🍦Pastrana to flip the White House lawn

Good morning, Annapolis. There are about 40% more crabs in the Bay this year compared to last year. So why are bushels still busting your budget? Fuel prices for one. It’s estimated that a bushel of large males that cost ~$300 last year will run you ~$450 right now.

Btw, look for the True Blue logo to guarantee you’re eating Maryland Crab. Forward Brewing, LEO, Cantler’s, The Point, and Wild Country Seafood are all True Blue.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon

School’s out and vacation season is here! Take advantage of your extra flexibility this summer and schedule your dental cleaning before the busy fall season arrives.

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Keep your smile shining bright all summer long. Schedule your visit today by booking online through our website or calling 443-603-9000.

Morabito Family Dental is proud to care for the smiles of our Annapolis neighbors, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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DNR just opened its annual photo contest — and yes, it's a statewide story, but Annapolis has some of the most talented photographers we know. The grand prize winner takes home $700, a one-year state park passport, and gets their shot on the cover of DNR’s 2027 calendar.

Photos compete by season across subjects from birds to landscapes to "Weather and Wonder." A Fan Favorite gets crowned by Facebook vote, and new this year, DNR is scouting images for the hard cards sold with hunting and fishing licenses.

Last year's contest drew nearly 1,800 photos from 500 photographers. Enter here.

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Dinner with five strangers picked just for you? That's Naptown Scoop Dinner Club. Take a quick quiz, grab a $15.99 seat, and learn the restaurant's location the morning of June 17. Optional secret afterparty included. Naptown Scoop Dinner Club #3 is how Annapolitans make friends now. Join the fun.

🎨 Bounce! Annapolis Gallery Walk - Stroll the Arts District as galleries stay open late, with street musicians, demos, and sips along West Street, Main Street, and Maryland Avenue.

🎈🎶 Thursday Night LIVE! - The Chucks bring pop rock to Annapolis Town Center's outdoor music series.

☘️ Tides and Tunes - Annapolis’ favorite Irish band, Dublin 5, kicks off Eastport’s iconic concert series.

🌊 Bouquet & Paddle - Paddleboard or kayak on the water, then build a custom floral bouquet — the only workout that ends with a centerpiece.

🎨 Annapolis Arts Week Bounce! Art Party! - Dress head-to-toe in your favorite color for the Monochrome Edition — DJ, interactive art, sips, and fundraising for Annapolis Arts Week.

👔 Annapolis Pride Fashion Show Fundraiser - Queen Jaylah Nicole emcees a runway show with local designers, followed by a reception with an open bar — all benefiting Annapolis Pride.

🎈🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving everything from 4–8 PM at Truman Parkway.

⛵ Maryland Cures Cancer Regatta - Charity sailing race followed by the Rock the Dock party at Eastport Yacht Club with live music by Pretty Big Deal.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, tacos, coffee, and spirits from 7 AM–noon at Truman Parkway.

🎈👩‍🎨 Local by Design at The Gallery - 30+ local artisans featuring fine art, furniture, jewelry, vintage finds, and home decor.

🌱 Fig & Flower One Year Anniversary Party! - Celebrate with live music, light bites, open bar, and a floral giveaway in the back garden. A portion of sales benefits NAMI.

🎈🐮 Bullride Mania Rodeo - Real bulls, real riders, and the longest eight seconds in sports at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

🎭 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) - Pasadena Theatre Company barrels through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in one wild comedy. Two showtimes: 4 PM & 7 PM at Live Arts Studio, Annapolis Mall.

🎈🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, coffee, crafts, and spirits from 9 AM–noon at Truman Parkway.

🎈 🇺🇸 Flag Day at Hogshead Trades Museum - Sew a star, design a flag, and become a vexillologist for the day celebrating America 250.

🎈🐮 Naptown Flea - 25+ vintage vendors slinging curated clothing, handmade goods, and finds you didn't know you needed at 24 Market Space. Also: adoptable dogs from 1–3 PM (none of which have fleas).

🎭 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) - Pasadena Theatre Company's fast-paced comedy tackles all 37 of Shakespeare's plays. Two showtimes: 1 PM & 4 PM at Live Arts Studio, Annapolis Mall.

🎈 🎨 America 250 - this is US - Add your own 3'x3' quilt-style painting to Gallery 57 West's collaborative America 250 display. Free, all supplies provided, all ages welcome. Runs through August 30.

🎈 🎡 Annapolis Fest - Reithoffer carnival (final weekend) at Annapolis Mall with thrill rides, kiddie attractions, games, and food. Thursday–Sunday.

