This story in the Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald about local Christmas parades has an item that might be of interest to Route 66ers: Kellyville will celebrate “Christmas on Route 66” with its parade on Dec. 9, said Kim Crall, president of the Kellyville Chamber of Commerce. The parade, which starts at 11 a.m., will follow … Continue reading “Christmas on Route 66” parade
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
El Vado demolition permit will likely be rejected
A few weeks ago, Richard L. Gonzales filed for a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of the historic El Vado Motel in Albuquerque. At the time, I expressed doubts such a certificate would be issued. That opinion has been reinforced after I received a report by Maryellen Hennessy, the city's senior planner for the Landmarks … Continue reading El Vado demolition permit will likely be rejected
66 Drive-In included in theater travel guide
The 66 Drive-In on old Route 66 in Carthage, Mo., is one of more than 60 historic theaters listed in the book, "Cinemental Journeys," by Mike and Vicki Walker. The book is a travel guide to classic movie theaters in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The photo of the 66 Drive-In seen above is from … Continue reading 66 Drive-In included in theater travel guide
Don’t make those New Year’s plans yet
Those who were hoping to go to Rory Schepisi's new Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, for a special New Year's Eve opening are advised to keep other options open. Schepisi tells me that because of a three-week delay with electrical work, a special New Year's Eve opening looks "slimmer and slimmer." "But … Continue reading Don’t make those New Year’s plans yet
Historic St. Louis restaurant closes, flees to suburb
Romine's, a famed fried-chicken restaurant on the Riverview Drive alignment of Route 66 of St. Louis since 1931, is closing because of crime and declining sales, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Security was hired to patrol the parking lot and cameras were installed on the outside of the building, but that was not enough to … Continue reading Historic St. Louis restaurant closes, flees to suburb
Wilmington honors a Route 66 booster
The Route 66 town of Wilmington, Ill., honored Angelo Aggelopoulos as the grand marshal of the town's Christmas parade and led the countdown to light the Christmas tree, reported the Kankakee Daily Journal. As far as I'm concerned, the honors are warranted because of this: Tour buses visiting stops along the famous U.S. Route 66 … Continue reading Wilmington honors a Route 66 booster
Route 66 photographer profiled
Melissa Lea, a jewelry designer and Route 66 photographer, earns an extended feature article about her life and times (so far) from her hometown newspaper, the Bedford (Ind.) Times-Mail. If you want to see her work, Melissa's Web site is here.
Signs, signs, everywhere signs
Not that I'm complaining. Illinois is frequently cited as the best-signed state for those who want to follow old Route 66. I've driven the Mother Road from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, and you don't even need a map except for the rare spot where a sign is stolen. Even the … Continue reading Signs, signs, everywhere signs
Elvis no longer eats here
For most of its 22 years, the big neon sign of the landmark Metro Diner at 3001 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66) in Tulsa greeted diners with this on its marquee: "ELVIS EATS HERE." Elvis will have to find someplace else to dine. On Sunday, the Metro closed its doors for good. It soon … Continue reading Elvis no longer eats here
Running on the route
Rod Harsh at Route 66 TV Online was kind enough to send me pictures from yesterday's Route 66 Half-Marathon, which starts at the Kansas-Missouri state line and goes 13.1 miles on old Route 66 to the Kansas-Oklahoma line. The photo above is taken at the historic Rainbow Bridge near Riverton, Kan. Scott Nelson of Eisler … Continue reading Running on the route