The Amarillo Globe-News published a long story today about Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation. Registration may be required to read the story, but it's free.
Month: January 2006
Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
The Kalamazoo Gazette spoke with Pixar Animation's John Lasseter, who is directing the Route 66-themed movie "Cars," set for release in June. Lasseter was in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. Lasseter briefly talks about the film's plot, and his remarks about casting reveal one reason why Pixar films are so successful: ... … Continue reading Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
Wigwam hospitality
Sockgirl of the glitter & the gleam blog has been thinking about driving Route 66. Her desire to hit the Mother Road further inflamed after receiving this e-mail from the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz., about reservations. Hello, Yes, we have availability for those dates. We have kept the same original furniture since our father … Continue reading Wigwam hospitality
The spirit of Will Rogers
Jay Clarke of UPI pays a visit to the Will Rogers Museum and the Route 66 town of Claremore, Okla. There is this disquieting opening paragraph: He was one of the great wits of the 20th century, a homey philosopher and the top box-office attraction of his time. Yet many people today don't know his … Continue reading The spirit of Will Rogers
Big day in Chandler
A bunch of local dignitaries showed up in Chandler, Okla., on Saturday for the "Arms Around the Armory" ceremonies, including state politicians, philanthropists and city officials. But the day's big stars were an enormous stone building and the most famous highway in the world, Route 66. The first photo was from the groundbreaking ceremony for … Continue reading Big day in Chandler
Root around on Route 66
Xeltifon works as a doorman in Albuquerque and writes a blog called Random Musings, Cont'd. Today, he waxes ecstatic about a blue-cheese green chile burger he ate at a place on Central Avenue. It's right up there with the Owl Cafe in San Antonio in terms of sheer distinctiveness -- I've never encountered anything like it … Continue reading Root around on Route 66
Chow down the Big Texan’s history
Kathy Weiser, who owns the very cool Legends of America site, also has a Legends of America blog. Today, she writes about the storied history of the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, of the "free 72-ounce steak if you eat it in an hour" fame. Check it out.
Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
The Associated Press is reporting that about 150 pieces of art from Los Angeles' Bohemian art scene of the 1960s are going on display at a high-rise residential tower in L.A. That includes the centerpiece -- Dennis Hopper's Route 66 photograph titled "Double Standard," shown above (hat tip to Art Collections for Educators). Hopper, as … Continue reading Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
“Disgusting” El Vado for sale for $3.25 million
Owner Richard Gonzales testifed under oath during Landmarks Commission hearings that El Vado Motel on Albuquerque's Route 66 was "disgusting" and "not viable." But I got word today from an Albuquerque source that I trust implicitly that Gonzales has put the "disgusting" and "not viable" El Vado up for sale with an asking price of … Continue reading “Disgusting” El Vado for sale for $3.25 million
Council will decide on El Vado on Feb. 6
Ed Boles with the City of Albuquerque today said the recommendation to designate El Vado Motel on Route 66 a city landmark will be introduced at the next council meeting Jan. 18 and the council will vote on it Feb. 6. You can use this handy contact form to let the councilors know you want … Continue reading Council will decide on El Vado on Feb. 6