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Photo by Sam Harrel
Beader Patty Olsen works at her table in The Open Market on Friday, July 17, 2008, at 1604 College Rd. Olsen has sold jewelry and other hand-crafted items for more than 20 years — always without a retail space where customers could peruse her products. Now, her booth at the market is laden with unique, creative items. The Open Market offers space for rent. Vendors can set up tables and displays for days, weeks or months. Customers can shop the tables whether the renters are present or not, as long as the market is open.