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Good morning, Annapolis. We have 39 tickets left for our third anniversary party. We will not release more. Once these are gone, that’s it.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• St. John’s College smashes fundraising goals

• HERE. a pop-up shop

• Save these dates

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon

⚽ Annapolis Blues win Mid-Atlantic Conference

Saturday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium felt like a movie. Blues forward Gordon Bernlohr scored in the first half to take a 1–0 lead. Midfielder Jackson Ruckman got ejected early in the second half because of two yellow cards. Thanks to the Blues playing man down, Alexandria tied the game about 10 minutes later.

Hope of victory returned when Alexandria earned a red card of their own shortly after the goal. But with a late goal on a penalty kick, Alexandria looked like they’d trapped the Blues for good. Superstar striker Jacob Murrell had other ideas.

With barely any stoppage time remaining, Jacob ripped a goal off a throw-in that sent the stadium into a frenzy. By now, rain had started to fall but nobody was leaving.

After two tense but uneventful overtime periods, the game went to penalty kicks.

With one kick remaining per team, the tally was 3–2 in favor of the Blues. Make the next shot and the game’s over. And who else to take that final shot but Jacob Murrell?

He buried the shot and the stadium erupted. The Blues’ incredible inaugural season lives on.

Click here to see photos from the game.

The Blues now advance to the East Region Semifinals to face West Chester United SC in Montclair, NJ at 4 PM this Friday (7/21). It’s only 3.5 hours from Annapolis. . . .

SPONSORED BY MURTHY FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Namita Murthy is pleased to introduce FaceTite. In fact, she’s the only plastic surgeon in Annapolis offering FaceTite. So, what is FaceTite?

Think of FaceTite like a facelift without big incisions.

For a normal facelift, Dr. Murthy cuts in the hairline near your temple and around your ear to the lower scalp. She redistributes fat and tissue, redrapes the skin, and trims the excess. Very safe, but still major surgery.

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If your face and neck aren’t as tight as you’d like, schedule a comfortable and personalized consultation with Dr. Murthy today.

Also follow Dr. Murthy on Instagram @drnamitamurthy for more information and future specials!

THE DIGEST

St. John’s College smashes fundraising goals

Outside the box thinking is par for the course at St. John’s College. But in 2018, they did something radical even by St. John’s standards. They cut tuition prices by 33%. Last year, St. John’s distributed $9 million in financial aid on the Annapolis campus – with less than 500 students.

New funds from the Freeing Minds giving campaign should only increase that number. To further its mission of transitioning from a tuition-based college to a philanthropy-based college, St. John’s set the Freeing Minds giving campaign goal at $300 million. $325 million if everything went well. And everything went well.

The college just announced that Freeing Minds raised over $326 million. And while one $50 million gift from alumni Warren and Barbara Winiarski is the largest the college has ever received, 96% of the 7,300 donations were less than $5,000.

🎵 Dream job for symphony lovers

Is this you? You know which Beethoven song starts with “DUN DUN DUN DUNN.” (His 5th.) You can spell “Rachmaninoff” or “Shostakovich” in your sleep. You rock at music trivia but you kill at fundraising and nonprofit management.

Was this music to your ears? You could be the new Executive Director for Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. The ASO is searching nationwide and taking applications through August 11. Apply here.

Last call for Annapolis Go

Annapolis Go is going, going . . . gone. 👋 Now that the Hillman Garage is open again, it’s a wrap for Annapolis Go. Today is the last day to grab uber-cheap rides (lowercase intentional). The transportation department is reviewing bids to relaunch a ride-share program in early fall.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

HERE. is open

El Lunay’s famous pop-up shop is open for the delightful summer version (second-best only to the Christmas shop IMO). You can shop the goods of over 80 local artisans and creators (including Naptown Scoop) from 10 AM–6 PM daily (8 PM Thursdays) until July 31 at 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here to see all the special events El has planned!

New business rewind

There sure have been a bunch of new businesses recently. Let’s recap a few.

Agave – upscale Mexican food in West Annapolis. Ball at the Mall – 8 pickleball courts at Westfield Annapolis. BD Provisions – bulk groceries in Severna Park. DodgeBow – shoot foam-tipped arrows at your friends. The Goat – ridiculously cool Mexican fusion/cocktail bar.

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SPONSORED BY WESTERN SHORE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Good boys deserve good care 🐾

Old dogs–the furry heroes of our lives. They’ve filled our hearts with love and loyalty over so many years. They've wagged their way into our souls. Now it's our turn to shower them with the best care they truly deserve and cherish every moment together.

With a deep commitment to delivering the very best veterinary services catered to the unique needs of senior dogs, Western Shore Veterinary Hospital truly understands the significance of ensuring their comfort, well-being, and overall health.

