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I recently took my family to the new 2011 Christmas Show at the Carolina Opry. We had a fantastic time. As soon as we entered the Opry, we were greeted by staff and given a play book. As we walked around the lobby we saw a great gift shop and a concession stand. Once we decided to find out seats we were led through the theatre by one of their very professional ushers. The theatre was beautifully decorated. From the many tall breath-taking christmas trees to the wonderful decorations throughout the theatre.
Once the show started, we sat back in our seats enjoying every moment. The cast members were great! There was plenty of music, dancing and even comedy. We saw the Grinch on stage, we watched the cast perform their own rendition of "12 days of Christmas" and "twas the night before Christmas" which was simply hilarious!!! We even watched the very talented tap dancers "All That" perform several times to the different Christmas music.
We enjoyed the show so much we didn't want it to end. We can not wait to see there next show!
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Myrtle Beach has long been a favorite for vacationers from all over the United States, Canada and beyond and over that time Myrtle Beach has grown every year to become the most popular vacation destination on the east coast. 2010 introduced the heralded Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and 2011 appears to be a banner year in bringing a wide variety of new attractions, shows and more to Myrtle Beach, creating even more excitement for the coming year.
Check out the following exciting new things coming to the beach:
• Pirate's Voyage - Dolly Parton's long running Dixie Stampede is getting overtaken by pirates as the theater receives a whopping $11 million transformation. Pirate's Voyage is set to open in June of 2011 and will also be a dinner show like the Dixie Stampede did. Guests will experience the spirit and swashbuckling excitement of the pirates who called the Carolina coast home. The Crimson and Sapphire pirates battle each other on deck, in the water and in the sky above their full sized pirate ships in a 15-foot-deep indoor lagoon to the cheers and delight of their fans in the arena.
• Myrtle Beach SkyWheel - The 175 foot tall oceanfront SkyWheel is set to open in May, 2011 adjacent to the new Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The SkyWheel will resemble a traditional ferris wheel, though its size will dwarf virtually all other rides of its kind in the United States. The wheel has been specifically designed to include 42 glass-enclosed, temperature controlled gondolas that could hold six to eight people.
• Wonderworks - After opening a Zipline and Ropes course in 2010, Wonderworks will complete the attraction in Spring, 2011. Called an "amusement park for the mind," Wonderworks brings its combination of education and entertainment to Broadway at the Beach in over 100 hands-on exhibits that will spark the imagination and stimulate the mind. Visitors to the attraction will enjoy a variety of experiences including being blown away by 74 mile per hour hurricane-force winds, maneuvering the controls of a NASA spacecraft to land the shuttle, lying on a bed of 3,500 nails, piloting a fighter jet, designing and riding a 360 degree virtual roller coaster, playing virtual sports and competing in a game of lazer-tag.
• Jimmy Buffett's Land Shark Bar & Grille - Following the overwhelming success of his popular Margaritaville Restaurant at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, music legend Jimmy Buffett is bringing the Land Shark Bar & Grille to Myrtle Beach just off of the Boardwalk area near the aforementioned Myrtle Beach SkyWheel.
• Hooray for Hollywood at The Palace Theatre - The Palace Theatre has long been home to some of the most popular Broadway-style entertainment found anywhere and now Hollywood takes the stage at The Palace with Hooray for Hollywood, a new production featuring the most famous song and dance moments over the last 50 years of movie history. You will see film clips of your favorite movies, and then watch the action unfold, live on stage, as our wonderful cast of singers and dancers are joined by an eight piece live band.
• Legends In Concert - While the Legends In Concert tribute show has been a Myrtle Beach area favorite for a number of years, the show is making a move to the Broadway at the Beach area of Myrtle Beach in the space formerly occupied by Club Kryptonite, making the theater far more accessible to thousands of Myrtle Beach visitors. The hit show will continue its current format where five celebrity tribute acts ranging from Madonna to the Blues Brothers to Elvis to Cher and many others will rotate performances each night.
• Major League Baseball in Myrtle Beach - Professional baseball is no stranger to Myrtle Beach, with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans embarking on their 13th season of minor league baseball at BB&T Coastal Field. This year however the Pelicans have taken on a new affiliation with the American League champion Texas Rangers, and the Rangers are headed to Myrtle Beach to to play an exhibition game on March 29 at Coastal Field against Coastal Carolina University. Big league stars such as Todd Hamilton and former Pelican Elvis Andrus will bring a level of professional baseball never seen before in Myrtle Beach.
• The Pat Boone Theater - The recently announced theater opening will reside near Broadway at the Beach at the area formerly occupied by the Nascar Cafe and will feature a variety of live entertainment. The first act to sign with the theater is illusionist Morgan Strebler, who was given the 2011 Merlin Award, one of magic's top awards with past winners including David Copperfield and Siegfried & Roy. Strebler will perform 500 shows in 2011.
