| FOWL Community Connector May 1, 2018 |
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| 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. Game on! We play a wide variety of family friendly board and card games and always have a great time. Free, ddennis@gtcounty.org. - Mondays - Open Gaming & Cooperative game day, ages 10+, 3-6 PM.
- Tuesdays - Open Gaming & Tabletop, ages 10+, 3-6 PM.
- Wednesdays - Open Gaming & Magic the Gathering Day, ages 10+, 3-6 PM.
- Open Gaming & Art Day, 10+, 3-6 PM.
- Fridays - Minecraft Friday, all ages (under 10 accompanied by adult), 2:30-5 PM.
- Saturdays - Open Gaming, 10+, 11 AM-5 PM. First Saturday each month - Magic the Gathering Draft and competition; Last Saturday each month - Library Game Days, 11 AM-1 PM focus on games for children and families; 1 PM on focus on games for teens and adults.
PLUS, - Storytime! Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM. Ages birth to 5.
- 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.
- 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.
Adults at Waccamaw Library - most programs are free, although some require membership. Contact tmcintyre@gtcounty.org. - Tidelands Camera Club meets on the first Monday each month, 9-11 AM.
- Waccamaw Genealogy Club meets on the third Monday each month, 9-11:30 AM.
- 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.
- Low Country Herb Society meets at 9:30 AM on the second Tuesday each month through May 8. Annual dues are $25, sclchsnews@gmail.com.
- Mah Jongg Club meets Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, bring your set and current card.
- A Course in Miracles meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8 PM, facilitated by Marc Breines, 704.309.2415.
- Toastmasters meets noon-1 PM on the second and fourth Thursday each month (May 10). Improve communication skills, increase self-confidence, think on your feet, give a great "elevator" speech, share stories. Free and open to the public, rachel@kingoneproperties.com or pahero@msn.com.
May/June Artist at the Waccamaw Library: Lisa Blayton. Artist Lisa Blayton's original paintings and contemporary free forms will be on display in May and June. She uses porcelain forms, clay, and overglaze oil painting techniques from the 1800s to create her artwork, and often incorporates favored themes like southern plants, scenes, and landscapes. Her free form sculptures include cotton, hand applied metals and recycled glass, to mirror shapes and textures found in nature. Blayton has lived all over the Palmetto State, from the mountains to the coast. She grew up in rural, upper South Carolina with its "rolling hills, wildlife and endless greenery." As an adult, she enjoys the beaches and marsh scenery of the Lowcountry. For more information, tmcintyre@gtcounty.org.
May/June Photographer at the Waccamaw Library: Walter Morris. The colorful photography of Dr. Walter Morris will be featured through June. Dr. Morris moved to Litchfield permanently in June 2005 after visiting the area for decades. He practiced general dentistry for 50 years in Pinehurst, N.C. The area has given Dr. Morris plenty to photograph. His stunning images have won several local exhibits over the years. For more information, tmcintyre@gtcounty.org. |
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS - As of June 1, 2018, any donation of $20 or more includes a FOWL membership for you and your immediate family (spouse and children). We have combined our Individual and Family membership levels.
- We are discontinuing the Youth designation.
- In June, any membership renewals or new signups will be at the $20 and higher levels.
- Supporter, Patron, and larger donations are always welcome. We will continue to offer discounts at the Friends Center at these donation levels.
Your membership is a tax-free donation because FOWL is a 501(c)3 organization. You can now make your donation on-line at TheFOWL.org or via the new donation envelopes available at the Friends Center.
Volunteer Opportunity: The staff of the Heritage Center at the Georgetown Library are searching for hard-working volunteers who love history and who are interested in sharing their knowledge with Library patrons. Volunteers are needed to assist in the everyday operations of the Center, which include: meeting and greeting Library patrons as they visit the Center, providing information on the history of Georgetown County, and informing visitors of the many historical venues available to tour in the area. Morning and afternoon opportunities are available on Monday through Saturday. The Library's Heritage Center also offers visitors a chance to come in and explore the history of Georgetown County through on-demand video documentaries on such subjects as the Great Depression, WWII, and the men and women of Georgetown. If you are interested in volunteering at the Heritage Center, please contact Julie Warren at 843.545.3316 orjwarren@gtcounty.org.
