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Naptown Scoop
September 04, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, the local newsletter that's more fun than a game of Snake on your old Nokia phone.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Teen Night at Pip Moyer Center 🏀
Annapolis Maritime Museum expands ⚓️
Westfield Annapolis Mall officially sold 💰️
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon
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THE DIGEST
Annapolis Maritime Museum buys Weems & Plath building ⚓️
The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) is expanding by acquiring the Weems & Plath building, a 10,000-square-foot facility right down the street. Weems & Plath, makers of high-end nautical instruments, will continue operating from the building for the next four years.
Early next year, AMM will convert 1,800 sq ft for their expanding collections, archives, and library. Once it’s all theirs, the museum plans to explore new exhibits, a boat-building workshop, and other programming.
AMM’s been growing like a weed lately. They recently built a gorgeous pavilion at their Park Campus across Back Creek from the main museum. In fact, their free summer concert series, September Sunsets, starts there at 6 PM tonight with Rick and the Revolving Doors.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Westfield Annapolis Mall officially sold
This is no longer the worst kept secret in Annapolis. Four investors just bought Annapolis Mall.
Centennial – a Texas-based retail real estate investment firm
Sandeep Mathrani – former CEO of GGP (the second largest mall operator in the US until it was bought by Brookfield Property Partners)
Waterfall Asset Management – an investment firm focusing on specialty finance opportunities within asset-backed securities, loans, and commercial mortgage REIT sectors
Lincoln Property Company – one of the largest privately held real estate firms in the US
How much? We don’t know. All the buyers are privately held so they didn’t share the number. They did announce 2 new tenants, though.
Dave & Buster’s – the undisputed best place to host a 10th birthday (and let’s be real, a 28th too)
DICK’S House of Sport – a new experiential store from the famed sports store with a climbing wall, golf simulators with TrackMan™️ technology, and HitTrax™️ multi-sport cages so you can try before you buy.
Both stores are expected to open winter 2025 and we can’t wait to see what’s next.
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.
SPONSORED BY ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Baygrass Music Festival Daily Schedule is Here!
2024 Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
September 21 & 22, 2024 â—Ź Sandy Point State Park
Guess what? The daily schedules are finally out! 🎉 It's time to plan your epic weekend at the 2nd Annual Baygrass Music Festival in Annapolis! Think 14 amazing bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana bands on two stages, all with the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop!
Join interactive music and educational workshops, shop around artisan markets, chill out with beach yoga, and munch on everything from fresh seafood to BBQ to vegan delights. Grab a local brew and some fresh-shucked oysters at our beer garden, or get competitive with some beach and yard games. Bring the whole crew—there's a KidZone and VIP perks, too!
Check out the schedule and get ready for a weekend you won’t forget!
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Weekend Preview
What’s the only upside of the holiday weekend ending? The next weekend is in sight again! 🙌🏻
Friday
⚓️ 🎺 Naval Academy Formal Parade: The Naval Academy Band leads the Brigade of Midshipmen onto historic Worden Field for a Formal Parade from 4–5 PM.
⚾️ Bowie Baysox game: Game time is at 7:05 PM against the Harrisburg Senators. All games this weekend are home (Prince George's Stadium in Bowie). And the first 750 fans get a straw beach hat!
Saturday
🛍️ 🎨 Greetings from Naptown Pop Up Market: Stronger Together Collaborative & HERE. a pop-up shop hosts an end-of-summer event from 10 AM–2 PM at the Annapolis Town Center (Green Space). Shop 25+ local artists & vendors for jewelry, clothing, food, artisanal goods, & more! Free to attend. A portion of proceeds supports the Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk (on Sept. 28) & raises awareness for Suicide Prevention Month.
🏰 Maryland Renaissance Festival: Attendeth the faire on Saturday (and Sunday) & revel in merriment from 10 AM–7 PM on both days. Peruse the scrolls of Scoop for sage counsel & tales from behind-the-scenes!
⚾️ Bowie Baysox game: Catch the Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators at 6:35 PM. Circus night, mystery bobblehead giveaway, and post-game fireworks!
Sunday
⚾️ Bowie Baysox game: The Baysox & Harrisburg Senators play ball at 1:05 PM. Sunday family fun day, autograph photo giveaway, and Meet the Team photo session before the game.
đź“˝ Join Reynolds Tavern for "Dinner and a Classic" Outdoor Screenings on Sunday for The Philadelphia Story. The movie starts at nightfall and the kitchen is open until 10 PM.
What’s onstage this weekend?
