Will Catsup Bottle Summerfest return?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Amanda St. Amand wandered over to the informal gathering this past weekend near the World's Largest Catsup Bottle (it's actually a water tower) in Collinsville, Ill., after the namesake's annual festival was canceled several weeks ago. In essence, the festival got the ax during a dispute between the nonprofit Downtown Collinsville … Continue reading Will Catsup Bottle Summerfest return?

City of Rialto may tear down Orange Bowl

The residents of Rialto, Calif., are tired of long-abandoned properties that attract vagrants, vandalism and weeds. Among the targeted "eyesores" are the Orange Bowl and an old Shell station along Foothill Boulevard, aka Route 66, reports the San Bernardino County Sun. The current owner of the Orange Bowl says he has gained two retail tenants … Continue reading City of Rialto may tear down Orange Bowl

“Route 66” remix

Here's  a video for a remix of Depeche Mode's version of "Route 66." The footage is all over the place, but it's well-produced. There also is a clip near the end of the song's original composer, Bobby Troup, performing.