Your Weekly Guide to What's Up in Downtown
December 8, 2022
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2022 Festival of Trees
Through December 23
Schenectady County Historical Society & YWCA NorthEastern NY | 32 & 44 Washington Ave.
Celebrate the season as we fill our galleries with lighted fir trees! Decorated from classic to kooky Christmas styles, the Festival of Trees glows with the enchantment of the holidays. Join us throughout December for a shimmering, festive season.
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Shop Small | Shop Local
Support your favorite small businesses all season long in Downtown Schenectady. When you #ShopSmall, you make a big impact on the entire community, and that's something worth celebrating!
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) is excited to drive community awareness of Small Business Saturday and officially kick off the holiday shopping season for our many local businesses.
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432 State Street
Hairspray | Through Dec. 11 | Broadwayâs Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TVâs most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
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CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas | Dec. 15-18 | In its 43rd year, this holiday extravaganza is sure to get you in the spirit featuring songs of the season performed by the ESYO Symphony Orchestra backed by the Melodies Chorale, along with many special guests! The net proceeds from the CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at Albany Med. To date, the concerts have raised nearly $10 million.
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ILLUMINOCITY
Through January 14
For the second year, the ILLUMINOCITY holiday lighting promotion is celebrating Schenectady's vibrancy during the holidays! Dozens of businesses have created illuminated displays to brighten the season in downtown and are participating in a friendly contest to raise funds for their chosen nonprofit partners.
How can YOU take part in ILLUMINOCITY? Just complete the three âVâs:
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VISIT | Come to Downtown Schenectady to experience ILLUMINOCITY by January 14, 2023. Take a walk around and enjoy our many shops, restaurants, and attractions while you are here!
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VIEW | Check out the dozens of ILLUMINOCITY light displays around downtown. Click here for a list of participating businesses & nonprofit partners, as well as a map of locations.
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VOTE | Cast your vote for your favorite display on the Daily Gazette website by January 14. Each display features a poster in the window with a QR code directing you to the Peopleâs Choice online voting site, so we encourage you to vote while visiting!
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Guiding Light Presenting Sponsor: |
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- Gianna Robustiano | Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
- Live Country Music | Fridays, 6-8 p.m.
- Joe Severino | Dec 9, 5 p.m.
- IMI | Dec. 10, 8 p.m.
- Silver Arrow Band | Dec. 14, 8 p.m.
- Tuesday Trivia | 7 p.m.
- Skeeter Creek (after Walker Hayes) | Dec. 9
- Gianna Robustiano Trio | Dec. 10, 5 p.m.
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Kolbie G, Billy Floyd, Jay Sway, Kaleb Dingmon with DJ Mixitup NY | Dec. 10, 8:30 p.m.
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- Wednesday Night Trivia | 6:30 p.m.
- Steve Cowles | Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
- Jenna Sue | Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday Trivia | 7:30 p.m.
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A Broadway Holiday | Dec. 9, 7 p.m. | Holiday Fundraiser with a wine and cheese pre-performance reception and a holiday-themed musical revue featuring some of your favorite local performers.
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Silk Scarf Printing | Dec. 10, 6 p.m. | You will paint and print on blank scarves to build rich surface pattern. Learn how the dyes bond with the fabric to maintain the smooth, silky hand of the fabric. Each student will make two scarves. Dyes will stain clothing and skin, so dress appropriately and bring a pair or two of latex gloves.
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Holiday Boutique & Greek Pastry Sale | Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Vendor offerings include: handcrafted stitched items, wreaths, handcrafted Christmas ornaments, and much more. Light lunch available along with Greek pastries. Free admission & parking.
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Classes | Lots of fun holiday classes on the schedule! or give a gift certificate for an enjoyable night or weekend outing.
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Quilted Thread: Colorful Cards and Quilts | Exhibit on display until March 2023 | Featuring Beth Taylor who has been around creative endeavors of music, sewing, painting, and metal work since childhood and now creates fiber art, wall hangings, religious paraments, and greeting cards using new and recycled materials.
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Rivers Casino & Resort
1 Rush Street
This Month at Rivers
This Week at Rivers
- Rock-aoke | Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
- Big Sky Country | Dec. 9, 8 p.m.
- Martin and Kelly | Dec. 10, 8 p.m.
- Carla Page | Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
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Rediscover Downtown Schenectady
Now, more than ever before, it's vital to support our local retailers, restaurants, and services. Each week, we are featuring a different business to keep you connected with all that Downtown Schenectady has to offer.
- This recently opened full service salon in downtown specializes in ALL types of hair textures and styles. SHE is Beauty focuses on all aspects of beauty and offers a wide variety of services... everything you need to feel beautiful. Walk-ins are welcome or call to make an appointment.
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10 North Jay Street
We make stuff up! We use you, the audience, as inspiration for our scenes and games, and often ask you to help us out on stage.
Dec. 9, 8 p.m.
Dec. 10, 8 p.m.
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Stay informed on the latest economic development news in Schenectady County.
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Armory Studios NY | 125 Washington Ave.
Through January 2, 2023
Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show.
Armory Lounge NY | Enjoy unique regional snacks, delicious sandwiches and salads, or sip a Starry Starry Night cocktail or âVincentâ IPA, at Armory Lounge NYâs elegant bar. Our hours accommodate the guests of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, but no ticket is needed in order to visit the Lounge.
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Open for a casual bite to eat in a truly unique setting before enjoying Hairspray at Proctors. The lounge is open to the public and while reservations are not required, they are appreciated! Please call or text 518-330-0237.
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99 Clinton St.
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Book Club | Dec. 13, 2 p.m. | Mercy by David Balducci | Join us for our monthly book discussion. New book club members are always welcome.
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REELS Film Series | Dec. 14, 12 p.m.| Glory Road
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15 Museum Dr.
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32nd Annual Model Trains Show | Now Open | The 19 x 27-foot display features five tracks that weave through scenes of amusement parks, a vintage Plasticville town, and freight yards and depicts how trains transformed transportation and impacted the growth of the country.
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Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Inside Proctors
Shop for fresh local produce and artisan goods in a festive atmosphere with 80+ vendors.
This week's music:
Frettin' Old Guys | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DJ Rvmba Sonia Sandoval | 12 - 2 p.m.
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The Downtown Dish
This week's recipe is a great side for your holiday meal. The prep time and cooking is a bit long, but well worth it!
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Browse a Map of Downtown Schenectady Businesses |
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Catch Up on Downtown Schenectady News |
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Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation | Website
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