By Becky Billingsley

Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, Myrtle Murder Beach – Don’t let this weekend’s rain stop you from having fun in Myrtle Beach this Halloween season – grab an umbrella and know there are roofs to duck under. Monsters don’t melt!

 

SeaBlue Makes National Top 100 Wine List

 

More than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted to Open Table, an on-line restaurant reservation service, resulted in SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar in North Myrtle Beach being named as having one of the Top 100 wine lists in the United States. In July, SeaBlue received a prestigious Best of Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator. SeaBlue is at 503 U.S. 17 N. in North Myrtle Beach, and the number is (843) 249-8800.

 

Voodoo Dinner Special

 

When: Oct. 21-31

 

Where: Crossroads at House of Blues, Barefoot Landing, 4640 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

 

What: The Voodoo Dinner Special is a three-course meal with a Voodoo Shrimp appetizer, a choice of entrée – Half Rack of Ribs or Applewood Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf – each with two sides; and Bourbon Bread Pudding (which just won an award at Taste of the Town).

 

How much: $25

 

To make a reservation: (843) 913-3746

 

Brew at the Zoo

 

Ahhhh, what could be finer than beer in South Carolina, especially if you get to drink it in a gorgeous Lowcountry garden? Brew at the Zoo takes place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet. Tickets are $40 for the public and $35 for Brookgreen members, and the deal includes tastings of more than 30 craft beers, appetizers, a tasting glass, live music from Bullfrog and permission to take a lovely night stroll through Brookgreen’s Lowcountry Zoo. Go HERE for advance tickets, or call (843) 235-6016.

 

VooDoo Halloween Party

 

When: 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26

 

Where: Crossroads at House of Blues, Barefoot Landing, 4640 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

 

What: Voodoo Majik, games, live music from Death of Paris; hosted by WKZQ Killer Drink Specials with Bacardi Oakhart and Crystal Head Vodka; costume contest with a grand prize of two tickets to every HOB concert in 2013, plus $300 cash, second place gets $300 and third places gets $100 HOB Karma Cash.

 

How much: Admission to the party is $5 in advance, $10 day of, or free if you get the Voodoo Dinner Special (see above)

 

For tickets call: (843) 272-3000 or visit HouseofBlues.com

 

Celebrity Square of Terror

 

When: The adult party starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 (for children, the shops are having trick-or-treating from 4:30-6:30 p.m.)

 

Where: Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach, between 21^st and 29^th avenues North in Myrtle Beach

 

What: A huge costume party with prizes for first, second and third places, a deejay and individual parties and specials at several Broadway restaurants.

 

How much: No admission fee

 

For more info: BroadwayattheBeach.com

 

Fight with Fondue

 

Ladies’ Night Out at The Melting Pot will help fight breast cancer the evening of Monday, Oct. 29. For $35 ($5 of that is donated to breast cancer research), ladies can enjoy a special fondue menu, and featured martinis and glasses of wine are $5. The Melting Pot is at 5001 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, and the number is (843) 692-9003.

 

Parson’s Table Fall Wine Dinner

 

Chef Ed Murray, Jr., of the Parson’s Table in Little River has drafted the menu for his Fall Wine Dinner that starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29. For $40, plus tax and tip, the menu includes:

 

Hors d’Oeuvres – Crostini, imported cheeses and Chateau de Pizay Beaujolais 2009 Matre De Chais

 

Second course – Asian Inspired Salmon Tartare and Shelton Vinyeards Riesling Yadkin Valley North Carolina 2011

 

Third course – Roasted Portabello and Prosciutto Napoleon and VQ Garnacha Castilla Spain 2011

 

Intermezzo – Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet

 

Fifth course – Lavender and Pepper Encrusted Tenderloin of Beef and Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone France 2009

 

Dessert – Pumpkin Crème Brulee and Chateau St. Michelle Gewurztraminer Columbia Valley 2010

 

The speaker is Michael Lane, CWS, CS. Call (843) 249-3702 for reservations; The Parson’s Table is at 4305 McCorsley Ave. in Little River.

 

Annual Halloween Party

 

When: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31

 

Where: Pawleys Island Tavern, 10635 Ocean Highway

 

What: Treats for children all day long, live music by the Highliners, Spooky Shot Specials for adults, costume contest with awards at midnight.

 

For more info: (843) 333-4077

 

Kids in Costume Eat Free

 

When: All day during normal business hours on Halloween Day

 

Where: Hard Rock Café at Broadway at the Beach, 1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

 

What: Children ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, if the children are wearing costumes

 

How much: Free!

 

For more info: (843) 946-0007

 

Kids Eat Free

 

When: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31

 

Where: TBonz at Barefoot Landing, 4732 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

 

What: Children eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

 

How much: Free!

