🍦Where to hit the ground running

Good morning, Annapolis. Football technically returns Saturday at 7 PM, when the Ravens host the Eagles at M&T for the preseason opener. None of it counts (the starters play about a quarter) but someone in your group chat will still form a permanent opinion about the third-string quarterback.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon

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Hammer & Nails, the men's grooming shop that helped change a state law so it could pour something stronger than beer, opens to the public Thursday, August 20 at Annapolis Harbour Center (2574A Solomons Island Road).

Owner Steven Frid is focused on creating an experience that goes far beyond the haircut. The shop offers cuts, beard services, shaves, skin care, and hand and foot grooming in a comfortable upscale environment. There’s oversized leather chairs, noise-cancelling headphones, and even your own TV. "For a lot of men, grooming has always been treated like an errand – get a haircut and move on to the next thing," Frid said. "We've created a full grooming experience specifically for men . . . where guys can relax and take some time for themselves."

About that drink. After signing the lease, Frid learned Anne Arundel’s barbershop license covered beer and wine but not liquor, so he testified in Annapolis for the bill to allow more for his customers. Gov. Wes Moore signed it May 26, and since July 1 a licensed Anne Arundel salon can serve a customer 1.7 ounces of liquor during a service, with nothing poured after 9 PM. When doors open officially, customers aged 21 years and older will receive a complimentary drink with their service. Frid said customers can have one of the following: 12 oz beer, 5 oz glass of wine, a 1.7 oz pour of liquor, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Davidsonville resident Frid is bringing the nationally recognized Hammer & Nails brand to Naptown. Founding memberships are available until doors open on August 20 for $96 to $372 a month, compared to $108 to $524 at regular rates.

✂️ The ribbon cutting is Friday, August 21, at noon, with tours and a chance to meet the team. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-8 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM.

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Yes, it’s hot outside, but (hopefully) not for much longer. And when the weather finally cools down, you might be ready to take up a new fitness hobby like running. Especially if you signed up for a fall race with naïve optimism earlier this year. Don’t worry, there’s still time to train.

So, you’ve laced up your shoes, charged your Garmin watch, and now it’s just a matter of where you go. Here are some of our favorite running spots in or near Annapolis. And hey, even if you’re an experienced runner, it’s never a bad idea to have a change of scene.

🏃‍♂️ Quiet Waters Park: You get paved paths with lots of shade through the wooded sections, plus views of the South River and Harness Creek. Parking costs money. $8 per vehicle daily ($5 with an MVA handicapped tag), open 7 days, 7 AM to dusk.

🏃‍♂️ B&A Bike Trail: When you want to go for distance, this is the obvious choice. It’s paved, flat, and goes from Annapolis all the way up to Glen Burnie—a full 13.3 miles.

🏃‍♂️ Downtown: This one will take some navigating, as you’ll have to use sidewalks and crosswalks while watching out for cars and other pedestrians, but there’s definitely something very Annapolitan about running from Eastport, over the Spa Creek bridge, around downtown, and over the Naval Academy Bridge.

🏃‍♂️ Greenbury Point: If you want to get away from so much pavement, Greenbury Point has a system of unpaved trails and packed gravel trails, all surrounded by plenty of nature to enjoy.

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🎈 = family-friendly events

🎶 Annapolis Chamber Music Festival Concert 1: French Connection - ACMF’s 11th season opens with works by Jolivet, Stravinsky, and Ravel, plus an opening night reception.

🎨 Flower Happy Hour - Create a summer bouquet with local flowers and sip sangria at Historic London Town & Gardens.

🍽️ Food Truck Fridays - 12+ food trucks serving up diverse cuisines at 275 Harry S. Truman Parkway. 4-8 PM.

🎶 Annapolis Chamber Music Festival Concert 2: Fine Wine & Finer Music - Works by Florence Price, Samuel Barber, and George Gershwin paired with curated wines, celebrating America’s 250th.

🎈⚓ 20th Annual Crab Cup - CRAB’s sailing races, poker run, and shore party with live music support accessible boating programs for people with disabilities.

🎨 Folklore & Folktales Exhibit Opening - A group exhibition exploring folk art and storytelling at AND Creative Gallery, paired with a vendor market at ArtFarm Studios.

🌱 Compost Demonstration - Master Gardeners teach composting at Quiet Waters Park. AA County residents receive a free compost bin.

🎨 Living History: First Maryland Regiment - Drop-in program at Hogshead Trades Museum where the First Maryland Regiment demonstrates life in 1776.

🎶 English Country Dance - Dance like it’s 1776 with live music and a beginner lesson. No partner or experience needed.

🎥 Film Screenings: The American Revolution by Ken Burns - Military history clips from the documentary series at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

📚 AAUW Collections of Books - Drop off used books at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to support November’s book sale benefiting scholarships for women.

🎶 Sunrise Paddle - Early morning paddle on Back Creek to watch the sunrise over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

🎶 Annapolis Chamber Music Festival Concert 3: Family Concert - ACMF’s first family concert features Ravel’s Mother Goose and a chamber version of Peter and the Wolf. Children under 18 free.

