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
The Fat Man, post-walk
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com in his May 15 journal (at the bottom of the page) tells about the leg of his cross-country walk from the West Coast to New York City and his return home. So ... I wonder what's next for him?
“Cars” cast member interviewed
KOTV in Tulsa interviewed author Michael Wallis, who supplied the voice of the Sheriff in the upcoming Pixar film "Cars," co-wrote "The Art of Cars" book about the making of the film, and was a technical adviser for the movie. Wallis said: "This was a tremendous opportunity. Because I'm telling you this, the Pixar crew, … Continue reading “Cars” cast member interviewed
Pain Walker sets up visit in Flagstaff
After a couple of meet-and-greets in Phoenix, Dennis Kinch, who is walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, has set up a session in Flagstaff to meet the public tomorrow. Event Location and Time The Print Shop 2355 N Steves Blvd, Suite A (across from Olson Grain, next to Goodwill) … Continue reading Pain Walker sets up visit in Flagstaff
Time magazine takes a look at “Cars”
Richard Corliss of Time magazine had a chance to see Pixar's "Cars" and interview director John Lasseter. I think Corliss liked the film: Existing both in turbo-charged today and the gentler '50s, straddling the realms of Pixar styling and old Disney heart, this new-model Cars is an instant classic. Also, for those wishing that Lasseter … Continue reading Time magazine takes a look at “Cars”
Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Illinois Route 66 preservationist extraordinaire John Weiss and his crew on Saturday dug out part of a pedestrian tunnel that once was used to walk under Route 66 in Odell, Ill., according to a report by the Bloomington Pantagraph. About 30 volunteers from the association and town members helped to dig up the first four … Continue reading Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
Two public viewings are scheduled for the Vision 2025 initiative's Route 66 Master Plan in Tulsa County. The news release I received a few days ago says this: The Route 66 Project was selected as part of Vision 2025 to create a tourist destination that would appeal to several generations -- those with memories of … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings