🍦9 can’t miss September events

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In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

Tucked along Church Creek with direct access to the South River, 840 Childs Point Road is a rare blend of privacy, design, and location. Just minutes from Annapolis yet convenient to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, the estate is designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining.

The main level opens to sweeping water views, a custom bar, and an expansive deck overlooking the saltwater pool and landscaped grounds. Inside, six bedrooms with ensuite baths, including a hidden bonus room, offer comfort and privacy. The recently renovated lower level adds a guest suite, gym, sauna, and a second bar with walkout access to the pool and pier.

With 157 feet of shoreline, deep-water pier, and two garages, this $3.89M estate pairs waterfront living with timeless craftsmanship.

Explore this property with Brad Kappel today.

Anne Arundel County Public Library just added a new chapter to Discoveries: The Library at the Mall. The branch — one of the system’s busiest — expanded by 3,200 sq ft to include a bigger program room, an improved children’s nook, space for middle-grade readers, and a shared workspace. The County contributed $675K and the Library Foundation added $125K to fund the project.

This is Discoveries’ second expansion. It opened in 2018 in a 3,000-sq-ft storefront. In 2020, the library moved to a nearly 13,000-sq-ft space. It’s turned into a real page turner, with 143K visitors and 107,000 checkouts last year.

Read (fitting, right?) The Capital’s Ribbon Cutting recap. ($)

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.

We’re bringing you two dogs of the week this week, because Frankie and Charles are what’s known as a bonded pair. That means they’re so close that they need to be adopted together — they won’t be happy without each other. Frankie and Charles are actually brothers, being 9-year-old Maltese mixes who came to the SPCA last month. Even though they’re elders, they both have a reputation for being energetic and curious. They are also known to be cuddlers, so be sure you have a fluffy bed ready for them. If you’re able to open your home to not one but two lovable senior dogs, they might be the duo for you.

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When you’ve been around for centuries, some wear and tear is natural. Established in 1747 by hat maker William Reynolds, Reynold’s Tavern has served as a longtime local landmark, including stints as a library and historic site. Recently, the tavern received a $50,000 National Trust for Historic Preservation grant for renovations, including upgraded courtyard lighting, terrace furniture, and a pergola ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. The building, purchased by Diane and Dave Rey in 2024 for $4.1 M, continues to serve food and host entertainment. The grant recognizes its role in the “neighborhood’s unique history and identity.” ($)

Let’s say it’s a busy workday, but you don’t have to be at an office and let’s be honest, nobody gets any work done at home — where are you going? That’s a question being discussed on the Annapolis subreddit. Water views are considered a bonus (duh). Top suggestions have included Bread and Butter Kitchen (which does have a nice water view), Black Market Bakers, and Bean Rush.

The discussion also raises a few good points about what qualifies for an ideal remote workspace. Is it the atmosphere? Coffee quality? Snack options? WiFi download speed? Opinions vary.

Scoop publisher Ryan offers his endorsement for Bread and Butter Kitchen’s new space “The Hub,” Bean Rush Cafe, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, and Curate Café & Bakery. Scoop writer Dylan (who is writing this story) has a completely different preference — any branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library (no noise and no pressure to buy anything).

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Other than wearing sweaters again, of course…

🎸 Back Creek | September Sunsets Concert Series | Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park moves its beloved summer concert series across Back Creek | Thursdays from 6–8 PM

🎨 West Street | First Sunday Arts Festival | 100+ vendors, dancing in the street, and unlimited creativity | September 7

🐮 Crownsville | 73rd annual Anne Arundel County Fair | Iconic food, tractor pulls, contests, farm animals, and so much more | September 10–14

🦐 Sandy Point State Park | Maryland Seafood Festival | Heaps of seafood, fun exhibitors, and beer | September 13 & 14

🎙️ Downtown Annapolis | Annapolis Songwriters Festival | Dirty Heads, 10,000 Maniacs, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more singer-songwriters | September 11–14

🌍 Admiral Heights | 35th annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival | Celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of the African Diaspora | September 13

🌴 Eastport | 20th annual Boatyard Beach Bash | Close your eyes and let the music take you to Key West | September 20

🪕 Sandy Point State Park | Baygrass Music Festival | Greensky Bluegrass, Molly Tuttle, and other bluegrass artists | September 20 & 21

🥃 Downtown Annapolis | Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars | Best guys night/networking event of the year | September 25

And something we would be looking forward to if they weren’t sold out

The Renaissance Festival. Told ya. Literally every day is sold out.

The Annapolis Pickleball Club/Bay Capital Mortgage Open.

