events
  • Chamber 101
    Wed,10 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
    Event Location: Chamber of Schenectady County, 306 State Street, Schenectady
    What can Chamber membership do for your business? Join us for this FREE informational breakfast as we explore the Top 10 Ways to Make Membership Work for You. If you're new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your memory, please come out to meet our staff and hear how we work for you! *Please note: The Third Floor Conference Room is not handicapped accessible.
  • Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize
    Thu,11 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7-8:30pm
    Event Location: Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union St. (Troy Schenectady Rd.), Niskayuna, NY
    "Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize" presented by the Dominican Sisters. Free will offering. Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union St. (Troy/Schenectady Rd.), Niskayuna, NY.
  • FETCH! Lab: Kaleid-o-mania @ Schenectady Museum
    Thu,11 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2:30
    4:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Reflections, light, and your artistic talents create a dazzling kaeidoscope at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Band of the Irish Guard/Royal Regiment of Scotland
    Fri,12 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • 8th Step at Proctors presents
    Fri,12 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Planting the Seed @ Schenectady Museum
    Sat,13 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2:00
    3:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Preschoolers and the adults in their lives explore nutrition and healthy living with a story and a special hands-on activity. Presented by the Junior League. Space is limited. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Moroccan Cooking Class
    Sat,13 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 4-7pm
    Event Location: 420 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    The Hampton Inn Learn how to make delicious, healthy and easy Moroccan food! Classes held 2nd Saturday of every month from 4-7pm. Please call Aneesa for further details. 917-414-0029
  • Annie
    Sat,13 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Story Circle at Proctors - Word Plays
    Sun,14 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents Musica Antiqua
    Sun,14 Mar 2010
    Event Time:
    Event Location: Schenectady County Community College Taylor Auditorium
    The concert will feature guest soloist Ethan Watermeier and include Alfred Reed’s Entrance of the Court from Othello, Norma Dello Joio’s Songs of Abelard, Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite and Fisher Tull’s Sketches on a Tudor Song.
  • Classical and Jazz Music Concert
    Sun,14 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:00pm
    Event Location: Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, The College of Saint Rose
    Empire State Youth Orchestra's String Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble 2 $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and students Call ESYO at 518-382-7581 or visit www.esyo.org
  • Late Nite Catechism
    Tue,16 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • The Fenimore Asset Management and FAM Funds Family Series: The Magic of Lyn
    Wed,17 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Small & Medium Business Mailing Seminar
    Wed,17 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 8:30 AM
    11:30 PM
    Event Location: NYSUT, 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham NY Smart mailing is more than luck! Interested in learning how to save money, mail smarter, whether to use a mailing house or not? Join the US Postal Service and Capital Region Industry members to learn the answers to these questions and more. Breakfast and door prizes included at not charge!
  • Grow Your Business By Participating In The Tech Valley Global Business Network Roundtable
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
    Event Location: Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber Office, One Computer Drive South, Albany
    The Tech Valley Global Business Network is a collaboration amoung the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Center for Economic Growth, The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Schenectady County and The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. On Thursday, March 18 the TVGBN will be hosting an open house and roundtable discussion open to all companies involved in or interested in international trade.
  • Little Wonders of Science: Air Is All Around You
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 10:30AM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
    It’s never too early to introduce a child to the wonders of science! Bring children ages 3 5 to discover air with Air is All Around You. Inspire curiosity with storytelling and make-and-take activities. Advance registrants receive a FREE book and materials to continue the fun study of science at home. Space is limited. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Home School Day: Rusty Rocket's Last Blast
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 1:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
    Enjoy an afternoon at the Schenectady Museum just for home school scientists! See Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Planetarium Show, explore engineering in our FETCH! Lab, and enjoy the Museum’s interactive exhibits. Call 382-7890 x 224 at least 2 weeks in advance to register. $5.50/person.
