Those who've been early readers of this site might remember the announcement that Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, and his bevy of babes were going to embark on a Route 66 tour this summer. Another press release Tuesday night announced Love's kickoff of the tour on July 6 with a show at USA Skates … Continue reading Roller Rapper announces kickoff site for 66 tour
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.
Details on the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival
The Madison County Record has details about the 10th annual Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville, Ill., on June 9-10. The gala has one new twist: A new program that will be added this year is the Poker Run. This is a fun and exciting event that will be offered from 3-6 p.m. Participants will travel … Continue reading Details on the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival
The Fat Man, post-walk
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com in his May 15 journal (at the bottom of the page) tells about the leg of his cross-country walk from the West Coast to New York City and his return home. So ... I wonder what's next for him?
“Cars” cast member interviewed
KOTV in Tulsa interviewed author Michael Wallis, who supplied the voice of the Sheriff in the upcoming Pixar film "Cars," co-wrote "The Art of Cars" book about the making of the film, and was a technical adviser for the movie. Wallis said: "This was a tremendous opportunity. Because I'm telling you this, the Pixar crew, … Continue reading “Cars” cast member interviewed
Pain Walker sets up visit in Flagstaff
After a couple of meet-and-greets in Phoenix, Dennis Kinch, who is walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, has set up a session in Flagstaff to meet the public tomorrow. Event Location and Time The Print Shop 2355 N Steves Blvd, Suite A (across from Olson Grain, next to Goodwill) … Continue reading Pain Walker sets up visit in Flagstaff
Time magazine takes a look at “Cars”
Richard Corliss of Time magazine had a chance to see Pixar's "Cars" and interview director John Lasseter. I think Corliss liked the film: Existing both in turbo-charged today and the gentler '50s, straddling the realms of Pixar styling and old Disney heart, this new-model Cars is an instant classic. Also, for those wishing that Lasseter … Continue reading Time magazine takes a look at “Cars”
Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Illinois Route 66 preservationist extraordinaire John Weiss and his crew on Saturday dug out part of a pedestrian tunnel that once was used to walk under Route 66 in Odell, Ill., according to a report by the Bloomington Pantagraph. About 30 volunteers from the association and town members helped to dig up the first four … Continue reading Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
Two public viewings are scheduled for the Vision 2025 initiative's Route 66 Master Plan in Tulsa County. The news release I received a few days ago says this: The Route 66 Project was selected as part of Vision 2025 to create a tourist destination that would appeal to several generations -- those with memories of … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
“Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
The Upcoming Pixar site reports that the iTunes Music Store is preselling the "Cars" movie soundtrack for $9.99, with an expected release date of June 6 -- three days before the film opens wide. ITunes is already selling Rascal Flatts' version of "Life is a Highway" for 99 cents. Podcasts are available. But what I … Continue reading “Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
John Travolta movie being shot on Route 66
The Alibi, an alternative newspaper in Albuquerque, has paparazzi photos from the film production of a biker comedy, "Wild Hogs," which stars John Travolta and is being shot on the city's Central Avenue, aka Route 66. According to IMDB, the movie also stars Tim Allen, William H. Macy and Martin Lawrence. Here's the plot summary: … Continue reading John Travolta movie being shot on Route 66