Art Night Schenectady April 17th, 2009. 22 Art Openings, 5 Bands, Great Food & Shopping, on One Night.

Schenectady, NY, April 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Art Night continues to grow. With over 30 venues ready to debut new and fresh Artwork, Music, Food, and Shopping opportunities, April’s Art Night is living up to its reputation and is bigger and better than the last.

There are 3 special events taking place during this month’s Art Night; The Schenectady County Public Library presents a student art show, “Circus Dreams,” from 6:30–7:30 PM.

in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady County Public Library. Union College’s “Night Out” will be running in conjunction with Art Night Schenectady at various locations throughout Downtown Schenectady, and The Existing Artists Present a public arts exhibit called the “Tag Project”. The Tag Project is a series of outdoor art exhibits intended to brighten the day of those passing by, and to encourage downtown Schenectady visitors to explore the less-traveled sections of the community.

Art Night Schenectady also welcomes a new Art Night After 9 Event. “The Attic” presented by Absolute Live Entertainment will be at Robb Alley at Proctors from 9 PM -1 AM paving the way for the arts in Downtown Schenectady's Arts District after 9 PM.

Art Night Schenectady - bringing all the Arts together the 3rd Friday of every month.

April 17th, 2008 from 5 to 9 PM

Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
15 Nott Terrace Heights
-See Fueling the Future, Power House, and much more. 5-7 PM

Union College, Mandeville Gallery, Nott Memorial
-Dynamic Equilibrium.
Wikoff Gallery, Nott Memorial
-Drawn to Print; Impressions of the Louvre. 5-9 PM

Robb Alley at Proctors
432 State Street
-George Muscatello Jazz Guitar. Sponsored by The Schenectady Musical Union 85-133
5-9 PM

Wright Family Artium at Proctors
432 State Street
-Schenectady Arts Society

The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors
432 State Street
-:Meaning and Purpose", New paintings by Alexis Mendoza.

The Delack Guild Room
432 State Street
-“The Abstract Eye” Works by photographer Joe Schuyler.

Moon & River Café
115 South Ferry Street
-Art Night reception for Cathy Light
-Folk & Pop Featuring: One Chick up Front, Ryan Halliwell, Phil, and Les Bicyclettes Blanche (the White Bicycles)

"working" Gallery/Studio
440 State Street
-In Gallery Windows: “Remembering Rwanda”- 15th anniversary of the genocide.
-Paintings & drawings by Catherine Wagner Minnery.
-Group exhibit by studio members.

Two Spruce Pottery Studio & Glassy Beads
175 Jay Street
-Glass and Bead Making Demonstrations.

The Open Door Bookstore
128 Jay Street
-20% off Art and Music books.

Schenectady County Public Library (Main Branch)
99 Clinton Street
-A Student Art Show, “Circus Dreams,” from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Lennon's Irish Shop
164 Jay Street
-Irish born storyteller John McKeating.
-All sweatshirts are 20% off while supplies last.

Jay St Fine Art Supplies
166 Jay Street
-Featuring the photography of Jacquie A. Gleckman
-20% off all art supplies and fair trade gifts for Art Night.

Chez Daisie Creperie
183 Jay Street
-Buy 2 crepe entrees and receive a desert crepe at 1/2 price.

Aperitivo Bistro
426 State Street
Enjoy Aperitivo Bistro's Special Martini.

SACC TV-16
115 North Broadway
-Artwork from members of the Oakroom Artists.

Signatures Wine Bar
432 State Street (Proctors Arcade)
-Singer Songwriter Mike Thomas. 6-8 PM

Renaissance Gallery
426 Franklin Street
-Featuring fine art prints & posters.

Denna’s Café & Catering, 142 Clinton Street
-Works by local artists Tony Iadicicco, Alex Johnson, Elyse Vacherot, Vincent Tocco and Josh Boyark. Music by Tim Tocco.

Parenzo’s Italiano, 11 North Broadway
-Art Night Grand Opening

106 Jay Street
-"My Art Pictures" by James Kenneally

Tag Project (Sponsored by the Existing Artists)
Various Locations:
-A path of artwork, or "tags", in downtown Schenectady. This temporary outdoor exhibit will open on Art Night, Friday, April 17th, 2009, and last for one week.

Art Night After 9:

Moon & River Café
115 South Ferry Street
-Art Night after hours party.

Muddy Cup
432 State Street, Robb Alley at Proctors
-“The Attic”, TheCapital Region's livest open mic to date.
The New Art Night after hours party. 9 PM-1 AM

For more information contact:
Mitch Messmore
Art Night Coordinator
mitch@messmore.net
www.artnightschenectady.com

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