There is so much to do in Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet and Georgetown. Please use our extensive event calendar to plan your activites. There is something for everyone! From our many festivals to nature based activites, arts and culture, or enjoying a live band at one of our local hangouts, you'll find fun and adventure in the lowcountry.
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12 noon and 2:30 p.m.
Ride on the new Trekker down back roads and explore cemeteries, the Silent Cities at Brookgreen. Walk through former slaves and plantation owners’ graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. Tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission for this two-hour excursion and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Reservations are suggested; please call (843) 235-6042. Visitors who purchase tickets for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes.
Call 843-237-8138 for more information and to register
Event: Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. – Nosh
In Store Book Signing at 2:00 p.m.
From noon to 4:30 p.m., the Children's Discovery Room features seven interactive stations for children ages 4 – 12 that afford opportunities to learn about the rich history, nature, and art at Brookgreen Gardens. Free with garden admission. In March, the Children’s Discovery Room will open daily.
Robin Salmon, Vice-President of Collections and Curator of Sculpture, will present a talk about the Birds in Art exhibit at 3 p.m. in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium.
Gather with friends and a pot of tea in the Pavilion Restaurant for our Winter Teas. Served on Saturday in February, they are a warm escape from the chill of winter. Enjoy a sampling of teas, scones, and other sweet and savory treats. Seatings will be at 3:30 and 4 p.m. The cost is $20 per person for members and $27 for non-members. Call (843) 235-6016, space is limited and reservations are required. Menu and more information.
12 noon and 2:30 p.m.
Ride on the new Trekker down back roads and explore cemeteries, the Silent Cities at Brookgreen. Walk through former slaves and plantation owners’ graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. Tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission for this two-hour excursion and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Reservations are suggested; please call (843) 235-6042. Visitors who purchase tickets for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes.
From noon to 4:30 p.m., the Children's Discovery Room features seven interactive stations for children ages 4 – 12 that afford opportunities to learn about the rich history, nature, and art at Brookgreen Gardens. Free with garden admission. In March, the Children’s Discovery Room will open daily.
12 noon and 2:30 p.m.
Ride on the new Trekker down back roads and explore cemeteries, the Silent Cities at Brookgreen. Walk through former slaves and plantation owners’ graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. Tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission for this two-hour excursion and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Reservations are suggested; please call (843) 235-6042. Visitors who purchase tickets for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes.
A new 50-minute presentation that complements the exhibit, Etched In the Eyes, The Spirit of a People Called Gullah Geechee, will be presented by Ron Daise at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and is free with garden admission. Daise examines five cultural traits of Gullah/Geechee people, also known as "been yahs". The presentation cites historical figures and places across the four-state Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, of which Daise serves as a Commissioner. Through lecture, songs, and photographs, viewers will learn about community and lingual bonds; dignity, defiance and resistance; entrepreneurial spirit, respect for educational skills, and supernatural beliefs.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
12 noon and 2:30 p.m.
Ride on the new Trekker down back roads and explore cemeteries, the Silent Cities at Brookgreen. Walk through former slaves and plantation owners’ graveyards and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origin. Tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission for this two-hour excursion and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least 10 minutes prior to departure time. Reservations are suggested; please call (843) 235-6042. Visitors who purchase tickets for this excursion will receive a discount coupon for same-day purchases at Keepsakes.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a chamber music series at City Gallery at Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston. This three concert series includes an intimate concert with cellist Joshua Roman on March 4 at 4pm. Single tickets are $25 and a series subscription is $60. Student tickets are also available for $10 Location City Gallery at Waterfront Park 34 Prioleau Street Charleston, SC
Join Murrells Inlet 2020 at its Annual Community Chowder Talk to learn about what is happening in the Inlet. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at Inlet Affairs Banquet & Catering (4024 Hwy 17 Business,across from Drunken Jack's Restaurant). Complimentary chowder and beverages will be served at 6:30 pm. The meeting begins promptly at 7:00 pm. MI2020 will provide an update on its projects and programs, and award the 2011 Volunteer of the Year and Golden Oyster Awards. Call Murrells Inlet 2020 at 843-357-2007 for more information.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
Every year on March 10th at 2pm-4pm at the Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park (16148 Ocean Hwy in Murrells Inlet), the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park host a fundraiser to celebrate this special day that honors the birthdays of both Anna Hyatt Huntington and Archer Huntington, as well as their wedding anniversary. A special "wedding" cake and refreshments will be served at Atalaya, the Huntington's former winter home. Atalaya is a National Historic Landmark. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Tickets are $10/person (16 & older). Park admission is required. CLICK HERE to visit the SC Parks website or call 843-237-4440 for more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Southern Comforts" by Kathleen Clark. In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennesse find what they least expected -- a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. The play is directed by Anita Grottenthaler. The MICT shows are always sell-outs so reserve your tickets today. CLICK HERE to visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
Visit Huntington Beach State Park (16148 Ocean Hwy in Murrells Inlet) for a day of natural and cultural history. Displays, tours and hands-on activities will be set up in the Atalaya courtyard throughout the day. Learn about our ghost stories, saltmarsh ecology, history of rice culture, birding, Atalaya, alligators and more! Enjoy the free entertainment. Stop by one of our fine Murrells Inlet restaurants set up at the castle ready to serve you your favorite Lowcountry and seafood eats. 10am-3pm. Park admission is required. Admission into Atalya Castle is free. Call 843-235-8755 for more information.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The Sixty Fifth Annual Plantation Tours of plantations and town houses in and near Georgetown will be held March 23 & 24, 2012. The majority of the plantations and town houses are privately owned and graciously shared with the Episcopal Church Women of Prince George, Winyah, Parish once a year. A different group of homes is on tour each day.