Tomorrow (Thursday, September 4) at 11 AM, the Say My Name Memorial will be dedicated at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Cemetery. This long-awaited tribute honors 1,700+ individuals who died at Crownsville State Hospital, many buried in unmarked graves between 1912–1965 during an era of Jim Crow segregation and neglect. Conceived by the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery and led by Anne Arundel County, the memorial — inscribed with names of those once identified only by numbers — stands as a solemn recognition of their humanity and dignity.

All community members, descendants, advocates, and allies are invited. Parking and shuttles available at the County Fairgrounds. Note: Parking at the cemetery isn’t permitted.

Endless summer friends, don’t fret. The September Sunset Concert Series from Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park continues the summer fun with four weeks of tunes — from rock to funk to hip-hop — with the incomparable backdrop of Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd). This Thursday (9/4), listen to Arcade (5:45–6:45 PM) and Rickshaw Lizard (7–8 PM). If you’ve never been, some tips:

You want to know who’s performing at this year’s Annapolis Songwriters Festival? There’s an app for that. No, really — the Annapolis Songwriters Festival has an official app, and you can access the full schedule there, along with artist bios, venue locations, ticket orders, and all other things festival related. Plus, as you go through the schedule, you can plan which performances you want to attend and create your own saved custom schedule within the app. Get it via Google or Apple app stores.

If you have fond memories of the Scholastic Book Fair as a kid, here’s something even better: the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council’s annual Book Fair is an event where you can donate your old books, buy new-to-you used books, and support a local nonprofit’s literacy efforts. The AACLC helps adults who are either not yet functionally literate or who are not yet functionally literate in English.

The book fair, now in its fifth year, is set for September 27 from 10 AM – 4 PM at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall. You can donate books through next Monday, September 8, at drop-off locations around the county — that’s an extension on the original donation deadline, so take advantage of the extra time to sift through your bookshelves and find a few you want to pass on to another reader. Email [email protected] for drop-off details.

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The Board of Education holds its regular monthly meeting today at noon at the Parham Building (2644 Riva Road, Annapolis) and the biggest order of business will be Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell’s FY2027 capital budget recommendation. This is the budget that outlines all priorities for construction projects. (Once the board hears Dr. Bedell’s recommendations, there will be a public workshop on Sept. 15 at 6 PM at the Parham Building.) See the full agenda for the meeting, and submit testimony either in person or online.

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Fall means one thing: Historic Annapolis’s Blazers . Bourbon . Cigars. Think smooth bourbon tastings, hand-rolled cigars, sharp blazers, and a chance to mix with the region’s top business leaders — but with a purpose. Every ticket for the must-attend networking event of the year supports Historic Annapolis and its mission to preserve the stories and historic charm that make Annapolis so unique. It’s indulgence you can feel good about. Reserve your spot.*

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78 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 8% | ESE 7 mph (6 knots)

82 🌡️ 67 | 🌥️ | 8% | S 15 mph (13 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 78ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

🌳🎵 = Outdoor Concert

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | PJ and Neal | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
The Point | Aidan Ewald | 5–8 PM

49 West | Unified Jazz Ensemble | 7–9:30 PM
Brian Boru | Nicky Stacy | 6–9 PM
🌳🎵 Dinner Under The Stars | Seth Kibel​ & The Kleztet | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
🌳🎵 Historic London Town | Eastport Oyster Boys | 6–7:30 PM | Tickets
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Loose Change | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan/Pressing Strings | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The music of ABBA | 8 PM | Tickets
Severna Park Taphouse | Aaron Hawkins | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | The Bards | 9:30 PM

College football week 1 is in the books and just like it’s supposed to be (although don’t tell Army or Alabama), it was an easy one for Navy. They rolled the VMI Keydets 52-7 in front of a crowd of 30,014. They even covered the spread (42.5). And as I like to say even though I’ve never gambled in my life: good teams win, great teams beat the spread.

Navy’s next game is also at home this weekend against a slightly more formidable UAB.

We interrupt this newsletter with a WNAV Radio (1430 AM) announcement. The Annapolis-based station has extended its partnership with the Naval Academy Athletic Association through 2027, continuing decades of Navy sports coverage. Broadcasting Midshipmen athletics since 1949, they’ll expand programming for the 2025 football season with the new Navy GameDay lineup, including podcasts, pregame shows, and live broadcasts. Fans can enjoy a full-day Saturday experience with the Anchors Aweigh Podcast (one of our favs 😉), the Navy Football Podcast (another of our favs), and the WNAV Navy Tailgate Show, keeping Navy football and other athletics accessible on air and online across Annapolis and beyond.

Women's Soccer (5-2)
8/31 @ VCU | 7 PM

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