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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach



Received this press release from the City of Myrtle Beach. This is always a fun and free family event. Bring the kids, bring a Frisbee and enjoy a wholesome evening.

 

Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, July 3 - Gates open at 5:00 p.m.,

BB&T Coastal Field

  

Myrtle Beach's Independence Day celebration is Thursday, July 3, at BB&T Coastal Field.  Come enjoy food, music and fireworks!  Bring a ...

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

No divots for Dads



Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island will host a Father's Day Brunch Buffet, which will be open to the public, on Fathers Day in the Pawleys Plantation Sawgrass Dining Room. All fathers will receive a complimentary cocktail.

Also, a golf pro will be on site from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to give dads complimentary putting and chipping tips.

Award-winning chef Ernest Bledsoe will prepare a special buffet, available from 11 a.m. to ...

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Hard Rock Park Family Savings



Did you hear about the new family and locals' discounts being offered at Hard Rock Park?

The new deals last through June and include:

A family of four or more may receive one-day general admission tickets for $40 each; buy two-day passes for $50 each; or purchase a seven-day package for $65 each, which allows you to eat at a different Park restaurant every night!

Also through the end of June, North and ...

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Free Fireworks



Downtown Fireworks

9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, through August 30

From the Second Avenue Pier and visible along the oceanfront

  

Fireworks will light the sky every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. from the Second Avenue Pier (weather permitting).  The fireworks show is visible along much of the coast, but makes for a neat experience on the beach and Ocean Boulevard.  In addition to the regular Wednesday show, additional dates for fireworks are ...

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Free concert



Carolina Master Chorale gives free "Thank you" Concert

Myrtle Beach, SC, June 2, 2008 - The Carolina Master Chorale will celebrate the end of its 25th anniversary season by giving a free concert on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3:00PM at Risen Christ Lutheran Church in North Myrtle Beach.  The concert will feature excerpts from the group's upcoming tour of Spain.

The Carolina Master Chorale has been selected to be a representative ...

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Cookbook giveaway



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Every Sunday, http://www.myrtlebeachrestaurantnews.com/ has a cookbook giveaway. It's always a newly released cookbook. On June 1 they gave away a really cool one called "Pops!" by Krystina Castella.

  

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Sun Fun Festival



57th Annual Sun Fun Festival

Kick-off June 5-9, 2008

Grand Park, opposite The Market Common

The Myrtle Beach area kicks off the summer season with a fun series of free, family-friendly events!  This year's Sun Fun Festival will feature hot air balloon rides, boat rides, celebrity meet-and-greet events, arts and crafts, food and refreshments and more, including the traditional Miss Sun Fun pageants.  Grand Park on Farrow Parkway, across from The Market Common, ...

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Free summer oceanfront entertainment



Downtown Entertainment Schedule

Music, Fireworks and Street Performers!

Saturday, May 31, through Saturday, August 30, 2008

Plyler Park and Ocean Boulevard

Join the Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach for a summer full of music, entertainment and fireworks downtown! 

Plyler Park, on Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue (10th Avenue North), is the scene for musical concerts every Tuesday and Saturday, with an extra concert on Friday, July 4. 

 In addition, street ...

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Myrtle Beach Sun Fun Festival



57th Annual Sun Fun Festival

Kick-off June 5-9, 2008

Grand Park, opposite The Market Common

The Myrtle Beach area kicks off the summer season with a fun series of free, family-friendly events!  This year's Sun Fun Festival will feature hot air balloon rides, boat rides, celebrity meet-and-greet events, arts and crafts, food and refreshments and more, including the traditional Miss Sun Fun pageants.  Grand Park on Farrow Parkway, across from The Market Common, ...

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Morsels and more



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What a fantastic idea Tim and Rhonda Morris had! The couple opened Morsels Market at 619 Front St. in Georgetown, and live-aboard boaters who stop at Georgetown on their journey up or down the Intracoastal Waterway are loving the gourmet selections.

Locals and land-arriving visitors are also enjoying the choice foods.

And what's not to love? Many downtown store proprietors come in at lunchtime to check out ...