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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 With Betsy Dollar Of The Springfield Art Association

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold,

Rachel Otwell

Published December 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM CST

Betsy Dollar in the Springfield Art Association's main gallery

This week Rachel and Scott head to Springfield's oldest home, Edwards Place. It's on the Springfield Art Association's campus in the Enos Park Neighborhood. They hear from the organization's director, Betsy Dollar, for a year-in-review interview.

We also hear about the Holiday Walksin Springfield, and Scott profiles the Brazilian psychedelic rock band Os Mutanteswhile Rachel previews some tunes off NPR's Top 100 Songs of 2016list for our regular 'Culture Corner' segment. Have a listen!