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20 From the Editor shares James’ thoughts on this month’s issue

25 Out on the Towne highlights special celebrations and activities to enjoy this month By

Megan Kotelchuck

Best Of Party!

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 6-9 p.m at the Doordan Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis

Enjoy a great party with tastings from winning restaurants, cash bar, dancing, photo booths, beauty and wellness services, and much more entertainment! What’s Up? Media’s Best Of Party celebrates the best of the area’s restaurants, shops, services, entertainment, and businesses all rolled up into one fantastic fundraising event that will benefit GiGi's Playhouse of Annapolis and Talbot Hospice. At the party, “Best Of” restaurant winners, and only winners, serve samples of their winning dishes. This is an amazing community event that always sells out, so be sure to secure your tickets while they last! The Best of Winners are selected by our annual reader’s poll and will be featured in the upcoming issues of What’s Up? Annapolis, What’s Up? Eastern Shore and What’s Up? Central Maryland. Get tickets now at whatsupmag.com/bestofparty.

32 Towne Social showcases photographs of recent charity events

34 Towne Spotlight features local business and community news By James Houck

38 Towne Athlete profiles Connor Cashman of McDonogh School By Tom Worgo

42 Towne Interview: New Bird in Town talks baseball with Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson By Tom

Worgo

44 Towne Interview: Songs to Fill the Air features bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs By Frederick Schultz

144 Where’s Wilma? Find the What’s Up? Media mascot and win

Show Off Your Win

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