This week was brought to you by...

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"Honestly officer, his nose is always that color."

Cupcakes on buses and Santas in speedos, candy and sausage and stuff from museum stores, pixels and puppy chow and advertising these are a few of our favorite things.

Yeah, it's been a long week. And no, speedo doesn't rhyme with museum stores.

AOA has managed to make it through another week thanks to our fabulous sponsors. If you're looking for last minute gifts, a place to get away from it all, a nice bottle of wine, a good workout and, well, other stuff, be sure to check them out. And tell them AOA sent you.

If you've got something cool you want to tell people about, do it here on AOA. Here's how.

This week your AOA fix was made possible by :

+ The University at Albany, sponsor of AOA's fabulous holiday light display.

+ The new year is weeks away and the Albany JCC has a newly renovated gym to help you keep your resolution. They're happy to give you a tour.

+ Capital Wine at the corner of State and Lark has wine tastings every Friday. What are you waiting for?

+Elissa Halloran Designs on Lark Street has great handmade glass ornaments, bud vases, ringholders,and fused glass snowflakes and soap dishes- they make great presents. Mention Elissa's AOA ad, you can save 10% on any one item through 1/15 (sale items excluded).

+Revolution Hall has great shows and gift certificates for the holidays.

+The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark has some great new cabernet sauvignon specials. Stop in and have a glass before the holiday.

+Central Ave Art Supply just opened its new store, Pigment, in Troy. Both have lots of great gift ideas for artists and everyday discounts on paint and canvas! Save 40% on art supplies and custom framing. Just print the coupon on their website.

+Bilinski's chicken sausages make a great stuffing for holiday dinners. Find recipes here.

+ Capital Repertory Theater -- the new production of My Fair Lady is getting great reviews.

+ Get some great cheeses for your holiday parties at Honest Weight Food Co-op.

+ Warm up by the fire at The Midtown Tap and Tea Room.


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