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...]
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Aug. 3
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Friday, Aug. 3. The Reg will reopen 3rd on 3rd Gallery in a new street level space at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a free public reception for the Instagram photo show … [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...]
National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday
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...]
Teresi: Jamestown is Ready for National Comedy Center Opening
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 1 and officials there say they are ready to go. RELATED: WRFA Interview with NCC Director Journey Gunderson Also ready to go is the city of Jamestown, which is … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson
Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it opens to the public on Aug. … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
Night of Comedy Featuring Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter and More Set for Aug. 1
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is announcing even more programming for the 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC officials on Tuesday announced that Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter, Hari Kondabolu, Judy Gold, and more will perform … [Read more...]
Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening
JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]
