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Thirty-One High School Golf Teams Prepared to Compete in 18th Annual Palmetto High School Golf Championship

Posted on March 23, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Teams From 7 States, Including Texas and California, are Traveling to Myrtle Beach To ParticipateDurham-Academy_TEAM

Thirty-one teams from seven states are poised to begin play in the 18th annual Palmetto High School Golf Championship, which will be played March 24-26 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The 54-hole, college style event begins on Thursday with a qualifying round at True Blue Golf Club. Based on qualifying scores, teams will then be flighted for 36 holes of stroke play competition.

“The Palmetto High School Golf Championship is a wonderful event, “ Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday’s tournament director, Jeff Monday, said. “The tournament attracts some of the nation’s best young players, and just as importantly, it will introduce the next generation of golfers to Myrtle Beach and two of America’s premier courses.”

The Friday and Saturday rounds will be played at True Blue and its sister course, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, both of which are ranked among America’s top 100 public courses.

Caledonia is ranked 24th on Golf Magazine’s list of the Top 100 You Can Play, a ranking of America’s best public courses, and True Blue is 77th on the prestigious list. Both layouts are Mike Strantz designs that offer distinct, yet equally dramatic and memorable experiences.

Caledonia, which is equal parts art and architecture, plays through a stunning piece of lowcountry land that was once home to a thriving rice plantation. A round at True Blue, while completely different from a design perspective, is no less captivating. Strantz used waste bunkers, which frame many of the course’s fairways, to craft a layout that is among the area’s most visually stunning.

Defending champion Durham Academy is returning to defend its title against teams from South Carolina, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, Maryland and Texas.

Current PGA Tour players Rickie Fowler, the 2006 champion, and Harris English are among the Palmetto’s distinguished alums.

 

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Myrtle Beach Marathon Details 20th Annual Race

Posted on March 20, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Myrtle Beach Marathon 20TH ANNIVERSARY RACE DATES ANNOUNCED!marathon

The 19th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon was a huge success drawing over ten thousand running enthusiasts, family members, and friends to the Grand Strand over the three-day race weekend, March 3-5, 2016. Typically run in mid-February, the change of date for this year’s race proved to be a smart move and planning for the 20th year of Myrtle Beach’s first and longest running major endurance event is under way.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2017 Marathon Weekend
  • Thursday, March 2, 2017 HTC Runner’s Expo opens
  • Friday, March 3, 2017 Ripley’s Aquarium Family Fun Run
  • Friday, March 3, 2017 Bojangles’ 5K
  • Saturday, March 4, 2017 Myrtle Beach Marathon
  • Saturday, March 4, 2017 Dasani Half Marathon
  • Saturday, March 4, 2017 ABC15 Marathon Team Relay
Early bird registration for 2017 is OPEN!! Register for the 2017 Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Team Relay and receive Early Bird rates – the lowest rates of the year are available through Saturday, April 2nd, 2016! Visit mbmarathon.com.
Save $20 off  regular 2017 entry fees:
  • Full Marathon: Regularly $85 discounted to $65
  • Half Marathon: Regularly $75 discounted to $55
  • Team Relay: Regularly $125 per team discounted to $105

Applications for the $1,000 Myrtle Beach Marathon College Scholarship due April 15, 2016

 

The Myrtle Beach Marathon Scholarship, founded in 2005, is a program intended to support graduating high school senior scholar athletes from Horry County, SC in their quest for a college education. Up to three (one time) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to an outstanding scholar athlete who has participated in any Myrtle Beach Marathon event as either a participant or volunteer. Deadline for completed applications is Wednesday, April 15, 2015!
For more information and scholarship application, please visit our website www.mbmarathon.com and click on the SCHOLARSHIPS tab. Deadline for completed applications is Friday, April 15, 2016.
2016 RACE RESULTS BY EVENT
 
Full Marathon Male: Bradley Reach of Marion, IL, 2:39:51
Full Marathon Female: Lauren Liuzzo of Somerville, MA, 3:02:58
Half Marathon Male: Mike Mitchell of Mint Hill, NC, 1:11:07
Half Marathon Female: Erin Dillon of Raleigh, NC, 1:19:55
Marathon Team Relay: Team Wesleyan Christian Academy of High Point, NC, 2:47:22
5K Male: Stephan St. Martin of Quebec City, Canada 15:12
5K Female: Letitia Saayman of Myrtle Beach, SC 17:38
For more information on the 2017 Myrtle Beach Marathon Race Weekend, please visit www.mbmarathon.com. Weekend events include full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.

