The landmark Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California, will host a celebration of life on Feb. 28 for the restaurant's longtime owner, Andrea Pruett. The California Historic Route 66 Association reported the event will be from noon to 4 p.m. that day. The public is invited, and the family invites attendees to share their memories … Continue reading Bagdad Cafe to host celebration of life on Feb. 28 for its longtime owner
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Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series of films throughout the highway's centennial this year. The first film of the series is "Almost Ghosts," which will be screened at 3 p.m. on Feb. 1. It is a 2019 documentary that stars Harley Russell, Angel Delgadillo and the now-deceased Lowell … Continue reading Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
Andrea Pruett, longtime owner of Bagdad Cafe, dies at 85
Andrea Pruett, the longtime owner of the landmark Bagdad Cafe along Route 66 in Newberry Springs, California, died on Jan. 13. She was 85. Mead Mortuary in nearby Barstow, California, is handling arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. Many veteran Route 66 travelers have written tributes to her on social media. Her grandson, Greg … Continue reading Andrea Pruett, longtime owner of Bagdad Cafe, dies at 85
Food not being served at Bagdad Cafe as the owner approaches her 83rd birthday
The California Historic Route 66 Association reports the Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California, currently is not serving food but is open for visits by tourists and is selling T-shirts, Route 66 souvenirs, soda, beer and coffee. The association and her son also plan something special for owner Andrea Pruett on her 83rd birthday on … Continue reading Food not being served at Bagdad Cafe as the owner approaches her 83rd birthday
Vandalism, misfortunes wreak havoc on Bagdad Cafe and its owner
The California Historic Route 66 Association put out a call Monday requesting donations to Andrea Pruett, longtime owner of the Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California, after a series of personal and business setbacks in the past 18 months. Tere Frank Stamoulis, posting a call-to-action on behalf of the association in a Facebook post, and … Continue reading Vandalism, misfortunes wreak havoc on Bagdad Cafe and its owner
Director, star of “Bagdad Cafe” talk about film 30 years later
"Bagdad Cafe" director Percy Adlon and its star, CCH Pounder, talked to The Guardian newspaper in London about their cult film 30 years after it was released. The eccentric German film was shot at a Route 66 restaurant, Sidewinder Cafe, near Newberry Springs, California. The Sidewinder wisely changed its name to Bagdad Cafe after the … Continue reading Director, star of “Bagdad Cafe” talk about film 30 years later
Circle Cinema in Tulsa to screen “Bagdad Cafe”
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa will screen the cult-classic based on Route 66, "Bagdad Cafe," on Thursday night as part of the Mother Road Revival festivities. The screening of "Bagdad Cafe" is slated for 7 p.m., but a reception will be held at the moviehouse at 5:30 p.m. featuring music from Bandelier and documentary films featuring … Continue reading Circle Cinema in Tulsa to screen “Bagdad Cafe”