General News
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Over 40,000 organizations in 71 countries have joined the #GivingTuesday movement. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season,... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 20, 2017
Two Schenectady institutions participate in inaugural Museum Store Sunday on Nov. 26 MiSci and Proctors gift stores offer discounts for the Thanksgiving weekend event Proctors is participating with miSci in the inaugural Museum Store Sunday. A new global initiative of the Museum Store Association (MSA), the event is taking place... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Gift Centre is only downtown location for fresh floral Proctors store partners with Felthousen’s Florist and Greenhouse to offer fresh floral daily The Gift Centre at Proctors now offers fresh floral supplied by Felthousen’s Florist and Greenhouse of Schenectady. “We are filling a void,” says Pat Hurley, store manager. “We are... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 6, 2017
Ballet will feature a new growing tree. After 29 years on stage, it was time for retirement. Worn, old and held together by duct tape, the tree used in the Northeast Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker was past its prime. See how a new tree was designed and brought... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Sketching and sipping in anticipation of Fun Home. Fun Home will be at Proctors Oct. 31 – Nov. 5. The show is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alison Bechdel. In celebration of graphic novels and the show, Proctors hosted a Sketch and Sip night. Attendees... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, October 13, 2017
Cast and community members come together to share experience. A Talk Back is a conversation between members of the community and the cast of a show. You find out why live theatre matters — it’s about real emotion in real time with real people. ... Read More
Friday, October 13, 2017
Take steps to avoid getting scammed. It happens all too often. A family shows up at Proctors, excited for the show they’ve shelled out a lot of money to see. Then the usher takes a look at their tickets. They’ve spent triple what the seats are worth. And worse, they’re... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, September 25, 2017
Join Schenectady to help aid victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma! Schenectady Serves brings local citizens to aid families in need while enjoying good food and the kind of community conversation that brings us all together in the best way. On Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4:30–6:30 p.m., give a $5... Read more » ... Read More