"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

A Summer For “Jews, Blues & All That Jazz” In Chattanooga

Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio

A painting by Tom Farnam, part of the arts exhibition for “Jews, Blues & All That Jazz.”
tomfarnam.com

“Jews, Blues and All That Jazz” is a summer collaboration across cultures here in Chattanooga.

It begins on Sunday, starting at 2 PM, at the Jewish Cultural Center with the opening of an art exhibition and a CD release.

The series continues with Jazz in the Lounge concerts at Barking Legs Theater through the end of next month - and a film screening at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center the weekend after Independence Day.

Ann Treadwell is with the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga.

Bruce Kaplan is with Barking Legs Theater.

A painting of jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman by Maxine Hess, part of the arts exhibition for “Jews, Blues & All That Jazz.”
Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga
Dr. Clark White, a.k.a. deaconbluz.
deaconbluz

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email