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Route 66 is an important part of Cuba, Missouri’s history, and it is important that young people are aware of this legacy. For that reason Viva Cuba, a community betterment organization, is challenging our young people to “Picture This on Route 66.” Kids use your creativity and photographic skill and you might win some dollars [...] Tourists snap shots of the murals. Cuba’s 4th graders study the story behind each of the murals. Bus groups and trolley tours learn of Cuba’s history. But little thought or time is spent on three aspects of Viva Cuba’s mural project: the shield painted on each mural, the artist(s) signature, and the plaques that accompany them. [...] Tony Corral, a tattoo artist from Austin, Texas, has just opened Relic Tattoo Parlor and Gallery in the historic business district on Smith Street, just off Route 66. Family man and artist, Corral wants to introduce an upscale creative enterprise to the Cuba, Missouri business district. His wife Sharon will be the shop director/manager and [...] Cuba, Missouri is known as the Route 66 Mural City, but that is only part of the story. One of the results of Viva Cuba’s 12 outdoor murals project is the support and participation of Cuba businesses for Cuba’s public art project. Some of Cuba’s other public art is very visible along Route 66 while [...] Even though we face some serious issues and the drought is raging, Cuba, Missouri is still a spot where we can pause for some fun. It may a special event, a short pause in the work day, or events that are brought to us by Route 66 or by scenic Hwy. 19, both of which [...] |
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