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Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots - Weds 1/31/24

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published January 31, 2024 at 9:47 PM EST

Scenic Roots - Weds 1/31/24

“Seven Guitars” from August Wilson’s Century Cycle at CTC.
BHM at the Bessie; “Origins” at Creative Arts Guild in Dalton.
For ETC’s New Beginnings: “Short Attention Span Theatre.”
These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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Ray Bassett

Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.

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