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
Category: Art
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
Another lawsuit filed against Stanley Marsh 3
Yet another civil suit alleging sexual abuse of a minor was filed Thursday against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, according to the Amarillo Globe-News. The newspaper said: This one, though, is different. The plaintiff is the first to use his name. Stanton Coldiron, 21, filed suit in Potter County against Marsh, his wife Wendy, … Continue reading Another lawsuit filed against Stanley Marsh 3
Evicted dinosaur coming to Route 66 in Arizona
A huge dinosaur statue that was evicted from a Southern California neighborhood over a zoning dispute is being moved to Route 66 at Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona. The 40-foot-long apatosaurus was installed at the Zoomars petting zoo in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. However, city officials nixed the statue. According to the Los Angeles Times: … Continue reading Evicted dinosaur coming to Route 66 in Arizona
Library planned in abandoned Route 66 gas station in Mojave Desert
An artist and an author plan to establish a Philosopher's Library inside an abandoned gas station along Route 66 east of Amboy, Calif. The Philosopher's Library website contained these details: In our age of increasing distractions, the need for perspective and reflection is essential. Candy Chang and James A. Reeves will transform an abandoned gas station on Route 66 … Continue reading Library planned in abandoned Route 66 gas station in Mojave Desert
Stanley Marsh 3 may have lost Cadillac Ranch some time ago
Several weeks ago, we learned the embattled millionaire Stanley Marsh 3 no longer owns the famous Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas. On Sunday, an in-depth report by the Amarillo-Globe News indicates Marsh may have lost ownership of Cadillac Ranch in 2011. The newspaper reported that Marsh's wealth is caught in a … Continue reading Stanley Marsh 3 may have lost Cadillac Ranch some time ago
More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Alth0ugh one decorative mural on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., was announced recently, at least three more are in the pipeline, reported the Joplin Globe. Here are the murals that will probably be created in the coming months: Phoenix Fired Art is creating a large ceramic mural, "Rise of the Phoenix," at the corner of … Continue reading More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Video about Tulsa’s Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
The City of Tulsa produced this video about the city's section of Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. The clip concentrates on the recent installation of the "East Meets West" statues: https://youtu.be/3381Gg3Aa3U
Dedication of Odell Station miniature
"Roamin' Rich" Dinkela produced this video of the recent dedication ceremony of Willem Bor's newly created miniature replica of Odell Station. The miniature is housed at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, Ill. https://youtu.be/pNzqoUd6ZaY Bor, a native of the Netherlands, has created several miniature replicas of Route 66 landmarks.
Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
A grand jury issued six indictments alleging sexual abuse of children against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, the Amarillo Globe-News reported Thursday. The newspaper says the indictments include four new victims. Marsh 3, 75, was indicted on eight counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and … Continue reading Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims