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This week was brought to you by the letter B -- as in blue skies, blueberries, blue butterflies and beer (not blue, still good).

It was also brought to you by the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, presenting the Freihoffer Jazz Festival this Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1st. Maceo Parker, Diana Krall, The Mingus Band and The Yellowjackets are just a few of the fantastic acts you can see over two solid days of jazz. You can still get tickets here.

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Food and Drink

+The folks at City Beer Hall is celebrating its first anniversary this Saturday with a pig roast starting at 3PM. Free pork for everyone! They kick off their Sunday brunch this weekend too.

+ The patio is open at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark. And Albany Gastropub is now serving Sunday brunch. So what are you doing this Sunday morning?

+Central Steak host of the AOA Burger Lab. Check out the new harvest burger,noodle bowl and other fun stuff on the spring menu.

+The Schenectady Greenmarket. Sundays from 10am to 2pm around City Hall in Schenectady.

+Delmar Farmers Market runs Saturdays, June through December 9AM-1PM, at the Bethlehem Middle School. Great food and friends. It's all there.

+ Watch the 4th of July fireworks from the best seat in the house -- the rooftop at Taste.

+ 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.

+ 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.

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

Helpful stuff

+It's hot out there. Crisafulli Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Cooling can install or service your central air. Check out their online specials.

+ 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.

Stuff to do

+The Hellions of Troy

+The Albany All Stars

+Live Nation Presents Florence + The Machine at SPAC on September 16th, and Phish on July 6, 7 & 8

+The Arts Center of the Capital Region is offering all kinds of interesting classes from art to cooking. Check them out and learn something new.

+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.

Stuff to live in

17 Chapel Boutique Condominiums in downtown Albany still has a few condos available. This weekend you can tour three beautifully decorated 17 Chapel condos as part of the Vanguard showhouse tour.

Stuff to Try

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