30 p.m. …. Sarah Kelly’s Fall Music Courses
3:30 p.m. …. Intro to Mah Jongg, Pat Thompson
4 p.m. …….. Eco-Oystering Adventures, Paul Kenny
5 p.m. …….. How “Reading French Texts” Works, Jean Macary
5 – 6 p.m. … Intro to Ayurvedic Lifestyles, Patty Eppley
6 p.m. …….. Become a Kindle Author, David Powers
6 – 7 p.m. … Starshine Performance Rehearsal, JoEllen Langley
6 – 8 p.m. … Classic Book Club (Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser)
6:30 p.m. …. Oil Painting Demo & Discussion, Jef Sturm
6:30 p.m. …. Paul LaFortune’s Evening Computer Courses
6:30 p.m. …. Short Fiction Writing for Your Reader, Richard Lutman
7 p.m. …….. How Do I Even Start a Story?, Tibby Plants

Also at Waccamaw Higher Education Center during Free Week:
Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., French Conversation Club, Odile Postic
Friday, 9-10 a.m., Green Apples Club, Ed Robidoux
Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Mac Computer Club, Ed Robidoux

Friday, Sept. 7
Myrtle Beach Education Center
900 79th Avenue No. ~ 843-349-2767
9 a.m. ……… Fall Semester Overview, Linda Ketron
9:30 a.m. ….. Alice Estes’ Fall Art Courses
9:30 a.m. ….. Differences between Karate & Gentle Karate, Paul Fiorisi
9:30 a.m. ….. Intro to New Testament Greek, Rabbi Deborah Slavitt
10 a.m. ……. Sam Syme’s Fall History Courses
10 a.m. ……. Painting Your Home, Don Parrish
10 a.m. …….Tea & Basketry, Sue Ann Whittick
10:30 a.m. … Intriguing German History, Don Ullmann
10:30 a.m. … Finding Your Voice in Memoir Writing, Darlene Eichler
10:30 a.m. … Taoist Tai Chi Intro & Demo, Barbara MacDonald
11 a.m. ……. Intro to Wives, Lovers & Spies, Jo Ann Tufo
11 a.m. ……. Basic Design & Drawing, Jolene Williams
11 a.m. ……. Gail Reynolds’ Fall Genealogy Courses
11:30 a.m. … Benefits of Yoga & Exploring Somantics, Donna Carr
11:30 a.m. … Display of Native Cultural Dress Items, Scott Alexander
11:30 a.m. … Jewelry Making & Polymer Clay, Jan Igoe
Noon ……… Intro to the Board of Volunteer Leaders (BOVL)
12:45 p.m. … Intro to Women’s Treasure Chest, Pat Fancher
1 p.m. …….. Danny McLaughlin’s Fall Art Courses
1:30 p.m. …. The Middle East, Islam & Women, Samih Baalbaki
1:30 p.m. …. A Glimpse of Georgia O’Keeffe, Gail Henderson
2 p.m. …….. Jim Farrell’s Civil War History Courses
2 p.m. …….. Travel Tips & Trips for 2012-13, Bill/Judy Blackburn
2:30 p.m. …. The Fun of Drawing, Priscilla LaFon
2:30 p.m. …. Claire Fleming’s Fall Computer Courses
3 p.m. …….. Intro to Mah Jongg, Pat Thompson
3 p.m. …….. George Devens’ Fall Music Courses
3:30 p.m. …. The Storytelling of Our History, Mavis Anderson
4 p.m. …….. Short Fiction Writing for Your Reader, Richard Lutman
4:30 p.m. …. Intro to Italian, Eleanor Ferrar
5 p.m. …….. Latin Dance, Ralph Hunn
5:30 p.m. …. Line Dancing Demo & Lesson, Judy Donnalley
5:30 p.m. …. How To Achieve Any Goal, Sean Pierce
6 p.m. …….. Keith Jacobs’ Fall Photography Courses
6 p.m. …….. Differences between Karate & Gentle Karate, Paul Fiorisi
6:30 p.m. …. Ballroom Dancing, Sandra Lucas-Hyde
6:30 p.m. …. Conversational Spanish, Luz Greene

