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(Aired 4/13/2024) For the first half of this week’s "Open Book," my guests are the local playwrights, actors and producers Jason Tinney and Holly Morse-Ellington. In the second half of the show, my guest is novelist Melodie Edwards.

(Aired Sat 2/10/24) Mason Jennings - the Minnesota singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - is the guest for this episode of "The Songbirds Radio Hour," recorded at the Songbirds Guitar and Pop Culture Museum in downtown Chattanooga.

Now in its 70th year, the Hunter Museum of American Art here in Chattanooga has evolved in many ways through the decades. As we conclude our conversation series in collaboration with the Museum, we talk about the Hunter and African-American art.

What are the challenges and opportunities ahead for child care and early education here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County? The Early Matters Action Plan aims to offer a few answers - and a few strategies on how to achieve them.

As we hear and as we open up about challenges to mental health, we encounter opportunities to learn and to heal together. That’s the goal of Chattanooga Community Circles Day, a free community event on Saturday, August 16th from Noon to 4 PM at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

In Dalton, teachers at Eastside Elementary School step into the wrestling ring with costumes, dramatic entrances and death-defying moves for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser to boost school spirit and encourage student engagement.

Next weekend, a piece of public art will be unveiled at The AIM Center here in Chattanooga: a sculpture, titled “Positive Space.” The sculpture - which honors Bonnie Currey-Stamps, the center’s co-founder who died last year - will be unveiled on Saturday, October 1st at 11 AM.

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.

Let’s stay with mental health and tell you about another opportunity in Chattanooga aimed at lifting the stigma, providing help - and having fun. On Saturday, September 17th, starting at 5 PM, this year’s Mental Health Fun Fair comes to Miller Park - sponsored by MySuspire.

ArtsBuild - the nonprofit here in Chattanooga which supports local artists - also provides opportunities for students in the Hamilton County schools. Amy Lowdermilk is programs manager at ArtsBuild. (aired Thu 9/29/22)