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4 The Moveable Feast Literary Luncheon

7 Bulls Bay Nature Festival

8 Book Proceeds to Benefit Hobcaw Barony

9 19th Annual Juried Exhibit

14 37th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival

17 The Moveable Feast . . . continued

The Grand Circle Tour

18 42nd Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival

Quick & Easy Lowcountry Boil

19 32nd Annual Rivertown Music & Beerfest

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Back to the SummerCar Show

May 12, 2018 • 9:00 am to 3:00 pmBroadway at the Beach

1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

Join the Myrtle Beach Car Club for the Back to the Summer CarShow at Broadway at the Beach! This fun event will be held onSaturday, May 12 from 9-3 p.m. There will be live music, 30 tro-phies, giveaways, and tons of awesome cars to see.

For questions call Sheila at 843-215-4165

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The Moveable Feast is held at area restaurants throughout the year; mostly Fridays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. On occasion, an author’s booktour schedule is accommodated with a mid-week or even a Saturday Moveable Feast. For each feast, the chef prepares an exquisite menu,typically unavailable during the restaurant’s public hours. The presentation precedes the meal. Individuals, couples, friends, book clubs andother groups are assigned table seating. Each feast is $30 (with a $5 cash rebate if the featured book is purchased).

Reservations: 843.235.9600 • www.ClassAtPawleys.com

May 4, 2018 – Jonathan Green(The Freedom Ship of Robert Smalls) at Inlet Affairs

Based on the true story of Robert Smalls, born a slave in 1839 in Beaufort,S.C., who gained fame as an African American hero of the American CivilWar. Author Louise Meriwether tells the inspirational story of Smalls’ life as aslave, his boyhood dream of freedom, and his bold and daring plan as ayoung man to commandeer a Confederate gunboat from Charleston Harborand escape with fifteen fellow slaves and family members. Smalls joined theUnion Navy, rose to the rank of captain, and became the first AfricanAmerican to command a U.S. service ship. After the war Smalls returned toBeaufort, bought the home of his former master, and began a long career instate and national politics. This new edition is graced with unmistakable illus-trations by Jonathan Green, iconic lowcountry artist.

May 8, 2018 – Robin Salmon(Central to Their Lives) at Carefree Catering

In Central to Their Lives, twenty-six noted art historians offer scholarly insightinto the achievements of female artists working in and inspired by theAmerican South. Spanning the decades between the late 1890s and early1960s, this volume examines the complex challenges these artists faced ina traditionally conservative region during a period in which women’s social,cultural, and political roles were being redefined and reinterpreted. Our ownnoted art historian, Robin Salmon, Vice President and Curator of Sculptureat Brookgreen Gardens, shares her vast knowledge of Anna HyattHuntington and her artistic contributions.

May 11, 2018 – Mary Kay Andrews(The High Tide Club) at Ocean One, Litchfield

When 99-year-old heiress Josephine Bettendorf Warrick summons BrookeTrappnell to her 20,000-acre remote barrier island home, Brooke is puzzled.Josephine’s cryptic note says she wants to discuss an important legal matterwith Brooke, who is an attorney, but Brooke knows that Mrs. Warrick has longbeen a client of a prestigious Atlanta law firm. High times, high finance andhigh humor with the inimitable MKA!

*May 14, 2018 – Dorothea Benton Frank(By Invitation Only) at Pawleys Plantation

What happens when a young sophisticated Chicagoan falls for the owner ofa farm on Johns Island, a lush Lowcountry paradise off the coast of SouthCarolina – trading the bustle of a city for a small southern town. City mousemeets country mouse in this thoughtful, timely, humorous and bighearted tale– just what we’d expect from Dottie – and we get her the day BEFORE herbook release date! This Feast is $60 and includes the book. For everyoneasking "By Invitation Only" is the title of the book.

