Country and classical music will be featured in concerts this weekend at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library. Both shows will start at 2:30 p.m. in the downtown library auditorium, 1001 Broad St. Admission is free. For more information, call 757-5030.
Saturday
The U.S. Air Force Academy band Wild Blue Country is known for its broad repertoire and versatility. A favorite in country music circles, the band is regularly featured on the Grand Ole Opry and has appeared with recording artists including Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr., Louise Mandrell and Reba McEntire.
Wild Blue Yonder is one of 10 USAF Academy ensembles whose appearances support community relations, recruiting and deployed troops.
Sunday
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a performance by the CSO String Quintet. Members, all leaders of their respective sections of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera orchestra, are Lisa Dempsey and Sheri Peck (violin), Robert Elder (viola), Eric Reed (cello) and Joe Ferris (double bass).
Performances by the CSO String Quintet incorporate many styles of music, from Mozart to SpongeBob SquarePants. The quintet also will present a concert at the Ooltewah-Collegedale Branch Library at 4 p.m. March 10.