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And, as always, it was brought to you by AOA advertisers like Harmony House Tours, presenting the Original Albany Ghost Tour, this weekend and October 24 through 30 at 7pm.

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Food and Drink

+It's Restaurant Week in Albany. October 19-25, participating restaurants will offer three course dinners for $20.

+ 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.

+Can't get to New World Bistro Barfor their delicious brunch (served every Sunday, 11AM to 3PM - see attached menu)? Well, you can still wake up with Ric - as he makes an appearance on WMHT's Health Link with Benita Zahn, airing Sunday at 10:30am. The topic of this week's episode is "Food Allergies" - something New World Bistro Bar knows a lil' something about, catering to many dietary needs with a Gluten Free and Vegan menu always available.

+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.

+ 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 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 "Fire in the Blood" a tale of medicine, monopoly and malice, Monday, December 2 at 7 pm.

+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, proud sponsor of the All Over Albany Tournament of Pizza. 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.

Stuff to Try

+The Lofts at Harmony Mills, Manhattan style loft living in the Capital Region.

+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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