Ribs N' More Bar-B-Que on Sixth Street (aka Route 66) in Amarillo, Texas, has added an interesting way of cooking a dish that's been served for many decades on the Mother Road. According to the Amarillo Globe-News: The barbecue joint recently began serving a new unique item, smoked meatloaf. The newspaper article shows the co-owner, … Continue reading New twist on an old classic
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Shake-up at the Route 66 Festival
A committee that oversees the June 9-12 International Route 66 Festival in Amarillo, Texas, recently took the responsibility for organizing the festival and its awards night away from longtime Route 66 enthusiast Jim Conkle. In the wake of that move, Conkle has vowed to hold another Route 66 festival in Joplin, Mo., the following weekend. Conkle says … Continue reading Shake-up at the Route 66 Festival
Antiques TV show coming to Albuquerque
The "Treasure Hunters Roadshow" syndicated television show is coming to Albuquerque on March 1-4 for filming along Route 66 in the city, according to a press release today. Albuquerque residents are invited to bring their rare collectibles and antiques to the Inn at Rio Rancho for evaluation by antique experts from 9 am to 6 … Continue reading Antiques TV show coming to Albuquerque
‘No chance’ marathon organizer will be rehired
Joplin's city manager said there was "no chance" Dean Reinke would be rehired as the director of the 2011 Mother Road Marathon, according to a report in the Joplin Globe. In an e-mail headlined “A Special Message from the Mother Road Marathon,” Reinke, of Winter Haven, Fla., questions the city’s ability to put on the … Continue reading ‘No chance’ marathon organizer will be rehired
The man behind Stater Bros.
Here's a good profile by the San Bernardino County Sun about of Jack Brown, the CEO of Stater Bros. Markets in Southern California. Stater Bros. also is the chief sponsor of the annual and massively popular Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino. Some excerpts about Brown and his leadership: But if Brown has a signature phrase, … Continue reading The man behind Stater Bros.
Song written for upcoming Route 66 festival
Joe Loesch and singer Don King, who front a musical group called The Road Crew, have written and recorded a song "The Road to Amarillo," specifically for the upcoming International Route 66 Festival in Amarillo, Texas. You can hear the song here: A few years ago, The Road Crew recorded an album specifically about Route … Continue reading Song written for upcoming Route 66 festival
A tour of Cajon Pass
This is an enticing opportunity for history buffs. Historian Nicholas Cataldo will lead an all-day expedition at Southern California's Cajon Pass, which once carried Route 66, on March 12. According to San Bernardino County Sun columnist John Weeks: "Exploring the Cajon Pass: Gateway to the San Bernardino Valley" is offered through Cal State San Bernardino's … Continue reading A tour of Cajon Pass
Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire
We learned a few days ago that a mural in downtown Pontiac, Ill., will use a design by Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, who died of cancer in December 2009 before the mural was completed. Today, the Pontiac Daily Leader reports that the building's mural not only will include Waldmire's design, but also a likeness … Continue reading Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire
Joplin marathon may be run by locals
After having a Florida-based firm run the inaugural Mother Road Marathon from Commerce, Okla., to Joplin, Mo., it appears the 2011 edition of the footrace will use locals to organize the 26.2-mile race instead. The Joplin City Council instructed Joplin Sports Authority and the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau to put together the Oct. 9 marathon, … Continue reading Joplin marathon may be run by locals
Trailer for ‘Tucumcari’
A few days ago, we reported on a new stage play called "Tucumcari" at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Here's the trailer for Riley Steiner's play: https://vimeo.com/19284119 The play's website is here. The play starts its run tonight, through Feb. 27.