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 beach blanket or lawn chairs to sit in the outfield, or see the show from the grandstand.  Picnic fare will be available, or bring your own picnic.  Coolers are welcome, but no glass containers of any kind are allowed in the stadium.  Gates open at 5:00 p.m.  The Andrew Thielen Big Band, honoring our military, performs at 7:00 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:20 p.m.  Parking and admission are free, and everyone is invited.

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 2 p.m., with all the trimmings, including fresh fruit, an omelet and waffle station, a variety of salads, fresh seasoned vegetables, carved prime rib, and dessert table.

The price for this buffet is $16.95 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, $7.95 ages 3-10, and there is no charge for children ages 2 and younger.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 237-6100 or by visiting  http://www.pawleysplantation.com/dining.cfm. Dress code is country club casual.

The Sawgrass Room is at 70 Tanglewood Drive in Pawleys Island.

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 South Carolina residents will be able to rock out at Hard Rock Park for $39. Tickets can be purchased at the Park entrance with valid proof of residency.

Also, single-day general admission tickets are available for purchase online only for $45 each but must be purchased two days prior to visiting the Park.

And finally, single-day general admission tickets will be available at the Park entrance to active and retired military for $40 each.

Check the web site at http://www.hardrockpark.com for more information.

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 Friday, July 4 and Saturday, August 30.

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 of the State of South Carolina in a major 2008 international music festival in Europe. Dr. Tim Koch was informed of this selection based upon past musical achievements. The Carolina Master Chorale will perform in Spain's major cities Seville, Granada, and Madrid, from June 12-23, 2008 in the American Celebration of Music in Spain.

Seating is limited for this special free concert.  The doors will open at 2:30PM.  Risen Christ Lutheran Church is located just south of Barefoot Landing on US 17 in North Myrtle Beach.

About Carolina Master Chorale:

The Carolina Master Chorale (CMC) is the oldest performing arts ensemble on the Grand Strand, founded in 1982. Since its founding, the CMC has continued to nurture the choral arts in our community.  This 25th anniversary season also marks the Chorale's eighth year under the leadership of music director Dr. Timothy Koch and accompanist, composer-in-residence Dr. Andrew Fowler.

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.

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, is the setting for this year's Sun Fun Festival.  Check out http://www.sunfunfestival.com/ for all of the details.  Here's a quick look at some of the activities...

7:00 p.m., Friday, June 6...  Enjoy the Catalinas on the main stage at Grand Park.  They kick off the free Summer Concert Series. 

Saturday, June 7...  Come to the opening ceremony, featuring Ruben Studdard from American Idol, Cody Linley from Hannah Montana, Eric Braeden from The Young and the Restless, Ace Young of American Idol and Demi Lovato from Disney's movie "Camp Rock."  In addition, Nickelodeon's Jimmy Neutron, Boomerang's Fred and Barney of "The Flintstones" and Scooby-Doo and Shaggy of "Scooby-Doo, Where are you!" will be greeting Sun Fun Festival guests throughout the day. It's free!     Take a photo and get an autograph at Grand Park....

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Ruben Studdard 

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Cody Linley

12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Eric Braeden

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Ace Young

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Demi Lovato

Saturday, June 7...  The kids will get a kick out of the Kids Zone Games from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring inflatable rides and activities.  You'll enjoy a 7:00 p.m. concert by Third Eye Blind.

Saturday, June 7...  Experience free hot air balloon rides and free boat rides on the lake, all from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8...  The 11^th Annual Sea Doo Surf and Turf Jet Ski Racing Championship features personal watercraft races as part of a national tour.   Free for spectators!

Saturday, June 7...  Enjoy the Fireworks Extravaganza at Grand Park.  Bring the family for this fabulous pyrotechnic show, scheduled for approximately 9:00 p.m., after the Third Eye Blind concert.

Saturday, June 7...  Kids will meet and greet their favorite characters, too.  It's free!

Saturday, June 7... Experience the Miss Sun Fun and Miss Sun Fun Teen Pageants, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach High School Performing Arts Center.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.  These events have an admission fee.  Winners go on to compete in the Miss South Carolina USA and Teen USA pageants. 

And much more!  Visit http://www.sunfunfestival.com/ for more activities and events.

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 performers will entertain Sundays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., and 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. 

Here's a list of the concerts scheduled for 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. every Tuesday and Saturday.

