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MAR

04

Get in the Mood for Spring with the Air Force Band - By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

It's March! Enough of this winter weather! Let's come out of hibernation and enjoy the UNITED STATES AIR ...read more

FEB

25

It's Spring Training Time Again...Ah The Memories! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

My favorite sport is baseball because the ball takes all of the punishment. You just stand up there at home plate and ...read more

FEB

18

About Air Force Band, Talent Show and Doo Dah-Earth Day by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

We've been very fortunate to schedule numerous United States service bands for free concerts in Ocean City. ...read more

FEB

11

City Talent Show, Airforce Big Band Here in March - By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

We've just received word that U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF LIBERTY Jazz Band will perform at the Music Pier on Sat., ...read more

FEB

04

Shelley Berman to be Guest of Honor at Doo Dah Parade by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Comedian-Movie and TV Actor, Shelley Berman will be the honored guest at the City's 25th annual Doo Dah Parade set ...read more

JAN

28

How to Not Make Money...Try Writing Poetry By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

To paraphrase Waylon and Willie: "Momma don't let your babies grow up to be poets." Not if you want them to take ...read more

JAN

21

If We Continue to Work Together 2010 Should be a Good Year for Tourism By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Tourism is a very competitive business. Tourism during a recession is even more competitive. Ocean City held its own ...read more

JAN

14

Carolyn Murphy Contributed, Much; MLK Program Set By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Carolyn Boyd Murphy spoke softly, worked hard, and never discussed her many achievements. Born in the midst of the Great ...read more

JAN

07

City to Cement Sister City Relationship with Philippines Jan. 14 by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Ocean City will officially establish a Sister City relationship with the municipality of San Jose in the Philippines ...read more

DEC

30

First Night, First Day, Bottle Celebrities Here This Weekend By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

If you have been waiting until the last minute to buy your FIRST NIGHT Admission buttons, here is what to do. Go to Downtown ...read more

DEC

23

Get Your First Night Buttons Now! They're Going Fast! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Our First Night celebration is definitely one of the best New Year’s Eve entertainment buys ever offered! Probably THE ...read more

DEC

17

Holiday Entertainment Plentiful this Weekend by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The Ocean City Pops and the City’s Theater Company and Repertory Theater Company will all present Christmas entertainment ...read more

DEC

09

Message in Bottle Winner Will Return Here for First Night by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Want to become a not so instant celebrity? Put a message in a bottle. Have it dropped off at sea. And wait.

That ...read more

DEC

03

Parade, City Open House, Train Show, Sindia Day - This Weekend! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The City will follow-up its very successful holiday program of last week with another weekend of fun filled events.

...read more

NOV

18

Earlier Than The Bird, Regional Craft Show This Weekend by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Ocean City is the place to shop the weekend before Thanksgiving, or any weekend for that matter. But for now, let’s stick ...read more

NOV

12

Quiet Festival, Craft Show This Weekend, Holiday Specials Next By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Ah, yes, it’s Quiet Festival Weekend, that time of year when those of us who enjoy silence and placid activities celebrate ...read more

NOV

05

About Trail of Two Cities, Quiet Festival & Veterans Day By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

TRAIL OF TWO CITIES: Here’s your chance to get close up and personal with the new bridge construction. Join the genial ...read more

OCT

29

Parade, Family Night, Haunted House, Free Concert This Week By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Many entertainment events are scheduled this week plus the rescheduled WALK FOR THE WOUNDED which will be held on Sat., ...read more

OCT

22

Pink Field, Humane Society Festival, Dog of Year This Weekend By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Before we cover this weekend, here are events that have been rescheduled because of last weekend’s storm:

WALK ...read more

OCT

15

Events Keep Rolling On Through Fall in Ocean City by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Last weekend’s Indian Summer Weekend was a great event. And there’s much more to come in the weeks ahead.

HALLOWEEN ...read more

OCT

06

Block Party, Fireworks, Entertainment and More This Weekend By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Never has our INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND been packed with so much to do! In addition to the Mile Long Block Party on Saturday, ...read more

OCT

02

MS Bikers, Yard Sale, Underdog This Weekend, Block Party, Fireworks Next By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Over 7,000 bikers will roll into Ocean City for the annual MS Bike-a-thon on Sat., Oct. 3. The event raises over $4 million ...read more

SEP

30

What's Happening in Ocean City By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY THIS WEEKEND

OVER 7,000 BIKERS will roll into Ocean City for the annual MS Bike-a-thon ...read more

SEP

24

What's Happening By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD winning poet, Mark Doty and novelist Paul Lisicky will read from and discuss their work 7 p.m., Fri., ...read more