🎈🎨 Anchors + Artisans - Over 50 local makers and artists at Annapolis Town Center with live music by Mixed Business Duo.

🎶 Maryland Hall Presents BloomHaven: Jazz and Jams - Natalie Brooke Band and Ahmed Warshanna Trio bring funk, jam, and jazz to the Maryland Hall lawn.

📚 Grand Opening of Sweet Escape Bookshop - Meet the owner of this new mobile bookstore at BD Provisions in Severna Park. Ribbon-cutting at 12:30 PM.

🚌 Rabbi Josh’s Tour of Richmond’s Jewish History - Day trip exploring Jewish life in the Confederacy, visiting Beth Ahabah, Hebrew Cemetery, and the Civil War Museum.

🎨 America 250 - this is US - Add your own 3’x3’ painting to a collaborative quilt celebrating America’s 250th at Gallery 57 West.

🐮 Local by Design at The Gallery - Over 30 local artisans selling fine art, furniture, jewelry, and vintage finds.

🎨 Framing and Finishing: Woodworking in the Colonial Age - Over 50 18th-century woodworking tools at Hammond Harwood House from 9 AM to 5 PM.

🐮 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market - Fresh local produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods every Saturday and Sunday morning.

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✏️ New charter school cuts ribbon: After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the doors of New Village Academy open to the public on August 18 with a ribbon-cutting celebration 4 to 6 PM. The high school, located in the Annapolis Mall above the Container Store, is unique in that students will spend mornings in traditional educational classes, while afternoons will be spent developing community action projects. Doors open for students August 25. ($)

👩🏻‍🦽 Adaptive sports for Annapolis: This is a shocking stat: Nearly half of those living with a disability receive no physical activity. Enter Achilles International, an adaptive sports nonprofit that pairs disabled athletes with running and walking guides. The new Annapolis chapter launched in August. Practices run Sundays at 8 AM on the Jones Station point of the B&A Trail. Sign up by emailing [email protected].

😻 Hello Kitty gets around (town): Have you seen this Hello Kitty Cafe Truck? The mobile unit of a brick-and-mortar cafe, Hello Kitty’s highly recognizable pink van drives around the country selling branded cafe treats and merch. On Saturday, August 22 from 10 AM to 7 PM, the van will be located near the entrance of AMC Theaters at the Annapolis Mall. Their cookies sell out fast, so get there early. Also: there are no actual kitties in that van. We asked.

🎶 Classical music, but make it Annapolis: The ASO just dropped tickets for In Nature’s Realm, a season inspired by all the drama nature can muster. Expect Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Jennifer Higdon, and guest artists including Lady Brion, Julian Schwarz, Esther Yoo, Stewart Goodyear, and Stephanie Waters. First, there’s Pops in the Park. Follow it up with the ASO x Forward Brewing collab on September 20. 🍻

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90 🌡️ 74 | 🌤️ | 23% ☔ | 💨 W 7 mph (6 knots)

84 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | 58% ☔ | 💨 NE 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 84ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

🌳🎵= Outdoor concert

49 West | The Annapolis Round Up | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Kieran Lally | 7–10 PM
🌳🎵AMM Tides & Tunes | Jarflys | 7–9 PM
🌳🎵Annapolis Town Center | Justin Taylor | 6:30–8:30 PM
Beacon Waterfront Galley | Soren Mattson | 6–9 PM
Beer Farm | The Devaney Brothers | 5–8 PM
Brian Boru | Joey Fitz Duo | 6–9 PM
Dark Horse | The Corsicans | 9 PM
Killarney House | Anthony Broccolina | 6–9 PM
La Sierra | Cristopher Dean | 5:30–8:30 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Crickets & Cicadas | 7 PM
O'Loughlin's | One Step Down | 7 PM
Pirates Cove | Jason Bishop | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Supernova - A Tribute to Oasis | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Aaron Hawkins | 5 PM
Severna Park Taphouse | Federico Jazz Night | 5:30 PM

49 West | Papa Presents: | 7:30–10 PM
The Admiral’s Cup | Enslow, Honey Sol | 3:30 PM
Annapolis Smokehouse & Tavern | The Monuments | 8:30 PM
🌳🎵Annapolis Sunset Cruise | Michael Miller | 7:30–9 PM | Tickets
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 | Joe Matheus | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Dave Tieff | 4–7 PM
Galway Bay | Jesse Moody | 7–10 PM
Great Frogs | Joe Esham | 5:30–8:30 PM
Killarney House | Pete Best | 7:30–10:30 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Dave Hawkins | 5–8 PM
Market House | Faith and the Faithful | 9 PM
Market Space | Russ Jacobsen | 6–9 PM
Middleton Tavern | Severn River Band | 10 PM
Mike’s Crabhouse | The Fuses | 6–8:30 PM
Old Stein | Eddie Pasa | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Kevin Lee | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | In Gratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Scott Hymes Band | 9 PM
Rams Head Tavern | Scott Voorhees | 9 PM
Renditions Golf Course | Replay | 6 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Tim Atkinson | 4 PM
Stan & Joe's Saloon | Mike McHenry Tribe | 9:45 PM

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