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...]
TRC, Lutheran Jamestown to Sponsor 2013 Holiday Parade and Celebration
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) has announced that The Resource Center and Lutheran Jamestown will come together as co-sponsors of “Jamestown’s Snowball Express” Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration on December … [Read more...]
‘Jamestown’s Snowball Express’ is Theme for 2013 Holiday Parade
JAMESTOWN - Organizers have selected the theme for the 2013 downtown Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation announced on Friday that the theme for this year’s parade is “Jamestown’s Snowball Express.” According to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 2013 Local Music Showcase
JAMESTOWN - The 2013 Infinity Local Music Showcase took place Sept. 7 at 10 different locations in downtown Jamestown and featured more than 50 different acts. The event, now in its 10th year, raised over $7,000 for Infinity Visual and Performing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Names Lindquist as New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced an expansion of its staff and scope of work. On Friday, the JRC announced that Greg Lindquist will serve as its new Executive Director, beginning Monday, September 30. Lindquist will … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Final Third Thursday of 2013 is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Live music will fill the streets of Downtown Jamestown tonight. The Active Artist Alliance is hosting the final Third Thursday of the year, and will feature live music from Jamestown bands - The Bogarts and Thee Audience. A Drum circle … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Council Receives Update from Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission say several initiatives for 2013 are continuing to move forward. During Monday Night’s city council work session, three members of the commission updated city … [Read more...]