The Moveable Feast

Sept. 7 ~ Richard Coté (“In Search of Gentle Death”) at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw. This book, based on five years of intensive primary source research and more than 100 in-depth interviews, explores the pioneering, highly pragmatic and practical work carried out by the international death-with-dignity movement over the last forty years to eliminate the last bad death. It offers clear and valuable examples of how, through frank communication with caregivers and loved ones and the use of Advance Medical Directives such as living wills, those who are facing the possibility of death in the foreseeable future, and those who help them cope, can greatly minimize or eliminate end-of-life turmoil, family dissention, and pain.

Kathy Patrick's book which kicked off the biggest reading phenomenon in history with more than 500 book club chapters and thousands of devoted fans.

Sept. 14 ~ Kathy Patrick (“The Pulpwood Queen’s Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life”) at Pawleys Plantation. When licensed cosmetologist turned publisher’s rep Kathy Patrick lost her job due to industry cutbacks, she wasn’t deterred. One year later, she opened Beauty and the Book, the world’s only combination beauty salon/bookstore. Soon after, she founded The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas – a reading group that dared to ask the question, “Does a book club have to be snobby to be serious?” The idea spread like wildfire. Now there are about 70 chapters nationwide. The overriding rule – aside from wearing the club’s official tiara, hot pink, and leopard print outfits – is that the groups must have fun. The club’s mission: To get America reading. The book celebrates female friendship, sisterhood and the transformative power of reading.

FOWL Request for Jewelry Donations

The Mars Landscape fused glass pendant, created and donated by Suz Mole for the Friends of the Waccamaw Library auction.

All of the proceeds will provide programming and support for the Waccamaw children’s librarian. If you wish to attend the event, tickets are $35 ($25 of which is tax deductible) and available from Sharon Patula at 314-3534.

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Seventh Annual Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival Set for August 25 & 26

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Featuring the mighty Tams, Johnny Rawls Blues Band, Rickey Godfrey Blues Band, the Castaways, Carolina Soul Band and the Fantastic Shakers; shag lessons from professional dancers Jerry & Barbara Wade; and spinning tunes between sets, deejays Gerry Scott, Betty Brown, Jim Bowers and Andy Todd.

The Tams.

The seventh annual Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival will be held on August 25 and 26 in the ballroom of the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, which is connected to the Embassy Suites, organizer Harriett Grady has announced.

The two-day event will feature six powerhouse acts, a shag workshop and deejays. On Saturday, brush up on your shag dance footwork at a workshop with Jerry and Barbara Wade, 1 p.m.; Rickey Godfrey Blues Band at 3 p.m.; the Castaways at 5:30 p.m.; and Carolina Soul Band at 8 p.m. Deejay Gerry Scott will spin tunes for shaggers in between performances.

Johnny Rawls.

On Sunday, deejay Betty Brown begins at 1 p.m. and returns between acts. The Fantastic Shakers start at 2 p.m.; the Johnny Rawls Blues Band featuring Rickey Godfrey takes the stage at 4 p.m.; and the mighty Tams close out the entertainment at 5:30 p.m. Betty Brown returns to the deejay booth at 7 p.m.

The Festival is being presented by The Beach Music & Shag Preservation Society of South Carolina (BMSPSSC) along with Big Mamma Entertainment of Charleston, S.C. Grady said she formed the BMSPSSC back in 2006 at the urging of Diane Pope, manager of the original Joe Pope Tams and wife of original member Charles Pope.

“I coined the name ‘Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival’ that first year and it stuck. That was in 2006 and I have continued every year on my own having the Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival. The Joe Pope Tams have been in all but one of them.

