The Gnu's Room is leaving its tight quarters and aisles of bookshelves to host a music festival on the lawn at Pebble Hill from 2-11 p.m. Saturday.
The festival will feature music from 10 local bands and musicians from a variety of genres. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance and $12 the day of the festival.
"Of the 10 bands and musicians performing, all but two have played at The Gnu's Room at some point," said Tina Tatum, The Gnu's Room owner. "The two who have not care about The Gnu's Room and want to support the event."
The genres of the different bands and musicians range from indie rock to jazz and traditional Irish folk music, as well as "some that can't really be categorized because they play a fusion style encompassing many genres," Tatum said.
Tatum said she recommends searching for the music that will be played online to preview before attending the festival.
"Since the festival is an all-day event, people might want to pick and choose which acts they want to see most, especially with all the other events going on in town on the same day," Tatum said.
Ciara Perritano, sophomore in international business, said the music festival sounds like a fun activity for after A-Day.
"I like how there will be a lot of different bands, and with all the other activities it sounds like it will be a really fun festival," Perritano said.
Tatum also said the festival will have many other activities for people.
"There will be food vendors on-site with pizza, barbecue, ice cream, pastries and coffee and other beverages," Tatum said. "A few arts and crafts vendors will have their handiwork on display for sale throughout the day."
Also, a magician, games, bubbles, balloons and hula hoops will be available for children's entertainment.
Charitable organizations, including the Auburn Arts Association and I Am My Brother's Keeper, will be present to provide information about their organizations.
"I am looking forward to providing a fun event where people can be exposed to some of the many talented musicians and artists in the area," Tatum said. "I think they will be surprised that local music can be so good and so entertaining."
All funds raised at the festival are going toward the remodeling project of The Gnu's Room's current space, and any leftover funds will go to the renovation of the basement.
John Peterson, a musician performing at the festival, said he's excited to support The Gnu's Room.
"There's nothing else like it in Auburn," Peterson said. "They're really interested in supporting the community and bringing people together."
Tickets purchased can be used to get a $5 discount on tickets for the No Excuse Music Festival, hosted by the Domestic Violence Intervention Center, which is also Saturday.
"We wanted to cross-promote the events, which are both fundraising efforts by nonprofit organizations," Tatum said.
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