  • Boy Scout Space Exploration Workshop @ Schenectady Museum
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 6:00
    8:30PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Learn about the history and future of space exploration. See discoveries made from manned and unmanned spacecraft and learn about the space shuttle. To complete Boy Scout badge requirements, attend the workshop and complete the downloaded Space Exploration work packet. When finished, schedule a time to review it with a Merit Badge Counselor. Space is limited. Call 382.7890 x 224 to register today! $8/scout; $4/adult.
  • Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Board Development - Roles & Responsibilities
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Event Location: Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany
    One essential element to building and maintaining a strong Board of Directors is successful recruiting. The first step in that process is a well thought out recruiting strategy. That strategy needs to be examined from numerous points of view to include board members conducting the recruiting, executives who will be working directly with board members, and finally from the prospective board members themselves.
  • FETCH! Lab: Rescue Mission @ Schenectady Museum
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2:30
    4:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Design a hook and retrieve a capsule submerged in water at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Business After Hours: Experience and Creative Design
    Thu,18 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 5
    7 p.m.
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, 510 Union Street, Schenectady Think Spring! March's mixer is the perfect way to chase away those winter blues. Enjoy hors d' oeuvres, drink specials and the company of your fellow chamber members. Don't miss this opportunity for a sneak peek before the official spring open house at Experience and Creative Design! $5 for advance member registration, $10 at the door.
  • Ambition Salutes Julia Child
    Fri,19 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 5-9pm
    Event Location: 154 Jay Street
    Back by popular demand and in association with Art Night and 3rd Friday, Ambition salutes Julia Child is a 4 course price fixed meal using recipes from Julia Child. $25 per person, reservations are required.
  • Girl Scout Math Whiz Workshop @ Schenectady Museum
    Fri,19 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 6:00
    8:30PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Math is everywhere! Create and decipher codes, hunt for geometric shapes, and strategize on how to solve math puzzles. Discover numbers in yourselves! All Girl Scout Workshops include a Badge. Space is limited. Call 382.7890 x 224 to register today! $9/scout; $4/adult.
  • FREE! Art Night @ Schenectady Museum
    Fri,19 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 5:00
    7:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Explore the Schenectady Museum absolutely FREE during Art Night in March! See All Aboard! The Power of Locomotives and Fueling the Future. Play Mindball. Walk the Bridge of Fire and more!
  • Glenville Business and Professional's Association Fundraiser for Hannah's Hope
    Fri,19 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 11 a.m.
    11 p.m.
    Event Location: Solid Surface Craftsman, 144 Freemans Bridge Road, Glenville Traditional corned beef and cabbage lunch or dinner. Eat in or take out. Meet and greet with Doc Gooden. Live Auction, entertainment. $25 per person Proceeds to benefit Hannah's Hope Fund
  • Illusionaire: The Magic of Lyn
    Fri,19 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 10:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Spring Door Decor
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 1pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Spring Door Decor During this hands-on session, you will make a spring door swag to take home. Fee: $100 (includes supplies)
  • Little Wonders of Science: Air Is All Around You
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 10:30AM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
    It’s never too early to introduce a child to the wonders of science! Bring children ages 3 5 to discover air with Air is All Around You. Inspire curiosity with storytelling and make-and-take activities. Advance registrants receive a FREE book and materials to continue the fun study of science at home. Space is limited. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today! FREE with Museum admisison.
  • Schenectady Art Attack
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5
    Event Location: Start at City Hall, more than 20 venues
    1000 Artists Attack Schenectady. Painters, sculptors, poets, musicians, wood workers, photographers, and a host of other artistic talents will display their work in more than 20 Schenectady locations. FREE Event. Start at City Hall for a brochure that will guide you to the other events.
  • Short Story Slam 2010
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7pm
    Event Location: Yours Jazz Club
    Celebrating Women's History Month Proceeds Benefit Ujima Journey and The Hamilton Hill Arts Center Bring your short stories celebrating womanhood Men, tell us about the women in your life. ALL ARE WELCOME! Winners receive prize $$$ Admission is $10 Competition Entry Fee: $5 Food an Refreshments Available!!!
