Broadway at the Beach Blog

It's American Craft Beer Week® through May 18. Broadway at the Beach's own small brewer, Liberty Brewery & Grill, is celebrating all week long. Here are just few reasons to join in:

• Special prices rule during the week. Pints are on special. It's a great time to pair up a hand-crafted beer with some of Liberty's rich ethnic cooking like the Brewpub Brat or a perfectly seared angus beef steak.

• Entertainment is free. Live music on Friday sets the mood for testing a variety of Liberty's best brews.

• Craft Beer Week is when many brewers debut their new recipes. Liberty will be tapping a new beer on Friday, May 16, at 4 p.m. You can be among the first to give it a try.

• Curious about what makes a beer exceptional? This is the sweet spot of the year for beer enthusiasts who gather to exchange news and insights about brews. For beer beginners, there's no better time to improve your education and your palate.

• Independent craft brewers like Liberty are making some of the most interesting new drinks around. From chocolate cherry porters to raspberry wheat ale, hand-crafted beers deliver a unique experience to your taste buds.

America's love for specialty beers is growing. American Craft Beer Week is the perfect time to find out why. So come out and join the fun!

Did you know that Mother's Day turns 100 this year?

Thanks to West Virginian Anna Jarvis' love for her own mother (and some vigorous campaigning by Anna), Mother's Day was declared a national holiday in 1914.

With such an historic Mother's Day just around the corner, why not plan a legendary day for your Mom?

After a morning spent on the beach soaking up the warm sun and watching pelicans and gulls dip and dive for food, take Mom on a lunch break. Head over to one of the restaurants overlooking Lake Broadway where, together, you can relax on a deck, enjoy the soft breeze coming off the lake, and share a laugh about the antics of the ducks waddling along the lake banks.

After lunch, indulge Mom's fondness for shopping with visits to unique shops like Bijuju and Heartfire. Watch her smile as she discovers the latest styles in handbags, sorts through fascinating accessories, and examines some eye-catching jewelry.

Spice up your day together with a little outdoor competition playing mini-golf at Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf. Or move indoors to Carmike Cinema — Broadway 17 and catch that chick-flick she's been wanting to see.

And what would a Mother's Day be without a family photo to commemorate the big day? Make this year's snapshot as memorable as your day together with a photo by Old Tyme Portraits By Treadway. Outfitted in costumes from days gone by, you'll get a shot she'll enjoy forever!

Don't let the 100^th anniversary of Mother's Day go by without honoring Mom in a special way this year. Give her the gift of time with you at Broadway at the Beach, and make Mother's Day memories that she'll keep in her heart forever!

Looking for a rockin' good time? The Hard Rock Cafe is always an exciting stop on Broadway at the Beach's long list of places to have fun.

Bring the family to check out the memorabilia from famous rock stars, a colorful mummy's sarcophagus, and the Egyptian-themed décor inside the only pyramid-shaped restaurant in Hard Rock Cafe International's collection of cafes worldwide.

Not only is this 70-foot tall building the only pyramid in Myrtle Beach, it's one of just a handful of notable pyramid-shaped buildings in the entire U.S.

So grab the Original Legendary Burger and get ready to shake, rattle and roll at Broadway at the Beach's very own, Hard Rock Cafe!

You've got the music in you!

Myrtle Beach's top spot for shopping, dining and just plain fun is growing.

Vividelle, a shop filled with beautiful women's clothing, footwear and accessories, just opened. In a few more weeks, we'll see three other new shops: Designer Sunglasses (top brand eyewear and accessories); So Unique! (an embroidery gift shop); and the Kryptonite Character Store (a gift shop showcasing comic book, cartoon, movie and TV show merchandise).

Anticipation is also building for our second winery, Coastal Carolina Winery, which will feature traditional wines such as merlot, cabernet and chardonnay, and serve selected food pairings by its resident chef.

When summer rolls around, the Rooster Bar & Grill will open at the entrance to Celebrity Square with uniquely-created appetizers, salads, entrées and more.

We're preparing for summer and our amusement ride offerings are getting a big redo. Exciting new rides like "Speed" and "Freak-Out" are being added, along with a massive, 180 foot tall Rocket Flyer and new Giant Slide.

Spring is a time of renewal and several of our existing shops are renovating or remodeling for the 2014 season.

Next time you visit Broadway at the Beach, check out the changes at Retro Active, Amici's Bistro, Magnet Madness, A Silver Shack, both Ben & Jerry's locations, Johnny Rockets, Liberty Steakhouse, Auntie Anne's, Fric N' Frac, Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson, Original Shucker's Raw Bar, Klig's Kites, Blondie's and Yamato Steakhouse Japan.

We're sprucing up this spring!