🍦The new Del's Barbershop

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Before we begin our Scoop, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!

And if you know what book that’s from, we can be friends.

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

This candle does more than smell good

Most candles do two things. Smell good and throw off pretty light. Some with cool jars double as decor. Our limited edition Wildberry Farm holiday candle does all of that and a fourth thing.

It prevents eviction.

On June 11, Annapolis experienced its worst mass shooting in five years. Three men died; one left behind a wife and eight children with no income. Enter Annapolis Hope. To prevent this family from getting evicted, we’re raising money to buy their home and completely remove the financial burden of shelter.

When you buy this beautiful piece of holiday art masquerading as a fragrant candle, most of the money goes directly to that mission.

Of course, we have to buy wax and jars and scent oil and all that candle stuff, but the vast majority of the money supports the family.

So buy one for your wife. Buy one for your boss. Buy ten for your office. Because with every candle, you’re helping a local family recover from a horrific tragedy. Click here to order online.

A MESSAGE FROM 84 LUMBER

84 Lumber Annapolis’s Kitchen & Bath Design Studio is your single source for a full spectrum of kitchen and bath design services. Our experienced in-house designers will work with you to tour the showroom and browse our extensive collections of hardware, fixtures and finishes, using the inspiration to design and build your dream kitchen or bath. 

84 Lumber works with industry-leading vendors to provide a wide selection of quality products from cabinets and countertops to windows and doors at various price points, allowing us to work within any budget. Let us help you bring your vision to life!

Stop into our showroom at 1690 Balt -Annapolis Boulevard or visit www.84lumber.com and www.84designstudios.com for more information.

THE DIGEST

Get fancy for Charting Careers

Some say looking forward to something is sometimes better than the thing itself. So put this on your calendar now. The Rotary Club’s annual Black Tie and Diamonds fundraiser is March 9 at the Graduate Annapolis Hotel. There will be a surf & turf dinner, open bar, silent auction, and more. Proceeds benefit Charting Careers. Click here for tickets.

Scoop loves a good fundraiser party. Our own third anniversary party this August happened to be a fundraiser for the very same nonprofit. Thanks to all of you, we raised $4,000 for Charting Careers.

ICYMI: Who won the EYC Lights Parade?

Best in show. Best under 30 feet. Best new entry. All boats at the EYC Lights Parade this weekend are winners in my book but only 8 of the 51 sailed away with awards. We’ve got the full list of winners. While you’re at it, dive into the story of LOOKINGGLASS, that over-the-top boat with all the bells, whistles, and. . . smoke machines.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

💈 The new Del’s

The sudden passing of Del Puschert in July 2022 and subsequent closure of Del’s Barber & Styling Shop saddened our community. Del was known for his easygoing and friendly nature at the neighborhood shop.

The barbershop served Annapolitans and even celebrities like Del’s friend, Elvis Presley, for decades. The shop’s all-female barbers cut generations of young men, boys, dads, grandfathers, and grandsons.

Recently, Anita Manger — a barber with 40 years of experience — opened her own shop a block down the road from the original Del’s. She named it Little Del’s Barbershop to pay homage to the late Annapolitan legend.

She knew Del well as she managed his shop for nearly 28 years. Her new shop has the same nostalgic, old-time feel.

Anita says, “I wanted to bring back that family-friendly shop that had a pleasant atmosphere, and everyone knew I genuinely cared about every client.”

Little Del’s opened in October at 165 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. They’re open for walk-ins only Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Btw, Anita is ISO another barber. They’ll need great clipper skills and an upbeat personality. Email [email protected] to apply.

Thanks Zachary Pisarz – a 20+ year Del’s customer – for the tip on this story!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭

Summarized in 5 words each because time is money.

• Talented youth dance and sing → The Talent Machine Holiday Show. 12/15–23. Tickets.

• Dancing snowflakes and leaping toys → Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s Nutcracker. Through 12/17. Tickets.

• Greensleeves, Tchaikovsky, Ellington, and more → Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Annual Holiday Pops Concert. 12/15. Tickets.

• Beloved hallelujah chorus and more → Handel’s Messiah at Live Arts Maryland. 12/15–17. Tickets.

• Free holiday concert from ASO → Academy Winter Recital. 12/17. Learn more.

• Singing sisters bring yuletide miracle → White Christmas @ Classic Theatre. Through 12/24. Tickets.

So you think you’re an actor? The Colonial Players of Annapolis is holding auditions for its upcoming musical The Baker’s Wife. The show runs March 1–30. Auditions are 12/13, 12/16, and 12/18. Learn more.

Youth Poetry Contest Book Release Party

The City of Annapolis/Office of Community Services will host a book release party for the third annual “Around Each Corner” student poetry collection on Wednesday (12/13) from 5-7 PM. The party is free and open to the public at the Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum (St. John’s College, 60 College Ave., Annapolis). Books will be for sale at $12 each.

Carolyn Pena, a fifth grader from Annapolis, did the cover art. Her work has also graced AACPS school exhibitions, the Annapolis Mall, Maryland Hall, City Hall, and the Historic Museum of Annapolis. Keep up the great (art)work, Carolyn! 🎨

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WEATHER

Tuesday

47 🌡️ 35 | ☀️ | 6% | 💨 SW 9 mph (8 knots)

Wednesday

46 🌡️ 31 | 🌥️ | 3% | 💨 WSW 10 mph (9 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 48ºF
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
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
The Point | Skribe | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | AMFM Christmas Show | 7 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM

Wednesday

49 West | Pam Godfrey Classical Duo | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Troll Tribe | 9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Alex Cooper | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Loose Change | 6–10 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Mac McAnally | 8 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | Daphne Eckman | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Sydney Smith | 9 PM

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