Howlin' at the Moon showcases regional music from a variety of genres, providing an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. Music traditions are meant to be fluid and evolving, and Howlin' nurtures regional musical talent while providing opportunities for cross-pollination. All in a 1760 Dutch Barn that inspires and reminds us of our place within history! Belle-Skinner is a dark nostalgic singer-songwriter based in New York. With a hauntingly beautiful, lilting soprano and innate sense of melody she crafts tales of songbirds, sirens and desert nomads – nuanced and layered stories which bridge the gap between past and present. Though her influences cover a broad range of genres – from French chansons and Russian folk to contemporary alt-pop and rock – her voice often draws comparisons to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Jeff Buckley, Mary Hopkin, and early St. Vincent. Opening for acts such as Mitski, Cautious Clay, Haley Reinhart, Ondara, Rhett Miller (Old 97s), Sean Rowe, Saint Saviour (Groove Armada), and Bill Ryder-Jones (Arctic Monkeys), she has performed at venerated venues like The Linda Performing Arts Center, Proctor’s Theatre, The Bluebird Cafe, Bowery Ballroom, Caffe Lena, and the Roundhouse Theatre in London. She has been a finalist in numerous prestigious songwriting competitions including Telluride Troubadour Competition, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Contest, The Great American Songwriting Contest – and most recently the 2022 and 2023 Grassy Hill New Folk Competition at Kerrville Folk Festival, as well as winner of the 2022 Tarrytown Music Hall Rock the Hall Competition. Opening the night is host Everest Rising, a tightly-knit quintet influenced by bluegrass, Americana, rock, jazz and more. Together they create progressive acoustic music that is unique, powerful, and comfortably familiar. With a wide dynamic range, Everest Rising’s material spans from heartfelt laments to all out jams, all executed with instrumental finesse and thoughtful story-telling. As this summer’s host of the Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series, Everest Rising aims to support an authentic musical experience for both audience and musicians. Admission is $10 at the door (cash only). Beer and wine available for purchase.  

Join Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard as explore the stately GE Realty Plot! We'll uncover stories about GE inventors and executives, Schenectady business and political leaders, entertainers, and more, plus discover the formation of this historic neighborhood, and ongoing efforts to protect these stately homes. The GE Realty Plot has been home to some of the world’s foremost leaders in science, engineering, business, politics, and the military. You probably know Charles P. Steinmetz and Nobel Prize winner Irving Langmuir lived in the GE Realty Plot, but what about Colonel James Andrews, Izetta Jewel Miller, Albert Hull & Alice Scudder... Tickets: $25/person and include entry into one of the homes and snacks on its large front porch! Location: The tour meets at Steinmetz Memorial Park on Wendell Avenue, next to the Unitarian Church (1221 Wendell Ave.). (Not Steinmetz Park on Rosa Road) Time: Tours start at 10 AM sharp and last approximately 2 hours Parking: There is ample parking on Wendell Ave and surrounding streets. Please do not park in the Unitarian Church parking lot. By joining the tour, you're not just immersing yourself in history; you're also making a difference. All proceeds from the tour go to the Schenectady County Historical Society and the Office of the City Historian of Schenectady, supporting their invaluable work in preserving our shared heritage.

For centuries, Schenectady men and women rowed the waters of the mighty Mohawk River in sturdy vessels called batteaux. On this sunset cruise, we’ll recreate their journeys, albeit at a more relaxing pace. Our reproduction bateau is crewed by expert reenactors, and guests are invited to pitch in. Naturally, each ticket includes a cocktail as a standard ration. Sit back, relax, and take in the sunset* as so many generations of Schenectadians have before. *Sunset is at 6:43pm This cruise is limited to ten people. Because this program is highly weather-dependent, please also reserve Oct. 4 as a rain date.

The Walkabout is a house tour, a celebration of our great neighborhood and a major fundraiser for the Stockade Association and Schenectady County Historical Society. Save this special Saturday in September in the Stockade as a day to stroll through three centuries of our fabulous history in New York’s oldest registered historic district!  Eight neighbors have graciously agreed to open the interior of their homes to neighbors and visitors and tell secrets of the architecture and stories of the families that lived in them. Tickets are $25 in advance of the day, $30 on the day of the event, and $10 for students on the day of the event. The Stockade Walkabout is presented by the Stockade Association and the Schenectady County Historical Society with proceeds benefiting Stockade preservation and beautification, and SCHS' mission. Participating houses include: 22 Front Street 29 Front Street 29 1/2 Front Street 47 Front Street 205 Union Street 234 Union Street 123 N Ferry Street 12 N Ferry Street ...plus SCHS, the Stockade Inn, and neighborhood churches!