Conway Main Street USA :: Special Events

Downtown Conway Farmers Market

"Put a little South in your mouth!"
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - Noon
June-October
Historic Downtown Conway

Snowball Drop & Holiday Open House

BLIZZARD HITS DOWNTOWN CONWAY GIFTS, DISCOUNTS & GIVE-AWAYS TO FALL FROM SKY

Historic Downtown Conway will once again welcome shoppers to explore the hidden treasures of Olde Conway with the Annual Holiday Open House Weekend on November 7 & 8, 2009.

To kick-off this special weekend, Conway Main Street USA will host the 1st Annual Snowball Drop at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. Approximately 500 ping-pong balls with discounts, gifts and give-aways written on them will be dropped by firefighters from the top of the fire truck ladder to waiting shoppers. Snowball Drop participants are invited to gather in the Conway Chamber of Commerce parking lot located at 203 Main Street in Conway, but remember&dont be late the blizzard starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp! This event is free and open to the public.

After the Snowball Drop start your holiday shopping at the 50+ eclectic shops of Olde Conway. Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7. A St. Nick search, historic tour, music and holiday goodies add to the festive atmosphere on Saturday. On Sunday, November 8 select merchants (15+ shops) open their doors again from noon-5:00 p.m. to welcome visitors to explore the hidden gems of Conway.

For more information contact Conway Main Street USA at 843-248-6260 or mainstreet@sccoast.net.

Coastal Carolina Univeristy Cultural Events

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.coastal.edu/culturalarts or call 843.349.2502.

The Clown Princes - films of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton with the original scores performed by Rick Benjamins Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Monday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium

Coastal Carolina University Department of Music The Songs of Leonard Bernstein Students of Jeffrey Jones - Voice Studio Recital Monday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Coastal Carolina University Department of Music Benefit Concert for the American Cancer Society Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium

Eurydice A Second Stage Production Joseph Rosko, director Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

A Salute to American Veterans Birth of the Nation: The Making of the Declaration of Independence Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium

Flute Studio Recital Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Volunteer Services and the Honors Program presents Redemption Presented by Amir Soltani Sunday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. Wall Auditorium, E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration

Jazz After Hours Dan OReilly, director Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 pm Wheelwright Auditorium

Guitar Studio Recital Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Coastal Carolina University Percussion Ensembles Kurry Seymour, director Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium

Marching Band Finale Concert Jim Tully, director Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium

Rivertown Half Marathon-Saturday, November 14

Atlantic Sports Marketing Group and the Conway Chamber of Commerce are proud to introduce the Inaugural Rivertown Half Marathon. Conway's only half marathon and 8K will be held on November 14th, 2009 with events beginning and finishing at the City's Riverwalk at the Conway Marina. The course is flat and fast and features a mix of beautiful live oaks and Historic homes and buildings throughout historic Conway. Runners, walkers and local residents wishing to learn more about the Inaugural Rivertown Half Marathon are invited to visit the website at www.AtlanticSportsMarketingGroup.com.

| | | | |
| | | | | |