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HYPERLOCAL NEWS HUB BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

Festivities
The Cooper-Young Festival

Slideshow by Bryan Heater/MicroMemphis Contributor

African Dance Demonstration

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An African dance company spreads culture @ Cooper-Young Festival

How it All Began

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The Cooper-Young Festival brings in the crowds now, but it didn't start this way.  Read MicroMemphis reporter Sheifalika Bhatnagar's story.

Manly Merchandise

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Not interested in jewelry?
Cool T's could be found at festival.

A Little of Everything

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From art to activism, you could find whatever pleases you at festival booths. 

The Smile Wagon

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A vintage trailer gets a makeover as a kooky photobooth.

Economic Stimulus

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Street vendors weren't the only ones making money at the Fest.

Cooper-Young Festival Slideshow 
by Erica Holmes/MicroMemphis Contributor

More Festivities

Famous Food Truck Just One of CYFest Food Vendors
How CY Restaurants Cater to the Crowds
Meet Wood Carving Vendor|Video by Sheila Guerrero
Festival Like 'Super Bowl' for Neighbors
Festival Exceeds Expectations for Some 

Recreation
The Cooper-Young 4-Miler Race

The Tweet & Run

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MicroMemphis reporter Cole Epley's account of reporting on the run...

Volunteers Make the Race Run

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What does it take to run the biggest fundraiser of the year for the neighborhood?  Read MicroMemphis reporter Ashli Blow's story. 

'Light the Way' Makes Race Unique

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A Cooper-Young apartment complex and dozens of others, 'Light the Way' for runners with decorations and good cheer. Read the article.

More Recreation...

Electronic Chips and Cheering Neighbors Keep Runners on Time
From Wonderwoman to Gilligan's Island - what runners saw along the route. 
Mayor Wharton Opens Race | Video by Lauren Byrd

Art
The Cooper-Young Art Invitational

Art Invitational @ David Perry Smith Gallery

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Click here to see a slideshow of the pieces and the event.

Animals Anyone?

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Artist paints for benefit of animals at Cooper-Young Art Invitational

The Art of the Neighborhood

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Find out how this even brings neighbors together in this Article about the invitational.

More Art...

Walk Through the Art Invitational|Video by Kelcie Gilliam

Pre-Fest Preps

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More Pre-Fest....

Cooper-Young Clean-Up

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Cooper-Young Festival Photo Gallery

Cooper-Young Festival Video Gallery

Cooper-Young Fest Woodworker by Shiela Guerrero

Art Invitational Video by Kelcie Gilliam

Cooper-Young 4-Miler Opener by Lauren Byrd


Related Links

SusanKC Photostream Slideshow on Flickr
posted May 2, 2014