Barb's Used Book & Sale put on the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.
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November 02, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Twice a year in Kamloops, there is a mega book and music sale, including vinyl records, DVDs, and CDs.
This fall event, Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale, is extra special because it marks its 25 year.
The event is put on by the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra with all proceeds going to their productions and educational programs.
The event is so successful because it is ‘highly organized’ and involves ‘dedicated volunteers’, according to a media release by the orchestra.
Running consistently since 1997, the sale was spearheaded by Barb Corbishley who was one of the KSO’s board members at the time. After her unfortunate passing, it was named Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale in her honour.
Most items are going for an affordable $2 each, and there is an opportunity for shoppers to get first dibs.
50 tickets are available for an exclusive early access event that allows ticket holders to get in an hour before the official opening on Saturday, Nov. 12, said the orchestra.
The early Bird Catches The (Book) Worm tickets sell for $25 on Eventbrite or by calling the Kamloops Symphony office at 250-372-5000.
In addition to early access to shop at the sale, ticket holders will receive a voucher for one free KSO Up Close ticket (the first three rows in Sagebrush Theatre) to see the KSO’s concert Evocative Elegance, taking place Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is happening from Nov. 12 to Nov. 26 at 444 Seymour Street from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Donations will be gratefully accepted at 444 Seymour Street from Nov. 8 to 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donors are asked to come in the front door, and to be aware that volunteers on-site will not be able to provide any physical assistance with donations.
For more information on items that are being accepted, please visit here.
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