If you're in northern Virginia, you may owe it to yourself to check out the work of a local woman's photography. Norma Woodward of Fredericksburg, Va., has a photo exhibit of her images from America's Southwest -- including Route 66 -- at the Members' Gallery at the the Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St., … Continue reading Images from America’s Southwest
Pontiac plans for a Waldmire Weekend
Pontiac, Ill., has a variety of activities planned for the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival on May 7-8, but the big events will center around late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire. According to a news release today by Pontiac Tourism, Waldmire's school-bus home will be open to the public for the first time. … Continue reading Pontiac plans for a Waldmire Weekend
A unique look at the road
I come across quite a few photos of Route 66, but this one was too good to not share: It was shot by Steve Vuoso with a 30-second exposure so he could capture the Milky Way across the night sky. The location is about 35 miles southeast of Barstow, Calif., in the Mojave Desert. Steve's Flickr … Continue reading A unique look at the road
Bicycle ride scheduled during Red Carpet Corridor Festival
A inaugural Red Carpet Ride along 30 miles of the Route 66 Bike Trail in northern Illinois is scheduled for May 7 -- the same weekend as the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival. Exelon Nuclear's Braidwood Generating Station is sponsoring the event. From the news release: Exelon Nuclear and the ride's organizers - the Wilmington and Braidwood … Continue reading Bicycle ride scheduled during Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Auto dealership can expand without affecting Rod’s Grill
A Mercedes Benz dealership in Arcadia, Calif., can proceed with its long-coveted expansion without affecting the historic Rod's Grill restaurant, reported the Pasadena Star-News. Rusnak Arcadia had long wanted the Rod's Grill lot for an expansion, or it threatened to move to another town. The owner of Rod's Grill had successfully fought the dealership's efforts … Continue reading Auto dealership can expand without affecting Rod’s Grill
Vincent Video posts Tucumcari clips
Vincent Video has posted two videos from its visit to Tucumcari, N.M. This is from a trip on Route 66 that Vincent and Holly Cricchio took last summer. From the videos, you may discover a few things about Tucumcari that you didn't know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mtt6wZ63E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ8gRZmEBgk The videos are part of "America Travels Historic Route 66," … Continue reading Vincent Video posts Tucumcari clips
Report: Actor Russell Crowe buys Two Guns, Ariz.
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has purchased the Route 66 ghost town of Two Guns, Ariz., and intends to use it as a set for a western-sci fi movie titled "Two Guns," according to a report in Zimbio.com. No other media outlets have reported this. So it appears Zimbio either landed a big scoop, or such … Continue reading Report: Actor Russell Crowe buys Two Guns, Ariz.
Motorcycle museum selling its Steve McQueen collection
The Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum in Miami, Okla., is selling its memorabilia of late actor Steve McQueen, including its 1971 Husqvarna motorcycle. The motorcycle and a bunch of trophies that McQueen won in races, a racing trunk, and his antique furniture will be auctioned by Bonhams & Butterfields in Carmel, Calif. But this … Continue reading Motorcycle museum selling its Steve McQueen collection
Commence to cruising
This performance at a university commencement is pretty good. But the university in question is the Berklee College of Music, so it should be pretty good. https://youtu.be/TH42vA6a-Vc
A development plan we’d like to see
A bunch of Drury University architecture students unveiled a preliminary development plan for the city of Carthage, Mo., that emphasizes its past, including historic Route 66, reported the Joplin Globe. Recommendations for the downtown area included eliminating parking around the square and replacing it with a multilevel parking structure to the south that would be … Continue reading A development plan we’d like to see