  • Free Photo With Giant Lightbulb
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: Sat 10:30 -3; Sun 10:30 -3
    Event Location: Sow's Ear Studio, 1957 Upper Union St., Schenectady
    Local photography artists, Vin and Fran Giordano, have created giant novelty light bulbs for people to pose with as part of Electric City Boogaloo on Saturday, March 20 from 10:30am – 3pm and on Sunday, March 21 from 10:30am – 3pm at Sow’s Ear Studio, 1597 Union Street, Schenectady. 518 370-2042 www.ienjoysoup.com.
  • Schenectady City School District Diversity Celebration
    Sat,20 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 10:30 a.m.
    2:00 p.m.
    Event Location: Schenectady High School One Community Celebration Diversity Celebration Multicultural Exhibits Entertainment and Performances Refreshments Activities & Prizes All Free!
  • Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love
    Sun,21 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Community Concert: Songs of Inspiration and Praise
    Sun,21 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Event Location: First Unitarian Society of Schenectady
    Community Concert featuring songs of "Inspiration and Praise" will be held on Sunday, March 21st from 4-6 pm at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady (1221 Wendell Avenue, Schenectady, NY). Musical selections will include Minister Jacqueline Hall, the multi-cultural young adult chorus Soulful Sounds, and special guest Intercession. Admission is free of charge. A collection will be taken to support the wonderful work of Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region. For more information, please call 374-9800 extension 230.
  • Classical Music Concert
    Sun,21 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:00pm
    Event Location: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
    Empire State Youth Orchestra and Empire State Repertory Orchestra $18 for adults; $10 for seniors and students Available through ESYO: 518-382-7581 or Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office: 273-0038 Call ESYO at 518-382-7581 pr visit www.esyo.org
  • Arts Madness
    Sun,21 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2-6pm
    Event Location: Harmony Hall, 1410 State Street
    Watch the March Madness Tournament on our Big Screen TV and Enjoy our All You Can Eat Buffet. Enjoy the games and have a Good Time with Good Friends for a Great Cause!!! Raffles and Door Prizes: Sports Memorabilia Children's Activities: Face Painting Arts and Crafts Games Tickets $15 or 2 for $25 in Advance $20 or 2 for $35 At the Door Children 13 and under $10 or 2 for $15 Children 2 and under free All Proceeds to Benefit the Arts and Cultural programing at the Hamilton Hill Arts Center.
  • Music We Love
    Sun,21 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Event Location: Proctors Theatre
    For this concert, the spotlight will be on the talented youth of the Capital District. Parillo Piano Concert Competition winner Ryan Reilly, making his debut as a soloist with the SSO, will play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a piece often considered to be the best of the composer’s earlier compositions. The amazing voices of the Capital District Youth Chorale, under the direction of Dianne Warner, will join orchestra for a series of American folk songs, orchestrated by composer Aaron Copland.
  • Park Avenue Nursery School Open Houses
    Mon,22 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 11am-12:30 pm and 6-7 pm
    Event Location: Park Avenue Nursery School, 1068 Park Avenue, Schectady NY 12308
    Park Avenue Nursery School (PANS) is hosting Open Houses and welcomes parents and children to visit, explore our classrooms and learn more about our programs. PANS is a non-profit, cooperative nursery school offering programs for children ages 3-5.
  • MVP Health Care Organ Concert Series
    Tue,23 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 12:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Gloriana
    Thu,25 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • The Fenimore Asset Management and FAM Funds Family Series: Stories That Dance
    Thu,25 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • FETCH! Lab: Eye Spy @ Schenectady Museum
    Thu,25 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2:30
    4:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Make a periscope so you can secretly peer over walls and peek around corners at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Michael Bolton
    Fri,26 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Capital District Garden & Flower Show
    Fri,26 Mar 2010
    Event Time: Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
    Event Location: Hudson Valley Community College
    Garden Displays, Floral Displays, workshops, educational booths and food court. Free parking.
  • Cub Scout Science Workshop @ Schenectady Museum
    Fri,26 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 6:00
    8:15PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Learn about different kinds of science and scientists with a Planetarium show, and exciting hands-on activities. Space is limited. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today! $8/scout; $4/adult.
