Is Winslow becoming an arts community?

With the galleries in La Posada Hotel as an anchor, the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., is becoming an arts community, reported the Arizona Journal. The newspaper cited these examples: Snowdrift Art Space, which displays La Posada manager Daniel Lutzick's sculptures. El Gran Art Garage, owned by Paul Ruscha. La Posada Hotel, which displays a wide … Continue reading Is Winslow becoming an arts community?

Driver aims to set coast-to-coast record in 1930 Ford Model A

Australian adventurer Rod Wade and co-pilot Michael Flanders are aiming to drive America coast-to-coast in a 1930 Ford Model A in less than 60 hours in mid-October, according to Wade's website. Their planned route will take them along the Lincoln Highway, the pioneering American transcontinental route championed by Henry Ford, and part of Jackson and … Continue reading Driver aims to set coast-to-coast record in 1930 Ford Model A

Interesting observation from a Chinese tourist

We've reported about the growing numbers of Chinese tourists traveling Route 66. A few days ago, Chinese winners of a General Motors contest to travel the Mother Road drove through Kingman, Ariz. Naturally, when you're behind the wheel for long stretches in an unfamiliar land, you start to think about the contrasts of your homeland. … Continue reading Interesting observation from a Chinese tourist

“Songdogs: The Journey of Michael & Suzanne Wallis”

The Tulsa Historical Society is hosting an exhibit about "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis and his wife Suzanne. If you can't see the exhibit, this video will be the next-best thing. The video was created by Ideaship Studios, based in Tulsa. (Image of Michael Wallis by Randy Lane, via Flickr)

Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”

The acclaimed AMC television drama "Breaking Bad" has received a lot of attention in recent weeks because it is embarking on its fifth and last season. For those who are unfamiliar, "Breaking Bad" tells the story of Walter White, a mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher who morphs into a drug kingpin. A diagnosis of inoperable … Continue reading Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”

More Route 66 signs installed in Tulsa

KTUL-TV in Tulsa posted this story about new Route 66 signs in town: KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather The signs have been paid for with Vision 2025 sales-tax money. Still to come are archways over the road on the east and west side of town.

Students’ Route 66 art on display at Tulsa Historical Society

Tulsa Public Schools students created about 80 pieces of art inspired by Route 66, and they're on display at the Tulsa Historical Society through Oct. 5, reported the Tulsa World. The art pieces depict landmarks such as the Blue Whale in nearby Catoosa, Admiral Twin Drive-In theater, and the historic 11th Street Bridge. Historical Society … Continue reading Students’ Route 66 art on display at Tulsa Historical Society

Hello from Russia

This is a jazz group called Real Jam Band. Don't know much about this group, but I thought the arrangement was interesting, and the video production is fairly high. Route 66 from Release production on Vimeo.

“Shadows on 66” trailer

A few days ago, the folks who produced the upcoming "Shadows on 66" paranormal series posted this trailer for the first episode, which features Galena's Murder Bordello. https://youtu.be/DGDmIOEMYxg The episode will be available Sept. 13 via download or DVD from iTunes or the "Shadows on 66" website. Other Route 66-related episodes reportedly are coming in … Continue reading “Shadows on 66” trailer

Another arcade museum opens in Atlanta, Ill.

John Yates, who opened an arcade museum in downtown McLean, Ill., has opened another in downtown Atlanta, Ill., called the Route 66 Arcade Museum. As this video will show, everything is at least 30 years old. No arcade game is newer than 1981. https://youtu.be/vTt6cOi1B-4 The Atlanta museum is located at Arch and Race streets.