Always the first Saturday in May, attendees are invited to bring their beach chairs and coolers for a day of mingling, listening to toe-tapping live music, and dancing. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun!
100 S. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Drive. Saturday, 10 a.m. Free. (843) 249 3433.
The Horry County Museum presents a lecture and book signing by David Henry Lucas on his series The Rice Kings on Saturday, May 4th, at 1:00 PM. The series chronicles the history of the Lucas family over 300 years, starting with Jonathan Lucas in 1754. Books will also be available to purchase after the program. David Henry Lucas was born in Greensboro, N.C., and grew up in the small farming town of Bishopville, S.C. In the fall of 1965, Mr. Lucas attended the University of South Carolina on a football scholarship. He majored in International Studies and received a B.A. degree in January 1970. After a short period in the United States Marine Corp, he was given a medical discharge and returned to Columbia, South Carolina to pursue a career in business. Mr. Lucas later moved to the Isle of Palms working in development. Having written a book chronicling the history of his US Supreme Court fight to protect private property rights in the 90’s, Mr. Lucas decided to embark on a new profession. In 2012, he began work on a memoir relating the story of his time as a student athlete at the University of South Carolina. As a follow-up project, he has taken on the challenge of romanticizing the history of his forbears, starting in the year 1754. The first novel is entitled “The Rice Kings, Book One, The Beginning” which chronicles the early life and training of Jonathan Lucas, a fourth great grandfather. “The Rice Kings, Book Two. Charleston,” brings the story to America where Jonathan invented the rice mill. This invention allowed the South Carolina Lowcountry to become incredibly wealthy and produced a golden era for the region. These two books are the first in a series of historical novels that are intended to relate the saga of the rise and fall of the Old South. Time permitting; the series will describe the aftermath of the War Between the States through the eyes of the people who experienced it. Finally, the story of the slow economic recovery of the South, beginning with the life of his grandfather, H. S. Lucas, born in 1888, and expanding the history of the Lucas Family throughout the 20th Century. Mr. Lucas is married to the former Martha Black from Bamberg, South Carolina. They have three children and six grandchildren. David and his wife reside in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, near Charleston, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. The program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s McCown Auditorium located at 805 Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. For more
information, call 843-915-5320 or email hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov. The view a full list of scheduled programs, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.
Currently in its fifth decade of performing, Three Dog Night returns to the Alabama Theatre. Between 1969 and 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than this band. The group’s hits continue to be popular today, whether on the radio, in TV commercials, or in movies. The band’s famous moniker refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights, the coldest being a “three dog night.” Alabama Theatre, 4750 Hwy. 17 S. Saturday, 7 p.m. $42 +. (843) 272-1111, www.alabama-theatre.com
The Long Bay Symphony is presenting its first-ever Pickleball Benefit Tournament! The doubles tournament is for players ranked below 3.5. The goal is to have fun and raise money for the Symphony! All proceeds will go to benefit the Symphony and its youth programs. Following the final game, a winners’ ceremony will be held on site. First-place prize is a LBS season subscription; second place is four flexpasses, and third place gets two flexpasses! If you register as a single player, you will be partnered with another person to create a team. J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd. Saturday, 9 a.m. $75/person. (843) 448-8379, www.longbaysymphony.com
2024 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues This film tells the story of three American pilots who flew with the Royal Air Force during World War I. The film chronicles the exploits of John Grider, Elliott White Springs, and Larry Callahan, all known as the “Three Musketeers”. War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator was originally published after World War I and became a bestseller. It was assumed that the diary was written and kept by Grider, the only member of the trio to be killed in action. However, it was later discovered in 1959 that Springs, who later became president of Spring Cotton Mills, Inc. and founder of Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, wrote and published the work in memory of his friend and other pilots who had died in the war. The film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8th, at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2024. For a list of films, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
The Horry County Museum presents a lecture by Col. Thomas ‘Buddy’ Styers on Saturday, May 11th, at 1:00 PM. Col. Styers will speak on the life of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base from 1954-2024. Colonel Styers serves as the Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority that was established by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1994 to oversee the redevelopment and reuse of the closed Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Authority and directs the economic development of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. He developed and executed the Authority’s long and short range goals and objectives to create diversified employment opportunities and to enhance the local tax base. He also represented the Authority with the general public and the media and maintained close liaison with local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Colonel Styers was the driving force behind the successful development of The Market Common on the former base. The development of these 121 acres has greatly increased the tax value to South Carolina, Horry County and Myrtle Beach and has created a large number of jobs on the former base. Colonel Styers has served in numerous volunteer positions in the community, including Past President of the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, past member of the Erskine College Alumni Association Board of Directors, past member of the Presbyterian College Board of Visitors, past Vice Chairman of the Partners Economic Development Corporation and member of the South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) Customer Advisory Council. On March 25, 2024, Colonel Styers was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster in recognition of a lifetime of extraordinary achievement, service, and contribution on a national and statewide scale. His 30 years of service to the Horry County/Myrtle Beach community in redeveloping the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and integrating it into\ the City of Myrtle Beach is exceptional. The Order of the Palmetto is the\ highest award South Carolina can award to a citizen for service to the State. Colonel Styers served in the United States Air Force for 26 years retiring in September 1992 in the rank of Colonel. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Vietnam
Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Colonel Styers and his wife, Penny, live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s McCown Auditorium located at 805 Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. For more information, call 843-915-5320 or email hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov. The view a full list of scheduled programs, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.
This sell-out show is back by popular demand! “There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there’s Johnny Mathis.” - Barbra Streisand Celebrating almost 70 years as a recording artist in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis is The Voice of Romance. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories - from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," and "Misty”, Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums, 6 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive career he has had 3 songs inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts, and is the originator of the “Greatest Hits” album industry tradition. He has received 5 GRAMMY Nominations, and was also given the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Johnny
continues to be Columbia Records’ longest-signed artist, and to fans of all ages, The Voice of Romance. Johnny Mathis will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets visit our website at https://thecarolinaopry.com/
Come dressed in your best, with all the fun accessories befitting a garden tea party, for lunch, treats, and fun activities for the entire family! This ticketed, catered event takes place at McLean Park, Shelter 1. Ideal for ages 4-10 accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be fun lawn games and activities/crafts during the event. Some of these may include sweets, so please be mindful of any food allergies. McLean Park, 93 Oak Drive. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $8 - limited tickets. (843) 280-5673, www.nmb.us
There are some artists that fall outside of the definition of fine art. Sometimes referred to as folk, outsider, visionary or memory artists, most are driven to create something that has a special meaning to them. Some use objects from their own backyard, or illustrate personal visions or cultural history, while others use art to cope with life. Some are celebrated locally, while the work of others goes unseen until their deaths. One thing they have in common is that they are destined to leave their impression on this world through their work. This film takes a look at some of South Carolina’s unique self-taught artists including Maxi McConnell Eades, Reverend Johnnie Simmons, L.C. Carson, Sam Doyle, Ernest Lee, and Margaret Robbins. The film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15th, at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2024. For a list of films, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.
Come out to Little River’s historic waterfront and enjoyo one of the largest, most popular festivals held in the southeast! Whether it’s fresh, local seafood from one of the waterfront eateries, or sampling festival food, this event has it all, including live music, beautiful waterway views, kids activities, and a plethora of shopping activities at an impressive number of arts and crafts booths. The event began in 1981 and has expanded exponentially, now including satellite parking and a shuttle service for convenience. Little River Chamber representatives, local businesses and events specialists all work hard to make this a must-visit festival. 4468 Mineola Avenue. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7, with kids 12 and under free. (843) 249-6604, www.LittleRiverChamber.org
