Thursday, September 15, 2016

Your bi-monthly newsletter is here!

What's happening on the Waccamaw Neck ~ compliments of the Friends of Waccamaw Library!

The Friends of Waccamaw Library's bi-monthly digital newsletter aims to let you know what's happening on the Waccamaw Neck and Georgetown (farther afield if it's library-related). This e-communication supplements the hard copy newsletter mailed quarterly and is sent to all Friends (whose e-dresses we have) and to all who ask to be added to the Constant Contact list.

In addition to the programming developed by the library system and the Friends (in red), we will cover other opportunities for quality experiences, education and entertainment. The information is organized by date, so scroll down to the date you are seeking. If you are part of a group or organization with news to share, we welcome your announcement. Keep it short; just the facts. We cannot reproduce an elaborate pdf with graphics and photos. The key information needed includes: Title of event, Where held, When (date and time), BRIEF description, Benefit for (if applicable), Cost (if any), Contact (phone and email), Website (for more information).
  
To be added to the e-mail list or to submit an announcement, please send your information directly to the e-newsletter editor Linda Ketron at:  linda@classatpawleys.com.
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Kids & Families at Waccamaw Library - all programs free.
  • Manners Club is held the first Saturday each month, providing basic etiquette and manners training in a fun and exciting environment for children 4-10 years old. Contact Connie Graham (Ms. Manners) at PawleysIslandMannersClub@gmail.com
  • Game on! We play a wide variety of family friendly board and card games at every branch, and always have a great time. Waccamaw Game Night, Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM, free, ddennis@gtcounty.org.
  • Art with the Myrtle Beach Art Museum. Ages 7 and up, 1st Wednesday each month, 3-4 PM.
  • Canine Angels. Reading has gone to the dogs! Check out this link to see the benefits to children of reading to attentive pooches: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/186708. All ages, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 3-4 PM.
  • LEGO Free Build. All ages, Fridays after school.
  • Minecraft Club. Come share the worlds you've created! All ages, Fridays after school.   
Adults at Waccamaw Library - most programs are free, although some require membership. Contact sbremner@gtcounty.org.
  • Tidelands Camera Club meets on the first Monday each month, 9-11 AM. Membership required.
  • Technology Club meets on the second Monday each month at 9:30 AM to discuss advances.
  • Waccamaw Genealogy Club meets on the third Monday each month, 9-11:30 AM.
  • Carolina Nature Photography meets on the third Monday each month, 6:30-9 PM.
  • Knitting Group meets Mondays, 1-3 PM to knit and crochet with company and share patterns and techniques. Contact Carol Davison at caroldavisonk2tog@yahoo.com.
  • Mah Jongg Club meets Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, bring your set and current card.
  • iPad Club meets on the first Friday each month, 9-10 AM.
  • Mac Club meet on the first Friday each month, 10-11 AM. 
     
In September, Waccamaw Library and FOWL will host "The Celebration of Gullah." Program director Steele Bremner has lined up a fantastic free series for September. For more detail, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30-7:30 PM: Robert Insley will share the fascinating life of Georgetown County native Renty Tucker. Born in July 1831, Tucker was a highly skilled carpenter enslaved to Plowden C. J. Weston of Pawleys Island, owner of Hagley and Weehawka Plantations. Tucker built the Pelican Inn, St. Mary's, the slave chapel at Hagley Plantation and other structures in the Georgetown area.
Friday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 PM: Doll Making Workshop with artist Zenobia Washington Harper. Free to observe; if you wish to make a doll, the materials cost is $65. Register by Sept. 12 between 1-6 PM.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 4 PM: Wona Womalan West African American Dance and Drum Ensemble dedicated to preserving the culture, dance, drum and folk lore of West Africa.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 AM: Multimedia artist Chetta D will present he inspirational lecture, "#BeautyUnveiling," designed to bring light and awareness to the variations of visual impairment. 
Saturday, Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 PM: Drumming and Dancing by New Egbe Kilimanjaro African Caribbean Drum and Dance Troupe (Leon Jackson). Workshop, drumming and participation from the audience in learning African American Dance.
 
September Artist at the Waccamaw Library: Katherine Patrick
Painter Katherine Wynn Patrick's serene Lowcountry paintings will be on display throughout the library for all to enjoy. Patrick has made Pawleys Island her home for 25 years, after she fell in love with the area during visits from Boston in the 1970s. Katherine holds a BFA in painting from Wesleyan College. She studied painting and drawing at Massachusetts College of Art, as well as at the University of Tampa in Florida. She mentors and teaches workshops from her studio in Pawleys Island to both adults and children and is the artist in residence at the Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences. Locally you might have seen her work at the Georgetown Cultural Council, Charleston Artist Guild, and Kudzu Bakery in Myrtle Beach. You can also view Katherine's artwork on Facebook at Kwynnpatrick artist. Katherine's passion for nature can be seen through her use of bold color and fluid brush strokes, invoking a sense of movement and light in her work. Katherine paints in both a plein air method and in the studio in oils as well as watercolors. For more information please contact Steele Bremner at sbremner@gtcounty.org
 
