JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced Tuesday by the comedian’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the NCC. The contents of the … [Read more...]
Tickets for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Go on Sale at Noon Wednesday for Lucy-Desi Members
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum and Center for Comedy will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for events involving the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starting Wednesday. Earlier this month Lucy-Desi Center … [Read more...]
Comedians Lewis Black, Trevor Noah and Brian Regan Coming to Jamestown NY in August
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners have been announced! During a media conference Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station (and future location of the National Comedy Center), Lucy-Desi Center executive … [Read more...]
2016 Lucille ball Comedy Festival Details to be Announced on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents and fans of Lucille Ball will find out Wednesday who will be headlining the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Lucy-Desi Center Director Journey Gunderson will be joined by other officials during a media conference … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Joy Behar Excited to Appear in Jamestown as Part of Lucy Town Half Marathon Festivities
JAMESTOWN - It’s going to be a good weekend for running in Jamestown. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Lucy Town Half Marathon and Univera 5K is taking place this weekend in Jamestown, NY and the weather forecast appears to be … [Read more...]
DiNapoli Tours National Comedy Center Location During Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The state’s top financial officer says other communities in New York could learn from Jamestown’s model for leveraging economic development funding. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was in Jamestown on Friday, saying he made the trip across … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2015 Lucytown Half Marathon Sees Record Preregistration Numbers
JAMESTOWN - The final preparations are being made for the 3rd Annual Lucy Town Half Marathon – taking place this coming weekend in Jamestown. The event will not only feature a half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11, but will also involve a 5K and Kids … [Read more...]
Registration for Chamber Banquet on Oct. 8 is Underway
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 8 and registration is still being accepted. This year the County Chamber will bestow its Economic Development Award on the two Community … [Read more...]
2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now Underway in Jamestown, NY
JAMESTOWN - What could be the busiest weekend of the year for downtown Jamestown is ready to get underway. The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday and will continue through Sunday with dozens of events and activities directly – and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins Thursday with Several Featured Events
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is just one day away. Events for the festival begin on Thursday, featuring everything from a silent auction in the morning to a Conga workshop in the afternoon, along with a special panel … [Read more...]