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AIDS
Council of Northeastern New York, 972 Broadway, Albany,
434-4686, www. rubbaboyz.net. Nonprofit organization dedicated
to raising public awareness and support on sexually transmitted
diseases, especially AIDS.
Arlene’s
Artist Materials, Inc., 57 Fuller Road, Albany, 482-8882.
A huge selection of artists materials, custom framing, gifts
& more. Family owned and operated since 1960.
Artforms,
5 New Karner Road (Route 155 off Western Avenue), Guilderland,
464-3355. From the finest in art framing to distinctive gifts.
Barnsider,
480 Sand Creek Road, Colonie, 869-2448, www.barnsiderrestaurants.com.
A staple of Albany’s dining scene for over 35 years, the Barnsider
offers great steak, fresh seafood and a full salad bar.
Daily
Grind, 46 3rd St., Troy, 272-8658; 204 Lark St., Albany,
434-1482, www.dailygrind.com. Wide selection of gourmet
teas and coffee.
Davidson
Brothers Brewpub, 184 Glen St., Glens Falls, 743-9026,
www.davidsonbrothers.com. A wide variety of pub fare, plus
our own handcrafted beer and ales made on premises.
De Crescente Distributors, 211 N. Main St., Mechanicville,
664-9866, www.gotbeer.com. Distributor of Coors, Heineken,
Killian’s and More.
Drome
Sound, 3905 State St., Schenectady, 370-3701, www.dromesound.com.
Best prices and selection on Epiphone, Martin, Ovation, Yamaha,
Vox, Marshall, Peavey, Ludwig, Pearl & More.
Earthworld
Comics, 537 Central Ave., Albany, 459-2400. Large comic
book store—get your fix with tons of back issues, underground
comics and toys.
Elissa Halloran Designs, 225 Lark Street, Albany, 432-7090,
www.ehdesigns.com. Signature designs for the body and home.
Hermie’s
Music Store, 727 State St., Schenectady, 374-7433. A full-service
music store serving the community for over 50 years.
Ichiban
Restaurant, 1652 Western Ave., Albany, 869-9585; 338 Central
Ave., Albany, 432-0358. Serving authentic Japanese and Chinese
cuisine (lunch and dinner) seven days a week.
LT
Home, K-Mart Plaza, Route 7, Great Barrington, Mass.,
(413) 528-9737. Find stylish slipcovers at affordable prices.
Discover the secret to fast, affordable decorating.
The
Open Door Bookhouse, 128 Jay St., Schenectady, 346-2719,
www.opendoorbookstore.com. A locally owned independent bookstore
since 1971, the Open Door offers great books for any age,
and unique books from around the world.
Orion,
169 Jay St., Schenectady, 346-4902. A Jay Street landmark,
Orion offers handmade silver, a full line of glass pipes and
smoking accessories, imported cigars, tobacco and cigarettes.
Parkway
Music, 1602 Route 9, Clifton Park, 383-0300, www.parkway
music.com. New, used, and vintage instruments! Amps . . .
and everything else the musician needs.
Rhythm
Section, 104 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, 388-8488. Scotia’s independent
music scene starts at the Rhythm Section. Offering something
for any musician, the stock includes acoustic and electric
guitars, drum kits, and sheet music.
Romeo’s,
299 Lark St., Albany, 434-4014. Perfect gifts for family,
friends and lovers.
Schenectady
Museum and Planetarium, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady,
382-7890, www.schenectadymuseum.org. Ongoing exhibits and
a unique gift shop with works from regional artists.
Shining Star, 244 Lark St., Albany, 465-5520, www.shiningstarincense.com.
Local novelty shop. Nothing you need—everything you want.
Incense, jewelry, tapestries, musical instruments and more.
Smoke
& Mirrors, 221 Lark St., Albany, 434-3236. Specialty
store selling posters, frames, hangers, room décor, party
and adult games, chess, poker, hookahs/hookah tobacco and
statuary.
Studio
G, 1229 Central Ave., Albany 209-6810. Brenda Mitchell,
certified pilates and Gyrotonic instructor. Gift Certificates
available.
Tang
Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 815
N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 580-5539, www.skidmore. edu/tang.
Contemporary museum, noted for its controversial architectural
design to its daring exhibitions within.
Waterworks
Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany, 465-9079, www.waterworkspub.com.
This two-floor establishment, with bars on each floor, features
dancing with DJs on Friday and Saturday. Open from 1 PM to
4 AM.
Zombie
Planet, 1238 Central Ave., Albany, 438-7202. Collectible
card games, miniatures, board games, role-playing games and
more.
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