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Now until Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
Find out how much weight you can support with a single sheet of paper at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium FETCH! Lab.
Now until Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Cost: $9/scout; $4/adult
Get your Girl Scout badge in just one night! Practice being an engineer with this badge. A Museum Educator will teach you about circuits, structures and compounds through exciting hands-on activities. Explore the chemistry, electricity and design all at one event! Call: 382-7890 ext 224 to register.
Now | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Cost: FREE
Come to the Museum during ART Night in November and enjoy totally FREE admission. See All Aboard! The Power of Locomotives. Explore the Capital Region's rich history of locomotives! See models created by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), model trains dating back to the 1910s, and color and black and white photographs from the Museum's GE and ALCO photograph collections. See iconic images such as tug-of-war contests between electric and steam locomotives, streamlined locomotives, and selections from a collection of rare GE color locomotive slides from the late 1930s.
Now | 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM at: Red Square
Cost: $10-12
String Cheese Incident frontman, Bill Nershi, and his acoustic duo Nershi-Law make their inaugural trip to the country's interior with Chicago Americana rockers Van Ghost in support. This show is 18+.
Now | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: 318 Delaware Ave, Delmar NY
live music at Java Jazz... great food, great atmosphere, great jazz!... oh, and great coffee too!
Now | 8:30 PM at: Michaels Banquet House
Cost: $27.50
Las Vegas' Hottest Male Review: Australias THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER! For tickets call (518) 785-8524 for more information, group sales or limo packages call Michele at (518) 892-5591
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at: St. Pauls Church, Sylvester Street, Kinderhook, NY
Cost: Free
Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. Crafts, Gifts, and Bake Table. Raffle Prizes: An Assortment of Filled Holiday Baskets.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM at: Hollywood Video, Rensselaer, NY
Attention PEZ collectors!! Please join us on November 21st at the Hollywood Video in Rensselaer, NY for the launch of brand new PEZ lines!!!
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 8:00 PM at: The Egg, Albany NY
Cost: $28
A native of our local town, Greenwich NY, country singer/songwriter Hal Ketchum returns to the capital region.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: Best Western Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Ave., Albany NY
Silent Auction followed by Live Auction. Proceeds go for the care of the Capital Region's abandoned, abused, or sick cats in the only no-kill shelter in the Capital District. Wine Tasting and Dinner included.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 until Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM at: Quintessence; 11 New Scotland Ave., Albany
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Select Rhythms is bringing the serious music to your favorite late night digs, Quintessence. These events take place every 1st and 3rd Saturday, and on Nov. 21st, we bring you the "House, Techno, Dub, Breaks swirled together to create a tech funk mix of panty dropping party crushing funk" that is DJ Scooby Carolan. Come out and enjoy extended sets from Scooby and Lazer & Blazer!
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 8:00 PM at: Old Songs, 37 S Main St, Voorheesville 12186
Cost: $20
US National Scottish Fiddle Champion and winner of 6 Detroit Music Awards leads an exceptional band whose musical roots transverse the world. With the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz, soul of bluegrass, rhythms of Africa and Latin America, and intricacies of chamber music, the Kittel World Band consistently captivates audiences (as they did at the 2006 Old Songs Festival in Altamont).
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at: Colonie Central HS Gymnasium
Cost: FREE
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and browse the selection of beautiful, handmade crafts from 90+ craftspeople! Food and beverages will also be available for purchase and be sure to enter our 50/50 raffle (winner need NOT be present.). And to satisfy your sweet tooth, be sure to visit our HUGE Bake Sale!
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 5:00 PM at: Downtown Schenectady
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 6:30 PM at: Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady 12305
Cost: $32
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at: 12 Airline Drive, Albany
Cost: Free Admission
The 12th Annual Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Craft Fair features 130 vendors offering unique, handmade treasurers. Come shop for candles, spices, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, painted items, and much more! Win great prizes, enjoy food and drink all day, and bring home baked goods from the renowned CBA Mothers Association Bake Sale.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: Troy Atrium: 297 River Street, Troy, NY
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation
To offer locally based alternatives to big-box Holiday shopping, Capital District Local first, will hold it's annual Buy Local Bash.
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: Troy Masonic Hall, 39 Brunswick Rd., Troy
Cost: $7
4-4:45pm- Hustle Lesson with Clarens; 4:45-5:30pm- Casino Rueda Lesson with Felix; 5:30-9pm- Open Dancing with Salsa, Bachata and Hustle music. Raffles will include CRSS t-shirts (one men's, one women's) and a gift certificate to a local business!!
