- After the Game, Saturday, April 21… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- After the Game, Saturday, May 12… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 5… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Thursday, June 14… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- After the Game, Sunday, June 17… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 19… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, June 22… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Monday, June 25… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, June 29… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Sunday, July 1… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Tuesday, July 3… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 4… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, July 6… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Thursday, July 12… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, July 13… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Thursday, July 19… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, July 20… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Sunday, July 22… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, July 27… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Sunday, July 29… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 3… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 10… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Saturday, August 11… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 17… Broadway at the Beach
- After the Game, Saturday, August 18… Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ TicketReturn.com Field
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28… Broadway at the Beach
- 10:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2… Broadway at the Beach
- 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31… Broadway at the Beach
- 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24… Broadway at the Beach
- 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1… Broadway at the Beach
- 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 31… Broadway at the Beach
Tag Archives: celebrations
Fireworks All Year in Myrtle Beach
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Myrtle Beach will commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a weekend full of activities, January 12-15, 2018.
The Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Myrtle Beach present the 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Friday through Monday, January 12-15, 2018. Everyone’s invited to participate in a job fair, musical talent show, the King Day Parade and more.
Here’s the full celebration schedule.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 12 – Welcome Reception and Mixer (with community leaders and city, county and state officials), Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 1200 North Oak Street
7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 12 – MLK Film Festival (showcases local films, videos, documentaries, etc.), Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
8:00 to 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13 – Regional Economic Development Summit Breakfast, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13 – Job Fair and Small Business and Economic Development Workshops, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13 – Seventh District Congressman Tom Rice Presentation (along with other guest presenters), Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13 – MLK Film Festival, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, January 14 – Ecumenical Worship Service, Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 Carver Street
8:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15 – “Drum Major” Awards Breakfast (Keynote Speaker John King, with presentations by Jennifer Wilson and Bob Juback), Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street
12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 15 – Annual MLK Day Parade
2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 15 – MLK Musical Tribute and Concert, Mt. Olive African Methodist, Episcopal Church, 1108 Carver Street
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Art Museum Celebrates Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Food, Music and Crafts on October 29, 2016
All Day Events
- An altar in honor of deceased artist Raúl Anguiano
- Family workshops for painted pumpkin skulls, dancing skeletons, calavera masks, sugar skulls, and papel picado (paper banners)
- Sampling of traditional breads & Mexican hot chocolate
- Face painting
- Lotería (bingo)
- Music
- Children’s literature display
- Videos
- Authentic Mexican food by Fiesta Mexicana
- Raúl Anguiano-inspired mural
- Spanish/English translation game
Scheduled Events
- Zumba Dancing (11:15 a.m.)
- Criss Cross Mangosauce bilingual music and stories (11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.)
- Day of the Dead lecture (12 N)
- Roving Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara (1 p.m.)
- Traditional Dancing with Ballet Folklorico St. James (2:15 p.m.)
- Children’s piñatas (2:50 p.m.) (Front Lawn)
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CAROLINA CALEDONIAN FEST Announced for LU MIL VINEYARD
The first Carolina Caledonian Fest is set for October 28, 29 & 30. 2016. The one-of-a-kind Scottish festival celebrates the 350 Scots who stepped off a ship in Brunswick Town, NC and trekked northwest along the Cape Fear River to found Bladen County and eventually establish the first & largest Scottish settlement in America. This settlement became the Argyll Colony in the Cross Creek area of what is now Fayetteville.
It’s not just customary games and farcical portrayal of Highland culture. It’s a reunion 275 years in the making.
For more information, please call or email Karla Ward at karla@lumilvineyard.comor 843-424-6094 or Allen McDavid at amcdavid@triad.rr.com or 336-707-9188. Please visit the festival website at www.caledonianfest.com.
Lu Mil Vineyard is located at 438 Suggs-Taylor Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337.
