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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.

Fashion + Theater = “On The Town” For Performing Arts League

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published November 12, 2024 at 8:38 PM EST
At this year’s Sunday Showcase from the Performing Arts League in the UTC Fine Arts Center.
Performing Arts League
At this year’s Sunday Showcase from the Performing Arts League in the UTC Fine Arts Center.

Where does fashion meet theater this week here in Chattanooga?

For the Performing Arts League, they meet “On The Town.”

That’s the title of a new event for the League - this Friday, starting at 11 AM at The Walden Club - to support the scholarships and grants that the nonprofit provides to students in dance, music and theater in this city and Hamilton County.

Karen Wilson is the League’s board president.

Julian Ramirez De Arellano - a student at The Baylor School and a scholarship recipient - will be performing at “On The Town.”
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