Enjoy A Night Of Music And Poetry With Ocean City Arts Center

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City Arts Center will present “Words’ Worth” 2023 on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall within the Ocean City Library.

This free evening of poetry and music features the duo of Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, along with a few special surprise guests.

Kuf Knotz’s sound has been described as spiritual lo-fi with a mix of 90s R&B. He was recently named 2022 Rapper of the Year by Philadelphia Magazine, and is known for his blend of soulful hip-hop and poetry. In 2008, Knotz gained recognition when he performed as the opening act for Bruce Springsteen and was featured on the track “Unstoppable,” written for the World Series win by Philadelphia Phillies. He expresses his creativity through acting (earning on-screen credits for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and multiple commercials), publishing albums, and opening for artists such as Lauryn Hill, The Roots and Common.

Christine Gallagher, known by her stage name Christine Elise, has toured across North America as a classically-trained harpist for the past four years. Having earned a master’s degree in music therapy, Gallagher leads group sessions throughout the United States, Peru, Jamaica and South Africa. Gallagher has been commissioned to compose for various organizations and causes, including the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Autism Across the Globe and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

In 2018, Gallagher and Knotz founded “Higher Ground Music,” a community music therapy outreach initiative to foster personal growth, increase motivation and support self-care. The pair host music workshops from Alaska to South America. Started in late March, Gallagher and Knotz visited multiple cities on their Wax Tailor International Tour to promote their 2023 album, “Hypnagogia”

Ocean City Art Center’s “Words’ Worth” series celebrates the power and beauty of words, particularly through the medium of poetry. Executive Director Chase Jackson invites the South Jersey community to come out and take part in this free event.

For further information, call Lynn Sullivan or Sarah Fertsch at (609) 399-7628. The Arts Center is located at 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and closed Sunday.