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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: Sea Food (Not What You Think) + Looming, Etc. Etc.

Illinois Times/Pat Yeagle

Check out this week's version of THE SCENE with Scott Faingold and me. (Make sure to read Scott's cover story on the band Looming, pick up a free copy around town or read it here.)  

Take a listen:

Events discussed this week include:

  • Dave Adams plays at the Walnut Street Winery in Rochester on Friday night at 8pm.
  • Grease the musical will be at New Salem. Info here.
  • Los Injectors, Go! Tsunami & Wolf Crick Boys will play at Bar None on Friday night.
  • Black Sheep will have shows Friday & Saturday night, info here.
  • Ragna Rye will play on Saturday night, info here.
  • At 10 A.M. on Saturday in Mt. Olive, there will be a rededication of the Mother Jones memorial. Info here.

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SCOTT'S PICK:

RACHEL'S PICK:

SONG OF THE WEEK:

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