Richard Winham shares a concert featuring world-acclaimed pianist George Li from the John Hamm Performing Arts Series at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, GA.

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Beyond The Library: George Li

In this final conversation in our series, Mariann Martin, Eric Atkins and Steve Derthick of The Ed Johnson Project talk about the memorial in this century for remembrance, reconciliation and healing at the south end of Chattanooga’s Walnut St. Bridge.

The Ed Johnson Conversations, Part VI: The Memorial On The Walnut St. Bridge

Richard Winham speaks with David Tahere, assistant professor of music - and curator of the annual John Hamm Concert Series - at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain.

Talking Writing: David Tahere

Here in Chattanooga, teaching artists work with Early Head Start teachers, sharpening their skills with the tools of arts-based learning for their toddlers.

Teaching The Arts For Early Head Start

Teaching the arts through Early Head Start in Chattanooga. Talking Writing: Prof. David Tahere of Covenant College. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Scenic Roots - Weds 3/10/21

Richard Winham shares a conversation with Nate Emery, host and producer of “Valley Sounds” on our public radio cousin WLRH in Huntsville, Alabama - part of our “Sounds of the Southeast” heard on weekends here on WUTC.

Nate Emery Brings Huntsville’s “Valley Sounds”

Dr. Bob Zylstra is director of behavioral medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Campus here in Chattanooga. On Thursday at 5:30 PM, he will present a free online class through The Chattery, titled: “Ethics and End of Life Care.”

Ethics, End-Of-Life Care And COVID-19

A few weeks ago, I visited the Bandwidth stage at SoundCorps Studio here in Chattanooga. SoundCorps supports musicians in this area - and the nonprofit created the Bandwidth program to increase access to training and technology for professional grade live streaming.

On The Bandwidth Stage At SoundCorps Studio

In these times, when the show must go on, it must go online. That’s how the UTC Theatre Company decided to stage its spring production project: “Vaudevillia.”

“Vaudevillia” Online At UTC Theatre Company

The Tivoli Theatre here in Chattanooga marks its centennial on March 19th, a week from Friday. This past year has been rough for "The Jewel of the South,” Memorial Auditorium and the Walker Theatre - all shuttered by the pandemic.

The Challenge Of Bringing "The Jewel Of The South" Back To Life

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation’s Recovery Fund Challenge. Steve Ray of UTC Theatre Company talks “Vaudevillia.” SoundCorps’ Emily Kate Boyd; Nate Emery of “Valley Sounds.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Scenic Roots - Tues 3/09/21

Richard Winham shares a virtual performance by Patrick Landeza - Hawaiian Slack Key guitarist, singer, writer, teacher and chef - from his home in California for the Mountain Spirit Music Series at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

Mountain Spirit: Patrick Landeza

Michael Ray Taylor is the author of the book “Hidden Nature: Wild Southern Caves.” Earlier this year, his byline appeared on an opinion piece in The New York Times - titled: “A Ray of Hope in a Slimy Southern Cave.”

Subterranean Fights To Protect Southern Caves

Purpose Point Community Health opened last year in East Chattanooga. The clinic - a nonprofit founded by Mt. Canaan Baptist Church - serves uninsured patients in underserved communities as an all-inclusive center for health and wellness.

A Place For Community Health In The Pandemic

In Southside Chattanooga, the future of 3D printing is taking shape. A new location for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union at West 20th St. - now under construction, to be completed in the spring - features the first 3D-printed facade for a building.

Where 3D Printing Branches Forward

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