Schenectady Today
In & Around the Capital Region
Guest Line Up for the next four weeks of filming. (May be subject to change)
Heading into our 20th year in September!
Looking forward to our 1,000th Show and Beyond!
SAVE THE DATE – September 19, 2017 in the GE Theatre – 10 am
Below you will find listings for our interesting on-air guests for the next four weeks. Check out the lists below for our great variety of topics. We start filming at 10 am at Proctors Underground on Tuesday. A live audience is always welcome and there are plenty of seats. You can meet the guests in person and learn more about their projects or even get involved yourself.
June 20, 2017 #988
Scheduled Topics on the Show with Guests
(Listed alphabetically – subject to change)
Information below has been provided by the Guests or from their websites
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The Soul Man Returns to the Sch’dy Today Stage!
Guests: Don “The Soul Man” Hyman – Singer and Historian — Performing
Don will be singing three classic DooWop Songs from the 50’s and discussing seeing these artists performing and their significance as NYC artists, their current status.
Special focus will be made on discussing ARLENE SMITH, the original lead singer with the Chantels and working with her as a valet on three occasions. On the last occasion she was made aware that she was being approached to be a part of the GIRL GROUP stamp collection that was spearheaded by Mary Wilson of the Supremes.
Memories of seeing Anthony and the Imperials several times over 50 years
Don Hyman performs throughout the area including benefits.
~~~ Segment TWO ~~~
Another Approach to Health!
Guest: John Ferguson, DC
- Dr. Ferguson is a Family Chiropractor and Wellness Expert. His mission is to help as many people in my lifetime achieve optimal health as I can – especially children! Our philosophy is to meet people where they are at while educating them on what they could have for their health.
- Join us to discuss how to achieve a smooth transition this school year! We will discuss guidelines for establishing and improving healthy daily routines, proper backpack wearing/posture tips for better learning & injury prevention, addressing ADD, ADHD, ASD & behavioral issues without medication, naturally strengthening & maintaining immunity throughout the winter and resources for NYS vaccine exemptions.
- Dr. John is open to discuss common conditions that brings someone into the office and the approach he takes to address the cause of the problem holistically, our thorough exam for each patient; our community wellness programs; how modern living affects our spine, nerve system and overall health.
Organization: Ferguson Family Chiropractic, PLLC
Event: Pathways Back-to-School Gathering
Location of event: Office at 653 Plank Rd, Clifton Park
Date/Time: Wed. Jul 19 from 10:30 to 11:15 am
Cost: no charge
Facebook: Yes (1) Pathways Connect: Capital District and (2) FergusonFamilyChiro
Instagram: @wellnessdrjohn
Twitter: @wellnessdrjohn
Website: www.ForLifetimeWellness.com
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Summer Events at the Iroquois Museum!
Guests: Colette Lemmon, Curator of Exhibitions and
Alicia Burnett, Director of Marketing & Community Relation
The Iroquois Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using art as a window to that culture. The Museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople.
Featured upcoming events include: “Tales from the Top: Ironworking Demo Days,” Niagara River Dancers, Participatory Mural Painting with Mohawk artist in residence Jay Havens, Iroquois Men’s singing groups, and storytellers.
Organization: Iroquois Museum
Events: Summer Events & Featured Exhibit “Walking the Steel” and Tales from the Top 7/15 & 8/12; Mural painting 7/26 – 9/2
Location of event: Howe’s Cave
Date/Time: Varies – check website
Cost: (free with regular admission) $8/$6.50/$5
Facebook: Yes “Iroquois Indian Museum”
Instagram: @IroquoisMuseumkitty
Twitter: @IroquoisMuseum
Website: www.IroquoisMuseum.org
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Summer Reading 2017: Build A Better World!
Guests: Leah LaFera, Adult Service Librarian and
Kaela Wallman, Director of Youth Services Librarian
Kaela will discuss the countless number of Children’s Classes & Events that SCPL will be offering the community this year at all 9 SCPL locations. Some include magic shows, hands-on learning with all sorts of animals, science experiments, arts & crafts and reading of course!
Leah (for the Adults) & Kaela (for the Children) will discuss the Summer Reading Challenge for this year. SCPL will be utilizing an online reading tracker called BEANSTACK. SCPL guests who want to participate can go to our website, www.scpl.org to find the link to our BEANSTACK site. For each book that you read and log on BEANSTACK, you will be given one raffle chance to win fun prizes; Adults will be able to win a specially made up gift basket at their branch location.
Organization: Schenectady County Public Library
Event: Summer Reading 2017: Build a Better World
Location of event: All nine locations of the Schenectady County Public Library
Date/Time: Various
Cost: Free
Facebook: Yes. “SCPLNY”
Instagram: @scpl_ny
Twitter: @scpl_ny
Website: www.scpl.org
~~~ Segment FIVE ~~~
3rd Annual Electric City Comic Con!
Guests: Leah LaFera, Adult Services Librarian and
Shane Moore, Artist/ Creator of Voltage (ECCC Mascot Hero)
Leah will discuss our 3rd Annual Electric City Comic Con; along with some of the artists attending this year (quite a few new ones), our Comics Commons vendors, programs for every age group and lastly the grand Cosplay Costume Contest sponsored by The Costumer at 3pm in the McChesney Room.
Shane will be on hand to discuss how he came up with the Voltage character, who she is, what it is like to be an artist in today’s world producing self-published comic books, and what makes SCPL’s Electric City Comic Con special compared to other cons in the region
Organization: Schenectady County Public Library
Event: 3rd Annual Electric city Comic Con @ SCPL
Location of event: Central Library at 99 Clinton St. Downtown Sch’dy
Date/Time: Sat. Jul 8 from 10am to 4 pm
Cost: Free event
Facebook: Yes. “Electric City Comic Con”
Instagram: @scpl_ny
Twitter: @scpl_ny
Website: www.SCPL.org/comiccon/
~~~ Segment Six ~~~
Birding and More (Topic to be Announced)!
Guests: Richard Guthrie
Information has not yet been provided by guest.
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June 27, 2017 #989
Scheduled Topics on the Show with Guests
Filmed Tuesdays at 10 am at Proctors Underground
Nik Bisanz Performing on our Stage
Nik Bisanz is a guitarist/vocalist
Dudley Observatory
Valerie Rapson PhD, Astrophysicist
Mad Science — Demonstrations
Margaret Liberti
Music Haven Summer Events
Mona Golub
July 4, 2017 – Happy Fourth of July
Scheduled Topics on the Show with Guests
Filmed Tuesdays at 10 am at Proctors Underground
Repeat of last week’s show will be aired.
July 11, 2017 #990
Scheduled Topics on the Show with Guests
Filmed Tuesdays at 10 am at Proctors Underground
Bellevue Reformed Church “Little Free Pantry” (Event Jun 18)
Nicole Gentile, Church Member
Capital Repertory Theatre’s Mama Mia (Event Jul 11 – Aug 13)
Maggie Mancinelli Cahill, Artistic Director
Catholic Charities (Topic to be Announced)
Lauren Harrington
Others TBA
Class Afloat
Chris Trow, Mentor
Others TBA
Maple Ski Ridge (Run the Ridge Jul 15)
Marilyn Peterson
Carolyn LeHart
Proctors Historical Committee – The Carl Company
Janice Walz, Committee Member
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