September Photographers at the Waccamaw Library: Linda Cookingham and Carol Aydt. 
The vivid, true-to-life nature photography of Linda Cookingham and the poignant pictures of Carol Aydt will be hung throughout the library for the month of August. Cookingham is multitalented, earning accolades as an author when she's not capturing images as a photographer. Originally from upstate New York, she moved to the Lowcountry in 2011 after falling in love with the area's history and beaches.  Aydt and her husband permanently moved from Buffalo, NY, to Litchfield three years ago, after vacationing in the area for many years. The sunshine, scenery, and beaches drew them to make the move to become permanent residents. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
 

Thursday, Sept. 15
9 AM-1:30 PM - A Sample of OLLI at Coastal Carolina University's Litchfield outreach center (Litchfield Landing on Ocean Highway) offers short presentation and demonstrations to introduce the fall lineup of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses. For complete details of the fall schedule, visit the centers or coastal.edu/olli, or call 843.349.6584.
 
6:30-7:30 PM: Waccamaw Library and FOWL host "The Celebration of Gullah" - Robert Insley will share the fascinating life of Georgetown County native Renty Tucker. Born in July 1831, Tucker was a highly skilled carpenter enslaved to Plowden C. J. Weston of Pawleys Island, owner of Hagley and Weehawka Plantations. Tucker built the Pelican Inn, St. Mary's, the slave chapel at Hagley Plantation and other structures in the Georgetown area. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
 
6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Carolina Midnight at Francis Marion Park (732 Front St.). Also offered Oct. 20. Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com.
 
Friday, Sept. 16
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Susan Boyer (Lowcountry Book Club) at Ocean One.The USA Today bestselling author and winner of multiple awards, including the Agatha Award for Best First Novel and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense, Boyer is back with her fifth in the Liz Talbot mystery series. Although the Moveable Feast is full, you can meet Susan Boyer at Litchfield Books at 2 PM. 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
 
6:30-8:30 PM - Waccamaw Library and FOWL host "The Celebration of Gullah": Doll Making Workshop with artist Zenobia Washington Harper. Free to observe, but if you wish to make a doll, the materials fee is $65. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
  
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 16 & 17 
The Strand Cinema on Front Street in Georgetown offers Friday, Sept. 16 , 2:30 PM - Maggie's Plan and 7 PM - Love and Mercy; Saturday, Sept. 17, 2:30 PM - Love and Friendship and 7 PM - Testament of Youth. Membership $100 (two $5 tickets per film), or $7 per film for non-members. For film descriptions, StrandCinema.org or 843.527.2924, 3#.

Saturday, Sept. 17
9 AM-Noon - Beach Sweep/River Sweep all across South Carolina! To join a group, contact Waccamaw RIVERKEEPER Program of Winyah Rivers Foundation, 843.349.4007 or WinyahRivers.org.

1-2 PM - Feeding Frenzy. Feeding time at the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center is the most exciting time of day - for our animals at least! Help Reserve staff feed all of our hungry exhibit critters, including our North Inlet fish, crabs, turtles, snakes, and even our alligator! During the feeding, learn about the animals' biology and their natural habitats. Also offered Oct. 5, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. Free, but please call to register, 843.904.9016.
  
4 PM - Waccamaw Library and FOWL host "The Celebration of Gullah" - WONA WOMANLAN, African American Dance and Drumming Group dedicated to preserving the culture, dance, drum and folk lore of West Africa. Free, for more informationsbremner@gtcounty.org.
 
5 PM - An Evening of Lowcountry Music & Art at Howard Center (1610 Hawkins St., Georgetown), presented by St. Paul's AME Church of Plantersville to benefit The Village Group. The evening features "The Rice Collection" of Jonathan Green ($30 for reserved VIP seating, reception and meet the artist from 4-4:45 PM) and The Lowcountry Voices of Charleston (Nathan Nelson, director). Special guest appearance of Pastor Henry E. Dixon, well known SC gospel artist. General admission, $10. Tickets available at St. Paul AME Church, Brittain Resort & Hotels, Aunny's Restaurant, The Village Group, 98.5 KISS FM radio and the Care Free Canvas. For more information, contact rcfunnye@icloud.com or visit TheVillageGroup.org
 
