Many drive-in theaters did a booming business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly because it was the only safe or open entertainment venue for people to watch movies and, in some cases, go to concerts. According to a story from CNN Business, the good times for the drive-ins may not be over: Last … Continue reading Data indicates surge of business at drive-in theaters may persist
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Village of Tijeras opens new drive-in theater today
The Village of Tijeras, New Mexico, tonight will open its new Park and View drive-in theater just off Route 66. The theater at 12 Camino Municipal behind the village hall on Route 66 will screen "Forrest Gump" tonight, with "The Goonies" on March 13. According to the online form to order tickets, both screens already … Continue reading Village of Tijeras opens new drive-in theater today
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”