EUEBE MlCover the Beach Alternatives « The NewsMagazine For Young Professionals The Vacationers Magazine Reach tourists and locals in Georgetown, Horry and Brunswick Counties In Print or On-Line with three Webs sites And a combined readership of 100,000 Cover the U.S. and Canada Find Customers from Across America with over 200 publications with a combined circulation of over 8.5 million and over 40 million readers! ALTERNATIVES DIRECT SERVICES Call us at 843-444-5556 Visit us at our offices at 721 Seaboard St, Suite 15, Myrtle Beach Or e-mail us at publisher@alternatives.scCOAST.SC (cio) LS OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 22, 2009 COAST CONTENTS COMMENTARY: Thank goodness she didnt kil anyone by Paul Gable . Did Southern Holdings spur DSS action? by Paul Gable New at the Art Museum by Casey Church “ ‘Wooden boat show features county's top extibits by Sally Swineford ‘Art for Wilmington 2010 Azalea Fest Unveiled by sandy Collette Fall pumpkin tips by Cher Murphy . fevsetereeenee ALTERNATIVES FEATURE: Picturesque Calabash by Dariel Bendin . ‘Atlantic Stage launches interactive Web site by Sandi Shakleford LEARNING ALONG THE WACCAMAW: by Linda Ketron .. “To Your Good Health” by Dr. Paul G. Donohue Grand Strand Regional Medical Center sponsors flu clinics Glenns 10:Buckler’s 20ch Christmas in September far by Glenn Ames Il EARTH TALK: “Letters” - From E/Magazine .. Strange But True / Celebrity Extra / Salome’s Stars. Literary Paget by Mona Prufer/Best Seller Lists .. Dinosours roar into State Museum by Karen McGrady Chamber announces Endless Summer shows by Jennifer Prince COMMENTARY: EF Hutton of Prostitution by Rich Lowry NIGHT LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT: Blues Guitarist Rickey Godfrey at Key West Crazy / Beach Newz: Observations on an old pro by Rickey Godirey / The Weather Channel Boys by Darie! Bendin / Bonnie Raitc at House of Blues on Oct. 17 by Brian Howie /Concert Calendar ......se0cceseeeesevesesees 23 +26 GEEK STRAND: “Brothers-in-Claws?” Ask A Geek returns with answers about Wolverine & Sabretooth by Christopher A. Huff... NMB Humane Society wraps Paws Across the Water duck race . Guitar Super Star: Interview with Steve Senes by Brain M. Howle . The dangers of killing good bacteria from www.SixWise.com COAST FEATURE: ‘Shaggin’ and Shuckin’ by Megan Masser . CALENDAR OF EVENTS Studying environmental effects of offshore wind farms . : Bluegrass society to feature two bands at HGTC by Bridgette Johnson Conway Chamber to celebrate 51 years of service .....ss+sesecsssreseseve Insider Travel Tips at Sunset River Market Place Twisting In The Wind / Paw’s Corner Mayor Cup Tournaments Highlight October Golf by Paul Gable. SUPER CROSSWORD . ABOUT THE COVER October 17 - 18 story Page 31 Have a shuckin’ good time at the N.C. Oyster Fes in Ocean Isle Beach, Oct. 17 - 18. Page 31 BRIEFS ALONG THE COAST Polo Donates Dresses To Katie’s Project By Sarah George Polo Ralph Lauren has a reputa- tion for going great lengths to give back to the community and has recently given a generous donation of prom dresses and accessories to Katie's Project, a local nonprofit organization that works to help stu- dents attend formal occasions. “We are honored to be chosen by the staff at the Polo Outlet as the recipient of their community sery- ice project,” said Kathy Foxworth, President and Executive Director of Katie’s Project. “Polo’s donations are much needed and appreciated and as always we encourage other community organizations to joi as well.” Polo Ralph Lauren has set up a number of philanthropic programs, including a volunteer program where employees lend a hand to non-profit organizations. “Our staff chose to donate to Katie’s Project because we truly believe in the cause and their mission to help young teens is something our staff can relate to,” explained Louisa Robles, Polo Ralph Lauren store manager who coordinated the donation with Katie's Project. Polo’s efforts fit Katie’s Project well, whose focus lies in young people. Not only does Katie’s Project benefit young peo- ple but