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Near the end of this month, a new local theatre company will take the stage outdoors in Chattanooga. Theatrico presents its debut production - “The Fantasticks” - in front of the Westin Chattanooga on Pine Street from Thursday, July 27th through Saturday, July 29th.

Each month, SoundCorps - the music nonprofit here in Chattanooga - showcases five locally-produced songs in “SoundBites,” which supports our own musicians. Stratton Tingle - executive director of SoundCorps - shares the latest SoundBites with us.

Four years ago, Roe Anderson founded Girl Stance here in the Chattanooga area to help improve the wellbeing of young Black girls. Today, the nonprofit has evolved and moved online, just launching a new initiative known as The P.E.A.R. Academy.

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.