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I must have heard it a dozen times, maybe more if I heard it once. “You gotta check out the QUEEN CREEK Cars and Coffee car show.” I was told it was the most prominent car show in the valley, and from what I could tell, my intel was spot on. This show was HUGE! While I shot hundreds of photos during my three hours there, there was no way to catch them all.
INTRO BY A.D. Cook Most lately, I’ve been working with my friend and mentor (and contributor to this website) Frank Mallinder on his particular project, his workbook titled LIVING YOUR EXCEPTIONAL LIFE. His forthcoming book covers a lot of ground,
Since moving back to Arizona, I’ve been visiting car shows—lots of car shows. It’s no secret that I love cars, and walking and photographing car shows have always been among my favorite pastimes. I see cars as art, and in many ways (most ways), I’d rather attend a car show than an art gallery. Cars and car people inspire me to create my art.
The Gilbert Cars & Coffee was probably the most diverse car show I’ve been to in a long while, maybe ever. Vehicles of every design were on hand at the Famous 66 American Tavern, 1026 S. Gilbert Rd. in Gilbert, AZ. It doesn’t matter what you like; it was there — hot rods, rat rods, bugs, sports cars, and a few Hummer military rigs.
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Yesterday was perfect—the weather was excellent, and the setting was spectacular for a spectacular car show in Gold Canyon. There were plenty of unique cars and trucks, food, vendors, a raffle, T-shirts, music, family photos, and trick-or-treating for the kids.
I first visited the East Valley Cruisers Cruise-In just two weeks ago. It was only their second weekend of the season, and the previous Friday was drenched in rain, so that was a no-go for me. However, my first experience with their club on October 11th proved worthwhile, even though the temperatures were still over a hundred degrees. I was told the cars and crowds would grow as the season cooled, so I remained optimistic. Today, my optimism paid off.
On October 25th, we celebrate National Fine Art Appreciation Day. This day honors art’s incredible beauty and diversity, from ancient cave paintings to striking modern works. It is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on art’s profound impact on our lives and encourages us to explore and appreciate new and exciting artwork from various cultures and periods. Whether you are a passionate lover of painting, an admirer of sculptural masterpieces, or find joy in photography, there are countless ways to actively engage with and appreciate art.
Today marks 28 years since the launch of ADCook.com, a milestone that not only celebrates the rich tapestry of creativity but also highlights the ongoing journey of exploring and sharing observations and stories that encompass art, love, and transformative exchanges of creative energy.
Yesterday’s Spooktacular 9th Annual Car Show, hosted by the Desert Corvette Association, showcased an impressive collection of classic vehicles, hot rods, and a variety of Corvettes in its highly regarded judged car show, which has become a much-anticipated event in the automotive community.
Classic cars and hot rods made for an exciting show at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Arizona. This was my first visit to this venue and my first car show experience on the west side of the Phoenix Valley.
I’ve been looking forward to catching the East Valley Cruisers Car Club‘s weekly car show. Having visited a couple of local car shows recently, I get asked a lot if I’ve checked out the gathering in East Mesa, Arizona. A collection of vehicles from club members around the East Valley gathers on Friday afternoons from October to May from 2 PM to 6 PM at the old Bashas location at Signal Butte and Main Street in Mesa. Last week marked their first event of the season.
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