The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian, actress, producer and author Tiffany Haddish has joined its Advisory Board of Directors. The Emmy and Grammy award-winning Haddish is one of the most sought-after comedic talents worldwide, with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Journey Gunderson – June 24, 2021
"Riverside Saturdays" start at the National Comedy Center's Comedy Park this weekend. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson will tell us what's new since we last heard about the program. … [Read more...]
Comedy Center’s ‘Riverside Saturdays’ Starts This Weekend with ‘Wayne’s World,’ The Untouchables
The National Comedy Center's Riverside Saturdays starts this weekend with the showing of "Wayne's World" at Comedy Park. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson said they've always wanted to activate the Chadakoin River side of the Comedy Center and … [Read more...]
$4.5 Million Expansion Project of Northwest Arena Complete
The $4.5 million construction project at the Northwest Arena is complete. The expansion included relocation and reconfiguration of staff office space, improvements to the Erie News Now Café, the addition of a snack bar immediately outside the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Journey Gunderson – May 20, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about the Center's Summer Fun weeks and Riverside Saturdays series that they're planning. … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces ‘Summer Fun Weeks,’ ‘Riverside Saturdays’
The National Comedy Center has announced "Summer Fun Weeks" and "Riverside Saturdays" for the Summer of 2021. With the Comedy Fest postponed, the NCC is debuting 7-week themed series that will run June 20th through August 7th that celebrates many of … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Fest Postponed Until 2022
The Lucille Ball Comedy Fest has been postponed until 2022. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said all festival shows, including Jeff Foxworthy and the Legends of SNL, have been rescheduled until next year. She said … [Read more...]
City Officials Tour Northwest Arena’s $4.5 Million Addition
City officials got their first look at the Northwest Arena's $4.5 million, three-story addition as part of the Jamestown City Council work session Monday. Northwest Arena Board Co-President Kristy Zabrodsky said when the arena first opened nearly … [Read more...]
City Council to Tour Northwest Arena Addition, National Comedy Center
The Jamestown City Council work session tonight will involve a tour of the new addition to the Northwest Arena as well as a tour of the National Comedy Center. This meeting will be open to the public. State guidelines require that masks must be worn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator Chuck Schumer: April 8, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the "Save Our Stages" fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We'll hear from Senator Schumer and NCC Executive Director … [Read more...]
