Jamestown comedian Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover joined WRFA’s Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss putting on Jamestown’s first reverse roast, the return of Karate Sleepover’s open mic night, the local comedy scene and much much more

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WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Paul Clemente from the Karate Sleepover comedy troupe to get details about the Full Moon Comedy 4 stand up comedy special planned for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Buffalo Bill’s Place (nestled between Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and Full Moon Rising Bakery on E. Third St., Jamestown). Featuring comedians Norlex Belma (New York City), Brandon Schell (Pittsburgh), Jamestown native Eric Basile (Buffalo), Clemente and hosted by Jeremy Little.

Headlining this show is Belma, who’s opened for Gary Gulman, performed in the historic Carolines on Broadway and been featured on PBS. With an even keeled delivery belying blistering takes, Norlex Belma has become one of the hottest comics working in New York City.

Show starts at 8:15 for only $10. Cupcakes and refreshments available for purchase.

L to R Mayor Sam Teresi; Linnea Carlson, Public Market Manager; David Winner, Love Your Weeds, RobbieHunt-Radicella, Sunshine Honey

JAMESTOWN – Surrounded by over 1,600 farms, Jamestown has a lot to celebrate when it comes to agriculture, as well as small business.

One city event that supports this important aspect of the community each week is the Jamestown Public Market. Host to over 14 vendors every Saturday, the market offers a community gathering space for locals and visitors alike to find home-grown products, locally raised produce, and artisan goods created by local entrepreneurs.

According to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, for every $1 of income created by the agricultural industry, $2.29 is generated in the local economy.

“The Jamestown Public Market is a weekly celebration of what it means to support local, shop local, and enjoy local,” explains Linnea Carlson, Public Market Manager. “Not only can you visit with our local farmers and vendors, you can find beautiful products unique to the area, and visit with your friends and neighbors. The market is such a positive, fun environment, full of live music, delicious treats and the positive spirit of our city.”

Wanting to reinforce the value of the public market, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, current operational managers of the market, approached the city and Mayor Sam Teresi to be a part of its official ‘National Farmers Market Week’ kickoff event in recognition of the national week of celebration.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, Teresi, issued a proclamation declaring Sunday August 4, through Saturday August 10 as Farmers Market Week in the City of Jamestown.

Teresi emphasized the importance of shopping at the local market, stating, “Make sure you take the opportunity to walk up one side of the street and down the other…stop in and enjoy each one of the vendors, because they are not just farmers  they are artists, craftsman. They deliver beautiful product, healthy, locally produced, profits stay here in our community, profits giving back in many ways to help revitalize downtown Jamestown.”

Carlson says that she, the market staff, and most importantly the market’s farmers and vendors are much appreciative of the support and the city’s gracious acknowledgement of their hard work.

The public can show their support of the public market during both National Farmers Market Week and beyond. The August 10 market will be filled with several family fun activities, including live entertainment with local standup comedians Karate Sleepover and a visit from the Simply Sweet Ice Cream Truck.

Community members can show their support on social media by sharing photos of their market visit with the hashtag #lovemymarket. Individuals are also encouraged to shop local whenever they can, be it by visiting the Saturday market, supporting the Jamestown Mobile Market, or visiting local farm stands and businesses.

For more information, visit the Jamestown Public Market on Facebook or Instagram.

This year’s festival will feature over 60 artists and will be celebrating local, regional and international talent across several venues, including Jamestown Brewing Company, Winter Garden Plaza, Shawbucks, Jamestown Wine Cellar, Labyrinth Press Company,  the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, and 3rd on 3rd Gallery. 

This year’s festivities include multi-genre musical performances by internationally touring bands, including the high energy reggae/funk rock of  Tropidelic, fresh off 311’s Caribbean Cruise. Other acts include After Funk, LeSpecial, Funktional Flow, Witty Tarbox, Company Townes, Space Junk, Qwister, Cold Lazarus, Wanyama, Vibe Supply, The LEC, Bill Ward, Cindy & the Loves, Amanda Lynn’s Shenanigans, Smilo & the Ghost, Phantasm, Feverhawk, Trip the Deuce and the special reunion show of Jamestown’s The Audience – plus many more.

Whirlybird 2019’s comedy program will be headlined by Steven Rogers. Known for his clever, clean and hilarious comedy, Steven recently appeared on The Late Show with Steven Colbert and regularly opens for Brian Regan. Local comedy team Karate Sleepover will feature a regional comedy showcase and open for Steven along with Buffalo’s up and comer Jesse Winterhalter.

Whirlybird 2019 features a FREE, all age and family friendly Street Festival taking place on 3rd street between Main Street and City Hall as well as Winter Garden Plaza, Saturday July 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Whirlybird Street Fest will feature four outdoor stages, 25 musical acts, the Jamestown Public Market Farmer’s Market, love painting, carving and crafting, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden, local food, kids activities, a hooping workshop and more.

According to organizer Miki Girts, Whirlybird’s mission is to strengthen the thriving creative culture of Jamestown, New York through organization and inspiration.

“Whirly brings out the best in our city in collaboration with a community of incredible people, local organizations, venues and businesses for a good cause and a great time,” Girts said.

Along with spearheading a summer music program at YMCA Camp Onyahsa, Whirlybird is also partnering with local arts events including Third Thursday at Winter Garden Plaza, Karate Sleepover Open Mic, Wine Cellar Open Mic and Pulse Poetry Slam, and Jamestown Public Market.

Whirlybird 2018 succeeded in raising and donating over one thousand dollars to local non-profit youth organizations. Whirlybird 2019 is aiming to double that donation to raise funds for the Jamestown Skate Park Project & YMCA Camp Onyahsa music and scholarship programs.

For more information, including the complete schedule of events, visit www.whirlybirdmusicfestival.com.

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Originally airing Friday, Feb. 8, 2019

WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Paul Clemente and Jeremy Little from the Jamestown-based comedy troupe Karate Sleepover about their upcoming ‘Comedians in Love show’ at the Spire Theater.

Paul Clemente and Jeremy Little from Karate Sleepover

Karate Sleepover and The Spire Theater are partnering together to bring you a stacked night of comedy for Valentine’s Day weekend. Comedians from all over the tri-state area are coming to perform in the area’s other “only” comedy club – Studio Metro!

For $45 you get dinner for two and a show!

Dinner starts at 7pm.
Dinner menu:
1. Bistro Steak
2. Salmon Almondine a l’orange (gf)
3. Caribbean Sweet Potato Gratin (vegan/gf)

Cold beverage, coffee or tea and dessert included. Additional concessions, beverages and desserts also available for purchase.
Doors at 6:30, dinner at 7:00 in Odyssey Hall.

Performers include:
-Amber Maeda (Cleveland, OH)
-Jake Samson (Buffalo, NY)
-Ian Insect (Pittsburgh, PA)
-Brittany See (Jamestown, NY)
-Teal Weatherley (Jamestown, NY)
-Paul Clemente (Lakewood, NY)
-Jeremy Little (Jamestown, NY)
-Derek Burr (Erie, PA)
-Kipp Reynolds (Falconer, NY)

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