Gazebo Statue Installation
Gazebo Statue Installation
Ellicottville to host public reception June 27th prior to Gazebo Series Performance
One of the most prominent women in the United States Space Agency, NASA, will grace Ellicottville with her presence this summer. Tracy Caldwell Dyson is an American chemist and astronaut recognized for her groundbreaking research into molecular level surface reactivity. Thanks to a partnership between the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and Griffis Sculpture Park, a 10-foot-tall bronze statue of Dyson will be installed on the lawn of the Ellicottville Gazebo next Thursday, June 27th. It will remain on display for all to enjoy until the fall.
“We’ve worked with Griffis Sculpture Park the past few years to bring an inspirational statue to the four corners of Ellicottville,” said Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “With the majority of Ellicottville’s business owners or co-owners being women, we wanted to keep with the theme of showcasing a female role model. The Tracy Dyson sculpture is a fitting tribute to the accomplishments that women have made.”
In 2021, Griffis Sculpture Park received four bronze statues of inspirational women created by Australian collaborative artists Gillie and Marc Schattner. The 10-foot-tall bronze sculptures of Gabby Douglas (Olympic gymnast), Tracy Dyson (astronaut), Janet Mock (actress/producer) and Cheryl Strayed (author) were donated to the Ashford Hollow Foundation/Griffis Sculpture Park by the artists. Ellicottville has thus far featured two of the four - the Cheryl Strayed and Gabby Douglas sculptures, and will soon feature a third, Tracy Dyson.
Gillie and Marc have been called “the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s History” by The New York Times. Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc have redefined what public art should be, spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation around the world. Their highly coveted sculptures and paintings can be seen in art galleries and public sites in over 250 cities.
A special reception celebrating the installation of the Tracy Dyson statue in Ellicottville is being planned for next Thursday, June 27th at the Gazebo. The public is encouraged to attend. The reception will begin at 6:00pm and will be followed by the kickoff of the 2024 Gazebo Series featuring a live performance by Tory & Joe Acoustic Duo.
2024 GAZEBO SERIES
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Gazebo Series, which invites the community out to the Village Gazebo every Thursday evening for free, live entertainment. A popular celebration on the summer events list, the Ellicottville Gazebo Series attracts families (and even their pets) to gather together; bring your blankets and lawn chairs, your frosty beverages, even a snack, and enjoy a different musical act each week from 7:00-9:00pm at no charge!
Tory & Joe are excited to bring a soulful commingling of smooth sounds from 70s classic folk/rock and R&B to today’s hits for this year’s first Gazebo Series performance. Joe Mombrea (vocals and guitar) and Tory Arena (vocals) have been sharing their talents in the area with various bands (JJ Swing; Showbiz Kids; Thurman Bros) and performing their own take on an array of classics, providing the ultimate chill vibe for your listening pleasure.
The Ellicottville Gazebo Series is sponsored by Niagara Label and will return to downtown Ellicottville each week. This year’s lineup is as follows:
Thursday, June 27th: Tory & Joe Acoustic Duo
Friday, July 5th (Summer Music Fest weekend): SON
Thursday, July 11th: RockManinov
Thursday, July 18th: Miranda Wilcox Duo
Thursday, July 25th: Second Act featuring Lisa Platko
Thursday, August 1st: Jess & The Mess
Thursday, August 8th: All Star Project
To learn more about this year’s Gazebo Series and other events and festivals produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, go to ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099. Follow the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce on Facebook (@Ellicottville, NY) and Instagram (@visitellicottville) to stay up-to-date on all the latest event information.
