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The nights are warm and the beer is cold at Mulcahy Stadium

For those folks looking for great night on the town, Girdwood has lots to offer

A culture of its own

Suggestions for where to down a cool one while soaking up some warm rays

East Anchorage bar serves up some pleasant surprises for this reporter

The Dish offers a great variety of sake, wine and beer, and it also serves up sushi

Here are a few miscellaneous tidbits that you probably were unaware of

Spenard Roadhouse makes splendid debut

Culture critic

Anchorage's Irish haunts do St. Patrick's Day celebrations with style and beer

A night out on the town doesn't have to cost a fortune

Making tracks

Cozy restaurants offer intimate meals, drinks to celebrate romance

Last call: Beers lubricate camaraderie among roller derby divas

When temperatures drop, warm yourself with a hot cocktail

Many more January holidays to toast besides New Year's Day

Got game? Don't spare the tunes at Center Bowl's karaoke night

Last call: Al's Alaskan Inn's smoking new drink vaporizes the chills

Reel time nightlife

Sweet field of drinks dukes it out for bragging rights as champ

Last Call: Yeehaw! Bar columnist cowgirls up on hard-rocking bull

Hip-hop rising

Stage fright

Last Call: Make Halloween a truly creepy affair with killer tidbits

Last Call: Fight night adds punch -- with photo ops -- to outings

Last Call: If you must overindulge, minimize the damage

Blues cruise

Last Call: These evening starters will fuel your political debates

Last Call: Holidays and other celebrations are naturally high-spirited

Last Call: Palmer, Wasilla spots beckon fairgoers not ready for bed yet

The nights are warm and the beer is cold at Mulcahy Stadium
A foul ball falls just short of the fence during a game between the Anchorage Bucs and the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska Baseball League action at Mulcahy Stadium.

This summer has already surpassed last year in sunny days. It may take awhile, but soon we'll realize that we can make plans in advance to do things outdoors. Yes we can wear summer clothing and forego our umbrellas (or at least leave them in the car).