article_snippet.sent: But many of the remaining record stores are succeeding -- even thriving -- by catering to a passionate core of customers and collectors.
article_snippet.sent: On Saturday, hundreds of music retailers will hold events to commemorate Record Store Day, an annual celebration of, well, your neighborhood record store.
article_snippet.sent: Many stores will host live performances, drawings, book signings, special sales of rare or autographed vinyl and other happenings.
article_snippet.sent: To Some diehard customers, Some are more than mere stores: Some are cultural institutions that celebrate music history (the entire Duran Duran oeuvre, all in one place!), display artifacts (Aretha Franklin on vinyl!), and nurture the local music scene (hey, here's a CD by your brother's metal band!).
highlights_snippet.sent: Saturday is Record Store Day, celebrated at music stores around the world .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Many stores will host live performances, drawings and special sales of rare vinyl .