DeVille Street Farmer's Market at The Market Common (March 30, 2012) -The Market Common and the Waccamaw Market Cooperative will host the DeVille Street Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm on Deville Street at The Market Common, beginning on May 12th. The DeVille Street Farmer's Markets will include fresh, locally grown produce and locally caught seafood. Each week at 11am, Williams-Sonoma will host "Cooking at the Market", a chef demonstration series featuring produce from the Farmer's Market. Recipes from this chef demonstration series and other food-related news will be posted on The Market Common's new food blog, www.TasteoftheMarket.org. Hatton Gravely, Marketing Manager, said "We are very excited to bring a quality Farmer's Market to The Market Common for our shoppers and residents. We have formed a great partnership with the Waccamaw Market Cooperative, and they will ensure all of the produce is locally grown." About the Waccamaw Market Cooperative The Waccamaw Market Cooperative (WMC) is an incorporated 501c nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating and managing community based farmer’s market throughout Horry County. Through the direct support of the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service, the Cooperative has created a regional network of markets in Conway, Loris and North Myrtle Beach. The Deville Street Farmer's Market at The Market Common will be the 4th Farmer's Market in the network. The resulting structured market network ensures that virtually all communities in Horry County benefit from access to fresh fruits and vegetables that farmer’s markets offer. Their website is http://www.waccamawmarkets.org/. Contact Hatton Gravely, Marketing Manager at The Market Common, 843.685.3514 mobile or hatton.gravely@marketcommonmb.com

The Market Common Adds New Tenant: Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (February 28, 2012) - The Market Common will add a new tenant, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, on Nevers Street next to Orvis this spring. Orange Leaf is an Oklahoma-based, self-serve, choose-your-own-toppings frozen dessert chain. They currently operate 130 stores nation-wide, plan to open 78 more this year, and expanded to Australia last year. This will be the only location in Myrtle Beach. “Orange Leaf is a wonderful addition to The Market Common and Myrtle Beach. Our shoppers will enjoy their fresh mix of frozen yogurt flavors and colorful store atmosphere,” said Brooke Doswell, Vice President, BEI-Beach LLC and General Manager of The Market Common. Grand Opening Details to follow. To view the Orange Leaf Yogurt Press Kit PDF, please visit the following link: http://marketcommonmb.com/pdf/OrangeLeaf2012PressKit.pdf Contact: Hatton Gravely Marketing Manager, The Market Common 843 685 3514 mobile Hatton.Gravely@MarketCommonMB.com www.MarketCommonMB.com

