🍦A Toast to Pusser's 🍹

Good morning, Annapolis. This is Naptown Scoop, helping you sail into the weekend with fair winds and following seas . . . and all the local updates and event details to make it a great one!

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— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Chelsea Harrison, & Ryan Sneddon

P.S. Happy early birthday, Leah Hester and Sarah Castle! 🎂

We’re not crying. You’re crying! Ok, full disclosure . . . Lauren did tear up writing this. 😢 It’s not easy saying goodbye to the iconic Pusser’s Caribbean Grille after three decades along Ego Alley. Before it closes on October 31 and Atlas’ two new restaurants (Marmo and Armada) take over, we’re taking a walk down memory lane. From romances to celebrity sightings – and all the shenanigans in between – we’ve heard it all. We received an outpour of memories from staff and customers. And, we’re not just talking about the world-famous Painkiller Rum drinks. 🍹

🎉 Party Alert: Get the scoop on the Boat Show Bash on Friday, October 11 at Pusser’s too. Join the goodbye tour and read our Farewell to Pusser’s.

St. Anne’s School continues to make its mark as an independent school that is dedicated to educating students through the Wonder Years: two-years-old through Eighth Grade. Top reasons families choose St. Anne’s School include:

Our students make an impact. And they do so with heart. Come see why the future is bright at St. Anne’s School:

K-8 Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, October 16 from 7–8 PM
K-8 Open House: Friday, November 8 from 9:30–11 AM

Monday: Fall Into Fun with these Upcoming Fall Festivals
Tuesday: Create Lasting Family Memories at Homestead Gardens' Fall Fest Weekends
Wednesday: Purple Cherry-renovated waterfront living in Severna Park
Thursday: Happy Accidents Make Great Photo-Ops 📷️

Yes, the Annapolis Sailboat Show is the place to see gorgeous catamarans and monohulls. But this year’s showstopper boat is actually a much different type of stunner: a 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon restoration by Muller Marine. The 18-foot sailboat is the project of Corey Blazevich, Muller Marine’s owner since 2020, who took the boat off his landlord’s hands when it was left sitting at a marina.

Blazevich and his team invested countless hours and over $10,000 in the project, bringing her back to her original glory. With the success of the restoration, the team decided to bring Muller Marine to the Sailboat Show for the first time ever and showcase opportunities for further projects. “I want to show the area that we can do more than just bottom painting and simple work,” he told the Capital Gazette. “We can do full restorations.” ($)

Sorry to be the bearer of bay news but — there are Bay Bridge closures scheduled for next week. But this is for preservation and maintenance, so it’s important. Here’s the schedule, weather permitting:

🚙 Sunday: Westbound closed 11 PM–5 AM
🚙 Tuesday, Wednesday: Eastbound closed 8 PM–5 AM
🚙 Thursday: Eastbound closed 9 PM–8 AM
🚙 Friday:  Eastbound closed 11 AM–7 AM

Note that the westbound span will have two-way traffic during eastbound closures.

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Yes, yes it is a mermaid skeleton. And it’s outside Local by Design’s Downtown location at 41 Maryland Ave. Be sure to check out their storefront for unique locally-made wares, artwork, workshops, and events.

Did you guess correctly? If not, don’t give up the Scoop! We’ll have another mystery spot for you next week.

Thanks for playing and congrats to @cathy_pop, @historicannapolis, and @xtinaelder for being the first 3 to answer correctly. 🎉

As summer fades into fall and you shift from vacations to back-to-school and holiday planning, maintaining your lawn is probably the last thing on your mind. Why not leave it to the experts? Fall is the best time to start a Lawn Doctor Annual Lawn Care Program, setting the stage for a lush, green yard that brings Spring envy. Programs include Fertilization and Weed Control, Aeration and Seeding, Mosquito Control, Tick Control, and Perimeter Pest Control. Contact Lawn Doctor today to get a quote.

🚨 Warning: Hunger pains ahead. 🚨

Cozy Cafes ☕️ 🥐 Call us cozy, but we love a good pumpkin-spiced anything. 🎃

Das ist Fondue!