May 18, 2018 – Tom Poland(South Carolina Country Roads) at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw

With characteristic modesty, South Carolina author Tom Poland might denyit, but he shares a kindred spirit and eloquence with late New England poetRobert Frost. Both he and Frost have been drawn inexorably to the road “lesstraveled and that has made the difference” to both of them. Frost immortal-ized his life journey in the famous poem, “The Road Not Taken.” And now,son of the South and Midlands photojournalist Tom Poland is beguiling uswith his newest book.

May 25, 2018 – Mary Alice Monroe(Beach House Reunion) at Pawleys Plantation

With Beach House for Rent on the New York Times bestseller list, the world’spremier environmental novelist continues the Beach House Series with a“reunion.” Look for the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie adaptation of theoriginal Beach House, starring Andie MacDowell as Cara Rutledge, debutingfor Mother’s Day.

June 1, 2018 – Jenny Milchman(Wicked River) at Inlet Affairs

Mary Higgins Clark award-winning suspense novelist of Cover of Snow, RuinFalls and As Night Falls, who once spent 11 months with her family on theworld’s longest book tour, brings us another nail-biter. Six million acres sep-arate Natalie and Doug Larson from civilization. For the newlyweds, a backcountry honeymoon seems ideal: a chance to start their lives together withan adventure. But just as Natalie and Doug begin to explore the dark interi-ors of their own hearts, and the depths of their love for each other, it becomesclear they are not alone in the woods. A man watches them, wielding the for-est like a weapon. He wants something more terrifying than death. And oncethey enter his domain, he will do everything in his power to make sure theynever walk out again.

June 8, 2018 – Karen White(Dreams of Falling) at Pawleys Plantation

New York Times bestselling author Karen White crafts evocative relation-ships in this contemporary women's fiction novel, set in the Lowcountry ofSouth Carolina, about lifelong friends who share a devastating secret. On thebanks of the North Santee River stands a moss-draped oak that was onceentrusted with the dreams of three young girls. Into the tree’s trunk, theyplaced their greatest hopes, written on ribbons, for safekeeping – includingthe most important one: Friends forever, come what may. But life can waylaythe best of intentions.

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HOBCAW BARONY 22 Hobcaw Road • Georgetown, SC 29440843-546-4623 • www.hobcawbarony.org

The Belle W. Baruch Foundation

Book Proceeds To Benefit Hobcaw BaronySydney Norris, Director of Development

Hobcaw Barony

On May 15th, Litchfield Books will present Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham at a luncheon to share his timely new book,The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels. Proceeds from the event at PawleysPlantation will benefit Hobcaw Barony.

All tickets include your own copy of his book, which will be publishedby Random House on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Mr. Meacham is a favorite of the readers in PawleysIsland/Georgetown and it seems the feeling is mutual. This is his thirdvisit to the area in five years, on a tour that includes university com-mencement addresses; signings everywhere from Square Books inOxford, Mississippi to the World Affairs Council in Dallas to the Barnes& Noble on New York’s Upper East Side; and sharing the lecture stagewith former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, journalist ChrisMatthews, Governor Bill Haslem of Tennessee, and author Julia Reed.

To learn more about the book, please go to www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554220/the-soul-of-

america-by-jon-meacham/9780399589812

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19th Annual Juried Exhibition Offers Horry-Georgetown HighSchool Artists Awards, Recognition

Patricia Goodwin, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

Local high school artists had an opportunity to win cash prizes, sales and a museum show-ing of their work when the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum hosted itsHorry-Georgetown County High Schools 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibitopened on Sunday, April 22, and the works will be on view through May 20.

Cash prizes included, Best in Show for 2D or 3D ($500); First ($100), Second ($75) andThird place ($50) in both 2D and 3D works; plus eight Honorable Mentions two of whichwere sponsored by the Waccamaw Arts & Craft Guild. A People's Choice Award was pre-sented at the conclusion of the exhibition.

Participating schools were the Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology, Academy forTechnology & Academics, Carolina Forest High School, Conway High School, TheGeorgetown School of Arts & Sciences, Loris High School, Lowcountry Preparatory School,Myrtle Beach High School, North Myrtle Beach High School, Socastee High School, St.James High School and Vine and Branches Homeschool Educators.