“The Tams, of course, bring in the crowds, and one reason for that is Lil Redd Cottle, son of original member Charles Pope, and one of the most exciting performers I’ve ever seen.”

She continues, “I’m really excited about the whole line-up. We’ve got Bo Schronce’s Fantastic Shakers. Bo is about the best male vocalist in the business, as far as I’m concerned. I could listen to him all day. The Castaways band from North Carolina has been in beach music for over 50 years. The latest generation features Karen Clayton on lead vocals and she’s a dynamo!

“For a lot of folks, this will be their first time to experience Carolina Soul Band. These guys play your favorite soul songs and R&B hits. Performing as the backup band for Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters for a long time, now they carry on his legacy with pride. I’m thrilled to have them.”

For 2012, Grady is also infusing her festival with blues via performances by Nashville guitar legend Rickey Godfrey and Mississippi-born soul-blues master Johnny Rawls. “Rickey Godfrey is the real deal,” says Harriett. “I wanted to combine some blues this year so I am bringing on Rickey with his band and “Blues Godfather” Johnny Rawls. Johnny has a sound like no other I have ever heard. There is something magic about his guitar picking that I can distinguish from any other guitar sound … and his voice is smooth as silk, not to mention his sexy moves. Both of them are so unpretentious and put their souls into every song.”

Grady and her shag club, J.B. Pivots Beach Club, were recipients of a 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carolina Beach Music Academy (CBMA) and are featured in the CBMA Hall of Fame.

Festival sponsors include Strom Altman Suzuki of Charleston (http://www.stromaltmansuzuki.com); www.Charleston.com; Coast Magazine and Alternatives NewsMagazine (www.myrtlebeachalternatives.com) of Myrtle Beach; music blog DarielB-Flying Under the Radar (darielb.wordpress.com). According to Grady, she is still seeking and accepting sponsors for the event.

BMSPSSC is a private nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization formed to promote, preserve and perpetuate the S.C. state dance, the shag, and South Carolina’s most popular music, beach music.

Festival tickets are $20 per day for BMSPSSC members and $25 for nonmembers. Two-day tickets are $35/members and $45/nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bmspssc.com or www.pivotsbeachclub.com. Special Festival rates are available at the adjoining Embassy Suites. For more information, call 843-814-0101.

Websites for performers:

Tams: www.thetams.com

Johnny Rawls: www.johnnyrawlsblues.com

Rickey Godfrey: www.rickeygodfrey.com (for music: www.reverbnation.com/rickeygodfrey )

Fantastic Shakers: www.fantasticshakers.com

Castaways: www.castawaysband.com

Carolina Soul Band: www.carolinasoulband.com

Daryl Hall and U.K. Sensation Rumer Dig Deep into Soul Roots for Newest “Live From Daryl’s House” August 15

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By Jonathan Wolfson

Daryl and Rumer team up on six-song set which includes Daryl Hall & John Oates hits “Sara Smile” and “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do),” covers of Gil Scott-Heron and Philly soul legend William DeVaughn. (Photo by Mark Maglio)

Daryl Hall and U.K. pop-soul sensation Rumer delve deep into their R&B roots on the 57th and latest edition of Live from Daryl’s House for a special six-song set that includes a Gil Scott-Heron cover and a performance of the ‘70s Philly soul hit, “Be Thankful for What You Got.” The new episode of the award-winning webcast and nationally syndicated program premieres August 15 at www.lfdh.com.

Daryl and the Atlantic Records singer/songwriter, whose soulful vocal style has been compared to Karen Carpenter, Laura Nyro, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, perform versions of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ 1981 chart-topper, “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do),” as well as “Sara Smile,” which she recorded for her new covers album, Boys Don’t Cry, set for release here in the U.S. on August 14^th. The pair join forces on a version of Gil Scott-Heron’s “Lady Day and John Coltrane,” a song she often performs live, as well as “Be Thankful for What You Got,” a 1974 smash for William DeVaughn, recorded at Philly’s famed Sigma Sound Studios with members of MFSB, that U.K. group Massive Attack has also covered. In addition, the six-song set features two songs from Rumer’s acclaimed debut, Seasons of My Soul in “Slow” and “Take Me As I Am.” The collaboration was topped by a dinner which included a serving of homemade Thai shrimp and vegetable rolls from nearby aroi restaurant in Rhinebeck, N.Y.

Rumer was completely captivated by the experience. “When I met Daryl, I was literally stunned. I never really understood what ‘being in the presence of greatness’ actually meant until I was standing in a room, playing music with Daryl and his amazing band.

“His musical presence is so incredible, that l kept thinking, ‘How did I get in here?’ Daryl Hall is a genius, a living legend who continues to write and record amazing music. He told me at dinner that his aim in life was to ‘blow people away.’ Now I know what that feels like.”

Fueled by the much-admired hit singles, “Slow” and “Aretha,” Rumer’s debut Seasons of My Soul was certified platinum upon its U.K. release in 2010, reaching Top 5 in Belgium, Norway, Ireland, New Zealand and the Netherlands, eliciting critical acclaim along the way. The U.S. release of the album was followed by a number of high-profile TV appearances, including NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, E! News, and CBS Sunday Morning. The latter feature instantly established Rumer as a major star, catapulting the album to #1 on the iTunes Store as well as both Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s digital albums charts. She recently appeared on the all-star PBS music special Burt Bacharach & Hal Davis: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Performance at the White House, performing for President and Mrs. Obama with Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett and Arturo Sandoval, among others. Her cover of “A House is Not a Home” can be seen here.

Daryl was suitably impressed with the U.K. singer/songwriter. ”Since having her on the show, I have spent some time with Rumer, and we have quickly become friends. She is an interesting and impressive combination of spirituality and down-to-earth ‘centeredness’ that gives her a unique perspective on what we all do as musicians and communicators. I think her seemingly ‘smooth’ style frames a very passionate view toward life. More power to her.”

The past six years have marked a steady stream of superlatives and recognition for Live from Daryl’s House, with Hall receiving a Webby Award for Best Variety series from more than 10,000 entries at the 14^th annual ceremony at N.Y.’s Cipriani Wall Street before garnering an O Music Award from MTV last year. A live version of Live from Daryl’s House, featuring Hall and previous show guests Sharon Jones and Allen Stone, just finished its own national tour dates.

Live from Daryl’s House is syndicated nationally by Good Cop Bad Cop Productions. Media. Executive producers for the show include Hall along with his manager Jonathan Wolfson. The Director of the show is Robin Davey.

Live from Daryl’s House is being shown weekly in over 80% of U.S. homes in the nation’s top 200 media markets, as well as all of the top 10, including New York (WPIX), L.A. (KTLA), Chicago (WGN), Dallas (KDAF) and Houston (KIAH). The show has also cleared in such key markets as Philadelphia (CBS-owned KYW), Boston (KBIN) and Atlanta (WATL), as well as a number of NBC, Fox and CBS-owned affiliates across the country.

The 56 previous episodes of Live From Daryl’s House have featured a mix of well-known performers like Jason Mraz, The Voice’s Cee Lo Green, Booker T and the MGs, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rob Thomas, Train, Smokey Robinson, The Doors’ Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek, Toots Hibbert, Nick Lowe, K.T. Tunstall, Todd Rundgren, Keb Mo, Dave Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump along with newcomers such as Chiddy Bang, Allen Stone, Nikki Jean, The Dirty Heads, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Mayer Hawthorne, Eric Hutchinson, Chromeo, Matt Nathanson, Parachute, Plain White T’s, soul diva Sharon Jones, Diane Birch, L.A. neo-R&B party band Fitz & the Tantrums, hot new alternative band Neon Trees and veteran alternative mainstays Guster.

311′s Unity Tour Takes Raleigh By Night

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311's Unity Tour hits the Raleigh stage.

