The historic but long-closed Redland Theater on an obscure alignment of Route 66 in Clinton, Oklahoma, will soon reopen under the new ownership of Ryan and Natalie Houck. Natalie Houck told the Clinton Daily News (subscription required) that they plan to turn the century-old venue into a community performance and arts events space. That would … Continue reading Redland Theatre in downtown Clinton lands new owners, will reopen
Category: Theaters
Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
A full-length documentary film, "Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66," will debut later this month, along with two screenings at theaters in the Sooner State in September. The first screening will be broadcast at 4 p.m. Central on Aug. 29 on OETA. The TeePee Drive-In in Sapulpa will show the film at 8 p.m. on … Continue reading Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
“Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4
"Cars," the Disney-Pixar animated film that ignited a surge of new interest in Route 66 in 2006, will be re-released to theaters starting Sept. 4. In addition, Pixar shot a new series for YouTube where it will visit the people and places on Route 66 that inspired the original film, according to the Laughing Place … Continue reading “Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4
John Paget’s “Route 66: The Main Street of America” full-length documentary to begin screenings on Sept. 1
"Route 66: The Main Street of America," a documentary by award-winning filmmaker John Paget, begins its roadshow on Sept. 1 in Chicago, the starting point of Route 66. This rolling premiere will travel more than 2,400 miles through all eight of Route 66's states, concluding in Los Angeles on Nov. 7. The Main Street of … Continue reading John Paget’s “Route 66: The Main Street of America” full-length documentary to begin screenings on Sept. 1
Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
For nearly 90 years, the Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has welcomed local moviegoers and Route 66 travelers. Thanks to a collaborative effort, that theater's neon is again lighting the streets of downtown Tucumcari. The restoration of the Odeon's historic neon sign was made possible through a grant from the National Trust for Historic … Continue reading Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
Century-old Ritz Theatre in Baxter Springs is for sale for $235,000
The historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Baxter Springs, Kansas, has been put on the market. The property at 1145 Military Ave. (aka Route 66) is being listed by Burton Real Estate in nearby Frontenac, Kansas, for $235,000. Here's what the listing states: Step into a piece of American history with the iconic Ritz Theatre, a treasured … Continue reading Century-old Ritz Theatre in Baxter Springs is for sale for $235,000
Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa to open for its 75th season on April 3
The landmark Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa will open its gates on April 3 for its 75th season. According to Fox 23 in Tulsa, the theater will screen "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" that night. But owner Blake Smith said the 75th anniversary celebration will be on May 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa to open for its 75th season on April 3
National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis opens Route 66 exhibit in mid-March
Coinciding with Route 66's centennial, the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis will open a special Route 66-themed exhibit, “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” on March 14. The exhibit will "explore the stories, memories, and modes of travel that shaped America’s most iconic highway and the communities connected to it." The museum is open … Continue reading National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis opens Route 66 exhibit in mid-March
Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series of films throughout the highway's centennial this year. The first film of the series is "Almost Ghosts," which will be screened at 3 p.m. on Feb. 1. It is a 2019 documentary that stars Harley Russell, Angel Delgadillo and the now-deceased Lowell … Continue reading Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
Construction on NW 23rd Street project in Oklahoma City to begin on Jan. 12
A long-planned, $9.3 million streetscape project along the Route 66 alignment of NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City is set to begin on Jan. 12. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that construction in the area will last about 18 months, but the street won't be closed entirely. Business owners and neighboring residents alike have long requested … Continue reading Construction on NW 23rd Street project in Oklahoma City to begin on Jan. 12