Myrtle Beach Calendar of Events - 1/22/12 - 1/28/12
January 22-28
January 3 – March 1, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • Silent Cities
Time: Tuesdays and Thursday at Noon and 2:30 PM • Price: $15.00 in addition to garden admission
Experience the new Trekker through the back roads and cemeteries at Brookgreen. Explore former slave and plantation owners’ graveyards and learn about the historical burial. Tours last two-hours and tickets must be purchased at Keepsakes prior to departure time. Visitors will receive a discount for same-day purchase on tickets. For more information call 843-235-6042.
January 4 – March 4, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • The Oaks Plantation History and Nature Trail
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Noon and 3:00 PM • Price: $3.00 in addition to garden admission
Enjoy this walking trail, learn about the history behind the plantation and see archaeological site. The bus to the Nature Trail will depart on the hour from noon to 3:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased at Keepsakes prior to departure time. Visitors will receive a discount for same-day purchase on tickets. For more information call 843-235-6042.
January 9 – March 2, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • New History Exhibit
Time: Daily from Noon and 4:30 PM • Price: Free with garden admission
This new exhibit, Etched in the Eyes, The Spirit of a People Called Gullah Geechee, captures the spirit of the Gullah Geechee culture along the eastern coastline through 12 captivating wall prints. The exhibit will be held in the Learning Lab I of the Wall Lowcountry Center. For more information call 843-235-6042.
January 11 – February 29, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • “A Be a Been Yah”
Time: Wednesday at 1:00 PM • Price: Free with garden admission
Complementary to the new exhibit, Etched in the Eyes, The Spirit of a People Called Gullah Geechee,” this new presentation, presented by Ron Daise, teaches viewers about the historical figures, cultural traits and places along the four-state Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage corridor. For more information call 843-235-6042.
January 14 – February 26, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • Children’s Discovery Room
Time: Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4:30 PM • Price: Free with garden admission
Bring the kids to the to the Children’s Discovery Room where they can play and explore seven different interactive stations. Brookgreen Gardens is the perfect place to learn more about rich history, nature and art. For more information call 843-235-6042.
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Alabama Theatre • Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Benefit Concert
Time: 7:30 PM • Price: $40.00-$50.00
Enjoy a night with Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers at their Benefit Concert for the Pardue Family “Children In Need” Fund; event proceeds will help support children at The Lighthouse Care Center. For more information call 843-272-1111.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • “Stay in De Boat”
Time: 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM • Price: Free with garden admission
Produced by both present and former College of Charleston students from the Department of Sociology and Anthrolopoly. This short but powerful student-made film highlights the hopes and dreams of the Gullah/Geechee culture. The 25-minute project will be showing in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium. Call Brookgreen Gardens for more information.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Comedy Cabana • A Special Event: JJ Walker
Time: 8:00 PM and 10:15 PM • Price: $17.50 in advance; $20.00 day of.
January 26-29, 2012
The Carolina Opry
Show: 8:00 PM, preshow starts at 6:30 PM • Price: Adult: $32.51 - $46.47; Youth: $15.81 – $46.47
Voted Most Outstanding Attraction in South Carolina and voted Best Show by readers of the Myrtle Beach Sun News. You don’t want to miss this must-see variety show featuring everything from rock ‘n roll, Broadway and country to classic hits, pop music and gospel. For more information call 843-913-4000.
January 27 and 28, 2012
Myrtle Beach • South Carolina Square and Round Dance Convention
Time: Friday: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM and Saturday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
The 37th annual S.C. Square and Round Dance Convention with State Callers and Cuers is here! Proper dance attire is requested and all ages are welcome. Event will be head at the Springmaid Beach Resort & Conference Center. For reservation information please call 843-315-7100.
January 27 and 28, 2012
Comedy Cabana • A Special Event: JJ Walker
Time: 8:00 PM and 10:15 PM • Price: $17.50 in advance; $20.00 day of.
January 27 – February 12, 2012
The Atlantic Stage • Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls
Time: Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sundays 3:00 PM • Price: General Public: $25.00; Seniors/Military: $20.00; Students: $15.00
The Atlantic Stage’s new musical follows the story of a young woman who lost her baby—when she didn’t even know she had one. Don’t miss this comedy-fable by Mark Hollmann and Adrien Royce.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The Alabama Theatre • Ricky Mokel Comedy Special Starring Grant Turner
Time: 7:00 PM • Price: $29.95-$37.95
Don’t miss an award-winning performance by comedian, Grant Turner, in a Ricky Mokel special performance. For more information call 843-272-1111.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Myrtle Beach Convention Center • C & E Gun Show
The C & E Gun Show is a professional, safe and ethical gun show that travels all over the country. The best available selections of firearms, ammo, knives and more will be available for retail. For more information please call 540-953-0016.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • Mad Hatters Tea Party
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM • Price: $35.00
Bring your favorite hat and enjoy a wonderful luncheon and tea party with other Mad Hatters in a beautiful Holliday Cottage. Space is limited so call 843-235-6016 for reservations.
January 28 – April 22, 2012
Brookgreen Gardens • “Birds in Art” Exhibition in the Rainey Sculpture Pavilion
Time: 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM • Price: Free with garden admission
Featuring highly acclaimed paintings and sculptures from internationally renowned artists, the “Birds of Art” exhibit brings the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum of Wausau, Wisconsin to Brookgreen Gardens. Visit www.brookgreen.org for more information.