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Mystery Easter Egg Raffle at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium

Posted on March 18, 2016 by | Leave a comment
mystery Easter eggs are being raffled at Ingram Planetarium and the Museum of Coastal Carolina by the Volunteer Association

mystery Easter eggs are being raffled at Ingram Planetarium and the Museum of Coastal Carolina by the Volunteer Association

The Volunteer Association for the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium is sponsoring a raffle to usher in the Easter season. Two sets of three oversized Easter eggs will be raffled. The eggs are filled with seasonal sweet treats and seaside goodies. Raffle tickets can be purchased by visiting the lobby of either the museum or planetarium. Tickets are $1 each or seven tickets for $5. The drawing for both prizes will take place on Mar. 26 at Family Day at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. You do not have to be present to win.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC.  The museum is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 3. Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Planetarium doors open at 11:30 am on Friday and Saturday. For information about museum and planetarium events, visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org

 

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Long Bay Symphony Orchestra Presents “Some Enchanted Evening”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Maestro Charles Jones Evans will lead the Long Bay Symphony (LBS) in a performance of a selection of classic songs from “The Great American Songbook.” The concert takes place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 7 pm at the Myrtle Beach High School Music and Arts Center. 


Never out of style, these songs from well-known composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, have been recorded by artists from Bing Crosby to Bette Midler.  This toe-tapping performance will have you singing along.

 

Guest artist Anne Runolfsson recently completed a 2 year run on Broadway as the tempestuous diva, Carlotta Giudacelli in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Phantom of the Opera, the longest running show in Broadway history.  Sal Viviano has appeared with over 120 Symphony Orchestras in Pops concerts around the world, with current bookings up to 2 years in advance.

 

Tickets range from $25 to $50.  Student tickets (21 & under with student ID) are $10. For tickets call the box office 843-448-8379, purchase online at www.LongBaySymphony.com or visit us at 1107 48th Avenue N., Suite 310-E, Myrtle Beach.

 

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Music Laser Shows at Ingram Planetarium

Posted on March 16, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Come to Ingram Planetarium on March 18 and 19 to experience music from classic rock albums set to mesmerizing laser graphics. Complete playlists are available at www.museumplanetarium.org.

Mar. 18            6 pm — Laser Vinyl – Enjoy rock classics from AC/DC, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Van Halen, Queen, Kansas, Kiss, Aerosmith, Boston, Journey, and Pink Floyd.

Mar. 18            7 pm – Laser Opolis – This eclectic soundtrack features artists from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s such as Nirvana, Creed, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, the B-52’s, Prodigy, Oasis, and others.

Mar. 19            6 pm – Laser Magic – This amazing laser music show showcases a variety of musical artists that include Yanni, Blue Oyster Cult, Celine Dion, Will Smith, Elton John, Joan Jett, Pink Floyd, and more.

Mar. 19            7 pm – Pink Floyd’s The Wall – This show has been described as “the mother of all laser-light shows” and “a cult favorite.” Pink Floyd’s The Wall is considered by many to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time. This show is not recommended for young children.

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Consider becoming a planetarium member; admission is free for members. Non-member admission (including NC sales tax) is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $7 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.

