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Where to get pie for Pi Day, Earth Day art competition, 5 businesses that opened in 2025...
Naptown Scoop
March 11, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. Did you know sea otters hold hands while sleeping to keep from drifting apart? And if you think that’s cute, penguins propose to their mates by presenting them with a perfect pebble.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Where to get pie for Pi Day
Earth Day art competition
5 businesses that opened in 2025
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon
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THE DIGEST
Mutt Madness glitch is fixed!
Did you try to vote for our World’s Best Dog (in Annapolis) contest yesterday, only to get locked out scratching at the back door? We apologize! But like most of these adorable animals, it’s fixed now and you can be assured your votes are being counted. Our IT department got an extra treat for their hard work.
Annapolis Almanac: Tales From Our Past
I know what you’re thinking — football? At St. John’s College? Our local liberal arts school is better known for poetry and philosophy than pigskin. But St. John’s once had a thriving football team, one that played against University of Maryland more than a few times. In fact, St. John’s beat UMD by a brutal score of 62-0 in one particular 1899 game that ended up on the front page of the Washington Post. So, what happened?
Well, in the late 1930s, St. John’s changed from a military school and implemented the New Program, the curriculum it still follows today. At the time, football had a bad reputation for being brutal and the value of intercollegiate sports was subject to scrutiny. Stringfellow Barr, the college’s president, ended intercollegiate sports at St. John’s in 1938, but a thriving intramural program continued. Today, if you ask us what athletic endeavor we most associate with St. John’s, we’d say croquet!
🔍 As for this pic: This 1922 team portrait was likely taken around the time photographer Edgar H. Pickering moved to Annapolis and set up his studio on Maryland Avenue. He’d eventually become a yearbook photographer for St. John’s.
Seven AACPS educators earn top state music honors 👏
At the Maryland Music Educators Association 2025 Annual Awards for Excellence ceremony, seven AACPS educators were honored for noteworthy achievements.
🎶 Outstanding Music Educator: Briana Gresko Kalber, NBCT, teaches chorus, AP Music Theory, and piano at Crofton High
🎶 Outstanding School Administrator: Cheryl Cox, principal at Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary
🎶 MMEA Exemplary Music Program Award: Erin Chester (Orchestra), Liz Davidson (Chorus), and Michael Tayman (Band), all from Crofton Middle’s Music Department
🎶 The Corwin Taylor Music Education Leadership Award: Jessica Valadie, coordinator of music for AACPS
🎶 MMEA Hall of Fame: David Kauffman, senior manager of Apex Arts
Read more about these encore-worthy educators!
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Reader Recommendations: Winwood Gardens 🪴
“When finding an excellent nursery, Winwood Gardens is definitely worth mentioning. Winwood Gardens has a hefty plant collection, along with a great slate/flagstone selection. The décor is minimal, and the prices are reasonable. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. Their expertise and passion for plants will guide you on your gardening journey.”
— Rebecca Britt
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Where to get pie for Pi day 🥧
Quiz time: When is Pi Day? Answer + places to get great pie in Annapolis below.
🍎🍓 Chef Big Money: Get a fresh-baked, large 9” pie for $28. Flavors include: Apple, Apple Caramel, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry Rhubarb. Pick up most with a day’s notice at 224 Dubois Rd. Order now!
🥧 Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market: There’s a reason Lauren says, “I love the Amish and their market.” Everything is delicious! Try traditional favorites, shoo-fly or whoopie pies, both featured in an episode of ‘The Best of’ by Food Network. Note: they’re only open Thursday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM; and Saturday, 8 AM to 3 PM — 2472 Solomons Island Rd
🍋🍋🟩 Double T Diner: That dessert case is downright dangerous, featuring homemade pies like Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, and Pecan — 12 Defense St
Answer: March 14 because π = 3.14
5 businesses that opened in 2025
Flowers may not be blooming yet, but these promising businesses have already popped up in Annapolis this year.
🍕Secret Spot Pizza | 25 Market Space
The secret’s out. Born out of a post-golf convo between friends, Secret Spot Pizza makes pizza an experience, not just a meal. What began as a food truck can now be easily tracked down at the Annapolis Market House.
🏌️♂️Old Line Golf Club | 302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Suite E
Speaking of tracking down, if the Scoop team needs to find Ryan, a safe guess would be this swanky indoor golf club. Choose from 350+ courses and hone your game with their world-class simulators.
🥃 Spirit Shop of Annapolis | 2641 Riva Rd, Suite F
The new liquor store offers the best in beer, wine, and spirits. Shaken or stirred, they’ve got something to lift your spirits!
