Animation Visits Myrtle Beach this Summer at the Art Museum
Animation is everywhere: on television, in movies and on the Internet. Yet few of us understand how animation works. In reality, it is an endeavor that brings together art, music, mathematics, science and technology – while conveying a sense of magic and limitless possibility to the viewer.
More Than A Lipstick
By Tracy S. Brown, AKA the cutest redneck Close your eyes. WAIT, maybe you should probably finish reading this paragraph before you close your eyes. Then take a moment and think about a woman that you love and admire. When you picture her in your mind, what do you see? Do you see her belt [...]
Memorial Day Events 2013
It’s Memorial Day and the Grand Strand has plenty of ways to celebrate and show your appreciation for our military. New this year is the first “Veterans Beard and ’Stache Beach Bash” contest to be held Saturday, as part of Military Appreciation Days. The competition will be held as part of the big family picnic [...]
Summer Music in North Myrtle Beach
Looking for things to do in Myrtle Beach this summer? The North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department has announced it’s free summer concert series. While some entertainment for the concert series is still being finalized, all concert dates have been established. You can enjoy Carolina Beach music, shag, oldies, contemporary and more! The concerts [...]
Looking to Be an Extra on Eastbound & Down?
According to Wikipedia, Eastbound & Down is an American comedy television series broadcast on HBO, starring Danny McBride as Kenny Powers, a former professional baseball pitcher, who after an up and down career in the major leagues is forced to return to his hometown middle-school in Shelby, North Carolina, as a substitute physical education teacher. [...]
The Fountain of Youth – Competition Women and Men
by Coach Howie Thompson Before I get a plethora of emails or Face book comments, this is not my opinion alone. In 2002 I took part in a 2 day meeting held in Kansas City, Missouri and the topic of discussion was, How do Men and Women view competition? There were no professional athletes in [...]
Miss Funny Money: Finding Great Styles on a Budget
by: Alyson Komyanek Since I like fashion and looking trendy, people often assume that I visit stores like Roberto Cavalli and Versace, but anyone who really knows me, knows that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The only “designer store” I’ve ever been in was on a trip to LA one summer. I took a [...]
Myrtle Beach Weekend Events: May 17-19
It’s the weekend and there is a lot of things to do in Myrtle Beach from the Blue Crab Festival to the Harley-Davidson Bike rallys. Please enjoy the weekend but be careful on the roads! Please look at the calendar for even more happenings in Myrtle Beach.
Announcing the Happening List! Nominees now Being Accepted!
Are you happening in 2013? Grand Strand Happening wants to know what Horry County thinks are the most HAPPENING places, businesses, and people of the Myrtle Beach area in 2013. We’re launching a new contest to get the answers- The 2013 Happening List Contest!
The Long Bay Symphony Presents Disney in Concert – Magical Music from the Movies
The Long Bay Symphony is closing the 25th Anniversary Season with an event for the whole family as it presents Disney in Concert – Magical Music from the Movies on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Myrtle Beach High School Music & Arts Center. Experience the Magic of Disney like never before. This [...]











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