Visit westernshorevet.com to learn more and schedule an appointment.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🎺 Free concert at City Dock

Annapolis and New Orleans could be friends at a party: We’re both waterfront, love our crustaceans, and like to party. So it’s fitting that the Naval Academy’s newest ensemble, Bravo Zulu Brass Band, will present a NOLA street-band-style concert. Free but BYOG (gumbo). Tuesday (7/18) at 7:30 PM at City Dock.

🔥 🎟️ Hot Ticket: Arundel Grown

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg. David Bowie & Queen. Some collabs are just legendary. Here’s another: Annapolis restaurants & local farms. At Arundel Grow, they pair up for epic farm-to-table tastes including. . .

🥣 Naval Bagels + Crispens’ Farm = summer gazpacho with bagel chip bites 🌮 Bread & Butter Kitchen + New Roots Farm, Annapolis Latino Market, and Crispens’ Farm = street tacos 🥖Makeathe + Olmo Brothers and Windermere Farms = rustic mushroom tartine

Tickets come with wine tastings, live music, goodie bags, and a $5 donation to the county food bank. Wednesday (7/26) 5–8 PM. Great Frogs Winery at 3218 Harness Creek Road Annapolis, MD 21403

🦀 Save this date: Rotary Club craft feast

The Rotary Club of Annapolis has been throwing its giant crab feast for 77 years. For the 78th, it’s back at Navy Stadium with all-you-can-eat crabs, corn on the cob, and BBQ. ♻️ The feast is “Bay Responsible,” which means nothing ends up in a landfill and all cutlery is made from plants.

General admission is $85 ($25 for children 3–12). Reserved seating and private dining are available. August 4 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

🎤 Save this Date too: Annapolis Songwriters Festival

Big news. Rams Head just dropped the lineup and dates for the second annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival. If you went to any shows last year, you’ll be just as excited as me. This year’s festival is headlined by Blondie & Leann Rimes along with Patty Griffin, Marty Stuart, Amanda Shires, and way more. The music plays all around Annapolis September 14–17. Learn more.

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CIVIL NEWS

💼 ⚖️ Objection, your honor

Someone has to make sure lawyers . . . obey the law. Annapolis City Attorney D. Michael Lyles has been nominated to do just that – run Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission. If the Supreme Court of Maryland confirms it, Lyles will serve as the sixth bar counsel for the commission. He’s worked as City Attorney since his 2019 nomination.

County Council meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s County Council meeting:

• How should cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries be zoned?

• How should solar energy-generating facilities be zoned?

• See full agenda

The meeting is tonight at 7 PM at the Arundel Center. Use this website to submit testimony or watch online. 44 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Where good times flow like the tides 🛥️

Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. Celebrate on the water in style with Watermark's private charters. Whether it's a corporate affair, a social gathering, or a wedding celebration, Watermark promises an experience that will stay with you long after the sun sets. It’s never too early to book holiday parties! Plan ahead & book your next unforgettable journey.*

Maryland Hall Presents CTM’s Cabaret in Concert!

Classic Theatre of Maryland celebrates a decade of world-class professional theater in Annapolis with a special concert starring Broadway star Laura Osnes (Bandstand, Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Grease, Crazy For You), feat. Classic Theatre of Maryland Cabaret Artists & special guests, accompanied by the Unified Jazz Ensemble. 'A Little Bit of Broadway and All That Jazz’ takes place on Saturday, July 29th, at 7:30 PM! Buy Tickets!*

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WEATHER

Monday

88 🌡️ 75 | 🌤️ | 4% | 💨 ESE 9 mph (8 knots)

Tuesday

87 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | 48% | 💨 SSW 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Monday

49 West | A Tale Of Two | 7:30–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Son Volt | 8 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 8 PM

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Adam Forbes | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jefferson Starship | 8 PM | Tickets

SPORTS

🥍 Severna Park boys lacrosse coach resigns

After 7 seasons and 6 state championships, Dave Earl has resigned from coaching the Severna Park High School boys lacrosse team to spend more time with his family. Severna Park Athletic Director Dave Kauffman is looking for a new coach but to all the MD 3A coaches who think they might actually have a chance this year, remember that Coach Earl sat out the 2021 season and the Falcons still won state. They’re on an impressive seven-year state championship streak. ($)

Basketball’s best-kept secret

Truxtun Park is no secret. But you might not know it’s the home of the Annapolis Summer Basketball League. The courts are stacked with vets and new blood – some as old as 41, some half that – and the team names are just as fun. At the top of the league, Acme Hoops is on fire 🔥

ESPN is great but this is free Tuesdays and Fridays through July 21. Food trucks and entertainment show up too. View the schedule and standings.

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