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Celebrate! It's American Craft Beer Week In Myrtle Beach

Do you love craft beer? If so, you're not alone. Often described as "pure happiness in a glass," craft beer is the fastest growing segment of the beverage industry.

This week is a very special one for craft beer lovers. It's American Craft Beer Week and it runs through May 22.

Craft beer is not your father's brew in a bottle. The Brewers Association, a group whose members are small and independent American brewers of craft beer, defines craft beers as "beers whose flavor derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and their fermentation."

The best place in Myrtle Beach to observe the week set aside to honor the awesomeness of craft brews is right in Broadway at the Beach at Liberty Brewery & Grill, the area's first microbrewery.

Liberty Brewery & Grill prepares craft beers that "celebrate the bounty of the American farmer and pre-Prohibition style brewing methods." At the restaurant's entrance, a replica of the Statute of Liberty — decorated with the the colors, stripes and stars of the American flag — welcomes guests and sets the tone. This is the brewery that invites "your hungry, your thirsty and fun-loving" to enjoy the pleasures of award-winning draft beers made right on site. But don't miss Liberty's delicious comfort foods like burgers, wings, mac & cheese, and pizza.

Liberty is celebrating the week with a variety of specials. Wednesday (May 18) you can grab a classic Angus beef burger and a Liberty Core Brew Pint for just $10. On Thursday (May 19) at 4 p.m., stop by for the tapping of Firkin, a dry-hopped grapefruit red ale. At 4 p.m. on Friday (May 20), a new beer will be introduced that's a collaboration between Liberty and another Myrtle Beach brewer, New South Brewing — and there will be a live band performing.

On Saturday (May 21) the excitement reaches a high point for craft beer adventurers when Liberty stages its "unique beer takeover." Specialty flavors will be served, including Thomas Creek Banana Split Chocolate Stout, Lagunitas The Waldos' Special, Ballast Point Watermelon Dorado, Terrapin Poivre Potion Saison, Coast Blackbeerd Imperial Stout, Freehouse The Mullet and more.

On Sunday (May 22), the weekend winds down as Liberty offers all of its core brews at $1 off.

As the Brewers Association puts it so well, "each glass of craft beer displays the creativity and passion of its makers and the complexity of its ingredients." It's versatile because it's "great on its own and also enhances the taste of food when paired."

If you're a beer connoisseur — or just enjoy a glass of beer every now and then — this is a great week to stop by and join in the celebration and introduction of new beer flavor creations at Liberty Brewery & Grill.

You may even want to start planning your Craft Beer celebration for 2017, because by the end of summer 2016, another great brewery, American Tap House, will be joining Liberty Brewery & Grill on the quest to provide guests with unique taste experiences.

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Shake, Rattle & Roll: Elvis Festival Sanctioned By Graceland Comes To Legends In Concert April 28 – May 1

If you're an Elvis fan, it's now or never to get your 2016 tickets to one of the best events held in Myrtle Beach all year. Surrender to this opportunity to watch performers do classic Elvis songs from his Jailhouse Rock days through the Vegas years. Let yourself be transported as you savor an extraordinary sense of deja vu.

After an Opening Celebration at the beach on Thursday, the festival moves to the Legends In Concert Theater at Broadway at the Beach. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29, there will be performances by Elvis tribute artists from around the world. It's Round 1 of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Once the show starts, you'll be saying that's alright! And, don't even entertain a suspicion that these performances will be anything but fun.

This event has both professional and nonprofessional divisions, so if you're an amateur who channels Elvis, you can even get in on the action.

This quest for glory continues at Legends In Concert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The cumulative scores from Friday and Saturday actually determine who goes on to the finals on Sunday.

You'll have another opportunity to get all shook up by Elvis tunes when you attend the two headline shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

A special "Elvis Festival Edition" of the Legends in Concert show will rock the house on Friday night. Backed by the incredible Legends In Concert Band, 2014's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Jay Dupuis will perform as Elvis, while others pay tribute to Barry White, the Blues Brothers, George Strait, and Taylor Swift.

The party continues Saturday night when more artists put on their blue suede shoes and hi-heel sneakers for the 2016 edition of "Elvis Presley, The Legend."

2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Cody Ray Slaughter, will perform as the early Elvis. Last year's Elvis Festival Champion Di Light is coming all the way from Brazil to pay tribute to Elvis' Vegas years. Jay Dupuis joins in, along with World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Michael Chambliss. They'll be backed by the Change of Habit Tribute Band.

Lawdy Miss Clawdy! If you're a true Elvis fan, you'll be crying in the chapel by Sunday morning if you miss out on these two great evenings!

Don't fret, there will be one more chance to see some great tributes to Elvis, the guitar man. On Sunday, the quest for the 2016 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist continues. Five finalists from each division will perform. At stake: prize money and the chance to represent Myrtle Beach at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held during Elvis Week in Memphis.

This is an unbelievable weekend that no true Elvis fan should miss. Suspicious minds might think that tickets aren't available. But you can still get in on the fun. Call for tickets at 888-406-5885.

And, don't be cruel. Invite your friends to come along.

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Renowned Independent Film Festival Returns To Broadway This April

Movie makers and film fans are heading to Broadway at the Beach this month for the 11th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF) at Carmike Cinemas, April 20-23, 2016.

