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(Aired Sat 12/21/24) J. Kasper Kramer talks about "Eyes on the Sky" - her new historical middle grade novel about a young scientist in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 - on this episode of WUTC' "Open Book" with Richard Winham.

Soaring in the sky: Blue Angels Capt. Greg “Boss” Wooldridge. This year’s Statewide Women’s Policy Conference in Chattanooga. “The Long View”: Art on the environment at the Hunter. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

More than a half century ago, the first Earth Day was held in this country - known as the start of today’s environmental movement. This week, a new exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga delves into that movement’s history and impact through art.

Next week, the Statewide Women’s Policy Conference returns to downtown Chattanooga. It happens Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th at The Westin Chattanooga. This year’s conference will be held in honor of Dr. Carol Berz, who died last month.

Through their flight aerobatics in the sky, the Blue Angels showcase the excellence in aviation of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Capt. Greg Wooldridge, now retired Navy, is the only commanding officer - or “Boss” - to lead the Blue Angels for three separate tours. He visited Chattanooga for “The Blue Angels 3D" at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX 3D Theater.

How much does it cost to kickstart saving the money for a child’s potential to learn after high school? That’s the promise of the Chattanooga Future Fund, a pilot program launched by the nonprofit Chattanooga 2.0, backed by public and private partners here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

A few years ago, Chattanooga Theatre Centre presented “Almost, Maine” - described as one of the most popular plays performed across the country. “Love / Sick” is another work by the same playwright - and on Friday, starting at 7:30 PM, that play premieres at CTC, recommended for ages 13 and up.

Young performers gather this weekend for this year’s Sunday Showcase on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The showcase of choral and instrumental music, dance, drama and musical theater is Sunday, starting at 3 PM, in the Fine Arts Center here at UTC.

What do an anthology, a podcast and a “Love Groove” have in common? Here in Chattanooga, they are just a few of the latest creative offerings from Rhyme ‘N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization. Marsha and Carlos Davis are with Rhyme ‘N Chatt.

Seed money for later learning: The Chattanooga Future Fund. “One Rhyme At A Time”: A Rhyme ‘N Chatt podcast - on WUTC. “Love / Sick”: Next on stage at Chattanooga Theatre Centre. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”