Tonight is the debut of the 2012 perofrmance of the Nutcracker by the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet. More than 50 area youth ranging from 6 to 23 years old will appear during the performances set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Latest Art Exhibit Reception is Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - A group of local photographers and illustrators will present “People, In All Their Forms” at the James Prendergast Library Art Gallery from today through Nov. 23. Exhibitor organizer Andy Palermo invited photographers Jenn Randall, Dan … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Zombie Run Interview with Wake Up! Productions
JAMESTOWN - WAKE UP! Productions and Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation are hosting the first ever Zombie Run in downtown Jamestown. The "end of Days Zombie Run" is a 3 km run will begin at Jamestown's Lake View Cemetery at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26. … [Read more...]
MORNINGS NEWS: JRC Announces New Artwork for Potters Gallery
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, in collaboration with Jamestown High School and Tom Mason, recently finished an enhancement project at POTTERS gALLErY - an alley art gallery that originated in Potters Alley between Fourth and Third … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Interview with Eric Basile, Organizer of Sept. 28 ‘Closed Mic’ Comedy Event
JAMESTOWN - The man who is organizing a comedy show in downtown Jamestown was a recent guest on WRFA'sArts on Fire program. Local comedian Eric Basile stopped by and talked with host Jason Sample about the "Closed Mic" Comedy Show, taking place … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Red Light Departure Stops by WRFA to Talk Music, Upcoming Show
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown band Red Light Departure will be performing in an all ages show Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Road House on E. 2nd St. in Jamestown. Besides RLD, the show will also features music from My Children My Bride, Affiance, Lila Ignite, … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Arts on Fire Preview – Interview with Bill Chott
This week's episode of Arts on Fire will feature award winning comedian, actor and improv comedy coach Bill Chott, who is in Jamestown this week for the 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Public Affairs Director Jason Sample conducted the interview … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Big Leg Emma 2012 Blue Heron Footage
Big Leg Emma was one of dozens of arts that performed at the 2012 Great Blue Heron Dance Tent. Here's footage that was recently added to the band's official youtube channel: As Big Leg Emma played their four hour set that ended at sunrise, they were … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center’s ‘Soup and a Song’ Fundraising Program is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s St. Susan Center will continue the monthly “Soup and a Song” series of programs tonight. The fundraiser for the area’s soup kitchen combines concerts by popular local musical groups with an open-mic, starting at 6:30 this … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec 13, 2012
LAKE EFFECT SNOW RETURNS TO JAMESTOWN JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 4 pm this afternoon and a lake effect snow warning is in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to 6 pm saturday Heavy lake effect … [Read more...]
