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Allan Harris on “Cross That River,” a Black Cowboy Musical. Jet-set farce “Boeing Boeing” lands on Signal Mountain. Garry Posey on “Doubt: A Parable” at Ensemble Theatre. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

In the years after the Civil War, a quarter of the cowhands in the West were Black. Allan Harris is a jazz vocalist, guitarist and composer in Harlem who brings that story to life in “Cross That River” - a musical that comes to Southeast Tennessee on Thursday night, starting at 7:30 PM, at the Athens City Middle School.

Our own Richard Winham shares a preview of “Boeing Boeing” by Signal Mountain Playhouse, premiering Friday at the Mountain Arts Community Center.

The new season at Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga begins next week with “Doubt: A Parable.” The play by John Patrick Shanley premieres on Friday, February 17th at Rivermont Presbyterian on Hixson Pike - one of three venues for ETC this season.

Re-Wake is a faith-based nonprofit here in Chattanooga that aims to reduce recidivism by providing employment assistance and family support to those who need a second chance after serving time behind bars.

It was a pivotal partnership across racial and religious lines during the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. That story is told in the documentary film “Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” - and on Thursday starting at 6 PM, it will be screened at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga.

In the heart of Chattanooga, Broad Street links the downtown with the Riverfront. “Reimagining Broad Street” is a planning process to redevelop the corridor as a - quote - “premier public street.” River City Company - along with the City of Chattanooga and Chattanooga Design Studio - have been soliciting community input.

The future in computing is quantum - and that future will unfold here in Chattanooga. Near the end of last year, EPB - the city’s public utility and a trailblazer in high-speed internet - announced the first commercial quantum network in this country, aimed at researchers and entrepreneurs.

Songwriters Stage is a showcase for the creative spirit of Chattanooga’s music makers. This year’s competition series begins Friday starting at 7 PM at Gate 11 Distillery in the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Mark Anderson of Chattown Stages presents Songwriters Stage.

The future of quantum computing, powered in Chattanooga. For Broad Street, a reimagining with the public in mind. Step up, music makers, for this year’s Songwriters Stage. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”