🍦Nitro Circus is coming back to Annapolis!

Good morning, Annapolis. A team of 100 Italian chefs gathered in London to cook and assemble a record-breaking tiramisu measuring 1,445 feet long. That's roughly five football fields of tiramisu. I can't decide if this is an impressive feat of culinary engineering or if somewhere a nonna is shaking her head in complete disappointment.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, & Duffy Perkins

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Joe Bigsby quit accounting because he was bored of sitting in a chair all day. Friday night, he stood on a stage as Anne Arundel County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.

The Magothy River Middle School STEM teacher was chosen from 88 nominees and six finalists at the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards. Over 700 people packed into the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills to celebrate Joe’s win.

Bigsby’s taught at Magothy River since 2018, leading classes in technology, engineering, and computer sciences. He’s also led several clubs; currently he’s the coach of the robotics team and sponsor of the strategy board game club.

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If the Blue Angels weren’t also in May, tomorrow might just be the best day of the month. That’s because it’s May Day. And while it’s celebrated many ways around the world, ours is the best and no, we’re not biased.

It’s a bit late to plan a basket but it’s not too late to plan a walk. And although we desperately want the warm weather back, we’re glad it won’t be tomorrow. The high will be in the low sixties which is not great because I already changed my closet over to summer but is great because in past years (looking at you 2024), many flowers wilted before we got good pics.

We’re putting the judges map below but if you want to know everything or you’re going to try a last minute basket (we’re rooting for you), we put together a comprehensive guide.

P.S. Judging starts at 10 AM so that’s the best time to start your walk for maximum bloomage.

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The Naval Academy’s new commandant defuses bombs for a living. So being responsible for 4,400 students should be a walk in the park, right?

Capt. Clinton A. Cornell, USNA Class of 2001, is currently commander of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE in San Diego. And he was just revealed as the 92nd commandant of midshipmen. He’ll officially take the role this June.

Captain Cornell’s resume sounds like Tom Clancy wrote it. In addition to EOD, he has qualifications like special operations officer, deep sea diving officer, and naval parachutist. He also has a bronze star (awarded for heroic service in combat).

Captain Austin “AJ” Jackson has served as commandant since Captain Clark’s departure.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

🎈💐 May Day - Businesses and residents decorate their front doors, porches, and stoops with magnificent flowers in the hopes of winning a blue ribbon and an invite to the exclusive winner’s tea.

🎈🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving amazing variety every Friday evening through November.

🎈🌱 Providence Spring Plant & Pottery Sale - Everything for spring planting plus beautiful handmade pottery perfect for Mother's Day gifts. Also on Saturday.

🎈📚 Annapolis Book Festival - 23rd annual celebration with renowned authors, children's activities, live music, and huge used book sale at Key School.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, coffee, crafts, and baked goods every Saturday.

🎈 Children's Day Festival - Free Family Friendly Event - Live music, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, authentic Latin food, and free books at the Children's Museum.

🎈🌱 Festival at the Farm - Healing horses, therapeutic experiences, yoga, meditation, and local food at Wellness House of Annapolis.

🎈🎬 Free Comic Book Day at Third Eye 2026 - Free comics, 20% off everything, sidewalk sales, and special door prizes for early arrivals.

🩰 Grand Opening Celebration - Ribbon cutting and open house for Fred Astaire Dance Studios' new Severna Park location.

📚 Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie A TOAST TO A FOUNDING MOTHER! - Afternoon tea experience with authors discussing their historical novel, perfect for Mother's Day.

🌱 2026 Spring Local Fun Festival - Shop Local celebration with live music, family activities, and "Spring into Wellness" section at Park Plaza.

🎈🎨 First Sunday Arts Festival - Free outdoor art market with 150+ vendors, live music on multiple stages, and local culinary delights.

🎈🛍️ Annapolis Vintage Market - 25 curated vintage vendors, food trucks, and live music at Hudson Street parking lot.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Sunday edition of the weekly farmers market with fresh local goods.

🎈🧱 Naptown Cubers Rubik's Cube Competition - Local speedcubing competition at the Busch library.

🎈🎶 Songbird Festival 2026 - Free music festival celebrating local and regional talent at Maryland Hall.

🏍️ Hometown Hero: Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus is coming back to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 23 — its first Annapolis stop since 2017, when 22,000 fans set the tour's North American attendance record. The Davidsonville native's 2026 show promises 100+ stunts, including a 75-foot backflip through a 35-foot wall of fire. It’s kinda like what we imagine would happen if the Savannah Bananas rode dirt bikes. Get tickets.

🚲 Pedal pushers: Annapolis' 29th Annual Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 15. If you have the time, join the party at City Dock from 7–9 AM for a t-shirt, bike safety checks, refreshments, and a short program at 8 AM. Meet at the Poplar Trail near the Annapolis Police Station at 7:15 AM to ride with a posse to City Dock. Register here (for Bike to Work Day in general, not the thing at City Dock).

🏈 Steel city reunion: Two days after the Steelers drafted Navy slotback Eli Heidenreich in the seventh round, they invited his fellow Pittsburgh native and teammate, running back Alex Tecza, to rookie minicamp. Minicamp is May 8–10.

🏈 More locals drafted: The Green Bay Packers traded up to grab Severna Park's own Trey Smack with the final pick of the sixth round — the only kicker taken in the entire NFL draft. The 2021 Severna Park High grad made 82.8% of his field goals at Florida, including a school-record 10 from 50+ yards. "Surreal feeling," he said. ($)

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The 23rd annual Annapolis Book Festival is Saturday, May, 2! The Festival is free and features over 50 nationally renowned authors discussing their newest books, lots of family-friendly activities and live entertainment, a Literary Marketplace, music, a huge used book sale, and several food trucks to satisfy everyone's taste. Saturday, May 2, 10 AM – 5 PM on Key School’s beautiful campus.*

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66 🌡️ 47 | 🌤️ | 3% ☔ | 💨 NW 14 mph (12 knots)

63 🌡️ 49 | 🌧️ | 45% ☔ | 💨 W 8 mph (7 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 58ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | Burnsie, David Augustus, Cameron Mae, Graham Furniss | 8–10:30 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Ryan Moran | 7–10 PM
Beer Farm | Daphne Eckman | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Doug Segree | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | Bronson Wagner & Greg Schroeder | 9 PM
Killarney House | Bridgette Michaels | 6–9 PM
La Sierra | Cristopher Dean | 5:30–8:30 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Alan Doyle w/ Bandits on the Run | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM

49 West | Tom Mitchell & Friends | 8–11 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Solid Maybe Music, Loose Change | 3:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Davidson Exchange | 8:30 PM
Beer Farm | Michael McHenry | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9 PM
Brian Boru | The Freelumps | 7–10 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
Coconut Joe's | Zach James | 5–8 PM
Great Frogs | Laura Brino | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Ciaran Quinn | 7:30–10:30 PM
Market Space | Russ Jacobsen | 6–9 PM
Old Stein Inn | Ryan Keith & Shane Tripp | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | John Luskey | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Lindsey Webster | 8 PM | Tickets
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Shiftwork Entertainment | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Desert Shade | 9:45 PM

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