Broadway at the Beach Blog

It's down to the wire for holiday shopping. Do you still need to pick up a few last-minute gifts?

Come to Broadway at the Beach where our shops specialize in the unique and fabulous.

For example, The Mole Hole is dedicated to helping shoppers find creative and memorable gifts. It has South Carolina's largest selection of Pandora beads and jewelry, Swarovski crystal, Spartina handbags and more! From awesome collectibles designed to be treasured, to spectacular glass works and wonderful candles, this is one place that has it all.

Does that one person left on your list enjoy a good cigar? Do you think of someone special when you catch a whiff of a fine pipe tobacco? Stroll on over to The Tinder Box, where you'll find holiday gift packs of Davidoff cigars, premium tobacco and a range of pipes and smoking accessories.

Looking for something personal for that special person in your life? The Gemini Boutique next to the upside down WonderWorks building is chock full of trendy apparel and awesome designer handbags, as well as jewelry, watches, luggage and accessories. It's a great place to find favorites from designers like Vera Bradley and Alex & Ani.

The very popular Toms shoes are also featured at Gemini, providing shoppers with both an opportunity to buy a gift and support a great cause. To quote Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Christmas is a time "when want is keenly felt," so it's nice to remember that Toms donates a pair of shoes to someone in need for every pair of its shoes that are sold.

Need a last-minute gift for a child? The Charleston Boardwalk section is also home to Toys & Co. This extraordinary toy store has everything from games to cuddly stuffed animals, to toys that will get kids of all ages up and moving.

Check here for Broadway's hours of operation during the holiday season.

Have you and your family gone to see Santa yet? Would your kids enjoy a nice long visit with the jolly old elf? How wonderful would it be to have an hour and a half to shoot photos of your children enjoying a party with the big guy?

Grab your camera and bring the kids to Hard Rock Cafe's “Breakfast with Santa” to meet Santa and get a treat from Mrs. Claus.

Santa will be making his list and checking it twice when he comes to Hard Rock on Saturday, December 12, and Saturday, December 19 for his annual “Breakfast with Santa” at Hard Rock Café.

Enjoy a full, hot, breakfast buffet. From scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, to French Toast sticks with maple syrup, Santa's serving up a feast that has something to please everyone from the littlest kids to Mom and Dad.

Hard Rock will be taking reservations for an 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. seating. Just call 843-946-0007 Ext. 208. Santa tells us that the 10 a.m. seatings are filling up fast, so call today! Breakfast is $9.95 per person, and children 2 and younger get to eat free when they're with a paying adult.

Hard Rock will also have a free activities room presented by Sparkles, RIDEMAKERZ, Over the Moon Productions and Coccadotts. And, as a special holiday treat, all kids will receive a free admission ticket to WonderWorks (valid with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket).

After everyone's tummy is full, why not walk off your meal with a stroll around Broadway at the Beach? No other place in town has such a variety of gift options and treats. From toys to jewelry to clothing and more, Broadway offers the unique, beautiful and unexpected at prices worth celebrating.

It's time to get in the holiday spirit!

Come to Broadway at the Beach on Saturday, December 5 for "A Very Broadway Christmas." The sights and sounds of the holidays will be filling the air, as we celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Bring the whole family for a full day of free entertainment, childrens' activities and more!

How often do you and the family get to have "Breakfast with Santa?" He'll be stopping by both Ripley's Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of December 5, and both locations plan to serve up lots of goodies.

Ripley's Aquarium will have seatings that day at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both Santa and Ripley's mascot, Sharkee, will be there to greet the kids, and admission to the aquarium is included with breakfast. After feasting on scrambled eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon and more, the family can wander throughout Ripley's "Festival of Trees," the largest holiday tree display in South Carolina. Twenty new trees have been added this year, and more than 75 uniquely decorated holiday trees will be on display throughout the aquarium.

December 5 is just the first of three Saturdays for "Breakfast with Santa" at Hard Rock Cafe. Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There's one seating from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the full, hot, breakfast buffet. All kids 10 and younger will receive a free admission ticket to WonderWorks (valid with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket). On December 12 and 19, Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to Hard Rock Cafe for two "Breakfast with Santa" seatings (8 a.m. and 10 a.m.).

At 11 a.m., the "Ripley's Attractions Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade," begins near Hard Rock Cafe®. The parade will wind around Broadway at the Beach, ending near WonderWorks™.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Center Court at Broadway will come alive with music and a variety of kids' activities.

But the most exciting part of the day happens at 6 p.m. when Broadway's tree lighting celebration begins. Hosted by WBTW's chief meteorologist, Frank Johnson, and news anchor, Meghan Miller, it will feature performers from Legends In Concert and the Palace Theatre. The Carolina Freestyle Cloggers and other entertainers will also perform. There are even a few surprises planned for the audience.

The holiday celebration wraps up at 8 p.m. with colorful fireworks over Lake Broadway.

Join us on December 5 for "A Very Broadway Christmas." It's a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

And, there's no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to take in a spectacular show with your family at the Palace Theatre and Legends In Concert®.

The Palace's “Christmas Wonderland" show will delight and enchant you with its beautiful costumes, graceful performers and wonderful holiday music. You'll witness the world's largest floating ice pond on stage, and marvel as two championship ice skaters perform their unforgettable routines to beloved holiday tunes.

But songs like “White Christmas," “Winter Wonderland" and ''Deck The Halls" are just the beginning for this holiday extravaganza. You'll think you're at Rockefeller Center when high- kicking chorus girls in dazzling costumes take the stage performing special synchronized routines that have been part of America's holiday tradition for decades.

“Christmas Wonderland" is at the Palace Theatre through December 19, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m. There are also performances at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Thursdays.

Is your family seeking a legendary holiday experience? Do the holidays bring back memories of performances by some of your favorite stars?

This year's Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach Christmas Show features five of the world's greatest tribute artists performing holiday classics by celebrated artists Nat King Cole, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Elvis Presley and the Blues Brothers.™

From the smooth vocals of crooner Nat King Cole to the inspirational melodies of Dolly Parton, this holiday show is full of heart. A journey through time filled with glitz and glamor, it will lift your spirits when you hear the soulful rasp of Rod Stewart, view the zany holiday antics of the Blues Brothers and experience the thundering voice of Elvis Presley.

Through December 12, Legends in Concert Christmas Show performances are Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with Tuesday matinees at 2 p.m. From December 14 through December 19, shows are Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with two special Christmas Show matinees scheduled for Saturday, December 5 and December 12, both at 2 p.m.

Can you imagine the holidays without candles? Not many Americans can.

The ambiance created by candles makes a home warm and welcoming for holiday guests. Candles also promote a feeling of relaxation during the stressful holiday season. Seven out of 10 households use candles as a focal point for their home décor, says The National Candle Association, and candles inspire aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.

Fragrance is the number one reason most people choose a particular candle. At the Yankee Candle® Store at Broadway at the Beach, you can see, hold, and smell true-to-life fragrances and select the one just right for you.

Fragrances like “Winter Glow” and “Balsam & Cedar” stir thoughts of a walk through tall pines on a crisp winter day. Scents like “Cozy By The Fire,” “Holiday Homecoming” and “Celebrate Christmas” bring back warm memories of family gathered round to celebrate. You can even fill you home with the smells of fresh-baked treats with candles like “Gingerbread,” “Christmas Cookies,” and “Cinnamon Vanilla.”

For those who prefer to enjoy the fragrance without the flame, Yankee Candle has nontraditional options such as the Elsa Scenterpiece™ electric warmer which melts the scented candle wax, filling a room with fragrance. Why not give yourself a real treat, and choose a Scenterpiece that is outfitted with an automatic shutoff and adjustable timer. Set it when you leave the house and return to a home filled with your favorite scents.

And since it's the gift-giving season, you'll want to check out the available gift baskets, lanterns and other special gifts at Yankee Candle that can light up the holiday season for family and friends.

Whether you prefer tapers, votives, pillars or jar candles for your most important moments, a candle is an indispensable element when setting a festive mood or nourishing a sense of relaxation, fun and luxury.

What scent, color or shape, will be your seasonal essential?