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Drive-in movies, Arts Alive, photo contest
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop. We strive to make every email we write as fun as finding a new house you love on Zillow.
In today’s Naptown Scoop:
Drive-in movies on Forest Drive🚙📽️
Arts Alive: The Great Annapolis Party 🎨
Last call for photo contest 📸
Let’s get to it.
— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon
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Where are we? 📸
Each Wednesday, watch this space for a random snap from somewhere in Annapolis. Where are we? Only true Annapolitans will know. Tell us your guess on Instagram or Facebook.
And don’t forget! Tag @NaptownScoop to get your photos in the Scoop!
LOCAL BUSINESS
Last call for photo entries 📸
Don’t forget that tomorrow is the last day to submit photos in the Morabito Family Dental photo contest. Pics must be of or related to Annapolis, and the winner gets a $200 gift certificate to a West Annapolis restaurant of their choice. 2nd place and 3rd place will get $100 gift certificates. Send your photos to [email protected].
Lures Grill & Chill Fest 🍔🍻🥩
By now, you’ve likely seen our Lures crabcake review. And, as Ryan noted, “Lures has incredible food, an incredible beer selection.”
So, why not check out their Grill & Chill Fest? On July 19-21 starting at 4 PM, Lures Bar & Grill will not only have backyard BBQ favorites, but there’s an Equilibrium Brewery tap takeover. Let Lures run the grill and Equilibrium pour your brews, so you can kick back and relax!
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.
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Don't miss your chance to see Premier League action in Annapolis this summer at the Stateside Cup! Watch Crystal Palace F.C. take on The Wolverhampton Wanderers F. C. (also known as the Wolves) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, July 31.
Naptown Scoop readers get an exclusive 20% off your ticket purchase! Enter code Naptown20 at checkout to claim this offer and secure your seats now! To buy your seats now before it's too late, please visit statesidecup.com and follow @statesidecup on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Naptown Scoop’s 4th Anniversary Party 🥂
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What makes a great party?
✅ open bar
✅ gourmet meal & dessert
✅ freshly shucked oysters
✅ a scenic location
Check out our 4th Anniversary Party for all this and more, August 16, 6:30-9:30 PM. Get your tickets here.
Plus, every ticket you buy earns you an entry to win a custom Naptown Scoop duffel bag from 727 Sailbags!
Step Up Lacrosse Camp 🥍
Scoop writer Lauren here. Anyone else still scrambling for camps to entertain your kiddos? 🙋♀️ Good news, there are spots open for Step UP Lacrosse Camp on July 22-25. Boys and girls ages 5-10 can learn from some of the best coaches in the game. Kids not only improve their lax skills, but also enjoy fun games, LOTS of popsicles, tie-dye, and silly dress up days! Camp is held at Severna Park Baptist Church from 9 AM to noon. I’ll be coaching and hope to see your little laxers there! Register here.
Drive-in movies on Forest Drive 🚙
Back in the day, drive-in movies were the cool thing to do, but you don’t see them around much anymore. If you’ve always wanted to experience one, here’s your chance. Annapolis’ Small Businesses on the SOuth FOrest Drive Corridor (SOFO) hold Summer Drive-In Movies Under the Stars on the fourth Friday of the month through October. Food and drinks can be purchased from Grump's Cafe. The upcoming schedule includes:
🎥 July 25 — The African Queen
🎥 August 23 — USS Indianapolis Men of Courage
🎥 September 27 — The Hunt for Red October
🎥 October 25 — Hook
Movies will be screened at the Bay Ridge Shopping Center and will start at dusk. To reserve a spot, email [email protected].
Get tix: Arts Alive 🎨
You’ve been to Maryland Hall, right? Huge historic facility serving as a hub of all kinds of arts activities. It’s a concert venue, theater, art gallery, and so much more. Maryland Hall is able to make the arts available for everyone and celebrate diverse voices in the community because of fundraising. Which is why a big party like Arts Alive: The Great Annapolis Party is always such a huge deal.
This year, the bash is happening September 6, when you’ll have the chance to party it up with 450+ arts supporters and other community leaders. There will be food, entertainment, raffles, and a lot of fun. Tickets and sponsorship are now available. Learn more here.
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.
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WEATHER
Wednesday
92 🌡️ 75 | ⛈️ | 70% | 💨 S 13 mph (11 knots)
Thursday
87 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 23% | 💨 N 10 mph (8 knots)
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 85ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Wednesday
49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Dinner Under The Stars | Mike Heur | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Michael K | 6 PM
Pirates Cove | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | 8 PM | Tickets
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Open Mic | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Keith & Coster| 9 PM
Thursday
49 West | Jazz Wire Jam Session | 7:30–10:30 PM
AMM Tides & Tunes Concert Series| Dublin 5 | 7–9 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Jennifer Schimpf | 6–9 PM
Brian Boru | Seamus Kelleher | 6–9 PM
Killarney House | Luke Borchelt | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Justin Ryan | 4–7 PM
Market House | Steve from SVB | 6–8 PM
Maryland Hall | Yachtley Crew | 8 PM | Tickets
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Gerald Albright | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Open Mic Night | 6 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
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