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Both are conveniently located within walking distance of the Inn.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 The Marlboro Arts Council Presents the melodic sounds of jazz and the beautiful visions of art at the 3rd annual evening of ART & JAZZ DROP-IN reception
6:00PM-10PM at The Skye, 210 East Main St.,Bennettsville,SC. Tickets $25.00
Live jazz featuring...A New Creation
Wine & Hors d'oeuvres
Purchase artwork by local artists.
For advance tickets only call Ivy McLaurin 843-479-6982
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 "REVIVE AFTER FIVE"Concert series event. 5PM-9PM Held at the Bennettsville Community Center 714 North Marlboro St.
Bring your lounge chairs or blankets & cooler & be prepared to be revitalized as our live band transforms your work week into a little R&R!
Sponsored by the Bennettsvile Visitor Center and the Bennettsville Downtown Development Association(BDDA). Call 843-479-3941 for details.Admission $5.00 per person.
Hamburgers, hot dogs & french fries will be for sale.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20,2010
CELEBRATE BENNETTSVILLE/JUBILEE ARTS FESTIVAL
2010 marks the 35th annual art event sponsored by the Marlboro Area Arts Council. It's a great, fun way to spend your Saturday and several events are held on Friday night.
(Details for this years events are forthcoming)
WRITER'S SERIES
2:00PM at the Weatherly-Walker House 303 East Market St. This Writers Series is FREE. 843-479-6982
2010 dates beyond May will be announced
BENNETTSVILLE'S ANNUAL BEACH BLAST
SUMMER 2010 date & details to be announced
Sponsored by the City of Bennettsville Recreation Department
Held at Lake Paul Wallace 11AM-9PM
Lots of vendors,live music & D.J.'s, games and fun in the sun!
For details call the Bennettsville Visitor Center 843-479-3941.
(3) ART GALLERIES are located in Bennettsville
*The Weatherly-Walker House c.1824
303 East Market St. 843-479-6982
Various works of art by local artists can be viewed and purchased in this historic Arts Council house.
*The Marlboro County Historical Museum c.1902
123 S. Marlboro St. 843-479-5624
*The Alexa Kerr Gallery at the Marian Wright Edelman Library, Fayetteville Ave.,Bennettsville 843-479-5630
In addition to BENNETTSVILLE'S scheduled art events, various events can also be enjoyed in neighboring CHERAW,SC,and LAURINBURG,NC,both towns within 15 miles of the Inn.
CHERAW, SOUTH CAROLINA EVENTS:
APRIL 2-4,2010 CHERAW ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL
For more details call 843-537-8420.
Book your stay with us and experience the fun festivities our historic neighboring town has to offer.
This fun-filled weekend includes:
*A tea and book sale.
*All you can eat ham and grits supper and breakfast.
*Arts and craft show and celebration where over 100 crafters and artists display and demonstrate their art.
*Delicious Greek food, BBQ and numerous vendors are throughout town to satisfy your hunger.
*Trolley car rides are available to various downtown spots.
*Canoe floats
*Civil War lantern tours are held on Saturday night.
*Civil War re-enactment.
*A Confederate church service will be conducted on Sunday at 10AM in Old St David's Church, built in 1770.
*A classic car show will also be held on Sunday.
*A tennis tournament will be held on both Saturday and Sunday.
A TASTE OF CHERAW
MID-APRIL 2010 (Date to be announced):
This elegant evening is an annual event presented by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce and is a special way to taste the great cusine found in Cheraw. Call 843-537-8420.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
OCTOBER Fri.15,Sat.16 & Sun.17,2010 A Carolinas' Tribute to Jazz Legend DIZZY GILLESPIE
The birthday celebration honoring native Cheraw Jazz legend, Dizzy Gillespie and the music he pioneered.
Come for the weekend and don't miss a note!
Free bebop concerts series throughout the town, highlighted with restaurant crawls and Friday night's Theatre on the Green. Enjoy Saturday's Second Street Jazz ticketed events.
Visit http://www.scjazzfestival.com for event line-up or call 843-537-8425.
LAURINBURG,NORTH CAROLINA EVENTS:
APRIL: FRI.23,SAT.24,SUN.25,2010
THE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL OF CAROLINA
Held at the Historic John Blue House in Laurinburg, NC (Only 20 miles north of the Inn).
Numerous storytellers provide spellbinding entertainment. For more details, Visit their website at: http://www.storyarts.info OR http://www.storytellingfestivalofcarolina.org
OCTOBER: SAT.9 & SUN.10,2010
THE JOHN BLUE COTTON FESTIVAL
Visit http://www.johnbluecottonfestival.com for details.