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Tickets on Sale Now for Masquerade at the Muses

Posted on March 15, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Annual Brookgreen Gala Expecting Record Numbers

Tickets are on sale now for Brookgreen Gardens’ 2016 Gala, Masquerade at the Muses. The annual fundraising event is a rare opportunity to see the gardens “after-hours” on Saturday, May 7, from 5 to 9 pm.  Tickets are $175 per person or $300 per patron ticket which includes preferred designated seating. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible. Events have sold out in previous years so attendees are advised to buy early. You may purchase tickets by calling (843) 235- 6018 or go online at www.brookgreen.org.  Updates and auction items will be on Facebook and Instagram. Follow with #BrookgreenGala or look for “Friends of Brookgreen” on Facebook for the latest information.

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The annual event, renowned in the Lowcountry, is refreshed each year with a new theme and location with in the gardens, but its goal remains the same: to provide the necessary funding to increase the wonder of the cultural jewel that is Brookgreen Gardens. This year’s masquerade-themed, black-tie-optional, event will be held at the Fountain of the Muses Garden. Guests will enjoy valet parking, cocktails and gourmet nibbles, live music from Paperwork, a fine silent auction, and a large-screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby.

 

“We anticipate record attendance for Masquerade at the Muses,” said Bob Jewell, President and CEO at Brookgreen Gardens. “Each year, the Friends of Brookgreen host a beautiful event and this year they have chosen one of the most beautiful settings in the gardens.”

 

All proceeds of the gala go directly toward funding new projects within Brookgreen Gardens. The 2015 Gala contributed to the purchase “Peacocks,” a matched pair of sculptures by Dan Ostermiller. This year’s event will provide funding for a new museum-quality indoor/ outdoor sculpture complex within the gardens. To date the Friends of Brookgreen events have raised over 2.6 million dollars benefiting Brookgreen Gardens.

 

More about The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens

The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens is a group of public-spirited men and women who have a special interest in and commitment to raising additional resources for Brookgreen Gardens. Founded in 1991 with 50 members “to promote and advance Brookgreen Gardens,” the Friends, now more than 100 strong, support Brookgreen by hosting impressive events during the year, such as the gala and the annual Brew at the Zoo.

 

Brookgreen Gardens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a National Historic Landmark located on Highway 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, SC.

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Gallery’s Creativity Unleashed exhibition runs until April 2, 2016

Posted on March 13, 2016 by | Leave a comment
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Pottery instructor Andrea Carroll will demonstrate pottery throwing during the Creativity Unleashed event at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash on March 19.

Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. is holding its popular Creativity Unleashed event on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter said, “Last year, our one-day Creativity Unleashed event was very successful. The community came out and really enjoyed watching the artists work, meeting them and enjoying live music. So this time we wanted to push the envelope even further.”

New this year, the eclectic gallery is expanding the event to feature a month-long exhibition of works that celebrate outside-the-box thinking and creativity. The show opens on March 1 and runs through April 2. Artists include Marty Allran (clay), Ginny Lassiter (acrylic), Mona Bendin (fabric), Ann McCray (oil), Linda Young (pastel), Anne Cunningham (metal), Celia Wester (oil), and Jim Comer (wood).

A clay sculpture titled Arizona from innovative potter Marty Allran is featured in Creativity Unleashed at Sunset River Marketplace from March 1 - April 2.

A clay sculpture titled Arizona from innovative potter Marty Allran is featured in Creativity Unleashed at Sunset River Marketplace from March 1 – April 2.

The event on the 19th will showcase a range of live art including pottery wheel and hand building (Andrea Carroll, Kami Kinnison); marbling (Ginny Lassiter); pillow making and fabric dying (Mona Bendin); oil (Celia Wester), watercolor (Hank Pulkowski), and acrylic painting (Ginny Lassiter); pastel (Linda Young); wood carving (Jim Comer) and more.

Fabric artist Mona Bendin and acrylic artist Ginny Lassiter have collaborated on a series of hand-sewn, hand-painted decor pillows, which are offered for sale during the Creativity Unleashed exhibition.

