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Stuff to learn

+ Arts Center for the Capital Region has two new exhibitions opening next week: the Fence Select and Associations by Channing Lefebvre, winner of the 2012 President's Award.

+The College of Saint Rose, offering 52 Graduate Programs with a purpose. Programs include: MFA in Creative writing, MBA, Computer Information Systems and more.

+The Weekend MBA program at UAlbany. Get your MBA in 22 months, while you work.

Food and Drink

The Cheese Traveler just got a fresh shipment of Tilldale organic meat and local, grassfed raw cow's milk cheese. You can also find The Cheese Traveler at the Delmar Farmer's Market from 9a.m. to 1p.m. This Monday, June 24, from 7p.m. to 9p.m. they're hosting a cafe-style, intimate evening concert with Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Johann Wagner. $5-10.

+Mingle's new spring menu has a light fare section with delicious and affordable choices for every taste -- including including their popular Asian Burger, vegetarian and gluten free options.

+All Good Bakers,now serving local, grass-fed meats and sustainable fish.

+It's the perfect weekend for a glass of wine and a little al fresco dinner at the Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark.

+ Honest Weight Food Coop's new location is now open with an expanded prepared foods section and a teaching kitchen for cooking classes.

Stuff to do

Tri-City ValleyCatsseason is underway. Tickets are available now and there's still time to get in on the AOA ValleyCats luxury box event on June 26th.

+Live Nation, presenting Phish, Rush and Steve Winwood with the Allman Brothers Band, this summer at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

+The Albany Institute of History and Art -- stop in for a visit with mummy.

Stuff to Try

+Albany Public Library's mobile app --find locations and hours, check your library card account, learn about upcoming events, download eBooks, audiobooks, music and more. Check ISBN bar codes on books, DVDs and CDs to see if the library owns what you're looking for.

+ 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

Helpful stuff

+Capital District Physicians Health Plan, offering Cafe Well, a social network to help you get well and stay well.