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RSS Text Size Print Share This Home / news / Sixth annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival at the Market Common By Press Release Published: July 26, 2011 » 0 Comments | Post a Comment MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Sun Fun Celebration of Summer ends Labor Day weekend with the sixth annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 12-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, at Grand Park at The Market Common. The festival, now extended through Sunday, will feature finger lickin’ good barbecue and food from both vendors and competitors available for purchase, along with free live entertainment featuring American Idol’s Season 2 country crooner Josh Gracin. Gracin is a U.S. Marine and was introduced to American Idol in Season 2, as he wowed judges and viewers alike with his country twang, making his transition from reality show contestant to recording star in 2004 with his self-titled debut album and first single, “I Want to Live.” His second single, “Nothin’ to Lose,” reached the number one spot on country radio, and hits like “Stay With Me (Brass Bed),” “Unbelievable,” and “We Weren’t Crazy” have catapulted the singer to mainstream country stardom. Organized by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly festival will also feature wake board demonstrations, free boat rides, activities for children, and a celebrity meet-and-greet with the Bravo’s Top Chef: Season 4 contestant and winner Richard Blais. A familiar face among foodies, Blais will return to Bravo’s Emmy Award Winning Top Chef series as a member of the eighth season on December 1, where he hopes to recapture the title of ‘Top Chef.’ Also in December, a sneak peek of Blais’ new show Blais Off will be premiering on the Science Channel as he takes on iconic American dishes, attempting to push the limits and technique in his own cuisine. Festival attendees will have their chance to meet Blais as well as get an autograph on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival. But pork is the main star of this MBACC annual festival as attendees are able to sample delicious barbecue from all competing teams on Saturday, Sept. 3, beginning at 12 p.m. by purchasing a $10 wristband while supplies last. Children under 10 are able sample for free, and barbecue sandwich combos and dinners will also be available for purchase. In addition to Saturday’s barbecue fest, festival participants can buy five sampling tickets for $5 in the ‘Anything Goes’ competition entries on Friday, Sept. 2. Beer and wine will be sold all three days. For the first`time`in Beach, Boogie and BBQ history, attendees will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of wings on Sunday, Sept. 4, as the festival is extended for a third day. Look on as hungry competitors challenge one another in a wing-eating competition or as children take on a summer’s favorite fruit in a watermelon-eating contest. A variety of great prizes await the winners, as well as free watermelon for all Sunday attendees at 2 p.m. while supplies last. Three cooking events promise to attract the nation’s finest competitors: the ‘Anything Goes’ cooking contest and tasting on Friday, Sept. 2, and the Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off on Saturday, Sept. 3. Each competition will award prize money to winners. “We are excited about this year’s lineup of activities and pleased to provide a free, family-friendly event for locals and visitors to celebrate Labor Day weekend again. The chamber values its partnership with the Omar Shriners and we are thrilled to extend the festival to Sunday with new activities this year!” said Amie Lee, MBACC director of festivals and special events. Proceeds from all barbeque sales will go to the Omar Shrine temple. Festival highlights will include: Friday, Sept. 2 - (festivities from 5:30-9 p.m.) Food/Arts&Craft/Business Vendors, open at 5:30 p.m. – Non-BBQ food vendors will be selling a variety of eats, along with select arts/crafts vendors. Most vendors accept cash only. BBQ, BBQ, BBQ, 6:30 p.m. until supplies last – Omar Shriners will be selling barbecue combos and dinners. Both sides of the lake. ‘Anything Goes’ Contest and Tasting, 6:30 p.m. until supplies last – Competing teams will serve sample dishes from shrimp creole to chicken bog and anything in between—anything goes! $5 for five sampling tickets. All proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Football field, south side of the lake. Live Entertainment, 5:30-9 p.m. – Bring your dancing shoes, family, chairs and blankets (no coolers allowed). Main stage on south side of the lake. Free. Tru Sol, 5:30-6:45 p.m. The Tams, 7:30-9 p.m. Beer & Wine Garden, 5:30-9 p.m. Enjoy Budweiser selections and local wine from Hyman Vineyard’s. Wake Board Demonstrations by Island Adventure Watersports, 7 p.m. – Witness thrilling stunts on Grand Park Lake. The free show last about 30 minutes each. Sponsored by Island Adventure Watersports. Announcement of ‘Anything Goes’ Contest Winners: Anything Goes, Best Booth, Best Dessert and Best Sauce, around 10 p.m. – Come cheer for your favorite team as the winners are announced. Main stage, south side of the lake. Saturday, Sept. 3 - (festivities from 12-9:30 p.m.) Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off, 8-11 a.m. – Look on as the teams prepare their barbecue for judging of ribs, chicken and whole hog/butt. Football field, south side of the lake. Free. Food/Arts&Craft/Business Vendors, open at 12 p.m. – Non-BBQ food vendors will be selling a variety of eats. Select arts/crafts vendors will be selling jewelry, children’s clothing and other unique items. Most vendors accept cash only. Beer & Wine Gardens, 12-9 p.m. Enjoy Budweiser selections and local wine from Hyman Vineyard’s. Meet Richard Blais, winner of BRAVO TV’s ‘Top Chef: All-Stars’, 1-4 p.m. –Free. Richard will also judge barbecue samples from all participating teams from 12-1 p.m. Live Entertainment, 12-9:15 p.m. – Come back for another great line-up of entertainment and dance to some of your favorite music! Bring chairs and blankets (no coolers allowed). Main stage, south side of the lake. Free. Platinum, 12-1:15 p.m. Envision, 1:45-3 p.m. Atlantic Groove, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Jim Quick and Coastline, 6-7 p.m. Josh Gracin, 8-9:15 p.m. Kids Zone, 12-5 p.m. – Games and activities for children. Wake Board Demonstrations by Island Adventure Watersports, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – Witness thrilling stunts on Grand Park Lake. The free shows last about 30 minutes each. Sponsored by Island Adventure Watersports. Free Boat Rides on the Lake by Island Adventure Watersports, 12-6 p.m. – Enjoy a relaxing ride on Grand Park Lake. Sponsored by Island Adventure Watersports. Will be on breaks during wake board demonstrations. BBQ, BBQ, BBQ, 12-5 p.m. (while supplies last) – This`year`marks the second`year`attendees can sample delicious barbecue from all competing teams by purchasing a $10 wristband. Kids 10 and under can sample for free. Barbecue combos and dinners will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Announcement of Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off Winners, 5 p.m. – Learn which competitor will earn the Grand Champion title and which competitors will receive prize money. Main stage, south side of the lake. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. – Enjoy a fireworks finale visible from any side of the lake. Free. Sunday, Sept. 4 – (festivities from 12-5 p.m.) Live Entertainment, 12-5 p.m. – Bring your dancing shoes, family, chairs and blankets (no coolers allowed). Main stage on south side of the lake. Free. Cortez and the Killers, 12-1:15 p.m. Mark Roberts & Breeze, 1:45-3 p.m. The Necessary Band, 3:30-5 p.m. BBQ, BBQ, BBQ, 12-5 p.m. (while supplies last) – Barbecue combos and dinners will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Kids Zone, 12-5 p.m. – Kids inflatables, games and activities. Beer & Wine Garden, 12-5 p.m. – Enjoy Budweiser selections and local wine from Hyman Vineyard’s. “Wing-off” Cooking Competition, 12-12:30 p.m. – South side of lake. Wing Eating Competition. Free. 1:15-1:30 p.m. Beside main stage, south side of lake. Registration open to 16 and older. Limited to 12 competitors, onsite registration only between 12-1 p.m. Kid’s Watermelon Eating Competition. Free. 1:30-1:45 p.m. Beside main stage, south side of lake. Three age categories. Each winner takes home a Wii Gaming Console. Onsite registration only between 12-1 p.m. FREE Watermelon. 2-3 p.m. Beside main stage, south side of lake. While supplies last. Food/Arts&Craft/Business Vendors, open at 12 p.m. – Non-barbecue food vendors will be selling a variety of food. Select arts/crafts vendors will be selling jewelry, children’s clothing and other unique items. Most vendors accept cash only. Wake Board Demonstrations by Island Adventure Watersports, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. – Witness thrilling stunts on Grand Park Lake. The free shows last about 30 minutes each. Sponsored by Island Adventure Watersports. Free Boat Rides on the Lake by Island Adventure Watersports, 12-4 p.m. - Enjoy a relaxing ride on Grand Park Lake. Sponsored by Island Adventure Watersports. Will be on breaks during wake board demonstrations. Sun Fun Celebration of Summer Closing Ceremony, 3 p.m. – Main stage, south side of the lake. Free. The Sun Fun Celebration of Summer begins with the Sun Fun Festival Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, continues through the Sun Fun Festival the first weekend in June, and ends with the Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival Labor Day weekend. The free, family-friendly festivities offer an exceptional lineup of live entertainment, national acts and events. For more festival information, visit www.GrandStrandEvents.com or call (843) 626-7444. About the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Since 1938, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has stood as the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the MBACC its five-star accreditation, one of only several chambers in South Carolina to earn this distinction. The MBACC serves Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.

