Celebrating a 60th anniversary calls for something special.
As such, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) is marking its diamond jubilee with an in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton, starting Oct. 18 at the
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As a registered non-profit, the orchestra accepts donations over and above your concert patronage. To help keep orchestral music alive, visit or call 250-763-7544. For full-season or individual show tickets, visit . Follow what香蕉视频直播檚 new with the symphony .