SANTA PHOTOS
• Photos with Santa at Coastal Grand Mall Nov. 13 - Dec. 24 (Excluding Thanksgiving Day)
• Pet Photo Nights with "Santa Paws" at Coastal Grand Mall Every Tuesday Night in November ~ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
• Photos with Santa Claus at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 20 - Dec. 24 ~ Hours will vary, please call 843.651.6990 for details.
• Santa on Vacation at Myrtle Beach State Park - Get your picture taken with Santa on the beach! Nov. 27 ~ 1:00pm - 4:00pm More Information
• Pet Photo Nights with "Santa Claws" at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 ~ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
• FREE Photos with Santa at Barefoot Landing Dec. 4, 11, 18 ~ Noon - 3:00pm More Information
BREAKFASTS WITH SANTA (Reservations Suggested)
• Breakfast with Santa at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 20 ~ 10:00am - Noon More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar, Market Common Nov. 27 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Gordon Biersch, Market Common Dec. 4 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Wild Wing Cafe, Barefoot Landing Dec. 4 ~ 8:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Ultimate California Pizza, Market Common Dec. 11 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Surfside Beach's Breakfast with Santa at Ryan's Dec. 18 ~ 9:00am - 10:30am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Travinia Italian Kitchen, Market Common Dec. 18 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES
• Broadway at the Beach's 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20 ~ 6:00pm - 8:00pm. More Information
• 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Cermeony at Market Common Nov. 26 ~ 5:30pm - 7:00pm. More Information
• Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 2 ~ 7:00pm. More Information
• North Myrtle Beach Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 3 ~ 6:00pm. More Information
HOLIDAY PARADES
• North Myrtle Beach Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 4 ~ 5:30pm More Information
• Broadway at the Beach Holiday Parade Dec. 4 ~ 11:00am More Information
• Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade Dec. 11 ~ 2:00pm - 5:00pm More Information
• Conway Christmas Parade Dec. 11 ~ 10:00am - Noon More Information
HOLIDAY SHOWS
• Alabama Theatre's "The South's Grandest Christmas Show" - Nov. 1 - Jan. 1, 2011
The South's Grandest Christmas Show will instill the true meaning of Christmas in your family with its combination of traditional Christmas classics and contemporary holiday favorites. The South's Grandest Christmas Show is a southern family tradition on the Grand Strand with visitors and locals returning year after year.
• Christmas on Ice at The Palace Theatre - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Featuring previous Winter Olympic Skaters, the best high Kicking Dancers this side of New York and all your favorite Christmas songs sung by the best of Broadway and London's West End in one big magical Holiday Season Show.
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS
• Synthetic Ice Skating Rink at The Market Common - Dec. 18 - Jan. 2, 2011
Enjoy the synthetic ice skating rink from 10am-6pm every day from 12/18 until 1/2 (except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). $7 donations to the Red Cross for All You Can Skate or spend $50 in our stores or restaurants and skate for FREE! Show your receipts in the park for the free ice skating voucher.
• Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens - Dec. 3-4, 10-11, & 16-18
Brookgreen's celebrated holiday festival with thousands of candles, lights and live entertainment from 3:00pm to 10:00pm.
• Let it Snow! at Market Common - Nov. 27 - Dec. 18
Every Saturday from November 27 until December 18 will feature SNOW on the live Christmas Tree in front of Grand 14 Cinema!
• Conway Main Street Holiday Open House - Dec. 2, 9, 16 ~ 5:00am - 9:00pm
Carolers stroll the sidewalks and Santa's helpers serve hot chocolate and cookies to all. A visit with Sana or a sing-a-long sleigh ride will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
• The 12 Improv Games of Christmas at Carolina Improv Company - Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 3,4,10,11,17,18,22,23
Carolina Improv Company @ Uptown, Myrtle Beach Mall This unscripted audience-interactive comedy is created from audience suggestions about the holidays.
Fall is one of the most beautiful times to visit Myrtle Beach, with delightful weather, seasonal traditions and, maybe best of all, fall festivals.
Myrtle Beach comes alive on the weekends (and sometimes during the week) with celebrations of food, culture, crafts, and more.
So while your leaves are falling come and enjoy some of these fantastic festivals.
OCTOBER
Ocean Boulevard's Oktoberfest '10 - October 9, 2010
Authentic German Food, Beer & Wine, an Alcohol-Free Kids Zone with Inflatables and Street Performers, A Bratwurst Eating Contest, The Channelheimer Oompah Band, and an Amazing Fireworks Display! And FREE live concerts all day!
