ZOOM RECORDING: David Barnett – Vernacular Spectacular: Preserving New York’s Signs and Stories
Recorded Wednesday, May 20th, 2026: What makes a sign quintessentially New York, and what do our old signs tell us about who we are as New Yorkers? Join Director of the New York Sign Museum and co-founder of Noble Signs, David Barnett, as he examines how signs act as both design artifacts and vessels of collective
ZOOM RECORDING: Rhys Martin – Route 66: The Next 100 Years
Recorded Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Join author and historian Rhys Martin as he shares the journey of the road itself from the early days to the so-called golden era to the modern revitalization movement. He will also share how the uniquely American road trip experience appeals to audiences from around the globe and what ultimately led
ZOOM RECORDING: Doug Kirby The Roadside America Project – A Taxonomy For Travel Mirth
Recorded Wednesday, March 11, 2026: Join us for a fascinating side trip on the borders of good taste, through the state of confusion — where giant statues spar for attention, tourist traps grip with spring-loaded merch jaws, and everyone sends “Wish You Were Here” postcards to their pals back home. Watch Video | Transcript
ZOOM RECORDING: Will Durham – The Light Circus
Recorded Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Reno and Nevada’s history is unique, and much of it has been expressed through the bold, beautiful glow of neon. The Light Circus will preserve the city’s past, celebrating the craftsmanship, design, and visual identity that shaped the postwar boom era. Join Will Durham as he shares his vision to create
ZOOM RECORDING: Evan Stern – The Voices of Route 66
Recorded Wednesday, December 10, 2025: In the fall of 2021, Evan Stern grabbed a microphone and took two months to drive Route 66 from Oklahoma to the Santa Monica Pier. Along the way, he spoke with over 100 people for his podcast Vanishing Postcards. In The Voices of Route 66, Evan combines personal reflections with select
ZOOM RECORDING: Andrew and Kelsey McClellan: The Golden Age of Sign Design – The Rediscovered Sketches of Beverly Sign Co.
Recorded Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Join Andrew and Kelsey McClellan, the Chicago sign painters who operate Heart & Bone Signs, as they discuss their sign preservation efforts as well as their journey into self publishing the book, The Golden Era of Sign Design. Watch Video
ZOOM RECORDING: Heather David – Motel California: The “Motel” Celebrates 100 Years!
Recorded Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the WORLD’S FIRST MOTEL. Join Heather David, author of Motel California as we take a virtual road trip and celebrate sparkling blue pools, flashing neon signs, automatic ice machines, and bleached white towels. Watch Video
ZOOM RECORDING: Steven Spiegel – The Wonderful World of Disney Neon
Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Join Steven Spiegel, an Executive Story Lead for Walt Disney Imagineering, as he details the history of neon in the Disney theme parks around the world. Learn when neon first appeared in Disney parks, and how the medium influenced park architecture, visitor experience, and overall storytelling. Watch Video
