Dr. Patrick’s Niagara Recap Part 2
Everybody, back on the bus! Part 2 of guide Kevin Patrick’s Niagara Conference recap covers the third day tour of the New York side of the falls. Read Recap
Dr. Patrick’s Niagara Recap Part 1
Tour guide extraordinaire Kevin Patrick’s idiosyncratic and marvelously detailed recap of SCA’s 48th Annual Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Part 1 covers first day tour of the Canadian side of the falls. Read Recap
SCA’s 48th Annual Conference in Niagara Falls
The SCA welcomed more than 80 guests to its first international conference in the roadside mecca of Niagara Falls. Featuring tours of both the American and Canadian roadside, we explored all kinds of crazy SCA attractions, took a drenching ride under Horseshoe Falls, hosted a fascinating paper symposium, and enjoyed great food and great company. It
ZOOM RECORDING: Palm Springs Tiki with Sven Kirsten & Peter Moruzzi
Recorded Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Ever since meeting as presenters at the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Design in 1992, Sven Kirsten and Peter Moruzzi have worked on researching and documenting 20th-century urban design and popular culture. Join them as they discuss their new book, Palm Springs Tiki. Watch Recording
2024 Tour Recap: SCA Neon Canyon Road Trip Report
The warm, Southern hospitality of Nashville welcomed the SCA’s 2024 Road Trip with open arms, amazing food, and a world’s showcase of neon signage. The 56 attendees during the weekend of Sept. 20-22, travelled here from 15 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
ZOOM RECORDING: Kathy Kikkert Hollywood Signs: The Golden Age of Glittering Graphics and Glowing Neon!
Join author/designer Kathy Kikkert as she brings us back to a wondrous time when a vibrant sea of neon signs illuminated the glamorous streets of Hollywood. Discover the Lost Signs of the Hollywood Hills, accompanied by rare photos, mesmerizing video, and fun stories! Watch Recording
ZOOM RECORDING: Voices of an Era – The Legacy of Drag Recordings
Recorded Wednesday, August 24: Join Marshall Shore, AKA The Hip Historian, who specializes in finding and sharing the most interesting bits and curiosities from our past, and Kris J. Kraus, label owner, collector, philanthropist, and attorney, as they explore the stories and locations beyond the recordings. From RuPaul to Ray Bourbon, drag recorded music reflects the
ZOOM RECORDING: Amy Webb – Preserve Route 66: Preparing for the Centennial Celebration of America’s Most Famous Road
Wednesday, September 4 at 8:00pm EDT: As the centennial anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, learn more about how the National Trust for Historic Preservation is helping to preserve Route 66 sites and tell a fuller story along more than 2,400 miles of road between Chicago and Los Angeles through the Preserve Route 66 Initiative.
