Entertainment

FIRST CLASS

OC Fontainebleau: Sat., June 18, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com June 17: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m. June 18: Carlos the Cascading Juggler, noon to 2 p.m.; Chino Rankin, 3-6 p.m. June 19: DJ Wax, 2-5 p.m.; Bayview Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m. June 20: Josh Pryor, 3-6 p.m. June 22: Kasey Briggs, 3-6 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com June 17: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 5-9 p.m. June 18: The Everafter, noon to 4 p.m.; Stratus Fear, 5-9 p.m. June 19: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 4-8 p.m. June 20: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth & Remy, 4-8 p.m. June 21: Jack Worthington, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Trio, 3:30-7:30 p.m. June 22: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bell Bottom Blues, 4-8 p.m. June 23: Garrett Mabe, noon to 3 p.m.; Acoustic Campfire, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com June 17: Walk of Shame, 8-11 p.m. June 18: Jim Long, 3-6 p.m.; Wes Davis, 8-11 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Wax House Party, 8 p.m. M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. on the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-9125/ www.mrducks.com Every Wednesday: Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior, 5-9 p.m. Every Thursday: Tranzfusion, 5-9 p.m. OC FONTAINEBLEAU 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com June 17: First Class, 3 p.m.; Movin’ & Groovin’, 7 p.m. June 18: First Class, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. June 19: First Class, 11 a.m.; Troll Tribe, 3 p.m. June 20-23: First Class, 2:30 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com June 17: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fish Out of Water, 5-9 p.m.; Caribe Premiere: Surfing Documentary, 6-8:30 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lost in Paris, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 18: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; Liquid A, 1-5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 5-9 p.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 19: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Turning the Tide, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6-8 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 20: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 6-10 p.m.; Yawd Lynk, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Turning the Tide, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 21: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Yawd Lynk, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 22: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Michael Franti & Spearhead, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Spokey Speaky, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. June 23: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; Michael Franti & Spearhead, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Spokey Speaky, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

DARIN ENGH

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Fri., June 17, noon to 4 p.m.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Walker prepares sautéed wild mushrooms with fresh herbs

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 17, 2022) Food, ambiance and occasion are the major components to entertaining.

Whether one is hosting an elegant affair or a festive feast, meticulous attention to the menu is a must for memorable merriments. We are faced with countless waves of information that can not only altar our plans but also diminish one’s confidence. One way to avoid this dilemma is to get back to basics. Budget, theme and practicality are the trinity of individuality.

Choosing simple dishes and elevating them with ingenuity equates personal style. A whimsical melody of uniqueness diminishes the rules of structure.

Originality is free and should delight the senses. Harmony is a consummation of thorough planning.

That being said, mushrooms have been around for over a billion years. They are served in numerous ways which adds to their popularity.

But how much do we really know about mushrooms? Following is a brief review for clarity and comprehension.

If one was asked to describe and define a mushroom, how would you respond?

First and foremost, mushrooms are not plants or vegetables but an edible fungus.

If logic is to flourish, one might inquire, “What is a fungus?”

Sometimes answers can be complicated, so for the sake of clarity I went to Ducksters, an educational site for children and found a simple answer.

Fungi are a group of living organisms which are classified in their own kingdom. In other words, they are not animals, plants, or bacteria, but something in between and very unique.

As we move on, the actual word “mushroom” applies to any fungus of the same general shape as a classic mushroom; in other words, they must have a round cap and stalk.

However, exceptions are understood and part of the norm; some mushrooms grow out of the side of a tree trunk and have almost no stalk. The oyster fungus, often called the oyster mushroom, has a very short, offset stem and is a perfect example of this.

The mysterious mushroom is one of the most divisive and delectable ingredients for the pickings. You are either in See VISIT Page 28