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
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66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage used for church services during outbreak
The 66 Drive-In Theater in Carthage, Missouri, is being used for area church services, including Easter Sunday, while the facility remains closed for movie screenings. The theater tentatively planned to reopen for the season on April 17. However, owners Nathan and Amy McDonald told the Joplin Globe they wouldn't screen movies again until the U.S. … Continue reading 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage used for church services during outbreak
Ariston Cafe, World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, Wildey Theatre named Local Legends by tourism bureau
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau of southwest Illinois recently named the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville and Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville as Local Legends during the bureau's tourism summit. The summit was held at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and attended by about 250 people, the Alton Telegraph reported. … Continue reading Ariston Cafe, World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, Wildey Theatre named Local Legends by tourism bureau
Oklahoma seeks updates on its inventory of Route 66 structures in two counties
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office is asking for proposals to survey historic properties along Route 66 in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties. Tulsa County includes the city of Tulsa along with the communities of Oakhurst and Red Fork along Route 66. Oklahoma County includes Oklahoma City, Bethany, Edmond, Arcadia and Luther along Route 66. The … Continue reading Oklahoma seeks updates on its inventory of Route 66 structures in two counties
Significant restoration work coming for Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena
The historic Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, California, soon will undergo significant interior and exterior restorations thanks to an agreement between its tenant and its landlord. The Mosaic church group, which rents the building, will take on the interior work. The owner, Shomof Group, will work on restoring the exterior, reported the South Pasadenan. Building … Continue reading Significant restoration work coming for Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena
New Mexico Route 66 Association hands out three Heritage Awards
The New Mexico Route 66 Association recently gave out Heritage Awards to Glenn's Bakery in Gallup, May Cafe in Albuquerque and Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa for their efforts at revitalization. The Pecos Theatre at 219 S. Fourth St. (aka Route 66) was honored for renovating the oldest theater on Route 66, built in 1917. … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association hands out three Heritage Awards
ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
The Albuquerque City Council this week approved a $30.5 million sports tourism bond package that includes $2.5 million for a proposed Route 66 visitor center on the city's west side. Coincidentally, designers for the nearly $13 million Route 66 visitors center gave a presentation during the same city council meeting. You can start the video … Continue reading ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
66 Drive-In marks 70th year, will host open-air market this weekend
The 66 Drive-In theater in Carthage, Missouri, is marking its 70th year, and it will host an open-air market Saturday and Sunday as the outdoor movie season winds down. According to the National Park Service, it opened Sept. 22, 1949, along Route 66 on Carthage's west side. It closed in 1985, but reopened 13 years … Continue reading 66 Drive-In marks 70th year, will host open-air market this weekend
Book review: “Drive-Ins of Route 66: Yesterday and Today”
It's hard to believe now, but more than 100 drive-in theaters once existed on or near Route 66. The number now is seven. That factoid and many more are found in Michael Kilgore's well-researched and brisk-reading "Drive-Ins of Route 66: Yesterday and Today" (Neon Jukebox, 176 pages, illustrated, e-book available). Kilgore is the big kahuna … Continue reading Book review: “Drive-Ins of Route 66: Yesterday and Today”
Restored Pecos Theatre reopens in Santa Rosa
The years-long restoration of the Pecos Theatre in downtown Santa Rosa, New Mexico, culminated with its gala reopening Saturday. Visit Santa Rosa New Mexico posted the relighting of the marquee and other images from Saturday night: As you can see from this performance, the revitalized Pecos is being used as a performance venue as well … Continue reading Restored Pecos Theatre reopens in Santa Rosa