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The Retro Roadkids have the upcoming week off from school, and Retro Roadsis will have her hands full for sure! Here are some retro road tips for fun with kids from Mod Betty / “Auntique” Beth from our quick visit home to the Boston area last winter. Larz Anderson Antique Auto Museum, Brookline MA I [...]
If you’re ever in the area, this is a cute lil downtown area – nice for a stroll!
You may recognize Allee Willis’ name from the kindness she displayed in creating a drive to send Valentines to the last remaining Del Rubio Triplet that we partnered with last winter, but she’s known for so many other things, she’s a big time inspiration to Mod Betty, yessir. Now we’re sending a Retro Roadmap valentine [...]
We just happened to be walking down Fourth Avenue during our whirlwind stop in Louisville, KY and were delighted to see these vintage theatre marquees:
Built in 1927 and reopened in 2003 the Jefferson Theatre has been through some rough times. But now, as part of the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, things are movin’ on up for this classic theater. (If you want to move on up at the Jefferson, I reckon you could use those stairs on the left, [...]
This just in – tomorrow June 5 begins the first in a series of silent films being shown at the historic Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit, ME. Got this information straight from their Facebook page – how handy!
A real, live vaudeville show in an authentic vintage theatre? Yep! It’s happening for real from June 9-12 at the beautiful reopened Broadway Theatre in Pitman, NJ. What a lovely way to step back in time while stepping out for the evening!
Isn’t this just a gorgeous art deco theatre facade? TOTALLY worth the detour into downtown Talladega AL to see The Ritz Theatre. Look at those great, shiny glass tiles- the geometric Aztec influence designs, fabulous neon facade and zigzag top? now THAT’s Art Deco! According to their website: Talladega’s Ritz Theatre (circa 1936) is considered [...]
When looking for live entertainment we’re kinda lucky in the Philadelphia area to have a few vintage venues to choose from, and The Keswick Theatre in Glenside PA is at the top of the list! It’s a great place to see live music and shows of all kinds. RetroRoadhusband and I were lucky enough to [...]
Here are some quick tips for vintage and retro roadmap worthy places in Atlanta GA – we wish we could’ve spent more time with ‘em – but check them out for us next time you’re in the area! The Majestic Diner The interior of the Majestic has been recently re-done and the food was standard, [...]
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