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...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – WRFA Talks with Musicians Joshua Bell and Chris Botti
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interview internationally acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell and world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti in advance of their scheduled performance at Chautauqua Institution, set for … [Read more...]
Family Court Judge Judith Claire to Retire in June
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Family Court Judge Judith Claire will be retiring from the bench later this year. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, Judge Clair will close her 18 years on the bench on June 16. However, she will … [Read more...]
Search Officially Begins for Chautauqua Institution’s New President
Committee Appointed; Executive Search Firm Retained CHAUTAUQUA - A nationwide search has begun to find Chautauqua Institution’s next president. James Pardo Jr., Chair of the Institution’s Board of Trustees, has announced the appointment of a … [Read more...]
