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Stuff to do

+The Albany Aquaducks and Trolleys are open for the season with fun spring break tours for the kids all week.

+Mop & Bucket Company makes up great improv comedy every Friday night underground at Proctors. They're also available for parties and private events. Check them out at MopCo.org.

+JoinThe Arts Center of the Capital Region on April 21st for River Street Riot, a Rockin' Dance Party Benefit. Tickets are $15 in advance.

+The Hot Club of San Francisco plays gypsy jazz at Troy Music Hall on April 21st. $27-$35.

+ Live Nation presents the Dave Matthews Band at SPAC June 8 & 9. Tickets on sale now.

+ Black Pearl Sings is at Capital Rep.

+Proctors presents the Broadway touring company of Memphis April 17-22.

+Albany All Stars roller derby has bout this Saturday at 7pm at the Washington Avenue Armory $12, $4 for kids.

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

Stuff to learn

Endorphin Business Center will help teach you the tools to make your new idea or business a success.

Helpful stuff

+ Recenter Square is ready to help you jump start your new year's resolution right now. They've got personal trainers, classes and there's off street parking.

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 75th birthday! Check out their website to see how to put more money in your pocket.

+ Best Cleaners will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge.

Food and Drink
+The folks at City Beer Hall put on a fantastic party for AOA last week. It's a fun place to hang out and you'll love the food. Need to work or surf the internet over lunch? The WiFi works really well. And did we mention there's a mechanical bull?

+ Here are tonight's awesome specials at New World Bistro Bar. Time is running out to sample the winter menu. Spring menu starts April 11th.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 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 Try

+ 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: w1n87k0