After more than six years in the making, Renaissance Brewing Co. -- Tulsa's first built-from-the-ground-up microbrewery -- will open to the public Thursday. Renaissance Brewing Co. sits at 1147 S. Lewis Ave., just a half-block from 11th Street (aka Route 66). The brewery constructed its building in a style from the 1920s and '30s. Renaissance will be … Continue reading Renaissance Brewing Co. in Tulsa opens next week
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Future holds many changes for Route 66 Village in Tulsa
The folks at KTUL-TV in Tulsa caught up with the people behind the Route 66 Village in southwest Tulsa to get an update. In short, many changes are in store at the outdoors transportation museum. Right now, a Route 66 visitors center, made to look like a gas station, is being constructed next to the … Continue reading Future holds many changes for Route 66 Village in Tulsa
Argentinian wins Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa
An Argentinian runner on his first trip to the United States wound up winning Sunday's Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa -- the first person from his nation to win a U.S. marathon in 85 years. Eduardo Rafael Lencina, 40, finished in a time of 2 hours, 34 minutes, 10 seconds in the 26.2-mile footrace, which … Continue reading Argentinian wins Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa
Was the hamburger invented in Tulsa?
Recently, the Tulsa World newspaper published a series of articles that sought to verify or debunk a slew of local urban legends that have persisted in that Oklahoma city for years. One of urban legends oft-told: The hamburger was invented in more than 120 years ago in the Tulsa area, and the family that started … Continue reading Was the hamburger invented in Tulsa?
Tally’s Good Food Cafe opening second location in Tulsa
Tally's Good Food Cafe, a Tulsa Route 66 landmark for 30 years, is opening a second restaurant in the southern part of the city. But dont' worry -- Tally's will continue to operate at its Route 66's 11th Street site at Yale Avenue. Here's the story from Fox23 in Tulsa: The second Tally's at … Continue reading Tally’s Good Food Cafe opening second location in Tulsa
Route 66 Experience may break ground by spring
The long-planned Route 66 Experience facility in Tulsa may break ground by April or May 2018 and open to the public by November 2019 if all goes to plan, according to an email from the Route 66 Alliance's executive director. Ken Busby said about $13 million has been raised for the Route 66 Experience, which … Continue reading Route 66 Experience may break ground by spring
Jubelt’s in Litchfield to mark 95 years this weekend
Jubelt's Bakery and Restaurant along old Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois, will mark its 95th year with giveaways and specials this weekend. According to The Journal-News: Jubelt’s will be giving away 95 prizes over three days and offering $.95 price specials on certain bakery and restaurant items. The weekend festivities also include a free pumpkin … Continue reading Jubelt’s in Litchfield to mark 95 years this weekend
Michael Wallis inducted to Circle Cinema Walk of Fame
Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and the voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in the Disney-Pixar "Cars" movies, recently was inducted into the Walk of Fame at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa. Wallis received a medallion embedded on the sidewalk in front of the historic theater, which opened … Continue reading Michael Wallis inducted to Circle Cinema Walk of Fame
George Strait concert booked in Tulsa with a Route 66 twist
The BOK Center in Tulsa announced Monday that country-music superstar George Strait would perform a concert there June 2, 2018. But it's not just any concert. Strait retired from touring a few years ago and plays only a handful of dates annually. He's booked only two shows in 2018, so this will be a hot … Continue reading George Strait concert booked in Tulsa with a Route 66 twist
Leon Russell’s Church Studio named to National Register
Church Studio in Tulsa, once owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Leon Russell, recently earned a designation to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation became effective Sept. 8, according to an email Friday from the National Park Service. It had been widely expected after its National Register submission to Washington … Continue reading Leon Russell’s Church Studio named to National Register