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WRFA's Great American Picnic 2024
Jun
9
12:00 PM12:00

WRFA's Great American Picnic 2024

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Theme and musical acts will be announced soon!

To support WRFA, please consider purchasing a $20 ticket, which includes two complimentary STBC beers. Anyone with a ticket will also receive one complimentary ticket for the WRFA Gift Basket Giveaway (additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each).

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Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Nicole Byer
Aug
1
7:00 PM19:00

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Nicole Byer

ON SALE JUNE 6

Presented by the National Comedy Center

Nicole Byer will perform Thurs, Aug 1 and is one of the most versatile and recognizable voices in the comedy landscape today, acclaimed for her Netflix specials Big Beautiful Weirdo and Comedians of the World and as the host of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated reality-competition baking series Nailed It! Byer starred in NBC’s Grand Crew and was a fan favorite on MTV’s hit series Girl Code. Her past work includes the Above Average web series Pursuit of Sexiness, which she co-created and starred in alongside Sasheer Zamata, and the scripted comedy series Loosely Exactly Nicole. Her network television and feature work includes Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Lady Dynamite, Party Over Here, BoJack Horseman and 30 Rock. She regularly hosts the popular podcasts, Why Won’t You Date Me, and What the Tuck?  

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Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Jeff Ross
Aug
2
7:00 PM19:00

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Jeff Ross

ON SALE JUNE 6

Presented by the National Comedy Center

Jeff Ross (AKA The “Roastmaster General”) performs Fri, Aug 2 and most recently created, executive produced and co-hosted the blockbuster “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady” – an all-star, live Netflix special which took the art of the roast to new heights as one of the most watched comedy specials in years. Ross, called a one-man verbal assault unit, has been a staple on the Comedy Central Roasts, and the series Roast Battle on Comedy Central, anchoring roasts of many of the industry’s most famous artists. Ross will perform his new solo show, “Take a Banana For the Ride,” in Jamestown, a journey through his life of laugher and lost. This intimate and revealing semi-autobiographical show touches on some of the most poignant moments in the comedian’s career to chronicle how he became The Roastmaster, as he celebrates the lives of his grandfather, his best friends and his dog.

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The Femmes of Rock
Apr
27
8:00 PM20:00

The Femmes of Rock

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The Femmes of Rock show is a high-energy rock production fronted by four female violinists/vocalists. Virtuosic arrangements, original material, a live rock backing band, video, lights, choreography, comedy, and more can be expected in this energetic show that leaves audiences awed. The only one of its kind, there are no other similar string acts operating at this level of production. Be prepared for something that you have not yet seen the likes of.

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Doors Open 2024
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00

Doors Open 2024

  • 116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY, 14701 (map)
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The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts opens its doors to the public for this year's FREE event!

TOURS EVERY HALF HOUR STARTING AT 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Tours of: Reg Lenna Theater (including backstage and dressing rooms) - Mezzanine - Lobby - Concessions - Bill's Place - WRFA-LP 107.9 F.M. - Media Arts Studio - Pre-Function Room - Conference Room.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - The Assembly
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - The Assembly

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The Assembly is a Jazz/Pop/Fusion sextet based in Jamestown and comprising of Roger Chagnon (Percussion), Kyle Gustafson (Guitar, Flugelhorn), Drew Minton (Piano), Lena Morano (Vocals), Chris Tiberio (Bass), and Chris Wakefield. The group has performed at various venues and events across Jamestown, playing a wide variety of popular music and jazz standards, as well as original compositions.

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The Magic of Motown
Nov
11
7:30 PM19:30

The Magic of Motown

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Experience The Magic of Motown! This high energy tribute to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time where you’ll visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” This performance features a cast of 15 power-house vocalists backed by a six-piece band who embody artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more!

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - St. Vith
Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - St. Vith

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St. Vith is an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes region in New York, featuring Jamestown-native Oliver Burdo along with Kyle Ingersol, Quintin Olix, and Jordan Seager. Borrowing from a range of influences including Wilco, Radiohead and more traditional artists like B.B. King and Bob Dylan, the band's sound is a mural of psychedelic jam, art rock and time honored American styles.

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Sprout Film Festival 2023
Sep
27
7:00 PM19:00

Sprout Film Festival 2023

FREE ADMISSION!

Since its founding in 1979, Sprout has provided a year-round travel program of vacations as well as a year-round program of day and evening cultural, social and art-related activities in New York City for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1995, Sprout has run an annual weekend-long music, film and arts festival for an average of 225 people with developmental disabilities complete with live bands, video screenings, interactive art projects, carnival games, and other entertainment.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Uncle Ben's Remedy
Sep
21
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Uncle Ben's Remedy

SOLD OUT!

Uncle Ben’s Remedy is Ben Westlund, Harmony Griffin, Shawn Huestis, Brendan O’Connor and Jimmy Royce and has developed a reputation for playing all sorts of traditional and rock n’ roll instruments and stomping the floors, all while singing their hearts out in service to the song.

