Come along for the next episode of The Scene ... where Scott Faingold and I discuss Springfield's newest festival, Springfield's newest counter-festival to the new festival, one of our favorite cartoonists/artists - and much, much more!
Events discussed this week include:
- The Downtown Bacon Throwdown is underway - Friday and Saturday. Feat. local food vendors, local music (+Pure Prairie League) and a kids area. Info here.
- Black Sheep will host a Vegan Throwdown on Saturday. More info on that, and upcoming shows this weekend and Monday at the DIY music venue is here.
- DEMO Gallery has an art opening and new exhibit from Korean-born artist Taehoon Kim, called Mass of Metaphor. Opening Friday night from 6 to 8:30 pm. Info here.
- L.A. Guns plays at Homespun Republic Friday night (whut!?!) Info here.
- On Monday at 4pm in room 212 at the Capitol there will be a public hearing re: closing the Illinois State Museum and other museum system facilities. Public comment is welcome. Info here.
This week's picks:
- Lynda Barry's graphic novel "One! Hundred! Demons" was Rachel's first taste of the author (loved the book!) Meanwhile, Barry has loooong been a fave of Scott's. Find out more about her here and here.
Check out the tune 'Ice Fishing' by the Chicago group The Cairo Gang:
