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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: Drag Queens & The Symphony

It's that time, take a listen:

Events discussed this week include:

  • The play Unnecessary Farce is in Decatur this weekend.  "A Comedy of Hilarious Proportions: Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors." Info here.
  • Friday, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs at the First Presb. Church. in Springfield. Info here.
  • Friday Greg Brown plays at Sangamon Auditorium. Info here.
  • The Radon Lounge has a show Saturday. Info here.
  • Black Sheep Cafe has a drag show/open mic on Sunday. Info in the flyer posted above.

RIP Kevin Junior

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