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2021 Schedule Announced for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans

After having to cancel their 2020 baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans are eager to get back on the field.

Officials for the Pelicans released their 2021 schedule, which includes 120 total games – 60 games at home and 60 games on the road.

The Pelicans will take the field for the first time in over a year on Tuesday, May 11 for their season opener against the Augusta GreenJackets.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans recently accepted Major League Baseball’s invitation to remain a Low-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. However, there are some changes coming as the Pelicans enter a league (the South Division) with other teams from South Carolina for the first time. The South Division will now include in-state rivals like the Charleston RiverDogs and Columbia Fireflies.

All teams are abiding by the health and safety protocols set by the MLB to ensure everyone can safely enjoy the games this year.

Click here to view the Pelicans full schedule for their 2021 season.

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Go With the Flow at One of These Weekly Yoga Classes

Take care of your mind and body at one of these yoga classes around Myrtle Beach – you’ll be bending over backwards to ensure you make it each week.

Bend and Brunch: Yoga Class at Tidal Creek Brewhouse

Yoga and beer – what more could you ask for? Spend your Sunday morning flowing in the Tidal Creek Brewhouse beer garden before grabbing brunch and some brews. Classes are only $10 and take place every Sunday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

Himalayan Sattva Yoga

For just $15 per class, you can deepen your practice and knowledge of yoga through Himalayan Sattva Yoga. Sacred Yoga Tribe hosts these unique and soothing classes every Monday and Thursday at 6:00 pm.

Yoga on the Beach

Namaste at the beach! Relax and unwind on the beach at Yoga on the Beach. Hope Bray, a registered yoga teacher, leads these flows every Thursday morning at 10:00 am at Beach Access #14 – just be sure to bring a mat or towel with you.

Yoga on the Patio at Clean Eatz Carolina Forest

Sea Yoga and Clean Eatz have teamed up to offer a weekly yoga class, perfect for all levels. Every Tuesday at 9:30 am, venture to Clean Eatz at 4012 Postal Way for Yoga on the Patio. Bring $10 for the class and a yoga mat or beach towel to practice on.

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Myrtle Beach Expected to Be At 100 Percent Occupancy By May

As businesses begin to reopen and more people get vaccinated, it seems as though a return to “normal” is getting closer. Myrtle Beach officials are hoping to get businesses back to 100 percent occupancy by May.

Starting on April 1st, gyms, recreation centers and pools in Myrtle Beach can open to 75 percent occupancy. In addition, many government buildings throughout the city including City Hall and the City Services Building will also reopen on April 1st.

However, many of the buildings set to reopen will have their own protocols that visitors must abide by such as mask mandates and temperature checks.

Mark Kruea, Public Information Director for the City of Myrtle Beach, said that even though things are beginning to open up, everyone should still be vigilant. Kruea said “We need to be mindful that COVID still exists. There are still cases being reported, that you can still spread it to your friends and family or they can give it to you for that matter. The masks are still a good idea. They are still required in indoor facilities, including in restaurants through March.”

If cases continue to decline, Kruea hopes to open up to 100 percent occupancy by May.

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4th Annual Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival Returning in May

Jam out at the 4th Annual Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival on Saturday, May 1st. The Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival will kick off a variety of music festivals set to grace the Myrtle Beach area this summer.

The music festival, which is hosted by Carolina Outdoor Power Equipment and 94.9 The Surf and will be emceed by Mike Worley and Chris Sain, will take place in the Ocean Drive Parking Lot on 1st Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach.

The current concert lineup includes bands like Too Much Sylvia, Band of Oz and Jim Quick & Coastline.

Eager to attend this year’s music festival? Advanced tickets are currently $25 and only include entry to the festival. Concert-goers can also reserve tent spaces. Gates open at 10:00 am and all attendees can bring coolers and chairs. However, glass containers are not allowed inside the venue area.

Click here to purchase your tickets for this year’s festival.

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ArtFields Is Coming Back In 2021

ArtFields, one of the Pee Dee’s largest events, is coming back to Lake City.

ArtFields is a popular arts festival that showcases a variety of artwork and artists throughout downtown Lake City, South Carolina. It’s also a large attraction and benefit to businesses in the area. This year’s event will take place from April 23rd through May 1st.

Roberta Burns, Lake City ArtFields Collective Marketing Manager, said “Being able to host ArtFields again really means a way we can offer a space where people can celebrate and connect, and I think over the past year we’ve missed those opportunities.”

Officials are working to ensure everyone is safe at the event. Burns said “we hope we can keep everyone really well informed, get people masked up and safely enjoy this and really show that when you have events like this and proper social distancing in place, when you’re wearing masks, can happen safely and we can get back to a sense of normal and connect and enjoy like never before.”

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20-Year Plan Will Significantly Expand Myrtle Beach International Airport

If the current rate of passengers coming through Myrtle Beach International Airport continues at the same pace, the airport will not be able to sustain the influx. A 20-year plan is being created to try to keep up with the growing number of passengers.

Scott Van Moppes, Horry County Director of Airports, said that “two years from now, according to the forecast, we’re going to be undersized for the number of people traveling through the airport.”

Two proposals have been enacted to increase the size of the airport – one would increase the number of gates to 23 and one would increase the number of gates to 25. In addition to gate space, the proposals also call for more parking and an increase in the number of international flights.

Officials are also discussing the possibility of adding space for a shipping distribution center for companies like FedEx and Amazon.

It is expected that a finalized plan will be presented to the Federal Aviation Administration by the end of 2021.

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Funplex Amusement Park Opening Soon – Here’s What to Expect

The new Funplex amusement park is gearing up for a Spring 2021 opening.

Funplex, a New Jersey-based amusement park, is basing their Myrtle Beach park on what used to be a 100-space parking lot located at 1405 Ocean Boulevard.

The outdoor amusement park will feature 7 different attractions including Sunny Day Swing, Hang 10 Silly Cups, Hook & Slice, Mach Fun, Up & Overboard and Sky Velocity. One of the most intriguing rides is the Fun in the Sun, a rollercoaster that resembles a human hamster wheel.

In addition to the rides and rollercoasters, there will also be a restaurant and bar on site for patrons to enjoy.

Brain Williams, CEO of Funplex, is for locals and tourists to experience the magic of Funplex. In an interview with Coaster101, Williams said “with the level of attractions and the way we will operate the park, I am confident that once a guest comes to the Funplex they will create new traditions with us in their plans each year.”

Funplex is just one of the many attractions coming to the Grand Strand this year.

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Celebrate Brookgreen Gardens 90th Anniversary at Their New Gallery

On February 27th, Brookgreen Gardens celebrated their 90th anniversary. In an effort to celebrate this special milestone, the Brenda and Dick Rosen Galleries was created.

The Brenda and Dick Rosen Galleries is a new indoor exhibit area located at Brookgreen Gardens. It will feature both permanent and interchangeable exhibits, giving guests something new to look forward to during their next visit to the gardens.

“Wild World: 200 Years of Nature in Art” will be the first exhibit to be housed within the new space. The exhibit will feature a variety of artwork from 19th, 20th and 21st century artists. According to their website, the exhibit will include “paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and historic objects reflecting the world of wild and domestic animals, native plants, and the history of the Brookgreen property.”

Page Kiniry, president and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, said she is “thrilled to present this new space that will allow us to exhibit even more significant collections of sculpture and other art mediums.”

Visitors can catch a glimpse at the “Wild World: 200 Years of Nature in Art” exhibit through May 23 and admission is included in the general garden admission tickets.

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