JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]
Comedians Lewis Black, Trevor Noah and Brian Regan Coming to Jamestown NY in August
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners have been announced! During a media conference Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station (and future location of the National Comedy Center), Lucy-Desi Center executive … [Read more...]
Finishing Touches Being Made for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
(LISTEN TO INTERVIEW WITH LUCY-DESI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOURNEY GUNDERSON) JAMESTOWN - The finishing touches are being made for this year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which begins on Wednesday and continues through the remainder of the week and … [Read more...]
Jay Leno Show at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Sells Out
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jay Leno performance, with featured musical guest Lucie Arnaz, set for Aug. 9 during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has sold out. With tickets going on sale on April 18 and selling out in three weeks, it’s now the fastest … [Read more...]
Leno, Cotter Announced as Headliners for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN – One of the top names in television entertainment the past two decades will be coming to Jamestown this summer. Officials with the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown announced Wednesday afternoon that long-time late night … [Read more...]
Jay Leno, Tom Cotter to Headline2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - One of the top names in television entertainment the past two decades will be coming to Jamestown this summer. Officials with the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown announced Wednesday afternoon that long-time late night … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lucy Desi Officials Call on City to Help Build on Recent Success
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Lucy-Desi Center in Jamestown say the 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival was another huge success for the region. Now, they’re hoping the city of Jamestown will help them continue to build on the momentum they’ve … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lucy Comedy Fest Continues Today and Tomorrow
JAMESTOWN - The 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today and tomorrow in Jamestown with several more events set to take place. Tonight will be the Standup showcase featuring Tammy Pescatelli and Musical guests Lucie Arnaz – daughter of the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy Begins Today
JAMESTOWN – One of Jamestown’s biggest events of the year has arrived. The 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival kicks off today in downtown Jamestown and continues through Aug. 5 with dozens of events scheduled over the next five days. WRFA's Jason … [Read more...]
Lucy Museum Adds New Feature to Debut during 2012 Lucy Fest
JAMESTOWN - The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy is excited to announce that new audio guide tours will be launching in its dual museum attraction during Lucy Fest, which takes place next month. The new audio guide tours, which will be narrated by Lucie … [Read more...]
