Four humanities projects are receiving $230,996 in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Comedy Center will receive $10,000 through a Preservation Assistance Grant to support efforts to care for the center's … [Read more...]
Lucy-Desi Museum Receives $400,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum has received a $400,000 grant to make more artifacts in its archive collection viewable to visitors. The National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable thousands of rarely-seen archival documents, photos … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Migration and Inclusion Public Forum Set for Saturday, Oct. 15
JAMESTOWN - A Community Conversation involving migration and inclusion of the Hispanic community in Jamestown will be taking place this weekend at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The free event, which is being funded by the New York State … [Read more...]
Several Activities, Including Community Forum, Planned for Oct. 15 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
JAMESTOWN - A series of events to celebrate and discuss Hispanic culture in the Jamestown community will be taking place next weekend. The City of Jamestown’s Cultural Bridges Action Team (part of the city's Strategic Planning and Partnership … [Read more...]
Democratic Dialogue Focus Group Meeting Set for Tuesday at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - A focus group meeting meant to help steer the discussion for a future town hall style meeting later this year will take place Tuesday in downtown Jamestown at the Prendergast library. The focus group meeting is scheduled for 3 to 5 … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Participate in Statewide ‘Democratic Dialogue’ Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has received funding for an upcoming project that will focus on democratic citizenship in the 21st century. According to commission co-chair Jennifer Gibson, the National … [Read more...]