By Sherri Parrish-Crawford

Nick Hexum shreds it on vocals and guitar.

311′s Unity Tour 2012 recently pulled into Raleigh’s Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion for a night of rock, funk and reggae fusion. The Aggrolites and Slightly Stoopid also filled the bill, culminating with another of 311′s signature high-energy live performances. The band’s set list included Sunset in July, Homebrew, Down and Creatures. The Unity Tour continues ripping through the east coast, heading north, while 311′s next Caribbean band/fan cruise is slated for Spring 2013.

Sherri is an entertainment writer and radio personality, Sherri SoVery, based in Wilmington, N.C..

HOB Review In 3: YES – At House Of Blues Myrtle Beach, August 2, 2012

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By Brian M. Howle

Steve Howe

HOB Review in 3 – YES: 1) Beginning with “Yours is No Disgrace,” their newest member – singer Jon Davison – may be the most perfect replacement vocalist I have ever heard, perfectly complimenting bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, and keyboardist Geoff Downes; 2) Steve Howe, after an amazingly beautiful acoustic guitar solo romp – “Thank you, despite all you noisy bastards!” (Inevitable drawback to concerts where alcohol is served), and; 3) With the inclusion of “America” and incredibly fresh compositions from their newest album, hands down the finest of their three performances at HOB Myrtle Beach over the last 10 years – and the added jewel of having the great Procol Harum as the opening band was an extra sweet experience.

This review originally appeared in Bhowle’s Random Notes at www.bhowle.wordpress.com

Beach Newz

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By Dariel Bendin

Retro Blues: They’re What’s New

Headline act Li’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes will be at the Soapbox Saturday night, July 28.

Sometimes, to be on the leading edge of the blues, you gotta look back. Case in point: this year’s Cape Fear Blues Festival. The headliner for the annual event is EllerSoul recording artist Li’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes. This group mixes up elements of 50s R&B, soul, vintage rock & roll and jazz into a unique blend of American roots music. It’s retro, baby, and it’s fun.

In fact, this whole Festival, which takes place July 27 – 29 at multiple venues is going to be a blast.

Sweet Sue Savia will entertain Blues Cruise guests as they arrive at the dock.

Friday, July 27. The fun starts Friday evening at 5:30 with Sweet Sue Savia entertaining on the riverboat dock (Water St. at Dock St.), as folks are waiting to board the Henrietta III for the 2012 Blues Cruise along the Cape Fear River.

Savia, like so many musicians, has a great story to tell. She says she woke up at age 51 and realized that she’d hate to come upon her death one day without at least trying to fulfill her life’s dream: performing on stage. So she took a leap of faith and jumped into a successful career of singing, songwriting and playing guitar (actually just about any acoustic instrument, but the guitar is her main axe).

How cool is that? And we haven’t even left the dock yet.

FYI, boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat leaves promptly at 7 p.m.

Onboard the Henrietta III, there will be three bands on three decks with three cash bars, along with heavy appetizers and a gorgeous sunset on the Cape Fear.

Here’s the Cruise lineup:

Elliott & the Untouchables, headlining the Cape Fear Blues Cruise on Friday, July 27.

On the main deck will be Elliott & the Untouchables. This will be a super show, I promise you. Elliott New is a master of retro blues, whether he’s playing jump blues or slide – and he’ll do plenty of both. The whole band is topnotch, in fact. The horn section is classic old school. Like to dance? You’ll be in boogie heaven!

Up on the second deck, aka the party deck, we’ve got the Dynamic Therm-o-Tones. The ultra-popular Wilmington band is known for their blues-driven R&B. They’re the dance band of dance bands.

Look for Randy McQuay on the third level atrium of Henrietta III.

Randy McQuay will be playing the third deck, or atrium as it’s called. This versatile and exciting performer won the 2011 Cape Fear Blues Challenge in the solo category. If you’ve never seen him, this is a great introduction.

