🍦Plebes no more!

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. Did you know happy hours are illegal in Massachusetts? Can you imagine if Annapolis tried that? Eastport really would secede this time.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Anchors & Artisans

• Fairy House Festival

• FBI vs. Secret Service lacrosse

Let’s get to it.

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

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THE DIGEST

Class of 2028 caps Herndon in 2:27:31

You know what they say. If at first you don’t succeed, climb up the sweaty, greasy, wet human pyramid and try again. Nearly 2.5 hours into yesterday’s Herndon Climb, Augustus “Gus” Russo approached the top of the Herndon Monument, ready for glory and chants of “Plebes no more!” Instead, he took a spectacular fall into the mids below. But Gus doesn’t seem like a guy who gives up.

And about five minutes later, he was atop the monument again. He made no mistakes this time, easily removing the plebe dixie cup hat and replacing it with a midshipmen’s cover. The final task of plebe year took them 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 31 seconds which is on pace with the previous two classes. Congratulations, Class of 2028, and enjoy your summer. Plebes no more!

Arundel High Wins 2025 AACPS Envirothon 🌱

Arundel High School Team 1 recently earned tree-mendous honors — winning the 2025 AACPS Envirothon! With 435 out of 500 points, their team took the top spot in three of four categories during the academic competition. Seventeen teams from seven AACPS schools dug deep into forestry, soils, aquatic ecology, wildlife, and more.

Next stop: the Maryland State Envirothon, where Arundel’s team (featuring Asima Abdul-Marteen, Peter Kim, Connor Ray-Dulany, Lance Stribley, and Lillyanna Tussing) will represent Anne Arundel County on June 11–12 at the Western Maryland 4-H Center in Swanton.

Two AACPS Students Move On to National History Day Competition

We love reporting on brilliant young people. AACPS students Jackson Rubin and Alma Neghedi have both qualified to participate in the National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland next month. Rubin, a ninth grader, won accolades for his paper, “The Violation of Rights During the Indian Child Welfare Crisis and in Indian Boarding Schools.” And Neghedi was recognized for her documentary, “Many Called Salvageable: Crownsville State Hospital and America's Struggle with Race and Mental Health.” The national competition is a weeklong event where they’ll compete against students from across the country. Good luck, Jackson and Alma!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Anchors & Artisans 🛒

Sometimes the coolest shopping finds don’t come from a storefront — they come straight from the makers and artisans themselves. And Annapolis Town Center is bringing more than 50 of them together every month throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The first Anchors & Artisans is this Sunday from 11 AM – 4 PM. Stop by for live music, family-friendly activities, food, and (of course!) shopping. Upcoming dates include June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, and October 26.

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SPONSORED BY HOMESTEAD GARDENS

Introducing The Woodlands at Homestead Gardens, an extraordinary new outdoor venue designed for life’s most memorable celebrations. Located on the west side of the Davidsonville Homestead Gardens, The Woodlands offers a refined, natural backdrop for weddings, private parties, milestone gatherings, and elegant outdoor affairs. Each event is elevated by the signature backdrop of landscaping that Homestead Gardens is known for. Reservations are now open for this season and beyond. Experience the perfect blend of nature and elegance. Visit our website or stop by Homestead Gardens to begin planning your next event.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Weekend Preview

FRIDAY, MAY 16 

Bingo and (Designer) Bags with Providence MD. $30 ($35 at the door) gets you 16 games of high-stakes Bingo and the chance to win both designer bags and cash prizes. All ages. 6 PM at Severna Park Elks Lodge, 160 Truck House Rd., Severna Park

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen and the Beatles. Britain’s greatest music is given a transcendent, new life in this exquisite chamber music concert. 6:30 PM at Maryland Hall

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. After the Beatles, Maryland Hall transforms back to a concert hall for this beautiful celebration classical music and springtime. 8:45 PM at Maryland Hall

SATURDAY, MAY 17 

Children's Business Fair. Pint-sized businesspeople show off their entrepreneurial skills at this fun expo. 1–4 PM at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 461 College Pkwy in Severna Park

Quiet Waters Park Fairy House Festival Opening Day. Quiet Waters transforms into an enchanted fairy wonderland, with creative fairy houses dotting the park’s popular Holly Trail. Fairy houses will be displayed through June 22. 2 PM at the Holly Pavillion, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis

Federal Face-off Lacrosse Game. Who’s the best at lacrosse, the men of the Secret Service or FBI? These agencies are going head to head (along with several warm-up games by other groups) at St. Mary’s Stadium this weekend to raise funds for families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. And because we know more folks in the Secret Service, I’m gonna go ahead and root for them. Tickets required. The big game starts at 12:30 PM. St. Mary’s High School Stadium, 620 N Bestgate Rd. in Annapolis

SUNDAY, MAY 18 

Colonial Garden Party. Annapolis Living Historians create a fun take on the tea party in one the state’s most treasured gardens. Noon–3 PM, William Paca House and Garden

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

🎶 Experience the Magic of ASA Day!

Step into a world of rhythm and melody at ASA Day on May 18 at Maryland Hall! Enjoy two free concerts featuring the Annapolis Symphony Academy’s talented young musicians and the United States debut of Spanish flutist Irene Mata Tejero. Families can dive into free hands-on activities, explore a free petting zoo, and experience musical magic—all for free.

👉 Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music and community!*

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WEATHER

Thursday

76 🌡️ 66 | ⛅ | 24% | SE 6 mph (5 knots)

Friday

84 🌡️ 68 | ⛈️ | 59% | 💨 S 8 mph (7 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 68ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | Jazz Wire Jam Session | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | Bobby Reed | 6–9 PM
Cafe Mezzanotte | The Ahmed Warshanna Trio | 6–9 PM
Killarney House | Mike Sharp | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Justin Ryan | 5–8 PM
Maryland Hall | Punch Brothers | 8 PM | Tickets
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Open Mic Night | 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PMThe Point | Bryan Ewald | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Keiko Matsui | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Open Mic Night | 6 PM

Friday

49 West | Brunswick | 7:30–10:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Starbelly | 8:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | All You Need | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Shelby Blondell | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Mook Jones | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Dwayne Wilson | 8:30 PM
Great Frogs | Cameron Mae | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | SVV Duo | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Jennifer Schimpf | 8–11 PM
Market House | Alex G Lee and Brandon | 7–10 PM
Market Space | Bobby Betlejewski | 6–9 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Rommel Miranda | 5 PM
Pirates Cove | Joey Fitz | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Samples w/ Kieran Lally | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Wet Cowboys | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Chris Sacks | 5 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | MacHeat | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Jeremy | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Mr. VCR | 9:45 PM

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