What you missed last week: Candy Land and cleaning

Redux sent Cory Oberndorfer's Novelty off in style Friday with an interactive game night celebrating the closing of the artist in residence's show.

"Novelty Game Night" paid homage to the candy and rollerderby themed pop-art exhibit by encouraging guests to engage in all manner of play, including a real-life version of Candy Land on the gallery's colorfully painted game-board floor.

The crowd plunked down on the showroom floor surrounded by larger than life lollipops and skating ladies to engage in a smorgasbord of board games, including Scrabble, Yahtzee and Jenga.

Hula hoops and Twister were on hand for the more athletically inclined and attendees were encouraged to bring games of their own.

Adults sipping beverages and taking photos were just as happy in the whimsical setting as the junior set, who were busy playing and chatting with friends.

It was nice to see the younger generation, many of whom attend studio classes at Redux, welcomed at an evening art event and introduced to the community.

Beach clean up

For the fourth year in a row, Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation teamed up to take "a stand in the sand" with the "Barefoot Cleanup and Celebration" designed to make Folly Beach "barefoot friendly."

Despite torrential afternoon thunderstorms Saturday, about 60 participants collected 20 bags of trash.

Barefoot representative LaCenia Cheek and Surfrider Foundation's Nancy Hussey said tons of recyclables were gathered along with cigarette butts and remaining trash left from the Fourth of July.

"Most importantly, awareness for the cause was raised," says Hussey.

Many volunteers were curious local beachgoers, eager to jump in and help.

After the cleanup, volunteers headed to the outdoor patio of Blu for an after-party.