JAMESTOWN - A local broadcasting legend has passed away. Long-time WJTN personality Jim Roselle died Wednesday at his home in Jamestown. He was 89 years old. Roselle started working at WJTN in 1953 and was in his 61st year at the station, … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]
Decision on Amp Demolition to Wait Another Week
MAYVILLE - The effort to halt the demolition of the historic Chautauqua Amphitheater in order to build a new, more-modern facility, will continue for at least another week. On Monday New State Supreme Court Justice Frank Sedita said that he first … [Read more...]
Group Files Lawsuit Against Planned Demolition of Chautauqua Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Friday seeking to halt the Chautauqua Institution's plans to demolish its iconic open-air amphitheater and build a new one. The suit was filed by the Committee to Preserve the Historic … [Read more...]
Tom Becker to Retire as President of Chautauqua Institution at Year’s End
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution President Tom Becker is announcing his retirement, effective at the end of this year. Becker has served as the 17th President of Chautauqua Institution since November of 2003. Chautauqua Institution board … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Moves Forward with Amphitheater Construction Project
JAMESTOWN - Another hurdle has been cleared in the effort to construct a new multi-million dollar amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution. Last week Chautauqua’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with its Amphitheater renewal project and … [Read more...]
Area Students Invited to Chautauqua Institution Every Wednesday Throughout Season
CHAUTAUQUA - This season Chautauqua Institution is showing special appreciation to education in Chautauqua County. Starting today and continuing every Wednesday for the duration of the season, current students, teachers and staff from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
First Lecture of 2015 Chautauqua Season is Monday, June 29
CHAUTAUQUA, NY - Chautauqua Institution’s 2015 season is now underway. Chautauqua Institution’s summer season features morning and afternoon lectures focusing on weekly cultural themes. The 2015 Week One morning lecture theme is “21st-Century … [Read more...]
2015 Chautauqua Institution Season Begins Saturday
CHAUTAUQUA - The 2015 summer season at Chautauqua Institution begins this weekend. The Week One program line up at Chautauqua begins Saturday and concludes July 4. It will feature a variety of lectures, presentations and entertainment events by … [Read more...]
Amphitheater Planning Continues Despite Cancelled Meeting
CHAUTAUQUA - The effort to come up with an alternative plan for the Chautauqua Amphitheater is moving forward, although a recent development has led to two separate groups no longer working together. According to an article in the Post-Journal, … [Read more...]