Tuesday, May 1 Palmetto Giving Day is a 24-hour, online giving event (midnight to midnight) for Georgetown County. Together, we're making Georgetown County a better place to live, work and play. We encourage you to join us on May 1, 2018 in support of 54 nonprofit organizations working in Georgetown County. PalmettoGivingDay.org.
3-7 PM - Celebrate Palmetto Giving Day at The Hammock Shops Village (10880 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island) with Tara Hall, DJ, live entertainment, food, meet & greet. Free and open to the public.
7 PM - The Strand Cinema (710 Front St., Georgetown) presents a special FREE screening of "Chasing Coral." Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Doors open at 6:30 PM, 843.527.2924, 3# or StrandCinema.org.
Thursday, May 3 10 AM - First Thursday Speaker Series presents Ron Roth, "All Things Southern: The Charleston Renaissance & Revival of Southern Art." Nationally known historian explores post-Civil War Charleston, once "the Queen of the South" which was still struggling with economic and cultural stagnation, when in 1915 a group of writers and artists rediscovered the City's beauty and artistic possibilities, fueling a cultural and economic revival. Funding provided by South Carolina Humanities. Free and open to the public, stpetepic@aol.com or theFOWL.org.
5:30-7:30 PM - Opening Reception for the 21st Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. Awards presentation begins at 6 PM. The exhibit continues through June 10 (gallery hours from 10 AM-4 PM, Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 PM, Sundays). Free and open to the public (donations welcome), 843.238.2510 or MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.
6-9 PM - Art and Science Program at the National Estuarine Research Reserve on Hobcaw Barony. Come join Reserve staff and artist Marie Nichols for an evening of science and painting! Learn about salt marshes and their importance while painting a beautiful watercolor marsh landscape to take home! All art supplies will be provided and light refreshments will be served. Limited to 10; registration required. $25, 843.904.9017.
Friday, May 4 10 AM-5 PM - Paint-in with Danny McLaughlin at the Litchfield Exchange (14363 Ocean Highway, behind Applewood House of Pancakes). Join this day-long opportunity to paint with one of the region's finest. Bring finished/unfinished works in any medium, any subject matter, any skill level for review, suggestions and instruction in color theory and composition by one of the area's local art treasures. Tables and chairs provided; bring art supplies and easel if needed. Offered bi-monthly (Friday, May 4, Saturday, May 19), space is limited. $45, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Jonathan Green (The Freedom Ship of Robert Smalls) at Inlet Affairs. Based on the true story of Robert Smalls, born a slave in 1839 in Beaufort, S.C., who gained fame as an African American hero of the American Civil War. Author Louise Meriwether tells the inspirational story of Smalls' life as a slave, his boyhood dream of freedom, and his bold and daring plan as a young man to commandeer a Confederate gunboat from Charleston Harbor and escape with fifteen fellow slaves and family members. Smalls joined the Union Navy, rose to the rank of captain, and became the first African American to command a U.S. service ship. After the war Smalls returned to Beaufort, bought the home of his former master, and began a long career in state and national politics. This new edition is graced with unmistakable illustrations by Jonathan Green, iconic lowcountry artist. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
Friday & Saturday, May 4-5 All day - St. John' s Greek Orthodox Church (3301 33rd Avenue North, Myrtle Beach) is having a Fine Arts/Fine Crafts Sale. If you are interested in displaying/selling your work, contact Eugenia Tribett, event coordinator at 843.448.3773 or stjbgocmb@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 5 7 AM - 7th Annual Paddle Fest benefiting Tara Hall Home for Boys. 6th Annual Paddle Fest to benefit Tara Hall Home for Boys, a nationally accredited long-term residential home and school that accepts neglected, troubled and abused boys. The fundraiser sees hundreds take to the water every year, venturing out on Black Mingo Creek in kayaks, canoes and even on paddleboards. They navigate a scenic two-mile route to the shores of Tara Hall Home for Boys, where they and others enjoy outdoor activities, live music from local bands, food and more. Activities for children will include waterslides, face painting and afternoon races - kayaks for the older kids and barrel races for the younger. The On-site Event Registration Booth will be open 6:30-9 AM at Union Station, 333 Henry Road, Hemingway (Hwy41/51). Kayak rental is first come first serve with a paid registration. Cost for the event is $40 for paddlers ($25 for youth 8-16 and free for those 7 and under with an adult); or $10 for non-paddlers ($5 for youth 8-16 and free for kids 7 and under). For more information, 843.546.3000 or TaraHall.org.
