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
“Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
The Upcoming Pixar site reports that the iTunes Music Store is preselling the "Cars" movie soundtrack for $9.99, with an expected release date of June 6 -- three days before the film opens wide. ITunes is already selling Rascal Flatts' version of "Life is a Highway" for 99 cents. Podcasts are available. But what I … Continue reading “Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
John Travolta movie being shot on Route 66
The Alibi, an alternative newspaper in Albuquerque, has paparazzi photos from the film production of a biker comedy, "Wild Hogs," which stars John Travolta and is being shot on the city's Central Avenue, aka Route 66. According to IMDB, the movie also stars Tim Allen, William H. Macy and Martin Lawrence. Here's the plot summary: … Continue reading John Travolta movie being shot on Route 66
New Route 66 restaurant in Gallup
Here's a short item from the Gallup Independent: Gallup restaurant owner Bernadette Radcliff recently opened a second location of her long-established eatery, the Chili Factory. In addition to enjoying her recipes at Rio West Mall, diners can now also visit her new location on the east side of Gallup between Walgreen's and Albertson's on Historic … Continue reading New Route 66 restaurant in Gallup
Flagstaff gets EPA grants
Way down in this news release about federal grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is this item: -- The city of Flagstaff will use $200,000 of petroleum grant funds to inventory sites in the Route 66 Central Corridor, perform environmental site assessments, develop a comprehensive redevelopment plan, and conduct community outreach. A fact sheet … Continue reading Flagstaff gets EPA grants
New Route 66 book coming out in June
Russell Olsen announced yesterday that the second volume of his "Route 66 Lost & Found" will be out June 1. In case you're unfamiliar with it, Olsen collects vintage photographs of businesses and landmarks along Route 66 and juxtaposes them with modern-day photographs from the same angle. It's an interesting and often sobering look at … Continue reading New Route 66 book coming out in June
Rod’s Grill gets a reprieve
Scott Piotrowski, a California Route 66 advocate, reported today on a Route 66 forum that the city council in Arcadia, Calif., has dropped eminent domain proceedings against the historic Rod's Grill at 41 W. Huntington Drive, scheduled for its May 16 meeting agenda. A Mercedes dealership reportedly wanted the Rod's property for expansion. Route 66 … Continue reading Rod’s Grill gets a reprieve