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The next play at Chattanooga Theatre Centre delves into the dark side of a family in Oklahoma for whom the word “dysfunctional” would be an understatement. “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts - which premieres on Friday - tells a raw tale of revelations about the Weston family.

Día de los Muertos - or Day of the Dead - is a Latin American tradition, observed mostly in Mexico, that honors the dead with festivals and celebrations. Each year, it falls on November 1st and 2nd - but Creative Arts Guild in Dalton will celebrate early, on Friday starting at 6 PM.

For Chattanooga, Leslie Jordan was one of a kind. The actor and singer - who won an Emmy for his role on TV’s “Will and Grace” - died yesterday in a car crash in Hollywood at age 67. Here, we pay tribute to the life and memory of this UTC alum.

Jose Otero is an educator at The Howard School here in Chattanooga. Viri Marin launched the Chattanooga Community Fridge. Xavier Cotto started XCeed Events, which produces and promotes events to amplify the Latino arts. I spoke with them for our conversation series “Raíces” - or “Roots” in Spanish - in collaboration with La Paz Chattanooga.

This year, the Hunter Museum of American Art has celebrated its 70th anniversary here in Chattanooga. Nandini Makrandi is the Hunter’s chief curator. Kitty Caldwell is a member of the museum’s board of trustees - and chairman of the acquisitions committee.

As the Hunter Museum of American Art celebrates 70 years here in Chattanooga, we’re bringing you a series of conversations on its history, legacy and impact. Our guests for this conversation: Adera Causey and Athena Buxton with the Hunter - and James McKissic of ArtsBuild.

Parks planner Mitch Silver, coming to CIVIQ in Chattanooga. UTC’s Jennifer Lynberg on teaching prospective teachers. Shanna Forrestall on this year’s Chattanooga Fashion Expo. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

As Chattanooga develops its Parks and Outdoors Plan, a national expert in parks will add his voice to the dialogue. Mitchell Silver - a former commissioner for the New York City Parks Department - will be the next speaker at CIVIQ, the lecture series from Chattanooga Design Studio.

This month, the Chattanooga Fashion Expo returns for its second year - from Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th. More than just runway shows, the expo offers opportunities in education, networking and mentorship for established and emerging creatives in fashion.

Reginald Smith II of The Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga. SoundCorps’ Stratton Tingle on the return of Rail and Hops. The taste of success at Double Cola turning 100 years old. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”