Chicago Sun-Times columnist and Route 66 roadie Dave Hoekstra was in Prescott Valley, Ariz., for the first show of the Last of the Breed tour, the lucky dog. In case you haven't heard, the Last of the Breed tour features country-music legends Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson with Western swing band Asleep at … Continue reading Last of the Breed
Category: Events
Booze and book tours don’t mix
I don't care how good this guy's math is -- this is a bad idea. Sy Nazif, author of "Never Mind the Track," plans for a month-long ride from Los Angeles to Chicago along old Route 66, and continuing on to New York City promoting his book. In the spirit of the novel, which features … Continue reading Booze and book tours don’t mix
Lots of things going on in Lincoln
A story today in the Lincoln (Ill.) Courier has a bunch of information about Route 66-related events coming up in Logan County. You can click the link for the story, but I'll try my best to summarize the big points here: The Route 66 "garage sale" on June 9-10, which will go from Atlanta, Ill., … Continue reading Lots of things going on in Lincoln
Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”
I was hoping by now to have a video clip of James Taylor and Randy Newman performing their Oscar-nominated song, "Our Town," from the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars," at Sunday's Academy Awards. But it doesn't look like that's going to happen. Variety reports that the Academy has banned YouTube from allowing any video clips from the … Continue reading Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”
Surprise on 66
Now this is a surprise party. Vaughn Veit of Minnesota was set to mark his 66th birthday on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. What he didn't know was that his wife had set up a surprise party, with about 200 friends traveling from Minnesota, at the California Route 66 Museum, reported the Victorville Daily Press. … Continue reading Surprise on 66
Route 66 Marathon pays off
The Route 66 Marathon, which held its inaugural event in November, gave a $24,000 check Wednesday to the Tulsa Area United Way, reports KOTV in Tulsa. Apparently the check was more than anticipated: Because organizers had never tried it in Tulsa before, Jack Wing says he kept his hopes for Tulsa's first big-time marathon small. … Continue reading Route 66 Marathon pays off
Illinois Hall of Fame needs nominees
The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac is seeking nominations for its Class of 2007, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader. Nominations may be submitted to: Route 66 Association of Illinois, Attention: Hall of Fame Committee, 110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Deadline for receiving the applications is March 10. Induction ceremonies will … Continue reading Illinois Hall of Fame needs nominees
Edwardsville planning for Route 66 festival
The Edwardsville Intelligencer reports that the city of Edwardsville, Ill., has begun preparations for its 11th annual Route 66 festival on June 8-9 in City Park. According to Edwardsville and Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Kim Stevens, the group planning the event wants to add some new attractions. She said a new walk and … Continue reading Edwardsville planning for Route 66 festival
Odds and ends
It's a slow news day, so I'm going to clear my plate of some items that are a bit more peripheral to Route 66, if no less interesting. "You Think Your Roads Are Bad" Department: Tim Steil sent me this link about the The Most Dangerous Roads in the World. Included are Bolivia's "Road of … Continue reading Odds and ends
Drive-through window
The Painted Desert Trading Company along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., was damaged when a vehicle spun out of control during a traffic accident and went through the front window of the business, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The link to the article has a photo of the damage. No injuries were reported, and … Continue reading Drive-through window