Thursday, February 14, 2013

Are you getting ready for a Night Out?


          Spring is coming, and the warmer months are around the corner. Memphians are given some opportunities throughout the weeks to leave their heavier coats at home. Come April, the nights will be warm, and in Cooper-Young, the people will be out.

          The Cooper-Young Thursday Night Out is a monthly tradition in the hip community. Shops, restaurants,and bars give their patrons discounts. The streets and entertainment venues are filled with live music. And the citizens of Cooper-Young are having a good time.

         Started in 2008, Thursday Night Out is an event held on the first Thursday of every month. “Have people hang out and listen to music,” is one goal for the event, according to Tamara Cook, executive director of the Cooper-Young Business Association. “[We want] to just highlight the area.”

        Phillip Stroud, general manager of Young Avenue Deli, agrees. “It's just good for business. Get everybody out.” Young Avenue Deli, a well-loved establishment,  offers a kids eat free deal, with the purchase of an adult entrée for Thursday Night Out. As far as the crowds, which for restaurants can be up to 800 that night, Stroud says, “Bring it on!”

         Cooper-Young's Thursday Night Out begins April 4th this year, at 5 pm.  

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