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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 Schenectady's shops, restaurants, services, lodging, cultural attractions, transportation and parking.
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Opens October 2
Bow Tie Cinemas now has a
mobile app to make your movie going experience more
pleasurable and efficient.
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Come shop for flowers, produce, bakes goods and much more from a variety of local vendors.
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A festive marketplace with more than 70 vendors who produce everything they sell.
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Music & Entertainment
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Comedy with Ray Harrington
October 3, 8pm
Thursday
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Indie Rock Night, 9pm
Saturday: DJ Yosh, 9pm
Comedy with Ray Harrington
October 3, 7 & 9pm
Pat Attanasio
October 1, 6:30pm
Yankee Holler Duo
October 2, 6:30pm
Jazz Connection
October 3, 6:30pm
Comedy with Ray Harrington
October 3, 6pm
Thick as Thieves
October 3, 9pm-1am
Jet Crash Boys
October 3, 9:30pm
October 1
Celebrate World Vegetarian Day
To benefit Peppertree Dog Rescue; Order a veg/vegan entree, they will donate $1. Order app/entree combo from the vegetarian menu, they will donate $5.
The Reverberators
October 2, 9pm
The Grassroots Rebels
October 3, 9pm
Live Jazz Music
Thursday & Friday, 7-10pm
Rory Block
October 3, 6:30 & 8:30pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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Fall is upon us, and apples
and pumpkins abound. Let's
explore some recip
es using
these great ingredients.
This week we have a twist
on the all time favorite,
the Snickerdoodle.
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| 4th Annual Wing Walk |
This Saturday
October 3, Noon-5pm
Around Downtown
Sample wings from 18 Downtown Schenectady restaurants and vote for your favorite. Classic garlic parm wings will, of course, be in the running, but expect deliciously creative variations, too, like Mexican Radio's Vidalia Onion Georgia Peach Wing, Aperitivo Bistro's Seven Hour Cherry Pepper Wing, Taj Mahal's Spicy Masala Wing and Ninja Asian Restaurant's Boneless Yakitori Wing.
Other participating restaurants include: 2014 Wing Walk winner 20 North Broadway, Backstage Pub & Grill, The Bier Abbey, Bombers Burrito Bar, Cafe NOLA, Centre Street Public House & Garden, The Grog Shoppe, Isopo's Downtown Pizza, Katie O'Byrne's, Nico's Rooftop Tavern, Pinhead Susan's, Thai Thai Bistro and the Van Dyck. New nightspot Firestone 151 makes its Wing Walk debut this year, and will host the official after party.
Presented by the
DSIC
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Schenectady County Visitors Agency
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Only 1,000 tickets will be sold...don't miss out!
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Legally
Blonde
The
Musical
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 October 1-4
Schenectady Light Opera Company
The story is based on the novel
Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, no one has faith in Elle Woods, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself.
More...
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On The Stage
Underground - All the fun and creativity of improv with the excitement of a sporting event.
Mainstage - The uncrowned queen of children's music and the power behind the progressive "kindie rock" movement. Her music speaks to
kids without talking down to them, charming youngsters without boring grown-ups.
GE Theatre - A musical celebration of community singing, inspired by release of the sequel to "Rise Up Singing," the singer's bible.
Mainstage - Composed of 15 of jazz music's leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis.
On The Screen
GE Theatre
- Silent with live music by the Andrew Alden Ensemble
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151 Lafayette Street
Firestone 151 is now open for food & libations! Stop by and welcome them to downtown and share in some of their fine offerings.
Fridays in October, 7 & 7:30pm
Schenectady County Historical Society
32 Washington Avenue
Explore the historic Stockade after dark to discover the neighborhood's haunting past! This year their are two tours:
The Colonial Candlelight Tour explores the early history of the Stockade from its settlement in 1661 to the American Revolution.
The Victorian Candlelight Tour ventures into further reaches of the neighborhood and features stories from the 19th century(this tour requires more walking).
October 2-8
Inspiring tomorrow's manufacturer today. Participate in the local events happening in Schenectady:
October 2, 9am: Women in Manufacturing Panel, miSci
October 2, 10am: Press Conference Kick-off, miSci
October 3, 10am-3:30pm:
Tough Traveler Event, 1012 State Street
October 3, 9am-4pm
32 Washington Avenue
Genealogy Day: A great way for family history researchers - from beginners to experts - to learn more about where and how to find information, to share stories with other researchers, and to use resources in our Grems-Doolittle Library.
October 3, 11am-2pm
160 Jay Street
Rocco Padula will be signing and selling copies of his new poetry book
Vigil in the Night.
128 Jay Street
October 3, 1-2:30pm
October 2, 7pm
140 Erie Blvd.
Brett Bevell & The Divine Healing Secrets of Merlin: Experience a powerful group healing and activation of what Celtic Shamans call the 3 Caldrons, the 3 primary energy centers in the human energy field.
October 3, 7pm
140 Erie Blvd.
Nepal Earthquake Relief Benefit:
Join singer & songwriter Beth Jochum as she weaves an evening of songs and vibrations to help bring awareness and much needed aid to our global community.
October 4, 11am-2pm
129 Jay Street
Artist in the Gallery Series: Featuring K.O. Wilson Exhibition of current trains. Meet the artist and view his photographs along with a model train exhibit.
October 4, 2pm
907 State Street
Scott Haefner, manager of the Fort Johnson Historic Site, tells of the lives, dangers and devotion of the Patriot & Tory families and gives an overview of the Revolutionary War in the area.
October 7, 5:30pm
Glen Sanders Mansion
Join The Chamber of Schenectady County, an affiliate of the Capital Region Chamber, as they honor Schenectady County businesses and individuals at its 27th Annual Business Awards.
Sundays through October 27, 10am-2pm
The Market is held along the Jay Street Marketplace in the heart of downtown.
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| Hometown Heroes Banners Walking Tour |
 Through November 11
Downtown Schenectady
Take a stroll around beautiful Downtown Schenectady and view 43
Hometown Heroes banners honoring Schenectady military men and women.
Pick up a copy of the
Hometown Heroes
banner map and bios of many of the honorees at the DSIC office, 143 State Street, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. More...
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Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Join other museum visitors in this out-of-this-world experience! See what it's like to do experiments in space and take home a souvenir from your experience.Space is limited. Purchase tickets in advance at 518-382-7890 x237 or when you arrive at miSci (if space is available).
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
 Central Library
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
600 Union Street
Through October: Craft & hobby books $1.00
This Saturday & Sunday!
October 3, 9am-4pm
October 4, 1-3pm
Central Library:
Most books $1, paperback 3/$1, romance 2/$1, children's books $0.25 & $0.50. Sunday bag sale $2.
In conjunction with the Edgar Allen Poe open house, the Whitney seeks original spooky poems for the first ever poetry contest. One winner per category. Prizes will include a gift certificate to the Whitney Book Corner. All entries must be postmarked no later than October 10th.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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