The abundance of costumes are spilling into the aisles of the warehouse which means it is time for another costume sale at Sonoma State University on Aug. 30-Sept. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.
Everything from vintage clothing to fantasy costumes will be for sale during the three-day event on the Evert B. Person stage.
Hundreds of pieces to make a fun party outfit or expressive Halloween costume is being offered to the general public. All proceeds from the sale will help pay the costume warehouse rental lease. Payment is by cash or check only.
"We have more inventory than we can afford to store and if we are not re-using these vintage party clothes then we want them to benefit the community." says Costume Director Pamela Johnson. "There was an inspiring amount of interest when we did the sale two years ago and it is clearly time to do it again."
Shop Manager Denise Kirchner is training the student employees to organize and run this event as smoothly as the previous one. "It is a fun time for everyone who appreciates the art of costume construction," says Kirchner
The costume collection is currently in three locations and the long term plan is to house the collection on campus in one space and allow classroom demonstrations and exhibits. Safe and efficient access for students to rent from the collection enhances the classroom presentation experience and makes SSU a creative educational place to learn, Johnson notes.
For further information regarding the costume sale, contact Kirchner at (707) 664-2216.
CAPTION: From giant red lobsters to polka dot skirts, Heidi Madill-Wright (left) and Mary Jo Goss look over what will be available at the annual sale by the Costume Shop at SSU.
