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News From Metroplex
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Read the latest economic development news in Schenectady County.
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Visit Downtown Schenectady
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Park Schenectady
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Park Schenectady is your online resource for downtown parking. View an interactive map to find parking lots and rates. Get tips on where to find the best parking spots. Sign up for an email alert system for news & advisories.
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Sundays, 10am-2pm
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Enjoy this festive marketplace with weekly entertainment and more than 70 regional vendors
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Music & Entertainment
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JECCO Duo
February 7, 7-10pm
Tyler Pearce Project
February 3, 7pm
Rob Flemming
February 2, 7pm
Local 11
February 3, 9pm
Good Time Charlies
February 4, 9pm
Grand Central Station
February 4, 9:30pm
Super Bowl Sunday
6-10pm: UNLIMITED chili, wings & draft beers (all brands) for just $25 per person.
Comedy with Brad Lowery & Brian Cichocki
February 4, 7pm
Keith Pray Big Band
February 7, 8pm
Super Bowl Sunday
Complimentary pizza, wings & subs during the game.
Carla Paige Band
February 3, 9pm
Tommy Verrigni
February 2, 7-10pm
Brian Patneaude
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week's recipe is another great appetizer to serve at your
Super Bowl Party.
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College Corner
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| Rivers Casino Grand Opening |
 February 8, Noon
1 Rush Street, Schenectady
Congratulations and welcome to our exciting new neighbor,
Rivers Casino & Resort at Mohawk Harbor, whose casino gaming area, entertainment lounge and dining options will open to the public on
Wednesday, February 8 at Noon!
If you'll be coming to Rivers during opening week, please watch this
public service announcement video
for some important visitor information.
We invite you spend time in
Downtown Schenectady before or after your visit to Rivers. Come check out all we have to offer, including our
dining & nightlife,
shopping,
services and
attractions. We also have plenty of
public parking. See you in downtown!
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| Wait Until Dark |
 February 1-5
Schenectady Civic Players
In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, she discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller's chilling conclusion.
More...
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On The Stage
Mainstage - The Internationally acclaimed musical is a dazzling theatrical spectacular wrapped into 120 minutes of swirling colors, sparkle, shimmer and electrifying energy.
Mainstage - The two-time Emmy Award winning television series comes to the live stage. Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world's most spectacular animals. He will also share stories and footage from his worldwide adventures.
Into The Woods - Feb 3, 3 & 8pm 
Mainstage - Venture back Into The Woods as the Dodgers (Jersey Boys, Matilda) team up with Networks (Phantom, War Horse, South Pacific) to present the acclaimed Fiasco Theater production that became New York's surprise hit of this season.
Bizarre Magic - Feb. 4, 3:30 & 7:30pm 
GE Theatre - Brian Brushwood's blend of shocking stunts and unusual magic will leave fans of all ages laughing and amazed.
On The Screen
GE Theatre -
Casey Affleck makes his bid for the golden statue as a Boston janitor, who - after the death of an older brother - is obliged to return home to Manchester to care for his nephew, a responsibility he struggles to accept.
42nd Street (1933) - Feb. 6 at 3, 5 & 7pm 
GE Theatre - 42nd Street traces the creation of a Broadway show from its first casting call through its blockbuster opening night.
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C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios 
February 3, 11am-1pm
137 State Street
Brown Bag Lunch Open Studio: Use your lunch hour to de-stress with
co-workers (or not), or meet some new folks. We will have a variety of art materials and project suggestions to work on, or you can just do your own thing!
Stockade Association 
February 4 & 5, 6pm
Intersection of Front St. and N. Ferry St.
Illuminate the Neighborhood to Commemorate the 1690 Schenectady Massacre: Meet at the statue of Lawrence the Indian to take an hour-long walking tour of the neighborhood, which will be lit up with luminaries each night. Sunday at 7pm, two local "experts" on Stockade history, David Cornelius and Joe Doolittle, will tell tales from the Stockade of 1690 at Arthur's Market. Program & dessert: $4.
Schenectady County Historical Society 
February 6, 5:30pm
Schenectady Central Library Swanker Board Room
WWI Film Series every Monday at 5:30pm in February. The first in our series was released during World War I: Charlie Chaplin's Shoulder Arms. In partnership with the Schenectady County Library.
Haven at JFS 
Thursdays, February 16-April 6, 6-7:30pm
First United Methodist Church - 603 State Street
Grief Support Group: If you've experienced a loss and are struggling with the overwhelming feelings of grief, Haven
can help. Come together for mutual support from others who are grieving. Led by our professional clinicians, participants will learn about the reality of their own unique grief and share their pain in a supportive setting.
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| 2017 Schenectady Restaurant Week |
Mark Your Calendar!
February 20-26
Participating restaurants and menus coming soon!
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10 North Jay Street
February 3, 8-10pm
Some of the region's finest improvisers bring you a night of comedy right off the top of their heads.
Chortle Kombat 
An all-out rumble between two improv behemoths, directing a cast of seasoned improv comedy pros. The goal? Vanquish the opponent and take home the sweet, hilarious victory!
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| miSci (museum of innovation and science) |
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
February Break Workshops
February 20-24
Sign up for classes during February Break. AM/PM workshops for students in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. $25/per student/class - 10% discount for members. Seats are limited. 518-382-7890
Invention Convention 2017 
19th annual regional and statewide invention competition for students from grades K through 8. An added bonus is that Invention Convention is aligned with NYS MST Learning Standard 5, which relates to Technology and Engineering Design. Must submit online application on or before March 10.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
February 4, 9am-5pm
February 5, 1-4pm
Central Library, McChesney Room
All books $1.00. Adult fiction and non-fiction
600 Union Street
Starts February 1: Romance novels, $1.00 hardcover; mass market paperbacks. 4/$1.00.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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