  • Cub Scout Science Workshop @ Schenectady Museum
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 9:30
    11:45AM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Learn about different kinds of science and scientists with a Planetarium show, and exciting hands-on activities. Space is limited. Call 382-7890 x 224 to register today! $8/scout; $4/adult.
  • NanoDays @ Schenectady Museum
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 1:00
    3:00PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Celebrate NanoDays, a national week of nanoscale science and engineering, at the Schenectady Museum. Explore nanotechnology, an area of science so small you can’t see it! Discover the technology of building things at the atomic level. Join us for cool table-top nano demonstrations! FREE with Museum admission.
  • Experience the Talent of Brown School - Brown School Spring Gala
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 6:30 p.m.
    Event Location: Mohawk Golf Club
    By reservation only Proceeds from this event support the continued growth and development of Brown School, now in it’s 117th year. Our extraordinary event promises to be memorable, highlighting the diverse talents of Brown School, emceed by Mop & Bucket Company. The evening's entertainment includes musical performances by former Brown School students and current faculty, as well as an art exhibit showcasing the works of current Brown students, exemplifying the vitality of the Brown Community. The cost is $75 per person at the Guest level, $150 per person for Honorary Committee Membe
  • Comedy Box - Bobby Collins
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Sixties Spectacular
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • An Afternoon with Jamie Ford
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 2 p.m.
    Event Location: Schenectady County Community College
    Jamie Ford, author of Schenectady County Public Library’s One County, One Book title “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," will speak at a free program on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at the Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium at Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Ave. in Schenectady. No registration or tickets are required, and seating will be available on a first-come basis. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
  • Spring Open House
    Sat,27 Mar 2010
    Event Time: Sat., March 27th
    1-7pm; Sun., March 28th
    Noon-4pm Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
  • Concert Wind Ensemble Music
    Sun,28 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 3:30pm
    Event Location: Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, The College of Saint Rose
    Empire State Youth Orchestra's Wind Orchestra Free Admission Call ESYO at 518-382-7581 or visit www.esyo.org
  • CPR Made Simple
    Tue,30 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7PM-9PM
    Event Location: 33 Everett Road Albany, NY 12205
    Training for those who want to learn how to save a life with CPR, but don’t have the time to take a full course or need certification. CPR Made Simple is a 2-hour class which introduces individuals to Adult CPR/AED skills and focuses on hands-on practice. This is a non-certification course, in which there is no written test at the end. Course includes emergency action steps, checking an unconscious adult, care for a conscious choking person, care for an unconscious choking adult, CPR training for an adult and use of an AED on an adult.
  • The Italian Mandolin - a Musical Concert
    Tue,30 Mar 2010
    Event Time: 7:30 PM
    Event Location: Carl B. Taylor Auditorium, Schenectady County Community College
    In the 2nd half of the 17th century the Neopolitan mandolin became the standard instrument for th eRomantic repertoire of the Italian virtuosi and a favoirte instrument in the Royal Courts of Europe. Join artists Carlo Anzo (Mandolin), Elena Botieri (Piano) and Tiziana Audrelia Cosso (Soprano) for this wonderful evening of Italian Classical Music. Adutls: $20 / Students $10
  • Fresh Floral Easter Centerpiece
    Sat,03 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 1pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Fresh Floral Easter Centerpiece During this hands-on class, you will make a fresh floral Easter centerpiece to take home. Fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)
  • Fly Me To The Moon 3D &\; Human Body
    Mon,05 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 11:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Spring Break Science and Technology Education Program
    Mon,05 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 9:30
    12:00 Noon
    Event Location: Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY (across from Socha Plaza) We're offering a spectacular Spring Break program for kids in grades 5-8 which will combine science and technology with a variety of hands-on activities. Some of the topics will include: Principles of Flight, Virtual Flight (using flight simulators), Weather, Radio Controlled Models (indoor electric), Aviation careers AND a tour of Stratton Air Base, including a C 130 (when available). This program, which will be both interesting and challenging will also provide kids with three days of guarenteed FUN! Call the Museum to register. Cost for the program is $60
  • Capital District Pet Bird Club to share photos & stories
    Mon,05 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 pm
    Event Location: Niskayuna Brach Library
    Members are invited to share their original stories, poems and jingles about their wonderful feathered friends! Bring pictures! We will read our production out loud and then publish them in our next newsletter! (Please come even if you just want to listen and/or share pictures!) THE CAPITAL DISTRICT PET BIRD CLUB IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CARE, FEEDING, EMOTIONAL NEEDS, BEHAVIORS AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO PET BIRDS (adoptions, rehoming, etc) All welcome. No charge Doors open at 6:30pm for birdie chit chat
  • Fly Me To The Moon 3D &\; Human Body
    Tue,06 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 11:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Fly Me To The Moon 3D &\; Human Body
    Wed,07 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 11:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Fly Me To The Moon 3D &\; Human Body
    Thu,08 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 11:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Whitney M. Young Jr. Foundation 2010 Rock the Runway for Health
    Thu,08 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 6pm-9pm
    Event Location: Dale Miller, 30 S Pearl St, Albany, NY (518) 694-3322
    A fundraiser designed for young professionals and those young at heart featuring fashions from coffee to cocktails models by local celebrities.
