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The Hudson River Valley Ramble -- events all through September along the Hudson.
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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, beginning basic improv classes on Monday, September 9. You can catch their shows every Saturday at The Comedy Works, and they return to Proctors' Underground on Fridays beginning 9/13.
+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.
+The Upper Madison Street Fair, Saturday, September 22 from noon to 5pm.
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
+Love New World Bistro Bar & New World Home Cooking? Chef Ric is up to win the Northeast Division of US FOODS 'Next Top Product' for his ridiculously good Eggplant Meatballs by earning votes on social media. Vote DAILY until Sept. 20th. Choose NORTHEAST for the region and follow the prompts- to get this amazingly delicious creation to the finals!
+Lucas Confectionery -- with a gorgeous patio where you can enjoy wine, fresh oysters on Troyster Tuesdays and Yappy Hour with your four legged friends every Sunday.
+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 delicious barbecue and picnic packs.
+ Mingle on Delaware Ave in Albany. 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, a farm to bakery cafe.
+ 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
+Advantage Transportation, limos, trolleys and party busses for your special occasion.
+Choose Cohoes -- Tourism, dining, entertainment and shopping in the Spindle City
+ 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.
Image: James Bleeker
... said KGB about Drawing: What's something that brought you joy this year?