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at: Albany Institute of History &Art
Cost: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 6-12 $6, Chilren under 6 FREE, AIHA Members FREE
On Sunday, November 22, the Albany Institute will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Albany mummies with new additions to the Ancient Egypt exhibit, lectures, and art-making activities. Featuring Egyptologist, Peter Lacovara
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | 7:30 PM at: The Egg, Alabany NY
Cost: $49.50, $39.50, $34.50
Ray Davies, the voice of British rock band The Kinks comes to The Egg to perform from his latest recording "Working Man's Cafe."
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | 6:30 PM at: CNSEs Albany NanoTech Complex, 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Dr. John Elter, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Ecosystem Nanotechnologies discusses how nanotechnology relates to environmental sustainability.
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 until Tue, Nov 24, 2009 | 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM at: Empire State Plaza, Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Cost: $125 - $275
Join us for this information packed annual two day fraud seminar. You can choose to attend one or both days, and we offer a $25 discount if you register early. Listen to several influential speakers discuss: the Recovery Act's new reporting requirements related to fraud and misuse of funds; how forensic auditing techniques have been used to identify fraudsters; and how bid rigging has been used to defraud the State. You will not want to miss this year's fraud seminar. Earn 8 or 16 continuing education credit hours by attending the seminar for one or two days, respectively. In addition, we will be raffling many prizes with all proceeds benefiting the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at: College Park Hall at Union College, 807 Union Street, Schenectady 12308
Cost: call for cost
The Annual Conference for Caregivers provides an opportunity to hear from leaders in the field of Alzheimers disease and learn about the latest in research and treatment options. This year's keynote speaker, Karen Stobbe is an improvisational actress, writer, caregiver, and Project Director of In the Moment, a training program for caregivers. The Conference for Caregivers features educational workshops, the Virtual Dementia Tour(TM) and more than 40 exhibitors. For information on how you can be a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2009 Conference for Caregivers, please contact Gretchen Moore Simmons at the Alzheimers Association of Northeastern NY at 518-867-4999 x208 or gretchen.moore-simmons@alz.org. (Exhibitor space is limited, so don't delay!) For general information on the 2009 Conference for Caregivers or to register to attend, call the Alzheimers Association of Northeastern New York at 518-867-4999 x209.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 | 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM at: Fuller Roadhouse, 27 Fuller Road, Albany NY
Cost: $5 cover
Join us Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve to ring in the holiday season rock and roll band, Straight Up!
Troy Turkey Trot - BEST BET!
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 | 7:45 AM to 10:45 AM at: Downtown Troy, NY
Cost: Varies
Register now to run in the 2009 Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning!
Saratoga Turkey Trot - BEST BET!
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 | 8:30 AM at: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway
Cost: $21; $25 after Nov 15
Don't miss the Annual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk on Thanksgiving morning in Saratoga Springs to benefit The Christopher Dailey Foundation.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 | 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, New York 12308
Cost: FREE with Museum/Planetarium admission
Looking for something fun to do the day after Thanksgiving? Come to the Schenectady Museum for special activities in our FETCH! Lab, 2:30 to 4:30PM. Make invisible ink and reveal a secret message. Also, see a Planetarium Show: 1PM Our Place in Space; 2PM 'Tis the Season; 3PM Seasonal Sky Tour.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, New York 12308
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
Make invisible ink and reveal a secret message at the 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!
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 until Sun, Nov 29, 2009 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
FAMILY DAYS FREE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SPONSORED BY M&T BANK AND FIDELIS CARE
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 | 7:30 PM at: Times Union Center, Albany NY
Cost: $50
Tickets available at the Box Office, online, select Price Chopper Outlets or charge by phone at 1-800-30-EVENT
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 | 7:30 PM at: Times Union Center, Albany NY
Cost: $50
Tickets available at the Box Office, online, select Price Chopper Outlets or charge by phone at 1-800-30-EVENT
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium, 15 Nott Terrace Heights Schenectady, New York 12308
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium has been selected by NASA to receive two large prints from the Hubble Space Telescope. These prints display multi-wavelength views of the cosmos and will be unveiled during the November Adventures in Science. Be the first to see these amazing images!
