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An art exhibition here in Chattanooga celebrates the creator in each of us. “Familiar Strangers” - founded by Robert Schoolfield - features works by him, and from three friends and collaborators: Jet Smith, Matthew Cook and Landon Marshall. The exhibition takes place Friday - starting at 5:30 PM - at 7616 Lee Highway.

Bruzenskey Bois on “Hip Hip Is New Urbanism” at CIVIQ. Mark Kennedy of The Chattanooga Times Free Press. A sculpture that honors an inspiring legacy at The AIM Center. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Hip-hop was born in the city - a cultural product of its socioeconomic time. Now, what first took shape as a music genre a half-century ago, and what it has inspired since, has something to say about cities today - and what cities can be. Bruzenskey Bois will talk about "Hip Hop Is New Urbanism" for the premiere of this fall's CIVIQ series here in Chattanooga, presented by Chattanooga Design Studio.

The other day, we brought you a conversation with Mark Kennedy, a reporter and columnist for The Chattanooga Times Free Press - about the “Remember When?” feature that began in early 2020.Mark is also the author of the “Life Stories” column in the Times Free Press - and here, we talk about that.

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.

Bob Boyer & Brian McSween on the Kviv City Ballet at UTC. Voices of Ukraine: Marina Peshterianu & UTC’s Dr. Irina Khmelko. Amy Donahue of UTC Advancement on Mocs Give Day 2022. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

This week, a dance company from Ukraine - in exile since Russia’s invasion more than six months ago - will perform on our campus: the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The world-renowned Kviv City Ballet will present a feature-length “Swan Lake” on Wednesday - and on Thursday and Friday, it will offer a mixed repertoire with the Chattanooga Ballet.

Luis Contreras and Gisela Bellina of The Local Juicery and Kitchen are among the voices you will hear from the Latino community in Chattanooga on “Scenic Roots” during this Hispanic Heritage Month, in a series of conversations in collaboration with La Paz Chattanooga: “Raíces” - or “Roots” in Spanish.

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)

Our monthly conversation with Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly. A walking tour through the lesser-known history of Chattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots."