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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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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. 25, 5-9pm
Grand Central Station
Jan. 26, 9pm
Random Thoughts
Jan. 25, 6pm
The Coverups
Jan. 26, 9pm
Betsy & The ByeGons
Jan. 26, 9pm
Patrick Sharrow
& The Convoy
Jan. 27, 8pm
Wide Awake
Jan. 27, 9pm
Cliff & Tree
Jan. 25, 7-10pm
Kevin Green &
Douglas Chilton
Jan. 26, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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This week's recipe celebrates the DSIC's Soup Stroll! It is an easy soup with an international flair that you can make at home for those chilly winter nights.
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| 3rd Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll |
This Saturday!
January 27, 11am - 4pm
Downtown Schenectady
Twenty-six 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 & Soup Recipes / Download a Soup Stroll Map
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| The Bodyguard |
 Jan. 30 - Feb. 4
MainStage at Proctors
Based on the smash hit film, this award-winning musical stars Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. The story is a breathtakingly romantic thriller, where former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love.
More...
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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. More...
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On The Stage
The Illusionists - Jan. 26 & 27
MainStage - This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on Earth.
Donna McKechnie - Jan. 27, 7:30pm 
GE Theatre - The Cabaret Series: From Broadway to Proctors, an evening of style and song. One Night Only with this Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, singer & dancer.
Education Center - Featuring Award-winning comedian and writer David Feldman. He has appeared frequently on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show and The Late Late Show, as well as his own special for Comedy Central.
On The Screen
The Addy - Based on an incredibly true story from 1973, when kidnappers demanded $17 million from billionaire J. Paul Getty in exchange for the release of his grandson,
Molly's Game -
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 
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January 24, 6-8:30pm
Slidin' Dirty, 512 State Street
Fundraiser for Puerto Rico Relief: Attendees who match or exceed the suggested donation of $25 will receive their first beer, wine, or cider for free - of course, any and all donations will be accepted! Cash bar available, as well as light refreshments for all in attendance.
January 25
131 Jay street
The DillyBean will be
OPENING on
Thursday, Jan. 25 in half of the space formerly occupied by Crossroads Gifts & Wellness. They will be featuring healthy, natural, local and homemade goods and will be participating in Saturday's Schenectady Soup Stroll. Stop by and say welcome!
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Crossroads Gifts & Wellness is still very much in business...it's just a little bit smaller now! Be sure to check out their locally crafted, fair trade & spiritual gifts at 133 Jay Street, directly next to The DillyBean.
Welcome Soup Strollers!
Visit the
Schenectady Habitat ReStore
during the Schenectady Soup Stroll on January 27 from 11am-4pm and receive $5 in ReStore Rewards toward purchases of $20 or more. Valid February 1-28, 2018.
Fun with Gelli Plate Printing: Printing with a Gelli plate is a simple and intriguing process that results in beautiful one-of-a-kind papers with amazing colors, layers and textures.
433 State Street, 4th floor
Through January 29
426 State Street
Dinner and a Movie: Enjoy a 3-course chef-selected dinner, glass of selected wine & one movie ticket to the
Bow-Tie Cinema.
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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 27, 9pm
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10 North Jay Street
January 25, 7pm
Play, laugh and learn in an improvised event that's equal parts party, class and show.
January 26, 8pm
A comedy elimination showdown. Many competitors enter but only one will emerge as the "Maestro"
January 27, 8pm
Two teams compete for the highest score in this fast-paced comedy showdown. Performing scenes and songs inspired by audience suggestions.
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| miSci (museum of innovation and science) |
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15 Nott Terrace Heights
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm
January 28, 10am-12pm
A sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
January 28, 2:30pm
Musicians of Ma'alwyck - Classical 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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