If you’re a lover of the arts this has the potential to be your best winter vacation ever! There are plenty of concerts, live performances and art studios in the area for you to enjoy while staying in one of our many Myrtle Beach vacation rentals. Coming at this time of the year will additionally provide you with lower off-season rates. You can take that savings and spend it on enjoying the arts while you’re visiting the area. Following are two events that are upcoming and close to our Myrtle Beach vacation rentals but there are many more opportunities to enjoy the art culture at any given time.

A live performance of Ben Vereen Steppin’ Out with The Long Bay Symphony will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 25 at the Alabama Theatre. Vereen, both a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award Winner, has performed on Broadway in Wicked, Fosse, Pippin and many other shows. The special concert will benefit the Pardue Family “Children in Need” Fund. Ticket prices start at $42.95.

The Palace Theatre has unveiled a new show for their 2013 lineup. Jersey Nights will feature the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Don’t miss this spectacular trip down memory lane with authentic costumes and more. Sing along to songs like Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Silence is Golden, Bye Bye Baby and so many other classics. Jersey Nights will be performed at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, February 5 – June 1, 2012 at the Palace Theatre. It will also be performed at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

And if you want to stay for the weekend, check into either of these Myrtle Beach condos nearby:

Crescent Shores

Crescent Shores

The Crescent Shores is a North Myrtle Beach oceanfront resort that features 2-, 3-, & 4-bedroom condos with spacious floor plans, designer furnishings, master bathrooms, whirlpool tubs and private balconies. Property amenities at Crescent Shores that your family will enjoy include an oceanfront pool, lazy river and kiddie pool.

Ocean Bay Club

Ocean Bay Club

The oceanfront Ocean Bay in North Myrtle Beach showcases one- through four-bedroom condos laid out in luxury, from the master bedroom to the living room to the balcony. The resort’s long list of relaxing amenities include an oceanfront pool, lazy river, kiddie pools, indoor pool, fitness room and an outdoor whirlpool spa.