 

For more info: (843) 272-7111

 

Halloween Cruise

 

When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31

 

Where: SeaBonz restaurant aboard the SunCruz Aquasino Casino Boat, waterfront in Little River

 

What: A Halloween party with $500 cash to the best costume.

 

How much: Boarding fees range from $25-$40, depending on your dining package

 

For more info and to book a spot: (843) 280-2933

 

Halloween on the MarshWalk

 

When: Children’s events are 5-7 p.m.; adult events are 7-10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31

 

Where: The MarshWalk, waterfront, Murrells Inlet

 

What: Children can go trick-or-treating at the restaurants from 5-6 p.m. and take part in a Children’s Costume Parade. Meet at the pirate statue at Drunken Jack’s at 6 p.m. for a children’s costume contest with first-, second- and third-place prizes for scariest, funniest and most creative costumes. For the adults, there will be drink and dinner specials and a 10 p.m. costume contest at Drunken Jack’s with $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place and $350 cash plus $175 in restaurant gift certificates for third and fourth places. The contestants have to visit each of the seven MarshWalk restaurants and collect a paper bracelet to be eligible for judging and prizes.

 

How much: No admission fee

 

For more info: Marshwalk.com

 

Meet Boxing Legends

 

Boxing legends Merciless Ray Mercer, Michael Moorer, Buddy McGirt, Bobby Czyz and Don Steele will be at Rodeo Bar & Grill at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2. Tickets are $10, or $50 for VIP tickets, and there will be photo and autograph opportunities. Tickets will be available at the door, but you can purchase them in advance by calling Mark Krom at (954) 554-6374. The event is in support of FIND A DREAM, a “local non-profit foundation for disadvantaged youth.” The event also includes a silent auction, and one of the items is a boxing glove autographed by Jake Lamotta.

 

Prohibition

 

Dress as your favorite bootlegger, flapper or revenuer for a post-Halloween event from the Roaring 20s.

 

The latest in vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum and cordials will be presented at Prohibition: A Celebration of Fine Spirits, scheduled for 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at House of Blues. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 the day of. Special VIP tickets are $75 in advance or $100 the day of, and they include a cigar bar with a complimentary cigar and “secret access” to a private room with exclusive liquors such as Macallan 18 and Cointreau Noir, a full buffet and photo ops with ladies from Thee Dollhouse.

 

All attendees will receive souvenir glasses, appetizers from 7-8 p.m., bartender demonstrations and live entertainment. For tickets, visit HOB.com or call (843) 272-3000.

 

Bluegrass and Biscuits

 

If you want to get technical about it, this event should be called Bluegrass, Beer and Biscuits. This fund-raiser for Hope House of Myrtle Beach and Coastal Animal Restaurant takes place from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Southern Living Showcase Home, which is at 7464 Catena Lane in the Seville subdivision at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $25, and Bojangles is providing biscuits and other finger foods; Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is bring kegs of beer; and The Spots will get pickin’ with their bluegrass music. Attendees will be welcome to stroll around the house. To purchase tickets, call (843) 692-9662.

 

Illuminated Holiday

 

Holiday candles will be available for purchase and complimentary samples of sparkling wines and appetizers will be offered at Illumination, a holiday event taking place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Dirty Dicks Crab House in North Myrtle Beach.

 

For $15, a three-course holiday meal will include a choice of salad or pumpkin bisque; a choice of ham, fried turkey, chicken, shrimp and bacon macaroni and cheese, jambalaya or shrimp etouffee; and a choice of white chocolate bread pudding, key lime pie, apple pie or pumpkin pie. Call (843) 663-3499 for details.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Barbecue and Bazaar

 

Barbecue plates will be available for $8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Belin United Methodist Church at 3579 U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., church members are having a bazaar sale, and there will be entertainment from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Souper Supper

 

Lots of soups, breads and desserts will be available for one small fee from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, during the Myrtle Beach American Culinary Federation Souper Supper at Valor Park in The Market Common in Myrtle Beach. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults or $7 for children. Advance tickets that can be purchased at MyrtleBeachACF.com are $11 or $6, plus tax.

 

Fish Fry

 

For $8 per box, the African American Community Coalition will dish up fried fish, grits or fries and slaw from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Belin United Methodist Church at 3579 U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet.

 

Oyster Roast

 

Tickets are being sold for $30 for all-you-care-to-eat steamed oysters at the Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Twisted Sister Marina in Murrells Inlet (4123 U.S. 17 Business). Other foods and beverage will be sold separately. Tickets usually sell out for this event; you can get yours online at www.murrellsinletsc.com.

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