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A.D. Cook

Corvette Nirvana at Handlebar

Arizona is Corvette Country. I don’t say that lightly, especially today, following my earlier post about the Highline Autos Cars & Coffee at High Street, which featured countless stunning examples of America’s Sports Car, poised alongside dozens of supercars and exotics. After heading back to the east side of the valley, I made my way to my favorite dining venue in Apache Junction, The Handlbar Pub & Grill, where I heard the evening before that there would be a gathering of local Corvette owners displaying their cars.

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A.D. Cook April 4, 2026
A.D. Cook

Highline Autos Cars & Coffee @ High Street

It’s been a while since I visited the Highline Autos Cars & Coffee car show at High Street in Phoenix (too long, actually). It was January of 2025 when I first discovered this epic gathering of rolling American and imported exotic supercars, boasting miles of horsepower and torque, their thunderous exhausts screaming to be let loose. Anyone who says this show is amazing is making a colossal understatement. The Highline car show is a remarkable gathering of stunning vehicles, passionate enthusiasts, and an overall atmosphere of camaraderie.

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A.D. Cook April 4, 2026
A.D. Cook

Happy Birthday Apple

Apple Computer was founded on this day in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in a California garage to sell Apple 1. I first heard chatter about Apple when I was exploring computers at local community meetups and gatherings (which, back then, were rare), mostly consisting of a half-dozen or so nerds, of whom, little did I know at the time, I was destined to become one.

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A.D. Cook April 1, 2026
A.D. Cook

First Annual Party In The Park

This past Sunday hosted a celebration of fantastic music played to a great crowd of around 600 fans of local talent. The free Party In The Park concert hosted by the Cul-De-Sac Cowboys at Flat Iron Community Park in Apache Junction (AZ) was beyond excellent.

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A.D. Cook March 29, 2026
A.D. Cook

Kick Off To May ~ TeamWWF Silent Auction

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.

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A.D. Cook March 24, 2026
A.D. Cook

Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week 2026

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.

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A.D. Cook March 22, 2026
A.D. Cook

Atomic Motors Las Vegas

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.

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A.D. Cook March 17, 2026
A.D. Cook

Las Vegas Cars & Coffee

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.

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A.D. Cook March 16, 2026
Frank Mallinder

The Music Was There

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.

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Frank Mallinder March 14, 2026
A.D. Cook

Mesa Cars & Toys

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.

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A.D. Cook March 8, 2026
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