The National Comedy Center honored political satirist, the late Mark Russell, at a celebration held on August 17, 2023 at the Comedy Center. Featured speakers included Lewis Black, Founding Chair of National Comedy Center; Kelly Carlin, National … [Read more...]
George Carlin Tribute Event on May 12 to Support National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, and home to the George Carlin Archives, announced today that it will present an all-star tribute to comedy … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks off Wednesday, Highlighted by Two Events Featuring Lewis Black
MOBILE PHONE USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival begins Wednesday in downtown Jamestown with several events on the schedule, including two programs featuring comedy legend and "King of Rant" Lewis … [Read more...]
Amy Schumer Double-Header Highlights Comedy Fest Line Up for Friday
JAMESTOWN - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today in Jamestown with an appearance by one of the most well-known comedians in America. Standup comic and actress Amy Schumer will perform two shows tonight at the Northwest Arena at 7 … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo, Jim Gaffigan Highlight Thursday’s Events for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes into full swing Thursday with more than a dozen different events scheduled to take place in Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution. Highlighting today’s events will be an appearance by Governor … [Read more...]
2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins Monday, Continues Throughout the Week
JAMESTOWN - The annual celebration of comedy in Jamestown begins this week with a new twist to the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. The National Comedy Center will be presenting a week of comedy performances and dialogues this year, and partnering … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires Archives of George Carlin
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced Tuesday by the comedian’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the NCC. The contents of the … [Read more...]
2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now Underway in Jamestown, NY
JAMESTOWN - What could be the busiest weekend of the year for downtown Jamestown is ready to get underway. The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday and will continue through Sunday with dozens of events and activities directly – and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins Thursday with Several Featured Events
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is just one day away. Events for the festival begin on Thursday, featuring everything from a silent auction in the morning to a Conga workshop in the afternoon, along with a special panel … [Read more...]
Final Preparations Being Made for 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is less than one week away and organizers are busy making sure this year’s event will be just as successful as previous years. That’s according to Lucy-Desi Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
