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The Vernon Community Arts Centre is gearing up for its annual Arts and Acoustics fundraiser April 20.
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As Friesen and McKillop take the stage, the lobby of the Arts Centre will be full of handmade art pieces crafted and donated by local artists.
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Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 at the doors. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The art sale will continue throughout the following week during regular Art Centre hours. The Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.