Approximately 250 pieces were submitted for consideration in this year's competition, and92 pieces were chosen to be displayed at the Museum. This year, Georgetown, SC, artistsBetsy Havens and James Calk judged the art.

For more information please contact the Art Museum at843-238-2510 or visit www.MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org.

The Horry-Georgetown County High Schools 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibitionis generously sponsored by HTC, Sandy Hubbard and Thomas Logan.

Artist Timothy HunterAcademy for the Arts, Science & Technology

Girl with Two Pearl Earrings, oil, 24"x 32"Best in Show 2017




Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World FamousBlue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast.The festival will feature live beach music, a kids zone, andapproximately 300 arts and crafts, specialty food, and businessexpo vendors.

The World Famous Blue Crab Festival has consistently beenawarded the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand byreaders of the Sun News newspaper for many years running. Weencourage you to be a part of this tradition, and join us for our37th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival May 19th and20th, 2018. Satellite parking and shuttle available.

Bring your family & friends to enjoy fresh, local seafood from awaterfront restaurant or get your favorite festival food fix. Enjoyscenic views, live entertainment, and shop for a unique souveniror gift from a crafter. A kids zone will offer a variety of entertain-ment & activities.

37th Annual World Famous Blue Crab FestivalLittle River • May 19 & 20, 2018

NO DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED – Working Service Animals Excepted • NO CONCEALED WEAPONSSaturday, May 19 • 9 am – 6 pm • Sunday, May 20 • 9 am – 6 pm

Advance Ticket $4 • Online Advance Ticket $5 • Day-of Admission $5 • Children 12 & Under Free

Little River Chamber of Commerce 843-249-6604, [email protected], www.LittleRiverChamber.org


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June 12, 2018 – Michelle Gable(The Summer I Met Jack) at Pawleys Plantation

The Summer I Met Jack, by New York Times bestselling author of The ParisApartment and I Remember Paris, is based on the fascinating real life of thewoman J. Edgar Hoover insisted was paid by the Kennedys to keep quiet,not only about her romance with Jack Kennedy, but also a baby they mayhave had together. In 1950, a young, beautiful Polish refugee arrives inHyannisport, Massachusetts to work as a maid for one of the wealthiest fam-ilies in America. Alicia is at once dazzled by the large and charismatic fami-ly, in particular the oldest son, a rising politician named Jack. Alicia and Jackare soon engaged, but his domineering father forbids the marriage. And so,Alicia trades Hyannisport for Hollywood, and eventually Rome. She datesfamous actors and athletes and royalty, including Gary Cooper, Kirk Douglas,and Katharine Hepburn, all the while staying close with Jack. A decade afterthey meet, on the eve of Jack’s inauguration as the thirty-fifth President of theUnited States, the two must confront what they mean to each other.

June 15, 2018 – Mary Ann McFadden(The Cemetery Keeper’s Wife) at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw

In 2007 McFadden "won the literary lottery" when her originally self-publishednovel, The Richest Season, sold at auction and was translated into multiplelanguages. Her publishing journey has inspired many new authors. Ten yearsand four novels later, she explores what happens when the line between thepast and the present begins to blur… Rachel Miller is on the cusp of a newlife when she moves to Union Cemetery after marrying Adam, the 7th gener-ation cemetery keeper. Though she’s known him only twelve weeks, his ten-der love seems like a miracle of fate after her years alone. On her first walkthrough the lush and silent grounds of her new home, Rachel discovers astunning monument to Tillie Smith, who died in 1886. Reading the wordscarved into the stone, “She Died in Defence of Her Honor,” Rachel is over-come by a powerful memory buried deep in her past. The novel poignantlyblends fact and fiction as two women scarred by shame, and separated bymore than a century, reach across time to rewrite history.