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 until Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at: Proctors Theatre, Schenectady NY
Cost: $30, $28, $25, $20
Dreaming of sugarplums, toy soldiers and dancing dolls? Everyone loves the Capital Region's premiere ballet production of this classic masterpiece featuring New York City Ballet principal dancers, Jenifer Ringer and Jared Angle.
Sun, Nov 29, 2009 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at: Ferri Formals and Bridals, 1608 Union Street, Schenectady NY
Cost: Free
Bridal gown silent auction. Only $1 minimum bid. Refreshments and vendors. Huge savings on formal and prom dresses. Portion of proceeds will be donated to YWCA. 374-3464
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at: Colonie Town Hall, 534 Loudon Rd., Newtonville, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The 50-member Colonie Town Band will perform a free holiday concert including holiday selections, classical pieces, and show tunes.
Now until Thu, Dec 31, 2009 | 8:15 PM to 11:30 PM at: Hibernian Hall (375 Ontario Street, Albany, NY)
Cost: $7 includes free beginner lesson
Now until Tue, Dec 22, 2009 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: First United Presbyterian Church, 1915 Fifth Ave, Troy 12180
Cost: FREE
An open and diverse community of people, who come together monthly to share beliefs about sustainable practices, through speakers and/or hands-on presentations. Monthly meetings: 6/23, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22, 10/27, 11/24 and 12/22
Now until Thu, Dec 10, 2009 | 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM at: eba Theater corner of Lark and Hudson
Cost: varies depending on class taken
Now until Mon, Jun 7, 2010 | 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM at: eba Theater corner of Lark and Hudson
Cost: $385-$445 for the school year. Scholarships available.
Now until Sun, Nov 29, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at: EMPAC, Troy NY
The genre-crossing Danish artist mounts a whimsical yet searching investigation of the everyday, incorporating video, posters, and ordinary people from the Troy and Rensselaer communities.
Now until Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at: Area Elementary Schools
Now until Fri, Dec 25, 2009 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: CasaJavi 138 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Cost: Free
Now until Sat, Nov 21, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at: EMPAC @ Rensselaer, 8th St, Troy 12180
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
An installation that immerses the viewer in an ambiguous liminal space where the virtual merges with real and the observer becomes the observed. + Friday October 30 from 5 to 7 pm: Opening reception with artists (as part of Troy Night Out) + Wednesday, November 18, EMPAC will host a lecture by experts in panoramic art, including Bernd Lintermann, Director of Germany's Institute of Visual Media ZKM. Open Monday - Saturday from 12pm to 6pm Venue: EMPAC @ Rensselaer 110 8th St. Troy, NY 12180 empacboxoffice@rpi.edu 518-276-3921
Now until Thu, Dec 31, 2009 | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at: AAC Family Wellness Centers
During the months of November and December, AAC Family Wellness Centers will be sponsoring a canned food drive for the Northeast Regional Food Bank.
Now until Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: Hudson Valley Community College
Cost: $55
"Building a Buzz for Your Business" is a course for business owners interested in increasing the visibility of their companies in tough economic times. Monday 11/9 to 11/23.
Now until Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at: Proctors Theatre, Schenectady NY
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have...(mystery chords!) THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's most intriguing, most thrilling, most riotous, most UNMISSABLE comedy smash!
Now until Sun, Dec 20, 2009 | 8:00 PM at: Capital Repertory Theatre, 111 N Pearl St, Albany 12207
Cost: $15-$52
The enduring story the the cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, who is transformed into a high society debutante by the gruff British linguist, Henry Higgins. The classic musical numbers will have you singing along and smiling all the while in this new intimate arrangement, perfect for the Capital Rep stage. Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 until Sun, Jan 3, 2010 | 2:00 PM at: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, New York 12308
Cost: Museum admission plus $3.75
Light up the cold, dark winter with a bright holiday show which traces the history and development of holiday customs and cultural celebrations. This show includes a live presentation about the winter night sky. This show will run at 2:00 PM Tuesdays through Sundays through January 3, 2010.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 until Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at: Ellms' Christmas Trees, 468 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020
Enjoy the great smells of Christmas at Ellms', where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree! Open Daily! Weekend hours: 8:30am - 4:45pm, Weekday hours: 10:30am - 4:45pm. Call 518-884-8168
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 until Sat, Jan 2, 2010 | 6:00 PM at: Washington Park, Albany NY
Cost: $15/car
Drive through this spectacular holiday lights show with over 125 displays! Bring the kids to enjoy refreshments and meet Santa himself at the Lakehouse!
 
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