JAMESTOWN - More free outdoor movies will be shown in downtown Jamestown next year. The National Comedy Center has announced its “Comedy Under the Stars” feature film series will continue in 2020 as it presents a series of ten free comedy feature … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Director Journey Gunderson Talks Attendance
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson to get more details about attendance at the NCC and the economic impact it's had on the region. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rosebud Baker Discusses Comedy, Upcoming JamestownNY Appearance
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with rising comedy star Rosebud Baker about her comedy and upcoming appearance on Nov. 29, 2019 at the Lucy - Desi Center in Jamestown, NY, presented by the National Comedy Center. Baker … [Read more...]
Local Sales Tax Revenue Boom Due to Several Factors, Not Just Opening of NCC
JAMESTOWN -When it was first being pitched to both public and private investors, officials behind the National Comedy Center had said that the facility would serve as a catalyst for local economic prosperity, bringing more than 110,000 visitors … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist Announces Transition Team and Seeks Public Input
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist has put together a Transition Team and established a series of public input sessions as he prepares to launch his initial mayoral term on Jan. 1. During a special announcement Friday morning at the … [Read more...]
Northwest Expansion to Begin Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - Construction will begin this month on an expansion of the Northwest Arena. According to the Post-Journal, the project will cost an estimated $4.5 million and comes from grant commitments provided by both the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Comedian Yannis Pappas
LISTEN VIA WRFA'S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Brooklyn-based comedian Yannis Pappas in advance of his Oct. 18 appearance at the Tropicana Room of the Lucy-Desi Center and presented by the National Comedy Center. Yannis was … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna and National Comedy Center to Explore Joining Forces as a Combined Organization
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and the National Comedy Center will explore the potential of joining forces as a combined organization in the coming months, it was announced Thursday by the board of directors of both organizations. A … [Read more...]
Furniture Mart Building, Empire State Brand Projects Given Priority Status by Regional Economic Development Council
MAYVILLE - Two recently proposed development projects in Chautauqua County - including one in Jamestown - have been designated with a priority status for state aid by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. According to County … [Read more...]
NCC Reports 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival as Biggest Ever
Attendees from 41 states come to Jamestown during 5-day festival JAMESTOWN - The 2019 annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, presented by the National Comedy Center from August 7 through 11, is being estimated to be the biggest festival in its … [Read more...]
