The Santa Monica Pier was dedicated Tuesday morning as the official western terminus of Route 66 during a ceremony with a replica of an "End of the Trail" sign that once graced the nearby intersection of Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard for years. A caravan of vintage cars started from the Santa Monica and … Continue reading “End of the Trail” sign dedicated at Santa Monica Pier
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Meet at the Pier
The Santa Monica (Calif.) Daily Press has a preview story today about the ceremony Wednesday morning that will name the Santa Monica Pier as the official western end of Route 66. The actual endings of U.S. 66 was in downtown Los Angeles, then later at Olympic and Lincoln boulevards in Santa Monica (about a mile … Continue reading Meet at the Pier
LA Marathon includes parts of Route 66
The annual LA Marathon in March will include parts of Route 66 in its 26.2-mile course -- including the western end of Route 66 in Santa Monica, it was announced today. From the news release: Along the way, runners will pass signature sites, including El Pueblo de Los Angeles (the city's birthplace), Los Angeles City … Continue reading LA Marathon includes parts of Route 66
Notes from the road
Megan Carter e-mailed a few days ago to report that she's suspending her quest to ride a part of Route 66 on horseback until spring, simply because winter will inevitably set in. However, it's too bad she didn't continue her riding for another week or two; the weather in the Midwest has been incredibly nice … Continue reading Notes from the road
“End of Trail” sign to be unveiled at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, the symbolic western terminus of Route 66, will be unveiling an "End of Trail" sign at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Jim Conkle of the Route 66 Alliance. Across from the sign will the the 66 to Cali kiosk run by Dan Rice, who sells American-made apparel with a Route 66 theme. … Continue reading “End of Trail” sign to be unveiled at Santa Monica Pier
Bob Waldmire’s last art show
I received a forwarded e-mail Sunday afternoon titled "Bob Waldmire's Last Art Show." I made a cursory glance at the text on my iTouch and was unable to see the artwork that was attached. I thought: "The title of that show's a bit presumptuous. I know Bob's been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but recoveries from … Continue reading Bob Waldmire’s last art show
Route 66 documentary to be screened at Coleman Theatre
"Bones of the Old Road," a documentary about exploring obscure alignments of Route 66, will be screened at the historic Coleman Theatre in Miami, Okla., at 7 p.m. Nov. 24. The film's hosts, Route 66 researchers Jim Ross and Jerry McClanahan, along with "Bones of the Old Road" camera operator, producer and editor Kathy Anderson, … Continue reading Route 66 documentary to be screened at Coleman Theatre
Our Lady of the Highways marks 50th year
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways, located off old Route 66 near Raymond, Ill., marked its 50th year with a Mass and rededication of the monument on Sunday. Illinois Route 66er was there and had this to report in an e-mail: We had probably in the area of 200 people, maybe a few … Continue reading Our Lady of the Highways marks 50th year
Shakespeare in the raw
Theatre group Avenue 10 in Amarillo will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The unique thing is the actors are reportedly going to perform at least parts of the play nude, according to KFDA-TV. It's going to be titled "Midsummer Night's Nude." And, yes, this story has a Route 66 connection. … Continue reading Shakespeare in the raw
Edwardsville to bring back Route 66 festival
After a one-year hiatus, the Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville, Ill., will return in 2010, reports the Edwardsville Intelligencer. Edwardsville and nearby Glen Carbon decided this year to combine forces, along with coinciding an event with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's Homecoming, for a Fall Fest in early October. However, the story makes it clear that poor … Continue reading Edwardsville to bring back Route 66 festival