it also relies on these same people to make donations and supplement the organization. A nonprofit organization estab- lished to help ensure prom is a real- ity for all students, Katie’s Project is more that just supplying a prom dress or tuxedo, it provides stu- dents with confidence and instills the value of goodwill and commu- nity service. For complete infor- mation, including details on the upcoming gala visit them online at www.katiesproject.org or by call- ing 843-282-0454, L-R, Louisa Robles, Brittany Stalvey, Chelsea Evans, Alison Larrimore, Lisa Davis and Kathy Foxworth (Not Pictured: Tay Steel, Stephanie Robinette and Jen Lewis). Pawleys Island Chefs Join Forces to Stage Benefit at Bove By Kimberly Duncan Celebrity chefs from six of Pawleys Island’s finest restaurants are planning “A Southern Culinary Journey” on Monday, November 16 at 6 PM, to benefit sustainable farming and children with genetic disorders. Top chefs from Bistro 217, Bove Restaurant & Bar, Chive Blossom, Frank's, Litchfield Plantation’s Carriage House and Perrone’s Fine Food Market will collaborate to prepare an elegant eight-course meal complete with champagne and hors d'oeuvres Bove Restaurant & Bar is hosting the event. A limited number of tick- ets are available for $150 per per- son. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Angela Morris at 843-237-7200 or by ¢- mail at info@bovesc.com. Thompson Farm Hosts Fall Festival and Car Show Oct. 10 By Bridgette Thompson Thompson Farm & Nursery will host the Ist Annual Fall Festival and Car Show, featuring the Pee Dee Street Rodders, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 10.a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy an array of food vendors and will also have access to Pappy’s Play Area for interaction with farm animals, a goat walk, com can- non, swings, Daisy’s Planting Shed, duck races, ‘a junior corn maze, and general store. Pumpkins and garden mums will also be on display for sale.Thompson Farm & Nursery is home to the 2009 Tigers Vs. Gamecocks Com Maize, which is open to the public and available for tour until November 15, 2009. The MAIZE is open Thursday thru Saturday 10 a.m, until dark and Sunday 1 p.m. horse Brunswick Arts Council Seeks Artists For Miniature Masterpiece Fundraiser Brunswick Arts Council in N.C. is gearing up for its sixth Evening of — Miniature Masterpieces fundraiser to be held in Feb. 2010. The nonprofit organization is ask- ing artists to donate one piece of original artwork, a “miniature mas- terpiece,” which will be given to ticketholders attending the black tie optional event The miniature format is four- inch by four-inch. For oil and acrylic artists, Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. donating canvases. The first one is free; there will be a charge for addi- tional canvases. For watermedia, pastel, ink and other artists working on paper, the Council requests that your image be four inches square, but your paper should be six-inch by six- inch for simpler matting, which is also being donated by Sunset River Marketplace. According to promotional mate- until dark, Field trip hours are available by reserva- tion Monday thru Saturday. Cost is $9 for ages 12 and up, $7 for ages 6-1, and free for kids 5 and under, Discounts are offered for families, field trips.Thompson Farm is located at Bucksville Road, Conway. More information about the farm and the first annual Fall Festival and Car Show is available by calling 843-236-1400 or by vis- iting www.thompsonfarmandnursery.com. groups and 1625 rials, the Arts Council looks for- ward to received a range of high quality works in oil, watermedia, acrylic, pastel, blown glass, turned wood, intarsia, _scratchboard, stained glass, folk art, photogaphy and more. Proceeds from the Evening of Miniature Masterpieces will sup- port Brunswick Arts Councils many educational programs, schol- arships, artist grants and other endeavors to benefit residents and visitors to Brunswick County. For more information, contact Linda Drye at 910-512-4162 or via email at Idrye@ec.rr.com.