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Hear stories of Chattanooga elders in the play “Unmasking.” Slices of Wayne White’s funhouse of Chattanooga history. New opportunities and honors for artists from ArtsBuild. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

A few years ago, artist Wayne White created his own indoor funhouse history of his native Chattanooga, filled with puppets and sculptures - known as Wayne-o-Rama. Part of that work is now on display at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

ArtsBuild is the nonprofit hub that supports local artists here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. As we approach the home stretch for this summer, there’s a lot going on - including a new round of grants for artists.

A few months ago, the Tomorrow Building at Somer Station opened in Chattanooga’s North Shore neighborhood - on Somerville Avenue off Cherokee Boulevard, in the former Chattanooga Printing and Engraving Building.

“Sip Paint & Spit” at the James Baldwin Festival of Words. Chatt Town Cool Down for the home stretch of summer. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Later this week, the James Baldwin Festival of Words will be held here in Chattanooga - and we’re sharing a series of conversations here on “Scenic Roots.” The festival begins with “Sip Paint & Spit: Open Mic Poetry Meets Paint” on Friday starting at 6 PM at Chattanooga Theatre Centre.

The river is calling, the river is calling, the river is calling. This Friday and Saturday, Outdoor Chattanooga - with Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors - hosts Chatt Town Cool Down along the Tennessee River.

Day two of the James Baldwin Festival of Words - Saturday at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library - offers opportunities for today’s local Black writers to showcase their works and learn from fellow writers. Marsha Mills and Carlos Davis are with Rhyme N' Chatt.

For the end of day two at the James Baldwin Festival of Words this weekend in Chattanooga, an interactive game show and a panel discussion will be held on Saturday, starting at 4:30 PM, at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library. I spoke with Donivan Brown - and UTC's Dr. Chandra Ward - about "The Baldwin Effect."

This week, we’ve been looking ahead to the James Baldwin Festival of Words here in Chattanooga. The festival celebrating the African-American author and activist begins Friday, and it ends Sunday with the Shades of Poetry Showcase - featuring Erika Roberts as the poetic narrator.