All Over Albany

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This week was brought to you by... SPRING! It was also brought to you by other beautiful things, like the butterfly exhibit at miSci. You've only got a week left to catch the exhibit -- it closes on April 19.

The week was also made possible by the AOA advertisers listed below.
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Here's a list of folks who made AOA possible this week. Be sure to check them out when you can.

Stuff to do

Taxes
Staff Ciampino & Company, P.C. -- sponsor of the All Over Albany Start Up Grant business contest. April 15th is getting close. There's still time for Staff Ciampino to help with your taxes.

Movies
+ The Spectrum 8 Theaters Presenting Now:In the Wings on a World Stage, a backstage look at a ten month tour of Richard III, produced by Kevin Spacey -- April 29.

Classes
+ 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.

Laugh more
+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.

See a show
The Troy Music Hall, presenting Red Molly, Friday, May 16.

Mummy mysteries
The Albany Institute of History and Art presents "The Mystery of the Albany Mummies," series through June 8.

Food and Drink

Easter Brunch
New World Bistro Bar is now taking reservations for Easter brunch. On Sunday, April 20th they are serving their fabulous brunch buffet from 11am-3pm. (full brunch menu will not be available that afternoon). Buffet selections will include choices for all diners, including vegan and gluten free. Eggs Bennie with Ropa Vieja & Spinach, Shrimp & Grits, NY Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Fruit Crepes and much more. $25/adults and $12/kids (10 & under please).
That evening, dinner service will begin at 5pm. They'll be serving the full dinner menu, plus specials. Please call for reservations (strongly suggested), 518-694-0520.

Cheese
+ The Cheese Traveler, introducing its new sandwich and panini menu --available Tuesday through Sunday. 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

Kimchi fries
+ 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. Try the Kimchi fries.

Food and history
+Smith's Restaurant has great food in an historic building. You'll want to check out the bar--it's from Tammany Hall.

Food and beer
+Brown's Brewing-- a sponsor of the AOA BAd Boys, Broads and Bootleggers tour. Relax with a cask beer at the new Malt Room.

Stuff to learn

Libraries
The Albany Public Libraries. Their mobile app helps you find library locations and hours, check your library card account, learn about upcoming events, download eBooks, audiobooks, music and more. You can even check ISBN bar codes on books, DVDs and CDs to see if the library owns what you need.

Graduate 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.

Stuff to Try

Local gift ideas
+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.

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

+Choose Cohoes -- Tourism, dining, entertainment and shopping in the Spindle City.

Internet Service
+ 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