SALISBURY — Salisbury University is planning to celebrate the unique culture of Brazil during its “Brazilian Groove” film series this fall.Screenings are 7 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 17-Oct. 29, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. The following is a look at what the series will offer to attendees.(BULLET)Sept. 17: “Brazil: A Racial Paradise?” Executive producer… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Next June Packed With Events In Ocean City Including Dew Tour
OCEAN CITY – Although it is good news that the town has filled its event calendar for next June, including the planned return of the Dew Tour, there are concerns that Ocean City may have bit off more than it can chew.“There have been a substantial growth in the number and size of private events… Read more »
OC BikeFest Headliners Announced
OCEAN CITY – The highly anticipated OC BikeFest, presented by Rommel Harley-Davidson of Annapolis and Rommel Harley-Davidson of New Castle and Smyrna, Del. rolls into Ocean City for its second year this Sept. 13-16.According to organizers, this year’s OC BikeFest will treat Delmarva motorcycle enthusiasts to four days of fantastic music and thrilling entertainment at… Read more »
State Board Okays Convention Center’s 2nd Phase
OCEAN CITY – A trip to the State House for Mayor Rick Meehan resulted in much praise from state officials as well as receiving approval for the further expansion of Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center.On Aug. 22, Meehan made a trip to Annapolis with City Engineer Terry McGean and the Maryland Stadium Authority… Read more »
Salisbury Agrees To Terms On $1.5M Fire Grant
OCEAN CITY – The pressure was on the City Council this week as an array of Salisbury Fire Department staff member were present while the council changed its mind and decided to accept an almost $1.5 million grant to hire much needed emergency personnel.A couple of weeks ago, the council rejected a resolution to accept… Read more »
Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Serves As Summer Tradition
BETHANY BEACH, Del. – On Labor Day weekend, the Town of Bethany Beach, known as a “Quiet Resort,” is unlike any other Atlantic coast beach town. The Bethany Beach Boardwalk is the setting for the Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral, one of the county’s most unusual “End of Summer Celebrations.” The 2012 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral is… Read more »
Ravens-Steelers Challenged Eyed In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – A bitter rivalry has been taken to a whole new level as Pit & Pub’s Baltimore Ravens fans and Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon’s Pittsburgh Steelers fans now have the opportunity to go head-to-head in the Ravens vs. Steelers Rival 5K Tailgate Football Challenge.Chris Klebe of OC Trirunning.com presented the event to the… Read more »
Blue Heron Gifts Aims To Offer Unique Finds
FENWICK ISLAND — Tucked away in a quiet corner of Fenwick Island, Blue Heron Gifts has been supplying “functional art” and unique creations to the area for the last five years.“We want to be different from the rest,” said co-owner Anita Worley.Along with sister Tina Gartland, Worley has owned and operated Blue Heron since it… Read more »
Berlin Citizens Quiet On Fire Company Dispute
BERLIN — Less than a week after the Town of Berlin unexpectedly severed all funding to the Berlin Fire Company (BFC), the public was surprisingly silent when given the chance to comment on the issue at Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting.In a conflict that played out in the media last week, both the town and… Read more »
Community Center Opens In Church
OCEAN CITY — The newest community resource for Worcester County is now accepting registrations for programs starting this fall, as the Red Doors Community Center at St. Paul’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church offers classes for children and adults in a wide variety of areas including creativity, wellness, education and philanthropy. The mission of The Red Doors is… Read more »