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A.D. Cook

National Creativity Day

National Creativity Day is celebrated annually on May 30th, serving as a special occasion to honor and encourage the creative spirit within each of us. This extraordinary day celebrates the boundless potential of human imagination and innovation, highlighting our incredible strides in creativity and technological advancement throughout history. It was

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A.D. Cook

My Epic TripARTtite

Portland • Las Cruces • Bowling Green — I am incredibly excited to share that this weekend, for the very first time ever in my artistic journey, my art is featured at three distinct and captivating exhibits, each taking place at different and unique venues across the United States. This

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A.D. Cook

Inspired By Legacy • Driving The Future

I am truly honored to share that my Corvette artwork, “MOMENTUM,” which I meticulously created for inclusion in the prestigious National Corvette Museum as part of the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit, is now featured prominently in their esteemed 2024 Annual Report. This recognition

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A.D. Cook

LUSTER Exhibit at The Las Cruces Museum of Art

The LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit opened its doors in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the Museum of Art yesterday. This highly anticipated showcase will run impressively through August 16th, 2025, allowing art enthusiasts and the general public ample time to experience the intricate

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A.D. Cook

Penske Cars & Coffee

It doesn’t get better than hot meals and hot wheels! While I’ve heard about this exciting monthly event for quite some time, this was my first excursion to the renowned Penske Racing Museum at the Penske Auto Mall in Scottsdale, AZ, for their popular Cars & Coffee monthly car show.

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A.D. Cook

Fourtillfour Car Club

If you’ve been following my car show posts over the past few months, you know my passion for cars and their vibrant culture. The intricate details of each vehicle, the stories behind them, and the community of fellow car enthusiasts make every event truly special. So whenever I can track

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A.D. Cook

Iwata Gallery Airbrush Art Show

Don’t miss this chance to see selected works from THE IWATA GALLERY at the IWATA-MEDEA HEADQUARTERS in Portland, OR — May 31st & June 1st, 2025, 10 AM to 3 PM. — FREE ADMISSION. The IWATA GALLERY proudly unveils selected works from one of the world’s largest and most impressive

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A.D. Cook

LUSTER Update ~ Las Cruces

This national touring exhibition showcases more than 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s leading realist and hyperrealist artists, renowned for their striking portrayals of vintage classics, up to contemporary automobiles and motorcycles. Artists Reception with featured artists: June 6, from 5 – 7 p.m.

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A.D. Cook

Hot Cars & Coffee • May 3, 2025

I learned about yesterday’s HOT CARS & COFFEE™ only the evening before when a friend shared it with me and asked if I was going. After a quick peek at their Facebook post, it only took me a nanosecond to commit. Hey, I like hot cars, and I love my

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: May 2025

In this new monthly feature, we spotlight one of our local head brewers. First up is Cameron Fisher, head brewer at CraftHaus Brewery. Also updates on Eureka!, Cottonwood Station, Cin-Cin Brewhouse, Beer Zombies, Evolve Brewing, Deadwood Meadery, and more.

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A.D. Cook

Painhuffer Metalflake Art Night Live

The Painthuffer Metalflake Art Night Live last Saturday was an unforgettable and exhilarating experience that truly rocked the house and filled every corner with excitement! It has been quite a while since I last dropped in on a brush bash event. During this remarkable evening, I almost forgot how much

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A.D. Cook

Junk In The Trunk

HUNT. GATHER. STYLE. // Shop 160+ local small businesses, handmade artisans, and vintage curators from across the country! I’ve been looking forward to checking out the JUNK IN THE TRUNK Vintage + Artisan Market event for some time, ever since local artist and event owner, Nash, mentioned it a while

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