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Rivers Casino & Resort Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking

2015 Report to County Legislature

Mayor McCarthy Announces Sale of Six Properties for $277,500

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Visit Downtown Schenectady

Entertainment, culture & history abound in Downtown Schenectady! From traditional and cutting-edge theater to hands-on museums and revered institutions of higher learning, there is plenty to feed your mind and curiosity in downtown.        
  
                                                
Browse downtown's shops, restaurants, services, lodging, attractions, transportation & parking. 

Publications:
Downtown Visitor Guide & Map
Schenectady Dining Guide
 
Websites:
City of Schenectady
Schenectady County
Capital Region Chamber
Downtown Schenectady Imp. Corp.
CDTA Capital Moves
 
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Opens February 12

A loyalty rewards program created to enhance your movie going experience. The club is free to
 join and rewards our loyal patrons with frequent offers. Present your Criterion Club® card with each purchase and earn valuable 
points every time.

Sundays, 10am - 2pm
Inside Proctors  
Schenectady Greenmarket
Weekly market with 70+ vendors who produce everything they sell.

Music & Entertainment
 
Music n Entertainment

Cafe NOLA
From the Heartland
February 13, 6:30pm

Josh Casano
February 12, 6-9pm
One Night Stand
February 12, 10pm-2am

Patrick Sharrow
February 12, 7pm
Sean Lyons
February 13, 9pm
Patrick Sharrow
February 17, 7pm

Bobbie Van Detta & The Split
February 11, 7pm
Jill Hughes
Feb. 12, 7pm (see Valentine's Specials above for dinner option)
Comedy Club with Tom McTiernan & Tommy Gooch
February 13, 7 & 9pm

Band of Gold
February 12, 9pm

The Stockade Inn
Erin Harkes
February 11, 7-10pm
Pat Andreoli & Michael Lamkin
February 12, 7-10pm

DVDJ Dread
February 12, 11pm

Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's

The Downtown Dish

With Valentine's Day this Sunday, we have a delicious dessert that will satisfy hearts of all ages. 
Happy Valentine's Day!

Red Velvet Cheesecake


 
February 11-17 2016
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Downtown

Looking for that perfect gift or a great place to take your Valentine for dinner? Downtown Schenectady's businesses are here to help! Below is a list of some special happenings for Valentine's Day:

Aperitivo Bistro:  Feb. 12,13 & 14 - Full dinner menu with chef additions & specialty cocktails.
Cafe NOLAFeb. 13 & 14 -  Special  menu  with live music on Sat.
Canvas, Corks & ForksFeb. 13 & 14 - Couples painting classes. Two class sessions each day, including Lobster Mac & Cheese, sample of wine ice cream & trivia with giveaways.
Firestone 151: Feb. 13 - Dinner specials.
Mad Jack Brew Pub @ The Van Dyck: Feb. 12 - Dinner with Jill Hughes with a specially designed menu.
Mexican Radio - Special tequila tasting menu. Free salsa lessons.
No Nonsense Therapeutic Massage: Feb. 15 - Make an appointment for Monday the 15th and receive a free hot stone sample. 
Parker Inn: Feb. 11-14 - One night stay, complimentary champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and gift certificate toward dinner at Aperitivo Bistro or Angelo's Tavolo.
Proctors: Feb. 15 - Valentine's comedy show: The Gender Defenders
Schenectady Habitat ReStore: Feb. 10 & 13 - Marsha Miller Designs has  beautifully hand-crafted jewelry and gorgeous scarf designs to sell to the public with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Habitat.
Stockade Inn: Valentine's Weekend overnight package and Valentine's Day brunch.
Thai Thai Bistro: Valentine's Week specials.
Villa Italia Bakery: Feb. 11-14, Chocolate dipped strawberries.
Warren Tire: Feb. 12 - Lube, oil, and filter special with a free tire rotation for $19.95. Other discounts available.
Whitney Book Corner: Feb. 14 &15 - Wear red and get a free book.
Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine: Feb. 13 - Two fish or two chicken dinners for $22.
Zen Asian Fusion Lounge: Feb. 12-14 - Treat your Valentine to dinner and receive a free rose.
Schenectady Restaurant Week
Make Your 
Reservations Now!
February 22-28

Enjoy delicious 3-course meals at 25 popular Schenectady area restaurants for the special fixed price of $25. Presented by the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp. and The Chamber of Schenectady County, an affiliate of the Capital Region Chamber.
Be sure to fill out a survey card following your meal for a chance to win restaurant gift certificates!

