BESPOKE ART & DESIGN
POST CONTRIBUTORS: All | A.D. Cook | Bob Barnes | Frank Mallinder
Kick Off To May ~ TeamWWF Silent Auction @ Silo Auto Club & Conservatory — Join TeamWWF on Monday, May 4th, from 5:00–8:00 PM at SILO Auto Club and Conservancy (644 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204) for an exclusive evening to kick off the Month of May. Enjoy access to this private, members-only exotic car facility, a silent auction, and the opportunity to connect with fellow racing fans.
Collectors, investors, art enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle audiences alike strolled the aisles and enjoyed miles of art of every variety. The beautiful 117,000-square-foot, air-conditioned North Hall at WestWorld of Scottsdale is the perfect venue for a premier art experience unlike any other.
Last weekend, while in Las Vegas, I took a time out to check out the local car scene. In my previous post, I shared my story and miles of pics from the Las Vegas Cars & Coffee. Right after, it was time to stop in on an old favorite, ATOMIC MOTORS, to visit with owner Bill Biler and see his amazing collection of classic cars, street rods, and awesome custom truck collection, along with all the shop upgrades he and his team have done since my last visit in 2024.
It’s been a while since I’ve attended the Las Vegas Cars & Coffee hosted by Celebrity Cars. At one point, I stopped by this show almost weekly, but since moving to the Phoenix/Mesa Valley a couple of years ago, my focus has been on local car shows within Arizona. But this past weekend, I was in Las Vegas to take care of old business and couldn’t resist stopping by my old favorite weekly Cars & Coffee gathering on Eastern in the Twin Peaks parking lot at 9510 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. And I’m so glad I did! The collection of amazing sports cars, racers, classics, street rods, and custom trucks was everything I remembered and more.
Whenever a song stays with someone that long, I get curious. Over the years I’ve noticed that songs often say something deeper than what we hear when they are simply playing in the background. You’d think that once I had learned that lesson, I wouldn’t forget it. But today it came back to me. I realized that I had never fully grasped the depth and beauty of the song, so I went back and read the lyrics again.
It could not have been a more perfect morning for a car show. Friends and local car fans have suggested I check out the Mesa Cars & Toys Car Show for some time, and today was the perfect opportunity to do so.
The artist vs. AI battle over copyright and creative infringement has been ongoing for a while now. Up until just recently, the big question was “Are A.I. images art, and if they are, who created the art, and so who owns the copyright to the images created?“
Patriotism and desert skies shone bright for the American Legion Apache Post 27 Car, Truck & Bike Trophy Show. Several dozen beautiful rides on display, including classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, sports cars, cool trucks, custom motorcycles of every variety, and even a cool Freightliner semi.
The weather was perfect, as sports cars, muscle cars, and amazing pickups filled the parking lot at the Heritage Academy at 32 S Center St, Mesa, AZ, United States, 85210. Today I enjoyed the 5th Annual Heritage Academy Car Show & Concert. Along with Trophies, Food Trucks, Vendors, and Raffles, they featured three hours of live entertainment presented by their amazingly talented music students. Vehicle and vendor registration supports music education at Heritage Academy in Mesa.
This month’s Brewing News covers great events from Beer Zombies, Mission Control, the Brew’s Best Craft Beer Festival, the Great Vegas Festival of Beer, Boulder City Beerfest, Rustic House, and more.
This is a truly special day for me, as I joyfully celebrate the remarkable milestone of reaching 800 posts on this website. Throughout my online archived journey, I’ve shared my observations, personal reflections, and captivating stories that encompass not only my art (and others’ art) but also my love of cars, life experiences, unique encounters, and fascinating creative energy exchanges.
The Eastside Road Runners hold a Saturday afternoon car show in Apache Junction that features an impressive variety of hot rods, custom cars, and an eclectic mix of music. The event, which is carefully organized and widely publicized, often takes place in collaboration with local businesses, such as Fresh Press Burger, creating a vibrant and casual meet-up for car enthusiasts and families alike in the East Valley.