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The Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra  Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Aug
17
8:00 PM20:00

The Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Stuart Chafetz, conductor

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The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs for the first time on the Reg Lenna stage with the spectacular Michael Cavanaugh in The Music of Billy Joel under the baton of CSO Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz! Michael was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, for which he received both Tony and Grammy nominations in the lead role. Billboard has called him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook." This show features hits like “My Life”, “Movin’ Out”, “Just the Way You Are” and “River of Dreams,” interspersed with Michael's anecdotes of his time on Broadway and meeting Billy Joel.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Olivia Frances and Miranda Wilcox
Aug
10
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Olivia Frances and Miranda Wilcox

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Olivia Frances is a multi-award-winning, nationally-touring indie artist based in Nashville. Her infectious positive energy and unique “nature folk pop” is catching the attention of listeners worldwide. With ethereal vocals, ocean-like synths, and an earthy acoustic sound, she takes the listener to a contemplative, spiritual place that leads one to reflect upon their own life’s patterns. Frances glows in a similar sphere to artists such as Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters, and Kacey Musgraves.

Miranda Wilcox is a rising star in the Chautauqua Region Music Scene. She has performed across Western New York, making a name for herself as a solo musician offering an acoustic live set that consists of R&B, pop, and country covers, plus original songs. Miranda's style spans multiple genres and decades from the 1980s to present. 

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Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Stand-Up Showcase
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Stand-Up Showcase

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Presented by the National Comedy Center

See comics from across the nation whose credits include Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Last Comic Standing, Conan, Fallon, Colbert, and more! Each performer will bring their own unique brand of humor to the stage and take the audience on a journey of laughs from observations to silly to irreverent, and best of all, funny!

Featuring Dean Edwards, Pat Hazell, and the best in stand-up comedy!

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BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Presents: Look Up
Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00

BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Presents: Look Up

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Designed to provide a near-professional experience, BYU-Idaho’s Dance Alliance performs a variety of styles of dance (ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and world), woven together to delight the senses and inspire the soul, with music, costumes, and choreography that are wholesome and uplifting. Dance Alliance has toured throughout the United States and many countries around the world.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
Jul
20
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts

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Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization in Jamestown, NY founded in 1998, with a mission to create and sustain an environment in which young people, based solely on their desire to participate, can grow, learn, and lead through active participation in the visual and performing arts.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Charity Nuse & Friends
Jun
15
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Charity Nuse & Friends

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Charity Nuse is is a multi-talented singer-songwriter known for her signature “Powerhouse” vocals, psychedelic mandolin style, and captivating stage presence. Her unique blend of Folk Rock / Country Blues is infused with an edgy, yet fun-loving vibe, while remaining passionate and insightful. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Charity's songs poetically convey the ups and downs of life - the hardships, the victories, and the laughs that define who we are.

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WRFA's Great American Picnic - Women Who Rock
Jun
11
12:00 PM12:00

WRFA's Great American Picnic - Women Who Rock

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The theme for this year’s fundraiser is Women Who Rock - celebrating the some of your beloved female musicians!

Musical acts include:
Two For Flinching, Marla Harris & Friends, Cindy Love & Friends, Emily Strong, Sara Rafaloski & Gavin Paterniti, Miranda Wilcox, The Assembly, Sixpence, Tempus, New Outfit. More to be announced!

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Fredonia Guitar Quintet
May
18
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Fredonia Guitar Quintet

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Directed by Dr. James Piorkowski, the Fredonia Guitar Quintet is a select membership which performs a technically difficult level of repertoire. It is comprised of five Fredonia School of Music students - Frank Ferri, Dominic Orlando, Jackson Rotella, Rayne Mescallado, and Ian Underwood - who perform transcriptions and original music, made available from the Buffalo Guitar Quartet Library.

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Foodways
May
2
6:00 PM18:00

Foodways

Free Showing!

This documentary film explores the region's food system through in-depth interviews, behind the scenes footage, and educational content. Meet the family farmers, food processors and innvovators, distributors and sellers, buyers and consumers, and recyclers and caretakers of the land in the greater southwest area of NYS.

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WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Derek Davis
Apr
20
7:00 PM19:00

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE - Derek Davis

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From Broadway Musicals to heavy metal performances and everything in between, when it comes to music, Derek Davis has performed it all. Music fans can sense this passion for the art in his genre-defying, truth-driven originals. Whether it is sharing the stage with national acts such as, Three Dog Night, K.C. And The Sunshine Band, Rusted Root, or Chris Higsbee, or a surprise birthday party on a country road, you can count on Derek Davis pouring his Heart and soul into every note.

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Doors Open 2023
Jan
28
10:00 AM10:00

Doors Open 2023

  • 116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY, 14701 (map)
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The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts opens its doors to the public for this year's FREE event!

TOURS AT: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., & 2:15 p.m. Please assemble in the mezzanine (by the movie projectors) 5 minutes before each tour start time.

Tours of: Reg Lenna Theater (including backstage and dressing rooms) - Mezzanine - Lobby - Concessions - Bill's Place - WRFA-LP 107.9 F.M. - Media Arts Studio - Pre-Function Room - Conference Room.

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Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Dec
11
3:00 PM15:00

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

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The excitement and magic of this beautiful production has something for everyone including a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights and a Snow storm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky!

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Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

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The excitement and magic of this beautiful production has something for everyone including a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights and a Snow storm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky!

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Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker - School Matinee
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker - School Matinee

CALL 716.404.7070 TO RESERVE SEATS.

The excitement and magic of this beautiful production has something for everyone including a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights and a Snow storm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky!

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GreenUp Jamestown presents 2040
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

GreenUp Jamestown presents 2040

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2040 follows Damon Gameau's imagining of a future for his four-year old daughter Velvet, where climate change has been solved. Described as “an exercise in fact-based dreaming” the film is structured as a letter to his daughter whereby Gameau travels around the world investigating numerous solutions that can contribute towards climate mitigation and imagining what a future would be like where they have been implemented at scale.

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