Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is announcing the departure of Jason Sample as Station Manager of its noncommercial, community radio station WRFA-LP in the middle of September. Sample recently informed the organization he will be stepping away from … [Read more...]
WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE on April 4 Featuring Author David Schein
JAMESTOWN - Author David Schein returns to Jamestown, NY on Thursday, April 4 to read from his novel "The Adoption" during the first installment of an Arts on Fire LIVE series presented by WRFA Radio. Gleaned from Schein’s many travels to Ethiopia … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY Opens to Public
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is open for business. The state of the art, $50 million facility opened its doors to the public for the first time on Wednesday, immediately after a ribbon cutting ceremony was held featuring Gov. Andrew … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
WRFA 10th Anniversary Celebration is Saturday Sept. 13, Featuring 10,000 Maniacs, Rollings Hills Radio and More!
10th Anniversary Celebration with 10,000 Maniacs, Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, and more! JAMESTOWN - The area's only locally owned and operated non-religious radio station, WRFA (107.9 FM Jamestown, streaming at www.WRFALP.com), will … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Appoints Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - One of the leading arts organizations in Chautauqua County has found its new executive director. The Reg Lenna Center For the Arts board of director has appointed Kathleen Eads to the position of Executive Director. A native of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reg Lenna, Arts Council Announce Joint-Merger
JAMESTOWN - Two major arts organizations in southern Chautauqua County are merging together. After decades of close collaboration and support, the Arts Council for Chautauqua County and the Reg Lenna Civic Center will merge into one organization. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Elmira College Theater Professor, Actors in Jamestown on Saturday
JAMESTOWN - A selection of short plays from Elmira College Theater will be presented this Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Reg Studio Theater. “Short and Sweet” is a collection of four short plays, two dramas and two comedies, created to be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: 3rd on 3rd Gallery Opens New Exhibit Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Arts Council for Chautauqua County’s next exhibit in the 3rd On 3rd Gallery will have its public opening on Friday night. "Comfort Zones: Places Of Joy and Solitude" will showcase the art of Audrey Kay Dowling. The show features … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: 3rd Street Canvas Returns to Jamestown, Nominations Now Being Accepted
JAMESTOWN - Arts Council For Chautauqua County is now accepting submissions for "3rd Street Canvas - An Urban Literary Trail.” The 3rd Street Canvas is a public art installation that will display the writing of community members on buildings and … [Read more...]