Scheduled performers include Lee Travis & the Bounty Hunters, The Mullets, Machine Gun, American Aquarium, Bloodkin, Passafire, Carolina Liar, Cowboy Mouth, and the Channelheimer Oompah Band filling in between acts.
Where: Ocean Boulevard between Eighth Avenue North and Mr. Joe White Avenue Myrtle Beach
Cost: FREE
Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest - October 9 - 10, 2010
Located on the historic waterfront in beautiful Little River, this festival provides a family oriented party that is fun for all ages. Entertainment includes arts and crafts vendors, live Jazz music all day and a famous Shrimp Cookoff. Join us for the fun, home town atmosphere only found in Little River!
Where: Little River Waterfront
Cost: $4
10th Annual Cruise To The Coast Classic Car Show - October 9, 2010
A car enthusiast's dream - a day at Barefoot Landing with the Classic Car Show! See styles of all brands, from years gone by. From Fords to Chevys, and everything else, you'll enjoy the history and the beauty of these old cars.
Where: Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach
Cost: FREE
Hyman Vineyards Bacchus Festival & Harvest Gala - October 8 - 9, 2010
Celebrate Nature, Wine & Vine in the Bacchus tradition. Music, Crafts, Food & Fun, Taste our handcrafted muscadine wines, Tour the vineyard, Learn about the art of winemaking & wine blending. Barbecue Cook-off & Judging, Master Gardener Clinic, Lucy Look-alike contest.
Where: Hyman Vineyards, 6027 Old Bucksville Road, Conway, SC
Cost: Admission is free, and food and beverages will be sold a la carte.
Fifth Annual Gaither Fest in Myrtle Beach - October 8 - 9, 2010
Make plans for Gaither Fest 2010 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and enjoy two evenings of concerts and a Saturday morning worship service featuring a power-packed line-up of the finest voices in gospel music.
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Cost: Two-day ticket $90 ages 13 and older, otherwise $30
Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild 37th Annual Art in the Park - October 10 - 11, 2010
The Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild will hold its 37th Annual Art in the Park on Oct, 10 and 11, 2009, from 9am-4pm both days in Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will feature works by over 60 artists from the East Coast and as far away as Tennessee with about 20 of those artists from the local Myrtle Beach area. Typical art will include original paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.
Where: Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Cost: FREE
Taste of the Town 2010 - October 12, 2010
St. Andrew Catholic School of Myrtle Beach hosts one of the most popular social and culinary events in Myrtle Beach. Delight your palate with samplings of specialty menu items from 50 plus area restaurants!
In addition, the event will feature live entertainment from U-N-I jazz band, Dino's TV Variety Show tribute artists, and the Soul Function Band.
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Cost: $5 in advance (at HTC stores and the school, 3601 N. Kings Highway), $6 at door for ages 15 and older; free ages 14 and younger with adult
Brookgreen Gardens' Harvest Home Festival - October 16 - 17, 2010
Join Brookgreen Gardens for two days filled with live entertainment and outdoor activities! The scarecrow-building contest, hay rides, and pumpkin painting patch are just a few of the events that make this a terrific fall festival!
Where: Brookgreen Gardens, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach
Cost: Free with garden admission, which lasts for seven days: $12 ages 13-64, $10 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Get $1 off garden admission (up to 4 adults per card) by showing your VMB Card. Click for details
31st Annual Loris Bog Off Festival - October 16, 2010
Celebrates Chicken Bog, a favorite local chicken and rice dish. Each year a cooking contest is held for the best chicken bog chef 30,000 attendees expected.
Where: Main Street in Loris
Cost: FREE
21st Annual Wooden Boat Show - October 16, 2010
An estimated 100 classic wooden boats will be displayed in Georgetown, SC, in the water, along the riverfront boardwalk and along historic Front Street for this event hosted by Harbor Historical Association.
Vessels ranging in size from kayaks to yachts will be exhibited in 11 categories: row, canoe, kayak, surfboard, sail, inboard power, outboard power, classic sail built prior to 1960, classic power built prior to 1960, owner designed and built, and century class (100 years or older). Proceeds benefit a fund for the development of the association's maritime museum.
Where: Front Street in downtown Georgetown
Cost: Free
Myrtle Beach Train Show - October 16 - 17, 2010
Grand Strand Modelrailroaders Inc. are holding a model train show. Vendors, Operating layouts: O, HO, N-Scale. On Site Food. Door Prizes. Fun for kids of all ages.
Where: 5837 S. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577
Seacoast Artist Guild 7th Annual Show & Sale - October 16 - 23, 2010
The show will consist of work by pro- & non-pro local accomplished & award winning artists. Categories include Collage, Painted Media (Acrylic, mixed Media, Pastel, Oil & Watercolor), Photography & 3-D art.
