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Good Morning, Annapolis. Tomorrow is National Clam Chowder Day but we're celebrating today. Monica from Bread & Butter Kitchen will be on Fox45 at 9:24 this morning teaching us how to make wicked good chowdah.

Let's get to it.

– Ryan Sneddon & Carrie Okie (the life of the party)

P.S. Happy birthday to Kristin Dubinski!

Remembering WRNR

When WRNR finally stopped broadcasting, we asked you to share your favorite memories of the station so we could share them with everyone. Thanks for the memories, RNR!

DJ John Hall announcing on air where all the police cars were sitting on route 50 with radar guns.
- Bill H
 

I moved to Annapolis a year ago from DC. One of the reasons was WRNR. When I moved to DC in the 90s, I listened to Rob Timm and crew at WHFS. In 2021, on a date in Annapolis, I heard WRNR, loved the music, then found out Rob Timm and the crew were here!

While unpacking my new Annapolis life, I won tickets to see the Lumineers, one of my favorite bands, at Merriweather in May 2022. It was my first ticket win ever and an amazing show. I felt so fortunate and so grateful.
- Beth C
 

Hi! One of my memories of RNR was when a hurricane rolled through town. The DJ that evening was a woman named Heather. I live on the South River and was home alone since my husband left to help his work keep the flood waters at bay. Heather stayed on air all night playing music and calmly talking.

It was like having a good friend in our living room. Thank God for a good old radio with batteries! Heather's stories, tone, and demeanor helped me stay calm while holding our dogs and hearing wind and rain howl like I’ve never heard it!!

I’ll never forget her for being there…a voice on the airwaves, that made a huge difference in one person's life.

Thank you Heather and WRNR.
- Lynn G

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Quick Hits

Going to school with a robot

Kate Rimel, a 14-year-old student at Magothy River Middle School in Arnold, can't always attend school in person due to her fight with leukemia. But she's still "going to school" with a robot she controls from her computer at home. It lets her attend her classes and talk to friends and teachers. Although Kate sometimes visits school, she uses the robot to learn most of the time. And she still has straight A's.

Glass ceiling, meet Alex.

Alex Szkotnicki was the only kid on the youth football team not recruited for wrestling. Fast forward. She's captain of the South River High School wrestling team, has won multiple prestigious tournaments, is the number 9 ranked female high school wrestler in the country, and is committed to wrestling powerhouse McKendree University — NCAA champs in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

This year, Alex became the second girl in Anne Arundel history to win a county title. But she wants more. On March 4, Alex wants to become the first girl to win a Maryland state title against boys. She's headed to the regional tournament this weekend. Good luck, Alex! ($)

Annapolis allows ADUs. What about Anne Arundel County?

County Council is considering a bill that makes it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units—aka ADUs—on their properties.

• ADUs, commonly known as secondary suites or granny flats, are independent living spaces on the property of single-family homes.

Annapolis City Council approved a similar law in October of 2021 allowing the rental of ADUs. As it stands, there are no approved units but there are 2 applications. County Council will hold a public hearing on the bill on March 6th. ($)

Local Business

Some Black Market Bakers news

I have good, no... great, no... excellent news for everyone who loves tasty treats. Black Market Bakers is opening a second location. They hope to open the new store (with an expanded menu!) in April but please be patient because construction takes time. Hang on, this gets even better. Since they'll be at Port Annapolis, you'll be able to experience BMB like never before — by boat.

It's an Artisans Market Weekend

Shopping for one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and stuff like that is fun. But you know what's even more fun? Meeting the artists who created it. The newly expanded Annapolis Artisans Market is open this weekend so you can do both! Here's the schedule:

• Friday 4-8 PM. Nibbles, adult bevvies, and DJ Crawdads
• Saturday 10 AM - 5PM. Spirit tastings with Gray Wolf, live music with Nicholas Ray, D&K Bakery and the Hot Dog Hideout truck
• Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM. D&K Bakery

Pop by at either 1818 Margaret Avenue or 1805 C&D Virginia Avenue. It doesn't matter which entrance. They're connected!

It's finally here, Foodies!

Annapolis Restaurant Week is upon us. From February 25 to March 5, thirty two participating restaurants have special prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you haven't had a date in a while consider this a sign. And no, I'm not volunteering to babysit.

Sponsored by Westfield Annapolis

YouTube stars at Westfield Annapolis

YouTube husband and wife duo PrestonPlayz & BriannaPlayz (with over 31 million combined subscribers) are coming to Westfield Annapolis! On March 18th from 12 – 5pm, they’ll meet & greet fans, sign pictures, and have a good time! Now here comes the good part.

They're also looking for 200 people to film a YouTube video after the mall closes! And those 200 people will have a chance to win a share of $100,000 dollars!

If you want a chance to be in a Preston and Brianna video, click here to learn more.

What's Happenin'

Dinner and a show?

You have some excellent opportunities to enjoy a show in town this weekend. Maybe hit Parley Room for a cocktail beforehand?

• The Book of Will at Colonial Players. An evocative love letter to Shakespeare, yet also a hilarious and true story.
  • Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM. Get tickets.
• The Learned Ladies at Classic Theatre of Maryland. Moliére's witty examination of intellectual pretension and the vicissitudes of love.
  • Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 or 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM. Get tickets.
• Momentum by Ballet Theatre of Maryland. A mixed bill of newly commissioned and existing classical and contemporary works.
  • Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 7 PM. Get tickets.