As part of the tour of pre-Revolutionary and antebellum churches, town houses and plantations, visitors are invited to the Winyah Indigo Society Hall for tea each afternoon.
Home baked goods, local art from the Georgetown Watercolor Society, and books from the Georgetown Historical Society will be available for sale in the Parish Hall.
We also offer Midday Musical Moments on the Friday and Saturday, at noon for about 30 minutes in Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, featuring guest soloists and our music director.
Houses will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Please allow a full day for each day's tour. Histories and maps showing the routes for the day are provided with tickets. Hosts and hostess will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning the houses that are open. Visitors provide their own transportation. Only cars and vans are allowed on the tours because of the many low-hanging oak limbs and soft roadbeds. NO BUSES, please.
All Visitors are requested to wear low heeled shoes for their own comfort, as well, as for the protection of the old floors and rugs. You are also reminded that no photographs may be taken inside homes.
In consideration of the homeowners, only a limited number of tickets will be sold for each day; therefore, advance ticket orders are highly recommended.
Advance tickets are available by mail only. beginning on Monday, January 30, 2012 (any order received before that date will be returned) Advance ticket sales will end on Friday, March 9, 2012. Due to the time it takes to process the orders and return them by mail, ANY ORDERS POSTMARKED AFTER FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012 WILL BE RETURNED.
If available, tickets will be sold at the Parish Hall on the day of the tour beginning at 9:00 a.m. Two day tickets will also be sold at the Parish Hall on a first-come basis.
The price for tickets is $40.00 for either a Friday or a Saturday ticket. Please specify day desired when ordering tickets. Two-day tickets are available for $70.00. Please add $3.00 to order for postage and handling. Only personal checks for the full amount will be accepted, and must accompany the order. Please make check payable to "Plantation Tours".
Bag lunches will be available for purchase at the Parish Hall on tour days. Due to the rapid sale of lunches, they may be ordered by pre-paying at the time advance tour tickets are purchased. Please specify the number of lunches, as well as, the day you desire your lunch, and remit $5.00 per lunch.
Address ticket and lunch requests to:
Mrs. Ashley Moody
P.O. Box 1307
Saturday Morning Walk & Run: Lace up those sneakers for some early Saturday morning exercise. The 5K Walk & Run and 8K Run start and end at Morse Park Landingon Highway 17 Business (next to the Hot Fish Club) in Murrells Inlet. Walk & races begin at 8 am. Participants can run or walk through Murrells Inlet on the USATF certified course. Race timing provided by Race Management Systems. It is a fun event suitable for all ages and skill levels. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female chip timings in each category. Packet pick-up will be held on Friday,March 23 at the MI2020 office between 4pm – 7 pm. Registration will open at the end of January. Registration costs and deadlines forthcoming. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 for more information or if you are interested in being a race sponsor or volunteer. Online registration will be available at Active.com.
Sunday Morning Cycling: New in 2012! Calling all cyclist for our innagural Ride for the Inlet events. A Metric Century (63 mile) Ride and an 8 mile Casual Cycling Ride will begin at 8am on Sunday morning at Grand Strand Bicycles located at Woodside Village in Murrells Inlet. More details to follow. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 for more information or if you are interested in being a race sponsor or volunteer. Online registration will be available at Active.com.
One of Brookgreen's major events of the year with informative gardening experts, including the Brookgreen horticulture staff, who will give talks, demonstrations, and advice on gardening in the coastal south region. This is the "go to" place to get all the answers for your gardening questions. Free with garden admission.