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Caribbean Fine Art Fair Barbados March 9, 2016
NEW WORKS BY TOP BARBADIAN ARTISTS WILL HEADLINE 6TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FINE ART FAIR BARBADOS AT DIVI SOUTHWINDS RESORT
The 6th Edition of Caribbean Fine Art (CaFA) Fair – Barbados will open on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Divi Southwinds Resort with a Gala Reception from 6-9 pm, featuring opening remarks by Barbados Minister of Culture, Sport and Youth, Hon. Stephen Lashley. The fair will open from 11 am – 8 pm on Thursday, March 10- Saturday, March 12; and on Sunday from 11 am – 6 pm. New works by renowned Barbadian artists Ras Ishi Butcher and Ras Akyem I Ramsay will headline a powerful representation of Barbadian art at this year’s event. Kenneth “Black” Blackman, Ras Bongo Congo I, Ras Ilix Heartman, David “Guru” McClean, Oneka Small, Arlette St. Hill and several other noted Barbadian artists will lead the list of over 50 artists representing 13 Caribbean nations, Brazil, Ghana and the USA.
As Barbados celebrates its Jubilee year of Independence from Great Britain, Barbadian talent will be featured throughout our program of special events. On Thursday evening, March 10, Barbadian designer Marva Forde will lead the contingent of talent for the Caribbean Fashion Showcase; Barbadian Author/Poet Adisa Aja Andwele will sign copies of his new book “Painting Poetry” during Friday afternoon; while by Barbadian poets Cher Antoinette, Talent Uncapped, Hasani Wilson, and special guest UK based Victor Richards will feature on Spoken Word Night, Friday evening, March 11. Mr. Richards will also present an exhibit of photos and sign copies of his poetry trilogy themed, “Illusion – Streets Paved with Gold”. Celebrated USA artist, poet and art entrepreneur Danny Simmons will host the evening of spoken word performances and will also conduct a personal tour of the Fair on Sunday afternoon, March 13. Barbadian curator of Queens Park Gallery, Janice Whittle, is a featured presenter at the Caribbean Art Symposium on Saturday, March 12. Also featured will be a painting session with American artist S. Ross Browne; an interactive presentation by USA artist and art historian Dr. Myrah Brown Green; and in the evening, film screenings by Barbados Video & Film Association. CaFA Fair will close on Sunday, March 13 with Viewpoint; personal tours with Mr. Simmons, Dr. Myrah Brown Green, and Barbados born Director of CaFA Fair Barbados, Anderson M. Pilgrim.
A special section of CaFA Fair Barbados, Diaspora Dialogue III, features the work of 10 specially selected artists, headlined by USA’s Danny Simmons, Ghanian painter TAFA, and Brazil’s Ernani Silva. This exhibition explores the African influence on contemporary Diaspora artistic expression and investigates the position of Caribbean art in the broader Diaspora conversation.
Event partners include Bajan Sun Online; Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.; Barbados National Cultural Foundation; Cockspur Fine Rum; COT Media Group; Divi Southwinds Resort; Dover Beach Hotel; Laparkan Shipping and MQI/BMW.
CaFA Fair was created with the primary mission of increasing awareness and appreciation of Caribbean culture through the presentation of works of art and the distribution of information. For updates please visit event website www.cafafair.com or call 646-267-8831.
RING IN THE NEW YEAR CITY-STYLE OR COASTAL-STYLE
Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, December 31? Since New Year’s Day is on a Friday, why not ring in the New Year and spend the rest of the weekend enjoying your favorite vacation destination? In Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach, you can welcome 2016 “city-style” or “coastal-style.”
From the river to the sea, there are many ways to celebrate. Riverboat and party cruises sail into the New Year with music, dancing, buffets and champagne toasts. Prefer to live it up onshore? The Island of Lights New Year’s Eve celebration begins at 9:00 p.m. with a street dance/countdown party at the newly renovated Carolina Beach Boardwalk, featuring a deejay and a giant lighted beach ball drop withmidnight fireworks. There are also galas, theatrical productions and contemporary variety shows, as well as restaurant and nightlife festivities. Many outstanding restaurants offer special New Year’s Eve menus and entertainment, as well as traditional good luck meals on New Year’s Day. Families can cheer for the New Year at the strike of 12:00 noon on New Year’s Eve and again on New Year’s Day at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington, then “Toast the Coast” at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher on January 1.
