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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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Schenectady Farmer's Market
Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
Around City Hall |
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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. Shop & dine at the more than 25 shops and restaurants on Jay Street.
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Seven stations are up and running in Schenectady! Check where your closest station is at
www.CDPHPCycle.com and sign up for your membership.
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CDTA's FREE Electric City Trolley runs
Thursday-Saturday, 4pm-1am.
Route Map
 Download the free
Cityfinder app by Transfinder to show you the nearest trolley stops & real time trolley progress.
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Music & Entertainment
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Patrick Sharrow
NFL Kickoff Party - Free Pizza
at Halftime
September 7, 5pm
Mia Scirocco
September 8, 6pm
The Pretty Reckless
September 9, 7pm
Ivy Darling
September 7, 6pm
Funk Soul Brother
September 8, 9pm
The
Refrigerators
September 9, 9pm
Grand Central Station
September 8, 9pm
UFC #215
September 9, 8pm
Bike Night w/ DJ Cassius Clay
September 9, 7pm
Joel Fisher
September 7, 6-9pm
Rosa Love
September 13, 4-6pm
Tommy Verrigni
September 7, 7-10pm
Bronte Roman
September 8, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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With a sunny weekend on the horizon, this week's recipe will be great for the grill.
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| Jammin' on Jay Concert Series |
Begins This Friday!
September 8, 15 & 22
Beginning at 5:30pm
Come out and enjoy three nights of FREE live music on the Jay Street Marketplace! The new
Jammin' on Jay Concert Series will feature different bands each Friday, concluding with a local Battle of the Bands on Friday, September 22.
September 8 - The Lustre Kings
September 15 -
Up All Night
September 22 - Battle of the Bands
Brought to you by
Schenectady County and the
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp. in partnership with
Rivers Casino & Resort, Saratoga Eagle and
Times Union.
Bands sponsored by Aperitivo Bistro, Slidin' Dirty and Johnny's.
Additional support from the City of Schenectady, Proctors and Jay Street businesses.
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| A Flurry of Festivals in Downtown Schenectady |
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This Weekend!
September 8-10
Sept. 8 & 9, 11am-11pm; Sept. 10, 12-5pm
510 Liberty Street
Fantastic Greek food, music, dancing and vendors.
September 9, 10am-3pm
Around CIty Hall
Local dealers will be bringing new EVs for test drives, along with the new all-electric Proterra E2 bus for demo rides! NYSERDA outreach event, a Wellness Fair next door and Albany Bicycle Rescue folks will be there with bikes...plus much more. Register as a guest and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win $250.
(Rain date September 10, 12-4pm)
Ferry & Front Streets
Outdoor art show and sale in Schenectady's historic Stockade neighborhood.
** Please note: Portions of Front, Green and N. Ferry Streets will be closed to all vehicles on Saturday, 7am-5pm or Sunday,
Noon-5pm
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On The Screen
GE Theatre - Shot in Greene County, Schenectady, Gloversville and Schoharie. A reclusive conspiracy theorist enlists people from his small town to help him make a low-budget movie about his experience encountering aliens while working as a geologist for the US government.
GE Theatre - A Devised Documentary Film: A small Tanzanian village in desperate need of a labor clinic. A newly married American couple in search of hope. When two communities cross paths, can they fill each other's hearts and heal each other's pain?
Man in the Red Bandana - Sept. 9, 7pm & Sept. 10, 2pm 
GE Theatre - The story of the courageous and selfless actions of one man. Welles Remy Crowther bravely saved at least ten people on September 11, 2001 at the cost of his own life. He went up, so others could come down.
GE Theatre - An audio-visual spectacle, featuring lasers, pyrotechnics and a huge circular screen on which specially-created films complement stellar performances from an all-star band.
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Knit Night: Open knitting/crochet/spinning night for all fiber enthusiasts. Bring your project, bring a friend! Have a question or need a little guidance? Assistance is available from an experienced knitting, crochet and spinning instructor.
September 7, 7:30-9am
433 State Street, 4th floor
Morning Insights Business Series: Network and learn from experienced business leaders before starting your busy day. Light breakfast will be served. This month, Kat Koppett, CEO of Koppett, presents: Shut-Up, Already! When Receiving is Better than Giving.
September 10, 1-4pm
140 Erie Blvd.
New to yoga. massage, meditation or energy work? Stop by the open house and meet the teachers and massage therapists.Yoga class samplers and more.
September 13, 10:30am - Noon 
Apostrophe Cafe at Proctors
Friendship Cafe
: A monthly gathering for adults to convene for social, educational & recreational needs. This month:
Medicare 101 with Amy Goodspeed from CDPHP. RSVP to 518-382-8481 x9315 or
email
32 Washington Avenue
September 14, 21 & 28 at 6pm
Schenectady Suds
: This walking tour of the Historic Stockade District will examine the history of beer brewing and its local impact. The tour concludes with a pint and tour at Mad Jack Brewery/The Van Dyck Restaurant.
September 15, 11:30am-6:30pm
Schenectady Veterans Park
Festivities include German specialty foods, clam chowder, pulled pork sandwiches and other foods, along with German beer, wine and music. A bake sale will be held in the park as well.
September 15, 4-6:30pm
Corner of Lafayette & Liberty Streets
BBQ TO-GO: Fall fundraiser, $12 pre-sale, $15 at BBQ. Tickets available on
website or at The Open Door Bookstore
Through November 22
418 Liberty Street
Fall Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Pilates, Modern, Jazz and Adult Ballet.
Northeast Ballet will hold their 30th Annual Nutcracker Auditions on Saturday, September 9 at Proctors for ages 5 and Up.
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| 15th Annual Building Block Party |
Now on Sale!
October 5, 5:30-9pm
Broadway Garage Rooftop
(Rain Location: Schenectady Armory Center)
Let's Party Under the Stars on the Rooftop!
Join us to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation's largest annual fundraiser! Enjoy delicious food from a variety of downtown restaurants, a cash bar, DJ entertainment and an open-air view of beautiful Downtown Schenectady... plus other surprises.
$75 per person
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| 6th Annual Wing Walk |
Save the Date!
October 7, Noon-5pm
Stroll around Downtown Schenectady and sample unique chicken wing recipes at a variety of restaurants, then vote for your favorite! The day of the event, you must pick up your ballot ticket from the Box Office at Proctors before going to your first restaurant
Tickets on sale soon!: $12 Adults, $7 Students (with current student ID, not available online)
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10 North Jay Street
September 8, 8pm
Enjoy a fresh mix of true stories told by comedians, storytellers, performers and beyond - think
The Moth or
This American Life - but every story is either funny or has a twist that will leave you laughing! Hosted and curated by comedian/storyteller Ethan Ullman.
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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
miSci After Dark: Bubbles & Brews 
September 9, 5:30-9:30pm
A social event for adults 21+ featuring full museum access, alcoholic beverages, board games, planetarium show and exciting bubble science demonstrations by miSci educators! Come enjoy samples (and purchase to-go containers) of the finest craft brews from some of the best local brewers. Cost: Free with admission.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
600 Union Street
September - All cookbooks & gardening books half price.
September 9, 10am-4pm
Stop by on your way to the Greek Festival, the Little Italy StreetFest or the Stockade Art Show! We'll be selling framed art prints, books with Italian and Greek themes and much more!
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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