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Acting Superintendent, Chesapeake Conservancy's new HQ, St. Anne's School...

Naptown Scoop
August 29, 2023

Good morning, Annapolis. If you were confused yesterday about a restaurant called Geo Pizza serving food at Burgers & Bands: Annapolis Edition, join the club. We’d never heard of it either (which is saying something) but that’s what the Eventbrite said 🤷. Turns out it was a typo on Eventbrite and Neo Pizza will be flipping burgers.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

A couple schools have new leaders
Chesapeake Conservancy bought their next HQ
Scoop’s latest identity crisis

Let’s get to it.

—Ryan Sneddon & Rebecca Kraybill

THE DIGEST

Acting superintendent announced for Naval Academy

Vice Admiral Sean Buck retires Friday after 40 years in the U.S. Navy — 4 of which he spent as Superintendent of the Naval Academy. But as Admiral Buck cuts his retirement cake, the subsequent leadership isn’t quite . . . clear-cut. 🎂 Rear Admiral Yvette Davids was supposed to take charge upon Buck’s retirement, but Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is blocking many military promotions to protest abortion policies. Rear Admiral Fred Kacher will serve as acting superintendent until the stubborn senator either gives up or gets his way.

New Head of School for St. Anne’s

In other local school leadership news, Connie Coker’s “boss” badge is here to stay. After 6 months as Interim Head of School at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis, she’ll permanently take the helm for the 2023–2024 school year. Connie is just the fourth Head of School following Fran Lukens (1987-2012), Lisa Nagel (2012-2020), and Andrea Weiss (2020 to 2023). Prior to this post, she served as Associate Head for 5 years.

You know you’re from Anne Arundel County if . . .

Well I thought Scoop was local but this list of local traditions has us in an identity crisis. Turns out we have 4 more to ✓ before achieving true local status. How many have you done?

Bonus test: Guess these traditions in emojis 🧦💐🦪 👻

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#NAPTOWNSCOOP

Bird’s eye view

📸 @jarvinphotography | 📍Above Main Street

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Chesapeake Conservancy buys 1212 West Street

When one door closes, another opens. Or so the saying goes. It sure did for the Chesapeake Conservancy. After a failed attempt to build on a 19-acre plot near Quiet Waters Park, the nonprofit bought 1212 West Street for $2.5 million to host its office and other nonprofits.

The building will be called the Earl Center (just like the Quiet Waters facility) because when you donate the money to buy the building – à la James and Sylvia Earl – you get to name it.

Building at Quiet Waters failed for several reasons, most notably public backlash and damage from arson and a tornado. ($)

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.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theatre Talk Tuesday 🎭️

For the Shakespeare lover → Final show tonight! The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) in the garden at Reynolds Tavern. All 37 plays in 97 minutes. Tuesday (8/29) at 7:30 PM. Tickets.

For the music lover → Footloose at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. Dancing and rock music are banned in a small town but (spoiler alert) that won’t stop either from happening. Now through September 3 at 8:30 PM. Sold out!

The week ahead 📅

Labor Day. The day we celebrate workers by, well, not working. Summer retires (as do your white pants) with a long weekend.

Westgate Circle sculpture artist deadline. The Art in Public Places Commission is seeking an artist or team to build a sculpture at Westgate Circle (by the Westin). Apply by Saturday (9/2) to be considered. Final selection will be made December 1.

Final Wednesday night race. The weekly race series from Annapolis Yacht Club concludes for the summer on Wednesday (8/30). Boats line up at 6:45 PM – assuming there’s enough wind of course. Join the Woodwind to catch the races up close. Get tickets.

Pops in the Park. Two uplifting, danceable, and most importantly free concerts in Quiet Waters Park on Saturday and Sunday (9/2 & 9/3). Registration isn’t required but it does enter you in the raffle to win prizes!

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

How to contact your local representatives

16 delegates and 6 senators represent Anne Arundel County. And although DMing their Instagram stories may feel productive, it’s quite easy to contact their office by phone (or letter!) to offer your input. We’re sharing their contact information so you can flex your civic responsibility. 💪 Find my district.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Great night, even greater cause 🧑‍✈️

Wellness House knows how to throw a party. And this year’s Fall Yacht Rock Party is going to be off the charts. Groovy tunes, fabulous food, and great friends all in one place. And all that to help Wellness House of Annapolis keep their 35+ programs and services completely free of charge. Come have a great night for an even greater cause.*

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WEATHER

Tuesday

82 🌡️ 74 | ☁️ | 24% | 💨 ENE 7 mph (6 knots)

Wednesday

84 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 24% | 💨 NW 9 mph (8 knots)

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Tuesday

Wednesday

NAVY SPORTS

Results

Navy men’s soccer (1–1)
8/28 vs. VMI | W 3–0

THANKS!

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