Third Thursday Art Show Sep 15, 5pm-12am, See and buy art by local artists at two locations. Music. thirdthursdayartshow.com. Norb Andy’s. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 691- 1301.
FILM & TELEVISION
Route 66 International Film Festival Sep 16-18, 9:30am-12am Sat, 9:30am-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.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Sep 15, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.
The Last Mountain Sep 21, 7pm, Documentary on mountain-top removal sponsored by Sierra Club and the LLCC Environmental Club. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
The War Game Sep 19, 6pm, Free showing of Peter Watkins’ 1967 documentary-style drama about effects of nuclear attack on a small town. Deemed so horrifying it wasn’t shown by BBC until 1985. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-8328.
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
American Girl Party Sep 20, 6pm, Bring your American girl dolls for this special storytime and stay for a fun craft. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
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.
