Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa threw the switch on its new neon signs Wednesday evening during an event broadcast live on the internet because of the coronavirus pandemic. About 300 people tuned in on Facebook Live to watch the ceremony, which included honky-tonk music from Jacob Tovar and a documentary about … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios in Tulsa throws the switch on its new neon sign
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Few businesses reopen in Grants; city manager fired for clashing with mayor
Only four of about 80 nonessential businesses in Grants, New Mexico, ordered closed because of the coronavirus pandemic reopened Monday despite the mayor urging them to do so. Meanwhile, the mayor said he fired Grants' city manager for not ordering city employees back to work at the municipal golf course, though the firing still has … Continue reading Few businesses reopen in Grants; city manager fired for clashing with mayor
La Posada, Castaneda Hotel, Plaza Hotel schedule dates for their reopenings
La Posada in Winslow, Arizona The Castaneda Hotel and Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico, will reopen May 18 and La Posada in Winslow, Arizona, will reopen June 8 after closing in March because of the coronavirus. Allan Affeldt, who owns the properties, said those are the recommended dates for easing restrictions in each … Continue reading La Posada, Castaneda Hotel, Plaza Hotel schedule dates for their reopenings
Grants mayor vows to let nonessential stores open despite governor’s order
The mayor of the Route 66 town of Grants, New Mexico, said he would let non-essential stores reopen Monday, flouting the governor's order to close them until mid-May because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Associated Press reported: Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks said he’s giving businesses permission to reopen on Monday and is ordering … Continue reading Grants mayor vows to let nonessential stores open despite governor’s order
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios will light its new neon signs the evening of April 29
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa will light its newly commissioned neon signs during a ceremony the evening of Wednesday, April 29. Sunset will be at 8:10 p.m. that day, though it may get dark earlier if it becomes overcast. The lighting will be streamed live on Facebook, and more details will be … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios will light its new neon signs the evening of April 29
One business’ suffering from coronavirus, travel ban
A Joplin, Missouri, television station focused on one Route 66 business in nearby Carthage, Missouri, that's feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and European travel ban. The business taking the brunt of lack of business is the Boots Court, which dates to 1939. KOAM-TV talked to Deborah Harvey, co-owner of the motel: The Boots … Continue reading One business’ suffering from coronavirus, travel ban
Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now brewing its own hand sanitizer
As an example of adapting to changing market conditions and serving a need, Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now is brewing hand sanitizer. The sanitizer not only is serving a need during the coronavirus pandemic, but it's proving popular as well. KTUL-TV in Tulsa reported: “Is it our long-term plan? Probably not, but it is … Continue reading Red Fork Distillery in Tulsa now brewing its own hand sanitizer
Route 66 Drive-In in Illinois won’t be allowed to open even for church services
The Route 66 Drive-In theater in Springfield, Illinois, was supposed to open for the season Friday. However, with the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, it will remain closed -- even for churches that want to hold services there. Adding church services to the ban on drive-in theater use is notable because in neighboring Missouri, the 66 Drive-In … Continue reading Route 66 Drive-In in Illinois won’t be allowed to open even for church services
Litchfield museum says to keep that coronavirus memorabilia
The coronavirus pandemic is ongoing in the United States and many parts of the world, but the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center in Litchfield, Illinois, wants people to retain their memorabilia from the ordeal even before it's over. Anne Jackson, secretary for the museum, wrote a letter to the The Journal-News, based in … Continue reading Litchfield museum says to keep that coronavirus memorabilia
Route 66 Movie Theatre in Webb City sells concessions during its closure
Score one for resourcefulness: The Route 66 Movie Theatre in downtown Webb City, Missouri, is selling items from its concession stand -- including fresh-popped popcorn -- while the venue remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Joplin Globe newspaper in nearby Joplin: “We really developed the idea based on our desire for some … Continue reading Route 66 Movie Theatre in Webb City sells concessions during its closure