 Plyler Park Concert Schedule (8:00 p.m. to midnight)

·         Saturday, May 31...  Right Turn Clyde

·         Tuesday, June 3...  Back Hand

·         Saturday, June 7...  Soul Function

·         Tuesday, June 10...  Tru Sol

·         Saturday, June 14...  Who Shot JR

·         Tuesday, June 17...  Painted Man

·         Saturday, June 21...  The Jessie Rice Band

·         Tuesday, June 24...  Paul Grimshaw Duo

·         Saturday, June 28...  The Simon Harding Quintet

·         Tuesday, July 1...  Audio Visual

·         Friday, July 4...  Black Label

·         Saturday, July 5...  Back Hand

·         Tuesday, July 8...  Tru Sol

·         Saturday, July 12...  The Regime

·         Tuesday, July 15...  Who Shot JR

·         Saturday, July 19...  Sideways Derby

·         Tuesday, July 22...  Soul Function

·         Saturday, July 26...  Paul Grimshaw Band

·         Tuesday, July 29...  Eason Duo

·         Saturday, August 2...  Gogglez Pizano

·         Tuesday, August 5...  Back Hand

·         Saturday, August 9...  Tru Sol

·         Saturday, August 20...  Black Label

·         Saturday, August 30...  Black Label

And Fireworks every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. from the Second Avenue Pier!

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, is the setting for this year's Sun Fun Festival.  Check out http://thefoodsyndicate.com/webmail/cgi-bin/sqwebmail?timestamp=1209725314&md5=S1NnBL%2FTLVe3HoGzpQKIhg%3D%3D&redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunfunfestival.com%2F for all of the details.  Here's a quick look at some of the activities...

7:00 p.m., Friday, June 6...  Enjoy the Catalinas on the main stage at Grand Park.  They kick off the free Summer Concert Series. 

Saturday, June 7...  Come to the opening ceremony, featuring Reuben Studdard from American Idol, Cody Linley from Hannah Montana, Eric Braeden from The Young and the Restless, Ace Young of American Idol and Demi Lovato from Disney's movie "Camp Rock."  It's free!   Take a photo and get an autograph at Grand Park....

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Ruben Studdard 

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Cody Linley

12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Eric Braeden

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Ace Young

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Demi Lovato

Saturday, June 7...  The kids will get a kick out of the Kids Zone Games from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring inflatable rides and activities.  You'll enjoy a 7:00 p.m. concert by Third Eye Blind.

Saturday, June 7...  Experience free hot air balloon rides and free boat rides on the lake, all from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8...  The 11^th Annual Sea Doo Surf and Turf Jet Ski Racing Championship features personal watercraft races as part of a national tour.   Free for spectators!

Saturday, June 7...  Enjoy the Fireworks Extravaganza at Grand Park.  Bring the family for this fabulous pyrotechnic show, scheduled for approximately 9:00 p.m., after the Third Eye Blind concert.

Saturday, June 7...  Kids will meet and greet their favorite characters, too.  It's free!

Saturday, June 7... Experience the Miss Sun Fun and Miss Sun Fun Teen Pageants, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach High School Performing Arts Center.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.  These events have an admission fee.  Winners go on to compete in the Miss South Carolina USA and Teen USA pageants. 

And much more!  Visit http://thefoodsyndicate.com/webmail/cgi-bin/sqwebmail?timestamp=1209725314&md5=S1NnBL%2FTLVe3HoGzpQKIhg%3D%3D&redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunfunfestival.com%2F for more activities and events.

 

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 the cold case full of gourmet sandwiches such as Roast Beef and Gorgonzola; Barbecue Chicken; Corned Beef and Horseradish Cheddar; and Pastrami and Baby Swiss on Marble Rye. The breads are baked fresh daily and delivered by Benjamin's Bakery.

There's a big case of Boar's Head meats and cheeses, and another case with other brands of premium cheeses including brie, Asiago, Irish whiskey, gruyere, baby gouda and camembert. A cold case contains fine edibles such as fresh greens, pickles, clams, mussels, crawfish/Andouille ravioli, ice cream and quail.

Of course select beers and wines are sold, and the shelves of gourmet condiments, snacks, baking supplies and more are dazzling. Many of the brands are from South Carolina, or at least are regional. There are gourmet brownie mixes, tapenades, spices, benne wafers, grits, rice, chips, barbecue sauces and lots of different types of cookies - even Moravian cookies from Winston-Salem, N.C.

In addition to sandwiches, Morsels sells prepared foods such as Lowcountry Eggrolls filled with collards, country ham and shrimp, spinach dip and brownie dessert bars. There are also foods designed to be taken home and cooked, like beef tenderloin stuffed with spinach, shallots and portabello mushrooms.

Morsels Market is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The number is 527-3250. If you're standing on Front Street looking at the clock tower, Morsels is to the left of the tower.