A new but retro-looking sign for Josh Stout Gallery lighted the night for the first time Tuesday evening in the Red Fork neighborhood just off Route 66 in southwest Tulsa. Stout, who specializes in creating sculptures and paintings, said in a telephone interview Tuesday he moved his gallery from his home in March into the … Continue reading New retro sign goes up at Josh Stout Gallery in southwest Tulsa
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Chef at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm named a Beard Award finalist
The chef at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in an Albuquerque-area village has been named a finalist in the Best Chef: Southwest category of the prestigious James Beard Awards. Jonathan Perno runs the Campo restaurant at the inn and farm at 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW in Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico, … Continue reading Chef at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm named a Beard Award finalist
Charles Custer, a photographer of Route 66 in the early 1950s, dies at age 91
Charles Custer, a retired Chicago lawyer whose startlingly detailed photographs of Route 66 businesses that he and his wife Irene took in the early 1950s were recently re-discovered, died at age 91 in January. The Chicago Sun-Times described Custer's remarkable life and photographic legacy in an obituary last week. A memorial service had been planned … Continue reading Charles Custer, a photographer of Route 66 in the early 1950s, dies at age 91
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios will light its new neon signs the evening of April 29
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa will light its newly commissioned neon signs during a ceremony the evening of Wednesday, April 29. Sunset will be at 8:10 p.m. that day, though it may get dark earlier if it becomes overcast. The lighting will be streamed live on Facebook, and more details will be … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios will light its new neon signs the evening of April 29
Route 66 journey by motorcycle inspires new album by The Grahams
The Grahams, a husband-and-wife music duo who live in Nashville, drew inspiration for their new album "Kids Like Us" from a motorcycle trip down all of Route 66. Doug Graham told The Tulsa World the trip was "magical." The newspaper added: Because their motorcycle was trailed by a film crew, the album will be followed … Continue reading Route 66 journey by motorcycle inspires new album by The Grahams
Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Though its popular and well-regarded cost-share grant program legislatively expired last fall with little chance of renewal, the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program continues to offer aid to the public. Kaisa Barthuli, program manager for the National Park Service program, stated in an email Friday: As you likely are aware, the authorizing legislation for the … Continue reading Not dead yet: Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program still offers assistance
Traveling Route 66 in less than 30 minutes
Jacob, aka The Carpetbagger, journeyed down Route 66 with fellow YouTube travel videographer Adam the Woo a couple of years ago. Both wound up posting several videos of that trip from Santa Monica to Chicago. Jacob's totaled about 3 1/2 hours. The Carpetbagger condensed those videos to just under 30 minutes. I suspect, like many … Continue reading Traveling Route 66 in less than 30 minutes
El Rancho Hotel in Gallup offers rooms for respiratory patients during pandemic
The historic El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, is offering homeless respiratory patients a place to self-isolate while being tested for the coronavirus. The program is under the auspices of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, Gallup Indian Medical Center and the Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment nonprofit organization. Those patients will be housed … Continue reading El Rancho Hotel in Gallup offers rooms for respiratory patients during pandemic
Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari closes until at least April 12
Citing problems caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the owners of the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, announced Thursday they would close the Route 66 icon for at least 2 1/2 weeks. Co-owners Kevin and Nancy Mueller announced in a Facebook post on Thursday they would close the motel starting today, then reassess … Continue reading Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari closes until at least April 12
La Posada temporarily closes because of coronavirus
The historic La Posada hotel, formerly a Harvey House in Winslow, Arizona, temporarily closed Monday for the first time since its reopening 23 years ago. The closure is happening because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The hotel posted on its Facebook page: As difficult as it was for us to make this decision, we realize … Continue reading La Posada temporarily closes because of coronavirus