June 22, 2018 – Wendy Wax(Best Beach Ever) at Kimbel’s, Wachesaw

After giving up their renovation-turned-reality-TV-show Do Over, the ladies ofthe hugely successful Ten Beach Road series move into cottages at theSunshine Hotel and turn their beloved Bella Flora over to its wealthy mysterytenant. Now, each woman – Maddie, Kyra, Avery and Nikki – will be forcedto reexamine and redefine her life, relationships, and dreams.

June 29, 2018 at 11:00 – Susan Boyer(Lowcountry Bookshop) at Pastaria 811

Lowcountry PI Liz Talbot returns to the streets of Charleston in the seventhinstallment of Susan M. Boyer's USA TODAY bestselling mystery series.Between an epic downpour and a King Tide, those historic streets are flood-ed — and dangerous. A late night tragic accident along the Lower Batteryleads Liz Talbot straight to her next case. When the police arrive at the sceneof the accident, Poppy Oliver claims she's only trying to help. But the dent onthe front of her Subaru and the victim's injuries provoke a certain Charlestonpolice detective's suspicious nature. A wealthy, anonymous benefactor hiresLiz and her partner Nate Andrews to prove Poppy Oliver's innocence. Whatexactly was Poppy Oliver up to? Is she a random good Samaritan who hap-pens upon the accident scene? Or perhaps this tragedy wasn't an accident.She just might be his abused wife's accomplice. Why does everyone involvedin this case have a sudden burning urge for reading material, leading themto the same charming bookshop along the waterfront? From a risqué, exclu-sive club in an old plantation to an upscale resale shop in the historic KingStreet shopping district to a downtown graveyard crawling with ghosts, Liztracks a group of women who band together to help victims of domestic vio-lence. Liz fears she may find a killer, but justice may prove elusive.

The Grand Circle TourOuter Banks, Amish PA., Ark Encounter

and Nashville, TNAugust 12-18, 2018

Double: $1,789.00 • Single: $2,294.00

Come with us on this seven day trip across five states! On our firstday we travel to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a 130 milestretch of barrier islands steeped in history. This natural formationwas formed by centuries of wind, water and sand blown from theAtlantic Ocean and inspires a true sense of adventure!

On day two we head to Roanoke Island, a twenty-five acre interac-tive historic site representing the first English settlement in 1585.Here we will see what life was like for those early explores.Following dinner we will enjoy the outdoor production of "THE LOSTCOLONY" and hear all about one of history's greatest mysteries.This production is enormous. The stage is larger than mostBroadway stages in NYC!

On day three we get an early start for Lancaster, PA for the matineeperformance of The Site and Sound Theatre production of "JESUS".This is an action packed musical adventure!

Day four will include touring Amish country and checking into ourhotel at the Rivers Casino featuring over 2,900 slots!!

On day five we travel to Williamstown, KY to experience THE ARCENCOUNTER. This is the most authentic reconstruction of Noah'sArc, built exactly to the dimensions in the Bible.

Nashville, TN "here we come" on day six! There we are thrilled tocheck into the incredible GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT!! Thatnight we will attend the GRAND OLE OPRY show!

INCLUDES: roundtrip, deluxe motorcoach, professional guide,6 nights lodging, 12 meals, all tickets for the venues.

To Book Your Tour Contact: Robin McCall, Tour GuideStorehouse Tours • Pawley's Island, SC

843-235-2966 • [email protected]


32nd Annual RivertownMusic & Beer Festival

May 5, 2018 • 11 am -7 pmHistoric Downtown Conway

The 2018 event features great music,a classic car show, vendors and a

craft beer tasting zone.

A classic car show, featuring over 125 vehicles, will be hosted byChicora Car Club and is proudly sponsored by Palmetto Chevrolet.Local and regional bands provide music ranging from a bluegrass toclassic rock to beach music from Noon - 7 pm. Musical acts includeChocolate Chip and Company Band, Steady Hand String Band,Special Blend and Fast Lane Slow.

Beer enthusiasts will enjoy 40+ quality beers available for samplingin the Craft Beer Zone. Local vendors, artists, crafters and mer-chants will line the downtown streets offering an assortment ofwares from pottery, to photography, to jewelry and home décor.