Early! Teeing Off to Fight Senior Isolation - 12th Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Fundraising Golf Tournament at the Founders Club, Pawleys Island! Visit www.GracefullyAging.org or 843.839.0702 for tournament details and to sign up.
9:30-10:30 AM - Farm Harvest Day at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm (corner of Hwy 701 North and Harris Short Cut Road, Conway). This month the public is invited to learn about, and harvest, turnips, a common root vegetable that had many uses on the farm. Visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase produce depending on availability. Free and open to the public, 843.365.3596 or HorryCountyMuseum.org.
1 PM - World Labyrinth Day Walk for Peace at Brookgreen Gardens labyrinth. World Labyrinth Day was established as a worldwide event in 2008 and is held each year on the first Saturday in May. The idea is that each group walks at 1:00 p.m. in their local time zone, producing a "rolling wave" of walkers for peace across the globe. Meet at the Wall Lowcountry Center's picnic table area at 12:30 PM for a brief talk and then proceed together to the labyrinth for the walk. You are free to leave or remain after your walk; docents will be at the labyrinth until at least 2 PM for latecomers. The event is free for members and included with garden admission for non-members. 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. 6-10 PM - Friends of Brookgreen Garden hold their annual spring benefit in the Palmetto Garden, this year themed "Viva Havana!" Enjoy an evening of Cuban cuisine, tropical cocktails, salsa dancing, a fabulous silent auction and so much more. Attire is Cuban Chic (think Panama hats, floral prints and dancing shoes). Rain date, Sunday, May 6. $175 per person, 843.235.6026 or Brookgreen.org/benefit. Tuesday, May 8 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Robin Salmon (Brookgreen Gardens: Atalaya) at The Reserve. Robin R. Salmon,vice president of art and historical collections and curator of sculpture at Brookgreen Gardens, focuses on Archer Huntington's passion for the history and culture of Spain as shown in the home he designed. Inspired by the Moorish architecture of Spain and northern Africa, Atalaya was not the usual millionaire's beach resort, although it provided an economic boon to the area. The home was a retreat while Anna recuperated from tuberculosis and Archer continued his business and philanthropic interests. Today, Atalaya is part of Huntington Beach State Park where visitors tour the home with a docent or an audio tour and are intrigued by its design and the legacy of the Huntingtons. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
4 PM - Grandparenting 101. Creative educator and writer Jana Hletko will be the featured speaker at the Waccamaw Library's May Author's Table. Hletko has a special treat in store: her books 100 Plus Things to do with your Grandchildren and Cousins Camp 2.0: A Guide To Spending Special Time With Your Grandchildren have all the ingredients for a lifetime of fun events with the little ones. Hletko has plenty of "boots on the ground" training for her book ideas: she and her husband Paul, a pediatrician, have three adult children and nine grandchildren. She was one of the first 100 teachers in the United States to attain certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. With that honor came an invitation to the White House and a meeting with President Bill Clinton. In 1999-2000, she was the Georgetown County Teacher of the Year, and she was the South Carolina Journalism Teacher of the Year in 2005. Come gather some creative fodder for your visits with the grands. Free and open to the public, TMcIntyre@gtcounty.org.
Wednesday, May 9 8:30 AM-1 PM - North Inlet Paddle. Join the 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). Also offered May 23, June 8, July 9, Aug. 7, Aug. 20. $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6; registration required, 843.904.9017.
Thursday, May 10 9:30-11 AM - Make & Take Herb Gardening Class at Murrells Inlet Community Center (4462 Murrells Inlet Road). Instructed by Sue from Inlet Culinary Garden. All materials provided, just bring gloves! $20, reservations required, 843.545.3651.
