The Route 66 Association of Illinois will induct three new members to its Hall of Fame on June 8, during its annual Hall of Fame banquet in Lincoln, Ill., reported the Morris Daily Herald. The newspaper said the association received 17 nominations for the annual induction. The Class of 2013 in the Illinois Route 66 … Continue reading New Illinois Route 66 Hall of Famers announced
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.
Driving Route 66 in Amarillo
Meaghan Collier posted this story she did for KAMR-TV about Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. Much of the segment focuses on the Sixth Street Historic District in Amarillo, and longtime roadies will recognize Bob "Crocodile" Lile being interviewed. https://youtu.be/HYmxLPrt_nw
The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
If you've never seen the 1971 film "Two Lane Blacktop," now's your chance. Someone has posted the entire movie on YouTube. https://youtu.be/INDEPvrKIv0 According to a Wikipedia article about the film: Two-Lane Blacktop is notable as a time capsule film of U.S. Route 66 during the pre-Interstate Highway era, and for its stark footage and minimal … Continue reading The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
Chicken-fried steak at Clanton’s
KTUL-TV in Tulsa continues its series about restaurants that serve chicken-fried steak with a road trip down Route 66 to Vinita, Okla., to visit Clanton's Cafe. If you can't see the video, just click on the link below: KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather Although the segment doesn't mention it, Clanton's also is famous … Continue reading Chicken-fried steak at Clanton’s
Local artist painting mural on McDonald’s Museum
Cartoonist Phil Yeh is painting an elaborate mural on the McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino, Calif., reported the San Bernardino County Sun. Yeh, who created a comic book about Route 66 several years ago, started the mural last year but was slowed by a stroke. Due to partial paralysis, he painted left-handed until he recovered … Continue reading Local artist painting mural on McDonald’s Museum
A word from our sponsor
It looks like the folks at the Schlotzsky's restaurant chain are running a Route 66-themed sandwich special again this summer. It's offering Windy City Pastrami, Albuquerque Turkey, and California Chick sandwiches. https://youtu.be/gEiUpgFA_-8 The new sandwiches will start to appear at Schlotzsky's on June 3, through Aug. 25.
Chicken-fried steak at Tally’s
KTUL-TV has been producing a series of stories about an all-Oklahoma dish -- chicken-fried steak -- in Tulsa. The station featured Tally's Cafe, which has become a strong alternative for Route 66 dining in Tulsa since the Metro Diner was demolished a few years ago. KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather What's interesting is … Continue reading Chicken-fried steak at Tally’s
Road Crew records song for Joplin festival
As it's done for other Route 66-related gatherings, The Road Crew has recorded a new song for the upcoming International Route 66 Festival in Joplin, Mo. It's titled "Boppin' in Joplin," and, yes, it's very Route 66-centric: The Road Crew also will be performing during the festival. Here's the promotional poster for its gigs. You … Continue reading Road Crew records song for Joplin festival
Route 66 pedestrian tunnel will be converted into art space
A long-closed pedestrian tunnel under North Figueroa Street (aka Route 66) in Los Angeles will reopen Saturday night as an art gallery. According to The Eastsider LA, the idea came from Antigua Cultural Coffee House owner Yancey Quinones, who enjoyed walking through the tunnel as a child. The tunnel, however, later was closed by the … Continue reading Route 66 pedestrian tunnel will be converted into art space
Story about Blue Whale becomes a short film
In 2011, Craig Teicher wrote a short fiction piece for Tulsa-based This Land Press that revolved around the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. Later, the essay was adapted into a short film: Imaginary Oklahoma - The Blue Whale of Catoosa from THIS LAND PRESS on Vimeo.