JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will be coming to Jamestown to headline the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson announced on Tuesday that Gaffigan’s … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Michael E. Hill as New President
CHAUTAUQUA - Michael E. Hill, currently the president and CEO of Youth For Understanding USA, will be Chautauqua Institution’s 18th president, the Institution’s Board of Trustees has announced. Hill is an experienced leader of arts, cultural and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – WRFA Talks with Musicians Joshua Bell and Chris Botti
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interview internationally acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell and world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti in advance of their scheduled performance at Chautauqua Institution, set for … [Read more...]
Family Court Judge Judith Claire to Retire in June
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Family Court Judge Judith Claire will be retiring from the bench later this year. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, Judge Clair will close her 18 years on the bench on June 16. However, she will … [Read more...]
Search Officially Begins for Chautauqua Institution’s New President
Committee Appointed; Executive Search Firm Retained CHAUTAUQUA - A nationwide search has begun to find Chautauqua Institution’s next president. James Pardo Jr., Chair of the Institution’s Board of Trustees, has announced the appointment of a … [Read more...]
Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle Passes Away at the age of 89
JAMESTOWN - A local broadcasting legend has passed away. Long-time WJTN personality Jim Roselle died Wednesday at his home in Jamestown. He was 89 years old. Roselle started working at WJTN in 1953 and was in his 61st year at the station, … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]
Decision on Amp Demolition to Wait Another Week
MAYVILLE - The effort to halt the demolition of the historic Chautauqua Amphitheater in order to build a new, more-modern facility, will continue for at least another week. On Monday New State Supreme Court Justice Frank Sedita said that he first … [Read more...]
Group Files Lawsuit Against Planned Demolition of Chautauqua Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Friday seeking to halt the Chautauqua Institution's plans to demolish its iconic open-air amphitheater and build a new one. The suit was filed by the Committee to Preserve the Historic … [Read more...]
Tom Becker to Retire as President of Chautauqua Institution at Year’s End
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution President Tom Becker is announcing his retirement, effective at the end of this year. Becker has served as the 17th President of Chautauqua Institution since November of 2003. Chautauqua Institution board … [Read more...]
