The North Inlet-Winyah Bay Research Reserve, along with Surf the Earth are together hosting a naturalist-guided tour through the North Inlet Estuary using tandem kayaks. All the proper equipment is provided and participants will learn all about the history, along with research highlights. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack. Registration is required.
North Inlet Estuary, Hobcaw Barony, 22 Hobcaw Rd. Monday, 10 a.m. $60. (843) 546-4623, www.Northinlet.sc.edu
Part of the Carolina Stories Series by SCETV, this film tells the story of how rice became a major cash crop in South Carolina. The cultivation of rice in South Carolina began in the late 1600s. By the time of the American Revolution, it had created the largest concentration of wealth in the American colonies. The knowledge and labor of slaves from Africa’s Windward Coast were major factors in the making of this wealth. However, South Carolina’s rice culture experienced heavy tolls due to the Civil War, emancipation and hurricanes. The economic and social impact of the state’s rice culture created a legacy that remains today. The film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 1st, 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.
Now Celebrating our 36th year, The Original Motown Tribute Show, Sets off on a musical journey through time as you tap your feet to the tunes that moved the nation in the 1960s and ’70s. Motor City Musical brings Motown hits from musicians like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 to the stage, celebrating the history of a genre that brought new life and rhythm to the American music scene. Head to the GTS Theatre and settle into your seat as the curtain comes up on the cast of the Original Motown Tribute Show in Myrtle Beach – Motor City Musical. Travel back to the swinging ’60s, when music broke down social barriers, changed lives, and brought Americans together over a shared love of soulful songs. Learn the story of Berry Gordy, whose Detroit recording studio put some of the last century’s biggest musical names on the global radar. Location: GTS Theatre, 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Cost: $48 to $56 Save 10% use Discount Code: WEB10 Website address: https://gtstheatre.com/
The Long Bay Youth Symphony, founded in 1990, serves to further the music education, talent development, and social experiences of 60 to 75 local students. These talented young musicians, ages 9 through 22 years old, are selected through auditions each August. They then rehearse weekly to prepare for three major concerts presented during the school year. During this performance, the winners of the Long Bay Youth Symphony Concerto Competition perform solos throughout the program with their given instruments.
MBHS Music and Arts Center, 3302 Robert W. Grissom Pkwy. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $10; free for students. (843) 448-8379, www.longbaysymphony.org
Come out and enjoy live music on Friday nights through the month of May! Presented by Conway Downtown Alive, Groovin’ on the Green takes place in the evenings, with fantastic music from The City Lights Band (May 3); Special Blend experience (May 10); Chocolate Chip & Company (May 17); Band on Fire (May 21) and Bailey Road Band (May 31). Join the fun!
200 Laurel St. Fridays, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Free. (843) 248-6260, www.conwayalive.com
Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and as the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. He can currently be seen in Netflix’s “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his new standup special on Amazon Prime “Ginger Beard Man” or his new standup album “Ginger Pain” released in March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central.
Jon is also host of the popular podcast Country-ish on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy digital platform. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series One Mississisppi, CW’s Jane The Virgin, ABC’s Black-ish, HBO’s Eastbound and Down, and as the “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. On the big screen he appeared in the feature film Into the Storm and as the beloved “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” in Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 3, 2024, 9:15pm to 10:30pm Timezone: EDT
May 3, 2024, 11:00pm to
May 4, 2024, 12:30am Timezone: EDT
May 4, 2024, 9:15pm to 10:30pm Timezone: EDT
May 4, 2024, 11:00pm to
May 5, 2024, 12:30am Timezone: EDT
Location: Wonders Theatre 1320 Celebrity Circle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577-7462 Website address: https://cli.re/67764-jon-reep-
The March of Dimes March for Babies takes place at Broadway at the Beach! The goal for Horry and Georgetown counties this year is $125,000. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color. This walk is a rain or shine event, and will begin at Dino Park, located between Margaritaville and Ripley's Aquarium. Broadway at the Beach, Dino Park 1112 Celebrity Circle. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. www.marchforbabies.org
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
The Grand Strand Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society (SCNPS) is excited to announce our spring Native Plant Sale! Join us Saturday May 4th in downtown Conway at the Town Green (200 Laurel St., Conway, SC). The sale will be open to the public from 9:30 am to 1 pm. SCNPS members will have first access to the sale from 9-9:30 am. To become a member visit www.scnps.org Website address: http://www.facebook.com/share/
Marking its 28th anniversary, this event is held at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. It has grown to attract thousands of people and become one of the area’s favorite festivals. The observance is showcased by an Inlet Blessing ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Seawall Cross. The Blessing of the Inlet is also a day of entertainment with lots of arts and crafts vendors on hand, children’s play area, games, and participation by local restaurants and food trucks. The event also generates funds for many area missions, charities, and nonprofit organizations. Belin UMC, 4182 Hwy. 17 Business. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (843) 651-5099, www.belinumc.org/blessing
