Cruise ship kicks

Apparently the Disney Wonder cruise ship contains a Route 66-themed nightclub area. A deejay for KSON-FM in San Diego takes us through its hallway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bna_bZy7zxc The Disney Wonder's website reveals this is for the Cadillac Lounge and a couple of other taverns. More about it: Cadillac Lounge is a 66-seat, vintage Cadillac-themed piano bar located … Continue reading Cruise ship kicks

Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire

We learned a few days ago that a mural in downtown Pontiac, Ill., will use a design by Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, who died of cancer in December 2009 before the mural was completed. Today, the Pontiac Daily Leader reports that the building's mural not only will include Waldmire's design, but also a likeness … Continue reading Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire

Joplin marathon may be run by locals

After having a Florida-based firm run the inaugural Mother Road Marathon from Commerce, Okla., to Joplin, Mo., it appears the 2011 edition of the footrace will use locals to organize the 26.2-mile race instead. The Joplin City Council instructed Joplin Sports Authority and the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau to put together the Oct. 9 marathon, … Continue reading Joplin marathon may be run by locals