  • Itzhak Perlman
    Sat,10 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Moroccan Cooking Class
    Sat,10 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 4-7pm
    Event Location: The Hampton Inn
    450 State Street, Schenectady New York 12305 Spend an afternoon learning the culinary secrets of Moroccan food. Please contact Aneesa Waheed for details at 917-414-0029
  • Fundraiser: WINE & CHEESE TASTING, silent auction and fine food
    Sun,11 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 2-6pm
    Event Location: Glen Sanders Mansion
    1 Glen Ave, Scotia, NY The Schenectady County Farm Bureau and S.T.E.P. have partnered up for this event. STEP is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of physically & mentally challenged children & adults using the horse as a therapy tool. All event proceeds benefit the STEP program operations & rider scholarships for the 100+ riders that can't afford it. RSVP by April 3rd at $45 per person… after this deadline cost is $65pp. Sponsorships/donations/silent auction items are appreciated. Please contact STEP at 374-5116.
  • Clay Pot Arrangement
    Sun,11 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 1pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Clay Pot Arrangement (Nests, Birds & Flowers) During this hands-on class, you will make a clay pot arrangement to take home. Fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)
  • Native American Stories with Jesse and Joseph Bruchac
    Sun,11 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 5:00 p.m.
    8:00 p.m.
    Event Location: Glen Sanders Mansion, One Glen Ave., Scotia, NY Much of Joseph Bruchac's storytelling and writing draws on that land and his Abenaki ancestry. Jesse Bruchac has worked extensively since 1994 on projects involving the preservation of the Abenaki language, music, and traditional culture. Story Sunday, a storytelling dinner series for adults, is now in its 11th season. If you enjoy "Prarie Home Companion" or "This American Life,", then Story Sundays may be for you. Enjoy 4 courses of stories interwoven with 3 courses of food. $30, including entertainment, dinner, tax and tip. $3 discount for newcomers.
  • South Pacific
    Wed,14 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Accessorizing Your Home With Texture & Color
    Wed,14 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 6-8pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Accessorizing You Home With Texture & Color During this symposium style class, you will learn a variety of ways to incorporate texture and color into your home through paint, accessories, fabric, etc. Fee: $45.00 (cocktails will be served)
  • MOPCO - Tapestry
    Fri,16 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Story Circle at Proctors - Word Plays
    Sun,18 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 2:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • MVP Health Care Organ Concert Series
    Tue,20 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 12:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • CPR Made Simple
    Thu,22 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 7PM-9PM
    Event Location: 33 Everett Road Albany, NY 12205
    Training for those who want to learn how to save a life with CPR, but don’t have the time to take a full course or need certification. CPR Made Simple is a 2-hour class which introduces individuals to Adult CPR/AED skills and focuses on hands-on practice. This is a non-certification course, in which there is no written test at the end. Course includes emergency action steps, checking an unconscious adult, care for a conscious choking person, care for an unconscious choking adult, CPR training for an adult and use of an AED on an adult.
