🍦Mutt Madness: The Final Round

Dinner Under the Stars 2025 dates, Local Coast's new store, Annapolis Shirt Company leaving downtown...

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Naptown Scoop
March 14, 2025

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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

  • Dinner Under the Stars

  • Local Coast’s new store

  • Annapolis Shirt Company leaving downtown

Let’s get to it.

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

A MESSAGE FROM MORABITO FAMILY DENTAL

Join Morabito Family Dentistry in Our Mission to Belize

Morabito Family Dental is committed to improving oral health in Annapolis & beyond. That’s why we organized a mission trip to Belize to improve the smiles of underserved populations there. Our trip runs from June 21 to 28 & is open to those 12 & up.

We work with the Yellow Bird Foundation to educate youth on oral health & provide services that would otherwise be unavailable to them. We’ll also expand beyond dentistry to help build a school office & offer a Vacation Bible School. This trip is a fun, exciting way to give back & make a lasting impact on the world while making memories that will last a lifetime. At the end of the trip, we will celebrate our successes with several fun activities. Anyone interested can call us at 443-603-9000 or click here for more information.

As always, we also offer free teeth cleanings for most insured patients, with convenient appointments from 7 AM to 8 PM & on Saturdays. Give us a call or schedule online today!

THE DIGEST

The Biggest Stories We Covered This Week

🪕 Baygrass Music Festival dropped its lineup featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, a surprise headliner, and many, many others. The festival is September 20 and 21 at Sandy Point State Park.

🌉 The Army Corps of Engineers approved the new Key Bridge. Construction will start this summer and be done by October 2028.

Most clicked stories of the week 🏆

Annapolis has a new finance director

The Annapolis City Council unanimously approved Brittany Moran to the position of Director of Finance, replacing Jodee Dickinson, who is retiring. Moran was most recently the treasurer for the town of Chesapeake Beach and has more than a decade working in finance. Welcome to Annapolis, Brittany! ($)

Mutt Madness: The Final Round 🎾🦴

It’s been a doggone hard choice between all these adorable pups, but we’ve finally reached the final face-off in our third annual Mutt Madness. Now it’s time to choose the top dog!

Voting in the final round starts this morning and goes through Monday night, after which we’ll announce the winner of a custom pet portrait and a $50 Sea Dog Pet Boutique gift card. So be sure to cast your vote and let the hound-down to the big announcement begin.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Foodie Friday 🇮🇪

Lauren here. I’m 50% Irish but 100% craving something grand. Lucky for you, these 5 spots offer top-notch Irish fare. ☘️

🍔🧅 Castlebay | 193A Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401 The all-day breakfast (Irish sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, and toast) catches my green eyes. 👀 Meat eaters will have a tough choice from the Dublin Steak Sandwich, Irish Reuben, or Guinness Burger. Vegetarians can enjoy a Veggie Wrap, French Onion Soup, or Caesar Salad.

🦀🥃 O'Loughlin's Restaurant | 1258 Bay Dale Dr, Arnold, MD 21012 I spent many childhood birthdays living my best life, eating Snow Crab Legs here. Now? I’m craving the Whiskey BBQ Grilled Salmon.

For these next three, déjà vu is real. The Irish Restaurant Company runs them all.

🥧 Galway Bay | 63 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 Ryan always reminds us, there are no TVs inside. It’s intentional. Enjoy great conversation and food like fried pickles, Shepherd’s Pie, or Irish Tomato Whiskey Soup.

Editor’s note: +1 for the shepherd’s pie. 10/10 would recommend.

🐟🍟 Brian Boru | 489 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 I’m a creature of habit. So when I go to Brian Boru, I always get the Fish & Chips.

🥔 Killarney House | 584 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035 The Dublin Dip and Bangers & Mash look authentic, delicious, and savage (Irish for impressive).

P.S. Don’t forget to eat Lucky Charms for breakfast on Monday. I don’t make the rules.

The Annapolis Shirt Company leaving downtown after 20 years

As they say, it’s the end of an era. The building at 159 Main Street, home to the Annapolis Shirt Company for 20 years, has been sold and ASC has to vacate by the end of the month. The owners said in a Facebook post that they’ll still be selling custom shirts but we do not know where. In the meantime, everything is on sale so if you’re running low on Annapolis shirts, mugs, totes, and just about anything else you can print the word “Annapolis” on, head on over to 159 Main Street.

Local Coast to open Annapolis location 👕

Our friends Jose and Kristen Umana at Local Coast are on quite the journey. They started in 2015 with a small collection of sustainable t-shirts – hopping from market to market and popping up at events. Last September, they took a huge step and opened a store in Severna Park. And now, they’re making an even bigger splash – Main Street in downtown Annapolis. They’ll be opening this spring where The Leader used to be. We’ll keep you updated on the opening but until then, visit them in Severna Park or online to see what they’ve got – 550B Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146.

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.

Meet our latest partner: Compass Studio Tile & Flooring

Here at Naptown Scoop, we pride ourselves on working with best in class partners. That’s why we’re excited to be working with Compass Studio Tile & Flooring – the largest and oldest flooring provider in Anne Arundel County with decades of expertise.

