Mountain climbing, extreme biking and hiking across the Antarctic terrain. Sound like a good time? The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be returning to Jamestown for the ninth year, hosted by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) at the Reg Lenna Civic Center. The World Tour is a part of the Banff Mountain Film ... Read More

Anton (Twan) Leenders has been named the fifth president and chief executive officer of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History by its board of trustees. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- For 17 years, Dr. Leenders has actively pursued conservation research, education, field projects and program management in the United States, Costa Rica, El ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History will be a host for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Reg Lenna Civic Center, East Third Street in Jamestown NY. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international competition featuring the ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Most Western New Yorkers have strong feelings about our winters; they either love 'em or hate 'em. But no matter which side you're on, who doesn't eagerly await the return of longer days and sunshine at this time of year? Luckily the sun is just what the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is offering now through April 7, 2012. "Here ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers. The Fenton History Center’s 32nd annual holiday exhibit is about the music of Christmas. The sounds of familiar carols bring back many memories of holiday celebrations. Exhibits about familiar carols, little known facts about popular tunes and holiday music trivia will be placed throughout the ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers. Reg Lenna Civic Center. When you enter the recently renovated Reg Lenna Civic Center lobby and inner lobby you will see the fully restored 1878 Buffalo Bill Cody Billboard in the wonderfully restored 1923 theater. The billboard is the oldest known extant billboard in the country. The Center is ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers JAMESTOWN, NY -- As you ease back into your regular schedule after a busy holiday season, give yourself a gift - take some time to visit your hometown treasures. The Jamestown Committee of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will once again present Doors Open Jamestown, a free day at your ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers. The Robert H. Jackson Center welcomes visitors to the beautifully decorated Italianate-style mansion. The 1858 Mansion is dressed for the holidays, featuring rooms styled by local florists including C-Rosiez and Francesca’s. Refreshments will be served, and visitors are welcome to enjoy free, ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers. The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is filled with stories about our families, friends and neighbors and their athletic accomplishments. If you are interested in sports and have not visited the Hall located at 15 W. Third St. in downtown Jamestown you are missing a fascinating walk down memory ... Read More

City to open up for free tours and special offers. The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, at the corner of Lafayette and Third Street in downtown Jamestown, will be offering a free public skate pass to be used in the future. If you have your flyer from visiting at least one of the attractions, you can skate for free! The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice ... Read More