by Ray Rico | Apr 13, 2017 | Arts, Business
On April 7th, Jay Etkin Gallery’s newest exhibit will open with a reception running from 6-9 p.m. The spotlight exhibit “Beyond” will feature works by John Torina, David Nakabayashi, Jan Hankins, Alla Bartoshchuk, Nathan Yoakum, Mickey Bond, Roy Tamboli, Stephanie...
by Ray Rico | Apr 13, 2017 | Arts, Business
Cooper-Young’s Burke’s Book Store, recently named by Real Simple magaize as the best bookstore in Tennessee, has a busy calendar of activities this month. On April 19th, Burke’s hosts a reading and book signing by Mary Ann Connell at the Memphis Country Club. A noted...
by Ray Rico | Apr 3, 2017 | Arts, Business, Community News, Cover Story
In another era, the strip of land at the northeast corner of Cooper Street and Central Avenue, just north of Cooper-Young, rumbled with activity. The area was home to railroad substation, a busy transportation at a time when rail was still the primary mode of...
by Ray Rico | Mar 9, 2017 | Arts, Business, Community News, Cover Story
By Cooper-Young Business Association Join us on Friday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate all things Irish and Memphis in our 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade is co-hosted by the Memphis Irish Society (MIS) and Celtic Crossing Irish Pub. The Memphis...
by Ray Rico | Dec 2, 2016 | Arts
Lindenwood Christian Church, 2400 Union Ave. at E. Parkway, presents “A Spectacular Christmas!” Sunday, December 4th, at 7:30 p.m. A Mid-South holiday tradition, this concert features the Lindenwood chancel choir, orchestra, soloists and organist-conductor Chris Nemec...
by Ray Rico | Dec 2, 2016 | Arts, Cover Story
Memphis area theater stage are getting in the Christmas spirit with a trio of holiday productions running this month. Leading the way is Theater Memphis, whose annual production of “A Christmas Carol” is a venerated institution entering its 39th season. Based on...
