| 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. |
| 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.
October/November Artist at the Waccamaw Library: C. Hoppin Shuler. Cynthia Hoppin Shuler studied in San Antonio, Texas, where she won a competitive fine art scholarship at the University of Texas, Austin. She completed her B.F.A. at Miami University in Ohio, further earning her post graduate studio experience at the University of Tennessee. Her work has been on display in several states and she has competed in international, national, and regional shows, winning several awards. Her artwork has a combination of impressionistic and expressionistic influences, with a rich palette of joyous color. For more information please contact Steele Bremner at sbremner@gtcounty.org October/November Photographers at the Waccamaw Library: Conchetta Davis, Sandra Barnes and June Jordan Multi-artist Conchetta "Chetta D" Davis will be exhibiting her tissue photography in October, and photographers Sandra Barnes and June J. Jordan will have their work on display October and November. Chetta D currently is a MFA candidate studying photography at SCAD Atlanta. Sandra Barnes relocated to Georgetown in 2009 after retiring from teaching. Her teaching experience includes teaching first graders on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico as well as teaching reading and art to all grade levels in Missouri and Arkansas. June J. Jordan is a graphic artist and photographer with a passion for history, the arts, and the environment. She designed posters and playbills for the former Murrells Inlet Community Theatre for 16-years, and has produced newsletters, artwork, and promotional materials for community groups and environmental endeavors. June's nature photography earned top honors in the S.C. Wildlife Federation Photography Contest. For more information, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
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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, as well as the team behind The Trail through the Zoo, a new coloring book created by Brookgreen volunteers! 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. Tuesdays, Oct. 4-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, 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. 1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with American Odyssey: The Voyage of Christopher Columbus, sponsored by Goldfinch Funeral Services, Coastal Carolina University, HTC, and Joseph Sanders Dentistry of Conway. The ETV produced series Carolina Stories: Ghosts & Legends: Volumes 1, 2, & 3 will be shown Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Showings are free and open to the public. For more information, 843.915.5320 or horrycountymuseum.org. 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, 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 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. Free to browse,sclchsnews@gmail.com.
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. $18, 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. 1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) will host a discussion by CCU Anthropology faculty on the Homo naledi (meaning "Star") fossil recently discovered in South Africa. We will watch several video clips about the deep cave excavation and examine 3D printed casts of the fossils to understand what this discovery means for human evolution. This lecture is free and open to the public, 843.915.5320 or horrycountymuseum.org. 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.net 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
1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with the ETV produced series Carolina Stories: Ghosts & Legends: Volume 1. Volumes 2 & 3 will be shown Oct. 19 and 26. Showings are free and open to the public. For more information, 843.915.5320 or horrycountymuseum.org.
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.
6:30 PM - Author's Table presents Dr. Ian McLaren, author of How Umbro Got Stoned, at the Waccamaw Library. Born in Northern Ireland, Dr. McLaren earned a PhD in Physics from Queens University Belfast. He immigrated to Boston to join the research faculty at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. McLaren maintained an active membership with the Boston Rugby Club while pursuing his research at MIT. The desire for proper athletic uniforms led him to start a company importing authentic rugby uniforms. As the company grew and expanded, Dr. McLaren searched for a US manufacturing resource. The business was sold to Stone Manufacturing Company in Greenville, S.C. Dr. McLaren, "with three employees, moved from Massachusetts to Greenville to continue growing the business and over the following decade Umbro soccer gear, and especially Umbro shorts, grew to become the leading sportswear brand in the USA." In the end, the company was unable to keep up with the growth and sold the business to a European group. Dr. McLaren and his wife, Goffinet, retired to the Litchfield area ten years ago. Free and open to the public. Contact sbremner@gtcounty.org to reserve a seat. 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. $18, 843.527.2924. Friday, Oct. 14 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Erika Marks (The Last Treasure) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. 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. $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. Tuesday, Oct. 18 1:30-4 PM - Hike Hobcaw: Hike to Clambank. This 4-mile hike along the edge of Hobcaw Barony's 5,000-acre salt marsh allows participants the opportunity to study the history and ecology of one of the best understood estuaries in the world. The group will meet at Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center and travel down Crab Hall Road and explore Clambank Landing on Goat Island, as well as the observation tower. Reservations required. $25, HobcawBarony.org.
