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Local By Design Turns 10, Ignite Annapolis Returns, Candlelight Concerts...

Naptown Scoop
June 25, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Annapolis. I saw a group of crows having what looked like a serious staff meeting in my neighborhood yesterday. Lots of squawking. One took notes. No clue what they’re planning, but I’m staying indoors just in case.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Local By Design Turns 10
Ignite Annapolis Returns
Candlelight Concerts

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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THE DIGEST

Correction: Carpaccio/Cavalli Annapolis 🍝

Last week, we made a mistake . . . When sharing the news of Vivi’s Chicken n’ Mac’s growing business, we said that Vivi’s owners Michele and Gennaro DiMeo owned Carpaccio. But that’s not the case — and we don’t want to be chicken about admitting it. The DiMeos cooked up Carpaccio and Tuscan Prime (now Cavalli) but don’t own either anymore. Speaking of Cavalli. . .

The new Annapolis Town Center restaurant was born from a dynamic partnership among several respected local hospitality names. Brian Hovermale and Lino DiMeo (the current Carpaccio owners) partnered with Ivano Scotto (Limoncello, Amalfi Coast), Arturo Ottaviano (Osteria 177), and Jamie Kujawski (Yellowfin) to introduce a new elevated dining experience. Hungry? Book a table at Cavalli. They’d love to know what you think.

Western Shore Veterinary Hospital offers your pets the finest wellness care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, dental treatment, and surgery ranging from spays/neuters to sophisticated treatments. You can find them online, by phone at 443-936-0660, or at 910C Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Dog of the Week: Meet Lily Bug 🐾

Why does a nickname make us feel like Lily Bug is already ours? Maybe it’s because one ear is listening intently while the other waves hello. Either way, we want this four-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. It’s easy to see why the SPCA volunteers adore Lily Bug. She loves cuddles and walks (and behaves well on her leash). Ideally, Lily Bug would be the only dog at home. Sharing is her weakness — she guards her food and toys. In her defense, no one likes a mooch. Apply to meet her!

Lily Bug has been with the SPCA since November 2022 and she would love not to spend another Thanksgiving at the shelter.

Ignite Annapolis returns this October

Ready to get inspired? Ignite Annapolis, a motivating evening of short talks from local movers and shakers, is returning after a multi-year hiatus. It’s like TED, but for Annapolis. For their sixth iteration, Ignite will welcome 15 community leaders to share their passion in five minutes and 20 photo slides. We’ll see you there. October 21 at Maryland Hall.

Fired up about something and ready to share? Speaker applications are open through July 15.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Local By Design Turns 10!

Considering the fact that we buy all our gifts at Local By Design, we’re in a bit of a conundrum as to what to get the store who already has everything. So maybe we’ll just end up shopping for ourselves at their tenth anniversary event this weekend at the flagship location on Margaret Avenue in the Design District. With live music, guest vendors, food, cocktails, and so much more, this is a great event celebrating a fantastic shop we hope will be around for at least another 10. June 27–29, 1818 Margaret Ave.

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.

Beyond the Mat: Workshops at Yoga Factory

Looking to explore something new in yoga? Yoga Factory’s workshops are unique opportunities to deepen your practice, discover new techniques, and connect with your practice in a different way. What’s coming up?

Celebrate the summer solstice with 108 Sun Salutations and guided meditation on June 21.
Enhance your teaching through a new mentorship series, which includes Yoga Alliance CEUs starting on June 22.
Or focus on functional movement with a Healthy, Happy Shoulders workshop on June 28.

Workshops are open to all levels — but space is limited. Sign up now!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Tix on sale: Taste of Arundel Grown 🌽

Summer is a great time to eat local, and if you’re craving everything local farmers and watermen have to offer, get your tickets for A Taste of Arundel Grown, set for August 6 at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville. This signature event put on by Arundel Ag serves a variety of food, beer, and wine that’s been grown, raised, or produced in Anne Arundel County — and it pays it forward by fundraising for the Agricultural Business Improvement Grant Fund. Tickets are available now.

Schooner Woodwind celebrates 20th anniversary of Wedding Crashers with themed cruises

Of all the movies filmed around Annapolis, Wedding Crashers is definitely our favorite. The schooner used in the film is owned by local sailor Captain Jen Kaye. It’s one of two that can be seen sailing around Annapolis daily – Woodwind and Woodwind II. And to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary (this makes me feel old), Capt. Jen will share some tales from shooting, showcase locations from the movie, give insight into some scenes that were left on the cutting room floor. The cruises are July 13 and 14.

You can enjoy just the cruise, or upgrade to the crabcake brunch package (our recommendation). Because remember wedding crasher rule #63: always leave room for cake.

P.S. There’s another boat often seen in Annapolis with ties to the silver screen. M3, the 147-foot superyacht most-often docked at Annapolis Yacht Basin, played the role of Jordan Belfort’s yacht Naomi in The Wolf of Wall Street. Back then it was known as Lady M. What’s the cost for the superyacht life? Charters start at $145,000 per week. But with fuel, food, and gratuity, you’re likely looking at a $200K+ week.

Indoor Fun: Candlelight Concerts 🕯️

If triple-digit heat has you wishing to escape inside to a dark room, we have the perfect entertainment option — and the only heat source is battery-powered candlelight! Candlelight Concerts is a worldwide series by the production company Fever that mounts performances by local musicians playing a variety of genres by (you guessed it) candlelight. Candlelight Concerts in Annapolis are held at Maryland Hall, and upcoming performances include:

🎶 July 16: Tribute to Queen and the Beatles
🎶 July 18: Tribute to Taylor Swift
🎶 Aug. 16: The Best of Hans Zimmer
🎶 Oct. 30: Halloween Classics

Start times vary and the concerts run about 1 hour. Get details and tickets.

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.

WEATHER

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94 🌡️ 77 | 🌤️ | 24% | NE 7 mph (6 knots)

Thursday

88 🌡️ 70 | ⛈️ | 61% | ENE 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 82ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

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