Thursday-Sunday, May 10-13 8 PM - Swamp Fox Players present "Love, Lies, and The Doctor's Dilemma" by Michael & Susan Parker, directed by Inge Ebert, at The Strand Theater, Front Street, Georgetown. Joan lives with the great love of her life and in an effort to hide their relationship from her overbearing sister-in-law, she lies about his identity. One little white lie leads to another and then others as Vinny "The Enforcer," a dress-wearing son, and a walking-catastrophe neighbor add to the chaos and confusion! You will be asking yourself - is the doctor in? Join us for this hilarious comedy! Thursday-Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 2:30 PM. Also offered May 17-20. $18, 843.527.2924, 1#.
Friday, May 11 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Mary Kay Andrews (The High Tide Club) at Ocean One, Litchfield. High times, high finance and high humor with the inimitable MKA! The Feast is full but Mary Kay will be at Litchfield Books at 2 PM for a book signing at Litchfield Books, 843.237.8138. 5:30-8 PM - Wine Walk on Front Street, Georgetown. 18 stops, tickets ($25) are available at www.ccgc.yapsody.com. 6:30 PM - New Gullah Supper Club at the Pavilion Restaurant, Brookgreen Gardens. Food Television star Kardea Brown is traveling from state to state cooking traditional Gullah dishes with a contemporary twist. The New Gullah Supper Club aims to unite people from different walks of life with one common interest, to enjoy good food with great people. Chef Kardea Brown will prepare her spin on Gullah-inspired Southern dishes with a contemporary twist. The menu will consist of a welcoming smorgasbord, small plate, salad, entrée, dessert, and wine. Seating is family style. Tickets are $100 per person and are available by calling ShowClix at 888.718.4253 or Brookgreen.org.
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 10 AM-5 PM (Sat) and 11 AM-4 PM (Sun) - Art Walk on Front Street, Georgetown. Enjoy Juried Art along Front Street, Art in the Park Vendors, Music by the Morris Brothers, Dan Sachs & Sally Lu, Local Authors (Bud Hill & Billy Baldwin signing Carolina Rambling, John Kenny signing A Very Special Family, Ernie Merchant signing Lost & Found), Mother's Day Wall of Remembrance (bring a copy of a picture of your mom to post on The Wall!), Photography, Fun-filled Art Activities for children and Georgetown County Student Art.....and more!!!!!
Saturday, May 12 7:30-11:30 AM - Birding Adventures at Hobcaw. Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Hobcaw Barony and learn about migrant and resident birds in our area including warblers, buntings, flycatchers, and shorebirds. Join Wendy Allen, Reserve Manager, for a guided birding trip through the forests and marshes of Hobcaw. Bring water, snack, and binoculars (if you have them). $10/person; weather permitting; limited to 12; registration required, 843.904.9017.
10 AM-4 PM - Museum Day at the Horry County Museum (805 Main St, Conway). Celebrate the Horry County Museum and our local history! From 10 AM-2 PM, visitors can have fossils and minerals identified and learn about our fossil history with a special demonstration from local expert, Don Kirkpatrick. Local author and historian Ted Gragg will also be on hand to identify Civil War era artifacts. Throughout the day, visitors can view the episode of "Tanked" featuring the Horry County Museum in the McCown Auditorium, and get up close with local wildlife from Playcard Environmental Center in our Natural History Gallery. Families are also invited to visit the Conway Library for special programming. Living history demonstrations of butter making and Colonial food ways will be on hand as well. Information tables featuring material from local cultural institutions will be set up throughout the day for visitors to learn about some of the great history and resources our area has to offer. Free to the public and will feature various activities, demonstrations and information stations for all ages, 843-915-5320 or HorryCountyMuseum.org.
11 AM-3 PM - Sweetgrass Basket Making Class at Hampton Plantation. Join Barbara McCormick as she teaches you the age-old tradition of sweetgrass basket making. $45 per person. Space limited; reservations required, 843.546.9361.
