Tag Archives: Capital of Route 66

ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA

Circle Cinema has announced it will host the Oklahoma premiere of “Route 66: The Main Street of America” on Friday, Sept. 18, with director John Paget and Route 66 historian Michael Wallis attending as special guests.

The evening begins with a reception in the Circle Cinema lobby at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 7 p.m. and a Q&A with Paget and Wallis. Tickets are on sale now and include the reception, screening and Q&A. Admission is $50 for Circle Cinema members and $66 for non-members, available at circlecinema.org.

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New “Welcome to Tulsa” Sign

Updated with additional photos: As Tulsa prepares to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial and its designation as the Capital of Route 66, City leaders, community partners, and residents gathered this week at the Route 66 Historical Village for the official lighting ceremony of the first new “Welcome to Tulsa” signage designed by the City Planning Office.

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