I overlooked this story a few weeks ago, but the neon Route 66 sign at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa was damaged by a thief or vandal. The sign has been taken down for repairs and will be re-erected when it's completed. --- Season 3 of the original "Route 66" television series will be … Continue reading Notes from the road
Month: November 2008
Palm Springs Follies opens Route 66-themed season
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies opened its "Get Your Kicks!" season on Tuesday. The entire season (through mid-May) uses the music and history of Route 66 as its inspiration. The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif., interviewed Route 66 advocate and Follies technical adviser Jim Conkle about the production and the Mother Road. Some excerpts: … Continue reading Palm Springs Follies opens Route 66-themed season
Senator may block Route 66 Corridor program’s renewal
The well-regarded Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is up for a 10-year renewal by the U.S. Senate. However, one man -- Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) -- is threatening to scuttle the measure. Ironically, Coburn's constituents in Oklahoma have directly benefited from the program, which sunsets in late 2009. More than a dozen owners of historic … Continue reading Senator may block Route 66 Corridor program’s renewal
A different path
Route 66 slide shows are posted all the time on YouTube. But this one from Rosita in Great Britain is a little different. It contains a few photos from unusual angles, and it's quite an experience to hear a banjo with the techno soundtrack.