🍦Annapolis is rebranding

Good morning, Annapolis. The world trillion has been all over headlines lately. But just how big is it? Well, if you counted one number every second, it would take a week and a half to reach a million, about 32 years to reach a billion, and 31,688 years to reach a trillion. So yeah, it’s a big number.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon

There's a lot happening at Annapolis Mall right now.

Over the coming months, several new retailers and experiences will be opening their doors, including Aéropostale, OFFLINE by Aerie, Abercrombie & Fitch, POP MART, Miss A, JACK & JONES, Tesla, Dave & Buster's, and DICK'S House of Sport.

That's a mix of fashion, collectibles, entertainment, sports, and more, giving shoppers plenty of new reasons to stop by. Whether you're looking to update your wardrobe, discover your next obsession, or spend an afternoon with family and friends, there's a lot to look forward to.

With UNIQLO now open and more announcements on the horizon, Annapolis Mall is continuing to grow into one of the area's go-to destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

See which brands are coming next.

Annapolis is getting another makeover — the graphic-design kind, not the City Dock kind.

The city says it's spending the coming weeks evaluating its "overall visual brand system" so everything holds up in a more digital world, and it's asking residents, business owners, and anyone with an opinion to weigh in through a short survey.

We did it and hope you will, too.

I’d wager that most folks don’t know much about Annapolis’ imagery. We’ll start from the top of the flag. The crown is a tribute to Queen Anne for whom Annapolis is named. The rose represents England and the thistle, Scotland.

Btw, the survey announcement didn’t reveal what’s being updated and we aren’t trying to imply that the flag is. We just love the motto and thought you’d find it interesting.

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Now playing…

🎭 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents Cabaret, through June 20. Last call for the Kit Kat Klub — the open-air theater at the City Dock closes the show Sunday, with performances Thursday through Sunday at 8:30. It's a fitting pick for the company's 60th season.

🍸 Classic Theatre of Maryland presents Tartuffe in the garden at Reynolds Tavern, Tuesday evenings through August 25. Molière's con-man comedy, served under the stars at 7:30. Tickets run $61–$89, plus a $25 food-and-drink minimum — so come hungry.

Up next…

🎹 Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, July 2–25. Tickets are on sale now if you'd like a seat before it feels like the earth moved under your feet.

🎬 The Colonial Players present their 10-Minute Play Festival, July 17–26. Eight brand-new plays by local writers — pirates, aliens, and a few existential crises — crammed into one night at the East Street theater-in-the-round, all for $10.

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Juneteenth marks the day the last enslaved Americans learned they were free. And it’s been a big deal in Annapolis ever since the first parade in 2021.

First, the logistics. City of Annapolis offices are closed Friday, June 19, along with the Pip Moyer Recreation Center and the Stanton Center. Trash and recycling still run on the normal schedule, and Annapolis Transit keeps regular hours. Post offices, county offices, and libraries take the federal holiday too.

Now the fun stuff:

Visit theannapolisjuneteenth.org and Annapolis Recreation & Parks to learn more.

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🚵‍♂️ Chain of Thought – We interrupt our regular Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS updates for a message straight from Rex. To be in the service of others. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable – emotionally and physically. Ahh, it’s just a kiss of breeze on the nose, keep pedaling. All these thoughts have bubbled up regularly over the last 45 days of our ride. For my lovely, beautiful friend & inspiration Laura Olds, for Darrell, Becky, Kristen, Bill McKinney, and so many others. . . I am riding for you and with you always.*

🎓 Budget Day – The Anne Arundel County Board of Education meets Wednesday at 6:30 PM to adopt its final FY2027 operating and capital budgets — the last word on roughly $1.9 billion in school spending. It follows the County Council, which passed its own budget June 11 with record school funding. Watch on AACPS-TV or go in person.

🏄 Back on Board – Capital SUP is returning to Spa Creek. The paddleboard-and-kayak outfitter has opened a downtown spot at 326 First Street. The locally-owned watercraft rental company was born on Spa Creek but hasn’t had an outpost on the north side of Eastport for some time now. We’re excited to see them back.

🏀 Court and Country – Navy basketball set the field for the 13th Veterans Classic, and this year it moves to Veterans Day itself. On Wednesday, November 11, Alumni Hall hosts a doubleheader: South Florida vs. St. Joseph's at 3 PM, then Navy welcomes Penn around 5:30.

🎶 Pitch-Perfect Plans – The Annapolis Opera unveiled its 54th season, and it swings from comic to tragic. Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance opens the MainStage October 30, and Verdi's Rigoletto arrives in March. In between: a "Pasta & Puccini" dinner, a Mozart showcase, and a children's take on The Ugly Duckling.

🏃 Save the Date (Eventually) – Registration for the 2027 Annapolis Running Festival is open now — even if the date isn't. Organizers say the calendar is on hold while Navy-Marine Corps Stadium sorts its schedule, but the first 50 half-marathon sign-ups lock in a $50 entry. Register first, figure out when you're running later.

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79 🌡️ 66 | ☀️ | 13% ☔ | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

86 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | 16% ☔ | 💨 S 10 mph (9 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 75ºF
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
The Admiral’s Cup | Madisun Bailey | 7–10 PM
Brian Boru | Ray Weaver | 6–9 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
🌳🎵 Chronic Sailing | Kristi Allen | TBA
Middleton Tavern | Mike McHenry | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Sophie Bernitt | 6–9 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

49 West | Dave Chappell & Friends | 5–7 PM
49 West | The Black Feathers | 8–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Stephen Henson/Slip Hippies | 7–10 PM
Brian Boru | Joey Fitz | 6–9 PM
🌳🎵 Dinner Under the Stars | D'Vibe and Conga | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Julep | Dana B | 5–8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Justin Ryan | 5–8 PM
Middleton Tavern | Alex Lee | 6–9 PM
Pirates Cove | Nate Finn | 6–9 PM
The Point | Aaron Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Robyn Hitchcock w/ Emma Swift | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Aidan Ewald | 9 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Open Mic | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Steve and V | 9 PM

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