1:30-4 PM - Hike Hobcaw: Family Beach Walk. The southern two miles of Debidue Island belongs to the Belle W. Baruch Foundation. Come explore the undeveloped barrier island with Hobcaw Barony staff. Bare trees, shorebirds and views of wind shear, erosion and accretion result in a lesson on beach ecology in a beautiful setting. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. (Exertion level: High impact, hiking for three miles.) $25/person; weather permitting; limited to 28, reservations required, HobcawBarony.org.
2 PM - Kardea Brown will hold a Gullah Cooking Demonstration and Tasting in Brookgreen Gardens' Lowcountry Center Auditorium. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at Brookgreen.org or by calling ShowClix at 888.718.4253.
Monday, May 14 7:30 AM-12:30 PM - North Inlet Boat Tour. Enjoy a rare opportunity to travel as a small group to explore the creeks and islands of the best understood estuary in the world. Captain Paul Kenny and Foundation staff will explain salt marsh ecology, international research, and coastal history on a very special boat trip, witnessing the spot where Lafayette landed in 1777. Departing from Hobcaw Pier, the boat meanders through serpentine creeks from the Inlet to Pumpkinseed Island to Muddy Bay and back. Snacks, water and PFDs provided. (Exertion level: Moderate impact, embarking/disembarking boat, standing, some sitting.) $125/person; weather permitting; limited to 5, reservations required, HobcawBarony.org. 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Dorothea Benton Frank (By Invitation Only) at Pawleys Plantation. What happens when a young sophisticated Chicagoan falls for the owner of a farm on Johns Island, a lush Lowcountry paradise off the coast of South Carolina - trading the bustle of a city for a small southern town. City mouse meets country mouse in this thoughtful, timely, humorous and bighearted tale - just what we'd expect from Dottie - and we get her the day before her book's released! $60 (includes book & lunch), 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. Tuesday, May 15 10 AM - Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street) presents Dwight McInvaill will present a study of the most outstanding artist and community activist of the Renaissance with "Alice Ravenel Huger Smith: Beloved Family and Cherished Friends: Special Catalysts to a Charleston Renaissance Artist." Free and open to the public, 843.545.3300. Noon-2 PM - The Moveable Feast: Jon Meacham (The Soul of America) at Pawleys Plantation. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear. Our current climate of partisan fury is not new, and Meacham shows us how what Abraham Lincoln called the "better angels of our nature" have repeatedly won the day. Each of the dramatic hours in our national life have been shaped by the contest to lead the country to look forward rather than back, to assert hope over fear-a struggle that continues even now. To accommodate Jon's flight schedule, we will have lunch first (at noon), followed by his talk and book signing. $62, incl. book & lunch, a portion of book sales will benefit Hobcaw Barony. 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
Thursday, May 17 9:30-11 AM - Make & Take Herb Gardening Class at Waccamaw Regional Recreation Center (83 Duncan Avenue, Pawleys Island). Instructed by Sue from Inlet Culinary Garden. All materials provided, just bring gloves! $20, reservations required, 843.545.3202.
5:30-8 PM - Baruch Roundtable: Colonial Culinary Archaeology. Experience a dinner and wine reception overlooking Winyah Bay in the dining room at Hobcaw House. After dessert, retire to the living room to hear Martha Zierden, Curator of Historical Archaeology at the Charleston Museum, speak on the history of Lowcountry foodways. Celebrating King George's 1718 grant of Hobcaw Barony, the Foundation and Zierden's 30 years of research exhibit the colonial cuisine of the past that combines European, African, Native American and West Indian influences. (Exertion level: Low impact, sitting) $85 (limited to 26), reservations required, HobcawBarony.org.
Thursday-Sunday, May 17-20 8 PM - Swamp Fox Players present "Love, Lies, and The Doctor's Dilemma" at The Strand Theater, Front Street, Georgetown. See May 10-13 entry for details. Thursday-Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 2:30 PM. $18, 843.527.2924, 1#.
Friday, May 18 10 AM-Noon - Shell Midden Paddle. Join the Reserve and Surf the Earth for a naturalist-guided tour to the shell middens 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). $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6 participants; registration required, 843.904.9017.