Take advantage of shoulder season rates and stay through the weekend to experience all there is to see and do at our island beaches and on Wilmington’s #1 Best American Riverfront (USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award). Each morning you can wake up to an ocean sunrise, a river vista or a vibrant city view. For hotel specials and packages, visit www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/packages-deals. You’ll also find great after-Christmas sales at beach boutiques, downtown specialty shops and city-style shopping villages. Take in several year-round museums, attractions and tours. To download a free official visitors guide, visit http://365publicationsonline.com/WilmingtonVG2015/.
Here’s a preview of New Year’s events to suit your ‘style’ in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach:
Dec. 31 & Jan. 1– New Year’s Noon Countdown at the Children’s Museum. 9:00am-12:00pm. Celebration begins at 10:00am with crafts (streamers, crowns, glittery slime), music and dancing. Families count down the New Year at 12:00pm (Noon) with streamers, confetti toss & juice toast! Admission charge. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St., Wilmington. 910-254-3534;www.playwilmington.org
Dec. 31 – 25TH Annual Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown Party & Fireworks Extravaganza. 9:00pm-12:30am. This unique New Year’s celebration features a deejay and dancing, followed by the lowering of a giant lighted beach ball at midnight and spectacular fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. Festivities for all ages begin at 9:00pm. Free. Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach.www.pleasureislandoflights.com/the-new-year-celebration.html
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Cruise aboard the Henrietta III. New Year’s cruise down the Cape Fear River. Board 8:00pm; cruise 9:30pm-12:30am; party ‘til 1:30am. Heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet, entertainment, party favors and champagne toast. Admission charge. Prepaid reservations required. Board at foot of Dock and Water streets, Downtown Wilmington. 910-343-1611; 800-676-0162;http://cfrboats.com/product-detail/?prod=1011
Dec. 31-New Year’s Eve Party Cruise aboard the Royal Winner Princess II. Boards at 10:30pm; returns 12:30am. Cruise to watch the midnight fireworks with dance music, party favors, champagne toast and the best view for the Island of Lights New Year fireworks. Cash bar. Departs from Carolina Beach Marina, Carolina Beach. Admission charge. Reservations required. 910-458-5356;www.winnerboats.com/tours-cruises.
Dec. 31—New Year’s “Memphis” Musical Broadway & Gala. 7:00pm-1:00am. Cape Fear Theatre Arts, LLC presents “Memphis,” a Broadway musical gala to benefit Thalian Hall. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live theatre. After the show, ring in 2016 with dancing, karaoke, dessert, party favors and a midnight toast. Admission charge; advance reservations. Thalian Hall, Wilmington. 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820;www.thalianhall.org.
Dec. 31— New Year’s Eve: Baccanalia! Two seatings: 6:00pm & 9:45pm. Tickets include a 4-course meal and show with contemporary acts, music, comedy, party favors, and champagne toast. Advance reservations. Admission charge; tickets required. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St., Wilmington. 910-399-3669; www.theatrewilmington.com
Jan. 1—Toast the Coast. 9am-5pm. Pint-size revelers and adults can “Toast the Coast” on New Year’s Day at the Aquarium. The coastal theme party lasts all day with crafts, ocean resolutions and programs featuring “What we love most about the coast.” A noise-maker craft and kid parade precede two beach ball drops during the daily dive programs at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Admission charge. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach. 910-772-0500; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher.
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Brookgreen Gardens’ New Holiday Exhibits Open November 27
Brookgreen Gardens’ two new indoor exhibits offer a bright beginning to the holiday season. Open daily from Friday, November 27 (during Thanksgiving weekend) through January 3, 2016, the exhibits are free with garden admission.
“Holiday Memories: Trains, Trees, and Treasures”
Brookgreen Gardens’ 2015 holiday exhibit theme builds upon its previous show-stopping displays of electric model trains (both Lionel and American Flyer), period Christmas trees, and other nostalgia from holiday celebrations of the Twentieth Century.
Featured in the exhibit are paintings of scenes of children, Christmas, and toy trains by Angela Trotta Thomas. Her Rockwell-like paintings have earned her the title of “The Train Lady.”
