By Robin Rosemond
Turnagain Times Correspondent
Robin Rosemond/Turnagain Times
Chicken Fried Steak and Reindeer Chili Cheese rule at Harley's Old Thyme Cafe.
The burps and farts of winter's clasp have given way to sunny days of glorious spring in Alaska. The moose are eating bark off the trees and gardens are revealed from melting snow.
A Cappella is Italian for ‘in the way of the church'. A Cappella is also known as a form of singing done without musical accompaniment.
Barbershop Quartets are one of the most popular versions of this difficult craft. The Sweet Adelines International North Pacific Region 13 Annual Convention is coming to Anchorage April 23 and 24.
Quartets and Choruses from Alaska, Washington and Idaho will be participating in the annual convention. Featured on Friday: Quartet Contest. Saturday afternoon: Chorus Contest. Saturday night: Festival of Champions show. Times subject to change. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information: 240-4030.
My new favorite place for breakfast and lunch is Harley's Old Thyme Café on Old Seward Highway. I like home made pie and Harley, the owner, makes his from scratch. The waitresses say that a gym membership should be included in their pay, because the food is too good (especially the coconut cream pie).
The Chicken Fried Steak platter is yummy and generous. My companion was happy with the Reindeer Chili Cheese. I'm impressed with the variety of side dishes that Harley's offer.
I ordered a side of okra and a side of black-eye peas. Both were delicious. I even got my companion who detests okra to try it. It was a sight to see. I plan on trying every variety of Harley's homemade pie. I'll get back to you.
Harley's serves Breakfast and Lunch Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Monday. 349-8878, 7550 Old Seward Highway.
Open Mic listing for Anchorage
Monday
Jazz Jam at the Tap Root: 8 p.m. hosted by Nick Petumenos, all ages welcome. 345-0282, 1330 E. Huffman.
Tuesday
Taproot Cafe Open Mic: 8 p.m. 345-0282 1330 E. Huffman.
Middle Way Café: 7 p.m. Acoustic Irish w/Irish dancing 272-6433, 1200 W Northern Lights Boulevard.
Wednesday
McGinley's Open Mic: 8 p.m. Hosted by JJ Tranquilla 279-1782, 7th & G Street.
Tap Root Cafe Front Porch Jam: 8 pm. Hosted by Down Home Easy 345-0282, 1330 E. Huffman.
The Blue Fox Jazz Jam: 10 p.m. 561-9054, 3461 E Tudor Road.
Phyllis' Cafe Open Mic: All Ages 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Gary Stedman 278-1024, 436 D St.
Thursday
McGinley's Pub Irish Seisiun: 8 p.m. Hosted by John Walsh & Friends 279-1782, 7th & G.
Snow Goose Open Mic: 7 p.m. 277-7727, 717 W. Third Ave .
The Blue Fox Jazz Jam: 10 p.m. 561-9054, 3461 E Tudor Road .
Al's Alaskan Inn Open Mic: 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Heidi and Tommy G. 344-6223, 7830 Old Seward Highway.
Players House of Rock: 9 p.m. Hosted by T. Harvey Combo 522-7625, 3300 Spenard Road.
The Whaler Thursday Jam: 9 p.m. Hosted by Full Tilt 338-9466, 171 Muldoon Road
Friday
3rd Friday Vagabond Jam Night: 8 p.m. Hosted by Wishbone Creek 283-9211, Kalifonsky Loop Road, Kenai.
Phyllis' Cafe Open Mic: All ages. 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Gary Stedman 278-1024, 436 D Street.
Saturday
Phyllis' Cafe Open Mic: All ages. 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Gary Stedman 278-1024, 436 D Street.
Sunday
Schwabenhof Jam: 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Led Sinker 357-2739, Mi 6.5 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy.
Humpys: 8 p.m. Hosted by Bubba Del Fuego and the Stolen Pinatas 276-BEER, 610 West 6th Avenue.
Players House of Rock: Blues jam 9 p.m. Hosted by Full Tilt 522-7625, 3300 Spenard Road.
Blues Central: Blues jam 9:30 p.m. Hosted by Rob Woolsey and Andy Mullen 272-1341, 825 West Northern Lights Boulevard.
VFW Post 1685: 6 p.m. Hosted by Full Tilt 562-2685, 1200 W. 33rd.
GrassRoots Store Drumming Circle: 2 p.m. All levels welcome 929-5835, 1300 W. Northern Lights Boulevard.
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