🧀 Oktober FondueFest is back at The Melting Pot and it’s meatier and cheesier than ever! It starts off with Bavarian Beer Cheese Fondue, featuring a festive way to dip with hot-off-the-grill bratwurst, braised short rib, summer sausage, and more. Enjoy a salad and Black Forest Chocolate Fondue. Costs $45/person (4 course options also available for $63). Minimum purchase of two required for three- and four-course options. Add a Sam Adams Octoberfest beer, new Oktoberfest-inspired cocktails, or a glass of German wine. Make your reservations now. No passport required. — 2348 Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis, MD

Fall for Ice Cream 🍦

Annapolis Ice Cream Company 🎃+🍞=🍦 : They may be sold out of Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream, but they just stocked up on Pumpkin Bread. Our sources say they should have this flavor throughout the weekend. Our advice? Go sooner, rather than later! — 196 Main Street, Annapolis, MD

Enjoying Foodie Friday? Ideas for other specials or features for us to include? Let us know. Email [email protected].

Kinder Farm Park’s annual fall festival, set for Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, isn’t your usual autumnal get-together — this is a big event. Activities include a straw maze, a pumpkin patch, games, crafts, hayrides, demonstrations, and much more. Food trucks and retail craft vendors will be on the scene. Registration required.

Levity + creativity + movement. That’s the combination Lululemon ambassadors Claire Bowdren, Lori McClelland, and Lindsay Cook are offering at the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Celebration on Sunday 8–10 AM at Annapolis Town Center. You’re invited to come enjoy a morning of yoga, followed by healthy refreshments from Toastique. It’s free, but be sure to register.

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.

On the agenda for Monday’s City Council meeting:

The meeting is at 7 PM in City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to submit testimony or watch online. — 160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD

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68 🌡️ 54 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 WNW 8 mph (7 knots)

76 🌡️ 58 | ☀️ | 2% | 💨 W 8 mph (7 knots)

78 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 S 13 mph (11 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

49 West | The High and Wides | 7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Rick and The Revolving Doors | 9-12 PM
Brian Boru | Meg and Bryan | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Jayce Gallagher | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | National Bohemians | 9 PM
Great Frogs | Jennifer Schimpf | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 6–9 PM
Market House | Alex G and Faith Estrada | 7–10 PM
Middleton Tavern | Shatners | 10 PM
Old Stein Inn | Alexander Peters | 7 – 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Doug Stone and Terry McBride | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Boroy | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | The Freebyrds | 5 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Nate Finn | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Wild Grey Hairz | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Justin Berdeguez | 3–7PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Sidewalk Soul | 9:45 PM

49 West | John Jensen | 4–6 PM
49 West | Evan Mcmillian and Hunter Harris | 7:30–9:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Sidewalk Soul | 9 PM
Bread & Butter Kitchen | Michael Kocher | 10 AM–1 PM
Brian Boru | Lauren and Rusty | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Hunter Rich | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | The Loop | 2–5 PM
Dinner Under the Stars | Them Crazy Maracas | 6–9 PM
Great Frogs | b.en | 1–4 PM
Great Frogs | Katie Fisher | 5–7:30 PM
Killarney House | Poehemia | 8–11 PM
Lucky Bird | The Fuses | 11 AM–3 PM
Middleton Tavern | Mac Heat | 10 PM
Pirates Cove | Levi Stephens | 8–11 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Technicolor Motor Home | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Meerkat Nation | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Jesse Lee | 10 PM
Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Fast Times | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Brendan Lane | 3–7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Pandor | 9:45 PM

Bread & Butter Kitchen | Combo Indigo | 10 AM–1 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Dave Hawkins | 2–5 PM
Galway Bay | Brandon the Wandering Bard | 4–8 PM
Great Frogs | Justin Singleton | 1–4 PM
Market House | Casey McConville | 4–6 PM
Old Stein Inn | Mike Surrat | 2–6 PM
Pirates Cove | Aaron Hawkins | 3–6 PM
Rams Head On Stage | The McCartney Experience | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Shawn Owen | 3–7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Nick MacCleary | 9 PM

In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, hosts Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner preview Army-Navy Cup XIII, the annual men's soccer showdown between archrivals Army and Navy. Plus, they talk to Navy men's soccer coach Tim O'Donohue and review the Navy football’s win over Air Force in the opening leg of the CIC Trophy series. Listen.

Baseball
10/13 vs. Towson | Noon

Women's Rugby (2-2)
10/11 vs Princeton | 11 AN

Men's Rugby (6-0)
10/12 @ Walsh | Noon

Women's Soccer (8-6-1)
10/11 vs. Bucknell | 7 PM

Men's Soccer (3-4-4)
10/11 vs. Army | 7 PM

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