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 [...]
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By Kristan on January 16, 2012
L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT January 28, 2012 - 8:00pm performed at the Christian Brothers University Theater Igor Stravinsky’s L’histoire du Soldat combines acting, symphonic music and dance to tell the story of a Soldier, who possesses a violin, and the Devil, with whom he exchanges it in return for a book which will show him how [...]
Posted in Arts, Community News, Music, Theatre | Tagged CBU, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, New Ballet Ensemble |
By Staff on November 1, 2011
By Randall Hartzog An opening night soiree will benefit Theatre Memphis on November 4, with the first public performance of A Sondheim Celebration, conceived and directed by Bennett Wood with musical direction from Dr. Gary Beard. The performance will be in the Next Stage and the party will include a cocktail buffet prior to the [...]
Posted in Arts, Events, Goings On!, Music, Theatre | Tagged arts, Dr. Gary Beard, Stephen Sondheim, theatre, Theatre Memphis |
By Kristan on October 10, 2011
Press Release from St. John’s Episcopal Church Fall Recital featuring the Choral and Organ music of Jehan Alain (1911-1940) Featuring: The Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Chamber Choir Where: Saint John’s Episcopal Church 3245 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 When: Friday October 21, 2011 @ 7:30 pm Admission: Freewill offering Contact: Geoffrey Ward 323-8597 ghward@stjohnsmemphis.org www.memphisboychoir.org [...]
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By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Madison Farmer Tickets are now on sale for Goner Records’ eighth annual international music festival, taking place September 22-25, in Memphis. Goner Fest 8 will include three evening showcases at the Hi-Tone, a Saturday afternoon ten band blowout at Murphy’s, opening and closing shows at the Goner Record Shop, and various daytime shows throughout [...]
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By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Tamara Cook The 2011 Cooper-Young Festival Art Invitational and Kickoff Party will be held Thursday, September 15, from 6-9pm at the David Perry Smith Gallery located at 703 New York Street. The Art Invitational features the work of artists who live and work in the Cooper-Young Historic District. This free event allows artists the [...]
Posted in Artists, Arts, Music | Tagged art invitational, Cooper Young, Cooper-Young Festival, CYBA |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Tamara Cook Cooper-Young Festival is proud to announce that the headliner for our 24th year is Grammy Nominated Sid Selvidge. Sid Selvidge has endured in the American folk scene with a genial yet uncompromising attitude toward his work. He hopes you’ll like his music, but it’s more important that he likes it first. For [...]
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By Kristan on July 9, 2011
Press Release from Theatre Memphis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2011 CONTACT: Randall Hartzog Theatre Memphis, Director of Marketing and Communications rhartzog@theatrememphis.org 901.682.8601 A Cappella Group Comes to the Lohrey Stage Theatre Memphis will host DeltaCappella, Memphis’ own premier 12-man vocal band, who will take the Lohrey Stage on Thursday, July 14, at 7:30 pm. [...]
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By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Tamara Cook Celebrate the best party of the summer in Cooper-Young at the First Thursday Night Out on July 7 from 5–9pm. First Thursday Night Out is when CY’s independent business owners stay open late, offer discounts, and provide free, live music throughout the neighborhood. With over 15 restaurants, 23 retail/antique shops, and local [...]
Posted in Arts, Events, Goings On!, Music | Tagged Community News, Cooper Young, CY Night Out, CYBA, events, family, kids, midtown, music |
By Emily on June 4, 2011
By Tamara Cook The CY Business Association is excited to announce Visible Live Music Mondays starting on June 6 at 6pm. Music Mondays at the gazebo, located at the corner of Cooper St. and Young Ave., will be every Monday in the month of June and July from 6-8pm. All entertainers will be students, alumni, [...]
Posted in Community News, Music | Tagged Business, Community News, CYBA, events, kids, midtown, music |
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