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17
The Atlantic Coast Camellia Society celebrates the beginning of another camellia blooming season in our region.  The celebration begins at the annual convention at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, featuring a mix of fun, education, good food, and  the best camellia plant and art auction in the known world.  Two educational seminars will be offered, along with a camellia show judges' re-accreditation symposium for those needing to renew A.C.S. judging credentials.  A printable convention schedule and membership information is posted at http://www.atlanticcoastcamelliasociety.org.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 20
10:30 AM - The Waccamaw Library presents a lecture by Virginia Bruorton Skinner on "The Settlement of Craven/Georgetown County." Craven County, now known as Georgetown County, was one of the original settlements by the Carolina Proprietors in the late 17th Century. Mrs. Skinner's ancestors came to the region in the 1700's. An active member of the city of Georgetown, she serves her community in various ways. She taught physical science, chemistry, and physics at Winyah High School for 23 years. She has chaired the Georgetown Heart Fund, the Low Country History Festival, the Santee Electric Board of Directors, and the Education Committee of Georgetown Mental Health. Mrs. Skinner is known for her role as a historian for the First Baptist Church of Georgetown. She is passionate about preserving Georgetown history, rallying to restore and preserve the Winyah High School's auditorium. In addition, she also helped prevent the city from paving over William Screven cemetery plot. Screven is known as the 17th century churchman who brought the Baptist faith to the region. Mrs. Skinner will talk about the early settlers in the area and the hardships they faced. Her family history is often intertwined with the history of Georgetown County. Mrs. Skinner has invited the descendants from the early settlers to attend this event. After the talk, Mrs. Skinner will meet with anyone who wishes to go to the First Baptist Church in Georgetown and explore the archives. The public is welcome to join in on this discussion. A light lunch will be provided. To register, contact sbremner@gtcounty.org.
 
Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 1
7-8 PM - The Waccamaw Library continues its free Meditation and Mindfulness series, led by mindfulness training coach Ken LaDeroute, that will help you find the clarity that allows you to reach your highest potential and self-actualization. LaDeroute, founder of Clarity Mind Institute and Affirmation Music for Better Outcomes, is a sought-after coach with an international client base and a thriving meditation class at the YMCA in Asheville, NC. He unpacks the tools to help those seeking peace of mind "develop clarity through mindfulness training, to change their states from distracted, overwhelmed, and freaked out to fully present, calm and creative." LaDeroute has used the mindfulness principles in his own life to achieve financial freedom, creative expression, heartfelt friends, spiritual practice, and day to day adventures. Clearing away his limiting beliefs has allowed him to pursue everything from touring as a rock guitarist to running successful real estate and franchise businesses. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 
1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) is now showing documentary films from its collection. The films will continue throughout the remainder of the year on Wednesdays at 1 PM. September films include "Lions in Blue & Gray: Joshua Chamberlain & Stonewall Jackson" (Sept. 21) and "Back to the Battlefield: Remembering D-Day (featuring local veteran Mike Fitch)" on Sept. 28. Showings are free and open to the public. For more information, 843.915.5320 or hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. To view a full list of documentaries and other programs at the museum, visit horrycountymuseum.org.
 
Thursday, Sept. 22
7:30 AM-5 PM - Plantation Sportsmen Series: The High Hills of Sumter County. Join Hobcaw Barony staff as we travel on our bus up the King's Highway to visit Sumter County's 18th and 19th century churches and plantations on this day-long excursion to the upper reaches of the Santee River. Visit the studio of award winning artist and Baruch Foundation trustee Grainger McKoy as he introduces the history and beauty of Stateburg to our small group and travel with Rowland Alston, former host of the long-running Making It Grow SCETV program, Clemson Extension Service Agent and Baruch trustee to sites including the graves of Revolutionary War hero General Thomas Sumter and US Minister to Mexico Joel Poinsett. We treat you to lunch at the Boykin Company Grille & Store and see the 19th century mill, church and learn of the last battle of the Civil War in Rembert. Reservations required, limited to 13. $100, HobcawBarony.org.
 
Friday, Sept. 23
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Robert Hicks (The Orphan Mother) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. An epic account of one remarkable woman's quest for justice from the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow of the South and A Separate Country. In the years following the Civil War, Mariah Reddick, former slave to Carrie McGavock - the "Widow of the South" - has quietly built a new life for herself as a midwife to the women of Franklin, Tennessee. But when her ambitious, politically-minded grown son, Theopolis, is murdered, Mariah - no stranger to loss - finds her world once more breaking apart. How could this happen? Who wanted him dead? Mariah's journey to uncover the truth leads her to unexpected people - including George Tole, a recent arrival to town, fleeing a difficult past of his own - and forces her to confront the truths of her own past. Brimming with the vivid prose and historical research that has won Robert Hicks recognition as a "master storyteller" (San Francisco Chronicle). $25, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 23 & 24
The Strand Cinema on Front Street in Georgetown offers Friday, Sept. 23 , 2:30 PM - Testament of Youth and 7 PM - Love and Friendship; Saturday, Sept. 24, 2:30 PM - Love and Mercy and 7 PM - Maggie's Plan. Membership $100 (two $5 tickets per film), or $7 per film for non-members. For film descriptions, StrandCinema.org or 843.527.2924, 3#.
 
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 23-25
Times vary - 40th Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival at Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park (16148 Ocean Hwy). Featuring more than 100 of the finest regional artisans, the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts and Lowcountry food, along with the musical offerings of several of the area's finest musicians. Fri. (Noon-6 PM), Sat. (10 AM-6 PM) and Sun. (10 AM-5 PM), daily festival admission fee is $8 for each adult; a multi-day pass is available for $10 per adult. Visitors 15 and younger are admitted free. Park admission is also free. For more information, SC PRT at 803.734.0767 or Huntington Beach State Park 843.237.4440. 
 
