My guest this week is Charles Phoenix AKA Ambassador of Americana with his latest book “Addicted to Americana.”
Raised on a used-car lot, Charles Phoenix was destined to become the Ambassador of Americana. The photo collector, food crafter, and field tripper is famed for his hilarious live show performances and “theme park” tour of downtown Los Angeles. This riotously colorful book, replete with Charles’s collection of vintage Kodachrome slides, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of classic and kitschy American life and style. Follow Charles on Facebook & Twitter!
I’m sure I’m older than Charles but the time frame covered brings back so many memories of my childhood, growing up in Miami Florida, going to the New York Worlds Fair in 1964 and traveling the world famous Route 66…America’s Highway. You’re going to love this book! Get a copy NOW
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Charles Phoenix is a showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author known for his live comedy slide-show performances, madcap test-kitchen videos, field-trip-style adventure tours, and colorful books. The self-proclaimed “vintage culture vulture” has appeared on Martha Stewart, The Queen Latifah Show and Cake Wars, been profiled in The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, and been a guest on NPR’s The Splendid Table. Learn more about Charles here!
Later in the second half I’ll tell you all about a FUN event at this years Wichita Riverfest 2018. “Stars of Summer” is a VIP event hosted by yours truly Good Life Guy. It’s June 5, Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce 350 W. Douglas in the heart of downtown and Riverfest.
- Try Slow Press Wines – Chardonnay, Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc, all rated 90/100 or above by Wine Enthusiast.
- Taste some premium Breckenridge spirits: bourbon, vodka and gin with special guest Jenny Bartels.
- We’ll be offering tastings and featured cocktails, as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres.
An exclusive appearance by Wayne Bryan and dynamic Music Theatre Wichita performances will take place during the tasting event, followed by Festival of Broadway outdoors on the Kennedy Plaza Stage. Attendees will enjoy VIP seating for the outdoor show and reserved parking in the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview parking garage.
Please reserve your ticket by 5 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Something fun from a winery that’s been around a long time and is truly part of Americana 🙂
Check back soon…