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JLDC Approves Grant Funding for Two Downtown Entertainment Events at Reg Lenna, Northwest Arena

February 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first allocation of downtown programming assistance funding was approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on Tuesday. The JLDC board of directors held its first meeting of the new year and as part of new business the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Sellstrom, Downtown Programming Fund, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., John Whitaker, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Russ Diethrick, Sam Teresi, Vicki McGraw, Vince DeJoy

Amy Schumer Double-Header Highlights Comedy Fest Line Up for Friday

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Barry Dougherty, Dan Aykroyd, Edie Adams, Fran Drescher, Jonathan Winters, Josh Mills, Kelly Carlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucinda Winters, Tom Cotter, Willow Bay Theater

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Aug. 3

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, MyJtownNY, Peter Funt, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park

National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY Opens to Public

August 2, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Andrew Cuomo, Arts Council for Chautauqua County, Chautauqua County Arts Council, Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Kitty Bruce, Laraine Newman, Lewis Black, Lily Tomlin, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Paul Cambria, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sam Teresi, Saturday Night Live

National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday

August 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan Zweibel, Amy Schumer, Chautauqua Institution, Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Journey Gunderson, Laraine Newman, Lewis Black, Lily Tomlin, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Cotter, W. Kamau Bell

Teresi: Jamestown is Ready for National Comedy Center Opening

July 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Sam Teresi

Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program

July 30, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Dan Aykroyd, Gateway Train Station, Historic Preservation Office, Journey Gunderson, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lewis Black, Lilly Tomlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, U.S. Senate

[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson

July 27, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Community Matters, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center

House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center

July 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Congress, House of Representatives, Journey Gunderson, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Night of Comedy Featuring Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter and More Set for Aug. 1

July 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hari Kondabolu, Judy Gold, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Cotter, W. Kamau Bell

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