The National Comedy Center honored political satirist, the late Mark Russell, at a celebration held on August 17, 2023 at the Comedy Center. Featured speakers included Lewis Black, Founding Chair of National Comedy Center; Kelly Carlin, National … [Read more...]
Political Satirist, Buffalo Native Mark Russell Celebrated at National Comedy Center
Political Satirist Mark Russell was celebrated at the National Comedy Center Thursday night. Russell, who was a founding Advisory Board Member of the National Comedy Center and a longtime Chautauqua Institution resident, passed away this past … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Cuts Ribbon on Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Display
The National Comedy Center has cut the ribbon on a new display featuring comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. The display features the jersey Iglesias wore during his record-breaking, sold-out performance at Dodger Stadium in 2022. Comedy Center … [Read more...]
Lucy Comedy Festival Starts Today In Jamestown
The Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts today in downtown Jamestown. Over 50 live events are scheduled to take place August 2 through 6. A free birthday celebration featuring "Lucy Under the Stars" at the National Comedy Center will take … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center
National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson spoke with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, Joan Rivers career archive making its home at the Comedy Center and much … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Carolines On Broadway Exhibit Opening at National Comedy Center – June 29, 2023
The National Comedy Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new exhibit about legendary comedy club, Carolines On Broadway, at the Center in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Opens Exhibit Honoring Carolines on Broadway
The National Comedy Center has opened a new exhibition honoring legendary New York City comedy club Carolines on Broadway. Club Founder and Owner Caroline Hirsch joined Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson in cutting the ribbon to … [Read more...]
