On June 7, City of Litchfield Tourism in Litchfield, Ill., emailed a news release about the Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Museum being built in town. This news had already been reported here and other news outlets. However, I didn't know how far along the museum construction had proceeded until I received this photo Monday: … Continue reading Litchfield museum going up fast
A play-by-play of Cars Land
John Lasseter, director of the Disney-Pixar film "Cars," gives sportscaster Brent Musburger a quick tour of Cars Land, which opens Friday. https://youtu.be/qC9aOGjC8UI And a few hours later, this overview of Cars Land showed up on YouTube. It's the most detailed look I've seen by far. Essential viewing: https://youtu.be/e-4lxg01nAo And here's a point-of-view video of the … Continue reading A play-by-play of Cars Land
Two Oklahoma acts will play show for Route 66 art project
Rockabilly artist J.D. McPherson and punk-rock band Broncho will play shows Wednesday night at the historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa to raise money for Public Arts Project 66, which seeks to add public art along Route 66 in Oklahoma. More about the art project can be found here: https://youtu.be/nP2Eg4gcOik The show also will serve as … Continue reading Two Oklahoma acts will play show for Route 66 art project
Black and white Strypes
This spirited version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," by The Strypes, will get you going on a Sunday morning. It's like watching the very early Beatles, except with Liam Gallagher of Oasis doing the singing: https://youtu.be/QSEFsL1OqaU
So begins the Teepee’s revival
About 30 volunteers gathered Saturday to mow, clear brush, and gather up debris at the long-neglected Teepee Drive-In theater, located on the old Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66 west of Sapulpa, Okla. A few weeks ago, Florida resident Russell Glenn of Starz Inc. announced he had acquired the property, which screened its last movie … Continue reading So begins the Teepee’s revival
Programming note
At some point later today, I'll do some tinkering and maintenance on the website. You may or may not see brief outages. So please hang in there if you do. Also, it's come to my attention that the UppSite program to create a Route 66 News app for Apple or Android mobile systems isn't working … Continue reading Programming note
A Southern detour
Buckwheat Zydeco, an acclaimed Cajun and Creole musician from Louisiana, provides his unique version of Bobby Troup's famous song, with David Hidalgo of Los Lobos on guitar: https://youtu.be/MxZTTSfnAN0
A preview of Cars Land
Cars Land at Disney California Adventure won't open to the public until Friday. But this cobbled-together video of still photos and sound clips from Cars Land will do nicely until then: https://youtu.be/gfN4pCA3tmI Cars Land is inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs as depicted in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2."
Memories of the Aztec Motel
The Weekly Alibi, an alternative newspaper in Albuquerque, today uploaded this short documentary shot in 2001 about the Aztec Motel that once stood on Central Avenue (aka Route 66). https://youtu.be/FWFTG6lCPJw According to the Alibi, the film was screened at the 2001 Flicks on 66 Wild West Digital Shootout. Filmmakers were Kirsten Browne, Jen Lipow, Niels Dugan … Continue reading Memories of the Aztec Motel
Why would a unique gas station not be an appropriate gateway?
A developer wishes to build a uniquely styled gas station at an intersection in Plainfield, Ill., where the Lincoln Highway and Route 66 meet. However, planning commissioners and residents are balking at the plan, reported the Plainfield Patch. A Go-Tane station once stood at U.S. 30 (the Lincoln Highway) and Illinois 59 (Route 66). The station went … Continue reading Why would a unique gas station not be an appropriate gateway?