For children, a new “Thomas the Train and Friends” display is featured in the front of the gallery and, for adults, the “Front Street Georgetown” outdoor train display has expanded to include the historic Town Clock and other structures.
Representing the “Treasures” in the title will be a Tiffany-inspired store window featuring beautiful costume jewelry on loan from the collection of Sherri Duncan.
“Peace on Earth” is the exhibit theme presented by the horticultural department, and its displays represent tranquil and natural settings from around the world.
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is located south of Myrtle Beach, SC between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. For more information visit www.brookgreen.org or call (843) 235-6000.
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Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival Coming Soon
The 5th Annual Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival will be held in Old Town Bluffton, SC at The Oyster Factory Park on the May River on Saturday, November 7th.
This year’s Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival will continue the tradition of offering an exceptional selection of more then 160 beers from around the world, featuring more than 30 styles from over 70 breweries.
The international tasting event is from 1-5 pm and will feature a food court, vendors, and live music from The Will Snyder Band and The Neil & Bob Band.
You must be 21 or older and have a Beer Festival ticket to enter the International & Craft Beer Festival Garden. There is no admission charge to enter the Food Court, Vendor Village, or listen to the live music.
Festival Tickets are $35 / $40 at door. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available $45 / $55 at door. A Beer Festival Souvenir Sampling Glass and beer samples are included with a festival ticket. Additionally, domestic beer, wine, and soft drinks are available and there will be sweets plus other goodies for sale in the food court.
A shuttle service will be offered that includes round-trip, $10 tickets, with service from The Lodge on Hilton Head to the festival while supplies last. A limited number of 42 shuttle tickets are available for sale.
Discount taxi service is available in Bluffton, Okatie and Beaufort from Yellow Cab 843/686-6666.
A portion of proceeds from the event will go to benefit Palmetto Animal League. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. Dogs should be leashed at all times.
The Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival is presented by River Dog Brewing Company, Camp Green Dog and Custom Audio Video.
Purchase Beer Festival Tickets today at Captain Woody’s, New York City Pizza, The Lodge, River Dog Brewing Co or on line at www.blufftonbeerfest.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843/757-8520.
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Fireworks in Myrtle Beach!
Fireworks! Throughout the Year in downtown Myrtle Beach, SC
Thursday, April 3, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Saturday, April 5, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Saturday, April 19, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Saturday, May 3, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Sunday, May 4, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Sunday, May 18, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Tuesday, May 27, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Thursday, May 29, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Sunday, June 1, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Thursday, June 19, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Thursday, June 26, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, June 20, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, June 27, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, July 1, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, July 2, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Thursday, July 3, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Friday, July 4, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, July 11, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Sunday, July 13, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, July 18, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Sunday, July 20, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Tuesday, July 22, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Thursday, July 24, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Friday, July 25, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, July 29, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, August 1, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Sunday, August 3, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Tuesday, August 5, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, August 8, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, August 12, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Thursday, August 14, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Friday, August 15, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Tuesday, August 26, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Saturday, August 30, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Sunday, August 31, Following the Pelicans Game – TicketReturn.com Field
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Friday, October 31, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Saturday, November 22, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
Wednesday, December 31, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach
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St. Patrick’s Day in Myrtle Beach!
Ocean Boulevard’s 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
12:00 – 11:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15
Ocean Boulevard, Downtown Myrtle Beach
Downtown Myrtle Beach, SC, is the place to be Saturday, March 15, for Ocean Boulevard’s 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, featuring music, fun and authentic Irish food and beverage!
Activities include live performances, kids’ zone, games and more, from noon until 11:00 p.m. Ocean Boulevard will be closed to vehicles from Mr. Joe White Avenue to Ninth Avenue North. For more information, contact Sherri Loomis at 843-421-9848. Here’s the schedule of musical acts!
Music and Entertainment
- Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe and Drum Band (to play between performances)
- Lee Travis and the Bounty Hunters
- Dino Capone’s School of Rock, featuring Collision Course
- Mike O’Donnell
- Paul Grimshaw Band
- Gravy, featuring The Asheville Horns
- Bullfrog
- Ben Fagan and the Holy City Hooligans
- Elise Testone (from American Idol and a CCU alum!)
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