August Events at The Market Common (July 26, 2011) - The Market Common will host many events in August including Music in the Streets, Complimentary Carriage Rides, Free Kids Movies, and Movies Under the Stars. Free Kids Movies Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at Grand 14 Cinema, 10 a.m. Free Kids Movies will continue until August 18th. $1 drinks and $1 popcorn are offered at these movies. Free admission for everyone. July 26, 27, 28 Alpha & Omega August 2, 3, 4 Megamind August 9, 10, 11 Yogi Bear August 16, 17, 18 Legend of the Guardians Movies Under the Stars Every Wednesday in August in Valor Park, 9 p.m. Presented by Tommy Bahama, Movies Under the Stars will feature classic movies, the Kalik Beer Garden, desserts by Tommy Bahama, and gourmet snacks by Canipes Chocolates & Candies. Picnics will be available for pick-up in the Piggly Wiggly prior to the movies. Free admission. August 3: Raiders of the lost Ark August 10: Back to the Future August 17: Grease August 24: Ghostbusters August 31: Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl Music in the Streets & Complimentary Carriage Rides Every Friday until August 26, 6 - 9 p.m. Music in the Streets & Complimentary Carriage Rides will continue throughout August. Each week will feature different musicians in the gazebos on Howard Avenue & Reed Avenue. Complimentary Carriage rides can be picked up in front of Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar. LISTING INFORMATION The Market Common Location: Farrow Parkway between Business & Bypass 17, Myrtle Beach Website: www.MarketCommonMB.com Phone: 843 839 3500 CONTACT INFORMATION Hatton Gravely, Marketing Manager 843 685 3514 mobile Hatton.Gravely@MarketCommonMB.com