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 24-25
The Inshore Fishing Association Redfish Tour and Kayak Tour will return to Georgetown County's Carroll A. Campbell Marine Complex. Registration is open to all anglers, no competitive fishing experienced needed. Prizes range from cash awards to a $26,000 boat package. For more information and online registration, visit www.ifatours.com.
 
Sept. 24-Oct. 15
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art (PIFMA) presents its 26th annual festival with three weeks of cultural entertainment and musical performances including a Wine Gala that serves as the event's primary fundraiser. All events to be held under the performance tent at the Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island, unless otherwise noted. Tickets for all events available only through the festival office, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Saturday, Sept. 24
8:30 AM-2 PM - Member-Only Plant Sale at Brookgreen Gardens. Garden volunteers and horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions, assist in plant selections, and offer advice at the Lachicotte Horticulture Complex-Greenhouse for this one-stop shopping experience. It is best to arrive early, as plant selections can go fast. 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
 
9 AM-5 PM - PIFMA: 4th Annual Seaside Palette in the Georgetown Historic District. Join more than 50 artists as they gather in the Georgetown Historic District to participate en plein air. Artists will set up their easels and pull out their brushes to document either the landscape and/or culture of Historic Georgetown's Front Street. At 3 PM, Healing Force performs at Francis Marion Park on Front Street. From 3:30-5:30 PM, Wet Paint Sale & Reception on Kaminski House Lawn. Free, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
11 AM-5 PM - PIFMA: Chalk Under the Oaks on Front Street, Downtown Georgetown. Based on the Italian tradition of street painting from the 16th century when artists would travel from town to town for religious festivals and transform the streets and public squares into temporary galleries for their works. Great family day activity for all ages. Free, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.

5:30-8:30 PM - Brew at the Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens. This craft beer tasting will feature more than 30 regional and national selections and offers a rare opportunity to see several exhibits at Brookgreen's Lowcountry Zoo at night. Guests receive a signature tasting glass, snacks and enjoy a silent auction hosted by the Friends of Brookgreen Gardens. Food and wine available for purchase. $35 for members, $40 for non-members, and $15 for designated drivers, 843.235.6000. or Brookgreen.org.
 
Monday, Sept. 26
9 AM-1 PM - North Inlet Paddle. Join the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Surf the Earth for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet. The program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snack, and camera/binoculars (if desired). Weather permitting; limited to 6 participants. Please call to register. $50, 843.904.9016.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 27
11:30 AM-2 PM - FOWL 26th Annual Library Luncheon: All Dolled Up at Pawleys Plantation. Friends of the Waccamaw Library hold this premier event to raise funds for books and media and adult programming. Donated handbags, jewelry and accessories irresistibly displayed. A few tickets are left to bid on these treasures, win fantastic door prizes, and enjoy a delicious luncheon. $35 ($20 tax deductible), 843.545.3623.
 
6:30-8 PM - Annual Community Chowder Talk at Murrells Inlet Community Center. Complimentary chowder and beverages will be served at 6:30 PM, followed by the meeting. MI2020 will provide an update on its projects and programs and present the 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award and the 2015 Golden Oyster Award. The Golden Oyster Award recognizes a business, organization and/or individual whose action shows respect and care for the Inlet landscape and waters. Free, 843.357.2007.
 
Sept. 27-Dec. 30 
The Franklin G. Burroughs & Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum presents Celia Pearson's "Layerings: A Glimpse of Southeast Asia."  Based in photography, Pearson's works combine traditional prints with photomontages, prints on rice paper and prints on silk.  Celia Pearson's Layerings will open with a reception and artist talk on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM. MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.
 
Thursday, Sept. 29
1-3 PM - Behind the Lab Coats. What goes on behind the doors of the NERR Headquarters and USC's Baruch Marine Laboratory? Take a tour of the lab and talk to the scientists about their projects. Learn about research and monitoring programs, plus all of the education, stewardship and training programs offered. Cameras welcomed. Also offered Dec. 9. Free; limited to 14 participants; please call to register, 843.904.9016.
 
3-5 PM - Afternoon Tea at St. Pauls Waccamaw United Methodist Church with refreshments, entertainment and the latest church cookbook to benefit United Methodist Women Missions.$25, contact babashirl@sc.r.com or 843.235.9303.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Sample more than 100 wines from renowned vineyards around the world and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by eight of the area's best chefs. The evening will also include a three-hour dessert tasting, a silent auction full of wonderful trips, and a complimentary wine glass. Wines will be available for purchase at prices well below retail during this special event. Casual cocktail attire. Event held rain or shine. $100, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Friday, Sept. 30
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Kathryn Smith (The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency) at Inlet Affairs.The first biography of arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, Marguerite "Missy" LeHand, FDR's de facto chief of staff, who has been misrepresented, mischaracterized, and overlooked throughout history...until now. Widely considered the first female presidential chief of staff, Marguerite "Missy" LeHand was the right-hand woman to Franklin Delano Roosevelt - both personally and professionally - for more than twenty years. Although her official title as personal secretary was relatively humble, her power and influence were unparalleled. Everyone in the White House knew one truth: If you wanted access to Franklin, you had to get through Missy. She was one of his most trusted advisors, affording her a unique perspective on the president that no one else could claim, and she was deeply admired and respected by Eleanor and the Roosevelt children. With unprecedented access to Missy's family and original source materials, journalist Kathryn Smith tells the captivating and forgotten story of the intelligent, loyal, and clever woman who had a front-row seat to history in the making. The Gatekeeper is a thoughtful, revealing unsung-hero story about a woman ahead of her time, the true weight of her responsibility, and the tumultuous era in which she lived-and a long overdue tribute to one of the most important female figures in American history. $25, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
 
