JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that Kevin James, Robert Klein and more will join Jim Gaffigan in Jamestown, NY during the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 3-6. Tickets will go on pre-sale to members on May 16, and on … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua WCA to Host NCC Officials During Doctors’ Day Luncheon on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) will be well represented during UPMC Chautauqua WCA's annual Doctors' Day luncheon and commemoration taking place Friday, March 31 in Jamestown. Both NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson and NCC … [Read more...]
Jim Gaffigan to Headline 2017 Lucy Comedy Fest, Nation Comedy Center Moving Forward
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will be coming to Jamestown to headline the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson announced on Tuesday that Gaffigan’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson Discusses the 2016 Lucytown Half Marathon and 5K Run
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 5, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum about the 2016 Lucytown Half … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Draws Attendees from 41 States
JAMESTOWN - The numbers are in and the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival brought in thousands of people from across the country. In fact, the four-day event drew attendees from 41 different states to downtown Jamestown. That's according to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – A Preview of the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival with Journey Gunderson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 29, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson from the National Comedy Center and Lucy-Desi Museum to get details about the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires Archives of George Carlin
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced Tuesday by the comedian’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the NCC. The contents of the … [Read more...]
Tickets for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Go on Sale at Noon Wednesday for Lucy-Desi Members
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum and Center for Comedy will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for events involving the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starting Wednesday. Earlier this month Lucy-Desi Center … [Read more...]
Comedians Lewis Black, Trevor Noah and Brian Regan Coming to Jamestown NY in August
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners have been announced! During a media conference Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station (and future location of the National Comedy Center), Lucy-Desi Center executive … [Read more...]
2016 Lucille ball Comedy Festival Details to be Announced on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents and fans of Lucille Ball will find out Wednesday who will be headlining the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Lucy-Desi Center Director Journey Gunderson will be joined by other officials during a media conference … [Read more...]
