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National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday

August 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan Zweibel, Amy Schumer, Chautauqua Institution, Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Journey Gunderson, Laraine Newman, Lewis Black, Lily Tomlin, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Cotter, W. Kamau Bell

Teresi: Jamestown is Ready for National Comedy Center Opening

July 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 1 and officials there say they are ready to go. RELATED: WRFA Interview with NCC Director Journey Gunderson Also ready to go is the city of Jamestown, which is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Sam Teresi

Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program

July 30, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Dan Aykroyd, Gateway Train Station, Historic Preservation Office, Journey Gunderson, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lewis Black, Lilly Tomlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, U.S. Senate

[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson

July 27, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it opens to the public on Aug. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Community Matters, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center

House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center

July 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Congress, House of Representatives, Journey Gunderson, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Night of Comedy Featuring Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter and More Set for Aug. 1

July 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is announcing even more programming for the 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC officials on Tuesday announced that Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter, Hari Kondabolu, Judy Gold, and more will perform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hari Kondabolu, Judy Gold, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Tom Cotter, W. Kamau Bell

Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: First Amendment, George Pataki, Kitty Bruce, Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Paul Cambria, Robert H. Jackson Center

Third Street Streetscape Projects Move Forward Following Planning Commission Approval

June 21, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - There will be increased construction activity on East Third Street in the coming weeks now that the city Planning Commission has signed off on site plans for an upcoming Streetscape reconstruction project. The project will take place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Planning Commission, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

NCC Variance and Special Use Permit Requests to Go Before City Zoning Board Thursday

June 20, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Officials with the National Comedy Center will appear before the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday to request a zoning variance and special use permit involving two large digital signs planned to be installed on the front façade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Natioanal Comedy Center, Tom Benson

Temporary Way-Finding Signage to Be Posted in Jamestown as Officials Await Final Plan

June 19, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Temporary way-finding signs will be put up around the city in the coming weeks as city officials await the completion of a $500,000 permanent way-finding plan. On Monday night department of public works director Jeff Lehman presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bergmann Associates, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Vince DeJoy

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