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County Executive Steuart Pittman is term-limited, so the budget the County Council votes on today is his last.

The council meets today at 10 AM for the final vote on the fiscal 2027 budget. Don't confuse it with the regular council meeting — that's Monday, June 15.

We'll break down the budget once the votes are counted. Monday's regular session has its own full plate. On the docket:

Also on the agenda: charter amendments that would make the County Attorney a joint hire of the executive and council, plus new rules for freestanding signs and the Resilience Authority. Monday's full agenda here.

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🏍️ Capital Air – Local legend Travis Pastrana will backflip a dirt bike over the UFC octagon at the White House on Saturday. Pastrana pitched UFC boss Dana White the idea at a slapping contest in Vegas last week (seriously). White gave the green light on Tuesday. He'll use a 250cc dirt bike in honor of America's 250th anniversary. And he's so stoked that he pulled out of a rally race where he's currently leading the season to make this jump.

🏗️ Promises kept – The Stanton Community Center renovation is proceeding, according to Mayor Jared Littmann. The FY27 budget adds the final $504,000 needed for design work, construction is slated to start next summer, and the city has penciled in $5.65 million to build. The center dates to 1881 and was once the county's first Black high school. Residents get a say at the 60%, 90%, and 100% design milestones.

⚽ Extra Time – Add one more to our World Cup watch guide: Waterman's Tavern in Edgewater hosts a USA vs. Paraguay party Friday — 9 PM kickoff, $3.50 domestic beers all night, $6 soccer bombs, and live music from Chris Button from 6–9 PM.

⚽ All square – The Annapolis Blues women finished in a 2-2 draw with Richmond Ivy last night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Meanwhile in Loudon County, the men fell to Loudon United’s USL 2 team 2-1. The men are back at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Wednesday. The next doubleheader is June 21.

🎓 Four More Years – The Board of Education voted 8–0 to renew Superintendent Mark Bedell's contract through 2030, then he signed it on the spot. Board members credited him with nearly eliminating staffing vacancies and fully staffing bus routes since 2022. Just one person spoke against the renewal. He will earn $372,171.60 in the first year of the contract.

🌏 Worldly Goods – World Market opens Friday, June 26 at 160 Jennifer Rd, filling the former Modell's space next to Trader Joe’s that sat empty for six years. It's the chain's first Anne Arundel County store, and it arrives mid-launch of World Market's biggest-ever gourmet food expansion — an Asian Market section stocking 700+ snacks, from Buldak ramen to collectible Kit Kats.

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94 🌡️ 74 | ⛈️ | 36% ☔ | 💨 W 8 mph (7 knots)

94 🌡️ 71 | ⛈️ | 65% ☔ | 💨 W 9 mph (8 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 73ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | The Annapolis Round Up | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Michael K | 7–10 PM
🌳🎵 AMM Tides & Tunes | Dublin 5 | 7–9 PM
🌳🎵 Annapolis Town Center | The Chucks | 6:30–8:30 PM
Beer Farm | The Devaney Brothers | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Suzy and Shaun | 6–9 PM
Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Open Mic | 7–11 PM
Dark Horse | Lee Wilder w/ Neal Hooks | 9 PM
Killarney House | Kristi Allen | 6–9 PM
La Sierra | Cristopher Dean | 5:30–8:30 PM
The Lodge | Moe Stringz Steel Pan Duo | 5:30–8:30 PM
Mother’s Peninsula Grille | Dave Tieff & Cade Long | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Orianthi | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Aaron Hawkins | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Tony Streamella Band | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | George Evans | 6 PM

The Admiral’s Cup | Nate & Jim Acoustic Duo, Mad Planet | 3:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | Wildflowers | 8:30 PM
Beer Farm | Michael McHenry | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Timmie Metz Band | 9 PM
Brian Boru | Aidan & Bryan | 7–10 PM
Captain’s Daughter | TBA | 5–7 PM
The Choptank | J Time Acoustic | 8 PM
Coconut Joe's | Mike Newberry | 5–8 PM
Galway Bay | Ciaran Quinn | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Jennifer Schimpf | 4:30–7:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7:30–10:30 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Jonathan Viers | 5–8 PM
Market Space | Bobby Betlejewski | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Blues in a Blender | 10 PM
Old Stein Inn | Eddie Pasa | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kevin Lee | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The Sergio Mendes Band | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | BroRoy | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Adam Merkle | 9 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Crimson Lace | 7 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | The Bards | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Joe Fitz | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Moon Cherry | 9:45 PM

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