Established through the union of CarpetBagger, Compass Stone & Tile, and Finme Flooring, Compass Studio has a legacy of customer satisfaction dating back to 1978. And its team – Gary Christie, Brian Fleming, and Brian Dieterich – ensures every project is marked by integrity and innovation.

From luxury vinyl and hardwood to tile and stone to carpeting and hardwood refinishing, Compass Studio delivers solutions for every style and budget – from the starter home to the dream home.

Stop by the showroom at 302 Harry S Truman Parkway, Suites A–C, Annapolis, MD 21401 to see what they have to offer. Or call 410-224-0700 for tile and 410-268-4848 for flooring.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Dinner Under the Stars dates and performers revealed

Spring is almost here. One of the surest signs (besides the sometimes warm weather) is that we just heard dates for Dinner Under the Stars. This May-October weekly event makes a celebration out of Annapolis’ beautiful spring, summer, and fall evenings. There’s live music, dancing, pickleball, and — of course — dinner. Participating restaurants offer outdoor dining right on West Street (which is closed) so you can enjoy international and local flavors while relaxing in the laid-back atmosphere (under the canopy of lights crisscrossing the street).

Dinner Under the Stars is every Wednesday from May 21 through October 8, with a few special Saturdays mixed in. Early in the season, you can hear. . .

🎶 May 21: D'Vibe and Conga
🎶 May 28: Spice Band
🎶 June 4: Spirit of Jazz with Geno Marriott
🎶 June 11: Timmie, Tambo and Erich
🎶 June 14 (Saturday): A Celebration of the Arts with Bayside Big Band
🎶 June 18: Wendall Live (Frank Sinatra Tribute)
🎶 June 25: Spice Band

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

⚖️ County Council Meeting

Probably not your typical St. Patrick’s Day plans, but the County Council will meet on Monday (3/17). Head to the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street, Annapolis) from 7–11:30 PM to be part of the action.

The preliminary agenda includes the current expense budget, Region 9 Plan, and zoning for townhouse dwellings, workforce housing, and assisted living facilities. The final agenda will be online by Monday at 6 PM.

Want to submit testimony or watch/listen in on the meeting? Get the 411. Yes, we know that was so 20th century of us. 😂

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WEATHER

Friday

52 🌡️ 43 | ⛅ | 8% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

Saturday

56 🌡️ 53 | ☁️ | 18% | 💨 SE 10 mph (9 knots)

Sunday

65 🌡️ 48 | ⛈️ | 93% | 💨 SSE 20 mph (17 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 45ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

49 West | Jeff Muller & Friends | 7:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Mixed Business | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Sister Midnight | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Poehemia | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Galway Bay | Mike Tony Scoglio Duo | 7–10 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Andrew Bell | 8–11 PM
Middleton Tavern | Moon Cherry | 10 PM
Old Stein | Alexander Peters | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Ray Weaver | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Cowboy Mouth w/ Jacob Panic | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Scott Voorhees | 8 PM
Ramshead Tavern | Chris Sacks | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Shiftwork | 7 PM
Severna Park | Kevin Pollack & Doghouse Blue | 8 PM

Saturday

49 West | Shep Tullier & The Vandaltonese | 7:30–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Hall Williams Band | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Joe Hickey | 6–9 PM (Tent)
Brian Boru | Ray Weaver | 7–10 PM (Pub)
The Choptank | Shelby Blondell | 8 PM
Dark Horse | TBA | TBA
Galway Bay | The Corkers | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Jacob Panic | 12:30–3:30 PM
Killarney House | Kevin Lee | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market House | Arcade | 8:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael McHenry Tribe | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | John Schneider | 7:30–10:30 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Deanna Bogart Band w/ Kelly Bell | 1 PM | Tickets
Rams Head On Stage | Mallow Hill | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 12–2:30 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | The Birddaddy’s | 3–6 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | The 599’s | 6:30–9:30 PM
Rams Head Roadhouse | Fess Up | 9:30 PM
Ramshead Tavern | Nate Finn | 12–3 PM
Ramshead Tavern | Loose Tie | 3:30–6:30 PM
Ramshead Tavern | Here’s to the Night | 7–10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Eptunes | 7 PM

Sunday

49 West | The Befuddlers | 5–7 PM
49 West | Dream Punch | 7:30–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Chris Baldwiny | 4–7 PM
Galway Bay | The Drinker & The Scholar | 1–5 PM
Galway Bay | Ray Weaver | 6–10 PM
Great Frogs | Gary & Leah | 12:30–3:30 PM
Killarney House | Doug Segree | 2–5 PM
Killarney House | Fred & Wilma | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Aaron Hawkins | 3–6 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Ana Popovic w/ Jax Hollow | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Ramshead Tavern | Bob Quinlan | 3–6 PM
Severna Park | Finbar’s Flight | 2 PM

Upcoming games

Baseball (6-9)
3/15 vs. Army | 1 PM
3/15 vs. Army | 4 PM
3/16 vs. Army | 1 PM

Women's Lacrosse (5-3)
3/15 vs. Colgate | 1 PM

Men's Lacrosse (4-2)
3/15 vs. Johns Hopkins | 7 PM

Men's Rugby (12-1)
3/15 @ No. 7 Mount St. Mary's (Md.) | Noon

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