SEP

17

Air Festivals, South Side Johnny This Weekend, Corvettes, Country Band Next - By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

AVIATION WEEKEND: Our colorful and exciting Aviation Weekend is set for Sat. and Sun. Sept. 19-20. It includes a huge ...read more

SEP

10

September 11th Ceremony, Street Rods This Weekend, Aviation Festival Next by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

SEPTEMBER 11: Ocean City remembers victims of the September 11th tragedy and celebrates its heroes. The remembrance ceremony ...read more

SEP

04

Ocean City September Highlights by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Sept. 11: OCEAN CITY REMEMBERS the victims of the September 11th tragedy and celebrates it heroes. Remembrance ceremony ...read more

AUG

27

US Navy Country Band to Play Free Concert Sept 27 By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Country Current, the United States Navy’s Country Band, will be featured in a free concert at the Music Pier on Sun., ...read more

AUG

20

About Little Miss Ocean City, Weird Contest Week and More...By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Last Saturday a new Miss Ocean City was selected at the Music Pier. Dana Piccollo will be taking over for Molly Lavin ...read more

AUG

12

Miss Ocean City Sat., Weird Contest Week Starts Monday! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Five weird contests presented with impeccable taste will be featured in Ocean City Aug. 17-21.

Weird Contest ...read more

AUG

06

Boardwalk Art Show This Weekend, Baby Parade Aug. 13th by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The 46th ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW is set for this weekend, Aug. 7-9 extending from 8th to 12th Streets on the boards. ...read more

JUL

30

Miss Crustacean Pageant Next, News About 100th Baby Parade by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The hermit crab world is abuzz with excitement. The date is fast approaching for the 36th Annual Miss Crustacean HERMIT ...read more

JUL

24

Night in Venice Weekend

Ocean City’s 55th Anniversary of Night In Venice 2009

Event Information:

Friday, July 24th, 5-9pm, Merchants ...read more

JUL

21

Night in Venice Boat Parade Starting Time Changed to 8 p.m.

For safety reasons caused by the tides, the Night in ...read more

JUL

17

Night in Venice Began in 1954 as Part of the City's 75th Anniversary Party

Fifty-five years ago, City officials decided ...read more

JUL

09

Ocean City is a Happening Place! Here's a Way to Keep Current! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

There is so much going on in Ocean City, I often worry that you might be missing some of the good entertainment and events ...read more

JUL

02

Information About 4th of July, Night in Venice and More by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

4th OF JULY FIREWORKS will be set off from a barge off the 9th Street Beach at 9 p.m. on Sat., July 4th. They will be ...read more

JUN

25

Antique Autos, Pops Opens, Balalaikas This Weekend By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Over 300 VINTAGE AUTOS roll into Ocean City on Sat., June 27 for the 53rd Annual Antique Auto Show set for the Tabernacle ...read more

JUN

18

Miss NJ This Week, July Jubilee, Magician, Balalaikas Are Next By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

It’s Pageant Week in Ocean City. Twenty-five area title holders from throughout the State are in town to vie for the ...read more

JUN

11

Artisans Sponsor Hobo Band Concert on Saturday by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The ARTISANS return to Ocean City Friday through Sunday for their 64th Annual Weekend (June 12-14). The organization ...read more

JUN

04

37th Annual Flower Show This Weekend at Music Pier, By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Ah yes, I remember it well. The first Flower Show was called the Flower Art Show. It featured both flowers and artwork. ...read more

MAY

28

LULU TEMPLE, RESTAURANT WEEK ARRIVE, FLOWER SHOW NEXT BY MARK SOIFER, OCEAN CITY PUBLICIST

LULU TEMPLE, a philanthropic organization that supports free children’s hospitals in Philadelphia and throughout the ...read more

MAY

21

Ocean Dip, Barks on Boards, Memorial Service this Weekend By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The traditional turning of the key to open the ocean followed by a joyful BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE into the sea, kick ...read more

MAY

19

Ocean City Named Best Beach in NJ!

Ocean City, NJ was named #1 Beach in New Jersey, #1 Beach for Eco-Tourism, and #1 Beach for Day Trips through a survey ...read more

MAY

14

Wellness Fest, Memorial Day, Flower Show, On the Way! By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

This will be a very healthy weekend in Ocean City. The WEEKEND OF WELLNESS or WOW EXPO is set for the Music Pier, May ...read more

APR

23

Arts in Downtown, Choral Fest, Yard Sale This Weekend - By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

DOWNTOWN ARTS CELEBRATION: Artwork by Ocean City and Upper Township students will be exhibited along Asbury Ave. on Sat. ...read more

APR

16

New Features of our Doo Dah-Earth Day Celebration by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Every recurring event should have new features, right? Keeps it interesting. Gives you something to put on My Space or ...read more

APR

08

Woofin' Paws Pet Fashion Show Also Showcases Talented Pets by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Today’s cartoon graphically depicts the drama and variety of the Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion competition set for 11 a.m. ...read more

APR

02

Major Charity Craft Show This Weekend. Easter Is Next.