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- The second annual Fun in the Sun Cheer and Dance Clinic was held at the Market Common Saturday morning. The clinic was hosted by Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa with the Carolina Panthers TopCats cheerleaders from 10 a.m. - noon. in Valor Park at the Market Common. The cheer squad taught the girls a dance and chant over the two hours. The girls were as young as seven years old and as old as 18. Each TopCat mentored two of the girls. It was a chance for the girls to really connect and get to know the pro dancers. "When you're younger and you get to see these girls on TV, doing this with the NFL, its like the coolest thing in the world to be able to know them," said Kara Ward, the general manager of Dolce Lusso. "So now when they watch the games and they see the girls on the TV screen, they're going to say 'oh she was the one I worked with.' So it's just going to be really neat for them."

July Activities at The Market Common (June 28, 2011) - The Market Common will host many activities in July including Music in the Streets, Complimentary Carriage Rides, Independence Day Run, Mommy & Me at HandPicked, the Italian Festival, the Fun in the Sun Cheer & Dance Clinic, and Free Kids Movies. Free Kids Movies Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at Grand 14 Cinema, 10 a.m. Free Kids Movies will continue until August 18th. $1 drinks and $1 popcorn are offered at these movies. Free admission for everyone. June 28, 29, 30 Marmaduke July 5, 6, 7 Despicable Me July 12, 13, 14 Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore July 19, 20, 21 Nanny McPhee Returns July 26, 27, 28 Alpha & Omega August 2, 3, 4 Megamind August 9, 10, 11 Yogi Bear August 16, 17, 18 Legend of the Guardians Mommy & Me at HandPicked Thursday, June 30th at HandPicked, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy free face painting, bracelet making, and cupcakes while supplies last! HandPicked Hot Cash Special: $10 off a $50 purchase, $15 off a $75 purchase, and $25 off $100 purchase. Music in the Streets & Complimentary Carriage Rides Every Friday until August 26, 6 - 9 p.m. Music in the Streets & Complimentary Carriage Rides will continue throughout July. Each week will feature different musicians in the gazebos on Howard Avenue & Reed Avenue. Complimentary Carriage rides can be picked up in front of Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar. Independence Day Run July 2nd, 7 - 9 a.m. The race is an 8K/5K on July 2 at 7 am. It starts and finishes in Grand Park. Please visit the website at www.independenceday8k.com for more information. Sons of Italy Italian Festival July 2 & 3 in Valor Park, 12 - 8 p.m. The Italian Festival will feature Italian food, beer, live entertainment & vendors. Free admission. Fun in the Sun Cheer & Dance Clinic July 16th, 2011 at Valor Park, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Hosted by Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa along with the Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleaders. The TopCats will teach a cheer and dance clinic from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in Valor Park. Check-in will begin at 9:00 am. Clinic is for ages 7-18. To register, please visit www.dolcelusso.com, or visit the Myrtle Beach Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa, located at 3050 Howard Avenue in the Market Common. Registration fee is $35.00. Participants will receive a goody bag upon check-in. For more information or to schedule an interview about events & activities at The Market Common, please contact: Hatton Gravely, Marketing Manager 843 839 3500 x 103 Hatton.Gravely@MarketCommonMB.com

