Economic Development
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Union College project raises awareness, funds for charity Proctors hosted the first edition of The Empty Bowls Project of Schenectady on April 25, 2010. Organized and run by student volunteers through Union College’s Kenney Community Center, the event aims to benefit hunger relief programs in Schenectady and raise awareness of the issue... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Proctors as Broadway producer Schenectady theatre invests in “An American In Paris,” “The Addams Family” productions with others Proctors became a partner in Elephant Eye Theatrical in 2006, a consortium of 15 theaters from across the country and Canada that came together to create and produce new musicals. Its first... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 6, 2017
The Themed Entertainment Association, along with Adirondack Studios and the Workforce Development Institute, present the Inaugural Capital Region Creative Economy SATE Academy Day, featuring keynote speaker Robert Walter, president and executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, Friday, Feb. 24 at Proctors. The conference, Opening Eyes: Fostering Creativity in Our... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Proctors Capitalizing Our Future Campaign nears $13.2 million goal Proctors four-year Capitalizing Our Future Campaign has been a remarkable success, with $13.2 million in initial donations funding an array of completed projects including the establishment and expansion of Marquee Power, which heats and cools over a million square feet of... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 7, 2016
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, starting immediately, $10 from all tickets* purchased for the Friday, Nov. 25 performances of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at Proctors—matinee and evening—will be donated to the City Mission of Schenectady to assist the organization’s efforts in providing “not only help... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, October 3, 2016
For the third year in a row, Proctors has received The Broadway League’s prestigious National Education and Engagement Grant, one of only ten issued annually. This year, the grant supports a partnership between Proctors and Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, an organization working with newcomers and the displaced... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Schenectady Loves Italy Proctors and partners raise $17,255 for Italian earthquake relief On August 24, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, with damage centered in the mountain town of Amatrice. Proctors, recognizing the strong Italian American population in the city and the region, responded by reaching out to other... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The Capital Region is the largest metropolitan area in the nation without an alternative newsweekly.* This fall, the Alt will arrive to offer in-depth coverage of arts, culture, politics, lifestyles and trending news along with a comprehensive community calendar in print, desktop and mobile formats. Developed by The Daily Gazette,... Read more » ... Read More