11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Tom Poland (South Carolina Country Roads) at Kimbel's, Wachesaw. With characteristic modesty, South Carolina author Tom Poland might deny it, but he shares a kindred spirit and eloquence with late New England poet Robert Frost. Both he and Frost have been drawn inexorably to the road "less traveled and that has made the difference" to both of them. Frost immortalized his life journey in the famous poem, "The Road Not Taken." And now, son of the South and Midlands photojournalist Tom Poland is beguiling us with his newest book. $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
Saturday, May 19 9 AM-Noon - History and Horticulture in the Victory Garden at Hobcaw Barony. Families drive themselves to the Victory Garden at Bellefield Planation to participate in a hands-on learning experience that explores the history and horticulture at Hobcaw Barony. This program allows participants to immerse themselves in interactive stations that demonstrate dyeing techniques through history, stages of decomposition, stringing of tobacco and its importance to the Lowcountry, pollination and the bees of the Barony, as well as learning to read the ages of trees in the forests. There will also be a hayride for all! After a scavenger hunt, participants will also be able to plant a plant in the garden and take away a plant of their own. At the end of the program, Hobcaw Barony staff and volunteers will host a lady bug release for all to witness. (Exertion level: Moderate impact, walking, standing for long periods) $20/car, reservations required, HobcawBarony.org. Tuesday, May 22 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Margaret Bradham Thornton (A Theory of Love), Ocean One, Litchfield. A follow-up to her successful debut Charleston and set in the world's most glamorous landscapes, this moving new love story draws on a metaphor of entanglement theory to ask: when two people collide, are they forever attached no matter where they are? Helen Gibbs, a British journalist on assignment on the west coast of Mexico, meets Christopher Delavaux, an intriguing half-French, half-American lawyer-turned-financier who has come alone to surf. Living lives that never stop moving, from their first encounter in Bermeja to marriage in London and travels to such places as Saint-Tropez, Tangier, and Santa Clara, Helen and Christopher must decide how much they exist for themselves and how much they exist for each other. A Theory of Love captures the ambivalence at the center of human experience: does one reside in the familiar comforts of solitude or dare to open one's heart and risk having it broken? Set in some of the most picturesque places in the world, this novel questions what it means to love someone and leaves us wondering-can nothing save us but a fall? $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com.
Wednesday, May 23 8:30 AM-1 PM - North Inlet Paddle. See May 9 entry for details. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snack, and camera/binoculars (if desired). Also offered June 8, July 9, Aug. 7, Aug. 20. $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6; registration required, 843.904.9017.
Thursday, May 24-Sunday, Aug. 19 7-10 PM - Brookgreen Summer Lights Festival. Brookgreen will light up your summer nights, Wednesdays through Saturdays! Created by Chinese Craftsmen in the tradition of famous Chinese Lantern Festivals, this exhibit will inhabit the Lowcountry Zoo with larger-than-life, illuminated silk lantern sculptures in a variety of native animals, insects and plants. The festival will also include games, performances, crafts for the kids, and local food truck vendors. $20 for adults and $15 for children 4 - 12. Children 3 and under are free. Members receive a $5 discount on the ticket price. During the Festival, Brookgreen will close at 5 PM and gates will re-open at 6:30 PM. 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org. Friday, May 25 11 AM-1 PM - The Moveable Feast: Mary Alice Monroe (Beach House Reunion) at Pawleys Plantation. With Beach House for Rent on the New York Times bestseller list, the world's premier environmental novelist continues the Beach House Series with a "reunion." $30, 843.235.9600 or ClassAtPawleys.com. Friday-Sunday, May 25-27 7 PM - Waccamaw Getaway Music Festival is a laid back 3-day music festival on the banks of the beautiful Waccamaw River, at the Bucksport Marina (135 Bucksport Road near Conway). Camping is available (and encouraged) to experience the full festival experience. You can come by car or boat, but definitely come and enjoy some great music & soak in the cool vibes! Ticket price includes camping and parking (3-day pass - $125, Friday only - $30, Saturday or Sunday only - $45. Gates open at noon on Friday, music starts at 7 PM. There will be merchandise vendors and food from the onsite restaurant. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Winyah Rivers Foundation, Riverkeeper@winyahrivers.org or 843.349.4007. Sunday, May 27 7-9 PM - Cool Summer Evenings Concert Series at Brookgreen. Bring a lawn chair and find your favorite spot under the shade of the Live Oaks to enjoy "Prettier Than Matt." Sing along, dance and enjoy the talents of a different local and regional band each Sunday through Aug. 19. Also offered June 3, 10, 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, August 4, 12 & 19. Beverages and light refreshments available for purchase (no coolers please). 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
