events

E.g., Apr 19 2025

“Sawgrass to Perform Bluegrass Concert at the Horry County Museum”

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 1:00pm

The Horry County Museum presents a free traditional bluegrass concert by Sawgrass on Saturday, May 10th, at 1:00 PM. A tribute to local luthier, the late Jennings Chestnut will also take place before the performance. Sawgrass was formed in 1998 by founding member Jody Harrison, whose vision and passion shaped the band’s distinctive sound. The current lineup features Rich Viso, affectionately known as "Dr. Banjo," who has been with the band for 15 years, and the multi-talented Corey Merchant, who plays bass and serves as the band’s sound and audio engineer.

In 2024, the band welcomed Corey Anderson, whose exceptional vocals bring a dynamic new element to the group. Anderson’s voice is a true hidden gem, adding rich depth and emotion to Sawgrass’s performances. Also joining the band is Jenni Lyn Gardner, a Grammy-nominated musician with a distinguished international touring career and a deep history of music diplomacy. Jenni Lyn brings a wealth of experience, passion, and authenticity to Sawgrass. Over the years, Sawgrass has become a fixture in the bluegrass community. Their monthly residency at Chanti’s Pizza, a beloved local venue in downtown Conway, deepens their ties to the local music scene. With their energy, originality, and commitment to bluegrass, Sawgrass remains a prominent and respected presence in the region’s musical landscape. 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. To view a full list of scheduled programs, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.


Kenny G

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 7:00pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of timeless melodies and the signature smooth jazz of the one and only Kenny G! Kenny G, a legendary Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer, is celebrated worldwide as one of the best-selling instrumental artists in history. With more than 75 million albums sold, his soulful and melodic saxophone sound has captivated audiences across the globe. With a career spanning decades, Kenny G’s influence extends beyond chart-topping hits to collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. Iconic tracks like “Songbird,” “Going Home,” and “Breathless” highlight Kenny’s ability to convey deep emotional resonance with his saxophone—a fantastic skill that shines brilliantly on Innocence, his latest studio album. The Carolina Opry Theatre, 8901 N. Kings Hwy. Saturday, 7 p.m. $69+ 800-843-6779 www.thecarolinaopry.com


Sara Evans in Concert

Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 7:00pm

Sara Evans has captured the hearts of millions with her chart-topping hits and powerful vocals. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades, her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger”. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Sara continues to thrill audiences around the world playing over 70 shows each year. Sara’s incredible talent has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist award and nominations from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT, and the Grammy Awards. In addition to her country music career, Sara has also been recognized for her philanthropic work, including the NAB Education Foundation’s Service To America Leadership Award, the national Crystal Cross award for disaster relief, she has also served as Red Cross ambassador, and is a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Carolina Opry Theatre, 8901 N. Kings Hwy. Sunday, 7 p.m. $48+. (843) 913-4000, www.thecarolinaopry.com


Sara Evans

Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 7:00pm

Sara Evans has captured the hearts of millions with her chart-topping hits and powerful vocals. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades, her five No. 1 singles include “No Place

That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger”. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Sara continues to thrill audiences around the world playing over 70 shows each year. Sara’s incredible talent has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist award and nominations from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT, and the Grammy Awards. In addition to her country music career, Sara has also been recognized for her philanthropic work, including the NAB Education Foundation’s Service To America Leadership Award, the national Crystal Cross award for disaster relief, she has also served as Red Cross ambassador, and is a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.



With the purchase of a Post-Show Meet & Greet ticket, you receive:

Post-Show Meet & Greet with Sara Evans

Personal Photograph with Sara Evans

One exclusive VIP merch item

Opportunity for Sara Evans to autograph one Official Sara Evans merch item**

Commemorative VIP laminate

**item will not be provided by Sara Evans as part of VIP offering and must be

compliant with venue policies



Sara Evans will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. PLUS – add on exclusive VIP Meet & Greet Tickets while supplies last! To buy tickets visit our website at https://thecarolinaopry.com/concertscall 800-843-6779 or visit the box office.


14th Annual Veteran Ride

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 9:00am

All new ride route and stop this year total miles around 100 round trip. Ride will end and evening part will be at the Causeway Bar in Garden City Beach on Atlantic Ave near the Pier FREE RIDE no registration fees or release forms to sign. Meet at the Golden Egg In Surfside Beach starting at 9am and then KSU at 11am for a nice ride down through Georgetown County and back up into in Conway for lunch. In years past we had over 250 Riders! This ride will have 1 gas stop and total round trip ride is under  100 miles. We will Sell tickets for cash and other door prizes Must be present at final stop/evening event which we will have a free pizza for all that ride while it lasts.

The evening part of this event will kick off at 6pm at Causeway BarGrill Causeway Pizzeria in Garden City on Atlantic Ave and go all evening. Raffles to be drawn during the Leather Auction. We also welcome any that do not take the ride to the evening event as well and are welcome to purchase tickets for prizes and cash. We will have a Leather auction courtesy of Jamin Leather. https://jaminleather.com/

We will have some T-shirts to sell for this event, first come first serve! $25 each

This event is a great way to socialize with others, see old friends, meet new friends Come out and enjoy the day!

All proceeds from this event will benefit Homes For Our Troops. https://www.hfotusa.org/


Crudes Annual Veteran Motorcycle Ride

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 11:00am

This event features a new ride route and stop and covers 100-miles round trip. It’s a free ride, with no registration fees or release forms to sign. Meet at the Golden Egg In Surfside Beach starting at 9 am and then KSU at 11 a.m. for a ride through Georgetown County and back up into Conway for lunch. This ride will have one gas stop. Tickets will be sold for cash and other door prizes Must be present at final stop/evening event and there will be free pizza for all that ride while it lasts. The evening kicks off at 6 pm at Causeway BarGrill/ Causeway Pizzeria in Garden City on Atlantic Avenue. Raffles to be drawn during the Leather Auction, courtesy of Jamin Leather. We welcome any that do not take the ride to the evening event and they are welcome to purchase tickets. Proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops. https://www.hfotusa.org/


War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator. 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 14th, at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. 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.


War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with War Birds: Diary of an Unknown Aviator. 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 14th, at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway. The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2025. For a list of films, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.orgFor more information, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.


Steel Magnolias

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm to Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 3:00pm

Truvy Jones runs a beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux, icareer woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby. Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the town, but the joy of her wedding quickly turn to concern as she faces a risky pregnancy and a myriad of health complications. Eventually, when Shelby dies from complications related to her diabetes, M’Lynn has to deal with the most difficult of challenges: the loss of one’s only child. Theatre of the Republic, 331 Main St. Thursdays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m. except for 3 pm on Sundays. $35+. (843) 488-0821, www.thetheatreoftherepublic.com/shows


“The Vietnam War in Historical Perspective”

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 1:00pm

The Horry County Museum presents a program on the Vietnam War by Coastal Carolina University History Professor John Navin on Saturday, May 17th, at 1:00 PM. Dr. Navin will discuss circumstances and events that led to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. He will describe political conditions, military strategies and major combat operations, the experience of soldiers and civilians, the role of the media, the rise of a powerful anti-war movement, the politics of withdrawal, and the war’s legacy. Veterans are especially invited to participate and to contribute to the discussion. John J. Navin is a professor of history at Coastal Carolina University, where he teaches American history. He holds a master’s degree in American studies from Boston College and a Ph.D. in history from Brandeis University. Dr. Navin is the author of The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720 (University of South  Carolina Press, 2020). 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. To view a full list of scheduled programs, visit the museum website at www.horrycountymuseum.org.