Schenectady's 'Van Gogh Immersive Experience' Extended Again!

If you haven't made it to the enormously popular "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" exhibit in Schenectady yet there is good news. Discover Schenectady announced that they are extending it through the holiday season.

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What is the "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience"?

It opened at the Schenectady Armory Studios on May 26th and has been wowing visitors and getting rave reviews throughout the Capital Region and beyond. It is estimated that nearly 100,000 people of all ages have experienced it.

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The expo is a one-of-a-kind art exhibit that features the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh in a digital 360-degree experience. There are two-story projections of the artist's most famous paintings with a twenty thousand square foot light and sound immersion. The experience also uses virtual reality. This is done through the part of the exhibit called "A Day in the Life of the Artist in Arles, France". You will feel like you are actually inside some of Vincent Van Gogh's works.

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Why Are They Extending it?

So many people of all ages have seen the exhibit but they wanted to extend the opportunity for many more to appreciate it right in downtown Schenectady. They will now offer Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience through January 2, 2023. This way more people can enjoy it through the holiday season.

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How Can We Get Tickets?

You can reserve your tickets (strongly encouraged) by clicking HERE. Standard admission starts at $32 for adults and $19 for children. Discounted tickets are also available for seniors, students, military veterans, families, and larger groups of over nine people.

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There is Also A Holiday Special at the Gift Shop!

If you attend Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience through November 28th, you can take advantage of a special Black Friday holiday promotion. All of the merchandise at the gift shop is 50% off!

Heartwrenching Look at Beloved Capital Region Concert Venue Before Demolition

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

The Starlite Music Theater opened in 1957 and was a popular venue located in Latham. There were many acts that passed through the Starlite until 1997. It was a 3,000-seat theater in the round. In the 1980s I saw Belinda Carlisle of the Go Go's at the Starlite Music Theater. Kenny Rogers, The Monkees, Weird Al Yankovic, Jonny Cash, Run DMC, Diana Ross, and more graced the stage. The Starlite closed its doors in 1998 and laid dormant for years. Then in December 2012, the Starlite was demolished. Here are pictures of the venue in the summer of 2012 before it was leveled.