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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 Previews Champaign's Pygmalion Festival

This week Rachel and Scott preview central Illinois' premiere music fest - the Pygmalion Festivalwhich celebrates music, art, technology, literature - and new this year, food. A whole extra weekend has been added to this year's roster, and it runs from the 16th thru the 24th. 

For Culture Corner, Scott reviews Johnathan Richman's new album, and Rachel plays some of the bands that will be part of Pygmalion, including the hip-hop duo Mother Nature(interview with them is forthcoming, look for it next week!)

We also talk about a showcelebrating 11 years of Black Sheep; David Brodsky's photo exhibitat the Cardologist's new location in Springfield, and lots more! Tune in!

Here some videos featuring some of the bands that will play the Pygmalion Festival in Champaign:

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