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Whirlybird Block Party Returns to Downtown Jamestown This Friday-Saturday

August 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Whirlybird Block Party will take place this Friday and Saturday in downtown Jamestown. Friday's events will include music acts at The Wine Cellar, 2 Gingers Inn, and Wicked Warren's. A comedy showcase will take place at Labyrinth Press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Miki Girts, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Hire Firefighters, Six Special Event Requests

June 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at their work session tonight to hire four new firefighters. The four new recruits would replace two firefighters who have resigned and two others who retired. Council also will review a contract … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series of Wheels, City Council Public Safety Committee, City Wide Kick Ball Tournament, Dios con Nosostros church, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Cruise-In, Jamestown Fire Department, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Simmers Crane Design and Services, St. James Italian Festival, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Whirlybird Fest Returns to Downtown Jamestown July 20-22

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Whirlybird Festival returns to downtown Jamestown July 20 through 22. The festival will feature over 20 bands and artists, live painting, and comedy. Free performances will take place at the Winter Garden Plaza on North Main Street each day, … [Read more...]

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[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

July 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Miki Girts returned to the WRFA studios to discuss the 2023 Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival with Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant whirlybirdfest.com/ www.instagram.com/whirlybirdfest/ www.facebook.com/whirlybirdfest … [Read more...]

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[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

June 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant in the studio to discuss the next installment of Earlybird events leading up to the 2023 Whirlybird … [Read more...]

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Jamestown City Council to Review Dump Truck Purchase Request, Special Event Permit Requests

May 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will meet twice this week with its regular work session taking place tonight. The agenda is rather light in comparison to recent months, even with the continued inclusion of the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to allow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Earlybird, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Lunar Pyros, New York State CHIPS, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds

February 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Ben Bailey, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, BW Wholesale Florist, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Earlybird, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, Irish Brothers, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, JCC Small Business Development Center, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan Center, Stephanie Wright, Summit Wealth Management, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Arts on Fire – Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover – August 26, 2022

August 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown comedian Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss putting on Jamestown's first reverse roast, the return of Karate Sleepover's open mic night, the local comedy scene and much much … [Read more...]

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Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival Kicks Off August 10

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns to Downtown Jamestown August 10 through 13. The festival features concerts of varying musical genres at venues throughout downtown including free, all ages shows at the Winter Garden Plaza. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emily Strong, LITZ, Mikaela Davis, Miller & The Other Sinners, Mungion, Porcelain Busdrivers, Smackdab, Solar Circuit, St Vith, The Assembly, Thee Audience, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival, Workingman’s Dead

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival – July 29, 2022

August 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival joins Anthony Merchant in the WRFA studios to discuss the 2022 Whirlybird Fest, the origins of the festival and Miki's love for music, artists to expect on this years lineup, future goals for … [Read more...]

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