🍦We got our own duffel bag

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop. We’re like your favorite wine – smooth, well-balanced, and pairs well with breakfast.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• City seeks Poet Laureate ✒️ 

• Annapolis Blues shut out Grove United ⚽️ 🏆

• Baygrass Music Festival 🪕 

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

Naptown Scoop is turning 4 🎂

By age 4, most kids are learning their ABCs or how to use scissors. Ever the overachiever, Naptown Scoop by age 4 has firmly established itself as a pillar of Annapolis’ digital landscape. So we’re throwing a party to celebrate our fourth year in business.

It’s August 16 from 6:30–9:30 PM at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. We’ll have a gourmet dinner from Ken’s Creative Kitchen, fabulously dressed oyster shuckers, an open bar, and dessert from Always Ice Cream Company. And get this. . .

727 Sailbags made us a sweet custom duffel bag to celebrate our four-year anniversary (which nearly coincides with theirs). And it could be yours! Anyone who buys a ticket between now and 11:59 PM this Sunday gets a chance at the bag. 1 ticket = 1 chance to win. So grab your tickets. This bag has your name all over it!

A MESSAGE FROM 84 LUMBER

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84 Lumber is proud to supply Evolve Stone at its Annapolis location. Their knowledgeable team is here to help with your order! Give your next project an authentic look with this cutting-edge product and elevate your space.

Visit 84 Lumber’s Annapolis showroom at 1690 Balt-Annapolis Boulevard or call us today to learn more at 410-757-4684.

ANNAPOLIS HOPE FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Click here to learn more about Annapolis Hope and how you can contribute.

THE DIGEST

AACPL opening Nursing Pod at Discoveries 🤱

You’ve probably seen these in airports. But how about a library? We’re stoked to hear that Discoveries: The Library at the Mall at Westfield Annapolis is opening a nursing pod. The first in a Maryland library! It’ll provide a private and secure place for pumping or nursing during library hours. The new resource was funded by community donors and the AACPL Foundation. There is a ribbon cutting today (7/9) at 11 AM. Discoveries is located at Westfield Annapolis right next to Crate & Barrel.

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Lovely day on the links

📸 @laur.corrigan | 📍The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Course

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LOCAL BUSINESS

What’s cooking at the Annapolis Town Center?

You can never have too many options for fresh baked goods. That’s why we’re looking forward to having Tatte Bakery & Café at the Annapolis Town Center. 🥐

This popular DC chain started as a farmers market stand before rising in popularity almost as fast as dough in the proofing drawer, thanks to its high-quality ingredients and excellent customer service. Tatte’s moving into the former Brio Tuscan Kitchen space and the opening date is TBA.

4 years for 727 Sailbags

Congrats to 727 Sailbags for sailing into their 4th year in business! Their innovative product line is made from repurposed sailcloth which even has patches showing where in the world the sails sailed in their past life. 727 sells tote bags, deck chairs, backpacks, and so much more. But right now, we’re obsessed with their duffel bags. And that may or may not be because they just made us a custom Scoop one. . .

727 Sailbags is eco-friendly, stylish, and oh-so Annapolitan. Check out the full line. Oh and that custom bag they made us? It can be yours! Every ticket to our 4th Anniversary Party on August 16 sold between now and 11:59 PM this Sunday earns you a chance at the bag. Get those here!

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.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

A Midsummers Night’s Dream

An enchanted forest, fairies, mischief, and a guy with a donkey head . . . what’s not to like in this classic rom-com from that old rascal, Shakespeare? Classic Theater of Maryland’s midsummer run of this production offers shows Thursdays–Sundays, July 11-28. We know this production will be dreamy in CTM’s expert hands.

The Talent Machine Co. Presents Young Frankenstein

The talented young stars of The Talent Machine Co. (ages 5-18) bring this Mel Brooks classic to life at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at AACC. The production promises amazing dance numbers and laugh-out-loud comedy! The show opens this Friday, July 12 and runs through July 21.

CTM presents The Miser

Classic theater feels a lot more approachable (and delicious) when it’s performed in the outdoor courtyard at Reynolds Tavern, as Classic Theatre of Maryland does every year. This time around it’s The Miser, Moliere’s comedy about a nasty miser and his household trying to get one over on him. See it tonight at 7:30 PM or any Tuesday throughout July and August (except July 16 & August 20).

⏳J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop is tomorrow

Don’t forget that J. McLaughlin is holding a Sip & Shop this Wednesday!🍷🛍 Not only are they offering 15% discounts to all first-time shoppers but also 15% of all sales support Annapolis Hope. 181 Main St, Annapolis, MD

2024 Baygrass Music Festival Tickets 🎟️ 🪕

Baygrass Music Festival is a conservation and community-focused musical event blending bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana music with the gorgeous beachfront venue that is Sandy Point State Park.

Now’s the time to get tickets to see 14 bands (including Otiel & Friends) September 21–22. Baygrass also features local culinary options like fresh lump crab cakes (our fave), oysters, gourmet BBQ, wood-fired pizzas, plus vegan and vegetarian delicacies. Enjoy local microbrews, cocktails, mocktails, and wine too. Don’t forget about dancing, cornhole, beachside yoga, and the Kidz Cove! Your ticket also supports the festival’s mission to protect the Chesapeake Bay and raise mental health awareness. Be there!

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 seeks next Poet Laureate ✍️

Are you a poet who didn’t know it? Do you get loud finger snaps from your audience? If you live, work, or attend an academic institution in the City of Annapolis, you could be our next Poet Laureate. The Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission (AIPPC) is seeking applications and nominations by July 26, 2024.

The Poet Laureate for Annapolis is an honorary position promoting literary arts and literacy in the community. You must be at least 21 years old and have experience in the field of poetry through published or unpublished work. Besides a $1,000 annual honorarium (finger snaps for prize money!), the Poet Laureate can claim up to $500 for expenses during their tenure. Apply here.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

93 🌡️ 81 | 🌧️ | 13% | 💨 SSE 12 mph (10 knots)

Wednesday

91 🌡️ 79 | 🌥️ | 24% | 💨 SSE 19 mph (17 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 84ºF
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
Pirates Cove | Gary Harmon | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

Wednesday

Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Loose Change | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Judy Collins | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mike Heur | 9 PM

SPORTS

Annapolis Blues shut out Grove United en route to another playoff run ⚽️ 🏆

What do we love as much as a shell out? A shut out. That’s exactly what the Annapolis Blues did during Saturday’s regular season finale against FC Grove United. During the 5-0 win, Midfielder Alex Abril scored two goals, while Miles Avery, Brady Geho, and Alek Wroblewski notched one goal each. Goalkeeper Owen Allegro and the defense posted their fourth shutout of the season.

The Blues finished with a 9-0-1 record, clinching their second regular season championship and the top seed in the Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoff. In fact, the Blues are the #2 team in the entire NPSL. They now face FC Frederick in the first game of the playoffs at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium on Wednesday (7/10). Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and tickets are on sale now. Go Blues! 💙

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