🧖♀️SkinSpirit | 1915 Towne Centre Blvd, #110
The skincare leader’s new state-of-the-art facility does Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, microneedling, facials, body contouring, and more at the Annapolis Town Center. We’re feeling younger already!
🧘♀️Shed | 2003 Commerce Park Dr., Suites E & F
DYK, wellness with a focus on eliminating stress leads to improved overall health? Shed offers monthly memberships with cold plunges, sauna access, red light therapy, Pilates, holistic yoga, and more. You can also book individual classes and experiences.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Theater Talk Tuesday 🎭
💔Annapolis Opera presents La Traviata
This acclaimed opera about a love affair between a bourgeoise young man and a courtesan is performed in Italian with English subtitles on Friday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM at Maryland Hall.
🏫 Compass Rose Theater’s Spring Classes
Learn from the professionals in these classes for youth and adults exploring all aspects of the theatrical arts, with evening and weekend morning options starting in late March (enrollment is now open).
💼 Colonial Players presents Working
This musical gives a vivid portrait of American workers from all across the spectrum — from teacher to phone operator to waitress — and runs at Colonial Players through March 29.
🧙♀️Classic Theatre of Maryland presents The Crucible
This timeless retelling of the Salem Witch Trials (and all the hysteria and bigotry that came along with them) runs at Classic Theatre of Maryland through March 16.
🪴Compass Rose Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
Compass Rose Theater’s production of this musical comedy about a monstrous bloodthirsty plant runs through March 30.
Successful Women in Business First Cup Club ☕️
Calling all business gals looking for a java fix with a spoonful of networking! Start your morning on Thursday, March 13 with coffee, conversation, and camaraderie at this month’s Successful Women in Business First Cup Club. The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce will host from 8:30–10 AM at Chesapeake Think Tank in downtown Annapolis. Enter between M&T Bank and Level at 67 West Street. Members and first-time guests: No cost. Non-members: $10.
Earth Day Youth Art Competition 🎨
Most of us know at least one young artist with the kind of talent that can stop traffic. In this case, maybe literally — because the MTA’s annual Earth Day Youth Art Contest seeks a design it can use to wrap an MTA bus. Kids and teens ages 15–17 who live in Maryland are encouraged to submit a drawing, painting, or illustration that shows how public transportation protects the environment and submit it by March 17 at 11:59 PM. In addition to having their design on an MTA bus, winning artists are invited to an Earth Day event where their artwork will be revealed. Check out contest rules and submission guidelines.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland announces next season 🩰
If you hear The Nutcracker with an Annapolis twist, does that get your attention? Sure, it’s not exactly the holiday season right now, but you’re probably intrigued. Well, that’s one of the productions on the 2025-26 schedule for Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Our state’s premier professional ballet company recently announced its next season, which includes:
Giselle, a spooky ballet to open the season in October
The Nutcracker, the aforementioned holiday staple newly reimagined with local flair
Momentum: A Mixed Bill, a sample of classical and contemporary pieces
La Esmerelda, a ballet retelling of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
🔎 Worth noting: Season subscriptions for Ballet Theatre of Maryland don’t go on sale until May, but you can still learn more about the season and each title ahead of time.
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EXTRA SPRINKLES
Don’t Miss the Bosom Buddies Ball & Our New $10K Raffle!
Join us on March 29 for an unforgettable evening at the Bosom Buddies Ball: Living in the Moment! Enjoy entertainment, inspiring stories, and a live auction—all for a great cause. Can’t attend? Enter our raffle for a $10,000 Kent Island Jewelry gift card—only 100 tickets will be sold! Every ticket—ball or raffle—supports vital community programs. Get yours today and be part of something special!*
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WEATHER
Tuesday
64 🌡️ 44 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 SE 9 mph (8 knots)
Wednesday
60 🌡️ 41 | ⛅ | 4% | ENE 9 mph (8 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 44ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Tuesday
49 West | Seth Mitchell & Friends | 7:30–9 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Weaverl | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jesse Roper w/ Skribe | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Doug Segree | 7 PM
Wednesday
Brian Boru | Ray Weaver | 6–9 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Ryan Kozel | 6–9 PM
Pirate Cove | Chris Diller | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Josh Ritter with Mark Erelli & Zachariah Hickman | 8 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Severna Park | Ryan Keith | 5 PM
Past results
Women's Basketball (19-11)
3/10 vs #5 Holy Cross | L 66-52
Upcoming games
Baseball (5-9)
3/12 @ Fordham | 3 PM
Men's Basketball (15-18)
3/12 @ American | 7 PM
Women's Lacrosse (5-2)
3/12 @ Florida | 1 PM
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