The East Coast's answer to the Sundance Film Festival, MBIFF has an international reputation for screening outstanding feature and short films from up-and-coming filmmakers. Film International ranks MBIFF as one of the best film festivals in the world, and MovieMaker Magazine has MBIFF on its list of the Top 25 "film festivals to submit to."

Many of the films this year feature actors familiar for roles in some of the top television and box office successes, including Bruce Davison (X-Men, Last Resort), Peri Gilpin (Frasier, CSI), Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Friday Night Lights) and Melissa Leo (Wayward Pines, The Big Short).

With many of the filmmakers planning to be in attendance, the festival provides a unique opportunity to ask questions about their films through organized Q & A sessions.

You can sample some of the films for just $10, which gets you an individual ticket for a two-hour block of screenings. Devoted film fans can see all the films and attend the social events that are part of the festival for the price of an All Access Pass ($50). Tickets are not available at the Carmike Box Office. For this special festival, please visit myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com or call 843-497-0220.

There's no better time of year to go to Broadway at the Beach for dinner and a movie. You might even meet a celebity or two along the way.


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Hop Over To Broadway At The Beach For Great Easter Fun

Easter comes early this year, and Broadway at the Beach is ready!

Saturday, March 26, we'll all be on the lookout for Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail toward appearances at both Ripley's Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe. Ripley's and Hard Rock's breakfasts with the Big Bunny are the most popular events on every kid's calendar, next to Breakfast with Santa.

At Ripley's Aquarium, you'll be able to dive into a tasty bunny breakfast feast at one of two seatings. The whole family can choose to sit down with their favorite breakfast foods at 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. At each seating, there will be Easter giveaways and opportunities to take pictures with that most famous bunny of all. Adults are $19.95 and children $10.99, and admission to the Aquarium is included in the price. Reservations are requested, so call 843-916-0888, ext. 3272 and make yours today.

If your little bunnies have more "hip" than hop in them, Hard Rock Cafe is the place to go. Rockin' With The Easter Bunny is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. that same day. Each kid will get an Easter treat and rendezvous with the rabbit in the pyramid for a buffet that has everything from scrambled eggs to biscuits with sausage gravy to French toast sticks. Everything is just $9.95 per person, and kids two and younger get to eat for free with a paying adult. Reservations are required to have all this fun, so call 843-946-0007, ext. 208.

Saturday's Easter fun will reach a colorful climax at 8 p.m. with a free fireworks extravaganza, sponsored by Helicopter Adventures. Join us and be thrilled by the exciting explosion of springtime colors over Lake Broadway as we light up the sky.

There's no better way to get in the swing of springtime in Myrtle Beach. So, hop over to Broadway this weekend and get in on the fun.

No Easter bonnet required.

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Enjoy Basketball Madness In March At Broadway At The Beach

The NCAA tournament bracket is now set and 68 teams begin playing this week for the national championship. Will your favorite team be victorious?

Whether you're cheering for a specific team or just enjoying the competition of it all, it's likely you'll soon be swept up in the madness this March. So why not enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded fans and the fun of friendly competition as you cheer on a team?

Broadway at the Beach is the one place that offers a variety of really great spots to enjoy a game. And the next few weeks will give you plenty of time to sample them all.

Good Time Charley's has big flat screen TVs all around so you can catch a game while enjoying some delicious food. While the menu is varied with everything from Chicken Marsala to Shrimp Scampi, it's Charley's Burger Creations that are a real treat for the tastebuds of any basketball-loving burger fan. Monday thru Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Good Time Charley's serves up a great Happy Hour menu. Plant yourself on the patio where you'll find another large flat screen TV, and enjoy.

More flavorful food and big screen TVs can be found at Liberty Brewery and Grill. Bring the whole family to watch a game and enjoy some great Southern comfort foods like genuine Southern Meatloaf, an Angus Beef® steak, or Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Adults can enjoy Liberty's own line of award-winning, hand-crafted draft beers and ales brewed on site. Happy Hour specials are available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Over at the Original Shucker's Raw Bar, two big screen and 30 flat screen televisions are set up for a crowd's viewing pleasure. In addition, you can create your own pre-game festivities playing pool, darts, Golden Tee, Pin Ball, and even shuffleboard. Shucker's is known for its fresh, raw seafood bar and specials on oysters, shrimp, mussels, and wings, so bring your appetite. Shucker's famous Happy Hour prices are in full-force from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. everyday and include .65 oysters and .55 for shrimp, mussels and wings. Selected appetizers are just $4.99.

Broadway Louie's recently moved to a new corner location near the Comedy Club, and it still features food and drink specials on game days, and an outside patio bar. It's known for its stadium feel with banners hanging from the ceiling with the names and logos of both college and professional football teams. Flat screen TVs are both inside and outside on the patio — and they're sure to be tuned in to the NCAA games. There's even an upstairs Jack Daniels Lounge, where you can lounge on sofas while watching the games on TV.

Chuck & Duck's Sports Grill has nine 50-inch high definition TVs that can be transformed into one jumbo display screen for pivotal games. For warm spring days that end with a bit of nip in the evening, you can sit on the patio around a fire pit, while viewing games on a big-screen TV. Happy Hour specials at Chuck & Duck's are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

When the madness of basketball sparks your interest this March, head for Broadway at the Beach.

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