5:30-6:30 PM - Finding Your Family Tree - free workshop at Georgetown Library Auditorium (405 Cleland St). Learn how to begin creating and researching your family tree, using online and print resources. The workshops will be taught by Patti Burns, Adult Services Librarian, who has thirty years of local history and genealogical research experience. She is currently working with the Nature Conservatory to identify individuals buried on Sandy Island and with Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church to photograph their cemetery. Burns can also provide one on one help with your genealogy questions through the library's Book-A-Librarian program. Follow-up workshop on Oct. 27. For questions about any of the genealogy workshops or services, 843.545.3388 or pburns@gtcounty.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with the ETV produced series Carolina Stories: Ghosts & Legends: Volume 2. Volume 3 will be shown Oct. 26. Showings are free and open to the public. For more information, 843.915.5320 or horrycountymuseum.org. Thursday, Oct. 20 11 AM-2 PM - Boat Tour to Hobcaw Barony. Reservations required. $35/person, 843.477.0287 or LowcountryTours.com. 1:30-3:30 PM - Bellefield Plantation Tour at Hobcaw Barony. This program takes place on the grounds of Bellefield Plantation, the home of Belle Baruch, the daughter of Bernard and Anne Baruch. Belle built her permanent home in what she called the "friendliest woods in the world." As the house stands empty and awaits restoration, these tours provide a chance to walk the grounds, see the stables, kennels, garage and gardens of a once stately home as well as step inside the house to understand Belle's simple lifestyle and her love of the lowcountry. Reservations required. $20, HobcawBarony.org. 6-9 PM - Georgetown Business Association presents Carolina Midnight at Francis Marion Park (732 Front St.). Free, GeorgetownSeaport.com. Thursday & Friday, Oct. 20-21 Times vary - Plantation Sportsmen Series: ACE Basin History and Ecology.This two-part program includes dinner on Thursday in the dining room at Hobcaw House, as Mr. and Mrs. Baruch's guests, to hear a guest speaker discuss the history and ecology of the area between Charleston and Beaufort, the watershed of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers. On Friday, we travel on our Hobcaw bus to Nemours Plantation and its associated properties as guests of the Nemours Wildlife Foundation, established by the late Eugene duPont III and his family. Much like Hobcaw Barony, the 9,800-acre plantation is dedicated to research, education and stewardship while researching its plantation history and preserving the duPont legacy. A wagon ride to observe the forest and wetlands and a lunch at the main house are included. Reservations required, limited to 24. Thurs., 6-9 PM and Fri., 7:30 AM-5 PM, $150, HobcawBarony.org. Friday, Oct. 21 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Janice Y. K. Lee (The Expatriates) at Ocean One, Litchfield. Following her New York Times bestselling debut (The Piano Teacher) where she was described as a "female, funny Henry James in Asia," Lee's long-awaited new novel explores the emotions, identities and relationships of three very different American women living in the same small expat community in Hong Kong. Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, is adrift, undone by a terrible incident in her recent past. Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, something she believes could save her foundering marriage. Meanwhile, Margaret, once a happily married mother of three, questions her maternal identity in the wake of a shattering loss. As each woman struggles with her own demons, their lives collide in ways that have irreversible consequences for them all. Atmospheric, moving and utterly compelling, The Expatriates confirms Lee as an exceptional talent and one of our keenest observers of women's inner lives. $25, 843.235.9600. 6:30 PM - Free Western Movies at Waccamaw Library - The Magnificent Seven (1960 R), starring Yul Brynner as Chris Adams, a Cajun gunslinger, Steve McQueen as Vin Tanner, the Drifter, Charles Bronson as Bernardo O'Reilly, the desperate professional. A Mexican village is persistently raided by a group of outlaws. The townspeople, too afraid to fight off the bandits themselves hire seven American gunslingers. Additional movies Oct. 3 and Nov. 4. For more information and to reserve a seat, sbremner@gtcounty.org.
Sunday, Oct. 23 2:30 PM - "Author's Table" presents Richard Lutman and his gritty Western, Patch of Dirt, at the Waccamaw Library . Patch of Dirt is a big sky romance, set in the wilds of Montana. Attendees will enjoy readings from the novel and a book signing. Based on the author's first-hand, youthful labors on a "Big Sky Country" ranch, this fictional account features scenes both detailed and believable. "The backdrops of the beautiful, desolate landscapes of a cold backwoods American West," the Red City Review noted recently, "successfully infuse the narrative with a brooding, brutal, and melancholy atmosphere." In addition to working on a rural Montana ranch, author Richard Lutman has also been a TV news photographer, a filmmaker, and a cab driver in the urban badlands and concrete canyons of Manhattan, New York. He has, apart from Patch of Dirt, published over two dozen short stories, three chapbooks, two novellas, and one nonfiction book. Free! For more information and to reserve a seat, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 3:30 PM - Free Western Movies at Waccamaw Library presents Lonely are the Brave (1962 NR). Kirk Douglas as John W. "Jack" Burns, a fiercely independent cowboy, arranges to have himself arrested in order to help an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary. The plot thickens as he helps his friend escape. Additional movie Nov. 4. For more information and to reserve a seat, sbremner@gtcounty.org. 5-9 PM - Waccamaw Riverkeeper Annual River Celebration at the Riverside Club on the Waccamaw River, off of Hwy 90 in Conway, SC. This is a great opportunity to support our efforts and enjoy live music by the Steady Hand String Band, evening boat rides along the Waccamaw River with Capt. Jim of River Memories, heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine and a silent auction. The silent auction includes many unique art works, bountiful gift baskets, jewelry, sculpture and recreational packages. The delicious appetizers, refreshments and entertainment contribute to an amazing evening on the banks of the beautiful Waccamaw River. $30 per person (member) / $35 per person (non-member) / $20 per person (full-time student - must provide student ID, no alcohol). For more information, winyahrivers.org or 843.349.4007.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23 8 PM - Swamp Fox Players present "And the Winner Is" at the Strand Theatre in Georgetown. Fri.-Sat., 8 PM (Sun. 2:30 PM), $18, 843.527.2924. Wednesday, Oct. 26 1 PM - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) continues its Documentary Matinee Series with the ETV produced series Carolina Stories: Ghosts & Legends: Volumes 3. Showings are free and open to the public. For more information, 843.915.5320 or horrycountymuseum.org.
