Jamestown painter and punk rock musician Joseph Grice joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss Joe's musical and artistic journeys, his upcoming art classes and residency at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, whether or not Joe can see … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and George Harper of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – July 29, 2022
RTPI's Maria Ferguson and George Harper speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the institutes new art exhibition called Art that Matters to the Planet, the on going Art After 5 series, how the Roger Tory Peterson Institute plans to celebrate Roger … [Read more...]
City Honors 10,000 Maniacs, Join List of Prominent Jamestown Notables
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a new sign at the city's North Main St. entrance Monday morning, honoring 10,000 Maniacs. Maniacs' members and Jamestown natives Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steven Gustafson were on hand … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and David Niles talk Art of the Field Guide at Roger Tory Peterson Institute – April 29, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant went to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute to see and discuss the new Art of the Field Guide exhibit with RTPI's Maria Ferguson and David Niles. The group talked about the artwork on display, what goes into putting together an … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Celebrating Roger’s “Birdday” Saturday
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will celebrate the 113th birthday of Roger Tory Peterson tomorrow with live music, food, drink and the unveiling of a new Art and Nature Lab mural. The "Birdday Party" is free and takes place from noon to 4pm at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Strategic Study to Help Guide Downtown Development and Capitalize on National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - An estimated 120 community leaders and members of the public were at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday night to learn more about a strategic study that will help to guide the future of development in Jamestown as it relates to the … [Read more...]
City Council Hears from Residents Concerned with Plan to Sell Library Art Collection
Jamestown Resident Lily Grice talks to Jamestown City Council members during the Sept. 14, 2015 work session, requesting its support to save the Prendergast Library art collection.JAMESTOWN - A group of residents concerned with the Prendergast … [Read more...]
RTPI, Jamestown Audubon Look into Program Collaborations, Shared Staffing
JAMESTOWN – Two area non-profit organizations with a history of cooperation, common goals and a shared linkage to Jamestown’s famous naturalist, Roger Tory Peterson, have begun exploratory conversations about expanded collaborations. A task force … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Roger Tory Peterson Institute Joins JCC Campus
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is now part of the Jamestown Community College Campus. The Jamestown Community College board of trustees approved a resolution allowing the college to acquire the RTPI property on Curtis St. during a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: RTPI to Host Open House on Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is inviting area residents to its Holiday Open House this weekend. The open house will be in conjunction with the Swedish Christmas Market at Jamestown Community College. Visitors are invited to stop by … [Read more...]
