JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy will be donating tickets so that every child served by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County can see the Story Pirates kids comedy show at this year’s Lucy Fest. The Story Pirates are a nationally-respected, critically-acclaimed arts and creative writing ... Read More

Nationally-recognized instructor to teach comedy workshops in Jamestown. JAMESTOWN, NY -- Bill Chott, who will be teaching and performing at Lucy Fest 2012, was recently awarded a 2012 INNY Award for “Best Improv Coach” for his work at The Improv Trick, his improv theater academy in both St. Louis and Los Angeles. This national ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Arts Council For Chautauqua County will present the final Youth Series performance of the season this May. Can you learn anything from an oddball? Well, Shakespeare wrote that "jesters do oft prove prophets," and young audiences may learn a thing or two from Nels Ross, a modern jester who will perform his one-man comedy variety ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Tickets for Lucy Fest 2012 will be available for purchase on April 17 beginning at noon Eastern Standard Time at LucyComedyFest.com and 716-484-0800. The festival will feature performances by Billy Gardell, star of the hit television show Mike and Molly, and fan favorite Paula Poundstone at the Reg Lenna Civic ... Read More

Lucy Olympics, Gregg Oppenheimer radio show, and more events added to Lucy Fest 2012 schedule Lucie Arnaz (Photo courtesy of Lucy Desi Center for Comedy) JAMESTOWN, NY -- We're excited to announce our Friday Night Stand-Up showcase with host and musical guest Lucie Arnaz. Arnaz, daughter of ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Youth Series At The Reg Lenna Civic Center is adding two shows to its spring schedule. Jamestown High School will present "Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" in March. In May, juggler and jester, Nels Cremean will perform "Possibilities." Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will be presented on Wednesday, March 21 at ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Today, I'll be talking about I Can Has Cheez Burger, the lolcat and lolspeak. I Can Has Cheez Burger For some reason the idea of animals having thoughts similar to humans is incredibly funny and adorable. icanhascheezburger.com takes that idea to ... Read More

(Photo by Dusten Rader) December Christmas Shows: Advance Reservations Required for December Dinner shows! December 1 through 3: Ross Bennett and featuring Tabari McCoy With an expressive delivery and topics that encompass everything from growing up with a retired Marine Colonel father to disastrous golf games ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Reg Lenna Civic Center and its board of directors are inviting area residents to join them for an evening of laughter. On Saturday, November 12, 2011 the Reg Lenna Civic Center will play host to the witty improvisational skills of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade! The UCBTourCo show lasts about 90 minutes and consists of two ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will screen the box office hit comedy “50/50” as part of its Cinema Series on Saturday, October 29, at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by true events, “50/50” is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Joseph ... Read More