Where: Inlet Square Mall, Myrtle Beach
Cost: FREE
30th Annual N.C. Oyster Festival - October 17, 2010
A celebration of oysters, and the abundance of them found in the coastal waters of Brunswick County! The North Carolina Oyster Festival is attended by over 30,000 people including locals and visitors. 2010 will mark the 30th anniversary of the festival, which will be hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce.
Where: On the island of Ocean Isle Beach on 2nd Street (beside the Museum of Coastal Carolina).
Cost: Admission is only $5 and free for children under the age of 8.
Wine Festival at The Market Common - October 23, 2010
Wine Festival at Valor Park in The Market Common. Enjoy the fall weather with live music and wine tastings!
Where: Valor Park, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach Endless Summmer Festival - October 30, 2010
A street festival celebrating Endless Summer in North Myrtle Beach. 10,000+ people enjoyed arts, crafts, food and live entertainment from local, regional & national recording artists. Summer Never Ends in North Myrtle Beach. 5,000 attendees expected.
Where: Main Street in North Myrtle Beach
Cost: FREE
Broadway at the Beach Holiday Harvest Festival - October 21 - 24 & 28 - 31, 2010
NOVEMBER
29th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals - November 11 - 14, 2010
The Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals is an authentic re-creation of 19th century London with all the color, warmth and merriment of Christmas during the time of Charles Dickens. Attendees are magically transported back in time to an enchanting Victorian Holiday Marketplace complete with more than 350 period clad vendors, hawking everything from fine arts and crafts, gifts, Christmas Décor and toys.
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Cost: $8 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 2-12; multiday pass $12.
41st Annual S.C. State Bluegrass Festival - November 25 - 27, 2010
Three days of music with more than 20 live acts scheduled make for the biggest weekend of the year for local bluegrass fans. Highlights from the performance schedule include Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, J.D. Crowe & The New South and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.
Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Cost: Daily $35 general admission and $40 reserved seating for ages 14 and older, or $85 and $95, respectively, for a three-day pass; $20/$25 daily for ages 6-13, or $45/$50 for three-day pass
The Nutcracker Fair at The Market Common - November 27 - 28, 2010
The Nutcracker Fair is a fundraising event for the Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre. It is a fun Thanksgiving weekend event that will usher in the holiday season featuring an array of retail and food vendors as well as activities for children and entertainment for everyone.
Where: The Market Common, Myrtle Beach
There are also many other things to do!
Check our events page often for more exciting events!
It's SCARY how many ghoulishly great family Halloween events there are in Myrtle Beach. Take the kids for tricks, treats, pumpkin carving, fireworks, hayrides, and more...
Wee Ones Boo Bash at CMSC - Oct.29
Children 6 & under enjoy Halloween treats, games, and the exhibits of CMSC in a safe not-so-scary atmosphere, perfect for the youngest trick-or-treaters!
Broadway at the Beach Halloween Celebration - Oct. 30
Trick or Treating for the kids from 5pm-7pm on Saturday October 30, 2010. End a great night watching our Fireworks Spectacular over Lake Broadway!
Howl-O-Scream at McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach - Oct. 30
Bring the whole family for an evening of Halloween activities in Boo-tiful McLean Park. Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, marshmallow roasting, trick-or-treating, inflatables & more. Everything is free.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating at The Market Common - Oct. 31
Sunday, Oct 31,2010 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Join DJ Batman in front of Grand 14 Cinema for dancing & fun! All of the stores will give out candy to costumed Trick-or-Treaters.
Terror Under The Bridge - Haunted Warehouse in Conway, SC - Oct. 27 - 31
Doors open at 7 pm $10 tickets.
For More Information Visit: MyrtleBeachHauntedHouse.net
The Hot Summer Nights program has kicked off in Myrtle Beach this week and offers some great family fun at the beach. The program runs into August and offers five nights of great activities at Plyler Park in the heart of Myrtle Beach. The schedule is:
Sunday Nights
7 pm - 10 pm (through August 16)
Street performers, caricatures, balloon artists, stilt walkers, face painting, jugglers and more.
Monday Nights
7 pm - 10 pm (through August 17)
Kids Carnival - Kid friendly fun, including inflatable jumping rooms
Tuesday and Saturday Nights
8 pm - 12 am (through September 5)
Oceanfront Concert Series - Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Pop, Country and R&B
Wednesday Nights
9:30 pm (through August 19)
Fireworks Night - billed as the Beach's Biggest and Best Fireworks Display
Click Here for more information and the concert series schedule.
