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A.D. Cook

Fresh Press Burger Saturday Cruise-In

Car shows abound in the Phoenix/Mesa Valley. From classic hot rods to modern muscle cars, sports cars, custom trucks, and rat rods, the variety is a feast for the eyes and a thrill for automotive enthusiasts. Most car shows here are morning events, but there is no shortage of afternoon and evening events. With yesterday’s afternoon temps hovering around 80 degrees (+/-), car show guys could hardly resist seeing their chrome colors change as time slowly passed with kindred souls.

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A.D. Cook

Veterans Affinity Show & Shine

Cars, trucks, and amazingly unique custom rods filled the expansive lot today at American Furniture Warehouse, which is conveniently located at 4700 S Power Road in the vibrant city of Gilbert, Arizona. Enthusiasts and families alike gathered to admire the diverse array of vehicles, showcasing a true passion for automotive excellence and craftsmanship.

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Frank Mallinder

The Real Truth About Change

At work, at home, and online, it’s almost impossible to avoid the word change. Everything is shifting and changing faster, more often, and with less margin for error. Change is no longer an occasional disruption. It’s the environment. And yet

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: February 2026

This month spotlights BJ’s Brewhouse, Bad Beat Brewing, CraftHaus Comrade Day, Great Vegas Festival of Beer, Modest Brewing Co, Local Brewer Spotlight on David Castro and more from Bob Barnes.

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A.D. Cook

Queen Valley Tenth Annual Fire Auxiliary Car Show

What a wonderful day it turned out to be in Queen Valley, Arizona, as we celebrated the Fire Auxiliary’s Tenth Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show. Despite the weather forecast, the sun shone brightly, and the sound of powerful revving engines filled the air. This exciting event, open to all years, makes, and models of vehicles, drew an impressive, enthusiastic turnout from locals and visitors alike.

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A.D. Cook

Chandler Airport Day 2026

What a great way to explore airplanes and discover all there is to offer at the Chandler Municipal Airport for the return of its community open house, Airport Day. This annual event not only showcases the latest in aviation technology but also celebrates the rich history of flight in our community. As an airplane fan, I couldn’t resist the chance to check out a variety of aviation beauties.

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A.D. Cook

Arizona Car Show Web Directory

Are you on the lookout for an exciting car show but unsure where to start your search? Look no further! The following is a comprehensive web directory listing every Arizona car show I could find so that you won’t miss any thrilling automotive events.

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A.D. Cook

Featured Artist Barry Mack 2026

After five years in East Hampton, five more years of gallery showing, and deep immersion in how art, culture, and our emerging financial system are evolving… this year marks a new creative direction.

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News Now Posted in San Diego Brewing News

I’m happy to share that many San Diegans will now be reading about our Las Vegas brewing scene. Brandon Hernandez, Publisher of the San Diego Brewing News and the This Week in San Diego Beer newsletter, is now running my monthly Las Vegas Brewing News column in his online outlet. My column will still be running in ADCook.com each month, so this is an additional outlet where readers can find it.

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Frank Mallinder

The Song Isn’t Blue

Why the song isn’t about sadness and life isn’t either. I just saw the movie Song Sung Blue, and when it ended, the song stayed with me. The film stopped, but Song Sung Blue kept quietly replaying in my mind. The more I listened, the more I realized I’d misunderstood it for years. This song isn’t about being blue. It’s about what happens after you listen.

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A.D. Cook

East Valley Cruisers Friday Cruise In • January 16, 2026

There could not have been a nicer day than today to get out, reconnect with the vibrant local car community, and take a stroll to check out the stunning display of local iron and chrome against a beautiful, expansive blue sky. It was one of those perfect days that remind you why you love being part of this passionate community.

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A.D. Cook

Forever Evergreen

I was recently doing some website updates, sorting through old posts, fixing broken links, and the like. During this process, I stumbled upon some posts that either needed complete rewriting or were too outdated to maintain. It’s a bit of a hefty project given that there are nearly 800 posts on this website. However, the challenge lies not only in updating these articles, but also in ensuring they remain relevant.

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