All Over Albany

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Stuff to do

+Proctors Theater, presenting Ghost, the musical, September 14-20.

+ The Museum of Science and Innovation -- miSci -- in Schenectady. Its Dinosaurs! exhibit runs through September 29.

+ The Arts Center of the Capital Region offers a wide range of classes, from dance to wood working to digital illustration.

+ The Spectrum 8 Theaters, screening Morrissey25 Live, September 25 at 7p.m.

+ Mop and Bucket Improv Company, where making stuff up isn't lying -- it's a gift for fiction. You can catch their shows every Saturday at The Comedy Works.

+ Live Nation, presentingJohn Mayer and Kid Rock, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

+The third annual Downtown Albany Jazz Fest Competition, Friday September 6 from 5p.m. to 9p.m. at various locations in Downtown Albany.

+The Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival, Saturday, September 7 from 1p.m. to 9p.m. at Jennings Landing.

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

+Smith's Restaurant has great food in an historic building. You'll want to check out the bar--it's from Tammany Hall.

+ The Cheese Traveler can put together picnic and barbecue packs for a delicious summer party.

+ Mingle on Delaware Ave in Albany. 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.

+ Honest Weight Food Coop's new location is now open.

+ The City Beer Hall, serving brunch starting at at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.

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

+ Walk in or sponsor the Light the Night Walk on September 28 at Siena College and help raise money to battle Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Photo: Douglas C. Leibig at Optimum Exposure Photography