A Dinner Pairing Art & Wine, Hosted by Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®

Known for memorable events such as the pARTy of the Year, and the upcoming 10th season of the Ocean City Film Festival, The Art League of Ocean City is bringing not just another wine pairing evening to the area, but instead it is presenting, Art Uncorked, Thursday, February, 12, 2026, 6-9pm for a one-of-a-kind evening of art, culture, and romance held in the elegant ballroom of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. A fundraising dinner where love, creativity, and Italian wine come together in perfect harmony. The night promises to be a heartfelt celebration of passion—for food, for wine, for art, and for giving back.

Enjoy a 5-course Italian dinner crafted by Touch of Italy, each dish thoughtfully paired with exquisite Italian wines and guided by nationally recognized Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®. With her signature wit and expertise as a sommelier, Laurie will show you how to fall in love with wine all over again—teaching not just how to drink it, but how to savor its character, chemistry, and connection with food. Through interactive tastings, you’ll explore how flavors flirt, contrast, and ultimately find their perfect match. Bottles of these specially curated wines will be available for purchase at the end of the evening.

Throughout the evening, masterpieces will be unveiled—each work of art thoughtfully paired  with a featured wine to highlight how artistic expression and wine can beautifully complement one another. These inspired pairings will be part of a silent auction that will culminate at the end of the evening, with proceeds supporting the Art League of Ocean City and its mission to nurture creativity in our community.

The evening will feature an inspired silent auction where each masterpiece is thoughtfully paired with a featured wine, showcasing the beautiful complementarity of artistic expression and wine. Proceeds from this auction will support the Art League of Ocean City and its mission to nurture creativity in our community, culminating at the close of the event with the final bids.

To tempt your palette and quench your curiosity for the evening, the Art League will reveal wines, menu courses, and artwork throughout the coming weeks. To learn more about the experience follow the Art League on social media and subscribe to their email list.

Whether you’re sharing the night with a sweetheart, friends, or fellow art lovers, this is the perfect way to toast Valentine’s Week: an unforgettable evening of wine, art, and heartfelt giving. Tickets can be purchased at $150 a person or a table of 6 for $900. For tickets and more information about The Wine Coach, visit: https://givebutter.com/ArtUncorked