Ocean City Jazz Festival

Topsail Insider

This episode of Topsail Insider is co-hosted by Leah Norman from Topsail Talk and highlights the Ocean City Jazz Festival with special guest, Mr. Kenneth Chestnut. As a resident and the son of one of the Ocean City’s founders, Kenneth shares the history of Ocean City and explains how the Jazz Festival started and why it’s “jazz with a higher purpose”.
The Ocean City Jazz Festival has Grammy-nominated performers and promises unique activities, including a history walk, a bourbon tasting, and a jazz mass under the tent.
Don't miss this episode, a blend of history, culture, and music that showcases the enduring legacy of Ocean City and its jazz festival.
Website: https://oceancityjazzfest.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 1207 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-1207
Phone: [phone]
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OceanCityJazzFestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocjazzfest/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oceancityjazzfest
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Chapters

1. Topsail Insider Intro and Coming Up! (00:00:00)

2. Sponsor - Saltwater Suites & Resort (00:01:43)

3. Sponsor - Surf City Line (00:02:39)

4. Introduction to Leah Norman and Mr. Kenneth Chestnut (00:03:39)

5. The Founding Story of Ocean City (00:04:56)

6. The Wade Chestnut Chapel and Camp Oceanside (00:14:46)

7. Mr. Yow in the Jim Crow South (00:21:24)

8. Environmental Threats (00:25:03)

9. Struggle to Maintain Character of Community (00:31:10)

10. Strong Sense of Community and Togetherness (00:35:15)

11. How the Ocean City Jazz Festival Started What it is Today (00:38:37)

12. Jazz with a Higher Purpose (00:46:07)

13. 14th Annual Jazz Festival - Bigger and Better! (July 5-7) (00:48:58)

14. Saturday Morning History "Hike & Learn" and Sunday Jazz Church Service (00:50:30)

15. Friday and Saturday, 2pm Bourbon Tastings (00:53:03)

16. Logistics: Weather, Transportation, Accommodations, Tickets (00:53:56)

17. Luxury Bus Travel Package from Raleigh! (00:56:18)

18. Commissioned Festival Art Poster - Rene Dickerson and Past Artists (00:57:35)

19. The Jazz Music! - Friday, 5pm Kickoff Party (Ultimate White Party) and Saturday and Sunday, 5pm Shows (00:59:46)

20. Need Vendors, Volunteers, and Sponsors (01:01:19)

21. Future Plans, Final Thoughts, and Contact Information (01:02:13)

22. Topsail Insider Closing (01:07:27)