This week we hear from Emma Wilson. The Springfielder co-wrote/co-directed the new short film Sarah, along with Dave Heinzel - it stars actor Stella Cole. Wilson is also a poet (recently profiled by Scott for the Illinois Times, here) and event organizer, she also has a blog about "creative recovery" called Mental Thrillness. Tune in to hear what she's up to & a sample of her poetry!
Also this week, Thursday March 9th Shaun King, a journalist known for his use of social media and reporting on the Black Lives Matter movement speaks in Urbana, info here. This weekend, there's an art show at the DEMO and another one about the concept of "play", also on the Springfield Art Association campus. And Saturday there is an art pop-up show at the Inn at 835, info here.