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"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.

New Opportunities And Honors For Artists From ArtsBuild

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ArtsBuild is the nonprofit hub that supports local artists here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

As we approach the home stretch for this summer, there’s a lot going on - including a new round of grants for artists.

James McKissic is president of ArtsBuild - and Melissa Astin is its manager of grants and community engagement.

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  • Hear stories of Chattanooga elders in the play “Unmasking.” Slices of Wayne White’s funhouse of Chattanooga history. New opportunities and honors for artists from ArtsBuild. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • “Unmasking: Chattanooga Elders Speak” is a play of dramatic monologues based on oral history interviews of twelve people in this city - coming to Barking Legs Theater for two already sold-out performances on Sunday, August 20th and Sunday, September 10th.
  • A few years ago, artist Wayne White created his own indoor funhouse history of his native Chattanooga, filled with puppets and sculptures - known as Wayne-o-Rama. Part of that work is now on display at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.