🍦45 years of Annapolis Mall

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. We made a few errors in yesterday’s weekend preview.

• First of all, Food Truck Friday is in Parole, not Eastport.

• Second, Dinner Under the Stars is Saturday only.

• And third, the Books for International Goodwill sale is 3–5 PM on Friday and 8 AM – 2 PM on Saturday.

Sorry about that. Carry on.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

Most clicked stories this week 🏆

Monday: 🐕 🌊 SPCA Puppy Plunge
Tuesday: The PGA Tour is nearby
Wednesday: Annapolis certifies final election candidates
Thursday: Who wants a hundred-foot sailboat? ⛵

In case you missed it

🐔 Chick & Ruth’s is celebrating 60 years in business today. That’s so many milkshakes. O’Loughlin’s in Arnold is also celebrating an anniversary this weekend. It’s the only time a 60-year-old has been happier to be older than a 39-year-old.

🗳️ Annapolis certified the final candidates for this year’s elections.

⚓ Alice Estrada is stepping down as President and CEO of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park after 12.5 years at the helm.

🔱 Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte will relieve Vice Adm. Yvette Davids as Superintendent of the Naval Academy today.

🏈 Keenan Reynolds and Mike James are joining the Navy Football Radio Network this season.

Crime's down. Do you feel safe?

You don’t read about crime a lot in the Scoop — we focus on community news that doesn’t stress you out. But here’s some positivity for your Friday. YTD crime numbers are down in Anne Arundel. They’re down so far the PD felt compelled to make a special announcement. Specifically, we’ve seen a decrease in:

⬇️ Homicide: down 14%
⬇️ Non-contact shootings: down 42%
⬇️ Carjackings: down 57%
⬇️ Theft from vehicles: down 28%

So, now we want to hear from you.

Annapolis Songwriters Festival announces 2025 venues

We have the what. We have the who. And now, we finally have the where.

The Annapolis Songwriters Festival just announced its 2025 venues. There are a few new spaces ready to welcome new musicians for the four day festival, September 11–14.

Because of City Dock construction, the main stage is heading to Calvert Street. We’re also looking forward to performances at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, Capitol Hotel Patio, and of course, Dinner Under the Stars.

Full list: 49 West, Annapolis Visitor’s Center, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, Blackwall Hitch, Boatyard Bar & Grill, Calvert Street Stage, Capitol Hotel Patio, Dinner Under the Stars, Galway Bay, Garden on Market Space, Graduate Hotel, King of France Tavern, Maryland Hall, Metropolitan, Rams Head On Stage, Rams Head Tavern, Red Red Wine Bar, Stan & Joe’s, and Watermark Cruises.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Foodie Friday: Our favorite dive bars 🍻

Let’s be real. “Dive bar” isn’t a slur. It’s a badge of honor. When we’re craving a familiar spot with can’t-be-beat atmosphere, we go to one of these three local watering holes.

🦀 🥨 Davis’ Pub: Eastport’s not-so-hidden gem. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Davis’ in 2012. Rightfully so. Their Crab Pretzel is legendary and the bartenders are awesome. Unless you don’t act right. They’ll ban you for life. — 400 Chester Ave

🍤 🍺 📺 Heroes Pub: Jumbo shrimp, 48 beers on tap (yes, tap), and enough satellite TVs to make any sports fan tear up. Plus, they honor first responders and the military. Always a win in our book. — 1 Riverview Ave

🌮🍹Gina’s Cantina: Where it’s loud enough that no one cares if your kids are, too. Come for the sizzlin’ fajitas, quesadillas, and tacos. Stay for the margs to die for. Btw, groups of 10 or more get $50 off their bar tab (min $200 spend). — 8779 Veterans Hwy

Two things we love: restaurants and a good mystery

Look: if you put up a social media post for a restaurant along with the words, “Coming soon,” you need to know that the Scoop Slack is lighting up like a Christmas tree on Black Friday. Will we search LLC registrations, call your former employers, comb through use and occupancy permits, and hit up that one cousin with a LinkedIn Premium subscription? Yes, yes, yes, and yes, even though it means an exceptionally long story about how their kids feel about the new au pair. However: we’re on to you, McGinty’s Grill. Give yourself up and talk.

Happy 45th, Annapolis Mall! 🎂

Where were you 45 years ago this weekend? If you’re old enough to remember, just know we think you don’t look a day over 32. You might have even been at the Annapolis Mall for the grand opening. It happened on this weekend back in 1980. Even the days of the week and numbers match up.

