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The Scene was our Illinois arts & culture podcast through 2017. Rachel Otwell curated the podcast which provided full-length stories and follow-ups, links to other reports, and conversations with you.This podcast contained a range of stories from the world of arts & culture, from visual art to Springfield's DIY music scene, to profiles of interesting local characters. The podcast was about what makes artists tick, and the diverse culture that exists within our community.

The Scene: Billy Bob And Redneck Cousins Are In Town

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Tune in to this week's version of The Scene:

Events discussed this week include:

  • Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters play at Boondocks on Saturday night.
  • Our American Cousin, the play Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated is at The Hoogland this weekend. 
  • The Radon Lounge has a show with band The Horrible Things.
  • A book published that features the art of Felicia Olin & children's poetry by Vachel Lindsay is being celebrated during two events this weekend. (Info in the interview posted below.)
  • The movie While We're Young is playing in town. 

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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