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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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Schenectady Farmer's Market
Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
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Sundays, 10am-2pm
Outside Around City Hall
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Enjoy this festive marketplace with weekly entertainment and more than 70 regional vendors
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Jay Street Marketplace
Sundays, 10am-2pm |
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Visit food & craft vendors along the pedestrian walkway. Also shop & dine at the more than 25 shops and restaurants on Jay Street.
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Music & Entertainment
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Patrick Sharrow
June 15, 5pm
2096
June 16, 9pm
Amped Up
June 17, 9pm
The Revenuers
June 15, 7pm
Grand Central Station
June 16, 9pm
Expo
June 17, 9pm
Patrick Sharrow & The Convoy
June 17, 9pm
Peter Asher & Albert Lee
June 17, 6:30 & 8:30pm
Joel Fisher Live
June 15, 6-9pm
Rosa Love Live
June 21, 6-9pm
Colleen Pratt
June 15, 7-10pm
Carla Metz & Larry Acunto
June 16, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week's recipe provides a great burger to make for Dad. Several steps and ingredients are involved, but Dad is worth it!
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Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour
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 June 16-18
Mainstage at Proctors
Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
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| Jazz on Jay |
 Thursdays, Noon - 1:30pm
Jay Street Marketplace
This week, Jazz on Jay features
June Jays. This free outdoor jazz series takes place Thursday afternoons through August 31 on the Jay Street Marketplace (with a rain location at Robb Alley inside Proctors). Grab lunch at one of our great downtown
eateries and work in a bit of
shopping before or after the concert!
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| Hometown Heroes Banner Program 2017 |
 Through November 11
Around Downtown
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Hometown Heroes banner program proudly recognizes active duty and veteran service members from Schenectady. Each sponsored banner honors a specific individual and features his or her name, branch of service, and image. Major funding provided by SEFCU.
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On The Stage
GE Theatre - Opera Saratoga presents an evening of song by Marc Blitzstein, curated and hosted by bass-baritone Justin Hopkins.
On The Screen
GE Theatre - This celebrated trio of young Italian tenors delighted audiences in prestigious venues worldwide with their magical tribute to The 3 Tenors.
Fiddler on the Roof - June 19 at 12, 3:30 & 7pm 
GE Theatre - This lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the-century czarist Russia. |
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June 15, 7:30am
ECIC, 433 State Street, 4th Floor
The Fabulous Beekman Boys: Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell will speak on their journey from New York City to Sharon Springs, as well as how they turned Beekman 1802 into a national brand, launched the reality show The Fabulous Beekman Boys, and won the grand prize in The Amazing Race. RSVP by
e-mailing or calling 518-487-7600.
June 16, 4-8pm
Grand Opening - Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 4pm; Reception begins at 4:30pm. Includes multiple interactive art activities and an art exhibition, "Pictures of Health," a continuation of Mental Health Awareness Month from May.
June 21, 5:30pm
ECIC, 433 State Street, 4th floor
The Power of Story: Some of the best storytellers in the region will discuss how stories can help elevate your personal brand and secure funding for your startup. Please
register
for this FREE event.
June 24, 7pm
820 Eastern Avenue
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10 North Jay Street
Improv Jam
Play, laugh and learn in an improvised event that's equal parts party, class and show
 An Evening with Alf Pacino
June 16, 8pm
Mopco's longform improv house team headlines a night of comedy from the fringe
June 17, 8pm
Two teams compete for laughs and the sweet taste of victory in this fast-paced comedy show.
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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
Summer Hands-on STEM Classes
 Half-day workshops on Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7. Week-long classes for students entering first through eighth grades from July 10 - September 1. Classes run 9am - 4pm. Space Academy Classes with Challenger Learning Center Missions. Before- and after-care is available.
Pre-registration is required.
Wind and Solar: The Renewable Energy Revolution
 The new exhibit offers information on wind turbines, solar panels and climate change, plus why the technology around renewable energy is so important to the world today. Enjoy activity stations with interactive components, plus the 3-D video globe The Magic Planet.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Mark Your Calendar! 
July 8, 10am-4pm
Meet real comic book artists, buy their books, and have them signed! Pop on over to the children's room all day long to make a fun and wearable piece of art.
Come dressed as your favorite comic, manga, superhero or other fun character. Winners will be awarded $50 VISA gift cards.
600 Union Street
June - Beach reading! Mass market paperbacks 4/$1.00.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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| Stockade Historic District Cell Phone Audiotour |
Now that warm weather has arrived, we invite you to take a stroll around downtown and learn about some fascinating local history.
Stockade Historic District
- Take a self-guided tour of the Stockade Historic District, New York State's first designated Historic District, and hear unique stories about the architecture and people who helped shape Schenectady's 350+ year history. A new video tour is also available.
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