2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Guide

Your digital guide for the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, NY - August 1st through 4th.

LIVE IN JAMESTOWN, NY

PRESENTED BY

AUGUST 1-4, 2024

NICOLE BYER THU AUG 1

JEFF ROSS FRI AUG 2

NATE BARGATZE

SAT AUG 3 OVER 50 LIVE EVENTS IN 4 DAYS!

Visit the National Comedy Center All Summer Long! Plan Your Visit at ComedyCenter.org Featuring over 50 artists who have appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Conan, The Daily Show, Last Comic Standing, America’s Got Talent, Netflix comedy specials and more!

2024 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

WELCOME

Welcome to the National Comedy Center's 32nd Lucille Ball Comedy Festival here in Lucy's hometown — Jamestown, NY. Nowhere else in the world can you take in the best of live comedy by night, and visit the nation’s official museum of the art form by day.

Nate Bargatze first performed in Jamestown during Lucille Ball’s 100th Birthday Celebration in 2011, headlined by the legendary Joan Rivers, and marking the moment we set forth to make Ball’s vision a reality: establishing the first museum and national archive dedicated to comedy’s great story. Bargatze returned to Jamestown to tour the National Comedy Center after hosting Saturday Night Live in October 2023, joined the Center’s Advisory Board of Directors, and donated the SNL cue cards from what has become one of the most viral sketches in the show’s 50-year history (“Washington’s Dream”). 2024 marks the first visit by the genre-leading legend, “Roastmaster General” and one of comedy’s most prolific stand-ups, Jeff Ross. Whether you recently renewed your love of insult comedy with the Roast of Tom Brady, of which Ross was the creative force, co-host and executive producer, or have long appreciated those from Dean Martin to Friar’s Club to Comedy Central to Roast Battle, the Blue Room level of the National Comedy Center offers a chance to relish in the history of roasts, from Rickles to Ross. Get insulted by the Merchant of Venom himself, with never- before-heard audio from the late Don Rickles’ personal archives by day, and then take a seat for Ross’s live solo show Friday night. Nicole Byer has become a widely-known voice in comedy, whether as the host of Nailed It! , the Netflix Emmy-nominated reality-competition baking series, from her multiple popular podcasts, or as a highly-lauded stand-up with an act that is both fresh and fearless. A chance to see Byer live in Jamestown is the envy of the millions who have only adored her via these platforms. This festival is a celebration of comedy’s past, present and future. From honoring the laughs created for us by Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel, to featuring the newest takes from today’s best club talent at the Late Night shows set in Ricky Ricardo’s Tropicana Room, you’ve come to the right place for a total immersion in both the presentation and preservation of this art form. Sincerely,

Journey Gunderson / Gurney Manunderson / Bernie Bonderman / Mr. McGunderman / Bashiba Munderman* Executive Director *Courtesy of the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale

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FESTIVAL ARTISTS

Nicole Byer THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Nicole Byer 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 include Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Lady Dynamite, Party Over Here, BoJack Horseman and 30 Rock. She regularly hosts the popular podcasts W hy Won’t You Date Me, and What the Tuck? She is an Upright Citizens Brigade alumnus who continues to cement her status as a force in stand- up comedy, regularly performing in cities across the country.

Jeff Ross FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Jeff Ross (AKA The “Roastmaster General”) 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,” a journey through his life of laugher and loss. 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. Ross has also used comedy specials to turn roasting into social commentary. With Jeff Ross Roasts Criminal, Jeff Ross Roasts Cops and Jeff Ross Roasts the Border, Jeff has shed light on some of the more polarizing political issues of our time. These specials have taken him to a maximum security prison, the Boston Police Department, and both sides of the Mexican border.