ICYMI: A few weeks ago, we shared our guide to the upcoming theater season around Annapolis, and the first of the shows (Tiny Beautiful Things at Colonial Players) opens this weekend. Here’s what you can expect to see throughout the month of September:
🎠Tiny Beautiful Things at Colonial Players September 6–28
🎠Intimate Apparel at Compass Rose Theater September 13–October 6
🎠Macbeth at Classic Theatre of Maryland September 26–October 13
Want to get full details on what else to see in the months ahead? Read the full guide.
Teen Night at Pip Moyer Center 🏀
Don’t say there’s nothing to do on Saturday night, kids. Annapolis Rec & Parks has created a safe (and fun) event to make the weekend a blast. Teen Night at the Pip Moyer Center is free and open to ages 13–18 on Saturday from 7–11 PM. There will be laser tag, a DJ, open court basketball, e-gaming, a photo booth, games, arts and crafts, food, and much more. Get info.
3 weeks until Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars
This one’s for all the guys who read Scoop. Ladies, tell your men. Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars is 3 weeks away so we recommend you get a ticket before they sell out. This is the best guys night of the year in Annapolis. Basically everyone dresses in their best (see Scoop’s last 2 outfits below), then we head to Historic Annapolis’ beautiful Paca Garden to network, smoke cigars, and drink bourbon (although there’s beer and wine, too). It is one of my (Ryan’s) only personal “can’t miss” events of the year. Make sure to visit the dry cleaner early. The party is September 26. Get your tickets now!
đź“š For Love of the Library tix still available
Do you love the smell of books? Do you get excited to use the self-checkout machine and scan your new treasure trove of books? Do you just LOVE the library? ❤️
If so, consider attending For the Love of the Library, AACPL’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets are still available and funds raised during this celebration help strengthen our local library system. This year’s event is September 27 from 6–8 PM at Busch Annapolis Library Branch. Get tickets. (Early bird ticket price ends 9/13 and there’s even a new no-alcohol ticket this year that’s even less money!)
MRE Tug of War đź’Ş
It’s time to choose a side: Annapolis or Eastport. TBH, you actually have about 2 months to choose a side, BUT the countdown to the annual Tug of War has begun. This competition — purportedly the longest international tug of war over water in the world — is set for November 2 at the crack of noon over Spa Creek. On one side will be the competitors from the City of Annapolis, and on the other side will be those from the Maritime Republic of Eastport. There’s still time to be a sponsor or vendor for the event.
🔎 Why tug of war? This tradition goes back to 1997 when the Spa Creek Bridge closed for construction, cutting off Eastport from the rest of Annapolis. The tug of war started as a playful “battle” for independence on the part of Eastport. At least, we think it’s playful…
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.
EXTRA SPRINKLES
It Shore Is A Party!
Celebrate Fish For A Cure (F4AC) at the Shore Party on Nov. 9 from 5-9 p.m. at Safe Harbor Annapolis. There will be live music, a buffet-style dinner, and an open bar. Plus, the Tournament and Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge winners will be announced! All proceeds support the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Get tickets today!*
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Thursday
77 🌡️ 66 | ⛅ | 7% | 💨 ENE 9 mph (8 knots)
Friday
78 🌡️ 68 | ⛅ | 20% | 💨 ENE 7 mph (6 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 76ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
Thursday
49 West | Jeff Antoniuk & Helluvaband | 7:30–10 PM
AMM September Sunsets | Rick and the Revolving Doors | 6–8 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Joel Brandon | 6–9 PM
Brian Boru | Ted Garber | 6:30–9:30 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Neel Madan | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Ray Weaver | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Dave Hawkins | 4–7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Boogie Wonder Band | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 4:30 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Desperately Seeking Awesome | 7 PM
Friday
49 West | Tom Mitchell & Friends | 8–11 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Moran Tripp Band | 9 PM
Annapolis Town Center Summer Concert | Dan Heely Band | 5–8 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael Henry Tribe | 9 PM
Brian Boru | National Bohemians | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mark Desrochers | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Michael Ferro & Friends | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Casey McConville | 4:30–7:30 PM
Killarney House | Levi Stephens | 8–11 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Jon Wayne | 4–7 PM
Market Space | SVV | 6–9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Tony Band Stramella | 8 PM
Old Stein Inn | Eddie Pasa | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Ray Weaver | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Weight Band | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Mike Miller | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Shawn Musselman | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Troll Tribe | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Wild Grey Hairz | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Peter James | TBA
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Tommy McGee | 9:45 PM
SPORTS
Men's Rugby (1-0)
9/6 vs. Maryland | 5 PM
Women's Soccer (4-3)
9/5 vs. Ohio State | 7 PM
Women's Tennis
9/6 vs. Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational | Noon
Women's Volleyball (0-3)
9/5 vs. Liberty | 7 PM
9/6 vs. Cornell vs. Liberty | 3 PM
9/6 vs. UC San Diego | 7 PM
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