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

During times when local charities need it the most, Norman and JoAnne Schaut ...read more

MAR

26

Wind Chimes Musicans Wanted! No Experience Necessary!

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

I know you. You’ve always wanted to play a musical instrument, haven’t you? ...read more

MAR

19

A Pie In The Face Is Always Good For A Laugh...

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

A pie in the face is always good for a laugh. Just ask Soupy Sales, one ...read more

MAR

12

How to Prepare Yourself for Upcoming Special Events

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

As a public service, we are offering some helpful hints on how to prepare ...read more

MAR

04

The Doo Dah Dope Sheet, All the Doo That's Fit to Dah! & More!

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The 2009 issue of the Doo Dah Dope Sheet has just hit the streets with a ...read more

FEB

26

Bill Dana To Be Grand Marshal Of 24th Doo Dah Parade

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Legendary Comedian, BILL DANA, will be grand marshal of Ocean City’s 24th ...read more

FEB

19

Keyser Soze Reunion, Battle of the Bands Here This Weekend

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

KEYSER SOZE, a popular Ocean City Rock Band, will reunite for one concert ...read more

FEB

12

Always the Same, Always Different, That's Ocean City

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Always the same, always different. That’s how Ocean City is viewed by many ...read more

FEB

05

Shows, Rock Concert, Battle of Bands set for February

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Want to take your special someone to a lovely entertainment program on Valentine’s ...read more

JAN

09

World's Ugliest Dog to Visit OC Humane Society

The Ocean City Humane Society is hosting a birthday party for its many residents--dogs and cats patiently waiting to ...read more

DEC

30

First Night, First Day at Beach Ring in New Year

Ocean City’s popular FIRST NIGHT on Dec. 31 followed by FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH on Jan. 1 are two economical ways to ring ...read more

DEC

18

Carolfest, Tis the Season Set, Get First Night Buttons Now!

This Community’s CAROLFEST, featuring a cast of professional performers, is set for 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 20 at the Music ...read more

DEC

11

Parade, City Hall Open House, Sindia Day Set for Saturday

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Over 40 organizations will participate in Ocean City’s Christmas Parade ...read more

DEC

03

Train Show, Santa Paws This Weekend, Holiday Concerts Set

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

This is the busiest holiday season in my memory for special events and music ...read more

NOV

12

Quiet Festival, Nap Rally, Big Craft Show Set for this Weekend

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

A highlight of this weekend’s Quiet festival will be the kick-off of NAP, ...read more

OCT

30

What's Happening in Ocean City for Halloween

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY FOR HALLOWEEN

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE, Thursday, Oct. 30 starts 7:15 p.m. at 6th ...read more

OCT

22

What's Happening, Doggies

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY

Howl about this! The DOG OF THE YEAR will be named on Sun., Oct. 26 at the Port ...read more

OCT

15

What's Happening in Ocean City

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY

Sat., Oct. 18--- The Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant is set for 7:30 p.m. at the ...read more

OCT

08

Indian Summer Weekend featuring Mile-Long Block Party

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY Oct. 10-13: Indian Summer Weekend featuring Mile-Long Fall Block Party: Ocean City’s Annual ...read more

OCT

01

CITY WIDE YARD SALE, CAR SHOW THIS WEEKEND, BLOCK PARTY IS NEXT

CITY WIDE YARD SALE, CAR SHOW THIS WEEKEND, BLOCK PARTY IS NEXT

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

NEWS ...read more

SEP

25

Over 7000 Cyclists Roll into Town for MS Bike Tour

OVER 7000 BIKERS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR MS BIKE TOUR SATURDAY By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Over 7000 bikers ...read more

SEP

18

Second Air Show, 400 Corvettes Set for this Weekend

SECOND AIR SHOW, 400 CORVETTES SET FOR THIS WEEKEND

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

What a great ...read more

SEP

10

Stunt Planes To Soar Over Ocean City Boardwalk

STUNT PLANES TO SOAR OVER BOARDWALK ON SUNDAY

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

Ocean City is fortunate ...read more

SEP

03

Street Rods Roll Into Town, Two Air Shows Set

STREET RODS ROLL INTO TOWN, TWO AIR SHOWS SET

By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist

The STREET RODDERS ...read more