Fabric artist Mona Bendin and acrylic artist Ginny Lassiter have collaborated on a series of hand-sewn, hand-painted decor pillows, which are offered for sale during the Creativity Unleashed exhibition.

Performing live music will be Lesa Hudson and Rick Strickland from the SC-based Rick Strickland Band. Both musicians have earned numerous music industry honors including several Carolina Beach Music Awards. This will be a CD release event to showcase the brand new offering from Strickland, his CD titled New Beginning.

Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has been an active supporter of performing, literary and visual arts in the area. The 10,000 square-foot gallery features work by almost 200 North and South Carolina artists. Its on-site pottery studio has two kilns and three wheels. Ongoing oil, pastel and watercolor classes are also provided, in addition to workshops by nationally known artists. The gallery’s Coffee With the Authors programs feature presentations by local and regional offers. A Paint & Party series provides a fun after-work experience for those with no previous art background. The gallery’s framing department offers full-service, on-site custom frame design.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive (Hwy. 179) in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC just north of the SC state line. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about the exhibition, the Creativity Unleashed event, art classes, onsite framing or any other gallery events, call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

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North Myrtle Beach Welcomes 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival March 12, 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by | Leave a comment

DSC_0067Celebrate the luck of the Irish at one of the Grand Strand’s largest annual celebrations. North Myrtle Beach’s 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival returns to the city’s downtown Main Street district on Saturday, March 12. Explore North Myrtle Beach is a proud sponsor of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, which draws more than 30,000 festival-goers annually, and admission is complimentary.

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This year’s parade will begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine, and streets are expected to close prior to the event at 8:30 a.m. Spectators are encouraged to find their spots along the Main Street parade route well in advance.

 

The festival will begin immediately following the parade at 11 a.m. The celebration on Main Street will feature live music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and plenty more. Main Street, from Ash Street to Ocean Boulevard, will remain closed for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival until 4 p.m.

For more information on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, visit the chamber’s website or contact the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 280-5584.

 

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Pi Day Celebration at Ingram Planetarium

Posted on March 10, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Celebrate Pi Day a few days early at Ingram Planetarium on March 12 from 11:30 to 3:00. Enjoy half-price Sky Theater shows all day long and free hands-on math experiments in the Paul Dennis Science Hall. Have fun with numbers and create your own math mementos to take home with you.

Scratching your head trying to remember what the heck Pi is? Here’s a quick refresher: A mathematical constant that is often shortened to 3.14, Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is always the same number, no matter which circle you use. Pi is an infinite decimal, meaning that there is no limit to the numbers that appear to the right of the decimal point. And, even more amazing, the numbers to the right of the decimal point never repeat in a pattern. To see one million digits of Pi, go to http://www.piday.org/million.

Half-price Pi Day Sky Theater Shows:

12:00   Accidental Astronauts – NEW!

1:00   Seven Wonders

2:00   Dynamic Earth

3:00   Astronaut

All feature movies are accompanied by a live star show!

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member half-price admission on Pi Day (including NC sales tax) is $4.50 for adults, $4 for seniors (62+), $3.50 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

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“Who Gives a Hoot?” at the Museum of Coastal Carolina

Posted on March 9, 2016 by | Leave a comment

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The Museum of Coastal Carolina presents a program devoted to owls called “Who Gives a Hoot?” at 11 am on Mar. 12, 2016. Owls are known for their upright stance, broad head, sharp talons, and binocular sight. They are fearsome nocturnal birds of prey; most owls are capable of silent flight and swoop down on their prey quickly and efficiently. Owls often swallow their prey whole and then regurgitate the indigestible parts in the form of pellets. During the museum’s program, families will have an opportunity to dissect a sterilized owl pellet and identify the skeletal remains of the owl’s meal. This is a wonderful way to learn about the dietary habits of these magnificent birds.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC.  The museum is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 3. Admission to the museum is free for Museum members. Non-member all-day admission (including NC sales tax) is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information about the Museum of Coastal Carolina, call 910-579-1016 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.

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