The Rivertown Music and Beer Festival is free and open to the public.Food and beer tastings tickets may be purchased on-site-cash only.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This community event is made possible through the generous sup-port of HTC, Trademark Home Exteriors, PCRX Computers,Palmetto Chevrolet, City of Conway, CCNB, Miller-Motte TechnicalCollege, Falk Family Chiropractic, WPDE and The Jerry CoxCompany. For more information contact Conway Downtown Alive at843-248-6260 or visit conwayalive.com.

HISTORY:In 1732, the site of the Town of Kingston (Conway) was marked out. In 1734,a plan for the town was completed and by 1735, the first settlers had begunto arrive. In 1785, new lines were drawn and "Kingston County" was createdout of the old district. The new county's name was changed to "Horry District"in honor of General Peter Horry in 1801 and a courthouse was establishedin Kingston. The name of the Village of Kingston was later changed toConwayborough, for General Robert Conway, a general in the SC StateMilitia. Much of the present day downtown was built in the early 1900s follow-ing a destructive fire. The live oak trees and the beautiful Waccamaw Riverprovide the perfect setting for South Carolina's Historic Rivertown.

ABOUT CONWAY DOWNTOWN ALIVEConway Downtown Alive is a non-profit organization that aims to stimulateeconomic development, encourage historic preservation and promote thevitality of Downtown Conway.

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Quick & EasyLowcountry Boil4 pounds small red potatoes4 small onions (quartered or diced – optional)5 quarts water1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning2 pounds kielbasa or smoked link sausage,

cut into 2-inch pieces6 ears of corn, halved4 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled

and de-veined

Add potatoes, 5 quarts water, onions and seasonings to largepot. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Addsausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes oruntil potatoes are tender. Last – add shrimp to stockpot; cook3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve withcocktail sauce. Lemon wedges optional. Serves 12.

42nd AnnualLowcountry Shrimp Festival

May 5, 2018 • 11:00 am to 5:00 pmTown of McClellanville, SC

For the past 41 years on the first Saturday in May, the town ofMcClellanville has rolled out the welcome mat for visitors fromnear and far to enjoy the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and theBlessing of the Fleet. Plan on making the short drive off Highway17 to the end of Pinckney Street to enjoy the 42nd AnnualLowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet onSaturday, May 5, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule:11:00 Pledge of Allegiance led by the Scouts11:30 - 1:15 Live music from Southern Flavor Bluegrass1:30 - 2:55 Live music from Plane Jane3:00 Blessing of the Fleet3:30 - 5:00 Live music from The Louie D Project

Food & Drinks:There will be Fried Shrimp plates, Frogmore Stew, ChickenKebobs, Shrimp Kebobs, Barbeque Sandwiches, Hot Dogs,Desserts and so much more. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic bever-ages will be available, along with tea or lemonade, and PepsiProducts.

Food and beverage tickets may be purchased at the ticket orinformation booths. Visa and Mastercard accepted!

History:In the summer of 1977, the Archibald Rutledge Academy spon-sored the first Lowcountry Shrimp Festival. The event focuses onthe blessing of the village’s shrimping fleet as local shrimp boatcaptains and crews prepared for the upcoming shrimp season.Trawlers, festooned with colorful flags and pennants, slowlyparade down Jeremy Creek to receive the prayers of the localclergy for a safe and bountiful season.

This tradition will be continued with this year’s festival whentoday’s shrimp fleet lines up to be blessed. Following the bless-ing a floral wreath will be laid upon the waters as a memorial tothose who have been lost at sea. The Blessing of the Fleet willbe at 3:00.

Proceeds:All proceeds from the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival benefit theCape Romain Environmental Education School. This local publiccharter school's mission is to provide a small and diverse collab-orative learning community that immerses students in criticalthinking, environmental stewardship, and engaged citizenshipthrough meaningful and innovative learning experiences.

www.lowcountryshrimpfestival.com

Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School1011 Old Cemetery Road

McClellanville, SC 29458 • 843-887-3323

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