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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 On Funk Goddess Betty Davis + Taylorville Band's New Album 'IHeartMom'

c/o Fill in the Blank

This week on The Scene Rachel and Scott are joined by two members of the band Fill in the Blank - they have a show coming up at the Black Sheep on Saturday and will release a new album there. 

Other include the First Friday art show at Cafe Brio (and also at Cafe Andiamo - an acoustic set will take place there featuring Carrie Jo Stucki, Tenika Beard and Dustin Strother from 6 - 7:30.) The Art Theater Co-opin Champaign has a host of good movies to check out this weekend, including The Lady From Shanghai starring Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. Here's the trailer:

For those who liked the movie Spotlight, Rachel suggests this PBS Frontline documentary (watch it all, here.)

Scott is excited about some new releases of lost music by Betty Davis, an unsung funk pioneer.

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