All Over Albany

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This week was brought to you by a mix of colorful leaves, warm temperatures, mac & cheese and fro-yo.

And also by AOA advertisers like Roger Water's The Wall at the T.U. Center. Tickets for the show go on sale Monday and they're expected to go quick, so get them while you can.

If you've got something to advertise, AOA is a great way to get the word out. Contact us at advertising@alloveralbany.com and we can get you started.

Stuff to live in

17 Chapel Boutique Condominiums in downtown Albany still has a few condos available. You can check out their new model condo and see the furnished rooftop patio. A special tax discount from the City of Albany means that combined utility costs, homeowners fees and property taxes are as low as $250 per month.

Stuff to do

Albany Dodgeball is looking for players. Join them any Thursday night at The Washington Avenue Armory.

Helpful stuff

+ Dorothy Tischler, an attorney with 24 years experience helping buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate.

+ Albany Medical Center -- Offering free health seminars on everything from childbirth and parenting to chronic pain.

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union is partnering with Regional Food Bank to help distribute prepared and non perishable food. They're also temporarily easing the loan process to get cash to people who need to make repairs, necessities and clean up efforts.

+ Best Cleaners will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge. They're now collecting coats and clothing to donate to The Food Pantries.

Stuff to Do

+The Hellions of Troy are celebrating their third year in the Capital Region.

+The Albany All Stars.

Food and Drink

+Our Daily Eats -- serving up fresh basil pesto, roasted nuts and seeds. They also have four granolas. Available at the Delmar Farmers Market, Schenectady Greenmarket and the Empire State Plaza Wednesday Farmers Market. Local retailers are listed on their website.

+ New World Bistro Bar is now taking orders for Thanksgiving To-Go. Traditional favorites plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options including olive oil Mashers and peasant bread stuffing. soups, sauces, sides, and desserts -- everything But the Bird. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 21st at (518) 694 - 0520 and picked up before 6PM the day before Thanksgiving.

+ The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark is now offering a five-course tasting menu with seatings at 6 and 9 pm Tuesday-Saturday. You'll need to make a reservation for those.

+ Capital Wine on State and Lark in Albany. They've got tastings every Friday night, so stop by on your way out to dinner. And they've got great tips on wine and food pairings.

+ Order a take-out Thanksgiving feast from Taste.

+ Big Kahoona BBQ is doing takeout BBQ turkeys for Thanksgiving.

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

+ There are lots of great seasonal flavors waiting for you at Honest Weight Food Coop.

Stuff to Try

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

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