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Ross Cancels Performance at Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
One of the three headlining performers at next week's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown will not be there. The National Comedy Center announced Friday afternoon on Twitter that "Roastmaster General" Jeffrey Ross had to cancel his performance that was scheduled for Friday, August 2nd. No reason was given for that decision. All buyers who purchased tickets for that show will receive a refund.
Only On Erie News Now: Soap Opera Star Previews Return to Chautauqua County
Forty-five years. That’s how long Melody Thomas Scott has played “Nikki Newman” on The Young and the Restless (Y&R). Eleven months ago, fans came to see her at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown. Ticket sales raised money for upgrades at the community theater. Almost one year to the day, she’ll be back in Western New York—and now tickets are on sale for this unique event.
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the acquisition of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (fire suppressant) input-based testing equipment.
JetBlue Ends Charlotte-Boston Flights to Focus on New Markets
JetBlue has announced that it will no longer operate flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. The Charlotte Business Journal reported, this decision is part of the airline’s strategy to reallocate resources and focus on expanding its presence in other markets. Consequently, JetBlue will have no flights out of Charlotte and will cease operations at the airport entirely.
Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 25, 2024
A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU JUL 25. HonkyTonk Heroes – Reg Lenna Center for The Arts (block party) – Jamestown...
History of Legendary Village Casino
Crank up your search engines. Now Google Count Basie, Lena Horne, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Old Blue Eyes (Frank Sinatra), Sammy Kaye, Ozzy Nelson (of Ozzie and Harriet fame), Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman. You’ve just surveyed the most famous entertainers from the 1930’ and 40’s, world renown performers of...
A Journey of Heart and Humor: “Thelma” Shines at Fredonia Opera House
(WNY News Now) – Fredonia, NY – Fredonia Opera House hosts the critically acclaimed “Thelma,” featuring a heartwarming performance by June Squibb. Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, when 93-year-old Thelma Post (Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
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