This Summer has been filled with exciting events and festivals along the Grand Strand. Now with Labor Day 2009 approaching quickly, start planning your trip to beach. There are activities and events going on all over Myrtle Beach and with the help of the Sun News; here is a list of the happenings in the area.
Sept 4th
- Soul Function performs at 8pm during the Plyler Park Concert Series @ 11th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach. FREE. Call 843-918-1000
Sept 4th- 5th
- Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival at Grand Park (formally Myrtle Beach Air Force Base). Featuring family-fun, live music, a car show, food and arts and crafts. Call 843-626-7444
- Hot Sauce performs at 8pm in Plyler Park, followed by a fireworks display sponsored by The Oceanfront Association and the City of Myrtle Beach.
Sept 4th – 7th
- Broadway at the Beach will host the Labor Day Weekend Grand Finale with concerts, fireworks and more. Call 843-344-2463
Sept 5th
- The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach will present “25 years of Jonathan Green” starting on the 5th of September through January 3rd, 2010. Call 843-399-9463
- La Belle Amie Vineyard in North Myrtle Beach will host The Summer Breeze Music Fest. Call 843-399-9463
- The Ms Planet Beach International Spokesmodel Search will have the Finals at Broadway at the Beach. Call 843-444-3500
Sept 5th – 7th
- Wild Water and Wheels in Surfside will feature LOw prices during the holiday weekend. Admission will be $14.98 plus tax. Call 843-238-3787
Sept 6th
- Improv Comedy Show at 4:30pm at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach. Call 843-597-6393
- The Surfside Beach Concert Series at the Surfside Beach pier concludes today. Performers will consist of Joe Moyer, Brian Roessler, Rich Resiwikoff, Duke, Dan Junk, Jon Collins, Walt Hoagland, Tim Thompson, Acoustic Johnny, Doug Frankhauser, T.J. Peavey, Mary Morgan and Vinny… To name a few. This Event is FREE. Call 843-477-1177
Sept 6th – 7th
- the Myrtle Beach Pelicans will light up the sky again with Fireworks following the last 2 home games of the season at the BB&T Coastal Field. Call 843-916-6000
With so many events and festivities taking place this Holiday Weekend in Myrtle Beach, we could be here all day listing the schedules. Should want to add more, please send a comment and we will gladly add your event.
Have a safe and happy weekend; and we look forward to your trip to the beach this Labor Day. Want to add some Fan photos? Sign into Facebook and upload the pictures to www.facebook.com/oceanaresorts.myrtle beach.
Why do we travel? To open our eyes to other cultures. Traveling to Myrtle Beach just got a little easier with these celebrity travel tips. Relax and enjoy your trip.
Here are five celebrities and five travel tips.
- Jonathan Bennet–Take a shower first thing when you arrive in your hotel room. (That’s the first thing he always does.)
- Antonio Sabato Jr.–Wear comfortable clothing on an airplane or during a long car trip. (He wears sweats.)
- Kim Wayans–Bring your own sheets and pillow (I often bring my own pillow case and sometimes a pillow depending on the circumstance and location.)
- Criss Angel (a video interview)–Know about your destination’s climate so you don’t over-pack. (When going to Cabo, his favorite destination, he only brings a few pairs of shorts and leaves the shaving cream at home.) On the flip side of temperatures, know if you’ll
- need a sweater or a jacket– or both.
- Bode Miller–Stay positive and be aware that delays and the unexpected may happen.
Altitude and the recycled plane air is completely drying on body, hair and skin. Therefore:
- Pound drinks. No not those kind! Water only please! And skip the salty foods too.
- Moisturize every hour. If the airport won’t allow it in your carry on, splash your face with water every hour.
- Don’t use hot tools on hair. Instead, apply a smoothing cream and conditioner and leave it at that.
- Sleep the rest of the time. Score!
- Go makeup free. Wear a tinted moisturizer and apply a sheer gloss right before your hop off the plane.
Shoot food. Too many people come back from a trip raving about a restaurant or meal, but with no photos of what they ate. When photographing food, shoot close-ups. And include glasses or silverware in the frame to give a sense of scale.
Hope you enjoy these travel tips. If you would like to add to the list, please feel free to leave a comment.
