Originally airing April 3, 2014. An interview with Greg Lindquist, executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, who provides an update on the recent initiatives underway at the JRC, as well as what the future has in store for the … [Read more...]
Oscar-Nominated ‘Philomena’ to be Shown Thursday, Saturday at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - A movie that is up for three Oscar Awards – including Best Film and Best Actress – will be shown Thursday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The British film 'Philomena' is based on a true story and stars Judi Dench as an … [Read more...]
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 Renaissance Block Challenge
JAMESTOWN - For the fourth straight year, Jamestown property owners have a chance to receive up to $1,000 to help pay for exterior upgrades if they work together to improve their neighborhoods. It’s all part of the Renaissance Block Challenge, a … [Read more...]
JRC Announces Winners of 2013 Holiday Parade
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) has announced the winners from Jamestown’s Snowball Express Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration. According to organizers, there were approximately 120 groups who participated, with over 200 … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest events of the year is happening tonight in downtown Jamestown. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of downtown Jamestown to get a glimpse of the annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, presented by … [Read more...]
City Police Announce Street Closings for Friday’s Parade
JAMESTOWN - As a result of tonight’s parade and related festivities, street closings will begin at 3 p.m. throughout the downtown. Third Street between Prendergast Avenue and Hallock Street will close at 3 p.m. In addition, all intersecting side … [Read more...]
Grand Marshall and Singer of National Anthem Announced for 2013 Holiday Parade
JAMESTOWN - Two veterans will be featured in this year’s Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation says Ron Cotten, City of Jamestown Veteran’s Memorial Commission Chairman, will serve as the “Jamestown’s … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Adam and Sheridan Show – Episode 135
Episode 135 of the Adam and Sheridan Show, airing Nov. 15, 2013 on WRFA Radio. Featuring for the hour Jamestown resident Frank Besse, representing the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. Frank talks about what JRC does, how it operates, and how the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Arts on Fire – Arcade Building Facade Project
On Oct. 16, 2013, WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talked with Peter Lombardi from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Chris Toepfer, executive director of The Neighborhood Foundation. Toepfer is a Chicago-based artist and painter … [Read more...]
Façade Improvements Underway for Historic Arcade Building
JAMESTOWN - An historic downtown building is getting a minor exterior renovation. According to Peter Lombardi with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, a Chicago-based artist and painter has been hired to help improve the exterior façade of the … [Read more...]