  • Curtis Adams - Adrenaline
    Fri,23 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Jazz Music Concert
    Fri,23 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 7:30pm
    Event Location: Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, The College of Saint Rose
    Empire State Youth Orchestra's Youth Jazz Ensemble and The College of Saint Rose Jazz Ensemble Please call ESYO at 518-382-7581 or visit www.esyo.org for details
  • MOPCO - Tapestry
    Fri,23 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love
    Sun,25 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 3:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Music We Love
    Sun,25 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Event Location: Proctors Theatre
    The SSO will conclude its 76th season with a selection of two well-known and loved pieces of the classical repertory – Franz Shubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony and Beethoven’s “Triple Concerto” for piano, violin, and cello. Soloists for the Triple are internationally acclaimed musicians Ida Kavafian (violin), Peter Wiley (cello), and Jungeun Kim (piano).
  • The Empty Bowls Project of Schenectady
    Sun,25 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 5:00pm
    7:00pm
    Event Location: At Proctors in the GE Theatre The Empty Bowls Project of Schenectady will bring music, art and food together to raise money for hunger alleviation programs in Schenectady. Participants purchase a $15 admission ticket and receive a soup dinner with bread, musical entertainment, and will leave with a locally made ceramics bowl of their choice! Tickets go on sale March 14 $15 tickets / $20 at the door Ticekts available at: Schenectady Greenmarket (3/14 and 4/18 only) Open Door Bookstore Moon and River Cafe Two Spruce Pottery Kenney Community Center at Union College
  • Spring Ribbon Wreath
    Sun,25 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 1pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Spring Ribbon Wreath During this hands-on class, you will make a spring ribbon wreath to take home. Fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)
  • San Jose Taiko
    Tue,27 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • A Little Bit of Jazz & More!
    Thu,29 Apr 2010
    Event Time: 5:30
    8pm
    Event Location: Fenimore Gallery, Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady Calendar
  • Nobodies of Comedy
    Sat,01 May 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
    Mon,03 May 2010
    Event Time: 10:00 AM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Champions for Children of the Capital Region
    Tue,04 May 2010
    Event Time:
    Event Location: Hilton Garden Inn Troy, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180
    Please join Northeast Parent & Child Society and GE to honor the 2010 Champions for Children of the Capital Region: BBL Construction Services, LLC, Gilda's Club, M. Christian Bender, and Best Buddies.
  • Champions for Children of the Capital Region
    Tue,04 May 2010
    Event Time: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
    Event Location: Hilton Garden Inn Troy, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy
    Please join Northeast Parent & Child Society and Presenting Sponsor GE to honor the 2010 Champions for Children of the Capital Region: BBL Construction Services, LLC, Gilda’s Club, M. Christian Bender and Best Buddies.
  • The Fenimore Asset Management and FAM Funds Family Series: Tom Chapin
    Thu,06 May 2010
    Event Time: 7:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Engelbert Humperdinck
    Fri,07 May 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • 18th Annual Indian Kill Fishing Day
    Sat,08 May 2010
    Event Time: 8:30 am
    12:00pm
    Event Location: Indian Kill Nature Preserve Glenville, NY
  • Mother's Day Fresh Floral Arrangement
    Sat,08 May 2010
    Event Time: 1pm
    Event Location: Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. 510 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Mother's Day Fresh Floral Arrangement During this hands-on class, you will make a fresh floral arrangement to take home. Fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)
  • Habitat for Humanity's 5k Run/Walk Casa Dolce Casa
    Sun,09 May 2010
    Event Time: 10 am
    Event Location: Central Park, Schenectady, NY
    Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, Inc. is sponsoring its first 5k race/walk on Mother's Day, May 9th. The first annual Casa Dolce Casa (Home Sweet Home) 5k will be held at Schenectady's Central Park, the start time is 10 AM. Sponsors are needed to defray the cost of the T-shirts and prizes to be drawn at race end. All proceeds will benefit HFHSC's quest to build affordable housing for low income families.
