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.

Dog’s grave marker moved to Route 66 museum

A grave marker for Brownie, a dog at the Victorville, Calif., railroad depot that greeted soldiers coming home from World War II, will be moved to the California Route 66 Museum, reports the Victorville Daily Press. The marker is being moved because Forrest Park, where it sits, is being torn down. Brownie apparently was a … Continue reading Dog’s grave marker moved to Route 66 museum

Atlanta library to mark 100th year

There are many libraries across the country that are 100 years old or older. But the one in Atlanta, Ill., is distinct. First, it sports an unusual octagon shape. Second, it not only serves as a library, but also as the town's historical museum, which includes Route 66. The Atlanta library turns 100 in March. … Continue reading Atlanta library to mark 100th year

“My Blueberry Nights” trailer

This is the United Kingdom trailer for the Wong Kar Wai film, "My Blueberry Nights." I used it because it's about a minute longer than the other trailers out there, and you get a better feel for the director's visual sense. The road-trip film reportedly takes place in several Route 66 diners. It's scheduled for … Continue reading “My Blueberry Nights” trailer

A special offer to Route 66 News readers

Readers of Route 66 News may remember a story about Vintage Roadside, an Oregon company that specializes in T-shirts featuring cool graphics of defunct roadside businesses from the 1930s to the '60s. Vintage Roadside recently started offering photographs, too. One of their apparel offerings featured a Route 66 business -- the B&B Rancho in Rialto, … Continue reading A special offer to Route 66 News readers

Michael Wallis named as consultant to Cars Land

Disney Imagineering has hired Michael Wallis as a consultant for the Cars Land amusement park, based on the "Cars" animated movie, that will be built at Disneyland Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Wallis has written the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road," served as a consultant to the "Cars" movie and was the voice of … Continue reading Michael Wallis named as consultant to Cars Land

A song from the road

Laura Meyer sings a song, "The Road," parked in her car off Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M. She'd just finished a show in Kansas City and was heading back to Los Angeles for another gig. According to her MySpace site, she has an album coming out next month.

Applications being taken for preservation cost-share grants

The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced a few days ago that it is now accepting applications for cost-share grants that will be awarded later this year. According to an e-mail from deputy program manager Kaisa Barthuli: Applications may be submitted to the program office until April 11, 2008. Awards will be announced on or … Continue reading Applications being taken for preservation cost-share grants

Route 66 Caravan schedule set

Jim Conkle and others have set a tentative schedule for the 2008 Route 66 Caravan. According to the caravan Web site, the west-to-east trek starts April 22 in Santa Monica, Calif., and ends June 17-23 at the Route 66 Festival in Litchfield, Ill. The caravan also will hit a few spots on the Mother Road … Continue reading Route 66 Caravan schedule set

Nominations being taken for Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame

The Illinois Route 66 Association is taking nominations for the state's Route 66 Hall of Fame through Feb. 29. According to this news release in the Morris (Ill.) Daily Herald: They can be submitted to Route 66 Association of Illinois, Attention Hall of Fame Committee, 110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, Ill. 61764. Deadline for nominations … Continue reading Nominations being taken for Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame