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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

Local Author Releases book on Jamestown Architecture

June 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - There’s a new book focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown. Local resident Peter Lombardi has published his first book, “Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City." The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton Historical Society, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, Peter Lombardi

[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown Lets Community Learn More About Local Attractions

January 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014.  The date has been set for Saturday, January 18. According to Joni Blackman of the Fenton History Center, Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Busti Historical Society and Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Gateway Train Station, Infinity Performing Arts, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jamestown Up Close, Joni Blackman, Justin Hanft, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Lynn Warner, Prendergast Library, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute for Natural History.

Doors Open Jamestown is Jan. 18

December 20, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014.  The date has been set for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.  Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our local attractions, with free admission for the day to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Gateway Train Station, Infinity Performing Arts, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Prendergast Library, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

MORNING NEWS: Fenton Hosts Lunchtime Lecture at Noon Today

July 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Fenton History Center’s next lunchtime lecture will be at noon on Wednesday. Trustee Tom Greer, M.D. - who is leading the Walnut Grove Archaeology Project on the Fenton Park property outside the Fenton Mansion - will present and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Tom Greer

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