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ABOUT

ADVISORY BOARD Amy Poehler Gabriel Iglesias Lewis Black Paul Feig Kelly Carlin

FESTIVAL MUSEUM HOURS

Nate Bargatze Jim Gaffigan W. Kamau Bell Pete Docter

Monday - Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM *Special hours only apply during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 1-4, 2024 ComedyCenter.org LucyDesi.com

Laraine Newman Paula Poundstone Ali Russell David Steinberg Alan Zweibel Robin Zweibel Kitty Bruce Joan Dangerfield Jeff Abraham

Tiffany Haddish George Schlatter Jolene Brand Schlatter Robert Klein Rain Pryor Paul Provenza Violet Ramis Stiel Stephen J. Morrison

BECOME A MEMBER! Enjoy Year-Round Benefits and Unlimited Museum Admission Memberships start at just $75 Learn more at

Carl Reiner (2017 - 2020) George Shapiro (2017 - 2022) Mark Russell (2018 - 2023)

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NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER & LUCY DESI MUSEUM DUAL ADMISSION Our most popular option and best value! Adult: $43.50 Senior (60+): $41.00 College Students: $37.00

ADMISSION Adults: $35.50 Senior (60+): $33.50 College Students: $30.50 Youth (13-17): $28.50 Child (6-12): $22.50 Child (0-5): Free

ADMISSION

Adult: $23.00 Senior (60+): $22.00 College Students: $20.00 Youth (13-17): $20.00 Child (6-12): $18.00 Child (0-5): Free

Youth (13-17): $36.50 Child (6-12): $30.50 Child (0-5): Free

Admission discounts available for Chautauqua County, NY residents, and for active military and veterans. Visit ComedyCenter.org/tickets for details.

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FESTIVAL ARTISTS

Nate Bargatze SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 NORTHWEST ARENA

Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Mornings, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking attendance records around the world. An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world class magician, who’s influence is seen on his 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic, and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard’s Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks.

Bargatze’s half-hour Netflix Special The Standups, premiered in 2017 and his first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his critically acclaimed second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In 2023, Nate released his latest and third 1-hour special, Nate Bargatze: Hello World, on Amazon Prime which now holds the record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special. Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the most appearances by any comedian. He also appeared on Conan four times and has appeared on Seth Meyers and James Corden’s respective late night shows. Last fall, Bargatze hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, earning rave reviews and securing top ratings for the program, with Vanity Fair calling him, “A Great Saturday Night Live Host,” and Entertainment Weekly exclaiming, “A frighteningly funny Halloween episode.” He was a recurring guest on @midnight and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. Off-screen, Bargatze was part of Jimmy Fallon's Clean-Cut Comedy Tour, and has performed live shows for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait five times. In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. He has performed at SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row. Bargatze was featured as one of Esquire's “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan, one of Marc Maron's “Comedians to Watch” in Rolling Stone, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2015, and as #1 on Vulture's ‘50 Comedians You Should Know’ in 2015. He also appeared on the cover of Variety’s annual comedy issue in 2022.

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FESTIVAL ARTISTS

Liz Barlow

Bill Chott

Wanda Clark

Nina Daniels

DJ Demers

Ophira Eisenberg

Marie Faustin

Dave Hill

Erin Jackson

Matt Koff

Ali Macofsky

Moody McCarthy

Rhonda Medina

Bill Mendieta

Opey Olagbaju

Featuring some of the best comedians from around the country, as seen on:

Maddy Smith

Christi Somers

Diane Vincent

The Untouchables

Smackdab

In Crowd

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Lunch at the Tropicana Club 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy lunch in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet lunch will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies! PRICE: $35.00 Kids Tour at the National Comedy Center NOON - LOBBY OF NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Have fun and deepen your knowledge and scope of the world of comedy! Explore the museum through discussions and activities led by a museum educator. Ideal for children aged 6 to 12 and their families, though all ages are welcome! PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION A Step Back in Time: February 1956, Jamestown, NY 1:00 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Join us for an exclusive journey back to February 1956 in Jamestown, NY when Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz returned to her hometown for the world premiere of their new movie, Forever, Darling. This event is designed for Lucy and Desi fans and history- buffs alike! Located inside the historic Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (called The Palace in 1956), the event ticket includes a venue tour, exclusive access to archival materials from the 1956 visit, a photo-op on the same stage where Lucy and Desi stood to debut the film, and a ticket to a special screening of Forever, Darling inside the theatre’s grand auditorium. PRICE: $32.50 Festival schedule subject to change. Visit ComedyCenter.org/Festival for the most up-to-date schedule.

Looking at Inside Out from the Inside Out 1:30 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head, or do you ever wonder what went on inside the heads of the people who wondered what was going on inside our heads? Join us to hear about the creation of Inside Out . PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Forever, Darling Screening 2:00 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Join us in the beautiful Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (formally called the Palace) for a special screening of Lucy & Desi’s Forever, Darling in the grand auditorium in which they debuted the film back in 1956. PRICE: $10 A Scatological Movement Through Comedy 2:30 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Scatological humor: AKA potty humor… because everyone farts, poops and pees, and for some reason we find these acts funny (at least to some degree). Join a museum educator and engage with all things scatological humor by discussing the history, creation, and reception of some of the most well-known scatological jokes. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION An Animated View of Comedy 3:30 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER An introduction to the intersecting worlds of animation and comedy! Led by a museum educator, learn more about the history of animation, how it’s changed over the years, and how it’s shaped comedy as we know it. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION

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series Nailed It! Byer was an early standout and fan favorite on MTV’s hit series Girl Code, a strong and smart female driven comedy series that explicitly tackles the mysteries of womanhood. She is also an Upright Citizens Brigade alum who continues to cement her status as a force in standup comedy, regularly performing in cities across the country. Please Note: Show contains adult content. PRICES RANGE FROM $27.50 TO $117.50 Comedy Late Night 9:30 PM & 11:30 PM - TROPICANA CLUB AT LUCY DESI MUSEUM Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more will be performing their newest, and sometimes blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of “Ricky Ricardo’s” famous Manhattan night club. Beer and wine served at additional cost. Featuring: Nina Daniels, Ophira Eisenberg, Dave Hill, Erin Jackson & Matt Koff Please Note: Show contains adult content. PRICE: $37.50 FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Archives Encounter: Remembering Richard Lewis THROUGHOUT THE DAY - NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Explore selections from the archive of legendary comedian Richard Lewis, including the handwritten “yellow sheets” that he prepared before every stand-up set. Archivists will be stationed periodically near the Page to Stage exhibit area.

Thu, August 1 Continued Dinner at the Tropicana Club

4:00 PM & 5:30 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy dinner in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet dinner will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies! PRICE: $35.00 Block Party with In Crowd 5:30 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Join us outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts before and after the Nicole Byer show for a party like no other! Enjoy live music from “In Crowd,” beer, wine, food trucks and more! PRICE: FREE

Nicole Byer 7:00 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Nicole is one of the most versatile and recognizable voices in the comedy landscape today. Her latest Netflix special Big Beautiful Weirdo dropped this past December while her previous Netflix special titled Comedians of the World brought together acclaimed comedic personalities from 13 international regions and was released in 2019. She is currently hosting Netflix’s Emmy nominated reality-competition baking

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our most beloved sitcoms all got their start with the work of Carl Reiner. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Lucy-Desi Super-Fan Trivia 1:00 PM - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON JAMESTOWN Who will be crowned 2024’s Lucy Desi super- fan trivia winner? This trivia contest covers the incredible lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—starting with easier questions and amping up in difficulty as you compete with your peers to win a grand prize. PRICE: $25.00 Live From New York: It’s a Talk! 3:00 PM - KARAOKE LOUNGE AT NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Get an inside scoop on what it’s like within the hallowed halls of 30 Rock. Learn more about the rigorous weekly schedule of Saturday Night Live, taking a sketch from paper to production, and how the show has changed over its nearly 50 year run. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION

Fri, August 2 Continued Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s

hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours,” with a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more. Approx. Duration 1hr 45min PRICE: $27.50 Kids Tour at the National Comedy Center 11:00 AM - LOBBY OF NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Have fun and deepen your knowledge and scope of the world of comedy! Explore the museum through discussions and activities led by a museum educator. Ideal for children aged 6 to 12 and their 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy lunch in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet lunch will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies! PRICE: $35.00 Carl Reiner: The Creator of the “Feel Good” Sitcom 12:30 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE AT NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER An invitation to engage with the legacy of Carl Reiner and American comedy as we know it. Join a museum educator in discussing and analyzing how families, though all ages are welcome! PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Lunch at the Tropicana Club

Ricardos and Mertzes: Jamestown at Last 3:30 PM - ROBERT H. JACKSON CENTER The gang is back together again! Join Diane Vincent, who has appeared as “Lucy” at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival since 1999, in her final farewell Jamestown festival

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Fri, August 2 Continued appearance, as we reunite the I Love Lucy “Fab Four” on a fun-filled musical trip down memory lane including “Ethel, Ricky and Fred” performed by Rhonda Medina, Bill Mendieta and Bill Chott. PRICE: $47.50 A Scatological Movement Through Comedy 4:00 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Scatological humor: AKA potty humor… because everyone farts, poops and pees, and for some reason we find these acts funny (at least to some degree). Join a museum educator and engage with all things scatological humor by discussing the history, creation, and reception of some of the most well-known scatological jokes. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Dinner at the Tropicana Club 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy dinner in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video perfor- mances on the big screen! A buffet dinner will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be

Jeff Ross: Take a Banana For the Ride 7:00 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Jeff Ross presents a hilarious and touching one- man show celebrating the lives of his grandfather, his best friends, and his dog. This intimate and revealing show offers a glimpse underneath the thick skin of America’s Roastmaster. Please Note: Show contains adult content. PRICES RANGE FROM $47.50 TO $153.50 Lucy and Desi’s Hollywood Soiree 8:00 PM - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON JAMESTOWN Spend the evening with us in your favorite Hollywood-style attire for a fun-filled event to help ring in another birthday for the Queen of Comedy, including hors d’oeuvres, music, and costume contest, featuring a special appearance by the fabulous four: “Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred!” Prizes will be awarded to the top contest winners. PRICE: $47.50

open for selfies! PRICE: $35.00

Block Party with The Untouchables 5:30 PM - REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Join us outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts before and after Jeff Ross for a party like no other! Enjoy live music from “The Untouchables,” beer, wine, food trucks and more! PRICE: FREE

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and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more. Approx. Duration 1hr 45min PRICE: $27.50 Kids Tour at the National Comedy Center 10:30 AM - LOBBY OF NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Have fun and deepen your knowledge and scope of the world of comedy! Explore the museum through discussions and activities led by a museum educator. Ideal for children aged 6 to 12 and their families, though all ages are welcome! PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Ricardos and Mertzes: Jamestown at Last 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM - ROBERT H. JACKSON CENTER The gang is back together again! Join Diane Vincent, who has appeared as “Lucy” at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival since 1999, in her final farewell Jamestown festival appear- ance, as we reunite the I Love Lucy “Fab Four” on a fun-filled musical trip down memory lane including “Ethel, Ricky and Fred” performed by Rhonda Medina, Bill Mendieta and Bill Chott. PRICE: $47.50 Lunch at the Tropicana Club 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy lunch in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video perfor- mances on the big screen! A buffet lunch will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be

Fri, August 2 Continued

Comedy Late Night 9:30 PM & 11:30 PM - TROPICANA CLUB AT LUCY DESI MUSEUM Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, The Jim Jefferies Show, and more will be performing their newest, and some- times blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of “Ricky Ricardo’s” famous Manhattan night club. Beer and wine served at additional cost. Featuring: DJ Demers, Matt Koff, Ali Macofsky, Moody McCarthy & Opey Olagbaju Please Note: Show contains adult content. PRICE: $37.50 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Archives Encounter: Betty White and The Golden Girls THROUGHOUT THE DAY - NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Get up close to memorabilia and production archives from the classic sitcom The Golden Girls , featuring artifacts from the personal collection of Betty White. Archivists will be stationed periodically near the TV Room exhibit. Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours,” with a friendly

