🍦Happy Birthday 49 West

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. A group of thieves stole two $4,300 bulldog puppies from a pet store in Denver on Sunday while their accomplice faked a seizure to distract everyone. A woman who bought one of the pups for $1,500 from a street vendor later returned him. The police arrested fake seizure dude. Not sure how he expected to get away with that.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Annapolis’ best garden centers

• AACPL’s community pantry

• Board of Education meeting

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

Don’t paws now — Mutt Madness needs your vote! 🐾 🐶

It’s the final day of Mutt Madness Round 1 voting, and it’s a real ruff competition. The closest matchups are currently:

• Homer vs. Maggie

• Frida vs. Ginger

• Horatio vs. Tala

• Bailey vs. Cashew

Some of these brackets are less than 5 votes apart. So, get those votes in today because Round 2 starts tomorrow!

🐕 🐕 Like a dog who ate your homework, we also made a mistake. We accidentally entered Archie twice. Apologies to Mike from Pup Scouts, who we forgot to include. We still love your grooming and training services!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Reader Recommendations: One Bridal 👰

“I recently visited one bridal’s new boutique that opened this Fall, and as a 2025 Annapolis bride, I can’t recommend them enough. The owner, Allia is an Annapolis native and military spouse, and their team of bridal consultants, gown selection, and accessories was just perfect. If you recently got engaged over the holiday season (including Valentine’s Day) I highly recommend One Bridal as your first and only stop on saying yes to the dress!”

— Victoria Lewandowski (future Mrs.Victoria Hileman!!)

P.S. Have a recommendation of your own to share? Click here to let us know!

49 West Celebrates the Dirty 30

It’s hard to believe 49 West is turning 30 this month. With the funky vibe, strong coffee, and cutting edge taste in musical acts, our favorite place to gather and get work done feels much more like an artsy teenager.

“We were coined ‘Annapolis’ living room,’” says owner Sarah Cahalan, who opened 49 West with her husband, Brian, in 1995. The Cahalans modeled the bistro off a coffee shop-slash-wine bar in Chicago where they both worked. Today, you might visit 49 West for their live music (they have performers just about every night) but stick around for their eclectic menu and comfortable work setting (we appreciate wifi). With monthly art receptions and now comedy nights on the docket, all we can say is that 49 West is a vibe. So here’s to another 30 from all of us at the Scoop! ($)

Spring Is Coming: Let’s Get the Yard in Good Shape

With morning temps still in the 20s, March is certainly doing its “In like a lion” bit. But with more sunlight during the day and a promise of warmer days coming soon, everyone is getting out the rakes and hoes. Here’s where we’re getting our gardening supplies.

Homestead Gardens: It’s the local mecca with two locations, this indoor/outdoor garden center has everything from bulbs to shrubs, bricks to chicks. Check out workshops and classes to up your garden game this year, as well.

On Bay Ridge Road, Bru-Mar Gardens is a friendly local stop for everything under the sun. Their herbs and vegetables are top-notch, and their native plant selection will transform your outdoor space into an oasis. Just down the road is Bay Ridge Nursery, which is independently owned by one of the area’s most respected gardeners. They’ll consult on your space, help with bulk and special orders, and provide the best local knowledge around.

Arnold Farms on Ritchie Highway is a great place to get inspired for outdoor living. They have a phenomenal selection of plants and patio furniture, and they’re our go-to spot for mulch and compost delivery.

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For 35 years, Scarborough Capital Management has been helping busy families make smarter financial decisions. We can help you.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theatre Talk Tuesday 🎭

🏫 Compass Rose Theater’s Spring Classes
Learn from the professionals in these classes for youth and adults exploring all aspects of the theatrical arts, with evening and weekend morning options starting in late March (enrollment is now open).

⏰ ASGT holds auditions for Groundhog Day
Here’s an easy way to count down these final six weeks of winter: Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre has auditions coming up this week for the musical Groundhog Day on Saturday 11 AM–2 PM and Monday 7–10 PM. Performances are July 31–August 31.

🪴 Compass Rose Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
Compass Rose Theater’s production of this musical comedy about a monstrous bloodthirsty plant runs through March 30.

💼 Colonial Players presents Working
This musical gives a vivid portrait of American workers from all across the spectrum — from teacher to phone operator to waitress — and runs at Colonial Players through March 29.

🧙‍♀️ Classic Theatre of Maryland presents The Crucible
This timeless retelling of the Salem Witch Trials (and all the hysteria and bigotry that came along with them) runs at Classic Theatre of Maryland through March 16.

Did you know: Tuesday Community Pantry 🔍

Anne Arundel County Public Library offers so much more than books. Among the other many resources and services the library has: a community pantry. On the first Tuesday of the month 6–7 PM (as well as the first Saturday of the month 10 AM–noon), Discoveries: The Library at the Mall has a community pantry where anyone who needs help attaining basic baby and/or hygiene supplies can come get what they need. Thinks diapers, wipes, pads, tampons, and more. Want to donate? The library makes it easy to make online donations via wishlists at Amazon and Target.

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education meets Wednesday at noon in the Parham Building (2644 Riva Road, Annapolis). On the agenda for the meeting are policy discussions on emergency plans and reporting child abuse and neglect, as well as discussion of Northeast’s pavilion project and the Carver Center’s schematic design. See the full agenda. If you wish to provide public comment, register to speak either online or in person.Story

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WEATHER

Tuesday

56 🌡️ 48 | 🌤️ | 6% | 💨 S 11 mph (10 knots)

Wednesday

57 🌡️ 44 | 🌧️ | 78% | SSE 21 mph (18 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 40ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

Wednesday

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Nikki Stacy | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Pirate Cove | Loose Change | 6–9 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Louisiana Calling with Sonny Landreth Band & The Iguanas | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM

NAVY SPORTS

Upcoming games

Women's Basketball (18-10)
3/4 vs. Boston University | 5:30 PM

Baseball (3-7)
3/4 vs. George Washington | 3 PM

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