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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: Vachel Lindsay & Contemporary Poetry

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold

Published March 30, 2016 at 4:20 PM CDT

This week we talk about a "SlutWalk" planned for this weekend, and Nikki Overcash joins us to discuss one of Springfield's literary heroes and ways to celebrate National Poetry Month in town (click herefor a list of those events.) Tune in!

Events discussed this week include:

A SlutWalk and concert is planned on Saturday - it's an all-day event. Info here& here.
End Times Trio plays at Cafe Brio on Friday night. Info here.
A hip-hop "Homegrown Live" event is on Saturday. Info here.
Local punk darlings The Timmys & NIL8 have a show with out-of-towners at Bar None on Friday. Info here.

For more events head to the Illinois Times calendar.