The Market Common Adds New Tenant The Market Common will add a new tenant to the shopping center this summer. Distinctive Eyewear Vision Center is currently under construction, and scheduled to open next to the Piggly Wiggly in July. Distinctive Eyewear Vision Center will be offering eye examinations with Dr. Lauri Baldwin, as well as selling the latest trends in designer eyewear. Distinctive Eyewear Vision Center will offer a selection of designer eyewear including brands Affliction, Juicy Couture, BOZ, JF Rey and Gee Vice. Dr. Baldwin has been practicing optometry for seven years. She is a member of the South Carolina Optometric Association as well as the American Optometric Association. Dr. Lauri Baldwin is passionate about her work and said, “I love my career choice because I feel like I get the best of both worlds. I can continue to enjoy helping people in the medical field of ocular health and I can combine that with fashion and style when it comes to helping my patients choose a distinctive selection of highly fashionable frames.” “Distinctive Eyewear Vision Center is a great addition to our center, and our shoppers will love the selection of designer eyewear,” said Brooke Doswell, Vice President, BEI-Beach LLC and General Manager of The Market Common.

Market Common adds new faces to management team By SCNow Staff News Release Published: June 28, 2011 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- BEI-Beach LLC, the company that owns and manages The Market Common in Myrtle Beach has announced the addition of four new members to its local management team. According to a news release, Brooke Doswell is the company's new Vice President, and will also serve as General Manager of The Market Common. Doswell brings 28 years of experience in management, leasing, and construction management in locations including Washington DC, New York and Northern Europe, the release said. Karin Nielsen is the company's new Office Manager, handling tenant coordination, office administration, and bookkeeping. Nielsen's 10+ years of experience in payroll accounting & office management includes work for companies including MBN Inc., DSC Corporation, CACI Inc. Federal, Fine Landscapes Inc., and Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman, LLP. David Sisk is the company's new Director of Operations. Sisk's past projects include Chief Estimator for Trident Construction, Preconstruction Manager for Burroughs & Chapin and Director of Preconstruction for TMS Contracting. David will be managing operations and tenant construction at The Market Common, the release said. Bob Larkin is the new Project Accountant, bringing more than 14 years of accounting experience in the retail industry, according to the release. Larkin's experience includes work with General Growth Properties, Battaglia Group Management, Hines and Gooding’s Supermarkets. The Market Common is located on Farrow Parkway between Business & Bypass 17, and includes retail stores, specialty shops, restaurants and residential property.

Weekend Wakeup: Yoga in the Park & Brunch at Anthropologie at The Market Common (May 17, 2011) - This Saturday, May 21st, will feature free yoga in Grand Park followed by a brunch at Anthroplogie. Yoga in the Park (Saturdays in May) The Market Common's Yoga in Common is hosting free yoga in the park at The Market Common every Saturday in May from 9 - 10 am. All levels are invited to participate in this free class, and will meet in Grand Park. Yoga in Common Instructor Angel Grant will lead the classes. Brunch & Shop at Anthropologie (Saturday, May 21, 10 - 12 pm) After Yoga in the Park on Saturday, Anthropologie will host a brunch featuring bagels, fresh cut fruit, smoothies, juice and bottled water.

