By Kristan on February 4, 2012
Cooper Young First Thursday Night Out is when area businesses stay open late and dish out a world of discounts on everything from sushi to antiques. People from all over Memphis come to Cooper Young to enjoy our little neighborhood’s quirky charm on this night once a month from 5 – 9 pm. While some [...]
Posted in Business, Community News, Events, Goings On!, Music | Tagged bands, CY Night Out, CYBA, music, musicians |
By Editor on January 16, 2012
SustainSTUDIO’s Project Ginkgo home remodel, which was featured in last month’s Lamplighter, recently achieved Energy Star certification. To earn this designation, an Energy Star- qualified home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. SustainSTUDIO has rescheduled a discussion of Project Ginkgo, originally set for Jan. 19, to Feb. [...]
Posted in Events, Goings On!, Green/Eco | Tagged Business, eco, green, neighbors, Project Ginkgo, Sustain Studio |
By Kristan on January 16, 2012
Barrett Hathcock will be reading an excerpt from his new book The Portable Son on Thursday January 19th beginning at 5:30 – 6:30. The reading will begin at 6 pm. For more information, please visit the Burke’s Book Store website.
Posted in Arts, Community News, Events, Literature | Tagged Burke's Books |
By Editor on January 16, 2012
By Leah Roen Midtown is being reviewed by the Memphis Fire Department for a potential removal of the ladder truck from the Union Station, according to a letter sent by Director of Fire Services Alvin Benson to City Council members. This is of concern for our area since we rely on the truck for rescue, [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On!, Safety | Tagged city of Memphis, Kemp Conrad, Memphis Fire Department |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Randall Hartzog The 34rd annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis is coming back to the stage with the veteran stage actor Barry Fuller as Scrooge, the new re-envisioned set from last year, and the vision of four-time A Christmas Carol director Jason Spitzer. After a record breaking debut with the new [...]
Posted in Arts, Events, Theatre |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Kristan Huntley Come sun or rain, sleet or snow, Santa is always willing to greet kids and pets in Cooper-Young with a bright smile and rosy cheeks! This year was no exception. Even with soggy conditions, Santa arrived at the Cooper-Young Winter Wonderland (otherwise known as the CYCA offices) with a hearty ho-ho-ho. The [...]
Posted in CYCA, Events |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Kristan Huntley The men and women of the Memphis Police and the Fire Departments work tirelessly day in and day out to help keep us safe in Cooper-Young, including on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, we like to show the wonderful police officers and firemen and women that Cooper-Young cares about [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
Memphis Skate Park opens By Barb Elder The official opening of the long-awaited Memphis Skate Park was Wednesday, November 9. The park is located close to CY on Avery at Toby Fields next to the dog park. According to a press release from the Mayor’s office, “the park features 2 bowls, a snake run, as [...]
Posted in Business, Community News, Events, Food, Goings On! |
By Staff on December 6, 2011
By Lauren Beyer Looking for that one-of-a-kind item you won’t find in a big box store? Want to shop in a place where you’re not just a consumer but also a supporter of unique local artisans? Does shopping in general stress you out? The Memphis Arts Collective offers a solution to all these problems at [...]
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