Peaceful Pieces Exhibit Sep 08-09, 12-16, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit of quilts and poetry by children’s author and illustrator. (Reception Sept. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menard Hall, room 2209.), LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786-2432 .

Showcase: High School Art Teachers Exhibit Sep 08, 12-15, 19-21, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu, Through Sept. 22. Free and open to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Student Faculty Show: Hidden Talents Sep 08-10, 12-17, 19-21, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 1. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Film & Television

Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness Sep 12, 7-9pm, One-hour documentary about a town coming together to take action after antiimmigrant violence devastates the community. City Council Chambers, Third Floor. cphdd.org. Municipal Building, 300 S. Seventh Street.

Route 66 International Film Festival Sep 16-18, 10am-11pm Sat, 10am-8pm Sun, See 62 of the best independent films from around the world. Tickets, 523- 2787. route66filmfestival.net. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 220-0669.

Sounds like a Revolution Sep 20, 7pm, Liberty Brew & View feature documentary about the new wave of protest music sweeping across America. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Ulee’s Gold Sep 19, 7-9pm, 1997 film starring Peter Fonda as Ulee, Vietnam vet, widower, grandfather trying to keep his family together. Discussion follows. September Days of Compassion event. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Children’s Corner

Artacular Spectacular Family Event Sep 17, 11am-3pm, Learn about the art that is all around you through crafts, games, hands-on activities and more. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 5993.

History Camp for Kids Sep 10, 9am-12noon, Free hands-on, family history youth activity. Registration required. [email protected] in advance. fgs.org/2011conference. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, (888) 347-1500.

Kids Ghost Hunting Workshop Sep 09, 7-8:30pm, Ages 8-12, see photos and devices of Springfield Ghost Society then go on an actual ghost hunt of Edwards Place. $15. Register, 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 10, 10am-4pm, “Museum Kicks on Route 66.” History of Mother Road, crafts, activities and games. Free for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.