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Chautauqua Pipe Organ Damaged by Snow Melt

February 5, 2018 By WRFA 1 Comment

Chautauqua Pipe Organ Damaged by Snow Melt

JAMESTOWN - The Pipe Organ at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been damaged by snow melt. According to a report from the associated press, a routine inspection of the amp’s 111-year-old Massey Memorial Organ revealed that water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution

With Aretha Franklin Ill, Jay Leno Will Open New Chautauqua Amphitheater

June 16, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

With Aretha Franklin Ill, Jay Leno Will Open New Chautauqua Amphitheater

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (June 16, 2017) — Chautauqua Institution officials Friday announced acclaimed TV late night show host, comedian and Emmy Award winner Jay Leno will perform at Chautauqua Institution for the opening night of the 2017 season and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Jay Leno, Michael Hill

Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater

February 12, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater

MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, Frank Sedita

Decision on Amp Demolition to Wait Another Week

February 2, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Decision on Amp Demolition to Wait Another Week

MAYVILLE - The effort to halt the demolition of the historic Chautauqua Amphitheater in order to build a new, more-modern facility, will continue for at least another week. On Monday New State Supreme Court Justice Frank Sedita said that he first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, Frank Sedita

Group Files Lawsuit Against Planned Demolition of Chautauqua Amphitheater

January 25, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Group Files Lawsuit Against Planned Demolition of Chautauqua Amphitheater

MAYVILLE - A lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Friday seeking to halt the Chautauqua Institution's plans to demolish its iconic open-air amphitheater and build a new one. The suit was filed by the Committee to Preserve the Historic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater

[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 17 – The Chautauqua Institution

January 11, 2016 By WRFA 1 Comment

[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 17 – The Chautauqua Institution

AMERICAN CHRONICLES: THE CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION Copyright: John C. Merino 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE There is no question that the Chautauqua Institution is not only a gift to our county, but so too, deserves the world class … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: American Chronicles, Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Instituion, John Merino, Tom Becker

Chautauqua Institution Moves Forward with Amphitheater Construction Project

January 5, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution Moves Forward with Amphitheater Construction Project

JAMESTOWN - Another hurdle has been cleared in the effort to construct a new multi-million dollar amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution. Last week Chautauqua’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with its Amphitheater renewal project and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, LPCiminelli

Chautauqua Board Votes to Move Forward with Replacing Historic Amphitheater

August 29, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Board Votes to Move Forward with Replacing Historic Amphitheater

(Note: The following is a submitted Media Release from Chautauqua Institution) CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees voted Saturday to let design plans for a renewal of its Amphitheater go out to bid. Board Chairman Jim Pardo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Instituion, Jim Pardo, Tom Becker

Amphitheater Planning Continues Despite Cancelled Meeting

April 21, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Amphitheater Planning Continues Despite Cancelled Meeting

CHAUTAUQUA - The effort to come up with an alternative plan for the Chautauqua Amphitheater is moving forward, although a recent development has led to two separate groups no longer working together. According to an article in the Post-Journal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater

Chautauqua Officials Say Amphitheater Damage Isolated to Lone Support Beam

March 16, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Officials Say Amphitheater Damage Isolated to Lone Support Beam

CHAUTAUQUA - An initial assessment of the northeast portion of the Amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution points to an isolated column failure. According to Chautauqua officials, a “tree-top” column near Gate 1 failed shortly after noon on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution

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