Myrtle Beach's got FAME

Apr 13, 2010

FAME, Arts & Film are taking center stage in Myrtle Beach in the form of an inaugural Arts & Film Celebration Week April 24 through May 2. The outdoor FAME (Food, Arts, Music and Entertainment) Festival will kick off the weeklong event from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 24 on Broadway Street between 4th and 6th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Artists will be selling artwork, musicians and dancers such as local singer Gabbie Rae and Area 51 will perform on the Main Stage at 5th Avenue North, local restaurants will serve goodies and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant will be pouring wine and beer. Also look for children's activities such as face painting and fire truck demos, as well as strolling mimes and stilt walkers. All proceeds from the event, according to organizer Karen Holck, will be donated to the Myrtle Beach community. For additional info, visit www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.com, or on Facebook search for "FAME Festival of Myrtle Beach." Another highlight of the week will be the Arts & Film Celebration from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1 at the former Myrtle Square Mall site. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Rivoli Theatre are teaming up to bring in R&B and jazz bands, including blues guitarist Buddy Guy, that will perform live; celebrity meet-and-greets including Catherine Bell of Lifetime's "Army Wives" and Alex Meraz of "Twilight: New Moon"; children's character meet-and-greets, plus face painting and balloon artists; a lineup of outdoor movies; food, art and craft vendors; and fireworks. For updates and additional info, call 626-7444 or visit www.myrtlebeachareachamber.com. Read more: http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/04/12/1417796/myrtle-beachs-got-fame.html#ixzz0kzOqNMu4