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Stuff to do

+ The Museum of Science and Innovation -- miSci -- in Schenectady, presenting Super Science Weekend, November 9 - 11.

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

Food and Drink

+ It's harvest time...New World Bistro Bar New World Bistro Bar is asking for your help this weekend to "Rock the Vote" times TWO! First - Earlier this month, the restaurant was nominated as a Hudson Valley finalist in the 'People's Choice, 2013 Nature's Plate Award' competition. You can vote HERE.Second - NWBB's own Tyler DeGroff was nominated as a finalist, now in the running as a 'Rising Star Chef' in the Albany Chef's Food & Wine Festival. Tyler's dishes are exciting, playful and full of fresh farm-to-table ingredients. Try some of his specials at New World Bistro Bar this weekend - then vote for him online! here.

+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.

+Brown's Brewing-- a sponsor of the AOA BAd Boys, Broads and Bootleggers tour. Check out the new Malt Room and join them on October 19 for Oktoberfest at Revolution 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 and this Sunday (October 6) is their 5th annual Local Harvest Festival in Albany's Washington Park.

+ 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. Presenting a ghost hunter talk on Saturday, October 12 at the Howe branch and the Silent Film Spectacular series with accompaniment by local bands.

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