Wednesday, May 30 1-2 PM - Feeding Frenzy. Feeding time at Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center is the most exciting time of the day - for our animals, at least! Help Reserve staff feed our hungry exhibit critters, including our North Inlet fishes, crabs, turtles, snakes, and even our alligator! During the feeding, learn about the animals' biology and their natural habitats. Also offered June 11, July 11 and Aug. 17. Free; limited to 15; registration required, 843.904.9017. June 12 - Fundraiser at Hog Heaven for the Waccamaw Indian Pauwau (which takes place each fall). Join Cheryl Sievers-Cail to learn about the significance of the regions' Settlement Indians and their contributions to the early colonial establishment of present-day South Carolina (including geographical place names, trade in food and goods, education in hunting, fishing, agriculture and engineering, labor, defense of colonies and guides-navigators in the exploration of rivers and terrain). Limited seating. Tax deductible tickets ($20 each), includes full buffet (6-7 PM) and talk (7 PM). Checks payable to "The Waccamaw Indians" mailed to Georgia Comfort, 307 Hagley Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585 will be at will call at Hog Heaven on June 12. 843.240.3087.
June 12, 19 & 26 - Family Fun Nights at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church (9967 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island). Community families are welcome on the church campus from 6-8 PM on Tuesdays for special programs, popcorn, hotdogs, hamburgers! June 12: County Fair: Games for All Ages, Musical Entertainment; June 19: Celebrate Stories: Storytellers, Book Fair, Puppetry; June 26: Celebrate Water Fun: Inflatables and Water Games! Free and open to community families, PawleysIslandPresby.com or 843.237.4581. Sept. 3 & 13 - Travel Alaska-Inside Passage and benefit FOWL: Barbara McGhee of Cameo Travel Enrichment offers a 10-day cruise along Alaska's famed Inside Passage departing from San Francisco on the Princess Line. Ports of call: San Francisco, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Victoria/British Columbia, San Francisco. Prices range from $1,189-$2,654 per person, based on double occupancy. Government taxes are not included. For assistance with booking, air fares to SF and transfers to cruise ship, contact Barbara McGhee, 843.650.4501 or barbara@cameotravelcenter.com.
Oct. 15 - Travel to China and benefit FOWL: Barbara McGhee of Cameo Travel Enrichment offers a 9-day cultural tour of China for $2,290 including international airfare roundtrip from JFK-Beijing. Five star hotels and most meals, as well as Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Warriors, Summer Palace-UNESCO, Museums-Ancient Antiques, Tang Dynasty Dance & Music, Olympic venues: Bird Nest & Water Cube, Beijing Zoo-Giant Pandas. (Not included, but can be arranged for you round trip flight from your home to JFK, single room supplement $280, personal travel insurance, VISA for China $200 gratuities). 843.650.4501 or barbara@cameotravelcenter.com. ONGOING! TheArtsGrandStrand.org - 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 May 20 - Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum hosts its Horry-Georgetown County High Schools 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition.
Through Oct. 15 - Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience at Brookgreen's Butterfly House. This seasonal exhibit features a lush garden filled with tropical plants where hundreds of butterflies soar through the air. Monarch, Zebra Longwing, Polydamas Swallowtails, Pipevine Swallowtails, Spicebush Swallowtails, Julias, Buckeyes, Queens, Painted Lady, and American Lady are just a few of the species that call Whispering Wings home. We will add dozens of other species throughout the summer and fall. Whispering Wings contains a pupae emergence room where visitors may observe the transformation from chrysalis to adult butterflies. Interpretive signs throughout the exhibit and benches provide a restful place to watch their delicate beauty in flight. Daily, 10 AM-4:30 PM, adults $4, children $3 for a 30-minute timed visit, in addition to garden admission, 843.235.6000 or Brookgreen.org.
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