Songbirds Guitar Museum
Songbirds Guitar Museum, the world’s largest private collection of rare, vintage guitars, will celebrate the museum’s grand opening with a series of events beginning on Friday, March 10, through Sunday, March 12. The family-friendly, guitar-oriented, pop culture museum is on the campus of the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Throughout the weekend, Songbirds Guitar Museum will host an educational session titled "Les Paul – From Start to Finish." Longtime friend of the late Les Paul, Jim Wysocki provides insight into the inventor, musician and philanthropist. Attendees will be able to touch and play Les Paul’s personal guitars, and see his earliest inventions that helped advance guitar technology. Admission to this event is included in the cost of a museum ticket. Tickets are available at www.SongbirdsGuitars.com.
Celebrate the grand opening of Songbirds Guitar Museum at a street festival showcasing local entertainment on Saturday, March 11, from 12-5 p.m. The festival will take place on Station Street between Market Street and Rossville Avenue in front of the museum. The festival is free and open to the public. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and regular admission tickets are required.
The outdoor party will feature the Gibson Guitar traveling museum and live shows throughout the day. The musical line-up includes Chattanooga Girls Rock, The Pool (British Invasion Rock and Roll), The Drew Sterchi Band (Blues) and The Communicators (Pop, Rock, Rap). The Station Street restaurants and retailers will be open.