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Final Midnight Madness, 6 months of Oscar's Coffee, Navy lax OC goes to UMD...

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December 20, 2023

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Good morning, Annapolis. We’re running out of ideas to tell you about Midnight Madness so we did something a little crazy today. Hope you don’t hate it.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

  • Oscar’s Coffee

  • Navy needs another offensive coordinator

  • End of 2023 preview

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

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THE DIGEST

ICYMI: Scoop’s Christmas Lights of the Year

Once again we want to wish a hearty congratulations to John and Dina Haines of Severna Park for winning our first ever Christmas Lights contest. Thank you to everyone who participated. And to those asking about a Christmas lights tour, we love the idea and we’ll do it next year.

Survey says. . .

Between October 12 and December 1, a company called Polco surveyed 496 Annapolis residents. The results are in and these are some takeaways:

  • 80% of residents find Annapolis to be an “excellent” or “good” place to live ↑

  • 27% of residents find parking favorable ↓

  • 27% of residents find Annapolis well-planned for residential growth and 13% approve the availability of affordable quality housing âŸ·

  • Half of residents gave favorable remarks for Annapolis’ crime prevention  â†“

↑ = higher rating than peer jurisdictions
↓ = lower rating than peer jurisdictions
⟷ = similar to the national average

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Dogs (and humans) 💙 Oscar’s Coffee

Waterfront charm. Treats for your pup. Good coffee. All out of a 1974 Shasta RV. If you’ve been to Oscar’s Coffee, you know there’s nothing like it. If you haven’t, it’s a must. Oscar’s has been caffeinating Eastport neighbors in the Horn Point Harbor Marina parking lot for 6 months now. It’s perfect for a hot cup on a weekend or weekday morning. Check it out daily from 7 AM–noon.

P.S. When we say dog-friendly we mean it. The shop’s named for co-owners Will and Garrett’s 7-year-old golden retriever. But new pups on the block (like another co-owner Lee Snead’s new puppy, Frankie) are welcome, too. ($)

11th Hour/Midnight Madness

In honor of the final Midnight Madness of 2023, we’re gonna rewrite the words to a popular Christmas song. See if you can guess it by the rhythm and some of the original lyrics mixed in. The answer’s at the bottom of the email.

đŸŽ” It’s the final Midnight Madness
It’s the last one of the year
Now I sure know there won’t be snow
But have a local beer

It’s the final Midnight Madness
But it ends at 11 PM
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet

Oh-ho, the local stores
Are so much better to me
Who cares for Amazon
Surely, not you and me

It’s the final Midnight Madness
And in case you’re tired, too
Oh, by golly
Have an espresso martini, or two đŸŽ” 

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Important Christmas/New Year’s info

The final two holidays of the year are coming up so listen up. Here are some important service disruptions you may want to know.

  • City and County trash collection: If Monday is your trash day, it’ll be Tuesday next week. If Tuesday’s your day, it’ll be Wednesday. It will follow the same pattern for New Year’s Day because like Christmas, that’s on a Monday.

  • City and County offices will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

  • 🍩 Naptown Scoop: We’ll sending our final email of 2023 tomorrow (12/22). Our very hardworking writers are taking a well-deserved break and we’ll be back in your inboxes on January 2.

Year-end Preview đŸ—“ïž

Before we turn on our hilarious OOO responder, here are the main events for the rest of 2023.

Santa photos đŸŽ…đŸ»
Get your last-minute Santa photos at Westfield Annapolis until Christmas Eve. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. Make one here.

DTA Christmas Eve Church Services:

  • St. Mary’s Parish
    4 PM, 6:30 PM, and Midnight
    109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

  • Naval Academy Chapel
    4 PM (Protestant Family), 6 PM (Catholic Mass), and 9 PM (Protestant Candlelight Service)
    121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402
    Gate 3 is open for pedestrians: 3 PM–8 PM

  • First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
    5 PM and 10 PM
    171 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

  • St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
    5:30 PM and 10:30 PM
    199 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Eating out on Christmas Eve and Christmas
What’s open on Christmas Eve and Christmas? We’re glad you asked. We’ve compiled a guide to dining, drinks, and more over Christmas. Here it is!

Miracle in West Annapolis
12/26 is Boxing Day for the Brits & Canadians but Miracle in West Annapolis for us. There will be food trucks, vendors, games, and activities for all ages. The main event with the Budweiser Clydesdales — aka the world’s most famous horses — starts around 1 PM on Annapolis Street. Giddy up!

Military Bowl + Parade
Festivities for the Military Bowl on 12/27 include a parade and game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium featuring Virginia Tech vs. Tulane. The Clydesdales are back in action to lead the parade to the stadium. That steps off from City Dock at 10 AM. Game tickets start at $35. On-site game parking is SOLD OUT. For other nearby parking options head to militarybowl.link/transportation.

Luckily, lots of stadium neighbors sell parking in their driveways if you arrive early enough. May the parking gods be in your favor.

New Year’s Eve đŸ„‚
The countdown is on to the best end-of-year parties. Hurry and get your tickets! And don’t miss Annapolis’ two fireworks shows over the harbor.

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WEATHER

Thursday

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Friday

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đŸ’§đŸŒĄïž Water temperature = 44ÂșF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | Luke Borchelt | 4–7 PM
49 West | Jazz Wire Jam Session | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | Dana B | 6:30–9:30 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic Night | 8–10 PM
Dark Horse | Rickshaw Lizard | 9 PM
Killarney House | Jennifer Schimpf | 6–9 PM
Market House | Micheal Miller | 7–10 PM
Market Space | Hurricane Keven | 9:30 PM
Middleton Tavern | Naptown Singers | 6–9 PM
O’Loughlins | Tim & Katie  | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Zebra | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Victoria & Steve | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Trophy Room | Steve McCoy | 7–10 PM
Vibe | Open Mic Night | 9 PM

Friday

49 West | Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo | 7 PM & 9 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Wild Flowers | 9 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Brian Boru | Lost & Found | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Phil Neary | 8 PM
Great Frogs Winery | Jennifer Schimpf | 5–8 PM
Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30–10:30 PM
Killarney House | Ciaran Quinn | 7–10 PM
Market House | Alex and Chrissy | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Experience | 9 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Tonny Stramella Band | 8–11 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Pressing Strings | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | The BirdDaddys | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jesse Lee | 5 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Mike Heuer | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Remedy | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Honey Sol | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Ryan Keith Band | 9:45 PM

Michael Phipps leaves Navy Men’s Lax for UMD đŸ„

Offensive Coordinator (OC) Michael Phipps is leaving the USNA men’s lacrosse program for the same job at University of Maryland College Park. It’s familiar territory. Phipps is a former Terp laxer and ‘07 grad.

He served one season as Navy OC that was heavily impacted by injuries to key players. Last year, Navy went 8-8, used 10 starting lineups, and averaged 10.25 goals per game. Navy now has to look for two OCs in two major sports. Last week, they announced that football OC Grant Chesnut will not return in 2024.

We wish Phipps great success and many celebratory post-game drinks next season at the classic UMD watering hole – RJ Bentley's! ($)

Upcoming games & matches

Men's Basketball (3-6)
12/21 @ Youngstown State | 2 PM

Wrestling (5-0)
12/21 @ American University | 7 PM

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