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents "American String Quartet" at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church on March 25, 2012 at 4pm. This concert includes works by Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Location St. John the Beloved Catholic Church 28 Sumter Ave. Summerville, SC www.charlestonsymphony.org
Saturday Morning Walk & Run: Lace up those sneakers for some early Saturday morning exercise. The 5K Walk & Run and 8K Run start and end at Morse Park Landingon Highway 17 Business (next to the Hot Fish Club) in Murrells Inlet. Walk & races begin at 8 am. Participants can run or walk through Murrells Inlet on the USATF certified course. Race timing provided by Race Management Systems. It is a fun event suitable for all ages and skill levels. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female chip timings in each category. Packet pick-up will be held on Friday,March 23 at the MI2020 office between 4pm – 7 pm. Registration will open at the end of January. Registration costs and deadlines forthcoming. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 for more information or if you are interested in being a race sponsor or volunteer. Online registration will be available at Active.com.
Sunday Morning Cycling: New in 2012! Calling all cyclist for our innagural Ride for the Inlet events. A Metric Century (63 mile) Ride and an 8 mile Casual Cycling Ride will begin at 8am on Sunday morning at Grand Strand Bicycles located at Woodside Village in Murrells Inlet. More details to follow. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 for more information or if you are interested in being a race sponsor or volunteer. Online registration will be available at Active.com.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The ceremony will be held at Morse Park Landing (next to the Hot Fish Club) on Hwy 17 Business in Murrells Inlet at 2pm. The Lost at Sea Memorial was erected in 2006 to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives at sea and were never found. The Memorial, located at Morse Park Landing, was established by the family of Johnny Brown, a 38-year old Murrells Inlet commercial fisherman who was lost at sea in 2005. All the people, whose names are etched on the monument, will be remembered at the ceremony. No new names are being added in 2011. Call 843-458-7671 or visit the Lost at Sea Memorial website for more information about the ceremony or the memorial.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
4pm-8pm. Put on your knickers and putt yourself through the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk stopping at every restaurant along the way. Play the hole at each of the nine stops on the tour and the lowest score wins! $500 cash first place prize for the best score. Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd and 3rd places and for the best dressed golfer. Enjoy the beautiful Marshwalk views and enjoy drinks and appetizers while you play. An after party and awards ceremony with live music will begin at 9 pm. The registration fee is $20 per player. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.
Brookgreen's popular member-only Easter Egg/Scavenger Hunt is one of the highlights of the spring season. Call (843) 235-6016 to register, space is limited and reservations are required. The cost is $10 for children 12 and under. An a la carte breakfast is available from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
Bike through Hobcaw’s forest to the Reserves beautiful saltmarsh boardwalk on North Inlet. Meet Reserve staff in the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center parking lot and bike 2.5 miles (each way) on gravel roads to experience a leisurely salt marsh exploration. Upland forest habitats, wildlife, salt marsh ecology, and a variety of other topics will be discussed during the trip. Bring your own bike (all terrain tires recommended), helmet, snack, water, camera, and binoculars (if desired). Free; weather permitting; limited to 15 participants; please call to register. (843) 546-4623
Plantacular Sale
Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15
Just in time for spring and summer, top quality, hard-to-find plants, trees and flowers from Brookgreen’s greenhouse are available for purchase. Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. Come early for the best selection! Click here for a list of plants for sale.
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a Brass Quintet chamber concert in Mt. Pleasant, SC at St. Benedict Catholic Church on April 15, 2012 at 4pm. Tickets are $20 Location St. Benedict Catholic Church 950 Darrell Creek Trail Mt. Pleasant, SC www.charlestonsymphony.org
12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
The CSO presents a Brass Quintet at Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC as a part of a three concert chamber series. Single tickets are $25 and series subscriptions are $60. For more information and tickets, visit www.charlestonsymphony.org.