Spirit Airlines Mega Miles Giveaway Tour Coming to Myrtle Beach on April 26, 2011 --Everyone receives 5,000 miles plus a chance to win one million miles-- Miramar, Florida (April 4, 2011) – Spirit Airlines is hitting the road this spring to host its first-ever Mega Miles Giveaway Tour as it visits more than 20 cities across the United States, including Myrtle Beach, giving away millions of miles along the way. Everyone who signs up at www.getfreemiles.com receives 5,000 FREE SPIRIT™ frequent flyer bonus miles*, as well as a chance to win one million miles during Spirit’s visit to Myrtle Beach. Yes, one lucky winner will receive one million miles in Myrtle Beach! That’s enough for up to 200 round-trip tickets. “We’re looking forward to saying hello and thanking our loyal customers, as well as reaching out to potential new customers in the cities we serve across the United States,” says Michael Pewther, Spirit’s Senior Director of Sales. A few days before Spirit’s arrival, several hundred of those who have registered will be randomly selected and notified via email to participate in Spirit’s wacky Luggage Chuck contest for the chance to win a million miles. The Spirit Airlines Luggage Chuck is taking place at The Market Common at 4017 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (GPS address: 1120 Farrow Pkwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577) on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with finals at 8:00 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to throw a piece of luggage into a designated target. Those who are successful will go on to compete in the finals at 8:00 pm where one person will win a million miles. Registration for participation in Spirit’s Mega Miles Giveaway Myrtle Beach closes on April 21, 2011. Sign-up to receive 5,000 free miles* and a chance to win one million miles at www.getfreemiles.com. Complete Spirit Airlines Mega Miles Giveaway rules are available at www.getfreemiles.com. Follow the Spirit Airlines Mega Miles Giveaway Tour on twitter at http://twitter.com/SpiritAirlines. Spirit Airlines Mega Miles Giveaway Tour Schedule: Date City Venue Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Pembroke Pines, FL The Shops at Pembroke Gardens Thursday, April 14, 2011 Delray Beach, FL Delray Beach Tennis Center Friday, April 15, 2011 Fort Myers, FL Gulf Coast Town Center Saturday, April 16, 2011 Miami, FL The Falls Sunday, April 17, 2011 Sunrise, FL Sawgrass Mills Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Orlando, FL Orlando Premium Outlets-Vineland Thursday, April 21, 2011 Tampa, FL The Round Up Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Myrtle Beach, SC The Market Common Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Atlanta, GA Atlantic Station Saturday, April 30, 2011 Allen, TX Allen Premium Outlets Sunday, May 01, 2011 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Virtual Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, May 03, 2011 Irving, TX Irving Convention Center Wednesday, May 04, 2011 Fort Worth, TX Billy Bob's Texas Thursday, May 05, 2011 Dallas, TX El Fenix Thursday, May 05, 2011 Dallas, TX Pappasito’s Saturday, May 07, 2011 Chicago, IL Lincolnwood Town Center Sunday, May 08, 2011 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre Monday, May 09, 2011 Detroit, MI Detroit Metro Airport Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Pittsburgh, PA Station Square Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Niagara Falls, NY Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA Thursday, May 12, 2011 Plattsburgh, NY Champlain Centre Friday, May 13, 2011 Boston, MA Copley Place Saturday, May 14, 2011 New York, NY DoubleTree Metropolitan New York Sunday, May 15, 2011 Atlantic City, NJ The Chelsea Monday, May 16, 2011 Charleston, WV West Virginia State Capitol About Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines (www.spirit.com) is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. As the unbundling leader in the industry, Spirit allows consumers the`option`of paying only for the features they value without subsidizing the choices of others. Its all-Airbus fleet flies more than 150 daily flights to 44 destinations. The company is based in South Florida. # # # Media Note: Spirit aircraft photos and video b-roll are available at http://marketing.spirit.com/press. Follow the Spirit Airlines Mega Mile Giveaway Tour on twitter at http://twitter.com/SpiritAirlines with photos available at http://twitrpix.com/user/SpiritAirlines. *Additional terms, conditions, taxes and fees apply. No purchase necessary. A purchase of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. See Official Rules at www.getfreemiles.com for details. By entering to win, you are agreeing to join the Spirit Airlines email list and will receive promotional notices via email. Media Contacts: Misty Pinson misty.pinson@spirit.com 954-628-4827/cell 954-918-9432 Manuel Jaquez (Latin America & Caribbean) manuel.jaquez@spirit.com 954-628-4898

