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WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 06, 2025

March 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Big Inlet Brewing, Bill Ward, Memory Café, R.E.M, Reg Lenna, Wine Cellar

Reg Lenna To Hold Memory Cafes For People With Dementia, Memory Issues

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will begin holding a Memory Café for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking. The cafe is also for care partners, family, or friends. Participants will enjoy music performances, crafts, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Gavin Paterniti, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Hurlbut Church Presents ‘Yes, It’s Still Christmas’ Concert on Saturday

December 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hurlbut Church in Chautauqua Institution presents their annual “Yes, It's Still Christmas” concert this Saturday. The free performance takes plact at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28th in the Hurlbut sanctuary. The Chautauqua Big Band Christmas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church at Chautauqua, John Cross, Wendy Marlinski

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell Interview and Performance – August 30, 2024

August 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell stopped by the WRFA studios before their Mayville Bluegrass Festival appearance to talk with AOF host Anthony Merchant for an interview along with an in-studio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, AOF, Arts on Fire, Bill Ward, Buffalo, Buffalo Music, In Studio Performance, Live Music, Mayville, Mayville Bluegrass Festival, performance, Sally Schaefer, Tyler Bagwell

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell – July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo musicians Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell talked with AOF host Anthony Merchant about their new album Irish Songs & Tunes as well as their upcoming Chautauqua performances including this years Mayville Bluegrass … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Bill Ward, Irish Songs and Tunes, John Cross, Sally Schaefer, Tyler Bagwell

WRFA’s Great American Picnic To Celebrate 20 Years of Being On The Air

June 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA will celebrate 20 years of being on the air with the annual Great American Picnic at Southern Tier Brewing Company. The radio station's annual summer fundraiser will take place Sunday, June 9 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at STBC’s Empty Pint in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Circuit Aura, Great American Picnic, Save A Lot, Sixpence, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tempus, The Assembly

Brazil, Art Cloth & Craft Hosting ‘FUNdraiser’ For Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy

April 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two downtown Jamestown businesses are hosting a "FUNdraiser" for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. In an early celebration of Earth Day, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge and Art Cloth & Craft Boutique will donate 25% of all sales between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Bill Ward, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Lauren Edwards

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer – February 2, 2024

February 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo based multi-instrumentalist Sally Schaefer spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about her musical upbringing, the Buffalo music scene, performing in Chautauqua County, keeping your signature sound no matter what genre you're playing (or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Bill Ward, Sally Schaefer, Stress Dolls

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Book Signing Event Set for Dec. 4

December 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A book signing event will take place December 4 for Wendy Lewellen’s book, "Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails Namesakes and Trailblazers." The event will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Big Inlet Taproom located at 6169 Elm Flat Road in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Bob Henry, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Derek Houser, Marcie Bird, Wendy Lewellen, William Downe

Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed

January 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Billy Torres, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, David Wilfong, John Penhollow, Kathy Tampio, Mark Odell, Martin Proctor, Marty Proctor, Ned Barone, Olivia Lee, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Susan Parker

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