Clinton preparing for Route 66 festival October 9, 2006
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The 2007 Route 66 Festival will be in Clinton, Okla., on June 21-24, and the chamber of commerce has sent a news release announcing that it’s getting ready for it.
Although it seems slightly odd the town is already making preparations when the first snowflake hasn’t even fallen in the Sooner State, one should remember that the event sits early on the summer calendar and that it’s just eight months away.
And this may have already been reported, but the release contains these details about the upcoming festival:
A car and motorcycle show, golf tournament, live musical entertainment and a carnival, are just a few of the activities currently planned for the four-day Festival. An expo of Route 66 artists and authors and the Will Rogers Awards Banquet Dinner, are sure to be highlights of the event.
The festival is also accepting sponsorships. Those interested in sponsoring the festival should call 580-323-2222.
Ultra-Marathon Man October 9, 2006
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Dean Karnazes is more than just a marathon runner. He’s what’s described as an ultra marathon runner. His goal is to run 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states.
He’s in Tulsa right now, running on the course that will be used for the Route 66 Marathon on Nov. 19.
He’s just finished the 22nd marathon, in Albuquerque, in his goal, and has 28 to go. You can read about his exploits at his blog.
The media has picked up on Karnazes’ daunting quest. Here’s a story in the Tulsa World, and here’s one from the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Look out for that … October 9, 2006
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If you were traveling Route 66 in western New Mexico and had to deal with a power outage at your favorite motel or restaurant, blame this guy.
Gillioz Theatre will reopen Tuesday October 9, 2006
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It’s taken 16 years, but historic Gillioz Theatre along an alignment of old Route 66 in Springfield, Mo., is set to have its grand re-opening Tuesday to kick of more than two weeks’ worth of events.
Excellent coverage of the Gillioz’s refurbishment and impending reopening can be read with the Springfield News-Leader’s coverage here and here.
The Gillioz also has its own blog.
