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🍦Hillman Garage opening date set

🍦Hillman Garage opening date set

Ball at the Mall, Plebes no more, Naptown Music Feast

Naptown Scoop
May 19, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop – the newsletter equivalent of a bonfire on a beach, waves gently lapping the sand, your best friend strumming a guitar. . . . Ahh, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. 🌴

This is also where I warn you that lots of stuff in Scoop is weather-dependent and there’s a slight chance of rain Saturday so check for updates before you go anywhere.

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon

Plebes no more

After 2 years of Herndon Climbs that went about as fast as 3 PM school year traffic on Duke of Gloucester, it was nice to have a quick one this week. Well done, Class of 2026. MIDN 4/C Chris Paris of 28th Company from Louisville, KY capped the monument in 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 51 seconds. Click here to see the joyous moment (and a whole lot of epic downfalls).

P.S. Commissioning Week officially starts today. Downtown will be crowded, traffic will be slow, and restaurants will be full. But there’s one thing that makes it all worth it . . . The Blue Angels. Twice 😍. Here’s Scoop’s full guide to the week.

The Best Waterfront Dining Experience in Annapolis

Attention, outdoor dining lovers! The Choptank rooftop is back open. With Annapolis’ only public waterfront rooftop, a meal at The Choptank is a meal like no other.

Let’s order appetizers. Maybe Cajun Spiced Tuna Tartare or Maryland Crab Dip? Or keep it on land with Prime Beef Carpaccio or a Wagyu Meatball?

For the main event, there are 8 fresh fish, 6 steaks and chops, many salads and sandwiches, and if that’s still not enough, classics like the Black Angus Burger or Maryland Crab Cake – (9.0 composite rating in Naptown Scoop’s famous crab cake reviews).

There’s a reason Alex Smith calls 110 Compromise Street “the best waterfront location in the entire state of Maryland.” One meal on the rooftop and you’ll understand.

If you want unmatched atmosphere, delicious food, and views only available at The Choptank, make a reservation today. It’s not just a meal, it’s a memory.

Quick Hits

Hillman Halleluja

It’s official. The City of Annapolis set an opening date for the brand new Hillman Garage. Mark your calendar for June 14, y’all, because Annapolis is about to have the nicest parking garage you ever did see. It’s got 165 more spaces than the old one, gateless (aka faster) entry/exit, public restrooms, EV charging stations, bike racks, space count indicators, and some cool stuff you may not notice like stormwater controls and solar panels. Rumor has it there are even pickleball court lines on the roof!

The grand opening is June 14 from 4–6 PM and there will be live music, giveaways, and most excitingly, free parking from 6/14–19.

Leave the gun social club, take the Cannoli inn

Fair Winds Capital Investments got permission to turn Ogle Hall into an inn this week, but they were unanimously denied also being able to turn it into a “social organization.” The club designation would have allowed Fair Winds to host catered events like weddings. Members of the Board of Appeals alleged that the investors “invented the social organization” just to host events. Per C1 zoning (where Ogle Hall is), inns can only serve food and beverage to guests. The group now has the option to go forward with building an inn that can contain up to 20 rooms. ($)

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Capital SUP at Quiet Waters Park: Open this Sunday

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Local Business

Ball at the Mall

Local entrepreneurs Stephy Samaras and Jeremiah Batucan are opening an outdoor pickleball facility at Annapolis Mall called Ball at the Mall. It will have 8 dedicated courts (with lights), online reservations, and regular leagues and tournaments. Ball at the Mall plans to host a grand opening party in June.

9 years of ArtFarm

ArtFarm Studios is stoked to be celebrating its last single-digit birthday this year. If you want to see what artist owners Darin Gilliam and Alison Harbaugh have been up to, come on by from 1–4 PM on Sunday. There will be live demos, snacks and drinks, and tunes provided by ArtFarm’s resident DJs. Sounds like a great time to learn about ArtFarm’s spring classes and summer camps. The 4,000-square-foot creative space is located at 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21041.

