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[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown 2016 Set for Saturday, Jan. 16

January 15, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An opportunity to learn more about more than a dozen different local attractions in the Jamestown area will take place Saturday, Jan. 16. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The 2016 Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Audubon Nature Center, Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, Edwin Rodriguez Jr., Fenton History Center, Frank Besse, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jamestown Up Close, Joni Blackman, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Martz Observatory, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

City Officials Continue to Review 2016 Budget as Deadline Nears

November 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council continued the 2016 city budget process Monday night with a public hearing on mayor Sam Teresi's version of the proposed spending plan, as well as with continued deliberations on the budget during its work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Bill Locke, Doug Champ, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Area Senior Center, Jamestown City Council, Joni Blackman, Linda Mielke, Sam Teresi, Shirley Vandenburg, Tina Scott

Jamestown City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Budget Monday Night

November 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the public who wish to comment on Jamestown’s 2016 budget will have the opportunity to do so Monday during the city council’s budget hearing. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Area Senior Center, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

Former City Resident To Release New Brooklyn Square Book

November 6, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Joan V. Cusimano Lindquist, a Jamestown native who has written two previous books about the city’s past, will discuss and sign copies of her latest book, “Remembering Brooklyn Square: The 1930s to The 1960s,” at three local venues on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooklyn Square, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown History, Joan Cusimano Lindquist, Off the Beaten Path Book Store

Local History Groups Partner with Reg Lenna as Part of Saturday’s Silent Film Feature

June 26, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Visitors to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will be able to step back in time when they come to the theater on Saturday night. The Reg will be presenting a special screening of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Historical Society, Charlie Chapin, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Fenton History Center, Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Kid, Trolly Car 93 Restoration Project

[LISTEN] First Annual Riverwalk Festival is Sunday, June 28

June 26, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - What organizers hope will be an annual event to encourage visitors to stop by the Jamestown Riverwalk is taking place this Sunday, June 28. The first ever with Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Cummins, Fenton History Center, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Now, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Michael Dykeman, Southern Tier Brewing Company

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Peterson Presents the History of Pro Baseball in Jamestown, NY

May 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local attorney, author and historian Gregory Peterson was the featured presenter during the April 2015 'Brown Bag Lunch Talk' at the Fenton History Center. Peterson shared details of the history of professional baseball in Jamestown, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Baseball, Community Matters, Fenton History Center, Greg Peterson

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joni Blackman Discusses Doors Open Jamestown

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Originally airing Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. An interview with Joni Blackman, executive director of the Fenton History Center, discussing Doors Open Jamestown 2015. The promotional day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Joni Blackman

Attractors Prepare for Doors Open Jamestown on Jan. 17

January 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An annual event designed to promote various attractions and destinations throughout the Jamestown area is less than a week away. Doors Open Jamestown 2015 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different participants. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Joni Blackman, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Doors Open Jamestown Returns on Saturday, January 17

January 5, 2015 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - Doors Open Jamestown returns in 2 weeks! Join us on Jan. 17 and celebrate a day that features FREE admission at a variety of local attractions. Participating venues for this year include: Busti Grist Mill; Chautauqua Sports Hall of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

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