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Did you know that Downtown Schenectady offers many types of lodging? Stay at a quaint bed & breakfast or an elegant boutique hotel. If a modern facility is your preference, choose a name-brand hotel with all the amenities.
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Weekly market with 70+ vendors who produce everything they sell.
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Music & Entertainment
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See article at right for
New Year's Eve activities
Frank Jaklitsch
January 2, 6:30pm
Funk Evolution
January 2, 9pm
Ace & Luke
December
30, 7-9pm
Keith Pray Big Band
January 5, 8pm
Live Music Returns Jan. 8
Live Weekly Jazz Returns Jan. 7
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week, we have an appetizer perfect for ringing in the New Year.
A nice twist on an old favorite.
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Dec. 31, 2015 - Jan. 6,
2016
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| Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown |
Looking for the perfect way to ring in 2016? Look no further than Downtown Schenectady's restaurants, nightspots, and entertainment venues! Below is a list of some great New Year's Eve activities that you can enjoy. We wish you a safe and Happy New Year!
Cafe NOLA -
The Ingleston Brothers, special menu & champagne.
Centre Street Pub - JJ and the Impacts in the Main area and DJ Hazy in the banquet room.
Katie O'Byrne's - Dinner Specials, music by Lone Tone, champagne toast at midnight.
Mexican Radio - Free Salsa lessons from 7-9pm. Stay and celebrate the New Year with drink and food specials.
Ninja Restaurant - DJ Cassius from 9pm-3am with a free champagne toast at midnight.
Thai Thai Bistro - Ciroc NYE party swag. free T-shirts, complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres at midnight.
Visit our
Interactive Map for more information on Downtown Schenectady's businesses.
CDTA will offer free bus service at all regular bus stops from 8:00pm on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2015 through 1:00am on Friday, January 1, 2016.
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On The Stage
Mainstage - This New Year's Eve, say goodbye to 2015 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won't break the bank!
GE Theatre - 2015 goes out in Boots and Bling Style at Proctors! Grab your cowboy boots and round up your friends for this unforgettable evening of country music, drink specials and finger-lickin' BBQ.
On The Screen
GE Theatre - World Premiere Movie Event: A globe-trotting ghost hunter traps spirits of the dead in liquor bottles. 20 years after he mysteriously disappears, his unwitting niece inherits his estate, including the collection of enigmatic bottles, which she plans to open and serve at her Fourth of July party.
GE Theatre- In this new production, Benjamin Millepied pays tribute to his masters, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.
With Clear, Loud, Bright, Forward
, Millepied has choreographed an artistic collaboration with Nico Muhly, highlighting the excellence of classical technique and its significance for dance today.
James Bond is back and the British secret service is both shaken and stirred. A cryptic message from 007's past sends him off to uncover a sinister organization, while M fiercely battles political forces to keep the secret service alive.
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Now Open!
Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine 
170 Lafayette Street
Ya Ya's House brings the taste of southern/soul comfort food that reminds you of visits down south to Grandmother's house in a warm, family friendly atmosphere. Be sure to stop by and welcome them to Downtown Schenectady!
Mark Your Calendar!
January 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Firestone 151, 151 Lafayette Street
Leesa "Yoda" Perazzo vs. Ray "Vader" Legere! The winner will be determined by who collects the most tips. Come support your favorite bartender and help raise money for the programs of the Schenctady Kiwanis Club.
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| Mohawk Harbor Update |
The NYS Gaming Commission awarded an official license to the Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor last week. Construction has begun and is expected to take less than 24 months.
The casino is part of Galesi Group's overall $480 million development of Mohawk Harbor. To learn more, visit their website to see renderings of the many exciting projects at the site. Be sure to view the construction cam for regular updates on Mohawk Harbor's progress!
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| 14th Annual Giving Map |
Looking to make a year-end charitable donation? This web-based map identifies over 600 locations within the Capital District where you can make charitable donations and/or volunteer your personal time to help others.
The 14th Annual Giving Map is a FREE service provided by
Fountains Spatial
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a leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) services in New York State and the Northeast, based in Downtown Schenectady.
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| miSci (museum of innovation & science) |
 Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Through December 31
Register now for fun science workshops for the kids on break. Classes for grades: K-2 & 3-5. Call 518-382-7890 x237 for information and to make reservations.
Through January 18, 2016
The Model Trains are back at miSci this holiday season! Explore the intricate 19- x 27-foot display of running O Gauge (Lionel) model trains. Stay and play! The Play Space is full of science toys you don't have at home Special thanks to Upstate Train Associates. Don't miss this holiday favorite!
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
 Central Library
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
All public libraries will be closed Dec. 31 & Jan. 1
600 Union Street
Throughout January: Mass market paperback books: 4/$1.00. Clearance sale January 2-16; all books half price.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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