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This week was brought to you by turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pie and an extra helping of gratitude for the important people in your life.

Here at AOA we're grateful for all of the support that's come from our community-- including the support of the advertisers that make it possible for us to provide your Capital Region information fix.

This week those advertisers include MiSci, the Museum of Science and Technology in Schenectady, opening their annual Toy and Train show, open now through January 20th.

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Stuff to do

The Arkell Museum annual Holiday Gift Fair, Saturday, December 14 from 11am to 4pm.

+Historic Albany Foundation's annual Holiday House Tour, Sunday, December 8 from noon to 4pm.

+Hudson Mohawk Weavers Guild show and sale is underway now through November 24 at the Pruyn House in Colonie.

+ The Spectrum 8 Theaters, screening Fire in the Blood, an expose on the pharmaceutical industry, December 2nd at 7 pm.

Advantage Transportation. They provided the pretty awesome party buses for the AOA Bad Boys, Broads and Bootleggers Tour, and they can provide limos, trolleys and party buses for your special occasion.

+ The Museum of Science and Innovation -- miSci -- in Schenectady opens their annual Toys and Trains exhibit on November 29.

+ The Arts Center of the Capital Region offers a wide range of classes, from dance to wood working to digital illustration. You can register for spring classes today.

+Capital Rep, presenting A Christmas Carol now through December 22.

+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.

Food and Drink

+Chef Ric Orlando, the Executive Chef of Delaware Avenue's New World Bistro Bar., has been invited to prepare and host an amazing culinary experience at The James Beard Foundation (167 West 12th Street, New York, NY). The dynamite dining menu features Hudson Valley local ingredients, cooked with Chef Orlando's signature global inspiration. Each dish is paired with one of Chef Ric's favorite New York State wines or spirits.

Here's how to purchase tickets to this event.

+ The Cheese Traveler, introducing its new sandwich and panini menu --available Tuesday through Sunday beginning November 2nd. Sandwiches built on loaves sourced from Bonfiglio & Bread in Hudson and will feature a variety of high quality meats, cheeses, condiments, and other fine accompaniments. Offerings will change based on seasonal availability and inspiration, and can be enjoyed in-store or packaged to go.

Here's a menu sample:
Laguiole, Apple Peach & Apricot chutney (Rosebud Farms) $6.99
Toma Celena, Pawlett, smoked duck breast (Larchmont Charcuterie), black currant jam (Les Comtes de Provence) $7.99
Manchego Artesano, salchichon Iberico (Fermin) oil-cured olive tapenade $7.99

+El Loco Mexican Cafe, something for everyone, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free menu items.

+Sweet Sue's of Troy, lunches, sweets and catering.

+ 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.

+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. Relax with a cask beer at the new Malt Room.

+ Honest Weight Food Coop's new location is now open with delicious local holiday flavors.

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

Stuff to learn

+Albany Law School.

+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

+Urban Maker -- art, clothing, sculpture, jewelry and photography, made here in the Capital Region. Urban maker is currently seeking artists and crafters to sell their wares in this online local marketplace.

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

+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.

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