Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Painting is a spectator sport in Berlin this week, especially considering that 41 artists will be competing in the town’s 10th annual plein air event, which began Wednesday. Hosted by the Worcester County Arts Council, the outdoor affair will run through Saturday, Sept. 21. Artists are permitted to… Read more »
27th annual competition brings plenty of pickin’ too By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Bluegrass, Cajun and Celtic music will fill the streets of downtown Berlin from Friday through Sunday during the 27th edition of the Berlin Fiddlers Convention. With scores of musical participants and thousands of spectators, the competition has grown into… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) The public can help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas by purchasing a simple bracelet at Beach Memories Jewelry on Main Street in Berlin. Michele Krempa, owner of Beach Memories Jewelry and Seachelle Designs, began offering the $10 bracelets last week as a way to donate to… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) The Berlin com- munity continues to raise money to help resident John Maxwell, who is recovering from injuries suffered in a June 13 fire that destroyed his home. Members of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center, a local historical organization, presented a $1,712 check on Aug. 28 in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Residents can experience the true farm-to-table experience during a dinner next Wednesday at the Atlantic Hotel in downtown Berlin. “I just think it shows what Berlin is about. It builds community,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development director. “Who doesn’t like to eat outside with your… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2019) Music lovers can take in a free performance by the Folk Heroes with Charlie Stegman and Robin Cockey during the final Concert on the Lawn this Sunday evening at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. The group will play a mixture of Celtic and Cajun music starting at… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2019) Ten youth apparently got more than just a haircut Sunday in Berlin, they also received boost in confidence before heading back to school. “Hair is a cultural thing, so for the kids to be able to have a nice hairstyle to go back to school year, it’s starts… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 5, 2019) Berlin will take on the flavor of Nashville Saturday, with live country music bands performing during the Small Town Throw Down on Main Street from 1-6 p.m. Taking the stage at the Atlantic Hotel on Main Street during this third annual event will be Boy in Black, a… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Sept. 6, 2019) The 79th annual National Folk Festival will take place Friday through Sunday in downtown Salisbury, featuring more than 350 traditional musicians, dancers, craftspeople, regional and ethnic cuisines and craft brews, storytelling and parades. Since it was first presented in St. Louis in 1934, the National Folk Festival… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 5, 2019) Earth-conscious individuals can learn how to help area waterways by growing native plants, while also learning about the efforts of dozens of area environmentalist organizations, along with the prerequisite music, food and drinks, during the second annual Bay Day at Ocean Pines in White Horse Park on Sunday from… Read more »