Festival organizer and head honcho for the Cape Fear Blues Society Lan Nichols told me, “Randy McQuay is an International Blues Challenge finalist and winner of the Lee Oskar Top Harmonica Player Award. By himself, he’s reason enough to ride the Cape Fear Blues Cruise.”

But, happily, the two-hour Cruise gives you plenty of time to get to all three acts, which is a good thing, because you’ll kick yourself if you miss any one of them. Advance tickets for the 2012 Blues Cruise are $49 each and can be purchased online now at www.capefearblues.org/cruise.html or call 910-350-8822 for more information.

Over at the Rusty Nail (1310 South 5th Street),one of my favorite Wilmington haunts, the post-cruise party starts about 9 p.m. with Lawyers, Guns & Money, a great R&B-infused blues band out of Greensboro, N.C. These guys were semi-finalists at IBC last year and winners of the Cape Fear Blues Challenge. It’ll be a fun night that lasts late into the night.($5)

Saturday, July 28. The annual (and free) blues workshop features guitarist Elliott New. According to Nichols, “Untouchables band leader Elliott New will amaze everyone at the Blues Workshop at Finkelstein Music, 11 a.m. on Saturday (6 S. Front St.). Elliott sports a cigar box guitar, tons of talent, and a sense of humor. One hell of a Bluesman!” Consider yourself warned.

At 1 p.m., E-Train and the Rusted Rails roar into town with a stop under the tent at the Rusty Nail. This exciting band, with a great mix of rockabilly, swing and blues, was voted best band by the Triangle Blues Society in 2011 and the Cape Fear Blues Society in 2010, sending them to Memphis to compete at IBC both years. Don’t miss the train this time around.

For the headline show, we move over to the Soapbox Laundro Lounge (255 N. Front Street) for Li’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes. Nichols was thrilled to sign them for the Festival. He says, “L’il Ronnie & The Grand Dukes have been a favorite of blues, beach and boogie crowds for years, and Ronnie has a new lineup that’s as sharp as a tack. Anyone who comes down to the Soapbox in Wilmington on July 28 is in for show-stopping performance. And the club is in the heart of downtown Wilmington – a great location.”

Tickets are $10 in advance (www.etix.com) and $12 at the door. Show time is 8 p.m.

Back at the Rusty Nail again ($5 cover), music starts at 9 p.m. and goes until about 1 a.m. with local faves, the Chickenhead Blues Band. Frontman Rick Tobey says, “I was born in a south Louisiana chicken coop with a bottle neck on my little finger and a guitar in my hand. Been playin’ dem Chickenhead Blues ever since I could crawl, from the Mississippi Delta to the North Carolina Piedmont, from the Cape Fear River Basin to the Smokey Mountains.”

I know I’ve used that quote before, but it’s all you need to know about Chickenhead Blues. Love, love, love this band.

Sunday, July 29. The finale to the Cape Fear Blues Festival is an all-day blues jam under the tent at the Rusty Nail. Music starts at noon and it’s all free to the public. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, but no coolers please. Food and drink will be available for sale all day.

Musicians, to reserve your performance time slot, call 910-383-1247.

Plan on staying until the end, because not only is it an afternoon of blues, blues and more blues, but the Finklestein Music Guitar Giveaway is at 6 p.m. Some lucky sumbitch is going home with a Gretsch guitar.

Raffle tickets for the Giveaway are $1 each and available at Finklestein Music and the Rusty Nail. Proceeds go to support the various programs of the Cape Fear Blues Society.

In case you’re still in party mode, at 7 p.m. it moves indoors with saxophonist Benny Hill’s Sunday night jazz and blues jam at the Rusty Nail.

I love me some Cape Fear blues. Hope to see you there!

This was originally published at DarielB – Flying Under the Radar (http://darielb.wordpress. com). You can connect with Dariel on Facebook, Twitter and Live Blues World.

