“The Great Muslim American Road Trip” begins airing today on PBS-TV

The three-part series "The Great Muslim American Road Trip," which shows a couple exploring their America's Muslim roots during a road trip on Route 66, begins today on PBS-TV. A previously reported description of the series: The series follows rapper Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins as they explore the U.S. “Mother Road” and … Continue reading “The Great Muslim American Road Trip” begins airing today on PBS-TV

Archdiocese to mortgage iconic church in downtown Sante Fe to pay abuse settlements

The iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be mortgaged by the local archdiocese to help it pay off settlements to priests' sexual abuse victims. Archbishop John C. Wester laid out the plan in a letter to parishes earlier this month, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The Cathedral … Continue reading Archdiocese to mortgage iconic church in downtown Sante Fe to pay abuse settlements

Curator of San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe wants it designated a World Heritage Site

The curator of the San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, wants the centuries-old church declared a World Heritage Site, and she making efforts to raise its profile. The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper this week published a profile on the chapel, which is the oldest church in the United States, and its curator, … Continue reading Curator of San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe wants it designated a World Heritage Site

Former church on Chicago’s Route 66 becomes a performing arts center

The former Church of the Epiphany and its campus along Route 66 in Chicago have been converted into a performing arts center that includes a cafe and courtyard after a multimillion-dollar renovation. According to a detailed report by Block Club Chicago, the 19th-century church at 201 S. Ashland Ave. has become the Epiphany Center for … Continue reading Former church on Chicago’s Route 66 becomes a performing arts center

Claremont church erects an unusual nativity along Route 66

This is the time of year when people cruising Route 66 will see many outdoor decorations commemorating the upcoming Christmas holiday. The Claremont United Methodist Church, situated along Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) in Claremont, California, recently put up a Christmas-themed nativity of the figures of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus Christ. But this nativity … Continue reading Claremont church erects an unusual nativity along Route 66

Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel

A Tulsa-based nonprofit organization wants to buy and redevelop the closed and fire-damaged Brookshire Motel into a gift shop, sandwich shop, farmers market, offices and classrooms. The Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center Project aims "to empower individuals, strengthen families, help couples, enhance parenting skills, bring recovery to those struggling with an addiction, assist returning citizens after … Continue reading Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel

Buddhist monk walking much of Route 66

If you're in the western half of Route 66 and see what appears to be a orange-clad Buddhist monk walking on the side of the road, it probably because it is a Buddhist monk. The Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff caught up with Sutham Nateetong when he was in town last week. The Thai Buddhist … Continue reading Buddhist monk walking much of Route 66

Church in historic building hosting fundraiser today for Route 66 Village

The Merge Church, in a historic building in the Red Fork district of southwest Tulsa, is hosting at a matinée screening today of a 1943 John Wayne film as a fundraiser for the nearby Route 66 Village. Merge Church at 4050 Southwest Blvd. (aka Route 66), inside an Art Deco building that once was a … Continue reading Church in historic building hosting fundraiser today for Route 66 Village

New Kingman Splash Pad has a familiar sight

Those who check out the new Kingman Splash Pad at Cecil Davis Park in Kingman, Arizona, may see a familiar sight -- a replica of the old water tower that greets Route 66 travelers going into town. The water park opened last weekend after months of fundraising and work by Desert Construction, Fripps Mohave Construction and AB … Continue reading New Kingman Splash Pad has a familiar sight

Route 66 inspires restoration on historic church sign

A broken sign for a Springfield, Missouri, church found new life. That's thanks to a pastor who is a Route 66 fan. The South Side Baptist Church sign sits at 465 S. Grant Ave., just a few blocks south of the College Street alignment of Route 66 in Springfield. The church is marking its 75th year. The church's sign once was lighted, with the largest … Continue reading Route 66 inspires restoration on historic church sign