Home Owners Expo

The Annapolis Home Owners Expo returns to the Byzantium Event Center this weekend. It's open Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 12 to 5 PM. HGTV's Matt Blashaw has two sessions on Saturday, Todd Peenstra will appraise your antiques (one per guest), and over 50 exhibitors will be on display. Learn more. 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Returned with Honor

This year marks 50 years since the final U.S. POWs were released and returned home after the Vietnam War. In solemn memory of that, Returned with Honor has created an interactive experience on the grounds of the Naval Academy. It features 19 installations where you can listen to first-hand accounts of POWs, watch archival film, take quizzes, and even play games. Any players who visit 8 installations will earn a challenge coin and 20% off at the Academy gift shop. Learn more.

• Returned with Honor is playable until August.

Civil News

City Council meeting

On the agenda for Monday's City Council meeting:

• Ward redistricting
• Adequate public facilities
• See full agenda

The meeting is at City Hall at 7 PM on Monday. Click here to submit public testimony. 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Extra Sprinkles

The tale of two students

My college roommate studied for 30 hours and still failed tests. I passed easily with just 3-5 hours. To him, "studying" meant reading textbooks while watching movies. There are 7 major study skills—note taking, textbook reading, memory, etc. How well does your student study? Find out with this research-based assessment. It only takes seven minutes (one for each skill). And once you know what to fix, good grades are yours for the taking.*
 

A few of our favorite things

If you know Scoop, you know we love 2 things: a good party and a good cause. That's why we're supporting the Bosom Buddies Ball for the second year in a row. Bosom Buddies Charities promotes breast cancer awareness, encourages early detection, supports treatment, and celebrates healing. The black-tie ball is a night of fine food, incredible music, and much dancing. We hope to see you at the Westin Hotel March 25. Ball tickets and raffle tickets are on sale now.*

Weather

Friday

53 🌡 31 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 NW 18 mph (15.5 knots)

Saturday

39 🌡 34 | ☁️ | 13% | 💨 ESE 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

55 🌡 40 | ⛅ | 8% | 💨 SSW 10 mph (8.5 knots)

Live Music Lowdown

Friday

• 49 West | Daphne Eckman’s Sadboy Songwriters Sessions | 7:30 - 10:30 PM
• Blackwall Hitch | Mike Sharp | 4 - 7 PM
• Blackwall Hitch | Bravenoise | 9 PM
• Brian Boru | Kavoosi | 7 - 10 PM
• The Choptank | Ryan Webster & Dollar Store Fire | 8 PM
• Great Frogs | Tim Atkinson | 5 - 8 PM
• Jalapeños | Tom Lagana | 7:30 - 10:30 PM
• Killarney House | Meg & Angie | 8 - 11 PM
• Market House | Nate Finn | 7:30 - 10:30 PM
• Middleton Tavern | Shatners | 10 PM
• Pirates Cove | Eddie Rogers | 8 - 11 PM
• Rams Head On Stage | Sam Grow Acoustic w/ Gillian Smith | 8 PM | Tickets
• Rams Head Roadhouse | Kieran Lally | 8 PM
• Rams Head Tavern | Michael Kocher | 4 PM
• Reynolds Tavern | TBA | 7 PM
• RiverBay Roadhouse | Hyland Brothers | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
• Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | Wheelhouse | 7 - 11 PM
• Severna Park Taphouse | Miller Brothers Band | 7 PM
• Stan & Joe’s Saloon | MR VCR | 9:45 PM
• Vibe | Weird Science | 8 PM
• Westin | Tigerlily | 6 - 8 PM

Saturday

• 49 West | CLIMATE - Greg Phillips, Ned Judy & Larry Melton | 7 - 10 PM
• Blackwall Hitch | Blakely Cain | 9 PM
• Brian Boru | Michael K | 7 - 10 PM
• The Choptank | Shelby Blondell | 8 PM
• Great Frogs | Danah Koch | 12 - 3 PM
• Killarney House | Andrew Bell | 8 - 11 PM
• Market House | Alex G. Lee | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
• Middleton Tavern | Rickshaw Lizard | 10 PM
• Pirates Cove | Dave Tieff | 8 - 11 PM
• Rams Head On Stage | Crash Test Dummies w/ Carleton Stone | 8 PM | Tickets
• Rams Head Roadhouse | Blue Miracle | 9 PM
• Rams Head Tavern | Tyler Zachry | 10 PM
• Reynolds Tavern | b.en | 7 PM
• RiverBay Roadhouse | Chris Button | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
• Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | No Laughing Matter | 7 - 10:30 PM
• Severna Park Taphouse | Brody Kean | 7 PM
• Smashing Grapes | Grayson Moon | 8 - 11 PM
• Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Tim & Tambo | 6 - 9 PM
• Stan & Joe’s Saloon | The Leftovers | 9:45 PM
• Sullivan’s Cove | Aaron Hawkins | 7 PM
• Vibe | Tunnel’s End | 8 PM

Sunday

• 49 West | Stef Scaggiari with Rick Whitehead | 7 - 9 PM
• The Choptank | Jamie Kaye | 5 - 9 PM
• Galway Bay | The Drinker & The Scholar | 4 - 8 PM
• Killarney House | Nate Clendenen | 3-6
• Market House | Carly Winter | 4 - 6 PM
• Pirates Cove | Kurt Gibbons | 3 - 6 PM
• Rams Head On Stage | Yarn w/ Katie Henry | 8 PM | Tickets
• Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Bobby Berger Going Back Band | 3 - 7 PM
• Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Rob Lightner | 9 PM
• Vibe | DJ EZ & DJ York | 8 PM

Sports

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