This week was brought to you by...
Ya'll stop and visit those AOA advertisers now. Ya hear?
This week was brought to you by fun things we're anticipating this summer. Things like three day weekends, open parks, swimming pools, movie stars.
And of course, by the fabulous AOA advertisers listed below. Be sure and thank them when you visit their shops, restaurants and websites. Got something you want to advertise on AOA? Here's how.
Food and Drink
+ If you're going to the Spectrum to catch Sex in the City (or another flick) this weekend --stop in at New World Bistro Bar for their blood orange cosmo before or after the show. They're open all holiday weekend -- Monday too.
+ The coffee house is open at The Midtown Tap and Tea Room. Stop in for a quick cup or relax and catch up on AOA with the free wifi. Oh, and you can sit
outside on the patio. If you reallllly like it there -- they're looking for bartenders and other staff.
+It's happy hour on the patio at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark. Stop in on Memorial Day and get 25% off all American wines.
+ Honest Weight Food Co-op is a great place to get what you need to start your garden... and pick up some healthy, delicious snacks to enjoy in it.
+ What are you barbecuing on Memorial Day? You can use this exclusive AOA coupon to pick up some Bilinski's chicken sausage . Delicious and healthy.
+ The Bettie's Cupcake bus just got a makeover. Check out Betty's Facebook page for pictures! Find the compliment of the day and stop in at the bus or the shop in Saratoga. Compliment Betty and get a free cupcake!
Stuff to do
+Tonight at The Little Theater at SPAC, catch tap sensation Jason Samuels Smith, Emmy Award-winner, director, choreographer and a featured dancer on So You Think You Can Dance. Samuels Smith leads his dance-troupe Anybody Can Get It $25
+ Get fit for summer and skip the registration fees at The Albany JCC. 4-month memberships available. Registration fees waived through June 30. Call 438-6651.
+ Get a look at the new downtown condos at 17 Chapel . The city has just announced a big tax incentive for these downtown spaces. Check out the details on AOA, WTEN, WNYT, YNN or the TU. Then head to 17chapel.com.
+The Schenectady Greenmarket has moved outdoors. You'll find them around Schenectady City Hall.
More good stuff
+ That sports injury isn't just going to go away on its own. Go see John Murphy and his team at Core Physical Therapy in Albany.
+Cuomo, furloughs, state parks -- Catch up with all the week's NYS political news with Susan Arbetter on The Capitol Pressroom.
+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union has online defensive driving courses to help you lower your auto insurance rates. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for fun updates and ways to save $.
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