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March
28
Susan Whitaker
whitaker@schenectadymuseum.org
Schenectady Museum
www.SchenectadyMuseum.org
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Schenectady, NY   12308

Hands-on Activities, Hidden Power Demos & Planetarium Shows

Spark your children’s interest this School Break with a visit to the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium. The Museum is offering extended hours during break and will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 13. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through Hidden Power Demos, planetarium shows, and science activities.

The Museum is offering educator-led hands-on science activities and engineering challenges daily from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Drop in for a different activity each day!

The Museum is also pleased to offer educator-led Hidden Power Demos from 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. each day during School Break. Learn all about energy, electricity generation [...]

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March
26
Brad Zupp
brad@bradzupp.com
Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc
518-584-3647
www.FeatsofMemory.com
47 Nicklaus Dr
Wilton, NY   12831

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (March 26, 2012) – Elvis juggling three raccoons? Donald Trump swinging on a vine into the mouth of a shark?

Brad Zupp, a Wilton resident, used these images and more to win bronze medals in two events at the 15th annual USA Memory Championship, held Saturday in Manhattan. This year’s championship featured 51 competitors from all over the United States.

In the Speed Cards event, competitors attempted to remember a shuffled deck of cards in five minutes or less. Zupp received a bronze medal with a score of two minutes, six seconds.

In the Random Numbers event, competitors were given a 500-digit number to remember in five minutes. Zupp remembered 120 digits, good enough for [...]

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March
23
Nancy A. Scarselletta
nscarselletta@languagelearninginstitute.com
Language Learning Institute
518-346-7096
5 Herbert Drive
Latham, NY   12110

ALBANY, NY – March 16, 2012 The Language Learning Institute is offering people a rare chance to have fun and immerse themselves in Italian culture with a trip to San Gemini, Italy during their annual Medieval Festival this fall.

“We have always been dedicated, not only to helping people learn the Italian language, but to understand Italian culture and history,” said Nancy Scarselletta, the school’s founder. “This trip offers an opportunity for all three immersions. This is not something just for our students. It’s for anyone who wants a true Italian cultural experience.”

Since 2005, the Language Learning Institute has been helping children and adults interested in learning French. By 2006, Italian language classes became available as well. Since then the Institute has [...]

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March
22
Pamela Klinger, Owner
pam@unclebillstavern.com
Uncle Bill's Tavern
518.729.3348
http://www.unclebillstavern.com/
1278 Broadway
Albany, NY   12204

Albany, NY, March 23, 2012: Pamela Klinger announces the Grand Opening of her new venture, Uncle Bill’s Tavern, located at 1278 Broadway near Lawn Avenue. The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM to kick off the celebration. Uncle Bill’s Grand Opening Party will continue through the evening and will include door prizes, giveaways and special appearances by the Bud Light Girls from 4:00 – 5:00 PM and the Jack Daniels Honey Girls from 10:00 PM – Midnight.

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Uncle Bill’s is a friendly and casual neighborhood tavern at the border of [...]

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March
19
Ermel Hadzic
ehadzic@downtownalbany.org
Downtown Albany BID
518-465-2143
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY   12207

Reception to Close Rare U.S. Show


ALBANY, NY (03/14/2012)(readMedia)– The 2011 Sculpture in the Streets exhibition featuring the late American kinetic sculptor George Rickey is nearing the end of its stay in Downtown Albany. On March 26, 2012, the sculptures, some as large as 14 feet high and 22 feet wide, will be taken down and returned to The George Rickey Foundation in East Chatham, NY. Titled “The Art of a Kinetic Sculptor“, Rickey’s work has been on display throughout downtown Albany since June 2011. Referred to as a pioneer in kinetic sculpture, Rickey pieces come to life with the slightest breeze, making him a unique figure in contemporary art. The current show in [...]

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March
14

Lights, Camera, Archives!

Posted In: City News by Susan Whitaker


Susan Whitaker
whitaker@schenectadymuseum.org
Schenectady Museum
382-7890
www.SchenectadyMuseum.org
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Schenectady, NY   12308

Lights, Camera, Archives! Schenectady Museum Goes Digital and Posts Rare Archival Films on New YouTube Channel

The Schenectady Museum is now presenting a collection of rare films from its General Electric film collection on a new YouTube channel: Schenectady Museum: Innovation and Tech Films. The archival collection includes more than 1,500 advertising, training, and educational films from 1915-1983, some of which have not been viewed by the public in over 90 years.

Films range from advertising and educational films to raw footage of equipment tests and company picnics. Many of the promotional films were originally shown in movie theatres in the days of newsreels and cartoons. While more films are being added daily, there are currently more than 50 films available, including: [...]

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March
12
Tony Iadicicco
director@albanycentergallery.org
Albany Center Gallery
39 Columbia Street
Albany, NY   12207

ALBANY, NY (03/09/2012) — Starting today local artists representing the Albany Center Gallery (ACG) will participate in the Fountain Art Fair from March 9-11, 2012 in New York City. The exhibit will take place at the 69th Regiment Army, an iconic city landmark and site of the legendary 1913 Armory Show, which featured such artists as Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Seurat among many others. One of 50 national and international galleries participating, ACG will be recognized for the artistic ability and quality of work their artists have strived to exhibit.

“Today our artists are walking in the footsteps of master artists who attended this same show 99 years ago,” explained < [...]

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March
2
logo Betsy Stevens
bw31stev@siena.edu
Siena College American Red Cross Club
www.siena.edu/redcross
SPOB 4122, 515 Loudon Rd.
Loudonville , NY   12211

February 23, 2012

SAINTS RACE FOR THE RED
The Annual 5K or 2 Mile Walk Presented by the Siena College American Red Cross Club

Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at the Crossings Park of Colonie.

The American Red Cross Club of Siena College is proud to announce the date of our third annual Saints Race for the Red. The Race will be held on Sunday April 15th at 10:30 am. The race is an official 5K or 2 mile walk that is timed and will be held at The Crossings Park of Colonie. The proceeds from this special event for adults and children supports local [...]

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March
2
logo Chris Chenes
chrischenes@tcvalleycats.com
Tri-City ValleyCats
518-629-2287
www.tcvalleycats.com
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY   12180

TROY, NY- In lieu of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the Tri-City ValleyCats have announced a special mini-plan package that includes a ticket to six of the ValleyCats most popular games of the season, including Irish Night on September 4 with a special pre-game concert by Hair of the Dog.

Package also include the following:

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March
2

Albany Children’s Book Festival

Posted In: Events by Blanche Vellano Demoly


logo Blanche Vellano Demoly
bvellano@nycap.rr.com
Albany Children\'s Book Festival
www.albanychildrensbookfestival.com
140 Academy Road
Albany, NY   12208

Albany – The Fourth Annual Albany Children’s Book Festival will welcome more than 70 children’s and young adult authors and illustrators on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

The Festival is a community event which is free and open to the public. Hosted by The Albany Academies, it will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Albany Academy for Girls campus located at 140 Academy Road in Albany.

The Festival provides children of all ages…tots, teens, and in-betweens…. the opportunity to meet and greet many talented authors and illustrators. Books can be purchased at the festival for signing, or children can bring their own copies to the festival. Workshops and presentations specifically designed for adults, librarians, and teachers as well as children will continue throughout the day. [...]

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