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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: Pro Wrestling & A Psychedelic Enya Cover

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold

Published February 25, 2016 at 6:20 PM CST

This week Rachel and Scott talk about a pro-wrestling event at a high school and an interesting documentary about an elusive Native American artist that is screening in town. Plus, local playwrights will see their productions on stage - you can be in the audience as well.

Events discussed this week include:

Two shows at Black Sheep over the weekend, info here.
Lanphier High School will host an evening of pro-wrestling on Saturday night. Info here.
Route 66 Film Festival presents the doc Searching for Eddie Running Wolf on Saturday night. Info here.
Saturday night you can see an evening of local one-act plays. Info here.
The Phoenix Center hosts a trivia night on Saturday. Info here.

Find more events at the Illinois Times.

Find more from the A.V. Club's "Undercover" series, here.