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Glasgow Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hollywood legend pictured at beloved Scottish gastropub
Chevy Chase was spotted at The Fox & Willow on Carrick Road in Ayr, South Ayrshire, on Wednesday, June 11. Sharing the 81-year-old's visit, the eatery revealed the actor joined them for 'dinner'. READ MORE: Well-known American actor pictured at top Glasgow cafe READ MORE: Hollywood legend baffled after being confused as Celtic fan In a Facebook post, they said: "Who joined us for dinner tonight? "Do you recognise this face? "He enjoyed his meal so much that he's coming back at the weekend." On top of the gastropub, the comic also dropped into The Smithy at Sandyford near Prestwick on Wednesday, June 11. The restaurant, which is located beside the A77 bypass, is known for dishing up fresh food. Sharing Chevy's visit, they said: "Thanks to Chevy Chase and his family for stopping by for some lunch at The Smith at Sandyford. "Haste Ye Back (come back soon)." The American actor, who is from New York, became the breakout cast member in the first-ever season of Saturday Night Live in 1975, where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the beloved programme. Since then, the Hollywood icon has starred in several films, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Vacation, Caddyshack, Three Amigos, and many more.
Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Major Hollywood legend spotted in Ayrshire cafe as delighted staff share snaps
The iconic 80s actor appeared to be travelling with his family as he was pictured at a local coffee shop near Prestwick airport in south Ayrshire. A Hollywood legend has been snapped outside a local cafe near Ayr in Scotland. Comedian and writer Chevy Chase was pictured with his family after enjoying a bite to eat on the road. The cafe and coffee shop were delighted as they shared a snap of the 81-year-old American movie icon on their Facebook page. "Thanks to Chevy Chase & his family for stopping by for some lunch today at The Smithy at Sandyford . HASTE YE BACK (come back soon )," they wrote. Fans soon flocked to the comments section. "Must be on a road trip with the family," penned one as another chimed in: "We ate there once. Lovely place." "I seen her was ay fox and willow aswell is he in ayr for anything specific or just holiday," questioned one person on the post, which has over 60 likes and has been shared across the social media platform. Chevy was a major Hollywood star throughout the 1980s and 90s, starring in classics including the National Lampoons franchise, Fletch Lives and Caddyshack. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live, where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a show staple.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary Hollywood star spotted in scenic Scots seaside town
Do you recognise who it is? A LEGENDARY Hollywood star delighted punters after he was spotted in a scenic Scottish seaside town. Chevy Chase, 81, is famous for playing Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation and starring in the first season of Saturday Night Live in the 70s. 5 Chevy Chase visited The Smithy with his family for lunch Credit: FACEBOOK: The Smithy 5 He also posed with staff after having dinner in The Fox and Willow Credit: FACEBOOK: The Fox & Willow 5 He is famous for playing Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation Credit: Alamy And he surprised fans after he was seen visiting multiple places across Ayrshire yesterday. The US actor and comedian was spotted inside The Fox and Willow in Ayr after popping into The Smithy coffee shop in Prestwick. It is understood that Chevy is in the area for a family wedding, and fans were delighted to see him exploring local towns. Staff at The Smithy were stunned by his visit after he came with his family to enjoy some lunch. The cafe and bakery shared snaps with the Community star while he was there, and shared them on their social media pages. Posting on Facebook, staff wrote: "Thanks to Chevy Chase and his family for stopping by for some lunch today at The Smithy at Sandyford. "HASTE YE BACK (come back soon)". A few hours later, workers The Fox and Willow shared their own snaps with Chevy after he decided to visit them for dinner. The gastropub teased that the actor would be returning over the weekend and urged locals to keep an eye out for him. Staff beamed in the snaps as they posed with him outside the venue. Legendary comedy actor looks unrecognisable as he celebrates 80th birthday, The post was captioned: "Who joined us for dinner tonight... Do you recognise this face? "He enjoyed his meal so much that he's coming back at the weekend!" Excited fans flocked to the comments after the post racked up more than 1,300 likes, comments and shares. One person said: "Wow. What an actor". Another added: "This is amazing!!!" Someone else wrote: "Wowzers! Such a legend!" And a fourth posted: "Wow….you get the best clientele at the Fox and Willow!" While a fifth chimed in: "Noooo way!!!!! Absolute legend". 5 Fans were delighted when they saw he was in Ayr Credit: GC Images
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Art building project is halfway to fundraising goal
The Cooperstown Art Association and The Smithy Gallery announced in a news release they have reached the halfway mark in their $2 million fundraising goal for the 53 Pioneer Project. According to the release, the restoration and renovation of the historic building at 53 Pioneer St. will provide a flexible three-story interior and garden space for broad community use by artists and non-artists. The overall fundraising goal of $2 million supports the cost of construction, furnishings, equipment and additional staffing of the facility. To date, the project has raised $1 million in financial support from public and private sources, including $640,000 through a NY Forward grant received by the village of Cooperstown and administered by a local planning committee. To reach its overall goal, the Cooperstown Art Association and The Smithy together seek commitments of financial support over five years by the end of 2026. Construction on the building and garden will commence following the issuing of a contract from New York state for the NY Forward Grant. A Cooperstown firm, Altonview Architects, has been retained to design the new facility, with plans to emphasize energy-efficient upgrades and the preservation of the building's historic features dating back to its original 1826 construction. To date, the Cooperstown Art Association and The Smithy have received a number of five-year pledges from supporters whose annual donations have historically funded the ongoing operations of the partnering organizations, the release stated. Their financial commitments to the project represent additional donations earmarked specifically for the 53 Pioneer Project. Ongoing annual support will also be needed to maintain the regular activities of both organizations while 53 Pioneer Street is under construction, the release stated. In addition to the private donations that the project has received, the estate of Michael J. Naso Jr. has allocated a gift of $100,000. 'We are deeply grateful to our generous base of supporters who are making this project possible,' Janet Erway, executive director of the Cooperstown Art Association and The Smithy, said in the release. 'This milestone not only represents the community's enduring commitment to preserving history, but also shows its dedication to ensuring the bright future of our creative community. We look forward to the continued support of our community as we proceed with this exciting project designed to benefit all members of the public.' Aside from the studio, exhibition, retail and event rental space that the new facility will provide, the project emphasizes a slate of innovative educational initiatives. Through internal programming as well as outside partnerships, the space will offer classes, workshops and special events for school-aged children, as well as artist lectures and demonstrations and cooking classes for members of the general public.
