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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 Is Visited By Married Couple & 'Outside Mullingar' Co-Stars

Hoogland Center for the Arts

On today's episode we are visited by two big names in Springfield's theater world. 

Aasne Daniels (Vigesaa) & husband James Daniels tell us about a new play making its debut in Central Illinois, it's called Outside Mullingar. They are the the co-stars and James is the director. Click here for more info about show times and tickets (it opens this weekend) and tune in to hear about it and much more!

Scott recommends the book 'Complicated Game' - interviews with Andy Partridge, the leader of the band XTC:

Rachel's favorite band to be featured by NPR's Tiny Deskthis year, PWR BTTM, plays in St. Louis on Friday. Here's their Tiny Desk Concert:

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