Thursday, Oct. 27 1:30-4:30 PM - Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobcaw Barony. See Oct. 6 entry for details. Reservations required. $30, HobcawBarony.org.
5:30-6:30 PM - Cemeteries: More than Granite & Marble - free genealogical workshop at Georgetown Library Auditorium (405 Cleland St.). We can learn a lot about local history and genealogy from the burial markers honoring our dead. This presentation will include many interesting facts you can learn from visiting cemeteries. For questions about any of the genealogy workshops or services, 843.545.3388 or pburns@gtcounty.org.
Friday, Oct. 28 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Mary Alice Monroe (A Lowcountry Christmas) at Pawleys Plantation. In this poignant continuation of the Lowcountry Summer series, a wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas. As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it's the worst Christmas ever. His father's shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can't afford the dog he desperately wants. "Your brother's return from war is our family's gift," his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays. Then Taylor's service dog arrives - a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. His brother even got the dog! When Miller goes out on Christmas Eve with his father's axe, determined to get his family the tree they can't afford, he takes the dog for company - but accidentally winds up lost in the wild forest. The splintered family must come together to rediscover their strengths, family bond, and the true meaning of Christmas. $25, 843.235.9600. Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28-29 9 AM-5 PM - 28th Annual Arts and Craft Festival, sponsored by the Women's Club Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church (1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island). More than 60 vendors, fabulous food to go (homemade soups, quiches, chicken casseroles, Shepherd's Pie, meatballs). Phenomenal bake sale. On site Women's Club café serving breakfast and lunch. Used book sale. Book signings by local authors and every kind of craft imaginable. Silent auction of new, handcrafted items. You will have ample opportunity to take home many treasures! Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. Rain or shine! Fri., 9 AM-5 PM and Sat., 9 AM-4 PM, free to attend, 843.237.3428. Saturday, Oct. 29 11 AM-1 PM The Moveable Feast: Jon Meacham (Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush) at Pawleys Plantation. From Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Lion, Franklin and Winston and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, Jon Meacham, comes Destiny and Power, a sweeping yet intimate biography of George H. W. Bush. Meacham has had the kind of charmed professional life that other journalists can only envy: Newsweek managing editor at 29; editor at 37; author of four books, the latest, American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, awarded the Pulitzer Prize last year in biography; currently executive editor and executive vice president at Random House. Destiny and Power reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a deep appreciation of history and the personalities who shape it. His kinder, gentler approach succeeds in making George H. W. Bush a more sympathetic - and more complex - figure than if the former president had written his own doorstopper. A portion of the proceeds of this Moveable Feast will benefit Hobcaw Barony. $50 (includes book), 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. 1-4 PM - Family Fun and Literacy Day at Kaminski House Museum, sponsored by International Paper. A fun-filled afternoon on the lawn will include storytelling, children's games, scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, a healthy foods tent and a spirited pumpkin patch. Free and open to the public, 843.546.7706. Monday, Oct. 31 5-11 PM - Halloween on the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet. Festivities begin at 5 PM with Trick-or-Treating along the MarshWalk for the kids and the Annual Children's Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the Scariest, the Funniest and the Most Creative costumes. Later, join in for grown-up fun with the Adult Costume Contest! Over $2,500 in cash and prizes awarded for the top three costumes. Free, details at Marshwalk.com or call 843.497.3450.
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. Through Nov. - The Horry County Museum (805 Main St., Conway) offers a new pictorial exhibit, Hurricane Hazel: Through Our Lenses. The photographs on exhibit were donated to the museum by local photographers. These personal photos tell the story of Hurricane Hazel's devastation and the impact the hurricane had along the Grand Strand. Many of these photographs are now also part of the Horry County Archives Center's Digital Repository, which can be found at http://www.coastal.edu/library/digital/index.html. The Horry County Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM-5 PM. 843.915-5320 or hcgmuseum@horrycounty.org. Through 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. MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.
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