Upcoming Event:

The Bee’s Knees Roaring 20’s Dinner
Benefitting the Art League of Ocean City

Step back in time to the glamour of the Jazz Age for one final evening with The Bee’s Knees! Join us on Thursday, November 20 at The Vault, the speakeasy tucked inside Flamingo Coast Restaurant in Ocean City, for a Roaring 20’s–themed gourmet dinner party.

Guests will enjoy an elegant multi-course meal expertly paired with fine wines, all in the intimate speakeasy setting of The Vault. Dress the part, sip, savor, and celebrate the golden era of the 1920s while supporting the arts in our community.

Theme: Roaring 20’s Party
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: The Vault at Flamingo Coast, Ocean City
Tickets: $125 per person (includes gourmet dinner & wine pairings)

This is an exclusive event so make sure you get your tickets early!

Advance ticket sales only; no tickets will be sold at the door.

Don’t miss this chance to dine, toast, and give back in true Roaring 20’s style!

Menu

Upon arrival, each guest will get a glass of champagne

The following will be butlered:

Deviled eggs with Cavier
Oysters Rockerfeller
Bee's Knees drink will be available

Salad course: Waldorf Salad

Entree with choice of red or white wine (Choice one):

Filet
Chicken breast with apple dressing
Lobster Thermador
Eggplant Rollatini

All Served with potato, vegetable and bread

Dessert: Rum Cake with Pineapple flambe and expresso martini shooter

Thank you for visiting our page and supporting The Bees Knees...— WE bee-lieve: “Art is the stored honey of the soul.” We are proud to be a Gladiator Team Leader in the Art League Games because we believe deeply in keeping the arts alive right here in Worcester County. As longtime supporters and volunteers with the Art League of Ocean City, we’ve seen firsthand how this organization brings creativity, connection, and joy to our community. That’s why we are asking our sweet circle of friends (yes, you!) to help our Art League garden grow. Your donation ensures that local kids, families, and artists continue to thrive through free programs and inspiring opportunities. After all, “great art picks up where nature ends”—and we could all use a little more of that magic.

Team Members:

Sharyn O’Hare

Tinsel Hughes

Carole Spurrier

Caroline O’Hare

Christine Torres

Donna Smith

Marge Givarz

About the Art League of Ocean City

Founded in 1963 by a small group of local artists, the nonprofit 501c3 Art League of Ocean City has grown into one of the Eastern Shore’s most respected cultural institutions. It offers more than art—it offers belonging. With a commitment to accessibility, the Art League provides free programming that reaches people of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to creativity. From family art days to inclusive workshops and community-wide events, the League's free offerings have made it a lifeline for students, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. It stands as a place where art uplifts everyone, not just a privileged few.

At the heart of it all is a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who see art as a necessity—for individuals and for community. The staff is small but mighty, driven by a shared belief that art can educate, inspire, and transform. They are curators, teachers, advocates, and mentors, often wearing all these hats in a single day. And behind them stands an ever-growing army of volunteers—retired teachers, working artists, students, and long-time residents—who give generously of their time and talents, from helping hang shows to organizing community events.

The Art League is perhaps best known for its dynamic calendar of exhibitions, changing monthly to spotlight emerging and established artists alike. Over 2,300 works were exhibited last year alone, offering artists a vital platform and giving audiences a chance to see their own community reflected in oil, clay, wood, and glass. Admission to the galleries is always free. On any given day, a family visiting the beach might wander in and discover the work of a local painter, while a seasoned collector might come specifically to meet a featured artist and discuss their process.

But the Art League’s impact reaches far beyond gallery walls. Its programs meet people where they are—across ages, abilities, and life circumstances. Free Family Art Days bring together parents and children, some of whom have never picked up a paintbrush before. After-school art programs reach underserved youth in Worcester County, providing not just creativity, but confidence. Veterans find healing in expressive arts workshops, while adults with disabilities find community and joy in inclusive classes designed for every ability.

Signature events throughout the year anchor the Art League’s presence on the Eastern Shore. The Ocean City Film Festival, Artists Paint OC Plein Air competition, and the glamorous pARTy of the Year celebration all bring diverse audiences together around a shared love for the arts. These events draw visitors from across the region and beyond—but they also create economic impact, supporting local businesses and tourism during off-peak seasons.

What makes the Art League of Ocean City truly exceptional is its belief that art belongs to everyone. Whether it's offering scholarships to young artists, providing free supplies for community projects, or making space for a first-time exhibitor to share their work with the world, this organization continually asks: Who else can we welcome in?

And for over sixty years, the answer has been: everyone.

Bees Knees Gladiators

By Art League of Ocean City

Bees Knees Gladiators

Competitors of the Art League Games