2-4 PM - Friendfield Village Tour at Hobcaw Barony. Introductory Tours pass through this African American village, once home to 100 slaves and lived in by black employees until 1952. Take an extended tour of Friendfield, traveling by bus, but being guided on foot through the cabins and the 19th century church. Hobcaw Barony has a unique chance to interpret history at the site, as gleaned from documents, photographs, oral histories and also visits from former residents. Reservations required. $20, HobcawBarony.org.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Shana Tucker at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Shana Tucker is a singer-songwriter and cellist who credits her genre-bending ChamberSoul™ journey to the influences of her jazz and classical roots interwoven with 80's & 90's pop music, movie soundtracks, and world music. Shana's debut solo recording, SHiNE and a subsequent interview on NPR grabbed the ear of Cirque de Soleil's talent recruiter, who invited her to Las Vegas to join the world-class theatrical production company as cellist and mezzo-soprano for KÀ, their unprecedented, gravity-defying production at the MGM Grand Hotel. Gates open at 6 PM, $25-general admission, $35-reserved, $45-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleyMusic.com.
 
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 1 & 2
9:30 AM-4:30 PM - Harvest Home Weekend Festival. Brookgreen's annual fall festival, Harvest Home Weekend is filled with outdoor activities the whole family will enjoy. We'll have favorite activities such as scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, hayrides, live entertainment, plus some exciting new events. Keepsakes, the Brookgreen gift shop, will have artisan potters and sweetgrass basket makers along with hand-made soap and candles, glass art, and the popular Gullah bottle trees. In the Lowcountry Zoo area, there will be additional hayrides, kids' (temporary) tattoos, a snack tent, and special animal programs, as well as wool spinning demonstrations, sidewalk chalking, and a make-and-take pine cone bird feeder craft activity. The butterfly house will be open all day with some new butterflies just for the fall season. Costumed character performances will take place in the Enchanted Storybook Forest and 'not so Spooky Swamp Adventure' creek cruises will be available throughout the weekend. Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
 
Saturday, Oct. 1
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Peabo Bryson at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Peabo Bryson is among the world's most dynamic and gifted vocal talents. Over the course of a career spanning from the mid-`60s but truly igniting in the '70s, the 2x Grammy winner has amassed a fan base, critical acclaim, gold albums and an avalanche of awards by being one of the truly best friends a good song ever had...many of which he composed himself. From ballads that gracefully continued the legacy of sweet soul music such as "Feel the Fire" and "I'm So Into You" to chart-topping pop hits such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop The Rain," and a plethora of duet collaborations with artists ranging from singers Celine Dion ("Beauty & The Beast"), Regina Belle ("A Whole New World") to Melissa Manchester ("Lovers After All"), instrumentalists Kenny G ("By The Time This Night is Over") and Jim Brickman ("My Heart Belongs To You"), Peabo Bryson has proven himself as the consummate vocal professional. Gates open at 6 PM, $30-general admission, $45-reserved, $80-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Tuesday, Oct. 4 
Oct. 4, 11 & 18 - Waccamaw Library presents a lunchtime discussion series (Tuesdays, 12 noon-2 PM) for parents, grandparents, and teachers about that fast journey between the present and the future and what we can do to help our children travel the road to success. Nationally certified Parenting and Family Life Educator Jim R. Rogers offers an opportunity to explore some of the most effective ways caregivers can help secure a more stable and productive future by providing safe and effective guidance for the adults of tomorrow. The first discussion date will be introductory, with participants meeting each other and sharing experiences about the challenges of raising children in the complicated world of today. The proceeding discussions will be based on which topics the group finds most important, and will have themes woven through them, including managing technology, discipline, motivation, relationship building for more harmonious expectations and interactions in the home, communication skills, cooperation versus confrontation, listening well and positive parenting styles. Rogers is the author of The Incredible Importance of Effective Parenting. He was a columnist for Parent News, a regional specialty newspaper for 20 years, and conducts parenting meetings in a variety of venues. Most importantly, he is the father of two men and a woman and grandfather of four young men. "The discussions will be open-ended, with time for questions and abundant interaction," Rogers promised. "No lecturing, no blame, no fixing. Just looking for answers together." Space is limited, so please register early, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
 
3 PM - Sculpture Lecture at Brookgreen Gardens. Sculptor in Residence Christopher Smith will give public lecture on his art and career. The talk will be in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium.  Free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
 
Wednesday, Oct. 5
1-2 PM - Feeding Frenzy. Feeding time at the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center is the most exciting time of day - for our animals at least! Help Reserve staff feed all of our hungry exhibit critters, including our North Inlet fish, crabs, turtles, snakes, and even our alligator! During the feeding, learn about the animals' biology and their natural habitats. Also offered Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. Free, but please call to register, 843.904.9016.
 
