Photographer Lorissa J. Longfellow will open an exhibit, "Desert Views," of her work at the Spinster in downtown Kingman, Ariz., from Aug. 4 to Sept. 4. According to the news release: Ghost towns, National Parks, machinery and cars left abandoned, and sections of old Route 66 are subjects that make up the images in the … Continue reading Photography exhibit to open in Kingman
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Route 66 mural vandalized
The "Route 66" mural on a wall of W&W Tire in Edmond, Okla., was vandalized with spray paint over the Memorial Day weekend, according to The Vista Online. A clear look at the vandalism can be seen here. The strange part is that the vandal seemed to have social justice in mind. The phrase "Fight … Continue reading Route 66 mural vandalized
“Cars” movie news roundup
The reports on the upcoming "Cars" movie, which opens wide June 9, are coming hot and heavy. Roger Colton of Jim Hill Media has a review of Michael Wallis' and Suzanne Fitzgerald Wallis' companion book to the movie, "The Art of Cars." But remember where you read the first review. 😉 Dark Horizons has an … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup
Newspaper finds Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire
As many people familiar with the Mother Road know, you can't set an appointment to meet Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire. You simply go to where he's kinda sorta scheduled to be and you hope to run into him. Dave Bakke of the Springfield Journal-Register lucked out and found Waldmire when he was back in … Continue reading Newspaper finds Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire
“Cars” news roundup
Kelley Blue Book, as many automotive people may know, is a publication that provides values for used cars. Well, KBB has given its Blue Book values for a number of "Cars" movie characters, including Lightning McQueen ($1.5 million), Sally ($49,465), Doc ($19,852) and Mater ($2,575). There's also a sweepstakes for an advance screening of the … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup
Artist Bob Waldmire to be at Route 66 Museum
Longtime Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire will have his first-ever art show at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Okla., from June 1 to June 30. His 1965 Mustang "fastback" also will be on display there. Waldmire will make a personal appearance at the museum during the June 1-4 weekend. I unexpectedly ran into … Continue reading Artist Bob Waldmire to be at Route 66 Museum
Art show set for Sapulpa in early June
The Sapulpa Daily Herald has details about the Route 66 Art Show & Sale in the Collins Ballroom in Sapulpa, Okla., on June 2-3. Information also can be found here.
“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
New murals being painted in Barstow
The San Bernardino County Sun has a story about a volunteer group called Main Street Murals and its efforts along the main drag of Barstow, Calif. Already, colorful murals in the area of Main Street depict the image of William Barstow Strong, for whom the city is named; the historic Harvey House depot, built in … Continue reading New murals being painted in Barstow
A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
So what bumper stickers are plastered all over Fillmore, the hippie VW van portrayed by George Carlin in the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars"? With the help of Red Fork Hippie Chick and a magnifying glass, we discerned at least 75 bumper stickers on Fillmore from an illustration in "The Art of Cars" book and … Continue reading A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers