Mike Dykeman, owner and operator of the Dykeman Young Gallery & Vintage Emporium on 2^nd street, experienced loss of his eyesight earlier in the year, which resulted in him having to temporarily close the doors of his business.

The Dykeman Young Gallery & Vintage Emporium is a point of attraction downtown not only for the high end vintage items that are for sale, but also because of the art gallery that has given local artists an opportunity to showcase and promote their work.

Dykeman is now drawing up plans to reopen the business, but is faced with the challenges of added expenses in order to re-adapt the daily operation.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Dykeman with his effort. Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to make a donation, no matter the amount.

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$5000 Goal

This year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at locations across the city.

Doors Open Jamestown features free admission to greater Jamestown area attractions, raffle prizes at each location, restaurant specials and more. The event is sponsored by Jamestown Up Close, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce with support from participating attractions and merchants.

This year’s participants include:

• Audubon Community Nature Center
• Busti Grist Mill
• Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
• Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium
• Fenton History Center
• Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
• James Prendergast Library
• Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
• Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
• Lucille Ball Little Theater
• Martz Observatory
• Northwest Arena
• Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
• Robert H. Jackson Center
• Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.

For more information on Doors Open Jamestown or for a list of participating venues, restaurants and stores, visit DoorsOpenJamestown.com or check out the event’s Facebook page.

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The 2016 Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at varying locations across the city.

Doors Open Jamestown features free admission to greater Jamestown area attractions, raffle prizes at each location, restaurant specials, and more. The event is sponsored by Jamestown Up Close, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, and Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce with support from the participating attractions and merchants.

“Not everyone knows that the exhibits and features of our local attractions change quite regularly,” said Edwin Rodriguez Jr., events and marketing associate for Jamestown Up Close. “This event is for our area residents to get out and about with their friends and family to learn about some of the great features we have to offer here,” said Rodriguez.

Sixteen local attractions and nearly two dozen restaurants and retail stores partner together for this annual event to celebrate the region.

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute on Curtis St. in Jamestown is one of several organizations offering free admission on Sat., Jan. 16 as part of Doors Open Jamestown.

By visiting one or more of the participating attractions, guests have the opportunity to win gift baskets at each location. Those locations include:

• Busti Grist Mill
• Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
• Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium
• Fenton History Center
• Infinity Visual and Performing Arts (Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• James Prendergast Library
• Audubon Nature Center
• Jamestown Gateway Train Station
• Jamestown Savings Bank Arena
• Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
• Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
• Lucille Ball Little Theater
• Martz Observatory (Frewsburg)
• Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
• Robert H. Jackson Center
• Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

The former Fenton Mansion, home of the Fenton History Center in Jamestown NY.

“It’s great to see so many local residents learn something new about their hometown,” said Joni Blackman, executive director for the Fenton Historical Society. “This has turned into a festive day for Jamestown and the greater region. I have yet to hear a complaint, even when the weather is stormy,” said Blackman.

Area attractions aren’t the only ones who participate in Doors Open Jamestown. The event also encourages various restaurants, bars, and retail shops to work together to co-promote one another now and in the future.

“Doors Open Jamestown is a day to celebrate the wonderful amenities our community has here all year long,” said Frank Besse, co-owner of Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge. “I think Brazil complements these amenities well with our unique selection of great beer and wine in a relaxing and characterful setting,” said Besse.

Participating restaurants and retail locations are encouraged to offer unique menu items and special pricing for the day.

For more information on Doors Open Jamestown or for a list of participating venues, restaurants, and stores, please visit www.DoorsOpenJamestown.com or call check out the event’s Facebook page.

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Jamestown Up Close are organizations that support downtown and neighborhood revitalization in Jamestown, NY, by promoting reinvestment, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.

Today’s highlights include the opening of the new exhibit and art show at the Dykeman-Young Gallery on 2nd Street in Jamestown entitled “Lucy I’m Home!”

The exhibit will feature furniture and other household items from Lucy’s Beverly Hills Home. You will also be able to view several pieces from Lucy’s personal art collection, and you will learn more about the artists who created the fantastic pieces that graced the walls of her fabulous abode.

The “Lucy’s Lasting Legacy Experience” will allow you to share your favorite Lucy memories while viewing the brand new “For the Love of Lucy” movie, featuring interviews with some of comedy’s hottest stars, including Bill Engvall, Kathleen Madigan, Martin Short, and others.

The exhibit is open for viewing today-Sat. 10am to 7pm and Sun. 11am to 5pm. There is no cost to see the exhibit.

Other downtown events on Wednesday include:

• Tropicana Room Lunch: Lucy’s Lost Movie
  12:30 pm
  The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center
• Lucy Art Class with Gary Peters
  2:30 pm
  Infinity Performing Arts
• Tropicana Room Dinner: Finding Lucy
  5:00 pm
  The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center
• Intro to Stand Up Comedy
  6:00 pm
  Infinity Performing Arts
• The Lucille “Ball”
  8:00 pm
  Crystal Ballroom – Hotel Jamestown

Later during the festival, stand up comedy will take center stage with appearances by Caroline Rhea, Tom Cotter and late night TV legend Jay Leno.

For a complete rundown of all events, visit www.LucyComedyFest.com.

The exhibit is titled “Applause” and features more than 100 works by individuals with disabilities in TRC’s Creations Art Program.  There will be 75 pieces that have never been displayed publicly. Creations director Kristen McNitt is the curator for the exhibit.

For this exhibit, The Resource Center is partnering with Volt Vision to do some creative things with the artwork.  Steve and Julie French of Volt Vision are volunteering their time and equipment to work with TRC’s artists to create a digital lighting theme for the windows at the Dykeman-Young Gallery.

The works will be on exhibit now through June 28; exhibit hours are 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

An opening reception will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, in the gallery, located at 100 East Second Street. The reception will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and a silent auction.

While there is no charge to attend the reception or to view the exhibit during its run, donations will be accepted. Proceeds will support The Resource Center’s Creations art program.

For more information, visit www.creationsartprogram.com or phone the Dykeman Young Gallery at 483-5772.

ABOUT EXHIBIT: The Dykeman Young Gallery is proud to present Hollywood Costumes Selections from the Dykeman Young Collection, a unique exhibition showcasing costumes from more than 50 films including Across The Universe, Catch Me If You Can, Chicago, O’ Brother Where Art Thou, Austin Powers, Walk The Line, and Kinsey. With this exhibition, the Dykeman Young Gallery gives the greater Jamestown area a special behind-the-scenes look at the art of costume design and its powerful role in filmmaking.As visitors journey through the exhibition, they travel to various times and places experiencing the history, drama and comedy all over again, while simultaneously learning about what goes into crafting the perfect costume.

The Dykeman Young Collection is known in Hollywood for its impressive inventory of elegant evening wear, as well as its daytime wear, character wear and 20th century workwear. Academy Award-winning costume designer Ann Roth (The English Patient) described the Dykeman Young Collection as “high quality…genuinely authentic…with fabulous variety.” Oscar-winning Designer Albert Wolsky (Bugsy and All That Jazz) said that he “wouldn’t think of doing a period picture without visiting the Dykeman Young Collection. It’s a secure ‘go to’ resource – in mint condition.”

Hollywood Costumes Selections from the Dykeman Young Collection is a fundraiser for the newly merged Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and Evergreen Health Services (formally Aids Community Services). The show opens on December 16 and runs through January 15. Admission is $6.00 and the gallery is open from 1-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Advance sale tickets are available 2nd Floor Emporium at the Dykeman Young Gallery.

The Dykeman Young Gallery is located at 100 E. 2nd St., Jamestown, NY. Please call 716.483.5772 for more information.