The 32nd Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Fest is underway in downtown Jamestown and we caught up with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about everything that will be going on. … [Read more...]
32nd Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Fest Set for August 1-4
The 32nd Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Fest takes place in downtown Jamestown this Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4. Over 50 live events will be presented over four days in a festival that celebrates comedy’s contemporary stars and rising … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Dave Hill – July 26, 2024
Comedian, musician and writer Dave Hill joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss his start in comedy and Dave's upcoming Jamestown performance for this years Lucille Ball Comedy … [Read more...]
Comedian Nate Bargatze Headlining Comedy Fest
The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian Nate Bargatze will headline the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Saturday, August 3rd at the Northwest Arena. Bargatze joins previously announced headliners: Nicole Byer on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Hire Firefighters, Six Special Event Requests
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at their work session tonight to hire four new firefighters. The four new recruits would replace two firefighters who have resigned and two others who retired. Council also will review a contract … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Cuts Ribbon on Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Display
The National Comedy Center has cut the ribbon on a new display featuring comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. The display features the jersey Iglesias wore during his record-breaking, sold-out performance at Dodger Stadium in 2022. Comedy Center … [Read more...]
Lucy Comedy Festival Starts Today In Jamestown
The Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts today in downtown Jamestown. Over 50 live events are scheduled to take place August 2 through 6. A free birthday celebration featuring "Lucy Under the Stars" at the National Comedy Center will take … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center
National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson spoke with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, Joan Rivers career archive making its home at the Comedy Center and much … [Read more...]
Comedians Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, Taylor Tomlinson Headlining Comedy Festival
Comedians Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Taylor Tomlinson have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, the top-selling comedian in the world in 2022, and one of the most-watched … [Read more...]
Paul Morrissey Recording Comedy Album in Jamestown
Acclaimed comedian Paul Morrissey will be recording a new comedy album in Jamestown. The National Comedy Center is presenting the performance, “An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: ICE CREAM VS EVERYTHING,” that will be held in the Lucy Desi … [Read more...]