Litchfield, Ill., is planning a half-marathon, a five-kilometer and a children's race on Route 66 in November, reported The Journal-News. Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee member Shannon Simpson-Hall said the road races came about through the suggestion of residents. The newspaper reported: While plans for this year are still in the works, at least until final … Continue reading Litchfield planning a half-marathon race on Route 66
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Video art project inspired by Route 66’s people
"Somewhere in Between: Los Angeles," a video project by Bia Gayotto at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, is inspired by people along Route 66 in the L.A. region, according to an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The 20-minute two-screen piece places architectural, natural and suburban scenery against views of bi- and multi-cultural people … Continue reading Video art project inspired by Route 66’s people
Boomer, R.I.P.
Word came a few days ago that Boomer, Kevin and Nancy Mueller's golden retriever at the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., died after suddenly taking ill. An autopsy revealed the dog was riddled with cancer, even though there were no outward signs until the day of his death. Boomer, along with another golden retriever, … Continue reading Boomer, R.I.P.
Is Winslow becoming an arts community?
With the galleries in La Posada Hotel as an anchor, the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., is becoming an arts community, reported the Arizona Journal. The newspaper cited these examples: Snowdrift Art Space, which displays La Posada manager Daniel Lutzick's sculptures. El Gran Art Garage, owned by Paul Ruscha. La Posada Hotel, which displays a wide … Continue reading Is Winslow becoming an arts community?
Driver aims to set coast-to-coast record in 1930 Ford Model A
Australian adventurer Rod Wade and co-pilot Michael Flanders are aiming to drive America coast-to-coast in a 1930 Ford Model A in less than 60 hours in mid-October, according to Wade's website. Their planned route will take them along the Lincoln Highway, the pioneering American transcontinental route championed by Henry Ford, and part of Jackson and … Continue reading Driver aims to set coast-to-coast record in 1930 Ford Model A
Interesting observation from a Chinese tourist
We've reported about the growing numbers of Chinese tourists traveling Route 66. A few days ago, Chinese winners of a General Motors contest to travel the Mother Road drove through Kingman, Ariz. Naturally, when you're behind the wheel for long stretches in an unfamiliar land, you start to think about the contrasts of your homeland. … Continue reading Interesting observation from a Chinese tourist
“Songdogs: The Journey of Michael & Suzanne Wallis”
The Tulsa Historical Society is hosting an exhibit about "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis and his wife Suzanne. If you can't see the exhibit, this video will be the next-best thing. The video was created by Ideaship Studios, based in Tulsa. (Image of Michael Wallis by Randy Lane, via Flickr)
Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”
The acclaimed AMC television drama "Breaking Bad" has received a lot of attention in recent weeks because it is embarking on its fifth and last season. For those who are unfamiliar, "Breaking Bad" tells the story of Walter White, a mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher who morphs into a drug kingpin. A diagnosis of inoperable … Continue reading Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”
More Route 66 signs installed in Tulsa
KTUL-TV in Tulsa posted this story about new Route 66 signs in town: KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather The signs have been paid for with Vision 2025 sales-tax money. Still to come are archways over the road on the east and west side of town.