  • CPR Made Simple
    Thu,13 May 2010
    Event Time: 7PM-9PM
    Event Location: 33 Everett Road Albany, NY 12205
    Training for those who want to learn how to save a life with CPR, but don’t have the time to take a full course or need certification. CPR Made Simple is a 2-hour class which introduces individuals to Adult CPR/AED skills and focuses on hands-on practice. This is a non-certification course, in which there is no written test at the end. Course includes emergency action steps, checking an unconscious adult, care for a conscious choking person, care for an unconscious choking adult, CPR training for an adult and use of an AED on an adult.
  • Eighth Annual Quilters' Quest Shop Hop
    Thu,13 May 2010
    Event Time: Thursday-Sunday
    Event Location: The Joyful Quilter and the region
    Here's how it works. Register at any of the ten participating shops. For only $5.00 you will receive a tote bag with a guide that includes information about each quilt shop and a tote bag!. As you travel to each of the quilt shops during this adventure you will have your guide stamped, enter each quilt shop’s daily prize drawings, and receive a step for making a mystery quilt. Shop Hop finishers receive the last step to complete the quilt.
  • Starry, Starry Night Under the Parisian Sky
    Fri,14 May 2010
    Event Time: 6-8:30 PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
    An evening of fine food, networking and silent auction to benefit the informal science educational programs and exhibits of the Schenectady Museum.
  • Starry, Starry Night Under the Parisian Sky
    Fri,14 May 2010
    Event Time: 6
    8:30 PM
    Event Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Annual fundraiser to benefit the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's science and technology educational programs and exhibits.
  • 10th Annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum
    Mon,17 May 2010
    Event Time: 2 day
    Event Location: Sheraton Syracuse University Conference Center
    Presented by The Center for Economic Growth. This unique event displays the very best early-stage companies from throughout the entire state of New York. Venture capital funds, seed investment funds and angel groups and investors can meet with and learn more about these company's teams, technologies and plans for succeeding in the marketplace.
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr. Foundation Annual Golf Invitational
    Mon,17 May 2010
    Event Time: Noon
    Event Location: Colonie Golf & Country Club
    Join event co-chairs, Paul Feigenbaum, Esq. and Jim Jednak, for a day filled with great golf and lots of camaraderie all to benefit Whitney M. Young, Jr. Foundation.
  • MVP Health Care Organ Concert Series
    Tue,18 May 2010
    Event Time: 12:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Carol Burnett
    Tue,18 May 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Classic Theater Guild Inc.'s production of A Doll's House
    Fri,21 May 2010
    Event Time: 8:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Harry Apkarian Memorial Golf Classic presented by the Schenectady County Chamber Foundation
    Mon,24 May 2010
    Event Time: 11 a.m. lunch and registration
    Event Location: Mohawk Golf Club, 1849 Union Street, Schenectady
    Next year's golf season may feel far away but register now for the Harry Apkarian Memorial Golf Classic. This is sure to be a sold out event!
  • Kids Arts Festival
    Sat,05 Jun 2010
    Event Time: noon to 4 p.m.
    Event Location: Jay Street and area around City Hall; rain: City Hall
    The Kids Arts Festival, promoted by the ElectriCity Arts and Entertainment District, offers entertainment and hands-on arts activities for preschool and school age children. Puppets, music, street performers are available as are over 20 arts activities. Almost all is free. Food available.
  • MVP Health Care Organ Concert Series
    Tue,08 Jun 2010
    Event Time: 12:00 PM
    Event Location: Proctor's Theater
  • Chamber 101
    Wed,09 Jun 2010
    Event Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
    Event Location: Chamber of Schenectady County
    What can Chamber membership do for your business? Join us for this FREE informational breakfast as we explore the Top 10 Ways to Make Membership Work for You. If you're new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your memory, please come out to meet our staff and hear how we work for you! *Please note: The Third Floor Conference Room is not handicapped accessible.
  • 3rd Annual Celtic Faire
    Sat,12 Jun 2010
    Event Time: 11:00
    10:00
    Event Location: Jay Street Marketplace Clebrating the Celtic Nations with music, vendors, adult beverages, Best Legs in a Kilt Contest, Pipe Bands, food, etc.
