It's that time of the week. Rachel and Scott have plenty to tell you about events in the area, including a micro-brewery's beer fest, adult coloring and a comic book convention. Plus they dish on cultural picks including musical artists Kendrick Lamar & Freakwater- and a new doc about the Black Panther Party. Tune in!
Events discussed this week include:
- The Springfield Art Association continues its Canvas & Cocktail events, plus its International Film Fest. Info here.
- The Illinois Symphony Orchestra has performances in Bloomington & Springfield this weekend, focusing on the music of Brahms, Baker & Beethoven. Info here.
- 'Obed & Isaac's: Cask and Carhartt' outdoor festival is on Saturday. Info here.
- Enamel, Los Injectors & Moondead play a rock n' roll show at Bar None on Saturday. Info here.
- There will be an annual comic book convention in Springfield on Sunday. Info here.
A PBS documentary about the Black Panther Party premiered this week. It's titled "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" & is directed by Stanley Nelson Jr. Watch it here. And you can read a critical take on it from Elaine Brown, a former BPP chairwoman, here. Below is a trailer:
The much talked about and critically acclaimed hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar performed at The Grammys and picked up a couple of the 11 awards he was nominated for. Watch his performance hereand find more of his music, here.