Amazingly, 6 of the original stores are still at the Mall:

🐮 Chick-fil-A (sandwich price: $1.55)
💄 Claire’s
👟 Foot Locker
💎 Kay Jewelers
💎 Zales
✉️ Hallmark

An ownership group that includes Texas-based Centennial Real Estate and former WeWork CEO Sandeep Mathrani currently owns the Mall, having bought it from Westfield for an undisclosed sum. The new owners are bringing a large selection of new stores like Dick’s House of Sport, Dave & Busters, and more.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

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DON’T MISS the Libbey’s Crab Feast on Sunday, September 7th from 12–3 PM. Tickets are on sale now! It’s the ultimate way to soak in those final summer days. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

What we’re up to this weekend

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Parole | B.I.G. Book Sale | 3–5 PM | Books for $1–3 that support shipping other books to underserved communities around the globe

Parole | Food Truck Friday | 4–8 PM | A dozen rotating food trucks

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Parole | Anne Arundel County Farmers Market | 7 AM – 12 PM | Special Renaissance Festival weekend

Parole | B.I.G. Book Sale | 8 AM – 2 PM | Books for $1–3 that support shipping other books to underserved communities around the globe

Crownsville | Wildberry Farm Field Market | 9 AM – 12 PM | Dozens of local businesses at an outdoor market on an adorable farm (vendors)

Crownsville | Halal Food Fest | 12–10 PM | Dozens of halal vendors from all over the DMV

Eastport | CRAB Cup Shore Party | 4–9 PM | Afterparty for CRAB’s annual charity regatta

Downtown Annapolis | Dinner Under the Stars | 6–10 PM | European style al fresco dining on a closed part of West Street (featuring salsa dancing this weekend)

Maryland Hall | Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and the Beatles | 6:30 PM | Classic British music played by a string quartet illuminated by thousands of electric candles

Forest Drive | Annapolis Chamber Music Festival | 7:30–9:30 PM | Beloved opening night of the tenth festival, Fine Wine and Finer Music.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Parole | Anne Arundel County Farmers Market | 9 AM – 12 PM | Special Renaissance Festival weekend

Forest Drive | Annapolis Chamber Music Festival | 3–5 PM | A program of music by foreign composers influenced by American music

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

WEATHER

Friday

86 🌡️ 74 | ⛈️ | 35% | 💨 ENE 8 mph (7 knots)

Saturday

84 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 23% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

88 🌡️ 75 | 🌤️ | 21% | 💨 S 8 mph (7 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 83ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

🌳🎵 = Outdoor Concert

Friday

49 West | Noah Teague Booz | 7:30–10:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Moran Tripp Band | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Brian Boru | Colby Sard | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Jon Watkins | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mook Jones | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Crash The Limo | 9 PM
Galway Bay | Lee Allen | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Alexander Peters | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Peter James | 7:30–10:30 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Jonathan Viers | 5–8 PM
The Lodge | Aaron Hawkins | 8–11 PM
Market House | Alex g Lee and Brandon Freelump | 8–11 PM
Market Space | Adam Forbes | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Sidewalk Soul | 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Alex Cooper | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Dave Tieff | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Doo Wop Project | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Boroy | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Kristi Allen | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Wild Grey Hairz | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Fred & Wilma | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Ryan B | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Desert Shade | 9:45 PM

Saturday

49 West | John Jensen | 4–6 PM
49 West | Gary Wright & Leah Weiss | 7:30–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Pretty Big Deal | 9 PM
Brian Boru | The Loose Cannons | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Ryan Watkins | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Isaac Krapf | 2–5 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Calling All Heroes | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Joe Esham | 1:30–4:30 PM
Great Frogs | Pete Best | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Chris Lee | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market Space | Kevin Buttry | 2–6 PM
Middleton Tavern | Mike Mchenry Tribe | 10 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Shawn Musselman | 8 PM
Pirates Cove | Peter James | 3–6 PM
Pirates Cove | Brandon & Thordis | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Beatless Band | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Aaron Hawkins | 4:30 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Epptones | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Honey Sol | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Joey Fitz | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Pandor | 9:45 PM

Sunday

49 West | The Befuddlers | 4–6 PM
49 West | Dream Punch | 7:30–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Brandon Kennedy | 4–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Dave Tieff | 2–5 PM
Galway Bay | Brandon Kennedy | 4–8 PM
Great Frogs | Gage Rhodes | 1:30–4:30 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Alex Peters | 2–5 PM
Market House | Casey McConville | 5–7 PM
Market Space | David Andrew Smith | 2–6 PM
🌳🎵 BloomHaven @ Maryland Hall | Stephen Arnold & Sea Change | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Aaron Hawkins | Noon
Pirates Cove | All You Need | 2–5 PM
Pirates Cove | Dan Haas | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Tim O'Brien w/ Jan Fabricius | 1 PM | Tickets
Rams Head On Stage | Adam Ezra Group | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Emily and Chris | 1 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Doug Segree | 1 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Richard Hayward | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Bloody’s & Blues Jam | 1 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | West Street Revival | 9 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming games

Women's Soccer
8/17 vs Temple | 1 PM

Women's Volleyball
8/16 @ Morgan State (Scrimmage) | 9 AM

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