So ... did you want to attend the early May 26 screening of "Cars" at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., but couldn't before it was sold out? Don't worry. There's a cool alternative, and it's for a good cause. Harkins Theatres in the Bricktown area of Oklahoma City is hosting a 3 p.m. … Continue reading Early premiere of “Cars” benefits charity
Category: Events
Big blowout set for Route 66 Blowout
The Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald has details about the annual Route 66 Blowout, which takes place June 3 and is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 people. If you've got a classic car in your garage, bring it.
Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
The Route 66 town of Grants, N.M., unveiled a new, privately funded Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Friendship Park on the city's west side, according to the Gallup Independent. Grants saw five of its soldiers die in Vietnam. About 600 people attended the ceremony, including Gov. Bill Richardson and 250 motorcyclists on their Run for the … Continue reading Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
ALS drive on Route 66 gains attention
The Springfield (Ill.) Journal-Register published a story about John "J.J." Bouma Jr.'s fundraiser and awareness-raiser of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- aka Lou Gehrig's Disease -- by driving Route 66 in a Corvette. The reporter took more of a local angle by interviewing a local farmer who has the disease, but it sounds like Bouma's campaign … Continue reading ALS drive on Route 66 gains attention
Chicago-area Route 66 book coming out
Dave Clark, aka The Windy City Warrior, announced yesterday he would launch his book, "Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland: Journeys Through History on the Mother Road in Cook County, Illinois," at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Joliet Area History Museum. The launch would be part of Clark's slide presentation of historic sites along Route 66. … Continue reading Chicago-area Route 66 book coming out
Irishman will drive Route 66 to help hospital
David Mitchell, an actor in Ireland, will tour Route 66 on a BMW motorcycle with the Route 66 Challenge to raise money for Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin, according to Dublinpeople.com. “My efforts this year are to assist the ICU in getting a CT scanner and we hope to raise close to the necessary … Continue reading Irishman will drive Route 66 to help hospital
Willys Jeep reunion set this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
The Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Ill., will be the site of the first Willys Jeep reunion this coming weekend. There will be about 70 Willys Jeeps on display, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. Dennis Caraway, spokesman for the reunion, said vehicles will range from the classic Army Jeep to the Jeepster convertible. … Continue reading Willys Jeep reunion set this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
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.
Roller Rapper announces kickoff site for 66 tour
Those who've been early readers of this site might remember the announcement that Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, and his bevy of babes were going to embark on a Route 66 tour this summer. Another press release Tuesday night announced Love's kickoff of the tour on July 6 with a show at USA Skates … Continue reading Roller Rapper announces kickoff site for 66 tour
Details on the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival
The Madison County Record has details about the 10th annual Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville, Ill., on June 9-10. The gala has one new twist: A new program that will be added this year is the Poker Run. This is a fun and exciting event that will be offered from 3-6 p.m. Participants will travel … Continue reading Details on the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival