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This week in AOA was brought to you by popsicle days, summer storms and lazy evenings at the ballpark.

It was also brought to you by AOA advertisers, like The Arts Center for the Capital Region opening two new exhibitions this weekend: the Fence Select Show and Associations by Channing Lefebvre, winner of the 2012 President's Award.

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Stuff to learn

+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

City Beer Hall's deck is open and the food is fantastic. Saturday and Sunday brunch starts at 11a.m.

The Cheese Traveler can put together picnic and barbecue packs for a delicious July 4th celebration.

+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. This summer be on the lookout for Fin the Fishmonger's "Fin"-tastic specials, including fresh haddock fish tacos & pan-seared whole trout. Their chef will be using local products to create new specials daily to keep the menu fresh.

+All Good Bakers, now offering Wednesday Night Farm to Chef Dinners by reservation only.

+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.

+Live Nation, presenting Farm Aid, 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.