  • Cruisin on the Avenue Car Show
    Sun,20 Jun 2010
    Event Time: 10 AM
    Event Location: Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
    Spend Fathers Day on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia and enjoy the annual Cruisin on the Avenue Car Show! FREE
  • CPR Made Simple
    Wed,23 Jun 2010
    Event Time: 7PM-9PM
    Event Location: 33 Everett Road Albany, NY 12205
    Training for those who want to learn how to save a life with CPR, but don’t have the time to take a full course or need certification. CPR Made Simple is a 2-hour class which introduces individuals to Adult CPR/AED skills and focuses on hands-on practice. This is a non-certification course, in which there is no written test at the end. Course includes emergency action steps, checking an unconscious adult, care for a conscious choking person, care for an unconscious choking adult, CPR training for an adult and use of an AED on an adult.
  • Paddling for a Cure 2010
    Sun,18 Jul 2010
    Event Time: 8am-2pm
    Event Location: Capital Region Maritime Center Maritime Drive Alplaus, New York
    Paddling event (5th year) to benefit our local chapter of the American Cancer Society in their fight against breast cancer. 2.5 or 5 mile paddle on the scenic Mohawk River. Safe, Insured and sanctioned by the American Canoe Assoc. Lots of prizes. A kayak will also be raffled off. Food and beverages available. $10.00 fee covers insurance. Come pledge your support and enjoy the fun. We have a blast. For more info visit www.alplaus.org and click on Paddling for a Cure
  • Haven Grief Counseling Center at The Curtain Call Theater - Presenting 'On Golden Pond'
    Sun,18 Jul 2010
    Event Time: 2pm
    Event Location: The Curtain Call Theater
    210 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110 (1 block east of the Latham Circle) This brilliantly executed play is an exploration of family relationships
  • ArtBike 2010
    Sat,28 Aug 2010
    Event Time: 11 AM
    6 PM
    Event Location: State Street, Schenectady FREE Family Event. Designers and Builders of one-of-a-kind motorcycles are scheduled to come from all over the country to participate. The "bikes' are works of art that range between $75,000-$150,000 and are "street ready". State St. is closed for several blocks. Enjoy Designers, Builders, Manufacturers, continuous "Live" Entertainment, Seminars, work of nationally recognized Photographer Dino Petrocelli, and Great Food. The 2010 event will also add an antique autos, antique motorcycles and hot rods. For more information go to: ArtBikeFestival.org
  • Chamber 101
    Wed,08 Sep 2010
    Event Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
    Event Location: Chamber of Schenectady County
    What can Chamber membership do for your business? Join us for this FREE informational breakfast as we explore the Top 10 Ways to Make Membership Work for You. If you're new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your memory, please come out to meet our staff and hear how we work for you! *Please note: The Third Floor Conference Room is not handicapped accessible.
  • Stockade Walkabout
    Sat,25 Sep 2010
    Event Time: 11 am-5 pm
    Event Location: Stockade, Schenectady, N.Y.Stockade Walkabout
    Tour homes located in New York State's first Historic District, the oldest continuously occupied Historic district in the country. Enjoy a carriage ride along the Mohawk River, listen to Union College's Jazz band while sampling food from local vendors. Meet costumed characters from days gone by or join one of several cultural tours. Step Back in time.
  • Chamber 101
    Wed,08 Dec 2010
    Event Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
    Event Location: Chamber of Schenectady County
    What can Chamber membership do for your business? Join us for this FREE informational breakfast as we explore the Top 10 Ways to Make Membership Work for You. If you're new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your memory, please come out to meet our staff and hear how we work for you! *Please note: The Third Floor Conference Room is not handicapped accessible.

News Releases
(in PDF format)
  1. GE Selects Schenectady County As Site for Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center

  2. Proctors Receives The 2009 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award

  3. Paul Mitchell to Open in Downtown Schenectady

  4. Culinary Boot Camp Provides a Taste of Schenectady


 
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