Weekend Wakeup: Yoga in the Park at The Market Common (April 11, 2011) -The Market Common's Yoga in Common will host free yoga in the park at The Market Common every Saturday in May from 9 - 10 am. All levels are invited to participate in this free class, and will meet in Valor park. Yoga in Common Instructor Angel Grant will lead the classes. ABOUT YOGA IN COMMON Yoga in Common is located at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach on Deville Street, and features daily yoga classes from various teachers around the Grand Strand for all fitness levels. A wide variety of yoga styles are offered including Beginners Yoga, Hot yoga, Stretch & Recharge, and Power Yoga. Sundays feature a New to Yoga series on Sunday afternoons. All classes are drop-in, and passes are available as well.

Upcoming Store Events at The Market Common (April 7, 2011) - Bobby Chan's, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble and Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar at The Market Common are hosting events in April. Art Show at Bobby Chan - Friday, April 8 from 5 - 8 pm Studio B Art Gallery presents "Rising Rebels: The Greatest Art Show You've Never Seen", featuring the works of local artists Jeff Schnaus and Rick Cobb as well as the ceramics of Robert Blank at Bobby Chan. Murray's Bistro and Savory & Sweet will provide food. Bobby Chan will offer special discounts to guests that evening. How to Design Your Family Room featuring Seaside Home Stagers at Pottery Barn - Sunday, April 10 at 10:30 am Pottery Barn and Seaside Home Stagers will host a free decorating class at Pottery Barn. The Pottery Barn staff will decorate a traditional family room and Cyndee Long with Seaside Home Stagers will design a second beach theme room while talking about the basics of home staging and interior redesign. Fashion Show Luncheon & Fundraiser for Sav-R-Cats at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar - Wednesday, April 13 at 12 pm Tommy Bahamas Restaurant & Bar will host a Fashion Show & Luncheon as a fundraiser for Sav-R-Cats. The event will be $20 per person, which will cover lunch, fashion show, tax, gratuity and a donation to Sav-R-Cats. There will be goodie bags for each registered guest as well as silent auctions & raffles.

MYRTLE BEACH Kids events coming up Barnes and Noble at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach has some events planned for youngsters coming up. On March 19, there is a Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime that includes a reading of the story by Eric Carle, as well as crafts and activities. Reading starts at 11 a.m. And on March 26, children are invited to a storytime and photo opportunity with Spot the Dog at 11 a.m., based on the book "Where's Spot?" by Eric Hill. Call 238-2917 for more information.

