THRIFT STORY

Have you ever wanted to donate an item to a thrift store but just can’t let go because of the story behind it (like that camo hat you picked up at that amazing barbecue place in Austin, Texas)? Have you ever picked up an item at a thrift store and wished you knew the story behind it (like that T-shirt that reads “Cats Like To Dance, Too”)?

The producers of Thrift Story have! Lydia Emmanouilidou, Amulya Shankar and Tristan Cimini – three public radio producers based in Boston. And here’s what they’re doing about it. In collaboration with PRX Podcast Garage and Aeronaut Neighborhood Nights Allston, they’ll be hosting a yard-sale-style event with a catch: all items come with their backstories.

During the event, you can share your stories inside the PRX Podcast Garage studio. And if you want to share new stories about your oh-so-storied possession – or see where your donated item ended up – you can do so anytime with #thriftstory.

So come by, have a beer, get some stories, and head to Zone 3 on Wednesday, September 20!