2nd Sol Slam in Chucktown August 3 & 4

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By Tammy Brackett

The Windjammer and Sol Driven Train are proud to present the 2nd annual Sol Slam, August 3rd and 4th at the Windjammer, Isle of Palms, SC. Join Sol Driven Train and a host of Charleston bands for two days of music and fun on the beach!

Sol Driven Train hosts two days of great music at the Windjammer, Isle of Palms, S.C. on Aug. 3 & 4.

Join Sol Driven Train will be joined by musical guests Fowler’s Mustache, Hey Rocco, Luke Cunningham, Guilt Ridden Troubadour, Gaslight Street, The V-Tones, Danielle Howle and Firework Show, The Reckoning, Wadata, and Rachel Kate.

A delicious, energizing summer beverage packed with sunshine, musical refreshment and (yummy!) local, organic ingredients!

The fun starts Friday night, August 3, with three sets from Sol Driven Train. Saturday August 4 starts with a special Sol Driven Train set for children at 2 p.m. on the outdoor stage and continues on two stages into the night.

Tickets are $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, or $30 for a two day pass. BYOW for watermelon eating contest.

A portion of Saturday’s ticket and merchandise sales will go to Charleston Waterkeeper and Save the Light, in order to help preserve some of Charleston’s unique natural and cultural resources.

The Windjammer is located at 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms, S.C. Visit jammercam.com to buy tickets.

For more information about the charities involved, visit Charlestonwaterkeeper.org and Savethelight.org

Konkel Joins Century 21 Boling & Associates

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Jon Konkel.

Century 21 Boling & Associates has announced the addition of Jon Konkel to their team of full time agents on the Grand Strand. Konkel was born in Williston, N.D. The Navy moved his family frequently, mostly along the East Coast. He graduated high school in Virginia Beach, Va. East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. was his next stop where he majored in hotel/restaurant management. After ten years as a general manager in the hotel management business he decided to take on a new challenge – becoming a real estate professional.

Century 21 Boling & Associates is located at 7722 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, S.C. For more information, visit the website: www.century21boling.com.

The Black Crowes To Migrate Back Onstage At House Of Blues Myrtle Beach On May 19

Beyond This Show:

Styx Brings Classic Rock Extraordinaire To House Of Blues Myrtle Beach Feb. 16

STYX - (L-R, Top) Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips (bass), Todd Sucherman (drums); (Bottom) James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), and Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards). Photo by Ash Newell.

By Brian M. Howle

Back On Track: Model Citizens’ Annual Train Show October 13 & 14

Size Matters

On Site At The Show

Sunset River Marketplace Announces Mixed Media Show to Celebrate Myrtle Beach Sept. 1 – Oct. 3

Myrtle Beach Days – a Visual & Literary Celebration of the Grand Strand

Exhibition Sept. 1 – Oct. 3, 2012

Reception & Book Signing Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 – 4 p.m.

South by Southeast Presents: Georgetown Rocks the Equinox Festival Pre-Party with Mike Farris and Phillip Lammonds

Gospel-Soul Singer to Perform Concert at Winyah Auditorium Benefiting Music Education

Sunset River Marketplace to Feature Two Authors on Oct. 4

Calendar Of Events For August thru November

Ongoing Events:

Thursdays

1st Tuesday

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2nd Thursdays

Fridays

Mondays thru Saturdays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Thru Summer 2012

Thru Sept. 3

Thru September 16

Thru September 28

Thru September 29

Thru September 30

Thru December 15

Thru December 22

Current Events:

September

September 1 – 3

Photographer Jack Thompson captured the iconic images and a time - and landmarks - gone by but not forgotten. September 1 – October 3

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September 8

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September 15

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September 27 – 30

September 28 – 30

September 29

September 30 thru October 14

September 30

September 30

October

October 6 & 7

October 6

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October 10 – 13

Photographer Jack Thompson captured the iconic images and a time - and landmarks - gone by but not forgotten.

September 1 – October 3