Apparently the Disney Wonder cruise ship contains a Route 66-themed nightclub area. A deejay for KSON-FM in San Diego takes us through its hallway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bna_bZy7zxc The Disney Wonder's website reveals this is for the Cadillac Lounge and a couple of other taverns. More about it: Cadillac Lounge is a 66-seat, vintage Cadillac-themed piano bar located … Continue reading Cruise ship kicks
Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire
We learned a few days ago that a mural in downtown Pontiac, Ill., will use a design by Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, who died of cancer in December 2009 before the mural was completed. Today, the Pontiac Daily Leader reports that the building's mural not only will include Waldmire's design, but also a likeness … Continue reading Pontiac mural will include likeness of Bob Waldmire
Joplin marathon may be run by locals
After having a Florida-based firm run the inaugural Mother Road Marathon from Commerce, Okla., to Joplin, Mo., it appears the 2011 edition of the footrace will use locals to organize the 26.2-mile race instead. The Joplin City Council instructed Joplin Sports Authority and the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau to put together the Oct. 9 marathon, … Continue reading Joplin marathon may be run by locals
Documentary being filmed about haunted Route 66 sites
A couple that proclaim themselves as experts about paranormal activity recently traveled Route 66 to film a documentary about haunted locations along or near the Mother Road. Patrick Burns and fiancee Marley Gibson began in November their journey in a recreational vehicle for a film titled "Spirits of 66." The couple maintains a website at … Continue reading Documentary being filmed about haunted Route 66 sites
Everybody sing!
If Paul started crooning "Feelings" next, I'd demand to be left by the side of the road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMXzL2SXR1Q This is the latest edition of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible."
So what happens to Carthage’s Whee Bridge?
The Carthage Press in Carthage, Mo., posted a transcript of a question-and-answer session at a Carthage Emerging Leaders meeting with City Administrator Tom Short. Most of the questions dealt with an upcoming Carthage Capital Improvements Tax initiative that will be voted on Tuesday. A few questions dealt with the eventual fate of Carthage's Oak Street Bridge, … Continue reading So what happens to Carthage’s Whee Bridge?
A valentine from Valentine
A video about the upcoming holiday and the Route 66 hamlet of Valentine, Ariz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyCC_lUjeb8 The clip comes courtesy of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz. The song is by British resident Aaron Phillips, an Elvis impersonator who provided the music for the video.
Shelvis is in the building
I heard a rumor that Elvis Presley actually faked his death and resurfaced in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48G2KwqxNH0 Seriously, though, it's a good imitation of The King.
One of the characters of the Mother Road
The fellows at Third Story Films pay a visit to Frank Kohlrus at The Old Station on old Route 66 in Williamsville, Ill. https://vimeo.com/19449706 More about the Game On road trips can be found here.
Family feud
This is "Route 66," a Spain short-form television series that was shot during a trip along Route 66. It received praise at several film festivals. Instead of strictly a travelogue, this also is about a brother and sister that quarrel a lot, but eventually find reconciliation. Total running time is about 1 hour, 25 minutes. … Continue reading Family feud