MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Institution has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Ellery and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for not providing a “comprehensive study” on the use of … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]
Jackson Center President to Leave Post at End of Month
JAMESTOWN - Susan Moran Murphy, the president of the Robert H. Jackson Center will be leaving the organization at the end of this month. “Susan is an outstanding executive who led us to a new level of excellence. Sue has also significantly … [Read more...]
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...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Peter Weinreich Interviews Bela Fleck
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. Host of WRFA's Modern Jazz program, Peter Weinreich, interviews musicians Bela Fleck, who will be performing at Chautauqua Institution on Friday, Aug. 11. Modern Jazz is … [Read more...]
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...]
National Comedian and Hit TV Show Director Joins National Comedy Center Week At Chautauqua Institution
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) and Chautauqua Institution have announced that comedian and director David Steinberg will be the featured guest on Aug. 1, as part of Chautauqua Institution’s week of programs on "Comedy and the Human … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Reaches Contract Agreement with Administration
CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will continue to perform at Chautauqua Institution in 2017. On Monday officials with the orchestra announced its members voted to approve the latest 4-year contract offer from the Chautauqua … [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...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Michael E. Hill as New President
CHAUTAUQUA - Michael E. Hill, currently the president and CEO of Youth For Understanding USA, will be Chautauqua Institution’s 18th president, the Institution’s Board of Trustees has announced. Hill is an experienced leader of arts, cultural and … [Read more...]
