All Over Albany

This week was brought to you by

Long days, short nights, buckets of rain and one nearly perfect day.

And, as always, by AOA advertisers, who can be counted on in any weather.

Here's this week's list of AOA advertisers and a little bit about what they can do for you. Stop in and see them when you can, and please, let them know AOA sent ya.

Thanks!

Stuff to do
+It's Jazz Festival weekend at The Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Pack your cooler, get your tickets, and call your friends -- then head out and listen to some great jazz.

+The Albany All Stars close out their season on Saturday night at The Washington Avenue Armory. Doors open at 6 and the bout is at 7.

Stuff to live in

+The condos at 17 Chapel are nearly done. If downtown living appeals to you, check out their "model" in the on-site sales center.

Food and Drink

+The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark is now offering a five course tasting menu with seatings at 6 and 9 Tuesday-Saturday. You'll need to make a reservation for those. Also -- the patio is open. Enjoy dinner and wine under the wisteria.

+ The Summer Menu is now available atNew World Bistro Bar . New items include Sweet Chile Fried Tofu over Thai Watermelon Salad, Coriander Crusted Scallops and Sweet Corn Pudding, Chile Crusted Lamb Round, and much more. And now you can read about where your food is coming from on the "Local Sourcing" section of the web site.

+The Garden Terrace is open at Taste. Come listen to Erin Harkes tonight. Get your reservations in now for a fabulous dinner and a great view of the fireworks on the 4th of July.

+Stop in at The Point for dinner on the patio or in the "Don Draper Room."

+ It's barbecue season! Be sure and pick up some Bilinski's chicken sausage for the grill.

+ Stop by and pick up some seasonal deliciousness at Honest Weight Food Co-op.

Helpful stuff

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union is giving $1,500 to help fund a good idea -- .

+ Best Cleaners gave two people a great new look this week in the AOA/Best refresh contest. To help you refresh your wardrobe, they'll pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge.

+ Need a lawyer? DiFabio Law Firm is friendly, helpful and will get the job done. They handle real estate, wills, elder law, vehicle and traffic law and more.

Stuff to Try
+ Jack Casey's book, The Trial of Bat Shea -- the story of a notorious 19th century murder trial in Troy -- has gone digital. Download a copy at Amazon.

+ Get $250 off your 2011 website design and development from Brayton Graphics when you mention you came from AOA!

+ Get a FREE MONTH of Wink High Speed Internet Service from Tech Valley Communications. Enter this code when you sign up for service at: www.winkinternet.com: w1n87k06