Thursday, Oct. 6
10 AM - 1st Thursdays with Friends presents Dr. O'Neal Smalls, president of Freewoods Farm (located in the Burgess community of Myrtle Beach). He will share details of this, the only living historical farm museum in the US dedicated to recreating life on farms owned or operated by African-Americans. First Thursdays are sponsored by the Friends of Waccamaw Library, always free and open to the public with refreshments! For more information, check TheFowl.org or contact stpetepic@aol.com.

11 AM-2 PM - Boat Tour to Hobcaw Barony. Reservations required. Also offered Oct. 12 & 20. $35/person, 843.477.0287 or LowcountryTours.com.
 
1:30-4:30 PM - Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobcaw Barony. Join us for an expanded tour of the property with opportunities to see and experience more than what is offered on the Introductory Tour. The program includes stops at the North Inlet salt marsh, the grounds of Bellefield Plantation, Friendfield Village, and the main floor of Hobcaw House, giving participants a chance to spend more time at each location. Also offered Oct. 13 and 27. Reservations required. $30, HobcawBarony.org.
 
6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents John Lammonds at Francis Marion Park (732 Front St.). Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Zuill Bailey at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Zuill Bailey is a distinguished soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. Mr. Bailey has appeared at Disney Hall, the Kennedy Center, the United Nations, Alice Tully Hall, the 92nd St. Y and Carnegie Hall, where he made his concerto debut performing the U.S. premiere of Miklos Theodorakis' "Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra." In addition, he made his New York recital debut in a sold out performance of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonatas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bailey also presented the U.S. premiere of the Nico Muhly Cello Concerto with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. World premieres include works by composers such as Lowell Lieberman, Phillip Lasser, Roberto Sierra, Benjamin Wallfisch and Michael Daugherty. Gates open at 6 PM, $25-reserved, $45-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7-8
8 AM-5 PM - The Low Country Herb Society's Fall Garden Festival hosted at Inlet Culinary Garden (5071 U.S. 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet). Members of the Low Country Herb Society and the Inlet Culinary Garden staff will be on hand to answer questions about fall planting and herb gardening. A selection of food samplings showcasing the available herbs and vegetables will be offered with recipes and information on using and preserving herbs for culinary uses. Inlet Culinary will feature a bounty of herb and vegetable plants for the Fall and Winter growing season. A large selection of heirloom pumpkins, squash and gourds will also be available. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits the Low Country Herb Society's Scholarship/Grant fund. Fri. & Sat., 8 AM-5 PM, free to browse, sclchsnews@gmail.com.
 
Friday, Oct. 7
7 PM - PIFMA: The Company Men at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. The Company Men are a nationally recognized pop vocal group who have appeared on numerous national and regional television shows, including Hallmark Home and Family, Good Day New York and PBS to name a few. Unlike any other four-man vocal group touring today, The Company Men uniquely interweave today's Top 40 hits with re-imagined classics of the last six decades by blending songs by your favorite artists, including Sam Smith, The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Adele, The Temptations, Billy Joel, Prince, Meghan Trainor, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé and more. Their show "A Night of Hits" brings you a staggering 50+ songs in just 90 minutes! Gates open at 6 PM, $25-general admission, $35-reserved, $45-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7 & 8
8 PM - Swamp Fox Players present "And the Winner Is" at the Strand Theatre in Georgetown. Also offered Oct. 13-16 and Oct. 21-23. $20, 843.527.2924.

Saturday, Oct. 8
9 AM - The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at Grand Lake in Market Common. This is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. In 2015, an estimated 9,000+ people participated at our nine South Carolina locations. Check in starts at 9 AM; opening ceremony begins at 9:45 AM. For more details and to register, 1.800.272.3900 or alz.org/walk.

Noon-2 PM - The Moveable Feast: Geraldine Brooks (The Secret Chord) at Pawleys Plantation. A master of bringing the past alive, Pulitzer Prize winner (March) and international bestseller (Caleb's Crossing), Geraldine Brooks seems able to time travel. Sometimes, reading her work, she draws you so thoroughly into another era that you swear she's actually lived in it. Peeling away the myth to bring the Old Testament's King David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage. The Secret Chord provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of David's life while also focusing on others that have been neglected. We see David through the eyes of those who love him or fear him - from the prophet Natan, voice of his conscience, to his wives Mikhal, Avigail, and Batsheva, and finally to Solomon, the late-born son who redeems his Lear-like old age. Brooks has an uncanny ability to hear and transform characters from history, and this beautifully written, unvarnished saga of faith, desire, family, ambition, betrayal, and power will enthrall her many fans. Special Saturday Feast, lunch first, followed by the presentation. $45 (includes book), 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
 
