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McGinley's Pub in Anchorage is an Irish eatery and bar in the heart of downtown.
McGinley's Pub in Anchorage is an Irish eatery and bar in the heart of downtown.
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| Robin Rosemond/Turnagain Times McGinley's Pub in Anchorage is an Irish eatery and bar in the heart of downtown. |
By Robin Rosemond
Turnagain Times Correspondent
Loudon Wainwright III is not only an American songwriter, and the father of Martha, Rufus and Lucy, he’s also famous as a Folk singer, humorist, and actor. He’ll be performing a knock out concert that will feature Hot Tuna: Jorma Kaukonen (guitar), Jack Casady (bass) and Barry Mitterhoff (mandolin). Jack and Jorma are the founding members of Jefferson Airplane. They may be dinosaurs, but they can still rock! May 9, 7:30 pm Alaska Center for the Performing Arts - Discovery Theatre.
Chilkoot Charlie’s is holding it’s all age outdoor concert this year on June 20 with Puddle of Mudd as the headliner. They are from Kansas City, Missouri and are described as Post Grunge. No doubt they will perform their hit single, “We don’t have to look back now.” 1071 W 25th Ave Anchorage. 279-1692.
For food in a great Irish Pub environment try McGinley’s Pub. I had lunch there recently and tried the burger and pastrami sandwich. No frills, just straight ahead bar food. 645 G Street. 279-1782.
Let’s go to the Zoo! More for the Kids! Do you know how to live and recreate safely in bear country? Now is the time to test your knowledge and brush up on your bear facts. Attend the first annual “Bear Aware?” that will be held Friday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 4731 Omalley Rd. 346-3242.
The Anchorage Concert Association is pleased to announce their 2009-2010 Series. They’re thrilled to bring such illustrious performances and performers as Disney’s The Lion King, Vienna Teng, Esperanza Spalding, Bellydance Superstars, Cantus, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre, The Wizard of Oz and Chicago!
Call the Anchorage Concert Association at 272-1471.
The Imaginarium moves to the Anchorage Museum! The Anchorage Museum will be closed in April and May to accommodate the move into the new addition. During this time, crews also will start building the new Imaginarium Discovery Center.
On Saturday, May 30, the Anchorage Museum will reopen after more than a year’s worth of expansion. Museum admission will be free all day, thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo!
On Aug. 24 The Imaginarium will permanently close its downtown facility at 737 W. 5th Avenue in preparation for merging with the Anchorage Museum on Sept. 19. It will open with traveling exhibit, Science in Toyland, which will be on display in combination with the museum’s new Children’s Art Gallery. The Imaginarium, 737 West 5th Ave. #G, Anchorage. Phone 276-3179.
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