Contact: Allison Schnake
Email: aschnake@charlestonsymphony.org
Website: http://www.charlestonsymphony.org
Price: $25-$60
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
9:45-3pm. Twenty-one years and going strong, Spring Tide is South Carolina’s biggest and longest-running one-day community clean-up. Join in to clean up the creek and streets of Murrells Inlet. The day begins with an invocation at 9:45 am at Morse Park Landing (next to the Hot Fish Club) in Murrells Inlet. Volunteers can check in at the Hot Fish Club to receive street assignments for clean-up. Workers head out at 10:00 am to start picking up the trash. Everyone is invited back to the Hot Fish Club at 1:00 pm for the "Best Damn Chowder Cook-off" and light-hearted festivities to celebrate our hard work. Over twenty restaurant chowders will be available and the chowder is free to all our workers. Bring your boats, boots, bug spray, glove and your love of the Inlet. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a chamber music series at City Gallery at Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston. This three concert series includes a mixed chamber ensemble on April 24, 2012 at 7:30pm. Single tickets are $25 and a series subscription is $60. Student tickets are also available for $10 Location City Gallery at Waterfront Park 34 Prioleau Street Charleston, SC
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a chamber concert series in Daniel Island, SC at Providence Baptist Church. This three-concert series includes a Mixed Ensemble concert April 26, 2012 at 7pm. Single tickets are $25 and series subscriptions are $60. Student tickets are also available for $10. Location Providence Baptist Church 294 Seven Farms Drive Daniel Island, SC
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 .. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join in this annual day-long celebration of worship, entertainment, great food, family fun and arts & crafts. The "Blessing of the Inlet" Ceremony will start at 11:30 am. Admission is free. The event, now in its 15th year, will be held at Belin United Methodist Church (4183 Hwy 17 Business) in Murrells Inlet. Call 843-651-5099 for more information or click here to visit the Blessing website.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
Bike through Hobcaw’s forest to the Reserves beautiful saltmarsh boardwalk on North Inlet. Meet Reserve staff in the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center parking lot and bike 2.5 miles (each way) on gravel roads to experience a leisurely salt marsh exploration. Upland forest habitats, wildlife, salt marsh ecology, and a variety of other topics will be discussed during the trip. Bring your own bike (all terrain tires recommended), helmet, snack, water, camera, and binoculars (if desired). Free; weather permitting; limited to 15 participants; please call to register. (843) 546-4623
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
Join Reserve and Surf the Earth staff for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet. This program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Fee includes kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, and water. Wear sturdy shoes and bring snack, camera, and binoculars (if desired). Cost: $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6 participants; please call to register. (843) 546-4623. Times for all trips are 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
The Murrells Inlet Community Theater (MICT), located at the Community Center on Murrells Inlet Road, is presenting "Black Tie" by A.R. Gurney. This generation-gap comedy takes place in the hours before a problematic wedding rehearsal dinner. The father of the groom is struggling to devise the perfect toast to celebrate his soon-to-be-married son. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. The audience will find "Black Tie" a charming, funny and moving play. CLICK HEREto visit the MICT website or call 843-651-4152 for ticket reservations or more information.
1 p.m. In the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, sing along with Ron Daise and learn Gullah songs that shaped the culture. From sorrow songs to baptism, code message, and funeral songs, participants will gain understanding and appreciation for Gullah/Geechee heritage. Information from Charles Joyner’s groundbreaking book about Gullah culture, Down by the Riverside: A South Carolina Slave Community (1984), and Daise’s books and personal insights will be featured. Come ready to sing, clap, stomp, enjoy! Free with garden admission.
Memorial Day weekend- Red, White & Blue:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday: May 26, 27 & 28
In honor of Memorial Day, Brookgreen will place flag decorations at patriotic sculpture and graves of veterans who are buried on the grounds.
Join Reserve and Surf the Earth staff for a naturalist-guided tour through the creeks of North Inlet. This program includes instruction in basic kayaking, a natural history overview, and educational highlights of the North Inlet ecosystem. Fee includes kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, and water. Wear sturdy shoes and bring snack, camera, and binoculars (if desired). Cost: $50/person; weather permitting; limited to 6 participants; please call to register. (843) 546-4623. Times for all trips are 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Don't miss this annual Inlet patriotic tradition! The 29th Annual July 4th Boat Parade kicks off at high tide from Garden City Point. This year's parade theme will be announced later this Spring. The parade will head over to the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk and then follow the Murrells Inlet shoreline down to the Hot Fish Club. Best public viewing points are the Marshwalk, Belin Methodist Church, Nance's Restaurant, Captain Pooh's Restaurant and the Hot Fish Club. To register to be in the boat parade, go to Booty's Outdoors, Garden City Reality, or Captain Dick's June 15th through July 3rd. You can register on July 4th with the committee boat which will be in the water at the Garden City Point at 9am that day. The Belin United Methodist Boy Scout Troop 396 will be selling the annual Boat Parade t-shirts at Booty's Outdoors, Garden City Realty and Conway National Bank in Murrells Inlet. Call 357-2007 for more details.
The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk restaurants will light up the skies on the 4th of July with a spectacular fireworks display. The show, which is shot off from the end of the Veterans Pier, is scheduled to start at 10:00 pm. Spectators can view the display from the many vantage points off the marsh shoreline, including the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Belin Methodist Church, Morse Park Landing next to the Hot Fish Club and the Marlin Quay Marina area. Call 843-357-2007 for more information. In the rare event of a washout, a fireworks rain date will be announced.