Issue 55, June 4, 1998

The Sun Fun Festival starts tomorrow and runs through Monday. The parade is at 10 Saturday morning in central Myrtle Beach. Also included in this year's events are the Sun Fun Beach Run at 8:30 a.m. June 6; the Little Olympics beginning June 5 at noon; sand castle contests, and fishing and volleyball competitions. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 843-626-7444 or visit http://www.mbchamber.com.

The predominantly black Memorial Day Biker Fest has come and gone. There was a greatly expanded police presence this year, and things went better than last year, but there were still numerous complaints from residents, other visitors, and business owners. The general consensus was that the police did the best they could, but it is hard to control over 100,000 very young people intent on partying. Traffic was difficult as usuual. Most businesses reported down revenues, often the lowest weekend totals of the month (a few years ago the holiday weekend was far and away the biggest weekend of the month). Some residents of normally quiet golf course communities were wary of leaving their condos.

'A Peace of 72' , a new religious play set in the early 70's, is now playing at the Savoy Theater in Fantasy Harbour. The story is about what would have happened had Jesus returned to earth in 1972. The music is rock and pop-oriented. Shows are every day except Friday, some at 4 p.m. and some at 8 p.m. (call 800-681-5209 or 843-236-8500). $15, discounts for children. Through August 16. 'Big Band at the Savoy' returns September 1.

A few changes at the Pavilion Amusement Park this year: A new roller coaster, the Mad Mouse, costing over $2 million, is opening soon. A new air boat ride opened earlier this year. The all day wristband is now $18.95.

The House of Blues schedule:

June 5: Jazz is Dead, Jerry Garcia Band
June 6: Jeff Healey
June 11: Percy Sledge
June 13: B.T.O.
June 15: Jimmie's Chicken Shack
June 16: David Crosby
June 17: Doobie Brothers
June 19: Loverboy
June 20: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
June 22: Dio, Love Hate
June 23: Big Wreck, Virgos Merlot
June 24: Far Too Jones, Memory Dean
June 25: Southern Culture On The Skids
June 26: Chairmen of the Board, Embers
June 27: Neville Brothers
July 2: Israel Vibrations, Roots Radics
July 3: K.C. and the Sunshine Band
July 4: Cravin Melon
July 8: Little River Band
July 10: Village People
July 18: Joe Satriani, Chris Duarte
Aug. 24: Ted Nugent
Sep. 12: Joe Cocker
Oct. 3: Jethro Tull

Prices vary from $8 to $30. Call 843-272-3000.

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