Beware the ales of March By Colin Burch - For Weekly Surge Myrtle Beach has the other March Madness: two beer-oriented festivals with plenty of brews to sample. Irish Fest The 2nd annual Irish Fest makes a nod toward Saint Patrick's Day, running 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday at Valor Park at The Market Common. Never mind the free admission, kids' activities, Irish food and live music. The real deal is the selection of beers. Although subject to change, the Irish Fest beer slate lists the following: Guinness, 4.1 percent alcohol by volume, $4 Harp, 4.3 percent ABV, $3 Smithwick's, 5 percent ABV, $3 Magners Original Irish Cider, 4.5 percent ABV, $4 Carlow Curim Golden Celtic Wheat, 4.3 percent ABV, $4 Highland Gaelic Ale, 5.8 percent ABV, $4 Bud Light, 4.2 percent ABV, $3 Harpoon Celtic, 5.4 percent ABV, price TBA Murphy's Irish Red, 5 percent ABV, price TBA Miller Lite, 4.2 percent ABV, $3 If you haven't tried Highland's Gaelic Ale, I strongly recommend it. As a change-up, you might consider the Magners cider. Myrtle Beach Beer Fest Just 13 days later, the Myrtle Beach Beer Fest makes its 3rd annual appearance at Valor Park. The Friday evening session runs 5-9 p.m. on March 25, and the fest resumes the next morning, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The beer list for the 3rd annual fest looks like it will hit around 100 offerings, so I asked two local beer distributers to pick some beers I should try (unlike the Irish Fest, the prices below are based on 4-ounce samples). Mike Wildt, craft beer manager at Better Brands, Inc., in Myrtle Beach recommended: 1. Rogue Brewing Co.'s John John Dead Guy, a bourbon barrel-aged version of the company's famous Dead Guy, 6.4 percent ABV ($2 per 4-ounce sample). 2. Thomas Creek Conduplico, a Belgian-styled Imperial porter, 10 percent ABV ($2). 3. Highland Tasgall Ale, a limited-release Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy type, 8 percent ABV ($1) Scott Green, on-premise sales manager for The Yahnis Co. of Myrtle Beach and Florence, recommended: 1. Actually, three by Seattle-based Pyramid Breweries. These will be available at the Beer Fest, and then enter the local market soon after, so the following Pyramid brews will be sneak-previews: a. Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, 5.2 percent ABV ($1) b. Pyramid Outburst Imperial IPA, 8.5 percent ABV ($1) c. Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale unfiltered wheat ale, 5.1 percent ABV ($1) 2. Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, 7.5 percent ABV ($1) 3. Dogfish Head Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, 9 percent ABV ($5) Guess what? Dogfish Head only produced 1,000 cases of Bitches Brew, so that sample will be a rare treat. For more information on Irish Fest and Beer Fest, visit www.myrtlebeachbeerfest.com .

Princess Gala to benefit Red Cross Become part of the second Annual Princes Gala benefiting the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross being held Saturday, March 5 beginning at 8:30 am. This will surely be an event fit for a princess! The Princes Gala will begin with breakfast with their favorite princesses at Travinia Italian Kitchen, followed by a princess parade lead by the Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming through The Market Common ending at the red carpet entrance to Grand 14 to view a princess movie. Their will be photo opportunities with the Fairy Godmother, your favorite princesses and Prince Charming, snacks and a goody bag fit for a princess. Tickets are $25 per person, and all princesses must be escorted by an adult and a princess costume is required for entry. For tickets or additional information please contact Nanci Conley at 843-477-0020 or conleyn@coastalscarc.org. All proceeds to benefit local Red Cross services. From July 1 through January 15 the Coastal South Carolina Chapter serving Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties has provided for the emergency needs of over 326 local residents who have lost their homes to fire. The number continues to grow, with the Chapter having to raise the funds locally to support local services. The Chapter provides for the immediate emergency needs of food, clothing and shelter for the local residents.

By Mandy Kinseth - for Weekly Surge THE LOWDOWN | Not only is it fun to say, but Nacho Hippo is fun to visit. And once you do head over to the newest Market Common hot spot, you'll probably become a repeat visitor, especially since happy hour is all`day`everyday.

Members of the Rolling Thunder SC3 Grand Strand Chapter designed and painted one of the three 1800s Russian sleigh replicas on display through Christmas at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach, part of the third annual "Signature Sleighs" project by the Horry County Arts & Cultural Council and the city of Myrtle Beach.

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Myrtle Beach isn't really known for it's winter sports, but for a short`time`you can try ice skating at The Market Common. The shopping venue boasts a synthetic ice skating rink in Valor Park. You put on real ice skates, but the ice you're skating on - isn't real. "It's a plastic polymer with a solution base on time, almost like silicone, and you put water on it and spread it on top, and you skate just like regular ice," explained David Tibbets, Perfect Parties USA. The rink is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through January 2nd, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The cost is $7, but a portion of that benefits the Red Cross. If you spend $50 at the shops and restaurants at The Market Common, you can skate for free when you show your receipts.