This Week at Proctors
On The Stage  

What's Going On - February 12, 8pm  
Mainstage - RnB Classics Live presents: An Anthology of the Music of Marvin Gaye.

Mopco Theatresports - February 12, 8pm
Education Center - This fast-paced show combines the fun and creativity of improv with the excitement of a sporting event.

The Triplets of Belleville - February 13, 8pm  
GE TheatreThis much beloved animated film is screened as composer Benoît Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his original film score.

Fidelis Care Organ Concert Series - February 16, 12pm
Mainstage - Free organ concert featuring "Goldie," Proctors' mighty Wurlitzer Organ, with Carl Hackert & Claudia Bracaliello.

On The Screen

Carol - February 11-12
GE Theatre - Set against the glamorous backdrop of 1950s Manhattan, Carol is an achingly beautiful depiction of love against the odds.

Hateful Eight - February 12 & 14
GE Theatre - Kurt Russell stars as a bounty hunter who must bring a female member of a ruthless gang of killers to the city of Red Rock, where she will be hanged.

Trumbo - February 14-16
GE Theatre - Portrayal of the legendary Dalton Trumbo, Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted.

Spotlight - February 14, 15, 17, 22 & 23  
GE Theatre - The true story of how the Boston Globe defied church, state, and members of their own staff to delve into decades worth of child molestation claims against the local Catholic Archdiocese.
Etcetera... 

Schenectady YMCA  
February 20, 10am-12pm
Silk Scarf Painting - Learn how to paint an 11x60 silk scarf with silk dyes. 

32 Washington Avenue
The Spirit of New York, presented by Bruce Dearstyne, who will discuss his new book, relating to 16 key events in New York history.
February 15 & 17, 1pm
An American Girl Tea with Samantha Parkington, where you will learn about Edwardian culture, make a craft, and enjoy tea and goodies. Advance purchase required.
 
February 14 - March 19
You are invited to participate in The 2016 Lenten Photo Show. For each of the five weeks during Lent, a different theme has been chosen. During each of these weeks, FUMC will be accepting 1-3 photos taken by participants that reflect the weekly themes, which are:
February 14-20: HOPE
February 21-27: LIFE
February 28-March 5: REMEMBER
March 6-12: JOY
March 13-19: NEW

Save The Date!
March 19-20
510 Union Street
Spring Open House: Mark you calendar to attend everyone's favorite spring open house. The place to be for indoor and outdoor decor. To make room for the event, all front showroom items are currently 40%off. 
miSci (museum of innovation & science)
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm  

Opens February 13 
Escape winter's chill and discover hundreds of brilliantly colored native butterflies at miSci's indoor butterfly house, flying about (and possibly landing on you!) as miSci 
re-creates their habitat - the edge of an open field with flowers and trees. Be sure to stop at the chrysalis chamber to see the butterflies as they emerge.

February Classes at miSci  
February 15-19
Morning and afternoon classes suitable for grades K-8. Make your reservations now!
Schenectady County Public Library Notes
Library ExpansionCentral Library
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Library Calendar of Events

Beat the Snow Winter Concert Series 
February 14, 2:30pm
McChesney Room
Misty Jazz Trio with Bill Harrison

The Whitney Book Corner
600 Union Street
Throughout February: Romance books on sale.
Hardcovers - $1; Paperbacks - 4/$1
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
DSIC Board of Directors

The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote downtown as a premier location for commerce, recreation, and living. We currently have two vacancies on our 9-member board of directors. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the DSIC board, please contact Executive Director Jim Salengo at 518-377-9430 or via email by Wednesday, February 17.

To learn more about the DSIC's programs and services, click here.  
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