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June Fest is a celebration of Central and South American culture in this city. The fiesta is Saturday, from 1 PM to 8 PM, at East Lake Park.

Each month, SoundCorps - the music nonprofit here in Chattanooga - showcases five locally-produced songs in “SoundBites,” which supports our own musicians.

This week, the Divine Poetess - and friends - come to the Hunter Museum of American Art here in Chattanooga. On Thursday, starting at 6 PM, their program for the Vision + Verse series will explore works by African-American artists in the Hunter’s contemporary galleries.

The Juba Dance Ensemble’s journey through Black dance. “Vision + Verse: The Divine Poetess” at the Hunter Museum. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

With Juneteenth a week away, dance will soon be on display at this year’s Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas. On Friday, starting at 7 PM, the Juba Dance Ensemble will present its inaugural performance at Chattanooga Theatre Centre.

William Isom, director of the Black in Appalachia Project. Rockabilly Shakespeare: “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Kris Bespalec, artist-in-residence at the Houston Museum. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

The Black in Appalachia Project - based here in East Tennessee - highlights stories and contributions of African-Americans throughout this region, the Mountain South in particular. On Thursday, the Project’s director William Isom comes to Chattanooga - at Stove Works, starting at 6 PM.

“The Two Gentlemen of Verona” is this year’s production from the Conasauga Shakespeare Coalition in Northwest Georgia. Performances are this Friday and Saturday at Prater’s Mill in Varnell, and next Friday and Saturday at Burr Performing Arts Park in Dalton.

In the Bluff View Art District in downtown Chattanooga, you’ll find the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. Within its Victorian walls are antiques and collectibles from that era through the Depression era - and quite recently, a new addition: an artist in residence.

Southside Juneteenth Jubilee in Chattanooga’s Alton Park. Obvious Dad’s “Sagittarius Ponderosa” - on stage at UTC. A festival passion for protecting the pollinators around us. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”