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22 January 2019 // Announcements

National Comedy Center Ranks 2nd on USA Today “Best New Attractions” List

The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, the country’s first museum and cultural institution devoted to comedy as an art…
12 November 2018 // Announcements

Ten Months, Nine Openings: JRA Celebrates Recent and Upcoming Projects

From mascots to motorcars and photography to football, the JRA studio has been in full force. We've opened two projects…
16 October 2018 // News

American Airlines CR Smith Museum Soars to New Heights

The American Airlines CR Smith Museum has recently re-opened following the successful completion of a redesign of its permanent exhibitions.…
12 October 2018 // Announcements

Open for Laughter: The National Comedy Center In Photos

Thirty years ago, Lucille Ball had a dream for her hometown of Jamestown, New York - a vision for her…
11 October 2018 // JRA Culture

The Five Life Lessons of Dan Schultz

Dan Schultz, JRA's Chief Operating Officer, grew up in Batavia, Ohio - population 1,650. He graduated in a high school…
10 September 2018 // Announcements

Five Reasons We Can’t Wait for the IAAPA Euro Attractions Show

The IAAPA European Attractions Show is coming up September 23-27, and we can't wait! Our bags are packed, our passports…
08 August 2018 // News

National Comedy Center Celebrates Blockbuster Opening Weekend

About 30 years ago, just before Lucille Ball passed away, she told her hometown of Jamestown, NY that rather than…
02 August 2018 // News

National Comedy Center Brings Big Laughs, Stellar Reviews

The National Comedy Center is open for laughs in “I Love Lucy” comedian Lucille Ball’s hometown. Located in a repurposed…
27 July 2018 // Announcements

Kennywood’s “Steelers Country” Attraction Kicks Off

Kennywood and the Pittsburgh Steelers recently broke ground on "Steelers Country", a one-of-a-kind themed land that celebrates the beloved Pittsburgh…