5-8 PM - 7th Annual Wild Side at Hobcaw House on the Baruch Foundation property in Georgetown, celebrating Jimmy Chandler's legacy and the South Carolina Environmental Law Project's 28th Anniversary. Jim Elliott, founder and executive director of the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, will be the featured speaker. As the sun sets over Winyah Bay, enjoy live music, a delicious lowcountry dinner and a silent auction. For sponsors, a cocktail party and reception with the artist, a riding tour of Bellefield House and Friendfield Village and a boat tour of Winyah Bay are offered. $50, 843.527.0078 or SCELP.org.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Barrett Baber at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. NBC's The Voice finalist Barrett Baber gave millions of viewers one of the most memorable introductions to a true artist and entertainer the show has ever seen. With commanding performance energy, Barrett owned the stage from round 1, and his unique, soulful country sound stood out among the entire show as something truly special. Blake Shelton says, "Barrett sounds like no one else on country radio. He can be a superstar in Country music." Also winner of the national CBS Grammy Gig of a Lifetime in 2014, Barrett continues to deliver, wowing fans as well as the music industry. Gates open at 6 PM, $25-general admission, $35-reserved, $75-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Oct. 8-Nov. 27 - South Carolina Water Media Society's 39th Annual Art Exhibition at Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, Myrtle Beach. For details, visit SCWatermedia.com.
 
Sunday, Oct. 9
11 AM-6 PM - 17th Annual Surfrider Lip-Rippin' Chilympics Chili Cook-off will be held at King St. Grille, Hot Fish Club and Morse Park Landing, Murrells Inlet. This annual chili competition will feature categories such as Best Overall, Best Restaurant, People's Choice, Most Original, Best Vegetarian, Best Theme, Best Use of South Carolina Ingredients and Hottest Chili. Cash prizes go to first place winners in each category. Chili samples, beverages and other items will be priced separately. There will be a fabulous line-up of live bands. There will also be a kids' area with food, soft drinks, face painting and inflatables, a beer garden featuring craft beers from around the state, and a vendor village with area businesses, nonprofits, as well as arts and crafts. All proceeds from the Lip-Rippin' Chilympics Chili Cook-Off will be used for projects of the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit serving the Grand Strand. Free admission, SurfriderGrandStrand.org or mail@surfridergrandstand.org.
 
3 PM - Jazz Under the Oaks at Kaminski House Museum. Spend an autumn afternoon on the lawn with the Denny Hess Trio and a special appearance by Kevin Jayroe as part of the Made in the Shade Concert Series. Wine tasting and a sweets tent. Free and open to the public, 843.546.7706 or KaminskiMuseum.org.
 
Monday, Oct. 10
1 PM - Wachesaw Plantation Club presents Golf "Fore" Kids Tournament to benefit Miss Ruby's Kids. Shotgun start. $125 per player or $400 per team includes golf, breakfast, gourmet dinner, swag bag. Register online at MissRubysKids.com or call 843.527.0277.
 
Tuesday, Oct. 11
9:30 AM - The Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) will meet at the Waccamaw Library. The program "Cooking with Herbs" will be presented by a surprise guest speaker. Membership in LCHS is open to all, and no experience is necessary! A "Meet and Greet" social time, to welcome guests and members, is held prior to the meeting with refreshments provided by LCHS members. Every regular meeting includes a guest speaker, tips and tricks with herbs, and information on the Herb of the Month. Throughout the year an annual picnic is held, a holiday luncheon, and at least one field trip, to list just a few of the extra activities. LCHS meets September through May; annual dues are $25 with a quarterly newsletter included. For more information, sclchsnews@gmail.com.
 
Wednesday, Oct. 12
2-5 PM - Boat Tour to Hobcaw Barony.Reservations required. Also offered Oct. 20. $35/person, 843.477.0287 or LowcountryTours.com.
 
Thursday, Oct. 13
1:30-4:30 PM - Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobcaw Barony. See Oct. 6 entry for details; also offered Oct. 27. Reservations required. $30, HobcawBarony.org.

6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Karaoke with Jessie Taylor at Francis Marion Park (732 Front St.). Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: Marcus Anderson at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. This Pop/R&B and Jazz musician's career is fast becoming one to watch. Hailing from South Carolina, Marcus Anderson is currently performing to audiences all over the world as one of Prince's saxophonists in New Power Generation. As part of New Power Generation, Anderson has played and been showcased in such iconic festivals such as the Essence Music Festival, Monteux Jazz Festival and the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. Watching Marcus Anderson perform is akin to no other live experience. The tremendous musicianship Anderson displays in-person is matched only by his energetic, charismatic and passionate showmanship. Heavily influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, James Brown and Prince, Anderson's magnetic stage persona and tremendous enjoyment of performing is undeniable. Anderson makes the stage his musical playground and the stage becomes the setting for where "style meets substance." Gates open at 6 PM, $25-reserved, $45-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 13-16
8 PM - Swamp Fox Players present "And the Winner Is" at the Strand Theatre in Georgetown. Thurs.-Sat., 8 PM; Sun., 2:30 PM. Also offered Oct. 21-23.  $20, 843.527.2924.
 
