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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
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. Also shop & dine at the more than 25 shops and restaurants on Jay Street.
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Music & Entertainment
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Josh & Justin
May 25, 9pm
Good Time Charlies
May 26, 9pm
Force of Habit
May 27, 9pm
Sgambelluri Trio
May 25, 7pm
JECCO
May 24, 6pm
Completely Different
May 28, 12-3pm
Mia Scirocco Trio
May 31, 6-8pm
Completely Different
May 25, 7-10pm
George Krakat
May 26, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week's recipe is a new take
on macaroni salad that you can make for the upcoming
Memorial Day holiday.
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On The Stage
'THE' International Engelbert Humperdinck TRIBUTE - May 2 4, 8pm
Mainstage - International singer and entertainer SCOTT DEE, direct from London, performs the most memorable romantic songs of the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck.
Mainstage - Shake the Room: A fun recital showcasing our students ages 3 through adult.
On The Screen
GE Theatre - An unvarnished chronicle of Bob Dylan's metamorphosis from folk to rock via his appearances at the Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1965.
GE Theatre - Whether you are new to Twin Peaks or a seasoned vet, join us in a celebration of most marvelous TV series ever! What will we screen? Well, it wouldn't really be Peaks without a bit of mystery now would it!?
GE Theatre - 13 hours of film and live entertainment! Admission is only $20...come and go as you please! This year, we asked YOU what you wanted to see and here are the FOUR movies you chose, along with our own choice of TWO events that include live performances.
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| Etcetera |
May 24, 5:30-8:30pm
433 State Street, 4th Floor
Internet of Things: Come to StartUp Town Square, network, share your ideas, and learn about entrepreneurship from people who are developing cutting edge technology companies in our area!
May 25, 4pm
City Hall Rotunda
Presentation of the 2017 Historic Preservation Awards, with a reception to follow at MopCo, 10 N. Jay Street.
137 State Street
May 26, 11:00 am
Brown Bag Lunch Open Studio: Bring a lunch, come when you can, leave when you need to, but use your lunch hour to de-stress with co-workers (or not), or meet some new folks. We will have a variety of art materials and project suggestions to work on, or you can just do your own thing!
May 26, 6pm
Books, Beer & Brainstorm: A stimulating and intellectual discussion spearheaded by three thought leaders. Food, food for thought and two drinks (beer, wine, sodas, or Mango Lassi), all for $20! RSVP now by calling 518-795-5894 or email
44 Washington Avenue
Through May 31
Shoe Drive: Drop off your new or gently used shoes (no holes or rips), women's, men's & children's. All funds raised from this project will support YWCA programs.
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10 North Jay Street
May 25, 7pm
A night of home grown, locally sourced comedy. We are opening the stage to give new performers and veterans alike an opportunity to experiment.
 Maestro: One Improviser to Rule Them All!
May 26, 8pm
A comedy elimination showdown. Many competitors enter but only one will emerge as the "Maestro."
May 27, 8pm
Two teams compete for laughs and the sweet taste of victory in this fast-paced comedy show.
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| The Lords of 52nd Street |
Coming Next Week!
June 1, 6pm
Jay Street Marketplace Near Johnny's Patio
Celebrate the beginning of summer in Downtown Schenectady! The Lords of 52nd Street present original Billy Joel Songs...by the original Billy Joel band members! Come out and enjoy a night of FREE live music on the Jay Street Marketplace.
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Presented by
Johnny's Restaurant in partnership with Mohawk River Promotions, Schenectady County, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, The Daily Gazette and DeCrescente Distributing Company.
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| Save the Date for These Great Downtown Events! |
Kids' Art Festival 
June 3, Noon-4pm
Outside Around City Hall
Featuring a variety of entertainment, including The Puppet People, Mike Purcell, Mr. Twisty, and many more. Enjoy more than 40 FREE, hands-on art activities for pre-school and young school age children. Bring your kids and/or grandkids for a fun-filled afternoon. (Will move inside City Hall if it rains.)
Schenectady Kiwanis 
June 8, 4:30-7:30pm
Johnny's
Battle of the Bartenders: Once again, the battle is on! Come and support the Youth Club Service Grant Program. This year's bartenders are Shane Bargy of the Boys & Girls Clubs and Kim Siciliano of the YWCA NorthEastern NY.
June 9, 7pm
First Reformed Church, 8 N. Church Street
A New Lease on Life - Musicians of Ma'alwyck members Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, violin; and Petia Kassarova, cello; are joined by guest artists Theodore Arm, violin (a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Angelfire Festival); Andrew Snow, viola; and Palma Catravas, piano.
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| miSci (museum of innovation and science) |
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Visitors become part of a crew of engineers and scientists on board the spacecraft. Like NASA astronauts, scientists, and engineers, visitors are assigned essential tasks and conduct critical experiments that they must execute for mission success.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
All public libraries will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day
600 Union Street
May - Adult hardcover & trade paperbacks: $1.00
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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