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An Animated View of Comedy 2:30 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER An introduction to the intersecting worlds of animation and comedy! Led by a museum educator, learn more about the history of animation, how it’s changed over the years, and how it’s shaped comedy as we know it. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Sarah Royal is a pop culture historian focusing on women in comedy and author of modern Lucille Ball biography A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic & Determined Life of Lucille Ball with a foreword by Amy Poehler, the best-selling Creative Cursing, and other books and zines. She’s also the co-host of podcast Enough Wicker: Intellectualizing The Golden Girls. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. PRICE: FREE Looking at Inside Out from the Inside Out 4:00 PM – KARAOKE LOUNGE IN THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENER Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head, or do you ever wonder what went on inside the heads of the people who wondered what was going on inside our heads? Join us to hear about the creation of Inside Out . PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION Dinner at the Tropicana Club 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM - LUCY DESI MUSEUM Enjoy dinner in the famous Tropicana Club as “Ricky Ricardo” entertains with fan-favorite video performances on the big screen! A buffet dinner will be served while the Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies! PRICE: $35.00 Sarah Royal Book Signing 3:30 PM — LUCY DESI MUSEUM

Sat, August 3 Continued I Love Lucy Trivia: 101

11:00 AM - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON JAMESTOWN Show off your knowledge of all things I Love Lucy in our annual fan trivia contest! I Love Lucy Trivia: 101 is a family-friendly contest designed with lots of laughs for casual and long-time fans alike! Fun prizes will be awarded throughout the contest. PRICE: $25.00 Live From New York: It’s a Talk! 12:30 PM - KARAOKE LOUNGE AT NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Get an inside scoop on what it’s like within the hallowed halls of 30 Rock. Learn more about the rigorous weekly schedule of Saturday Night Live, taking a sketch from paper to production, and how the show has changed over its nearly 50 year run. PRICE: FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION My Life with Lucy: An Afternoon with Lucille Ball’s Secretary, Wanda Clark 1:30 PM – REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball’s longtime personal secretary, will reflect on her life with Lucy: a professional relationship and personal friendship that spanned a quarter-century. Interviewed on stage by Lucille Ball historian and author Ric Wyman, Wanda will fondly share behind- the-scenes stories and fun anecdotes about The First Lady of Comedy, take questions from the audience, and offer a slideshow of seldom-seen photographs that not only highlight Lucille Ball’s career, but also offer a glimpse into Lucy’s home life. PRICE: $37.50

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Comedy Late Night 8:00 PM & 10:30PM - TROPICANA CLUB AT LUCY DESI MUSEUM Comics from around the nation who have appeared on NPR, Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, and more will be performing their newest, and sometimes blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of “Ricky Ricardo’s” famous Manhattan night club. Beer and wine served at additional cost. Featuring: Marie Faustin, Jourdain Fisher, Moody McCarthy, Opey Olagbaju & Maddy Smith Please Note: Show contains adult content. PRICE: $37.50 SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Photo-Op with the “Fab Four” 10:00 AM — LUCY DESI MUSEUM Have your photo professionally taken on the re- created I Love Lucy set with professional “Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel” impersonators! This picture makes the best keepsake to commemorate your trip to Lucy’s hometown! PRICE: $150.00 Join us for a final farewell to the week’s festivities with an early birthday celebration for the Queen of Comedy! Enjoy a free screening of classic I Love Lucy episodes on the National Comedy Center’s two 350-square-foot outdoor video screens, as well as a special appearance by “Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel”. Please bring chairs and blankets, if you can, as bench seating is limited. PRICE: FREE Free I Love Lucy Screening 1:00 PM — NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Sat, August 3 Continued Block Party with Smackdab 5:30 PM — NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Join us outside of the National Comedy Center before and after the Nate Bargatze show for a party like no other! Enjoy live music from “Smackdab”, beer, wine, food trucks and more! PRICE: FREE

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour 8:00 PM - NORTHWEST ARENA Grammy nominated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials The Tennessee Kid, Greatest Average American and The Standups. His latest special Hello, World can be found on Amazon Prime Video. Currently touring and selling out shows all over the world with his new The Be Funny Tour , Nate is also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Nate has over 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has performed for the

troops in Kuwait and Iraq with Chris Rock. PRICES RANGE FROM $67.50 TO $177.50

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PARTNER EVENTS Retro-Clay Workshop THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 11:00 AM - PEARL CITY CLAY HOUSE Embark on a creative journey with this “Choose Your Own Adventure” ceramics workshop presented by Pearl City Clay House! They will supply a range of stamps, stencils, and cookie-cutters and guide you to create a personalized and unique project. Each participant can choose from a variety of finished projects including fridge magnets, ornaments, pendants, or small plates. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as you cut, texture, and add color. They will fire, finish, and mail you your pieces following your trip to Jamestown, NY. Approx. Duration 1hr PRICE: $35.00 All-Hearts Popcorn Bowl Workshop THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 4:00 PM - PEARL CITY CLAY HOUSE Coil your way to a delightful decorative bowl in this ceramic workshop presented by Pearl City Clay House! Using clay and cut-out hearts, you’ll learn the ancient technique of coiling to create a beauti- ful, functional bowl perfect for serving popcorn or other snacks. As you work, you’ll discover the joy of creating something unique and personal, from the initial coils to the finished, food-safe bowl. They will fire and glaze your new treasure and mail it to you to enjoy the satisfaction of having crafted something with your own two hands! Approx. Duration 2hrs PRICE: $100.00 (INCLUDING SHIPPING) Medicine Bottle Wind Chime Workshop FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 @ 5:00 PM - PEARL CITY CLAY HOUSE Get crafty with Pearl City Clay House and their unique Wind Chime Workshop! Using vintage medicine bottles, charms, bells, and fibers, you’ll transform discarded materials into a melodious

masterpiece. Inspired by the quirky charm of the ‘Vitameatavegamin’ episode, you’ll learn to up-cycle and combine these materials to create a one-of-a- kind wind chime that will add a touch of whimsy to your décor! Approx. Duration 1 - 1.5hr PRICE: $55.00 Retro-Clay Workshop SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 11:00 AM - PEARL CITY CLAY HOUSE Embark on a creative journey with this “Choose Your Own Adventure” ceramics workshop presented by Pearl City Clay House! They will supply a range of stamps, stencils, and cookie-cutters and guide you to create a personalized and unique project. Each participant can choose from a variety of finished projects including fridge magnets, ornaments, pendants, or small plates. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as you cut, texture, and add color. They will fire, finish, and mail you your pieces following your trip to Jamestown, NY. Approx. Duration 1hr PRICE: $35.00 Retro-Daze: A Paint & Sip Experience SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 5:00 PM - PEARL CITY CLAY HOUSE This is not your average paint and sip! Join Pearl City Clay House for some freeform watercolor play – no experience required. Choose from a variety of retro themed masks and stencils (think classic T.V. or mid-century modern) then relax and let the paint fly! Themed mocktails will be provided, while partic- ipants are encouraged to bring their own alcoholic beverages. We promise a final product worthy of framing, and we will even supply the frame! Approx. Duration 2hr PRICE: $50.00

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VENUES

VENUES ON MAP A Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz

Museum & Tropicana Club 2 W 3rd St Jamestown, NY 14701 B National Comedy Center 203 W 2nd St Jamestown, NY 14701 C Northwest Arena 319 W 3rd St Jamestown, NY 14701 D Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E 3rd St Jamestown, NY 14701 E Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th St Jamestown, NY 14701 F DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown 150 West 4th St Jamestown, NY 14701 G Pearl City Clay House E 2nd Street Jamestown, NY 14701

LUCY MURAL LOCATIONS 1 Job Switching Mural - 20 E 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701 2 Vitameatavegamin and Lucy & Desi - 306 Spring St, Jamestown, NY 14701 3 Lucy & Desi Stamp - 300 E 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701 4 California, Here We Come! - 35 Harrison St, Jamestown, NY 14701

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