J.J. Cale, a Tulsa Central High School alum whose songs became hits for other artists and proved to be a huge influence on Eric Clapton, died of a heart attack Friday night. He was 74. You can read all sorts of obituaries and tributes (including this one by roadie Dave Hoekstra). But one cannot compile … Continue reading Songwriter J.J. Cale dies
Month: July 2013
Wacky weather hits Albuquerque and Tulsa
A severe thunderstorm brought wind gusts of nearly 90 mph and caused flash flooding and power outages Friday in Albuquerque, reported several media outlets, including the Albuquerque Journal newspaper. That storm follows another storm just a few days ago in Tulsa that caused 70 mph wind gusts and knocked out power to more than 100,000 … Continue reading Wacky weather hits Albuquerque and Tulsa
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Take a virtual tour of Cain’s Ballroom
If you've never been to the historic Cain's Ballroom concert venue in Tulsa, here's a virtual tour courtesy of Google Maps. You can even go onto the mezzanine: View Larger Map The Google Maps images were taken this week by Mother Road Media LLC in Tulsa, which is a Google Business Tours photographer. If you … Continue reading Take a virtual tour of Cain’s Ballroom
Missouri town painting fire hydrants in a Route 66 theme
The Route 66 town of Sullivan, Mo., is embarking on an unusual art project where its fire hydrants are being repainted to commemorate a landmark or city along the Mother Road, reported the Sullivan Journal. Although the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., the mural project will cover that distance from the city … Continue reading Missouri town painting fire hydrants in a Route 66 theme
University of New Mexico receives grant for Route 66 plaza
The University of New Mexico School of Architecture & Planning received a $150,000 federal grant to design a Route 66 plaza of gathering and garden spaces in Albuquerque, reported Albuquerque Business First. The funds were designated by the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town program to design a community garden/plaza space along historic Route … Continue reading University of New Mexico receives grant for Route 66 plaza
Arrest prompts Williams to review parking ordinance
A questionable arrest, plus a discrepancy in no-parking zones, have prompted the city of Williams, Ariz., to review its ordinance for downtown parking, reported the Williams-Grand Canyon News. For a town that gets its lifeblood from Grand Canyon and Route 66 tourism, the situation is appalling: --- Amy Fredrickson, owner of the Grand Canyon Hotel, has … Continue reading Arrest prompts Williams to review parking ordinance
Broadway stage manager provides face-lift to Baxter Springs museum
An alum of Baxter Springs High School in southeastern Kansas is using his talents as a stage manager on Broadway to make long-needed improvements to the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. According to the Joplin Globe, Brian Rardin has been working on the project for more than a year from his New York City … Continue reading Broadway stage manager provides face-lift to Baxter Springs museum
Ted Drewes offers college money to its employees
I've been to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard dozens of times in St. Louis and I never knew it did this -- offers generous amounts of money for college to its employees. KTVI-TV in St. Louis has the story if you want to watch the video. The Route 66 landmark provides $2,000 each semester to employees … Continue reading Ted Drewes offers college money to its employees
New Berwyn business inspired by Route 66 trip
A toy and candy shop in Berwyn, Ill., exists because of the inspiration Route 66 gave to owner Tracy Balnis, according to a news release from the Berwyn Development Corp. Rissi's Old Time Candy & Toys, located on 6834 W. Windsor Ave. in Berwyn's Depot District less than a half-mile north of Ogden (Route 66), … Continue reading New Berwyn business inspired by Route 66 trip