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The Scene
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 On The Lincoln Square Theatre's 100th Bday Bash & Hauntings

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold,
Rachel Otwell
Published October 21, 2016 at 11:32 AM CDT
marquee from the theatre in Decatur

Friday a 100th birthday bash is taking place for the Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur. We hear about its storied past and plans for the future, in this spoooooky episode of The Scene. We also hear about a Halloween themed show at the Black Sheep venue in Springfield on Saturday, plus much more... Tune in!

  * A note that plans have changed re: the Torch Tuesday show mentioned. More info is here.
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Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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