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Read the latest economic development news in Schenectady County.
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Visit Downtown Schenectady
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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
Inside Proctors |
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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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Patrick Sharrow
Jan. 18, 5pm
Mia Scirocco
Jan. 19, 6pm
On Your Mark
Jan. 20, 9pm
Ed Salvo (Acoustic Guitar)
Jan. 20, 6-8pm
Rob Flemming
Jan. 18, 6pm
ErrorSmith
Jan. 19, 9pm
Doug Villano
Jan. 20, 9pm
Popa Chubby
Jan. 19, 7 & 9pm
EJ Ray Accoustic
Jan. 19, 8pm
Hellcat Maggie
Jan. 20, 9:30pm
UFC 220
Jan. 20, 10pm
Jenna
Jan. 18, 8pm
Lucia & Levi Band
Jan. 19, 9pm
Joel Fisher
Jan. 18, 6-9pm
George Krakat
Jan. 18, 7-10pm
Completely Different
Jan. 19, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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This week's recipe is a super easy one-pan meal
to make on a busy night
, with lots of flavor and common ingredients.
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Jesus Christ Superstar |
SLOC Musical Theater
Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ's life and explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus and Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. More...
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3rd Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll |
Next Weekend!
January 27, 11am - 4pm
Downtown Schenectady
Twenty-five restaurants in Downtown Schenectady will open their doors to serve a variety of delicious hot soups to event attendees as they stroll around downtown.
To enjoy the Schenectady Soup Stroll, start by downloading a PDF map from our website, or pick one up at a participating restaurant. Then stroll around to various restaurant locations and taste fantastic soups for a $1 a cup (3 oz. serving). Happy sipping and strolling!
View participants and soup recipes
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On The Stage
MainStage - Political analyst and author David Brooks tells the story of ten great lives that illustrate how character is developed and how we can all strive to build rich inner lives marked by humility and moral depth.
On The Screen
The Addy - Thirty years after serving together in Vietnam, "Doc" Shepherd, Sal Nealon and the Rev. Richard Mueller reunite to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq.
The Addy - Rare concert footage from the singer's "Christian period" when he toured small venues playing nothing but songs about his new faith.
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January 17, 5-7pm
Van Slyck's Lounge at Rivers Casino & Resort
Connect with fellow Chamber members at our first Business After Hours of the new year. Enjoy food, fun and entertainment at Van Slyck's, the lounge located just off the gaming floor at Rivers Casino & Resort.
Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30pm
Parent Night Out: Take two hours to yourself every other Friday. Drop the kids off for an evening of art-filled fun, while you enjoy some kid-free adult time.
January 20, 2pm
32 Washington Avenue
Changing Downtown: Join the Society for the exhibition's opening reception, and explore the stories that have shaped our city. Christopher Spencer, author of "Shovel Ready," will also be here to discuss the hopes and history of urban development in Schenectady, particularly in the mid-1900s.
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1 Rush Street
Looking for something to complement your evening out in Downtown Schenectady?
Rivers Casino & Resort, located at nearby Mohawk Harbor, offers a regular schedule of events and promotions.
This Week's Event Highlight:
January 20, 9pm
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10 North Jay Street
January 19, 8pm
A show so spontaneous, even we don't know what to expect! The region's finest improvisers bring you a night of comedy right off the top of their heads.
January 20, 8pm
Two teams compete for the highest score in this fast-paced comedy showdown. Performing scenes and songs inspired by audience suggestions, teams are awarded points by our panel of judges.
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miSci (museum of innovation and science) |
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm
January 20, 1-5pm
A FAMILY FUN afternoon with hands-on activities and immersive digital experiences inspired by the 200th anniversary of the original science fiction novel, Mary Shelley's
Frankenstein!
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Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
January 21, 2:30pm
Kitchen Jazz: Sassy and easy goin' music.
Free & open to the public.
600 Union Street
All multi-media, CDs, audio books: Half price all month
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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