Weekend Events in Myrtle Beach, SC
August 21st – August 23rd, 2009
Friday August 21st, 2009
- Steve Calfee performs on the pool deck at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center- 2pm
- FREE Glass of House Wine with a Diner Entree Purchase at Grand Central Station inside the Patricia Grand Resort
- Masters of Magic dazzle the audience at the Palace Theatre – 5:30pm
- FREE Fun Friday at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina – 6pm to 9pm
- Loose Change performs on the pool deck at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center- 7pm
- Sun Fun Celebration of Summer concert Series featuring Soul Function at Broadway at the Beach – 7pm
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans take on the Fredrick Keys at the BB&T Coastal Field – 7:05pm
- One- The Show at the Alabama Theatre – 7:30pm
- Drive By Truckers perform at the House of Blues – 7:30pm
- Le Grande Cirque amazes the crowd at the Palace Theatre – 8pm
- Pink Floyd Lazer Light Show at the Carolina Opry – 10pm
Saturday August 22nd, 2009
- Whole Lotta Shakin Oldies Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard – 12pm to 5pm
- Trina performs on the pool deck at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center – 2pm
- FREE Glass of House Wine with Diner Entree Purchase at the Patricia Grand Resort
- Magic Spirit of Ireland at the Palace Theatre – 6pm
- Loose Changes performs on the pool deck at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center – 7pm
- Psych Ward takes the stage at the Hard Rock Cafe – 8pm
- Blue October with Switch Foot & Ours at the House of Blues – 8pm
Sunday August 23rd, 2009
- Cruise in Car Show with Cecil Chandler at Wild Water and Wheels – 10am to 6pm
- Trina performs on the pool deck at Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center – 2pm
- Brad Long/ Justin Moore at the Boathouse – 4pm
- Shamalama performs on the pool deck at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center – 7pm
With so many attractions and events in Myrtle Beach, you will need a vacation from being on vacation.
Enjoy the weekend.
With so many summer activities in the Myrtle Beach area; The Grand Strand Freedom Fest is sure to be a big hit at the Freestyle Music Park. Along with a new business group in Myrtle Beach, Freestyle Music Park is hoping to curve the loss of revenue from the motorcycle rallies.
Honoring the September 11 anniversary, Freedom Fest will start on the 11th of this month with a FREE concert by the Long Bay Symphony at La Belle Amie Vineyard, just off S.C 90, at 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River.
BOOST spokesman, Tom Herron says, “We are thrilled to have it here, outdoors.”
On September 12th, Freestyle Music Park will be the site of a daylong festival. At 1pm there will be a parade of Military Veterans, local high school marching bands and the members of the veterans motorcycle group Rolling Thunder.
Many exhibits will be set up through out the park on Sept 11, 2009; including The Pearl Harbor Foundation.
LeAnn Rimes will be performing at the Freestyle Music Park on the first stop of her new North American Tour. Other entertainment include afternoon concerts by Charlie Floyd and Southern Express, Jeffery Allen and Edwards and Southern Blues, and performer Billy Joe Royal.
A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit Operation First Response, an organization that has been supporting wounded soldier and their families since 2001.
Myrtle Beach Dream Sweepstakes
Vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC now gives you a chance to win fabulous prizes. When you book your vacation through Oceana Resorts you are automatically entered into our Sweepstakes; with a chance to win an Oceanfront Condo at the Anderson Ocean Club. Located in the Heart of Myrtle Beach, the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa brings a whole new meaning to luxury along the Grand Strand.
Sweepstakes Prizes:
* Grand Prize: A one-bedroom fully furnished condominium at the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa
* 2nd Prize: A new 2010 Ford Focus Hybrid officially rates at 41 MPG in the city
* 3rd Prize: $2000 shopping spree at Coastal Grand Mall
* 4th Prize: $2000 shopping spree at Tanger Outlet Mall
* 5th Prize: $2000 shopping spree at Best Buy
* 6th Prize: $1500 shopping spree at Coastal Grand Mall
* 7th Prize: $1500 shopping spree at Tanger Outlet Mall
* 8th Prize: $1000 shopping spree at Coastal Grand Mall
* 9th Prize: $1000 shopping spree at Tanger Outlet Mall
* 10th Prize: $1000 shopping spree at Best Buy
* 11th – 20th Prize: 10 winners will receive a $500 Myrtle Beach Dinning Package from Divine Dining Group
* 21st – 40th Prize: 20 winners will receive a $200 gift certificate for the Awakening Spa and Salon exclusively at the Anderson Ocean and Spa
Along with entry to win one of the above prizes, you will also receive a “goody bag” which includes coupons for local businesses in the area; valued at over $100. Breakfast on select room types is also included in the Dream Sweepstakes Package.
All entry confirmations from your Dream Package will be sent via email.
Please visit www.oceanasweepstakes.com for all rules and regulations to the Myrtle Beach Dream Vacation Sweepstakes or call 1-800-4-Myrtle
The South Carolina drinking age could be lowered from 21 to 18 for the first time in 25 years. It was reported on USATODAY.com, that South Carolina is only considering lowering the age for those in the Military. The National Highway Traffic Association, reported that since the legal age to drink was raised to 21, the percent of traffic fatalities for drivers between 18 and 20 decreased by 13%.
There may not be a Military Base in Myrtle Beach anymore, but with thousands of tourist coming to the beach during the year; what would this mean for Myrtle Beach traffic?
77% of Americans oppose lowering the legal age to drink, according to a 2007 Gallup Poll.
6 other states are considering lowering the legal age to drink; including: Kentucky, Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Vermont.
