Local newspapers are cranking up the publicity for the next weekend's massive Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino. Here's a story about singer Ashley Runner, who will perform with her West 10 band. Here's a story about radio announcer Vic Slick, who will be the festival's voice. UPDATE: Here's a story about the festival from … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous gearing up for festival
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Ham radio operators start celebration of Route 66
The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader reminds us that amateur radio operators across the nation are celebrating the 80th anniversary of Route 66 today through Sept. 17. That includes broadcasts today from Route 66 Days in Strafford, Mo., and, from what I hear, Route 66 Harley Davidson in Tulsa. The Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club in California … Continue reading Ham radio operators start celebration of Route 66
Coffeehouse / art gallery opens in Fontana
Tazza Mia in the Route 66 town of Fontana, Calif., is a combination coffeehouse, art gallery and pottery studio. It opened during Cruise Night and Market Night in downtown Fontana last week, reports the Fontana Herald News. Another thing significant about Tazza Mia is it held an exhibition by artist Pete Morris, which included a … Continue reading Coffeehouse / art gallery opens in Fontana
A trek in tribute to her father
The News & Observer in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has an interesting story about Diana Garside, who's in a 1935 Austin Seven touring Route 66 with five other antique Sevens. She's doing the Mother Road in tribute to her dad, who died before he was able to do the same thing himself. A regularly updated blog wrriten … Continue reading A trek in tribute to her father
Preview of Route 66 Days
The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader has a preview story and pretty much all the details about the Route 66 Days festival this coming Saturday in Strafford.
Tour of the Ozarks’ final curtain?
The eighth annual Tour of the Ozarks, a Sept. 16 bicycle ride through scenic Missouri (including Route 66) to benefit the Diabetes Education Fund, may be the last one, reports the Rolla Daily News. That's because the organizers are set to begin new jobs at the National Geospacial Intelligence Agency in St. Louis. “When we … Continue reading Tour of the Ozarks’ final curtain?
Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
If you're planning to stop for a bite to eat at Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla., on Thursday afternoon, don't be surprised if you shake the governor's hand. Gov. Brad Henry is scheduled to visit Al's about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. Henry, a Democrat, is running for re-election … Continue reading Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
Nut House goes on the auction block
The Nut House, a pecan and roadside business on Route 66 between Claremore and Catoosa, Okla., will be sold at a liquidation auction starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Here's the home page for the auction, which will be conducted by Williams & Williams. It's not only going to be attractive for people wanting … Continue reading Nut House goes on the auction block
Fire destroys Oatman home
Ordinarily, a home fire without injuries is nothing I would get too concerned about on Route 66 News. But this home fire was on the main drag of the isolated Route 66 desert town of Oatman, Ariz. Fires are a huge concern in Oatman because the businesses are packed together, and firefighting help is about … Continue reading Fire destroys Oatman home
“America on the Move” photos
Road warrior Tim Steil was in Washington, D.C., last week with his kid to see the Smithsonian's "America on the Move" exhibit before that part of the museum closes Sept. 4 for a two-year renovation. He e-mailed me a few photos from it. Here's a 1930s section of Route 66 from western Oklahoma. Steil wrote: … Continue reading “America on the Move” photos