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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 Talks Murderous Meat Pies & Bonesstock Music Fest

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This week Scott and Rachel talk with Betsy Dollar of the Springfield Art Association about the recent change the organization went through when they merged with the former Prairie Art Alliance (now considered the Springfield Art Association Collective.) Also featured is the Champaign-area band Bones Jugs, this year is the third BONESSTOCK music fest, it takes place in Urbana on Saturday. More info here. Tune in now to hear some music from that band and much, much more:

Also this weekend: Scott helped organize a pop-up art and music show at The Pharmacy in Springfield Saturday night, info here. The Springfield Art Association has an exhibition featuring photographs from across the country called 'A Culture of Images' - it will be up through the end of the month, info here. And at the Muni Opera in Springfield, Sweeney Todd has its closing weekend. Info here.

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