Friday, Oct. 14
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Erika Marks (The Last Treasure) and Marybeth Whalen (The Things We Wish Were True) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. Erika Marks: It's been almost a decade since Liv, Whit and Sam were together. The three students became fast friends over their fascination with the lost schooner Patriot, which disappeared off the coast of North Carolina in 1813. Liv is particularly interested in the fate of passenger Theodosia Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr; there have been rumors about Theodosia and the wreck for over 200 years. When Liv is able to read a diary written by Theodosia Burr at a museum, she gets caught up in the excitement of the search again and the three old friends reunite in another attempt to find the ship. The real star of this story is the Patriot and all the rumors surrounding Theodosia Burr. Marybeth Whalen: From the author of The Mailbox (which sent numerous readers in search of it on the North Carolina coast) comes a novel about an idyllic small-town neighborhood when a near-tragedy triggers a series of dark revelations. From the outside, Sycamore Glen, North Carolina, might look like the perfect all-American neighborhood. But behind the white picket fences lies a web of secrets that reach from house to house.  During the course of a sweltering summer, long-buried secrets are revealed, and the neighbors learn that it's impossible to really know those closest to us. But is it impossible to love and forgive them. $25, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
 
1:30-4 PM - Learn to Throw A Cast Net. Boat season is here and if you have ever wondered how to throw a cast net, this is your chance! Come to Hobcaw Barony and learn this fool-proof way of opening the net with ease after only a few practice casts. You will never miss the bait again and will be welcomed on the bow of any boat once you have mastered the art of the throw. After practicing on land, participants will be taken to Clambank Creek to test their skills. Open for all ages. Bring your own cast net. Reservations required. $20, HobcawBarony.org.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: John Brown's Little Big Band at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Bassist, composer, educator and actor John Brown is a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and currently resides in Durham, NC. He is a graduate of the School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. John currently serves as Director of the Jazz Program and Associate Professor of the Practice of Music at Duke University. He has been performing professionally since his teens and has performed in the United States & abroad with artists like Wynton  Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Elvin Jones, Nnenna Freelon, Cyrus Chestnut, Diahann Carroll, Rosemary Clooney, and so many more. For an explosive night of Big Band sounds, don't miss John Brown's Little Big Band. Gates open at 6 PM, $25-general admission, $35-reserved, $75-preferred, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Saturday, Oct. 15
2-5 PM - Commander's Tour at the Kaminski House Museum. The mini tour will highlight the home of U. S. Navy Commander Harold Kaminski and his wife, Julia. Experience the "Commander's Den," filled with antique model ships, naval art, memorabilia, and much more. $5, 843.546.7706 or KaminskiMuseum.org.
 
7 PM - PIFMA: The Doo Wop Project at The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Throughout the show DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical with their hot band, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate - and in some cases entirely reimagine - some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. You will enjoy a night filled with harmonies and classic '60s hits such as Randy & The Rainbows' "Denise," Thurston Harris' "Little Bitty Pretty One," The Skyliners "Since I Don't Have You," The Capris' "Morse Code of Love," and many more. The show also includes doo-wop-inspired renditions of contemporary songs such as Amy Winehouse's "Valerie," Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," and Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours." Bring your own food and beverages, decorate your table and sit down with friends to enjoy this fabulous show! Gates open at 6 PM, $30-general admission, $50-reserved, 843.626.8911 or PawleysMusic.com.
 
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 15-16
11 AM - 27th Annual Wooden Boat Show. This year's show will feature one of the nation's premier wooden boat exhibits, a wooden boat building competition, children's model boat building, boat raffles, maritime arts & crafts, food and music. These events will take place on the waterfront and along Front Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown. Money raised through sales and donations will go toward the development of the Harbor Historical Association's maritime museum in Georgetown. In addition to the boat and commercial exhibits, family activities will include an Opti Pram regatta featuring the SC Youth Sailing program's fleet of wooden Optis, knot tying with Dan the Knot Man and kid's model boat building. More on the website! Sat., 11 AM-6 PM and Sun., 11 AM-4 PM, free, 843.340.3879 or WoodenBoatShow.com.

Ongoing!
TheArtsGrandStrand.com
(formerly myrtlebeachculturalcalendar.com)
Check out this updated nonprofit website, created and maintained by Murrells Inlet resident John Morken, to keep you informed about all of the cultural events on the Grand Strand. Dedicated to making it easy to know about all the Fine Arts events, it strips away pop culture and tourist attractions found in other guides. The What's Happening page has artists, performers and sponsors personally telling you what they are presenting NOW, along with ads for events. The calendar displays as a month, week, day or agenda. Each event is categorized (e.g., music, art), and you can choose to view any or all of the categories by clicking on them in the dropboxes at the top of the calendar.
 
Through Oct. 30 - National Sculpture Society 83rd Annual Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens. The annual juried exhibition of the National Sculpture Society, the oldest professional organization of sculptors in America, presents the work of masters alongside rising stars in American sculpture. Fifteen awards are presented by the Society along with the popular People's Choice Award, determined by votes of visitors to Brookgreen Gardens. Daily, 9:30 AM-5 PM, free with garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
  

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