arts & culture FAL’s walls - there are pieces of art in all sizes, shapes, and mediums. The FAL also hosts a Tuesday night movie and discussion at the Library once a month • 609814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.
Ocean City Pops
ers, and squishy comfy chairs for your little one to relax on while they read. The library also hosts events, including a free Saturday afternoon movie, book clubs, lectures and other offerings for both adults and kids, year round. Vacation visitors welcome. • 609-399-2434 or oceancitylibrary.org.
Historical Museum A lot has happened on our island since the founders mapped out their seaside spiritual retreat on “Peck’s Beach” back in 1879. Much of Ocean City’s important history is documented at the Historical Museum. A comprehensive collection of artifacts and documents is handsomely displayed and interpreted by knowledgeable guides. Special events are held throughout the year. • 609-399-1801 or ocnjmuseum.org.
With a history spanning 87 years, since the Music Pier first opened in 1929, the Ocean City Pops have been entertaining groups with their beautiful music. Today, their schedule includes internationally renowned guest performers through the summer – plus special events in the off-season. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of live orchestra music. • oceancitypops.com.
Music at the Tabernacle Inspiration through song is a perennial part of the Ocean City Tabernacle’s summer schedule. • 609-399-1915 or octabernacle.org.
Ocean City Theatre Company OCTC works with the OC Pops to put on four Broadway-style musical performances a year, five children’s theatre performances, plus they host camps and classes for kids. Under the direction of Michael Hartman, OCTC brings Broadway to the island. • oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Fine Arts League
Concerts at the Beach
At 608 Asbury Avenue, the Ocean City Fine Arts League has created a space dedicated to exhibition and teaching. If you’re looking to bring home a souvenir you will always treasure, browse the
Again this year is an Ocean City concert series featuring a variety of favorite bands and entertainers on Monday nights throughout the summer. • ocnj.us.
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