The chamber of commerce of Wilmington, Ill., is looking for an engaged couple so an Elvis impersonator can marry them during a Route 66 festival in 2011. The chamber wants to perform the wedding in downtown Wilmington on May 7 during the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor celebration. The event runs along Route 66 … Continue reading A wedding by a King
Work resumes on billboard near Round Barn
Under the cover of night, Zoom Media performed more work on a disputed billboard near the Round Barn of Arcadia, Okla., reported the Edmond Sun. It was reported by several media outlets that Zoom Media agreed to a 30-day moratorium on work on the billboard. But Zoom Media said there was no such agreement to … Continue reading Work resumes on billboard near Round Barn
Round Barn will host a fundraiser
The historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., will host a fundraiser starting at noon Nov. 6 -- mostly for general improvements to the structure and its facilities, but also possibly for a settlement the barn may pay if a nearby billboard is to be removed. According to the Edmond Sun: All of the money raised from the … Continue reading Round Barn will host a fundraiser
Barney’s Beanery marks 90th year
Barney's Beanery, a West Hollywood restaurant based on Route 66, is marking its 9oth anniversary this month. And the Los Angeles Times today has one of the most attention-getting lead paragraphs I've read: It's a story so revolting and so legendary that it has achieved near mythical status. One night in the 1960s, during a … Continue reading Barney’s Beanery marks 90th year
Centennial farm on the Mother Road
The Journal-News in Hillsboro, Ill., posted a fascinating story about the Manske-Niemann farm, which sits on Route 66 south of Litchfield, Ill., and dates back more than 150 years. The farm is listed as a Illinois Department of Agriculture Centennial Farm, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, and has been listed on Landmarks … Continue reading Centennial farm on the Mother Road
“Cars 2” teaser trailer released
Disney-Pixar released a 30-second teaser trailer to "Cars 2" on Wednesday night. Here it is, starring Mater and Lightning McQueen: It's the sequel to "Cars," which came out in 2006. Much of the first film took place in the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, and set off a wave of new travelers to the … Continue reading “Cars 2” teaser trailer released
Pier will host Route 66 birthday event
The Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., is hosting a Route 66 celebration on Nov. 11 -- the 84th anniversary of when U.S. Highway 66 was officially commissioned. 66 to Cali owner Dan Rice is leading the charge for the birthday party. Below is a tentative schedule for the day's events. All of the events … Continue reading Pier will host Route 66 birthday event
Wayside exhibits soon will be installed in Pontiac
The city of Pontiac, Ill., has received five Route 66 Heritage Trail wayside exhibits for several sites around the city, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. The Route 66 Heritage Trail exhibits are a project of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Commission. The new Pontiac wayside exhibits are made of stainless steel … Continue reading Wayside exhibits soon will be installed in Pontiac
30-day break for the billboard
It appears Zoom Media, which seeks to erect a billboard near the Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla., will stop work on the billboard for 30 days while it and the Arcadia Historical Society seek a compromise, according to the Edmond Sun. The society and many townsfolk say the billboard blocks the view … Continue reading 30-day break for the billboard
Art tour on the Mother Road
The "Art On and Off the Mother Road" event on Nov. 12-14 features artists on or near Route 66 in central Oklahoma, including two who have been Route 66 66 advocates for years. Shellee Graham, who lives near Arcadia, will show her collage prints using PhotoShop images, including her Big Money series. You'll probably also … Continue reading Art tour on the Mother Road