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This week was brought to you by open sunroofs, mums, pumpkins and chilly feet their last days of flip-flops.

It was also brought to you by the good folks at City Beer Hall, hosting Bacon Fest this Saturday with bacon beer, bacon sweets, bacon cocktails, bacon snacks, and more. The bacon-y goodness can be purchased a la carte for $7 per item, or you can get a book of five tickets for $25.

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Stuff to do

Proctors Theater, presenting Diana Krall on October 1.

+The Hudson River Ramble - a month of hiking, biking, history, culture and adventures along the Hudson River.

+ The Museum of Science and Innovation -- miSci -- in Schenectady. Its Dinosaurs! exhibit ends this Sunday.

+ 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 Escape from Tomorrow, on October 16 at 7p.m.

+The Mop & Bucket Company -- offering a full slate of classes throughout the year. Not a performer? Improv can help increase your creativity and openness in the workplace too. You can catch MopCo performances every Friday night at 8 pm at Proctors.

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. Graduate open house on Tuesday, October 8.

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

Food and Drink

+Just a few more days to enjoy the taste of summer at New World Bistro Bar. They unveil the new fall menu, October 2nd! Seasonal small plates like the Brussels Sprouts Trio and Pumpkin Hummus make a tasty return. New harvest time suppers include Duck Chorizo Stuffed Pork Loin and Caramelized Smoked Pepper Diver Scallops. Of course, Chef Ric's Eggplant Balls (which head to Vegas this November to compete as a 'US FOOD Next Top Product') will continue through the Fall along side many favorite dishes.

+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.

+ 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 this Saturday, September 28 at Siena College and help raise money to battle Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Image: James Bleeker