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...]
Comedy Festival Continues Friday and Saturday in Jamestown with Appearances by Mulaney, Maniscalco
JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today in downtown Jamestown with several events and activities taking place. Highlighting day three of the festival are two shows by stand up comedy star John Mulaney at the Northwest … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks off Wednesday, Highlighted by Two Events Featuring Lewis Black
MOBILE PHONE USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival begins Wednesday in downtown Jamestown with several events on the schedule, including two programs featuring comedy legend and "King of Rant" Lewis … [Read more...]
City Public Safety Committee Gives Permission to Extend Downtown Block Party by One Hour After Initially Denying Request
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee has given approval for the National Comedy Center's (NCC) Block Party to run until 11 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. The events, which are part of the NCC's Lucille Ball … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson Previews 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
MOBILE PHONE USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center shares details about the 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, happening in … [Read more...]
Lions Club Donates Bike Racks to Greater Jamestown Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - The Local chapter of the Lions Club has made a donation to the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. On Wednesday morning members of the Jamestown Lions Club board of directors joined city officials in unveiling four new bicycle racks that are … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] NCC’s ‘Laugh in Peace’ Comedy Showcase Happening Thursday Night at Reg Lenna
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A special comedy show featuring three different comedians of different faith and focusing on bringing people together will be taking place Thursday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the … [Read more...]
Smothers Brothers Donate Items to National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - The Smothers Brothers were in Jamestown Monday to donate artifacts from their TV show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” to the National Comedy Center. Tom and Dick Smothers appeared Monday afternoon at an official ribbon-cutting … [Read more...]
