The "Route 66: Radiance, Rust and Revival on the Mother Road" show at the Albuquerque Museum ends in about 10 days. If you are unable to see it, this well-produced and remarkably comprehensive video from the city's television channel may suffice: https://youtu.be/O_zNQQQVhMY The show's curator said something notable, which is quoted here without irony: "You can see how things like signage have … Continue reading A look at “Route 66: Radiance, Rust and Revival on the Mother Road”
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Michael Wallis to give “state of the road” speech at Vinita festival
Michael Wallis, writer of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and more than a dozen other books, will give a "State of the Mother Road" speech June 18 during the Vinita Route 66 Festival in Vinita, Oklahoma. Wallis long was known for his fiery "state of the road" speeches with his big, baritone voice during … Continue reading Michael Wallis to give “state of the road” speech at Vinita festival
Albuquerque museums soon will begin Route 66 exhibits
Two Albuquerque museums will launch new Route 66-themed exhibitions beginning Saturday, May 14, to mark the road's 90th anniversary. Here's how the Albuquerque Museum describes the upcoming "Route 66: Radiance, Rust, and Revival on the Mother Road" show: From her hotly debated beginnings to her decades-long role as a pathway for adventurers, migrant workers, post-war … Continue reading Albuquerque museums soon will begin Route 66 exhibits