Shop Local at Rugby Hall Marina

Locally-owned (and wildly popular) performance fishing apparel company Local Coast is hosting its second Shop Local waterfront shopapalooza at Rugby Hall Marina this Sunday from 12–4 PM. Confirmed vendors include Nina’s Flying Needle, Winnie Harper, Local Coast (duh…), and several more. Food and local beer & spirits will also be available for tasting and purchase. Directions: Plug “Rugby Road and Buckingham Road” into your GPS; that’s in Arnold. When you arrive, drive to the end of Buckingham Road, park, then shop till you drop.

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.

Toy Drive for Luminis Health

This is a problem. Typically, the Luminis Health Pediatric Department “toy room” is full. Giving children toys is one way Luminis makes being in the hospital easier. The toy room normally gets filled during the holidays.

But donations weren’t as plentiful as Luminis hoped last year.

That’s why Westfield Annapolis and the Anne Arundel County Police Department are hosting a toy drive to stuff the Toy Room until it’s stuffed to the gills. Let’s put a smile on some children’s faces. If you can help, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the Mall’s main entrance – right by Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse – from 10 AM–5 PM on May 25.

What’s Happenin’

Do you like live music and food?

Dumb question. Everyone does! Naptown Music Feast (brought to us by the organizers of the Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival) is rolling into the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds this Saturday. Bands include Almost Queen, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Kelly Bell Band, and more. Food trucks include JD's House of Bacon, Top Nach, Blowfish Poke, and 20+ more. Tickets start at $18.75 and the gates open at noon.

Dinner Under the Stars returns

You can eat dinner in the street, you can dance the night away, you can be whoever you want to be. Ok, I made that last one up but it’s good advice. Dinner Under the Stars returns regularly this Saturday. For the uninitiated, this is when West Street closes down between Calvert Street and Church Circle. Restaurants set up tables in the street, there’s always a band, and usually some dancing. Tomorrow evening we’ll see a performance from the Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Pure Motown at 5:30 PM followed by live music from Moonie & Friends. This happens every Wednesday and Saturday through September 23.

Trash to Treasures Rummage Sale

This got rained out last week so it’s this Saturday from 8 AM to noon. If you want to sell stuff at this community-wide yard sale, register online then show up at 7 AM for setup. If you want to buy stuff, show up any time between 8 AM and noon but remember, the early bird gets the worm. Pip Moyer Recreation Center – 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Walk for the Animals

SPCA’s 32nd Annual Walk for the Animals is this Sunday from 8 AM to noon. From 8–9 AM there’s an untimed 5k fun run, from 9 AM–noon is the walk, and from 9:30 AM–noon there’s a car show. After your walk you can enjoy fun-filled doggie activities, music, various vendor booths and food trucks.

NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals

NCAA lacrosse tournament quarterfinal games will be held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this Sunday. #5 Penn State faces Army (#GoLionsBeatArmy) at noon and #3 Notre Dame faces #6 Johns Hopkins at 2:30 PM. Tickets are available from $20. Should be some very high-quality lax.

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.

Civil News

City Council meeting

A City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7 PM, but no agenda has been posted online. When it is, it will be posted here and you can submit public testimony here. The meeting is at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall – 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Weather

Friday

70 🌡️ 60 | ⛅ | 6% | 💨 SE 13 mph (11 knots)

Saturday

73🌡️ 57 | 🌧️ | 30% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

76 🌡️ 60 | ☀️ | 8% | 💨 N 8 mph (7 knots)

Live Music Lowdown

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Thanks!

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🍦Hillman Garage opening date set

Ball at the Mall, Plebes no more, Naptown Music Feast

TOGETHER WITH

Plebes no more

Sponsored by The Choptank

The Best Waterfront Dining Experience in Annapolis

Quick Hits

Hillman Halleluja

Leave the gun social club, take the Cannoli inn

#NaptownScoop

Capital SUP at Quiet Waters Park: Open this Sunday

Local Business

Ball at the Mall

9 years of ArtFarm

Shop Local at Rugby Hall Marina

Sponsored by Westfield Annapolis

Toy Drive for Luminis Health

What’s Happenin’

Do you like live music and food?

Dinner Under the Stars returns

Trash to Treasures Rummage Sale

Walk for the Animals

NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals

Civil News

City Council meeting

Weather

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Live Music Lowdown

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Thanks!