IF YOU GO* What: Schoolhouse Rocks Festival.* When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine.* Where: Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, 865 E. Third St.* Admission: $5 (ages 6 and up).* Phone: 209-5812.* Website: www.mycsas.com.
Music fans can catch the beat on Third Street on Saturday with a Dixieland parade and four bands performing throughout the afternoon. The performances are part of the inaugural Schoolhouse Rocks Festival at Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences.
The all-day music festival opens at noon with the Dixieland parade. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., and the first band takes the stage at 1 p.m. Scheduled to perform are the River City Red Hots, Sterchi Brothers Blues Band, The Cadillac Saints and No Big Deal. All bands feature CSAS alumni and/or parents.
Admission is $5 for all ages (free to children 5 and younger). Concessions will be available. Proceeds will benefit programs at CSAS.
“Five dollars get you over 5 hours of great music,” said David Butler, director of bands at the school. “It looks to be a great event both for our school and the community.”