Series celebrating Myrtle Beach’s history in film coming to The Market Common
A film series celebrating the history of Myrtle Beach is coming to The Market Common next month.
The local film series, which kicks off Feb. 8, will showcase movies that were either made or premiered in Myrtle Beach. The three-film event will take place at Tupelo Honey, located at 3042 Howard Ave. at The Market Common, where attendees will hear the history behind each movie before enjoying lunch or dinner with a private screening.
Here’s what to expect at The Market Common Myrtle Beach Film Series:
Feb. 8: Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) Rated G
This Disney film tells the true story of a young woman during the Great Depression who escapes from her foster home to become a horse diving stunt rider in a carnival. Though the movie takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it was filmed along North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.
Feb. 29: Don’t Make Waves (1967) Rated NR
This romantic comedy starring Tony Curtis and Sharon Tate tells the story of the crazy adventures one can get into when on vacation. New Yorker (Curtis) heads to Southern California for a getaway, where he soon becomes immersed in the easygoing beach life and the two women who have caught his eye. The film premiered at The Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach in 1967.
March 21: Shag (1989) Rated PG
This coming-of-age movie starring Phoebe Cates and Bridget Fonda was famously filmed throughout the Myrtle Beach area. In the summer of 1963, a group of teenage girls head to Myrtle Beach to enjoy one last irresponsible weekend away before facing the responsibilities of adulthood.
Tickets are currently on-sale for $25. The ticket for each individual movie includes the private screening, dinner, tax and tip. A cash bar will be available. Guests can choose from three different times: Lunch from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., an early dinner seating at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., or dinner from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit MarketCommonMB.com.
This story was originally published January 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM.
