A new documentary, "The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound," will debut at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the National Archives in Kansas City, Mo. The film, directed by Katrina Parks and produced by Katrina and Michael Parks and Thaddeus Homan, will be part of the "Fred Harvey: The Man, the Brand, and the American West" exhibition that runs … Continue reading Harvey Girls documentary to debut in Kansas City
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Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
I just got this news release today. Some of you folks already know about it. But for those who don't ... We are one year away from the opening of a major exhibition on the history of the Mother Road. "Route 66: The Road and the Romance" will open on June 7, 2014, at the … Continue reading Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
New film about the “East Meets West” statue
Here's a new video about last fall's dedication of the "East Meets West" statue at the Route 66-themed Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa. https://youtu.be/INRClQJ8kYU The video is part of the City of Tulsa's ongoing "Tulsa Public Art: Connecting With Our Collection Series," hosted by Jim Coles from the Planning Department. The video also is … Continue reading New film about the “East Meets West” statue
World’s largest Navajo rug
We'll let the videographer, David Herzberg, explain the significance of this moment in 2012 but uploaded to the Internet only a few days ago: In 1932 Lorenzo Hubbell of the famous Hubbell Trading Post network commissioned Sam and Julia Joe to weave the world's largest Navajo Rug for promotional purposes. It has not been seen … Continue reading World’s largest Navajo rug
Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Route 66 Alliance are creating a Route 66 Photography Exhibit in Joplin, Mo., in conjunction with the International Route 66 Festival in early August. One Best of Show photograph will be selected by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced from the Main Stage on … Continue reading Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
Route 66 Radio Tour begins Thursday
Chicago-area-based WRLR-FM 98.3 and UK-based Forest FM 92.3 will begin a long-planned joint broadcast of their Route 66 Radio Tour on Thursday. The stations will do daily broadcasts through June 12 with significant figures and landmarks along Illinois Route 66. Visits will include Lou Mitchell's restaurant in Chicago, Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Joliet Area … Continue reading Route 66 Radio Tour begins Thursday
Pontiac will dedicate trees to two late roadies
Downtown Pontiac, Ill., will dedicate trees tomorrow to two deceased Route 66 fans, Betty Estes and Lenore Weiss, at 11 a.m. during a car-cruise event, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. The "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" cruise will be in their honor. At 11, the Rev. David Sabel of St. Mary’s Parish … Continue reading Pontiac will dedicate trees to two late roadies
Publisher will take mobile bookstore down Route 66
A major book publisher, Penguin Group USA, will drive a mobile bookstore on Route 66 from Oklahoma to California this fall, according to a news release today. The mobile bookstore -- basically a tricked-out moving truck -- will make several appearances at book events this year. This is the one most relevant to the Mother … Continue reading Publisher will take mobile bookstore down Route 66
New Illinois Route 66 Hall of Famers announced
The Route 66 Association of Illinois will induct three new members to its Hall of Fame on June 8, during its annual Hall of Fame banquet in Lincoln, Ill., reported the Morris Daily Herald. The newspaper said the association received 17 nominations for the annual induction. The Class of 2013 in the Illinois Route 66 … Continue reading New Illinois Route 66 Hall of Famers announced
Road Crew records song for Joplin festival
As it's done for other Route 66-related gatherings, The Road Crew has recorded a new song for the upcoming International Route 66 Festival in Joplin, Mo. It's titled "Boppin' in Joplin," and, yes, it's very Route 66-centric: The Road Crew also will be performing during the festival. Here's the promotional poster for its gigs. You … Continue reading Road Crew records song for Joplin festival